The last customised piece for 2016 - Santa's Tree House. This is a revamp from Sylvanian Families' Tree House set. San...
The word Halloween or Hallowe'en dates to about 1745 and is of Christian origin. The word "Hallowe'en" means "hallowed evening" or "holy evening". It comes from a Scottish term for All Hallows' Eve (the evening before All Hallows' Day)
Halloween activities include trick-or-treating (or the related guising), attending Halloween costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, divination games, playing pranks, visiting haunted attractions, telling scary stories and watching horror films.
The word Halloween or Hallowe'en dates to about 1745 and is of Christian origin. The word "Hallowe'en" means "hallow...
Customised this piece for a very traditional Chinese wedding. 💑 This is for you, my dear cousin
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DIY 'Ang Pow' box using the bride's Legos - I have to be specified because I'm not a Lego collector.
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Customised this piece for a very traditional Chinese wedding. 💑 This is for you, my dear cousin ☺️ DIY 'A...
We've decided to DIY our own wedding props for our solemnization ceremony. The solemnization venue was at a waterfront residential complex with an awesome view of Keppel Bay. As I wanted a beach/coast feel, the overall color theme uses seafoam green, blue and white. I've also customized a Mermaid (bride) and Sailor (groom) playmobil figurines.
WEDDING SHOES
canvas shoes - S$24.90 (Bata)
swarovski crystals - S$10 (Chinatown accessories shop- 1 pack is enough for a pair of shoes)
seafoam green ribbon - S$2 (Daiso)
Table runners x3- S$6 (Daiso)
Seashells - S$0 (collected over the years)
Playmobil figurines x2 - S$0 (customised from my existing collection, but you can just purchase a wedding couple easily in the toys shop)
Blue marbles - S$0 (leftover from previous terrarium project, you can also use blue aritificial sand)
RING BEARER
Floral white container - $2 (Daiso)
Playmobil seashells jewellery holder - $10
Pearls - $0 (from an old pearl necklace that i've not worn for a long time)
Seashells - S$0 (collected over the years)
We've decided to DIY our own wedding props for our solemnization ceremony. The solemnization venue was at a waterfront residential com...
The Year of the Monkey will start from Feb. 8, 2016 (Chinese New Year) and last to Jan. 27, 2017. Monkey is the ninth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac. The Years of the Monkey include 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016.
The Chinese animal zodiac, or shengxiao (生肖), is a repeating cycle of 12 years, with each year being represented by an animal and its reputed attributes. Traditionally these zodiac animals were used to date the years. People born in a certain animal year are believed to have attributes of that animal, which could either help or hinder a relationship. An important use of the Chinese Zodiac is to determine if (the signs of) two people are compatible, in a romantic relationship or any kind of relationship.
The 12 animals were chosen deliberately, after many revisions. The zodiac animals are either closely related to ancient Chinese people’s daily lives, or have lucky meanings. The ox, horse, goat, rooster, pig, and dog are six of the main domestic animals raised by Chinese people. The other six animals: rat, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, and monkey are all loved by the Chinese people.
A Glance of 2016 Monkey Year Prediction:
(This is really just for fun - please don't take it too seriously even if your sign has been predicted to have bad luck this year)
RAT (1972, 1984, 1996)
This year, you can look forward to many business and career opportunities that promise greater income. While there is potential windfall, do not covet shortcuts to wealth. With conniving characters around, think twice before extending a loan
or being a guarantor for others. Be careful when handling documents or signing contracts. Staying mindful shall help you
to retain wealth. Do not be too quick to trust, as those with ulterior motives are lurking around you. Pay greater attention to your health and avoid overworking. Your success in this makeor-break year is entirely up to you!
From the pit to the palace, lucky stars pave a smooth path for your career and academic pursuits. A humble mindset and positive attitude will help you to achieve success. Nevertheless, you must pay attention to your health and safety. Your enhanced luck cycle denotes potential business expansion and promotion. Maintaining good interpersonal relationships will be boost your wealth! Occasional windfall is probable but you must know your limits to prevent from incurring unnecessary wealth loss.
TIGER (1974, 1986, 1998)
While the lucky stars will help to ease negative influence of malicious stars, staying calm and focused shall help you to overcome many obstacles. Think twice before making investments or any important decisions. Unlucky stars will foil your plans and affect finances. Plan carefully to prevent major wealth loss due to operational hiccups and investments. Also, do not covet shortcuts to wealth. Illegal business dealings entail the risk of lawsuits and imprisonment.
RABBIT (1975, 1987, 1999)
There is much to rejoice in this propitious year. The presence of Benefactors will aid you in fulfilling your dreams. Interpersonal relationships place a huge role; hence be mindful of your attitude towards others and treat them with sincerity. Amidst enjoying a fruitful life, you must exercise due diligence to protect your health and safety. Lady Luck smiles on you this year; promising enhanced wealth through business and work opportunities. With the aid of lucky stars and benefactors, you may also consider making investments to anticipate plentiful returns. This year, you must stay composed and humble to avoid unnecessary wealth loss.
DRAGON (1964, 1976, 1988)
Remember, attitude determines one’s fortune. As long as you stay optimistic and persevere, you shall be able to sail through all challenges. Keep in touch with the outside world, exercise often to reduce stress, hence improving your luck. A major decline in your wealth luck may cause you great despair and influence your decisions. Act with extra caution to avoid unnecessary business hiccups and cash flow issues. Avoid making investments or gamble. Lie low and plan ahead, wait for the forthcoming year before you act.
SNAKE (1965, 1977, 1989)
The most auspicious of stars gather to bring you a year of good fortune and smooth progress. This year, unlucky stars may instigate disputes that hinder your path to success. Hence, you must always keep harmony in mind for a peaceful and smooth-sailing year. A year of good fortune and flourishing wealth awaits you. The support of many benefactors, will ensue lucrative business deals and greater income. Consider making some investments. Do consider donating to charities as shared joy is a double joy with immense good luck.
HORSE (1966, 1978, 1990)
Keep calm, be positive and careful, you will be able to overcome everything. There are many opportunities to excel in your career and academic aspect. Nevertheless, a balanced lifestyle is recommended to keep illnesses at bay. Wealth luck is unstable; you should stay cautious and try to conserve your resources. Think twice prior to making any business deals or major investments.This year, keep a low profile, stay down-to-earth and work hard.
GOAT (1967, 1979, 1991)
The adaptive Goat can look forward to better times after a challenging year. Support from benefactors promise favourable progress in your career and studies. Nevertheless, poor relationship management will affect many aspects of your life. Encounters with unlucky stars warn of illnesses and accidents, do take extra caution for your health and safety. Amid your strong windfall luck, long-term investments can be considered. Don’t be overcome by greed, do things in moderation. Stay down-to-earth and work hard. Although good interpersonal relationships are encouraged, you must draw a clear line with benefactors of the opposite gender. Otherwise, you may get implicated in messy situations.
MONKEY (1968, 1980, 1992)
This year, keeping a low profile, positive thinking and good interpersonal relationships can aid you in this trying period. Rest and pay more attention to your health. Make appointment for health checkups. This year’s luck cycle is poor, including your wealth. Think twice before making major investments. This is not the time to take chances or you might land yourself in trouble. Keep a low profile and go by the book. Otherwise, you may lose more than what you gain.
ROOSTER (1969, 1981, 1993)
Make full use of this opportunity to excel in career or academics, which will reap unexpected returns. While there is no direct health threat, bear in mind that precaution is always better than cure. You shall reap the rewards of your past efforts. In addition to your enhanced fortune and windfall luck, there are many benefactors who will help to boost your wealth. This year, expect good returns in the stock market. Do save for a rainy day instead of spending lavishly. Otherwise, money that comes easily may go easily.
DOG (1970, 1982, 1994)
Wealth luck doesn’t look good, you should stay down-to-earth, work hard and avoid coveting overnight riches. Think twice before going into collaborations. This year, your judgment may be marred, if things look too good to be true, then it probably is. Do seek professional advice. Also, never place all your eggs in one basket.
PIG (1971, 1983, 1995)
Don’t let your guard down, love entanglements may hinder your success. Be mindful of your actions and speech, else you may get implicated.Although wealth luck is generally stable, your ability to control your emotions will determine your fortune. Maintaining harmonious relationship will boost your wealth but you must keep a low profile, else you might lose the greater for the less.
The Year of the Monkey will start from Feb. 8, 2016 (Chinese New Year) and last to Jan. 27, 2017. Monkey is the ninth in the 12-year cycl...
I love this Tim Burton's animated movie. It was the first stop motion movie I've watched as a child and I love stop motion movies since then. It is a lot of hard work to make a stop motion movie, it took 3 years to complete "The Nightmare Before Christmas". As someone who has learn 3d animation in school, I can understand the triple effort required for a stop motion animation.
If you have not seen the movie, it is really more about Halloween than Christmas, still I love Jack and Zero and I just love watching it before Christmas.
Synopsis:
"The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life -- he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry." - Wikipedia
I remember just recently when I was in a Paris Disney store and they started playing "What's this?" (my favourite song from the show) on the big screen and everyone, even the bored fathers, just stop what they are doing and stare at the screen to watch the video. It's really hilarious, as if time has stops and brought us to Christmastown. :)
Here's the song:
Our Playmobil kids hanging out with Jack in Christmastown.
I love this Tim Burton's animated movie. It was the first stop motion movie I've watched as a child and I love stop motion movies ...
