2009年9月30日 星期三

A black fabulous cat, finally!


A black fabulous cat, finally!


Yes, it is really difficult to make dark colored sock pals, at least for me! I have made some, but then pulled them off from listing, because I am not happy with how they have turned out! 


However, when  I found and tried with right materials, what a surprise, I am pretty satisfied with this black cat! Learning from mistakes after 5 months!


Never said never! Doing craft is not just a hobby, but it can be very mental challenged. Stepping out of comfort zone is scary, but can lead to a new discovery. Right, not a new thing to know, but taking time to be comfortable to risk! 


I always like to dress my lucky pals, and I keep collecting “accessories” for them! How funny, and I enjoy the process. That is why I don't make them, I deliver them with my love and heart, and it can be a long delivery, a hard birth!


Writing a blog for my first black cat that I am pleased to put into my shop is something I  think seriously, because I have overcome a “fear” about my “hobby”, and it happens in daily life!


She is bold, simply fabulous! If someone loves her enough to take her home, it will be a blessing!


So, what will be next?


2009年9月10日 星期四

Hope and Faith




 “Hope” and “Faith” is something we need to hold on sometime, somehow in our life.


We have desires, dreams, and goals, so we plan ahead, work hard,  then either achieve to the life we want or simply things are working out, we alternate our directions. However, we never are able to predict all the unexpected changes on the path of living.


I have created a pair of  lucky pals -mini “Hope and Faith” before my surgery in June, because I need to encourage myself to cope with all the anxiety, fear of my illness, and the following surgery.


Did I know I would be sick to a point that I needed a major medical treatment? Of course not!

This was summer time, kid were off from school, weather was nice, sunshine still bright, we even had a summer vacation scheduled...


Constant pain kept bothering me in May. From my medical background, I knew there was something not right happening in my body. Becoming a patient from a healthcare worker is not a easy process mentally.


The following series of  pre-operation check was very tiring, but I kept creating my luck pals at the same time! I need something can distract my mind from all the medical stuff, really!


The result shocked me! A possibility of cancer made my tears unstoppable! How could this happen?

Doctor was kindly comforting me:” It is just possible...”, I began to think of my family, my kids, did I still have enough time for them?


Story continued..., surgery performed...., tumor removed...., fears never went away.....


I have tried to be strong, staying positive, focusing on recovering on those days in hospital. Yet, It was a long journey for me.


Thankfully and gratefully, it was not cancer! It is like I have my life back,  a second chance, even I have a big scar will remain with me forever. I don't mind!


Only “the” time we will know we need hope and faith to go through all the difficulties , only “the” time we can truly understand how important to keep hope and faith, and live on.


I always appreciate my life, and need to remember how much more I have now!

So, after surgery, I was inspired to create another pair of “Hope” and “ Faith”, and big ones! Just wish to help people inspired too.


Don't forget we all have hope if we keep our faith! 


Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.

Helen Keller

Hope is faith holding out its hand in the dark.

George Iles


2009年9月9日 星期三

One big happy family



When Molly got her sister-Samantha, then Butterfly fairy arrived later, lucky pals family has become a big happy family!


So I gather them together for a picture day, everybody cheers and smiles! I am a proud mom!


I adore the dolls from twistyfishies shop very much , they are delicate and amazingly sweet ! Maybe because their creator is such a sweet and talented lady!


My lucky pals want to give Molly, Samantha, jelly fish, robot and beautiful fairy a big big hug! Welcome!


I just realize no matter of our age, old or young, we all love dolls.


As long as we feel and find the connection, the dolls we love seem able to return the same love to us!