Hello Kitty - Part 2

As I wasn't too happy with the 1st Hello Kitty that I made last week, I make another 1! This time, I made it twice the size, it's about 7" tall...

As for the eyes & nose, instead of stitching directly on the head, I crocheted it & then sew it on...

Hmmm...the nose is not so proportion...need more practice...

Oh well...I'll keep for future orders or give aways...:P

Hello Kitty, anyone?

BB Constantine got a bday invitation from his classmate, Audrey last Friday...

I've decided to hand make the bday present instead of buying off the shelf, as I always like things personalised...so, it is back to the computer, browsing for ideas of what to do...

I saw Audrey almost everytime when I send Constantine to school, talked to her few times...I noticed she has alot of Hello Kittys with her...the food container, hairclips/hairbands & she loves things pink as her beg & water tumbler also is pink...so I thought she must love Hello Kitty...

So, I decided to make Hello Kitty, but what to make? I only have 4 days to prepare the present as the party is following Wednesday...

Finally, after about 3 hours of browsing through images from the website, I came across 2 pictures that i like...1 for crochet & 1 for cross stitch...

Then, it is back to my threads & needles...

To be honest, this is the 1st time I'm doing Amigurumi, so was worried it won't turn out as nice...

After 3 hours of crocheting, all parts are done! Now, the most difficult part, sewing all parts together! And...Ta-da...

It is a size of my palm, so it is kinda mini...
For her eyes & nose, I don't feel comfortable sticking felt with glue, so I stitched on it instead. But the eyes looked kinda oversize...lol

Next, is the cross stitch...I first need to draw the outline of the picture...then, I searched for cute alphabet of Audrey's name...as I said, I want the present to be personalised...

This is the final product of the alphabet after selecting the rainbow colors of threads...

Then, it is the stitching of the rest of the image...took me about 2.5 nights to finish it...then send it to the tailor to help make it into a pillowcase...

Next, is the washing, drying & preparation of the bday card...
I prepared the washing & care instruction, for future reference...

For the bday card, I used black & white image of Hello Kitty, downloaded from the website & added in some text...
This is the original image...

This is the image after I added in the text & some flowers...

And, this is the final artwork...after I colored it...

And, it's ready to go! Hope Audrey likes it! :)

Kids Birthday Party 2

Well, as promised...the next 2 themed party was for Christopher's 2nd bday party & Constantine's 6th bday (the post was published yesterday)

For BB Christopher's 2nd bday party, he wanted a Thomas & Friends theme...but this is rather simple project as we did not throw him a bday bash...just lunch with grandparents...

The tedious part was getting him a real Thomas & Friends bday cake & presents...

The planning started off with getting the cutlery & bowl...which is really easy...you can get it at ToysRus...

Then I spent 2 full weeks running around trying to get the shirts for him & Constantine...It is really not easy as there is either no size or no Thomas shirts...Finally I found these at a boutique at Sunway Pyramid. Last piece...lol

Now here comes the most challenging part...getting a cake custom make in less than a week's time...many bakery shops doesn't want to accept the order as the lead time is too short...finally I found 1 that is willing to do it...& here it is!

Photos of the Cheeky bday boy...

Screaming for Thomas...

And finally the presents!

Glad that he enjoyed it!

Kid's birthday party 1

Planning a kid's full themed birthday party is really not easy...especially when it is organized by a very meticulous & fussy mom...lol

I 1st started to plan a themed bday party was when baby Constantine is 3 years old. I planned a Disney Cars themed bday party for him at Jarrod & Rawlins at Damansara Heights. Great place with good food & lots of space for the kids to run around. I prepared many Helium balloons of Cars & all colors used are those of Cars...

Too bad I don't have any photos to keep as the camera was stolen few days after the party...:( The 2nd themed party was for my younger son, Christopher's 1st bday...that was the most expensive themed party ever! But it is worth the investment, plus it IS his 1st bday party...

I organized a Winnie-the-Pooh themed party for him; not that he requested for one, but since I'm a huge fan of Pooh bear, it has always been my dream to have a Pooh themed bday party. Plus, he can't talk yet, so he won't be demanding a different theme...:D

With almost a full month of preparations, a little over-budget situation, sleepless nights, a lot of running & coordination works, & a few more white hairs; the end result was perfect!

Here's the preps...

1) The Invitation Card

2) The Songs
Ripped from the Internet...Total 16 songs...

3) The Party Bags
This particular design is very hard to find during that period. I had to buy from the Distributor of all these licensed character in Malaysia.

4) The Candle
This candle is also bought from the Distributor. Only 1 more left...I was very lucky I guess. Those currently sold at party supplies shop aren't as "Pooh" as this one...

5) The Napkins
Bought this at ToysRus...

6) Party Decorations

Thanks to me...These are my pride possession!

Self-made Banner with Christopher's name on it...

7) The Menu
Each table has different headcount & the guests' preferred food. So, I printed out the Menu according to individual tables so that the waiters & waitresses know who to serve what...

8) The Presents
Guess what is inside...:P

Then, I went to collect the bday cake & party packs...
9) The Cake & Party Pack
Sneak Peek of the cake & party pack...

10) The Setup
When we arrived at the restaurant, it is not open for business yet...anyway, I actually managed to convince the restaurant manager to close the entire restaurant for the bday bash so no other patrons were there...lol

The Balloon Buzz crews were already working on the setup...as the 'investment' of balloons were rather huge, they actually offered to do the setup on site rather than in their shop...Plus, they did not charge me additional for on-site setup & special transportation cost...really appreciate their effort to make it happen...:)

11) The Table Setting

While we were busy with the coordination work...we managed to get the bday boy to take a photo with his Hundred Acre Woods' friends...LOL...afterall, his name IS Christopher & after that, occupied him with cookies on his special seat while waiting for the party to start...

12) The entire setup is finally Done!

Did you see Pooh, Tigger, Piglet & Eeyore? :)

Pooh Corner!

Photo time with bday boy...
Did u notice the body tattoo stickers on our hands? I prepared those for all the guests...:)

Finally...the entrance of the bday cake...notice anyone missing? :P

Now, everyone is here finally!

Bday Song time with the family...

The party ends with a blast with every guests taking photos at the Pooh's Corner...afterall, it is paid for! And, each family got a party pack with Thank You Note & Jelly with them...

Did u notice Christopher's name on it?

You must be wondering what happen to Pooh's corner after the party? Well...

Home Sweet Home! The next 2 themed parties coming right up on the next post! :)