As-salaamu'alaykum wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu

In April, Our Little Book Keepers were running a project, to collect and distribute books to the rural areas in Malaysia. AlhumduliLlah it's SO wonderful to see the children receive the books.
Here are a few follow-up pictures of where the books you donated went.

Labels: help

I finally got around to making an ironing board cover! Yaaay... it desperately needed it!
This is a mini ironing board, that I use mainly for sewing.

.... I had to add it: "Iron Freak" ... anyone who really knows me, knows I heart bodybuilding  *cheesy grin* ..might just motivate me to drop the sewing and stay in the gym huh...


Uh huh..it really is very bright, makes the room look all happy.

I followed the tutorial found here: Sweet Verbana
She did an awesome job with the instructions.

....now to work on the big ironing board!


If anyone else is working on any projects, let me know... so I can come visit your page.

Labels: sewing

As-salaamu'alaykum wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu



Jazakum'Allahu khair for all those that participated. Insha'Allah I hope to have future giveaways, and hope you'll be part of those as well.

Labels: giveaways

As-salaamu'alaykum wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu

Earlier I mentioned I was working on a crochet project... here it is!
They turned out better than I expected, alhumduliLlah and I had a blast making them.
I'm still not sure whether to sell them or keep them for my niece.







Believe it or not, I got some direction from this book: Creepy Cute Crochet.
Book review:

Labels: crochet, review

It's been a while since I participated in Illustration Friday!
This week the theme is "Carry"

I'm not good with Photoshop (I'm an Illustrator fan).. but this was a wonderful opportunity to play around with Photoshop. I used this method: Digital Shading.

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As-salaamu'alaykum wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu
Ramadaan Mubarak everyone!

Making Eid cards is (was) the last thing on my Eid to-do list - I didn't want to do any Eid related things during Ramadaan, so happy I got everything completed in time, alhumduliLlah.

So our Eid has a Jungle Book theme to it. I use a theme every Eid, because it makes it easy for me to decorate. The kids are so excited about this years plans! Insha'Allah it all goes well.

Labels: paper, ramadaan

As-salaamu'alaykum wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu

The summer issue of SAKYNA Magazine features a tutorial done by me, on how to make an Eid Banner! Please check it out, and support the mag.


I've also made an extra banner in fabric for a lucky winner, insha'Allah.



I had so much fun making it, and love how the fabric fades from one color to another.

What you have to do to grab your chance to win: let others know about this giveaway either on your blog, facebook page, pinterest page or tweeter - then leave the link in the comment box.

Tada! ..that's it... Wednesday, July 25th I'll announce the winner.





For those who would like to do the tutorial (in the magazine), I'm including a download here for the lettering:
Lettering For Eid Banner

Labels: giveaways, ramadaan, sewing, tutorials

As-salaamu'alaykum wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu


I'm still busy sewing, and loving it! I'm also working on a crochet project (doll), which is turning out pretty good so far - will post once done.

So my last Qur'an cover sold (alhumduliLlah), and my sister digs the one I gave her... so I decided to try out more. Insha'Allah I want to make 'kid friendly' ones one of these days - at least two for my nephews.




I did another one with a blue print on velvet. This is a two tone blue which looks awesome!


And this one is a 'girly' one.

As-salaamu'alaykumwa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu
 

Insha'Allah this will be my Ramadaan sale!

Check out: Sketched Soul

The coupon code is valid until Eid, but the children's abayas/thobes will only be listed until the end of the month, this is the last of the stock.

Please let others know.
Jazakum'Allahu khair.

Labels: ramadaan, sites

In 2006 (yes my blog is old - so am I).... I did a post on a Ramadaan Surprise box. I had used the tutorial from a site which showed a simple box with sections, and I decided it would look cool as a masjid. Anyway, the tutorial link no longer works and I've had so many requests.. I decided to re-do the whole thing for YOU! - you're welcome *grin*

 
Here is the PDF file, if for some reason you can not download it, email me and I'll send you a copy.

It's not a 'simple' craft... so if you decide to make it - you really love your child *cheesy grin*
 

They are different things you can fill the box with. 
This particular box is for three children. One child is only 2 years old, so I’ve put a candy in for her, and she'll learn the numbers (30 days) and it'll give Ramadaan that specialness it deserves.
The other two children will get a candy as well as a piece of paper where they will write their charity
(sadaqa) for the day - in hopes they will learn about giving, and realize how much they can accomplish in a month.

Other options:
- add small (loot bag type) toys
- add a date for each day
- add a short hadith to read each day
- add a short sentence about Ramadaan (i.e: Allah gave us the Qur'an in Ramadaan).

If you have any other ideas, please share.
AND feel free to show me how you're surprise box turned out, I would LOVE to see it.

Labels: crafts, ramadaan, tutorials