WINTER SNOW MUFF SHOUJO COLOURED

Here's wishing everyone Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and a better 2016 ahead for everyone!

I finally coloured this older digi stamp image titled 'Winter Muff Shoujo' from last year, she is one of the more popular images - though I am not sure why. Anyhow, this shoujo is coloured with markers, coloured pencils and pastels on normal cartridge paper. The trees are coloured pencils and the pink sky is an overlay in Photoshop.

She is available here: https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/210116641/winter-snow-muff-shoujo-digital-stamp

Everything is currently backlogged as I have an infected finger since months ago, and it seems I am allergic to my cellphone or the phone case too (recurring blisters on my fingers and palm) so can't work as fast as I should with listing items on my vintage shop. And I am helping out a friend with selling, and my aunt as well. And I had a nasty flu that put me out of work for over a week but thankfully it is almost gone now.

I will be working on an Autumn Shoujo series after some occasion-specific themes. Also *maybe* a youtube vlog; except editing videos takes a lot of time and my computer does not have space for vids nor do I have proper setups for shooting videos. So I may end up sticking to traditional blog tutorials. We will see.

And yes, I have an anonymous youtube channel since several years ago (list types), I made it for cataloging and to test out iMovie. Don't ask which username, I prefer to keep it anonymous and don't really care for it lol. Yes it is very nerdy, everyone thinks the channel owner is a he for some reason. Maybe I would have continued if the vids were not automatically taken down even though they were under 'fair use'! I am sick of disputing that with youtube so yeah let's just leave it at that.

NEW CHRISTMAS & WINTER DIGI STAMPS

Here are some winter and Christmas digi stamps just released in my shop! Managed to churn out some art but still delayed on other work these few months because of a nasty infection on my left index finger that won't go away and an allergy breakout. Thankfully I am right-handed!

Also if you haven't heard about the new Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog, our first challenge has started and ends this coming Monday (and subsequent Monday night fortnightly)! Maybe these stamps can give you some inspiration.

First off, "Miss Santa" doing gift shopping!
Available at: https://www.etsy.com/listing/251658866/christmas-digital-stamp-miss-santa-digi

This is "Elf Boy", first male character in my digi stamps. Originally he was supposed to be a christmas elf but decided to make him more generic so he can be used for any occasions.
Available at: https://www.etsy.com/listing/251579589/boy-elf-digital-stamp-png-fantasy-digi

These are separate "Christmas Stocking"  PNGs elements to accent your crafts. The hollies can be layered to create borders, embellishments, or a wreath even.
Available at: https://www.etsy.com/listing/251822122/christmas-stocking-holly-digital-stamps

"Sailor Girl Cameo". She too was supposed to be Christmas-related with hollies surrounding the border, but it was too messy and ended up preferring this digi to be more versatile. Christmas elements can be easily added to the border.
Available at: https://www.etsy.com/listing/252115035/sailor-girl-cameo-digital-stamp-digi

"Beanie Girl". I gave her a cute dress, since it is mini dress she can also be used in autumn or spring-themed cards.
Available at: https://www.etsy.com/listing/253405353/beanie-girl-digital-stamp-autumn-winter

GOODBYE LUPIN HELLO MIU MIU

Sad to report that Lupin, that feral cat I blogged in April has passed away around end Aug. She died probably while secretly giving birth to her 2nd litter of kittens in the attic. Unfortunately that batch of kittens all died as a result. RIP kitties.

Before bf came to Singapore in May, I mentioned Lupin's first litter of kitties! Well, she had 2 boys and 1 girl. The 2 boys were adopted by other families.

Some last shots of Lupin. Skittish, she didn't like anyone touching her.

This is the cobwebs-covered female kitty bf kept, which we initially identified as 'Antbite' lol. She is now called Miu, Miumiu or Miyu because she responds to it. Here she is with Lupin her mother, and she learnt to eat kibble very early on, at under 4 weeks old.

The black male kitten! So cute =)

 And their striped brother!

This was why she was called 'Antbite'!! Red ants were biting the poor little creature in this shot because her favourite spot was in the bushes where there was a nest of them. Here bf is trying to get the ants off her and she started hissing whenever he came near after that episode - associated trauma lol.

 

2nd time a few days later, trying to take a photo of her, she was still grumpy!

Her soulful looking brother.

Kiwi cat sniffing at the striped kittens. The two black kittens were hissing at her for some reason, but not this striped one. This 'throne' is now Miu's fave sleeping spot.

When bf came back to California in end-Aug, Antbite / Miu has grown much. At first she kept hissing (now her trademark gesture) non-stop at Kiwi after being transferred indoors, and had to be kept in the bathroom to accustom both of them to each other. After a few days of settling territorial issues and swiping at faces, I think they have made peace, and Kiwi's being quite tolerant, sharing space and toys. Miu has grown friendly and very playful. Always hungry too. Yes, she was spayed a few weeks back and got her shots too.

Kiwi has taught Miu some cat etiquette, Miu imitates Kiwi by using the same litterbox and scratch post even though there are 2 separate ones for them. One litterbox is exclusively for pee, and the other for poop. One scratching post (the flat cardboard types) is ignored while the other is used all the time. So strange, maybe they're saving it till the older one breaks lol. Kiwi has learnt to pick up a toy in her mouth (which Miu always does), and then call out loudly at night. Maybe it's the new kitty resident or the new toy but it's something she hasn't done before, except once when she caught a live rat.

Kiwi found a new spot to sleep after Miu kept trying to sleep together with her. Two places Miu are not allowed are: the shelf layer under a table where Kiwi plays and chill out, and the top of the luggage which is still not packed away! Kiwi is not a lap cat, but will occasionally share a bed in the mornings.

Kiwi hates halloween giant spiders. Wave bye bye!

LEMON SHORTBREAD CHALLENGE BLOG

The Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog is now live! Thank you to all who were waiting for it and hope to see you participating in our fortnightly challenge to win some cute Lemon Shortbread digi stamps! Also you will get to see the talented design team's creations if you run out of ideas. If you are on Facebook, please join our Facebook group to receive updates, freebies or share your craftworks with others!

http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.com

NEW DIGI STAMPS FOR WINTER

Here are the latest digis that I've just released, have been quite swamped lately and couldn't come up with more illustrations for upcoming winter but will try! And this year I didn't do any autumn pics fast enough, only Halloween lol.

This is 'Cloud Traveller', based on Chinese mythology, you can call her a fairy of sorts, with a bit of my touch. Been meaning to colour her but no time yet!

My digis are now available in JPG and PNG if you purchase them from my Etsy shop.
Cloud Traveller is available here: https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/248183633/

Next is something more general, in case you'd like a versatile image for happy occasions!

'Party Celebration' is available here: https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/248589415/

Last, meet 'Winter Sulk'! We all have those days. There isn't any winter in Singapore but I hope this illustration captures the mood well.

She is available here: https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/247912593/