Stolen!

Appeal for any information related to the whereabouts of this. This is a OOAK (one of a kind) in that

• it has gingerbread exterior with ivory lattice inside
• it has a heart zip
• it has 2 pockets
• its zip is 7" long
• I can't make another one just like it 'cos I don't have enough materials

Do let me know if you spot this, thanks!
Email me at buunybag@ymail.com or leave a message in the shoutbox or send me a message on FB.
ps: This is not a publicity gimmick :-(

Time Management

Extracted from parentingbydesign.com

Gal. 6:10: Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith (NIV). 

With so many needs around us, our families have many opportunities to "do good." Most of you will agree that we need to take Paul's advice, step up to the plate and serve others. The question is, where do we begin? Paul has some helpful advice-our charitable works should not be limited to believers ("do good to all"), but our brothers and sisters in Christ should take priority ("especially the household of faith").

Serving others is a great way to combat entitlement in our children and foster a thankful attitude. Find a place where your family can serve together on a consistent basis and make sure your local body of believers is included if possible. When you serve together as a family, everyone will be blessed.

Make serving others, especially fellow believers, a family priority.

***** some input from me below:

One good opportunity to serve together as a family is to do kettling for Salvation Army near Christmas.

Last year, DS, DD and I opted to kettle at IKEA Alexandra the week before Christmas. It was a bit odd at first wearing the apron and ringing the very shrill bell but after a while it didn't seem to matter. DS enjoyed it 'cos he discovered that $2 could go a long way at IKEA with a hotdog and free flow of his favourite Sprite. Each slot is 2 hours and DS sure can drink lots of Sprite in 2 hours. DD will mix the drinks from different nozzles when refilling. BTW, washroom's just down the escalator.

Kettling is much easier than selling flags.

• people come to you so you don't have to approach anyone
• indoors vs outdoors

If you're interested, go check out the Salvation Army site sometime in Oct/Nov. Or check with me then. We'll be going kettling again this year!

Have a blessed evening.

Fruits of the spirit

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Made these tags out of felt from Daiso and bits of fabric. Can you match the tag to its back?
Have a blessed day!

Making a statement

Little Statement has kindly provided BunnyBags blog readers a discount coupon for their lil' clothes with big style. Have a look at the clothes (and other stuff) there besides the international brands like Levi's, Gap and Zara for your kids, nieces, nephews, friends' kids, nieces, nephews... LOL! Do you need a reason to check out cute clothes?

There is no limit to the number of customers who can use it but each customer can only use 5 times. The coupon code is BB7110. Key in this coupon code upon checking out. It gives the customer a 10% discount and free shipping anywhere in Singapore.

Click here to get to Little Statement.

With all my heart

I must confess, I don't do anything with all my heart. Not even BunnyBags. It's not easy when there are many responsibilities and distractions. Nevertheless, I shall perservere!

My camera has certain special effects that I'm not aware of. The colour of this fabric is actually darker than the lighter ones and lighter than the darker ones. Cute, ah? LOL
Zippered pouch with tissue holder on the side. Added a bit of fun colours inside to brighten it up.
Have a blessed, rainy day!

Don't matter if you're black or white

I like MJ's songs. Some of them. Do you?

This giveaway is a reversible tote which has a base of 4" x 6". Leave a comment here or in the shoutbox or like the photo in facebook for a chance to win this. Draw's on 25 Feb (Friday) at noon. Free local shipping!

Coasting along

These past few weeks after CNY have been rather 'slow' for me. You could tell, ya? I've not been updating this blog as often. I'm clearing backlog though, and this is one fun project for me. :-)

4 round coasters that are reversible with strawberries on one side and hearts on the other. Bright, cheery colours to bring on a smile.

Soccer fan

DS' CCA is soccer. While his school team hasn't won any matches (yet!) since the team's only a year old, he's still wants to join and play. Recess time, lunchtime, anytime...so, because of this, he has to bring PE attire almost every day. Soccer's on Mon, Wed, Fri. Sports and Wellness on Tuesdays and Thursdays on some weeks.

Made 2 more laundry bags for DS to pack his uniform/PE attire. from Robert Kaufman's fishes and sorry but I can't remember who's Airport.
Go environment friendly by using a laundry bag instead of plastic ones. :-)
Have a blessed, rainy day!

Trusting God with Our Kids

Extracted from parentingbydesign.com

Ex. 2:2-3: But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile (NIV).

Pharaoh ordered that every male born to the Hebrews be thrown in the Nile. Moses was born during this time and, after three months, his mother realized she could hide him no longer. Imagine her angst as she left him in the basket among the reeds in the Nile River! She did not know what the future held, but she released her son by her faith in God.

Some moments bring a special awareness that we, too, are releasing our kids to God. Saying goodbye as we drop them off for their first day of kindergarten. Handing them the car keys as they take it out for a drive on their own. Watching them stand at the altar and commit their life to another in marriage. As you release your kids, remember that God has a plan! The road may not always be easy, but have faith in His wisdom and eternal purposes.

Trust God-they really are His kids after all.

Taking delight

What do you take delight in?
I like durians, mini cornettos and bbq mashmallows. However, do you know what happens when you take delight in the Lord?

Take delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. ~ Psalm 37:4
Have a blessed day!

Opening boxes

Boxy zippered pouch made from super combed cotton inside and outside. 3 pockets inside and personalised for John.
Have a blessed day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

May you be blessed always.

God's Example of Empathy

Gen. 3:21: The Lord made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them (NIV).  

Eating from the tree did not have the result Adam and Eve hoped. While they became like God in their ability to recognize both good and evil, they soon realized it was their own evil that was revealed. The result? Shame entered the world for the first time.

This single verse from the Bible has astounding ramifications! Despite Adam's and Eve's blatant disobedience, and the fact that incredibly significant consequences were going to be delivered, God responded with perfect empathy. After they committed the most significant sin of all time, God acknowledged their feelings and made garments of skin to cover their shame!

What an amazing and loving Father we have! As parents, we must try to model that same empathy to our kids, even in the midst of their disobedience. How? By soliciting their thoughts, feelings, motivations, and insecurities even as we deliver necessary consequences and grieving with them over the tough, but necessary lessons of life.

As you experience God's incredible love, let the overflow of a grateful heart motivate and guide your parenting.

How much is that doggie in the window?

Made another pet doggie bed for Button today out of oxford cottons of doggie print with lime mushrooms. Base is interfaced with 7oz padding while 'walls' are stuffed with fibrefill. Reversible so that you can have it either way up.
Listen to Patti Page's version of this song in youtube here.

Cleared for take-off

This was what DS requested for, his macbook sleeve, when he spotted this fighter jet cotton twill at Spotlight. It's a snug fit since I was limited by the 1m zip from Daiso. Padded with 7oz interfacing for added protection. DS' initial choice of flannel for the lining was replaced by this white dots on mint oxford.

One last request make - a drawstring pouch for his charger. If there's sufficient, I might make him a new wallet. :-)

Have a blessed day!

DS' New Notebook Cover

DS likes this fighter jet twill that he chose from Spotlight. He already has a laundry bag made from this. The macbook sleeve is, well, work in progress, along with the backpack. I did manage to finish this notebook cover though. His requests include a pocket for his origami paper and the elastic.

DD's New Coin Pouch

DD requested for a new 'wallet'. Her requests were a zip along 2 sides of a rectangle, flap inside so that stuff won't fall out and pocket for her EZlink card and library card. She wanted the doggy print oxford cotton on the outside and calico lining.

Happy Lunar New Year!

Hands-free

Made this backpack for my niece whose birthday's next week. Oxford cotton exterior fully lined with calico. Panel of internal pockets across one side with drawstring top. Flap is secured with 2 side-release snap locks. All stress points have been reinforced. Adjustable straps are not interfaced so that they'll remain softer but have been reinforced with 4 passes so they don't give way.
Happy Birthday!