A layout for Mr Ng + Scrap with V's Feb Inspiration Challenge.

Hi all, am back with two recent layouts done. One for my boyfriend for Christmas and another for Scrap with V's latest February Inspiration Challenge!

I really enjoyed doing this burst effect! I find it very energetic and vibrant, definitely one of my
favourites LO so far. I used a mixture of AC patterned papers and some hambly overlays here.



This layout uses mostly Echo Park's Victoria Garden. It is by far one of my favourite line by EP. I love the blooms especially. Fussy cutting them out is such a joy. I have some left for other projects hehe.
Did this layout for DT Scrap with V's February Inspiration Challenge. Do join us and stand to win delicious scrappy goodies!

Here's the inspirational photo found on Pinterest via favanything.blogspot.com




And here's my take:


Please share it with us by sending the completed layout to scrapbookkitswithjules@gmail.com. Submission closes at midnight 29th February 2012.

How have you been inspired lately? Pinterest has been doing wonders for me! I am picking up from where I left and feeling more positive as I move along in this first quarter of the year. I thank God and also the lovely people God has sent my way to encourage me in my trials. Also want to thank Melissa, a scrappy friend I got to know over facebook. Although we only met once briefly and spoke over messages, I thank God for sending you to minister to me when I was feeling low about my health. I appreciate your friendship very much, just wanted to tell you that. (:

Do pray for me as I am going for my hospital review on the 7 February, 9.40am. Do pray that I do not have anything major that I should fret about and that what ever discomfort I may still have will go away. I need peace of mind from Him. Thanks in advance! (: God bless your week and enjoy the weekends!

some updates

hi all, sorry for neglecting this blog for awhile.

for the longest time, i have been feeling unwell in a certain part of my body and have been running around seeking medical treatment. only early this year have i decided i will take a step further by approaching the hospital to see a specialist. for now, i'm still on medication and awaiting review so please pray for me. it has been a roller coaster of emotions ranging from frustration to anxiety which involves some tears most of the time. in honesty, who isn't fearful of the unknown especially when health is part of the picture. this episode made me realize how important one's health is and without health, literally everything else like dreams and goals cannot materialize either. on the scrapbooking side, i didnt have the energy or drive to craft but i am slowly picking up and readjusting myself mentally and emotionally. so please bear with me especially on the DT side if i haven't been very active. truly a struggle to want to do your best for somthing and yet fail because the heart is weak due to the mountains of worries.

i am taking it slow and doing other smaller stuff to keep myself stress free so please bear with me if you dont see very much crafty updates for awhile. review's on the 7 Feb so i will know by then what exactly is wrong. had my checks and scans already so i'm really praying there is nothing major. will come back to update again. thanks and God bless!

Giveaway #1 Winner!

Thank you all for taking part in my first giveaway, for following my blog & liking my facebook page. Very blessed and very grateful for your support & readership!

And now i would like to announce the winner for my very first giveaway!

*drumroll*

(i used the draw lots method & got my colleague's help to pick just to be fair...)







Congrats Sharon! (: Please email me at siajuanna@gmail .com with your mailing details so i can get the goodies to you. just so you know, there will be extra scrappy goodness in the package. enjoy!

have a blessed week all! flu bug's going around and i've got bitten. take extra care! God bless!

1st Giveaway!

And there you have it, our first giveaway! It took me a little longer to get this post up but better late than never? (:

How to be entitled to a chance at some scrappy goodness:

1. Follow my blog by clicking on "Join this site". It is on the right side of this blog, as you scroll down a little. Leave me a comment when you have done so. (: {for those who are already following this blog previously, you will just need to leave a comment to qualify.}

and/or

2."Like" my facebook page "Colourful Raindrops Co." You can do a search on facebook. After you have "liked" my page, do leave me a note too. (: {for those who have already liked this page previously, you just need to leave me a note to qualify.}

Each entitles you to a chance in this giveaway. If you do both, you get two chances.

Giveaway will end on the 14 Jan 2011 at 11:59pm and the winner will be announced here on the 17 Jan 2011. Due to postage, giveaway will be have to be just for locals this time. Thanks!

pinspiration: for the home

been thinking about my future home a lot, coupled with a trip to ikea got my imagination running. pinterest is overwhelming with home ideas! be still my heart! haha!

i picked up a couple of peek-tures that made my heart sing a tune or two:


(i would really love a reading corner like this one. i should really make full use of that window facing the river opp my future home ya?)


(i love this workspace! especially the soft colours (:)

(this crafty space is looking good! i love the different storage spaces and the white table tops. you can be sure white washed wood used around the house in future!)


(love the open concept of kitchen!)

beautiful isn't it, all these photos. now i shall continue to dwell in my dreams. haha

pinspiration: fashion

surfing pinterest again! and i have some non crafty photos that i totally dig to share here. spotted some really classic/ chic fashion photos. love the style so bad haha!















are you tempted to go shopping now? i am! enjoy!

Scrap with V's December Inspiration Challenge!

Scrap with V's December Inspiration Challenge is up! This month's photo inspiration is definitely one of my favourites. Christmasy but yet not your average greens and reds. Thanks Jules for picking us such a fun and warm picture to play around with!



And here's my take:



If you would like to play along for your chance to win a kit from the Scrap with V store, please email your entries to scrapbookkitswithjules@gmail.com.

Competition closes midnight 31st December 2011 and winners will be announced early January 2012.

Have yourself some scrappy fun! God bless! (: