DIY (Loom Bands): How to Make a Flower Ring

How to Make a Flower Ring:

1. Get ready the rubber bands as shown in picture. (Please add another purple band ya, i left out 1 in the picture!)
2. Take 2 purple bands and 1 pink band.
3. Loop the pink band 3 times onto the 2 purple bands.
4. Repeat the same step to get 5 sets (5 flower petals).
5. Take the petal and loop it to the hook. You can use the hook that comes together with the loom band set, or you may use your crochet hook if you have one!
6. Loop all the 5 petals to the hook.
7. Take a purple band and transfer all the petals to it. This the most challenging part..Do this slowly or you may need someone to assist you.
8. Pull the end of the purple band and join it to the other end (on the hook) by making a knot.
9. Pull the knot.
10. Put on a s-clip.
11. Take another purple band.
12. Put it through the centre of the flower, pull it out to make a knot.
13. Adjust the knot and make sure the flower is in nice shape.
14. Hook it to the same s-clip.
15. Now, your flower ring is done!

Malaysia Official School Holidays 2015

Malaysia Official School Holidays 2015 from MOE

This is the official one, you may print out from the moe website:
http://www.moe.gov.my/v/takwim-sekolah-2015

Loom Bands Craze & the Creator!

Hi, i'm back! It's been a while since my last article...I had gone through a 'down circle' recently with some health issues. But thank God that I'm healthy now...and ready to do more craft projects :)

Today i will be talking about loom bands craze and the creator!

They started out as a playground fad and now loom bands are weaving their spell all over the world.
Everyone from Kate Middleton to Harry Styles has been spotted wearing bracelets made from the colourful rubber bands lately.

But how did a tween craze become a must-have fashion accessory?
Here's everything you need to know about the toy trend sweeping the globe. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Loom)

Rainbow Loom is a plastic loom used to weave colorful plastic/rubber bands into bracelets and charms. It was invented in 2011 by Cheong Choon Ng in Novi, Michigan. As of September 2013, it had sold over 1.2 million units, according to Ng, who has sued the makers of rival products FunLoom and Cra-Z-Loom for patent infringement.

What make this topic/loom band interesting to me? Yah, of course i'm curious about how to make a bracelet from rubber bands and it's a kind of new craft to me! But the most fascinating fact to me is that the creator of loom bands is Cheong Choon Ng, he was a Malaysian!!! Anak Malaysia..we are proud of you!

To read more, please click on this link: "The 45-year-old was born in Malaysia but has lived in the US for the last 23 years. He is married to Fen, and has two daughters Teresa, 16, and Michelle, 13. Cheong Choon Ng has made millions from the colourful craze - which sees children make bracelets by looping together tiny plastic bands - but he still lives in the same house and drives the same old car.''

I've a collection of my loom bands, tools & accessories that i bought some time ago. And i have had a wonderful time playing it with my 2 girls. I will show you more in my next loom bands sharing :)

Calendar 2015

Hi all, sharing the calender 2015 for Malaysian folks! Malaysians are blessed with so many festivals and holidays throughout the year. I think most of us are looking forward for a vacation or gateways with your loved ones. So do I :) So, refer to the calendar and start to plan something for your family, spend more time with your family members and friends.

'Live each day as it is your last.' and 'Live your life to the fullest.' Familiar with these phrases? Yeah, life nowadays is tough...and with so many unpredictable incidents happening every day. We should treasure and cherish each moment that we have with our loved ones. Agree?

I would like to suggest that you plan your vacation within your budget. Some may prefer a local trip, some prefer an oversea trip. But for me, a vacation doesn't have to be an oversea trip or a luxury cruise to a beautiful island or visiting the latest tourist attraction. It maybe a trip back to hometown, just to spend some precious time with our parents/grandparents, bring them out for a dinner/a walk in the garden/shopping. I always ask myself, how many more years I can see them...The truth is 'Time flies...'. We are getting older day by day, so do they!

Most holidays will fall on Thursdays and Fridays next year in Malaysia. So, that means you can take few days leave to extend your holidays...If not mistaken, it will has 11 long holidays. Mark you calendar and plan ahead. It would give you some ideas on how the holidays are going to be next year!

MH17 & MH370

Dear all, I guess everyone knows about these two tragedies which have befallen the national carrier of Malaysia, MAS. It was a devastating and heartbreaking news for every Malaysian, needless to say for all the families, relatives and friends of the crew and passengers. As all nations around the world express their sympathy and condolences during this tough and difficult times, regardless of races, nationalities and religions, we stand together in grief.

No one wants this disaster to happen to their loved ones, their families, their relatives, their colleagues, their country! So, what can we do or contribute in this kind of situation? Yes, we may express our sympathy, concern, even be present to comfort those that you may know...and pray for the families that involved. Rather than keep sharing the heartbreaking pictures, negative comments and sensitive issues on the social media network.

The national flag of Malaysia flies at half-mast for victims of flight MH17.

A candlelight vigil for passengers and crew of Malaysian Airline Flight MH17.

People around the world gathered and mourned for the lost souls.

Deepest condolences...

Does A Stay-at-Home Mum need a Hobby?

Does A Stay-at-Home Mum need a Hobby? Hmm..what do you think? For me, definitely is a YES!!! I've been spending so much time in the past 8 years raising up my two babies...and now they are older. So, when they are at school, that is the best time for me to indulge in my hobby. Do something that i like, such as crafting...yes..yes..i love crafting and sewing!

I personally think that every stay-at-home mum needs a hobby or to do something that they like. As a full time mother, you may get bored of repeating the same daily routine everyday e.g preparing meals, cleaning, washing, feeding baby...etc. It may not be crafting and sewing like me, maybe you would like to try: Gardening? Baking? Reading? Writing? Baking? Home deco? or Blogging? Hehe..there are lots of interesting activities to do.

For sewing, I personally think that we really need to have the passion, time and also some basic skills in it. If you are interested, you may start to buy some books to read or start doing some simple sewing projects. You may invest some time reading books to gain more knowledge and attending classes if necessary and within your capability.

And now..I want to learn more about blogging. If anyone happens to come across this blog and reading this. Please excuse me for the many lacking things here, hehe..cause it is my newly baby blog. Still learning now and hope to create a nice blog for my crafting hobby soon :)

Thank you for visiting and hope you enjoy reading it :)

I Love Flowers

Hi all, yes, I love flowers very much. Since young, I love nature..all the flora and fauna surrounding me. I really appreciate all these beautiful creations of God. Flowers just fascinated me much..they bring joy to my life and I can feel the warmth of God's love by just looking at flowers!

Here, I'm sharing some of my flower collections. Even though I do not know all the names of the flowers and their origin, but it really doesn't matter to me. Some I called them 'exotic flowers'..these photos were taken from various places in Malaysia and some of them were taken from my mum's backyard. Hope you enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of each flower here. Oh flowers...I love you :)

Maybe most you will be wondering why I named my Facebook page: FlowerloiCrafts. Here are the reasons why...just some insights to share: First, I love flowers since young. 2nd, throughout the journey of adulthood, flowers brought lots of sweet and wonderful memories to me, which including my journey with God, my graduation and meeting my husband. 3rd, I have a nickname 'Flower' given by a Pastor. Haha..and my husband's is 'Gardener'. And that had contributed to our wedding theme: In the Garden. So we are the 'Gardener & Flower' in the Garden on our wedding day! Thanks Rev. David for the meaningful names :) Hope you are reading this now, really appreciate that. Lastly, now 'flowers' are the main inspiration for me to do my craft works!

Here you are...Tada!!! Enjoy...

Nice? I don't mind if you want to share my flowers...Bye!