Acoustic Guitar Card

Well, hello again! I hope everyone is enjoying the new year so far. I made some cards in 2012 and I know it's a little late, but I still want to share them to you!

Back in October, Bff and I bought VIP tickets to attend Clara C and David Choi's concert. The ticket also includes a meet and great with both singers so I was able to give this acoustic guitar card to my favourite YouTube video producer, David Choi! This was my first time giving a handmade card to a well-known person and I was happy to see him receiving it and playing the acoustic guitar card as if it was real :)

Acoustic Guitar Card for David Choi

Tools and Supplies used:

♥ White card stock paper
♥ Light brown with small polka dots (Holiday Collection stack) by DCWV
♥ Black glitter stock paper
♥ Clear bead & jewellery cord

Michaels Arts & Crafts Grand Opening in Downtown Vancouver, BC

Yesterday was the grand opening day for the Michaels store located on Alberni and Burrad Street in Vancouver, BC. A and I went during the afternoon to check it out and take advantage of the "buy one and get one for one cent" promotion. I wish I took more pictures of the new store, but I was too busy shopping. Anyway, keep reading and see what I bought! :)

Grand opening flyer

You Make Me Smile, Dad

Happy Daddy's Day!

I spent the whole afternoon with the family ♥ We had dim sum in morning and then we went to the Car Free Vancouver Day. My dad was talking about this event yesterday so we decided to check it out. But first, let me show you my card for my wonderful dad.

Happy Father's Day

Tools and Supplies used:

♥ White card stock
♥ Green with polka dots scrapbook paper ('Tis the Season stack) by DCWV
♥ Light green scrapbook paper ('Tis the Season stack) by DCWV
♥ Light brown with small polka dots (Holiday Collection stack) by DCWV
♥ 2.5mm white pearl jewel stickers
♥ Curly Small Alphabets clear stamps #54 by doodlebug design Inc.
♥ Smile clear stamps #13 by doodlebug design Inc.
♥ Watermark stamp pad by VersaMark
♥ Glitter glue in Diamond by Tulip
♥ 1/2" Round Corner squeeze punch by Fiskars

Nikkei Place's Craft & Bake Fair

Nikkei Place is having their 11th Annual Craft and Bake Fair this weekend! The SFU Origami Club and I volunteered there a couple of months ago (click here to read the post), so I'm excited to see what they have!

Celebrate Christmas with a Japanese flair! From gorgeous traditional textiles to fun and funky contemporary items as well as home baking, the always popular Craft Fair has something to suit every taste. Half of the vendors are different on Sunday, so please visit both day.

Date: Saturday, November 19th and Sunday, November 20th
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Admission: Free!
Location: National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC
Map: Click here 
Website: www.nikkeiplace.org
List of Vendors: Click here
Facebook: Click here
Twitter: nikkeimuse

Anyone else planning to go this weekend? :)

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween, everyone!

How did you guys spend your Halloween weekend? :) I spent my weekend with my friends and we did some fun Halloween activities! Gnomie, A, and I carve pumpkins. This is our third year carving pumpkins and I think they improve each year...not me because my cupcake pumpkin from last year didn't look presentable (lol). This year, I decided to carve Hoho the monkey from Ni Hao, Kai-Lan...I carved it for the little ones :)

From left to right: Batman, Angry Bird, Hoho the monkey

Thank You Card From Mackin House Museum

Last week I volunteered at the Mackin House Museum in celebrating their 102nd birthday. You can read the post here. The executives from the SFU Origami Club and I had a great time! I want to show you guys the thank you card that they gave us :)

Thank you card from Mackin House Museum

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

I'll Fold You Something Pretty

Hello! I hope everyone had an awesome summer! I have to apologize for not updating my blog :( This special post will show focus on my other hobby which is...drum roll, please...origami! haha I'm sure some of you already knew that :P

Some of the executives from the SFU Origami Club and I volunteered to teach origami. The first event was located at the Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre. Last month, the centre hosted a Japanese culture event for a day camp. There were fun activities for the kids to do and to teach them some Japanese culture and heritage.

Nikkei Centre supports Japan earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.
Click here to read more.

The second event was at the Mackin House Museum. Today, they were celebrating Mackin House’s 102nd Birthday (Wow!) We got a brief history of the house and it was quite interesting. Click here if you want to read about it. There were many multicultural activities going on today such as henna tattooing, music and dance performances, and of course, origami folding.

Flowers!

Joseph Wu, an origami expert, was there too! It was my first time meeting him, so that was exciting :) His creations are amazing, so check out his gallery by clicking here.

Our table was located in the master bedroom of
Henry James Mackin's and his wife's! :O

I always have fun volunteering in these kinds of events. It's so rewarding when I get to share my hobby to the public. Also, I get to meet new people and learn new things! :) Anyways, I'm ending this blog post with this heart cube that I folded last month. Enjoy!

Heart Cube

35th Annual Powell Street Festival

Powell Street Festival is happening again! Last year, the SFU Origami Club and I taught origami in the Children's Tent. We had a great time so we're doing it again this year! Unfortunately, I won't be there, BUT the executives from the club will be teaching...so be sure to visit them and come celebrate the Japanese Canadian arts, culture, and heritage. :)

Click here to see pictures I took from last year. 

Dates: July 30 & 31, 2011
Location: Oppenheimer Park (400 block of Powell Street), Vancouver, BC
Map: Click here
Time: 11:30am - 7:00pm
Fun: Crafts, food, dance, games, martial arts, etc.
Schedule/Programme: Click here
Website: www.powellstreetfestival.com
Facebook: The 35th Annual Powell Street Festival
Twitter: Powell St. Festival

SFU Origami Club + a litre of sunshine

Oh my, I haven't posted anything since the beginning of January. I'm having a difficult time balancing school, work, and other personal obligations…so bare with me until I find some ways to manage my time better. This is kind of funny (and embarrassing) because I presented a workshop on Work-life Balance last semester...don't tell my instructor! :X

Anyway, SFU Orgaimi Club is selling handmade ribbon roses to celebrate Valentine's Day! ♥ Last year was so successful that we're selling them again!

♥ Location: Simon Fraser University, booths in AQ
♥ Dates: Now until February
♥ Time: 11am - 3:30pm
♥ Prices:
     $2 for a single rose
     $3 for a deluxe single rose
     $30 for a dozen (12) deluxe bouquet
♥ Lots of colours to choose from! Check out their website.

ALSO, I'll be selling my handmade cards on February 1st and 4th! I made a few cards for Valentine's Day so I'm excited to show them to everyone :) There will be other cards for different occasions, of course. Here's a sneak peak of a card that I made today:

Kissy Fishy
Everything was heart shaped, but most of them were cut in half.

Here are some photos of the ribbons roses:

A dozen deluxe bouquet

Single roses

Photos by SFU Origami Club

If you're going to be at SFU during those days, drop by and visit me and the executives from the Origami Club :) Valentine's Day is coming up so be sure to buy a rose and a card for your special someone!

By the way, if you like to read comics, check out my brother's new website: Ms.Yen: Angry Japanese Women. Most of you guys will be reading this post on Monday, so if you need a good laugh, read my brother's comics :)

Have a wonderful week!

Jay Chou The Era Concert 2010

If you don't know...I'm a huuuuuge Jay Chou fan! And when I found out he's coming to Vancouver for The Era America and Canada Tour Concert, I made sure I get a pair tickets! I went with Bunnie Pie and we had an awesome time! I managed to sing along with him. Other than that, I waved my pink glow stick the whole night! ;) Okay, enjoy the pictures!

I heart you, Jay Chou!!! ♥

Got Craft? Holiday Show & a trip to Michaels

This morning I went to the Got Craft? Holiday Show with A and Missy. We went in the Spring Show back in May, so we made sure we get there by 8am because we want to be the first 45 people to receive the swag bag. Unfortunately we were not early enough :( Apparently the line up started at 6am! :( Maybe next time...

The clouds were pretty

Holiday Card Making Workshop

The SFU Origami Club hosted a Card Making Workshop yesterday and it was fun! It was my first time teaching such a big group...luckily the executives and I prepared for this event last week :) Thanks for letting me teach you guys and the members. I hope everyone had fun and learned a lot about card making!

CC used origami paper to decorate her card. Good idea!

Preparation for Card Making Workshop

Just a few more days until I teach the card making workshop at SFU! Last week, I taught the executives from the SFU Origami Club some basic card making techniques so they can teach our members. We had so much fun and I'm so proud of them! Take a look at their creations.

So creative!

Date: Friday, November 19th, 2010
Time: 3:30 - 6:30PM
Location: MBC 2294
Admission: $2 (SFU students only)
What: Card making supplies, yummy snacks, and origami paper will be provided.
Facebook Event: Click here (Please RSVP before Friday)

Pictures from 8th Annual Community Craft Fair

I had wonderful time at the 8th Annual Community Craft Fair yesterday. I'm so happy and grateful that my friends and families came to visit me! This was my second craft fair that I have participated in and I learned so much each time. I'll start off with some pictures and you can read my experience at the end of this post. Enjoy!

My table. I was selling handmade cards & foam roses and giving away free smiles :)

Sneak peek of tomorrow's craft fair!

I've been working really hard for tomorrow's craft fair...and I'm quite happy with my new cards. Here's a sneak peek of a Christmas card that is for sale...

Like what you see? Come to the 8th Annual Craft Fair! Here's the information again:

Date: Saturday, November 13th, 2010
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Admission: Free!
Location: Renfrew Community Centre, 2929 East 22nd Ave, Vancouver, BC
Room: 110 Kingfisher &112 Red-Winged Blackbird (see picture of map below)
Map: Click here
Website: www.renfrewcc.com
Facebook Event: Click here

I'm not going to write much because it is bed time..I'm SO EXCITEDDDD! If you're coming, drop by and say hi to me! :)

8th Annual Community Craft Fair and News!

I don't know why I didn't blog about this earlier, but there's still some time for me to announce that I'm participating in the 8th Annual Community Craft Fair!!! So mark your calendars for this event and start thinking about gifts for Christmas or other special occasions! Spread some love and share this news to your friends, families, and co-workers! :)

Date: Saturday, November 13th, 2010
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Admission: Free!
Location: Renfrew Community Centre, 2929 East 22nd Ave, Vancouver, BC
Room: 110 Kingfisher &112 Red-Winged Blackbird (see picture of map below)
Map: Click here
Website: www.renfrewcc.com
Facebook Event: Click here

Click for a larger view

My Halloween Weekend

Did you dress up for Halloween this year? :) I was Wenda, Where's Waldo's girlfriend. I had a lot fun dressing up as her...people were pointing at me and telling me, "I found Waldo!" I don't blame them for calling me Waldo because it seems like no one really knows who Wenda is :T lol

I found Waldo and Lady Gaga :)

Dessert Doctrine: SFU Origami Club & YVC

I mentioned the executives from the SFU Origami Club and I volunteered at the Burnaby Hospital last Friday. The event was called Dessert Doctrine I: Origami & Card Tricks. We were there to teach the volunteers from the Youth Volunteer Council some simple origami so they can make it with their patients. There were also interactive games, card tricks, and ice cream cake! Yum! I had a great time, so enjoy the pictures!

Origami! :)

Practical and Decorative Origami

Last Friday, SFU Origami Club organized a practical themed event. Instead of folding for fun, we thought it would be something new and different to teach members to fold practical things with just origami paper. There were decorations, bookmarks, boxes, envelopes, chopstick stands, and the list goes on!

I had so much fun that I actually folded some stuff to decorate my room. I folded this really cute sunflower photo stand.

I love sunflowers :)

Michaels Arts and Crafts Store Grand Opening

Finally! I have waited many months for this new Michaels store to open! I love Michaels so much that I would rather go to the grand opening than see a doctor about my back pain (I will go see one soon!).

After work, Bunni Pie and I went to straight Michaels to do some insane craft supplies shopping. Maybe "insane" wasn't a good word, but it's close enough! We shopped for almost two hours and spent about half an hour looking at ribbons. I love their ribbon aisle! It's so neat and colourful!

Just like a kid in a candy store