Hello friends.
I've been slacking on saying hello. Sorry about that. If you want to know the truth, i took ISTQB software testing certification exam last week and the pace of all the reading and assignments made me a little nutso. The exam result was released on friday and a big sigh of relief that i passed! I'm completely DONE and i can't tell you how excited i am.
Now i am free to get busy doing some of the fun winter projects i have been planning. For starters, i've made another version of a french rustic pin cushion tray. If you remember, it's a special on-going collaboration project with my very creative and talented friend, Pei Li.
This adorable pin cushion is made with Pei Li's beautiful and chic pale pink french rustic tray. An adorable sweet little miniature angel with little peals embraces the side of the rustic tray. The sweet lovely ribbons, crochet lace and peals add a romantic finishing touch. I can't tell you how psyched i am with the result.
I've used a natural linen fabric for the square cushion and finished it off with a beautiful linen fan lace trim.
I really love how it turned out ~ such a simple and sweet project, and a perfect size for storing any adorable pins! It even looks good by itself as a home decor and would brighten up any room this holiday season.
Let the good times roll...
Wishing you a cosy festive holiday season.
More soon.
Love to you and yours.
what a very sweet little angle- Hope your holidays are going well-
Posted by: Ren Lady Of The Arts | December 18, 2011 at 03:15 AM
Hi sweet Jacqueline,
all your creations are sugar sweet!
Have a relaxing week before Christmas, 7 more sleeps.. can you believe Xmas comes that soon!
Much love to you sweet one xxxxx
Posted by: ~*~saskia~*~ | December 18, 2011 at 03:15 AM
Congratulations Jacqueline, for passing the exam! Truly happy for you! Now you can continue with all the other projects you have in lined with gusto! I adore this winter version of the pin cushion tray, it would look fantastic even as a home decor piece!
Happy Sunday to you!
Pei Li
Posted by: Dollhouse Miniatures by Pei Li | December 18, 2011 at 07:33 AM
Good to see you are doing well Jacqueline! Congratulations on passing your exam! I understand the busy feeling that comes with trying to study. I had no time to prepare for the holiday season until school let out for the term.
Cute pincushion!
Laura :)
Posted by: Laura | December 18, 2011 at 07:36 AM
So glad to have you back. I have missed you!
Posted by: Angie Fraley | December 18, 2011 at 08:00 AM
Congratulations! It feels good, right? So happy you are back making goodies to share with us. Wishing you an amazing week. I will feel relieved as soon as my house painting is finished and all things are back including the Christmas decorations. Love to you dear Jacqueline!
Posted by: Elizabethglz | December 18, 2011 at 11:42 AM
love the details! amazing work! congratulations that you've passed your test. fun times ahead. happy holidays!
Posted by: alison | December 18, 2011 at 03:52 PM
Again a perfect collaboration with an adorable and beautiful result! And of course, congratulations on passing your exam, dear Jacqueline! Now you can really enjoy your holiday season :-)
Love to you
Bea
Posted by: Bea | December 18, 2011 at 06:54 PM
Hello my dear. This is so beautiful ;)
I wanted to ask you if you have a button/ badge for your blog or shop? I would love to add you to my sidebar ;)
(140px sq ~ if you do want to send me something)
Wishing you lots of love and happiness during this Christmas season! xo
Posted by: e l l a | December 18, 2011 at 11:29 PM
Absolutely gorgeous project! amazing, you are so talented Jacqueline!
Posted by: Kinga | December 19, 2011 at 04:00 AM
Hi Jacqueline,
Lovely to have you back with such a beautiful piece... that software testing certificate sounds complicated! Happy to hear you went well.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and New Year Jacqueline and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work in the new year.
Love to you,
Allison xx
Posted by: Allison | December 19, 2011 at 04:32 AM
congrats on passing your exam and i can totally understand the relief! i'm sure you will have a very merry holiday now...can't wait to see your projects! your pin cushion is sooo beautiful - wow!
Posted by: linda | December 19, 2011 at 05:29 AM
Hi dear Jacqueline, I really missed your posts but CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so proud of you, my dear friend!
And the pincushion is quite adorable!
Wishing you a lovely week , with much love!
Posted by: Mina | December 19, 2011 at 08:10 AM
Such details and fine work!
Congrats on passing the exam! I can't even fathom what it's all about. Hehe.
Posted by: Cookie Cutter | December 19, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Just dropping by to say hello :) haven’t been here for ages, how are you?
congratulations - now you can relax a bit! finished my exams a few weeks a ago i know how you feel!
i love this little creation of your,beautiful and practical... I hope you are enjoying this wonderful time of the year, warm wishes to you and your family, and let’s try to catch up a bit more next year!
xo sandra
Posted by: sandra | December 19, 2011 at 10:31 PM
Congratulations on passing your exam, dear Jacqueline! That is quite an accomplishment!! And I love your darling angel. Wishing you beautiful holidays and the best New Year ever!!! Thank you for your sweetness and friendship throughout this past year. xo – g
Posted by: Georgianna | December 20, 2011 at 02:34 AM
Congratulations to you dear Jacqueline! Clever girl. It is good to see you back. I LOVE your sweet little angel...she is so pretty. Have a truly lovely Christams. Moira xx
Posted by: Moira Neal | December 20, 2011 at 07:01 PM
Yahoooo for you dear one...and your pincushion is adorable!!!
May your holidays be blessed with much love and JOY!
Thank you for all your sweet friendship and the lovely contribution to my book...you are such a blessing to me. xoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: koralee | December 20, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Awwww, what a sweet pincushion!
Congrats on passing your exam. So glad that you can focus on projects now!
All the best to you. Big hugs.
Posted by: anne | December 21, 2011 at 12:28 AM
Congratulations on passing your exam. I love your pin cushion. You always create such wonderful things. Happy Holidays! Hugs, Lori
Posted by: lori | December 22, 2011 at 08:17 AM
What an adorable little pin cushion! Congratulations on your exam. Yay! Hope you have a wonderful holiday :)
Posted by: Tricia | December 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Oh fab! Congrats on passing the exam.
Have a magical, Merry Christmas dear Jacqueline!
Monica xoxo
Posted by: Monica | December 24, 2011 at 12:45 AM
WOW! Congrats on passing that exam...I am super impressed. And that pin cushion...is really cool/ You definitely captured "rustic" and "french." Awesome!
Posted by: AG Ambroult | January 05, 2012 at 01:44 AM