... Merry Christmas 2013

... a little christmas gathering adding with some details to spice up the party!
a dinner for the church couples, may God bless these couples and guide them along the way ^^

... hand-painted Russian Dolls

From a leisure class I attend with 2+1 special friends on 1st Saturday in December. I had the floral pattern in mind before the class and I knew it gonna take more time for the drawing, I brought them back to home studio and enjoy further painting on the day I met Po Ming : )

Here comes, the Russian dolls family – sister, sister , sister, sister and sister:

 

image & designs - all rights reserved to belenation.

... May 2013 Rubber Duck Project for Reebok Classic GL6000

This was the project of Reebok Classic GL6000 with the inspiration of the huge rubber duck that visited Hong Kong in may 2013. Big thanks to Adrian, Kevin V, Yolanda and Christy for trusting me on this project.

I remember waking up excitingly in the early morning staying in my working studio, using up all my white and yellow paints to cover up the original color of the shoe provided. BUT , that was FUN!

I remember standing at the corner observing people reaction with the rubber duck shoes.

I was searching for some kind of picture reference and then I saw this cute little duck among sport shoes. I miss you :')



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... Happy Wedding to Kristy & Alex

Kristy & Alex held their beautiful and memorable wedding in the White Chapel of Auberge - Discovery Bay Hong Kong this morning. Breathtaking sky & sea view from the White Chapel made the inspiration of the gift I prepared to Kristy & Alex.

They used a unique metallic wedding logo on their invitation which I was thinking to have it as the core decoration of their wedding gift.

Color theme: Light Blue + White Flower + Grey Blue Ribbon.

1. Plain blue colored paper , after cutting the shape of the envelope, smudge on some clouds pattern randomly on the paper by sponge. Make sure the clouds are dried before folding the envelope.
2. Soak the metallic wedding logo into water, making sure the logo will be removed from its back card easily.
3. Stick the ribbon carefully.
4. Use masking tape to set the logo, apply glue carefully at the back of the logo.
5. Decorate with the flower. Use glue heat-gun for this.

... sourcing & researching day :)

Mr k boosted up the encouragement of building more for belenation today.  I am going to add more fuel and fun in my working studio!

Have fun with the sourcing day!

Xoxo
B

... painitng of the Holy Family

365 Days of Romance by Lizzie Cornwall.

And the quote is for today while i think it fits one of my painting.

 

need more inspiration in life, step further out of the comfort zone. b.

... "christmas card" for mr. K

this was an idea couple years ago. instead of giving mr k a flat Christmas card, i was thinking of giving a 3D one.since Christmas is mr k's favorite day, a special Christmas gift for him will make his super happy.

the mini ironing gun can be replaced by using a cloth and a domestic iron.

 

i did the marking when the clay is still not dry. set the miniature by white glue after totally dried up.

 

i "dress-up" the couples by changing the color of their clothes and giving them scarves, it's cold inside! hee

Materials:
1. lightweight clay
2. miniatures - can be d.i.y
3. white glue
4. wasted paper, yarn & crystal
5. love and patient

 

... B a happy house-living wife :)

finally , i am mrs k for 4 months! and i am feeling so much blessed and thankful to have such a supportive husband. i left my job few months ago. k and i came out an idea about the financial arrangement. we are not rich, so i have to use money more wise and carefully. i just don't want to add more load on k's shoulder. b a good wife b

there are just so many countdowns in life one just passed , the other one comes. we completed one of the big project in our life, and now i am walking forward to get out of the uncomfortable comfort zone. please give me sometime, and things in Belenation will be renewed. including me. b.

... 5 days to go

recently I am too busy to update the status here. I am glad I am finally having my holidays.

Michelle, my roommate (whom is now my good friend) during my study in New York, arrived 2 days ago and we spent most of the time together. Somehow I am bringing her to tour around Hong Kong and I still believe this is the will of God.

He just needs me to RELAX... and let K handle it.

5 days to go and we feel so blessed cause people around us are getting more excited ( than I do!)

Bridesmaid are coming to stay overnight before the big day. HAPPY! :D

countdown

... 4 weeks 1 day

Thank you Po Ming.

I am facing to this blog again. And yes, hurray... 4 weeks 1 day to go. didn't really the excitment right? haha, all my worries are about the guests. I can almost see their face turning GREY when they knew about the ceremony & banquet location.
 
K is taking care of the wedding smoothly now, so I feel less stress handling for both wedding stuff and company new launch.

Mentally need relax relax relax.......

... 1 month 2 weeks

Trust me, this is not something like a “pre-marital neurosis”

I was thinking if I should add this here, but the love from K and beloved friends made me to.

It was a sun-shining morning and I thought I am going to had a good day. But dark clouds surrounded me when I was in the bus after a cool-down with the noisy world. I started to text people in phone yelling for help with my depression -- this is my second time and I feel this time it’s even stronger . Just couldn’t help crying on bus. I was feeling so bad that I couldn't express in words.

Thank you Dino. You saved my life when I was travelling. K was trying hard to comfort me, but they are repeated. I need to build a new trust and not focusing sharing with one person, I do not want to bother him. But, Dino did a very good comforting job. I found out , along the way, I am relying on you too. I just kept on texting you , whenever I feel ‘ not right’.

Raymond, I was so happy seeing you after the shower with my eyes. I was just going to the shop by luck, then I saw you.  Your smile, your tailor-made beverage, I feel you welcomed me, welcomed me to be one of your special friend in your life.

K, I am sorry. I am too heavy. You are such a happy person and you just kept on wanting me to be happy as well. But that’s not supposed to be your responsibility. You were trying hard to bring me out of this place. But of my sickness, I didn’t seem getting much in to it. I am so sorry that I have been giving you so much hard time. PLEASE do not use all your energy on me. You will be too tired , too much pressure…

Last night, I couldn’t fall asleep cause the surroundings was full of fear, I am so scare of hearing sounds, but the hug made me feel secure and finally I could sleep.

Yet, the clouds are still here with me today.

What should I do?

b.

... 1 month 2 weeks 4 days

time is really running so fast. i was so afraid to open this page to see how many days to go for the big day. crazily busy with my job and that 's why i am so much worry. anyway...

a wedding is just for a day.
a marriage is for a lifetime.

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early saturday morning i called the new wedding banquet manager to follow up with some issues. her name is Leona, i could feel her energetic working style , happiness and smartness. i am glad that she picked up the job from Jackie quite fast and being very helpful.

so, after this call, there are several things that i have to manage immediately. hmm. need to discuss with mr.k afterwards. i better work on another details while half of the world are still resting.

Mon- Fri 100% office work
Sat - Sun 100% house / family / wedding work

intensive weekends schedule.

gotta work now, stay tuned.

b.

...1 months 4 weeks

a little bit disappointed cause company suddenly pops out 2 ad-hod big launch this coming 2 months and 1 across my wedding day.

i texted k immediately for this sudden change and i kind of ... feeling disappointed since i didn't feel like getting 100% ready for my once & only big day in my life. sighed

and the pressure goes to k, i am sorry about that.

I have to start handing over all the materials and things to be follow up to K for further alignment and booking. somehow i am so much worried and led me more pressure.

huh. 

Lord, I know you will help us.