Fabric shopping

Undoubtedly, one of the funnest things about sewing, for me, is shopping for fabric. It's an adventure - finding that perfect print for your project and at the same time being inspired by what you see. And being so in love with anything colorful and pretty, it's easy for me to go overboard. This is just a portion of the fabric loot I've amassed in the past two weeks.

{Fabric - floral, gingham, polka dots, lace and tiny ribbons all from Cotton Depot at Glorietta 5.
And then practically invisible tiny plastic snaps,
tiny pompom trimmings and even tinier buttons from Etsy}

While still on the subject of sewing -  I found this in Toys R' Us the other day. Micro Lalaloopsies! BAAAD! REALLY BAAAADDD!!

A lootful day

I opened a lot of boxes today - it was almost like Christmas. I was ecstatic when I found the Mini Lalaloopsy Tales on the shelves of Toy Kingdom the other day. I've been wanting them since last year and I didn't think they were going to get here that fast. Of course I had to buy me some! But there was no Alice lala, so she's still on my got-to-have list. So, I got Curls N' Locks, Coral Sea Shells and Snowy Fairest which are the cutest of the bunch. I'm still deciding if I should buy the others for the sake of having them. Err.. hm, maybe.

As you can see on the picture above, I bought some more Rement Disney vintage tableware (still no Chip and Dale salt and paper shakers) and a Disney Birthday Cake. I should really stop buying that stuff. REALLY. But the main event, of course, was my Dal Darony which arrived this morning. Hooray for the wonderful people at the post office! I might be one of a very few handful of people singing praises for the Philippine postal service, but the people at our town's post office are just the best. Quick and prompt service. Only one thing to remember when shipping to the Philippines - never use expedited courier services lest you be taxed heavily by customs. The people at customs probably think your package isn't worth taxing if you're not in a hurry to get it. I haven't had a lost package yet using slower services (like USPS priority international), so it works for me. But that's only for toys, snack swaps, craft stuff and jewelry making supplies. But for big, pricey electronic gadgets, I'd skip buying online altogether.

2012

2012 is here! I'm excited! May this be a good year for everyone. I hope all plans will get executed smoothly. And I'm excited about a new addition to my girls - she's arriving this January. In the meantime, here are some Lalas enjoying the New Year fireworks.

Christmas!!!

Last minute activities

Been pretty busy this Christmas season despite being out of work. With what you ask? Mall-hopping and bazaar combing, meeting and greeting, mini-toy shopping. Not that I have any presents left to buy. I just want to get into the Christmas frenzy.

I spent last night making a tiny Christmas tree and a garland of sparkly stars for a Lalaloopsy Christmas photo. I used strung 4mm czech rounds as decor for the tree - quick and easy!

making the tree and garland

Setting up the scene was trickier, with lots of teeny tiny parts to assemble.

setting up the Christmas scene

And a little one always checking out what I'm up to.

taking a peek

Minis on my messy desk

My desk is a mess - all the time. Now it has a few more inhabitants: Mini Lalaloopsies! I can't help it, they're just too cute! And they put my Sylvanian Families furniture to good use too. I tell you, Sylvanian Families + Mini Lalaloopsies = addiction to rival my nail polish purchasing sickness. Not a good idea. Not good at all.

{Spot Splatter Splash, Marina Anchors, Tippy Tumblelina, Pillow Featherbed}

I have a couple more of these little ones waiting in my closet, ready for Christmas morning. The dining room chairs won't be enough for them soon.

{having some pizza}

Meet Nina

I loved sewing outfits for my Barbie dolls when I was a kid. And for the longest time during my adult life I've wanted a doll that I can dress up. I thought of getting a Blythe doll a few years back, but they're so crazy expensive so I shelved the idea. But that nagging need resurfaced when I saw a few Blythe dolls some weeks ago at a local toy store. I came close to deciding to buy one when I saw a Lalaloopsy TV ad just in time. They were just so cute and perfect! A few days after, I got myself one.

So, I'm pleased to introduce Marina Anchors. Wally christened her "Nina", as "Marina" proved to be too complicated for him to say. She's one of my top picks among all the Lalaloopsy girls, mainly because of her blue hair and blunt bangs...

... and slightly because her nautical theme reminds me of Flapjack... I absolutely LOOOVE that weird cartoon - from the artwork to the off-kilter sense of humor.

She comes with her own tag, complete with personal info..

... and a pet whale which I aptly called Bubbie.

{named after Flapjack's Bubbie}