June Visiting Teaching

Another month has flown by! I can't believe it is already for the next month's message. Well...(drum roll please)... here it is!

The message this month (from the June Ensign) is titled, "Participate in Sincere Prayer." We love the phrase, "Prayer Changes Things" so that is the tag we decided to go with. Because there are no hole punches or other text on the tag, it can be easily taken off and tucked away in your scriptures or put on the fridge or mirror for a daily reminder.

The message is printed on the back, folded, and a package of Twizzlers is tucked inside a cute little pocket. We hope you enjoy and pass along this great message.

Not your ordinary lanyard

What teacher wouldn't love a lanyard like this to wear their name/id badge on?  This fun idea comes from Cute2Carry click here for the tutorial.

Personalized Notepads for dads, teachers, etc.

Found this SIMPLE & EASY gift idea on Family Fun.  I thought it would also be fun to do something similar for teachers and let your child draw a pic of their teacher at the top and then write or type under it "from the desk of Mrs. Brown".

DAD'S PADS

Memo pads adorned with your child's original artwork make a noteworthy Father's Day gift. Simply have your kids decorate the top of a piece of paper and take it to a copy shop or printer to be made into notepads. Pads start at 50 cents each, depending on the paper size and your printer.   

Fathers Day Book

I saw this creative gift idea for Father's Day on Stacy Julian's blog and LOVED it! I'm pretty sure this is what I'll be making for the hubs and maybe even a different version for the grandpas this year. Thanks Stacy!

Teacher Stitching

This adoreable idea comes from Anne, her sister-in-law Dianna (who is a teacher and said she would LOVE something like this) submitted it.



She created it using a picture her daughter drew of her teacher and then she stitched it.  Such a fun idea!

Teacher Gift-Framed Crayon Letters

This cute idea and pics come from Hilary Shirley, and she found it via the Tip Junkie.





I bought an 8x 10 shadow box... printed the first letter of the teacher's last name really light in a plain font (I used Century Gothic) and the teacher's name on the side or bottom using a font called Pea Heather's Handwriting. I printed it on cardstock, cut crayons to size with a sharp paring knife and glued on with Elmer's glue. Crayons leave little flakey bits of color, so be careful not to smear your 'masterpiece.' I printed a sample on paper to hold my crayons up to to size them and a cutting board for cutting the crayons on. The cardstock does warp a bit, but it isn't noticeable in the shadow box.

The Steiff Teddy Bear Story By Sharon Lauer

In 1847 in a small town in Giengen, Germany a baby girl was born. She was named Margaret Steiff. Her childhood vigor was cut short when she contracted polio at the age of 2. Although confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life, she became a model for strength and determination.

Margaret excelled in sewing and needlework and became the proud owner of the first sewing machine in Geingen. In 1879, she started her dressmaking business. Her dresses, coats and other clothing products were quickly in demand. In December of that year she came across a pattern for a toy elephant in a magazine. She made these as gifts for her family and close friends. Margaret used her expertise to develop other animal patterns and 1883 added them to her price list as a range of felt items. Her business continued to grow and in 1892 she began making soft filled bears, which would later be referred to as Teddy Bears. These bears resembled real bears, posing on all four paws with humped backs.

Richard Steiff, Margaret's nephew, helped his aunt with design and production of her teddy bears and soft filled animals. An avid art student, he was a regular visitor of the Stuttgart Zoo where he got ideas for animal designs. While touring America, Richard was inspired for a new design during a circus performance. The dancing bears gave him the idea of designing a toy bear which stood upright and was jointed, similar to how dolls were made.

By 1902 the inspiration was reality and Margaret was producing a jointed soft filled teddy bear with mohair plush fur and glass eyes. They were the first jointed teddy bears produced.

In 1903 Richard displayed the new bears at the Leipzig Toy Fair. Unfortunately they didn't generate much interest in the Europeans. As Richard was packing up his display at the end of the fair, American Hermann Berg chanced by his booth. Berg was a buyer for the New York firm Geo Borgfeldt and Company. At about this time in America the story of Theodore Roosevelt's 'Teddy's Bear' was becoming popular. Berg placed an order for 3,000 bears.

By 1904 the Steiff teddy bear had become an American success. They were awarded various accolades including the prestigious Grand Prix award. In total 12,000 bears were sold by the end of 1904 with the trademark button in the left ear.

Publicity from Roosevelt's adventure helped place teddy bears in the hearts of Americans where they remain today. The world record price for an antique bear was made at a December 1994 auction. The winning bid was $176,000.00 for a 1905 Steiff bear. Steiff teddy bears continue to leave their marks today in the hearts of collectors and teddy bear lovers alike.

Sharon Lauer is a free lance writer and the marketing director forhttp://www.everyoccasiongiftshop.com and http://www.simplythebestbaskets.com. She regularly writes articles on various aspects of gifts and gift giving. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sharon_Lauer

Post It Note Holders for Teachers

These cute post it holders were submitted by Misty at thecreativeitchbotique.blogspot.com who go the idea from Creating Keepsakes Magazine. Thanks Misty!







MATERIALS NEEDED
Post-It notes (regular size)
Cardstock
Patterned paper (traditional or digitally created)
Bone folder, embossing stylus or scoring blade
Adhesive
Terrifically Tacky Tape
BasicGrey magnetic snaps or Velcro dots
Paper trimmer

Instructions:

1. Trim cardstock to an 8" x 3 1/8" rectangle.

2. Trim the patterned paper to an 8" x 2 3/4" rectangle, or create it digitally the same size. Adhere to the center of the cardstock.

3. Using the bone folder, embossing stylus, or scoring blade, make folding marks at 2”, 2-1/2”, 5-5/8” and 6-1/8”. Fold on the marks.

4. Use a strip of Terrifically Tacky Tape to stick the Post-It pad to the center of the inside of the cardstock.

5. Fold cover.

6. Place magnetic snaps on the center of the flap openings (if they won’t stay, use little pieces of the Terrifically Tacky Tape). If you don’t have magnetic snaps, Velcro dots will also work.

7. Add embellishments to the cover if desired.

Calling All Creative Minds

I think it would be great if we could get a bunch of ideas up here for end of the year teacher gifts (any kind of teachers, school, dance, coaches, music, etc). I know some of you have kids that are already out but others still have a few weeks to go, so please share any and all ideas from this year or years past ASAP by emailing them to me at delightfuldistraction@gmail.com. Pictures are always appreciated.

Thanks!

Pictures to show-off xD

Piccas edited by ME =)

Sisters!!

Love this picca the most xD

Sha Sha

From: Darkling Lovecraft aka Suezie

Holidays....No?

First things first
Exams. Thank God. It's finally OVER
Been studying last-minute *lala, the usual me*
oh well, I did try my best ya know?
and my parents always say
" as long you tried your best, and that's enough "
But I got this feeling when the results come out
it will be another matter =(

Moving on..

Immature Idiots =)
I lurve using these two words these days
*thanks for being there when I broke down*


VIRGO WOMAN *thats me!*
She will be similar to Leo woman in appearance. A slim woman who walks with confident and proud. She has an egg shape facial structure, high and round forehead.*oh really..* She likes to look straight as if she is searching. She is not a pretentious type and will always say what she thinks. *i wish xD*

You will see Virgo woman walks fast. She will try her best to be perfect, to look perfect and to feel perfect even though there is no such perfection. She is very delicate of what and how she dress. She is bright and easily despair with obstacles. She likes smart guy who will be compatible with her, so if you are a rich dumb guy, you can forget about her right now. *so frigging true!*

She is not a very possessive or jealous person for she expect respect from her love one. *respect is what I need alright* She does not like a part time lover, or a temporary mate. If she finds her dream man, she will not go away. *exactly* If she does not like you, she will always keep a certain distant. Act proper and appropriate is her discipline.

She does not like and can not stand bad languages, cursing words or phrase. She likes a gentleman who open the doors for her. *who wouldn't?* She wants to feel protected and when a man taking care of her, she will feel like a complete woman.

She memorizes everything about other people and about herself very well. She can really keep secret, you can trust her on this. She likes a refreshing and a mild scent. She is very delicate in maintaining her beauty, so you could see she is seriously picking soap which match and most suit her skin. *I'm picky =) * Do not comments her on this very picky habits, it is her happiness in working full times as a self beautifier.

She is not an innocent angle for sometimes she can be as tough as steel. Even she easily despair, she is not the type to cry over it. She is a shy type, so making speech in front of the room can make her nervous even she walks and talks confidently. *agree*

She only search for true love , not just any love. Her love is an ideal one. She likes to think no one is neater and as effective as her, which can irritate you sometimes for there is no such thing. She likes sweet talk, but she can slip and say something unpredictable and unbearable to you too. *sweet talk can't be trust all times. And yes when am mad, I'll say stuff that I don't mean it at all.* When she stops getting mad, she will totally forget what she just said and be an angle again. If you have a date with her, you'd better be there on time.

Flowers and sweet word can calm her down. If you want to say sorry, make it brief and straight forward. Do not drag your apologetic words into a long making it up events, it could lead you to another world war. She likes her man to dress nice and clean. She is good in details especially with money. Do not make she thinks that she is a clown or funny. *agreeable*

In the beginning of knowing her, please try not to glance at other pretty woman so much. Early period of dating her, try not to hold her so much in public, it would not be a proper thing to do. She loves books, stage play and music and likes to criticize about them too. *love em'*

Criticism woman is her icon including big and small things in life starting from your hair, your dress , and the way you talk. If you are in love with her, be as almost perfect as you can. *hear that? xD*


BREAKOUT is AWESOME!!
I laughed throughout the Extreme breakdance comedy
and I'm not the only one who's laughing their heads off =)



P.S I love you all still =)

P.P.S Holidays is such a tight schedule for me. Will be at KL first then Johor. Might be going Genting too!! Wooot!! =D

P.P.P.S Which reminds me, I'm gona miss you so much =(


From: Darkling Lovecraft aka Suezie

Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation official guide

The Official guide book for Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation in Hong Kong
Cover designed by Richard prince
Very limited and a must collectable item for Louis Vuitton Fans
1000% authentic as Purchased from the Exhibition.

The guidebook briefly introduces a selection of works from the Fondation Louis Vuitton pour la Création brings together a small number of significant large-scale works (paintings, photographs, video installations) by European, American and Chinese artists. These reflect an urban and energetic culture, leading to fictional landscapes, somewhere between dream and adventure.




Artists include: Takashi Murakami (4 pages), Stephen sprouse(4 pages), Richard Prince(4 pages) Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paul Chan, Cao-Fei, Yang Fudong, Gilbert & George, Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, Andreas Gursky, Pierre Huyghe, Jeff Koons, Bertrand Lavier, Christian Marclay

(The guide will be focused on artworks display in this exhibition whether than Murakami alone.)

96 pages Full color illustration
Bonus leaflet also included
Size 17cm x 15 cm
Shipped as registered airmail
Item location: Hong Kong Delivery time:10-14 days Buy it now with paypal US$12.99 + $4.99 postage

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Louis Vuitton art exhibtion in Hong Kong

Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation’ is an exhibition in collaboration with the France and Hong Kong governments. This exhibition display collections from the Fondation Louis Vuitton pour la Création and some large-scale works (paintings, photographs, video installations) by famous artists. Artists include: Takashi Murakami, Stephen Sprouse, Richard Prince, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Gilbert & George, Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster and various contemporary artiest. I have been to the exibition recently and here are some photos for the exhibition.

Since I am a murakami fans, the photo will be mainly focus on his works.
The monogram Wrapping on museum is designed by Richard prince


Marc Jacobs and Takashi Murakami attend the opening ceremony as well.


Murakami and his artworks in this exhibition
















Stehpen sprouse

Richard Prince


Some vintage trunks and special order products

Artworks by other artists ( details can be seen on the guide book)

windows of Louis Vuitton store also promote this exhibtion



Unlike MOCA exhibition in US , there is only guide books available as souvenir for this exhibition
Click here if you want to collect it


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Teacher Gifts

On Studio 5 today, Emily showed some of our teacher thank you gifts.  We have tried so hard to stock up so we will have a great selection for all of our guests, but as you can imagine, it gets a little crazy sometimes!  So, if you come in and don't see what you want, please ask!  You can order a certain bag and come back later to pick it up, or gather your own supplies and we can help you wrap it up while you are at our store.  Here is the link to the Studio 5 segment in case you missed it:  http://studio5.ksl.com/?nid=54&sid=6504444

Don't forget to come in and get 10% off your entire purchase on Thursday, May 21st!  Just mention that you watched Studio 5!  

Deal of the Day

Watch Studio 5 today at 11:00 to see Emily showing some of our Teacher Thank You gifts! If you come in today or tomorrow (Wed or Thurs), tell us you saw Studio 5, and get 10% off your entire purchase! Yipee!

Great Baby Gift Ideas

>A few guests can get together and get a big laundry basket. Place in it a long clothes line with outfits, diapers, bibs, etc. pinned to it. It can also be used as a room decoration. It has a bit of everything and something to carry it in!

Baby Quilt - here's a great gift from those that love to sew and quilt. Find an alphabet quilt pattern. Each square has a letter of the alphabet on it and a picture of an object that started with that letter. It can have numbers too. Each guest can be given/sent a square before the shower and can embroider, quilt, or embellish it according to her own taste. If the quilt is meant to be a wall hanging, guests can also attach little items like rattles and toys. Be sure that everyone signs their own block in some way and have the blocks returned by a certain date in order to have it put together. This can also be used as a decoration at the shower.

Make a scrapbook album. Take blank scrapbook pages and have everyone write down their well wishes (without Mom knowing it) for the new baby. This can be done at or before the shower and can be given at the shower or to Mom while she is in the hospital. If given after the shower, it can include photos taken there.

Pass out sheets of heavy paper decorated with baby related stamps, stickers, or pictures several lines drawn on. Have the guests write their name on the paper and then write down some baby/parenting advice. Once everyone is finished, collect them, add a cover, punch holes in it, and tie it together with some ribbon. Then hand it to Mom to read aloud. This will be entertaining as well as touching and is a nice keepsake. There is tons of room for creativity on this one.

Have each guest bring an extra gift (small item recommended) for Daddy-to-be and the host of the shower will then place them in large gift bag to present to him at the close of the party (usually after the main gifts are opened). He opens this with Mommy-to-be at home or in presence of close family or friends.

Diaper Shower – For a second (or more) baby, consider a diaper shower. Ask each guest to bring only a package of diapers as a gift. Some guests may bring other gifts also, but Mom will end up with a mountain of diapers … something she'll really need! Items could also include anything associated with diapering such as wipes, ointment, powder, etc.

Casserole Shower – For the mother who has everything already, how about a Casserole Shower? Have each guest bring a casserole or other ready-to-cook meal that can be frozen or stored until after the baby is born. Be sure to have the containers clearly labeled with contents and any cooking instructions. How helpful that will be when Mom and Baby come home!

Book Party – Have each guest purchase and give a copy of their favorite childhood book.

Adriana Copaceanu provides people with creative gift ideas that don't blow the bank. Gift Baskets for Baby to Birthday and Beyond, are just some gift ideas you'll find at her site: abcgiftsandbaskets.com.

Touchy Touchy

I really can't stand all the touchy moments =/
everyone snapping at each other
*shudders*
too unbearable =(

What do you do when someone you love,
is gone...forever?

I only wish I know the answer...
SIGHS LOUDLY

suicide is stupid
read it, remember it

Sometimes you just feel like crying when no one knows how you felt
Sometimes you just feel like screaming in rage at thoughtless people
Sometimes you just feel like hugging someone so tight and never let them go
Yet sometimes you just can't stop thinking
"What's wrong with me?"

ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE ME MAD?!
ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE ME CRY?!
OR ARE YOU JUST SICK OF ME?!








go get a life
so-called-best-friend
*pffft*


I wasted my whole day crying cause of YOU




P.S despite how i feel right now, I still don't think suicide is a good idea. NOT

P.P.S sorry about my ranting. It's about someone who's like my best friend. In reality? No.


From: Darkling Lovecraft aka Suezie

Wrong impression

In case you're reading this again
I wasn't talking about yaa
I was mentioning about some other things, which I could see why you thought it's about You.
But it's not.
So stop worrying!! *hugs tightly*
you know who you are ;)


Having headache now T_T
something keeps pounding on my head
I probably should get some sleep
but I can't!! ISH!!

I just really adore this picture x)

That's all for now *yeahhh, too tired*



Nevertheless, I still think everything happens for a reason


P.S Edited some pictures and I just can't stop looking at it xD *perasan much*

P.P.S IMYILYMTYK!!


From: Darkling Lovecraft aka Suezie

Puff Puff PUFFY =D

lol. ignored the title peeps

Been holding back of alotsa stuff lately =/
just can't seem to blah it all out or something..
izit the lack of trust or what?
*something is just-so-terribly wrong*

First there's someone
some people
and some events

and todayyy
I cried like hell =(
yeahh yeahhh waterworks all
till I got a sickening headache =='
*imagine that*
but i got a reason to cry, and it's a very extremely good reason


actually, its more than one reason =/
there's someone having so much fun and forgot about ME
that's ONE of the reasons nee
I hate being used, blehh

Downloading picture editors stuff at the moment
Am gonna edit as much pics as I can again xD
old habits haunts back alright
as usual =)
*finally a smile*

picture of the day x)

bla bla blaa xD


P.S Wishing so much that am with them now =(

P.P.S Exams are coming soon. Thank you for reminding me.


From: Darkling Lovecraft aka Suezie

Rare collection of Hermes bag

Those Hermes bags were no longer produced and almost impossible to find now.

1.Himalaya (199x)



2.Verrou II (2001)



3.Gobi (1994)





4.Sesame(1994)




5.Cadenas Kelly (1992)



Which one you like most?
Those bag cost US$4000 but authentic Hermes gifts is absolutely affordable.
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