Project Happiness

While I was away in my own little island, I tried my best not to wander off too much from my usual routines. I didn't want my family to think there was anything wrong and I knew confining myself into my studio would bring up all sorts of questions that I wouldn't be able to answer. After all, taking a break from the world doesn't necessarily mean you have to cut yourself off from the ones you love. So I carried on with my life. Took care of the kids, did the chores, even let myself work every now and then.

Here is one of the projects that actually kept me happy...

As a little girl, I grew up adoring Pooh and his friends. I remember having all kinds of collectible items in my possession...dolls, books, figurines, clothes, bags...you name it, I probably got it! So you can imagine how thrilled I was when I was asked to work on this special commission. To recreate the whole gang in their original classic style, from scratch. All the long hours and hard labor really paid off when I finally got them all gathered up for their group shot. Now, don't they look cute? :)

I'm glad that I decided to keep my hands busy during my troubled period. It can be lonely up there in my head, and working on these guys brought back some wonderful childhood memories. I'm so thankful mine was a happy one.

Hugs,

It's Sale Time at Whimsylandia!

Hello lovelies. I can't believe the weekend is here again. I hope you have something wonderful planned. I'm thinking of spending some time outside if the weather is good... but before I do, I would have to finish up quite a few stuff in the studio. I hate coming back to work to a lot of mess! :)

Anyway, in case you didn't know already (since I have shared this a few times on Facebook and Twitter), I have plenty of ready-to-ship items at Whimsylandia that are currently on sale with 25% discount!! Here are some of them...

I still have more available in my shop, so come over and take a look! If you'd like to purchase any of them, simply  use my coupon code READY25 at checkout and you'll be set. So...have a wonderful weekend, I hope you'll have lots of fun with your loved ones! :)


Hugs,

Sunday Blissful Sunday

Sunday morning is here, and I can't help but dread tomorrow. I don't know if anyone out there can relate, but starting a new week always seems to pull all the strings inside me and I never fail to end up a bundle of nerves. I blame myself for listening to Manic Monday from such a young age. Somehow the song left a mark in my head and now I can never see Monday as any ordinary day. :)

I suppose having three children to take care of makes it a tad bit harder (and a tad is a mild way of putting it). It's not the same as waking up in the morning and rushing to get ready for work. I would say more like having a tornado swirl pass by you and when it does go away, you're left stunned for a very long time. But of course, after every tornado, there's always peace. The kind that you cherish and hang on to, hoping that it would never go away. Here's a little peek into some of my peaceful moments, before the mini tornado winds come home from school...

As you can see, other than my art, doll making has been a lifeline for me these days. There's something very therapeutic about sewing with your hands, just the way women used to do it back in the old days. The rhythmic movements seem to pull you into such a calm state of mind and I can't be more thankful that I found a whole new world through it.

Well, I'll get back to my precious Sunday now while the children are still fast asleep, because there will be no slowing down after they're all awake. So I hope you'll have a wonderful one too, and hopefully tomorrow when Monday comes, we'll be lucky enough to see only clears skies and no tornado in sight. ;)

Hugs,


Note: All my dolls are available at Whimsylandia

Happy Workaholic

Keeping busy has always been the best remedy to help me get through tough times. I'm sure many of you would agree. If there's one positive side of being a workaholic, I think it's the chance to put aside all the tangles in your head and channel your energy into do something useful instead. Not that I'm a workaholic, of course (Ha! LOL :D)

Anyway, here are some positive results I achieved after the joyful hours of labor...

These are are now available in my shop, Whimsylandia. And to add a little bit of sunshine to the end of my hard work, I'm having a SALE with 20% discount on ALL ITEMS! For those of you who always plan ahead with your Christmas gifts, then this would be a great time to start. And that's not all... I will include a little surprise with each purchase until the sale ends at the end of the month! I'm sure that will bring a cheer to all of us. :)

Well, I hope you're working hard and enjoying yourself in the same time. There's nothing more satisfying than ending the day with a job well done.

Hugs,

New Passion for the New Year

Well hello, darlings. Are we all adjusting nicely into the new year? I must say that I never had the chance to celebrate on New Years Eve as I was way too exhausted from finishing up my deadlines before 2014 arrived. But I'm glad I had some quiet time to soak in the moment and really thought about what the new year should mean to me.

For starters, one of the toughest things to do for me as an artist, is to focus. I could work on something in front of me and think about a million other creative things that I want to do in the same time. Sounds familiar? It's probably a problem most of us face on a daily basis, and it's torture to put away these ideas to only focus on one thing. Thankfully, I've come to realize that "focusing" doesn't mean that you should only stick to one path and keep the others for save keeping. Which is why I believe that opening Whimsylandia was one of the most gratifying things I've done in 2013.

Being always in the mood to create things with my hands, I find it difficult to dodge the temptation to try new things, especially because I already have an endless list of work to finish in my schedule. So far, I've tried sculpting, jewelry making, embroidery and doll making last year alone. Ambitious? Just plain curious, I think. It's like walking into a beautiful boutique and wanting to try on every single item displayed in the window. LOL. I guess most of you could relate to that too. :D

I know that adding a new responsibility to my long list probably seemed unwise, but I'm happy to say that doll making and running my new shop have been nothing but sheer pleasure. It turned out that what I needed all along was a way to channel my creative diversions into a more relaxed, carefree but productive way. Now, I find myself more laid back whenever I work on my dolls, enjoying the relaxing therapeutic experience with every new creature I make. After that, I always come back to my art with a fresh mind and tons of ideas to pour down onto paper.

So what creative discoveries have you made in 2013? Do share, I'd love to hear it! :)

Hugs,

News from Whimsylandia and Giveaway Winner

Wow. I'm terribly sorry for the extra long silence here after my last post. I hoped to pop in every now and then to share a few words, but all hopes crumbled when I realized that I was never going to finish up all my deadlines if I didn't keep working like a mad woman. LOL. Thankfully, this mad woman's hard work paid off and she did manage to finish them eventually. Phew. :)

So, what's new? you may ask... Quite a lot, actually. But I think I'll just keep this post extra light and happy now that I have a reason to sigh a breath of relief. Let me show you some new little whimsies that are happily settled in their spots at Whimsylandia...

 

Well, I hope you like what you see. I must admit that creating dolls is an exciting experience because you get a bit more attached to them. Like painting or drawing, it gives you such a feeling of pride and joy, but you get this fuzzy feeling in your heart because you can actually hold the little darlings in your hands. :)

Anyway, in case you're wondering, I haven't forgotten about our last awesome Hallow's Eve Giveaway! Someone is going to get very lucky and receive that little black cat in the middle! So as promised, I have picked a winner and that person is...

I hope everyone had a good time on Halloween and thank you so much for participating in my giveaway. For those who didn't win this time, please accept a little something from me that you can claim at Whimsylandia...

Don't forget to click on the images to be transported to the links... See you soon, lovelies! :)


Much love,