Welcoming 2015 with an open heart

Alhamdulillah ... bright 2015 so far.  Happy New Year to everyone. Yes, I know it's almost February :)

Let me just share with you my 2015 progress.



Being part of Wedding Cover Magazine and columnist for January 2015 issue .


Here's the cover. Had my small contribution - a pair of handmade cushion.

Details :-

Magazine : Inspirasi Perkahwinan
Theme : English Wall Paper
Whole deco & Bouquet : Wedding by Emma
Handmade Bloom Cushions : Safinaz Yusof
Model : Mila Jirin ( Reality TV artist - Akademi Fantasia )

See that bloom cushion ? .. Specially handmade by me. Bring an element for entire deco

Introducing the team that had put so much effort in making sure the cover turn out great.

Humble Mila .. nice to meet you girl!

I also did share on "how to do" the bloom cushions with the readers.  It was a last minute request from the journalist actually..so, i just provide them with my Instagram notes ! I may need to share it here soon.

My fabric flowers was done a few days ahead before the photo shoot took place.

the cushion is open for pre-order

As you flip thru a few more pages you may find my other contribution. There's two Sirih Junjung arrangement shared.  Combining modern and classic fresh flowers for the first arrangement. And modern look for the second arrangement. Was asked to arrange them in a small basket.

The Polianthes Tuberosa "Harum Sundal Malam" and Roses mixture of classic and modern Sirih Junjung

The next arrangement i simply used hydrangea and baby breath. And by adding peach color ribbon it somehow give soft touch to the entire arrangement. As you can see i chose natural color pallet.

I was also given one more column to share my thoughts on 2015 wedding favors trend. Hope the readers will gain some input and rough idea for their coming wedding. ( eventho the notes that i emailed has been edited hahaha ). I might share my original note in the blog soon too.

oh i don't quite like the profile picture tho hahaha...  i look big!

Not bad for a new start yeah!
InsyaAllah more projects to come and bring colorful 2015 ahead ..Please stay with me for more updates. Can't wait to share with all of you !

New Year RESOLUTION : JANGAN MALAS UPDATE BLOG !!!  ( PLEASE CONSISTENTLY UPDATE THE BLOG !!! )

p/s : No matter how you feel, GET UP, DRESS UP & FIGHT for your dreams ! Happy 2015...

Do It Yourself Demo .. extra deco for a wedding

Throwback ...

21 September 2014. Accepted an invitation to do a wedding extra deco by a local wedding magazine Inspirasi Perkahwinan at Shah Alam Convention Center, Shah Alam. In conjunction of a Wedding Expo.

I chose to show deco props from recycled water bottles, news paper, broken cups, egg carton, fabric remnants. And displayed them as a deco for a guest book table.  Did some preparation a couple of days ahead. I was kind a nervous actually as it's been years since my last class.

Happy to go with my tool box which was a gift from Jua,  my best friend and my sewn apron.

The demo was supposed to be conducted at 2pm but since session before me took more time so my slot has been brought forward to 3pm. 

Can you see my butterflies in my stomach ??? hahah ..

Up on stage .. i think it was like a bullet train hahaha... just to keep me calm i invited the audience to join me. At least I was not talking alone. And it's more interesting to have it hands on.

Here are the deco props that i shared with the audience... Maybe i can do tutorial here in the blog too.

Newspaper balls glued on broken cup. Elegant and classic look right!

should you have remnants..dont just throw it away but clip it as a ribbon.

and i have that egg carton as the tray...

• flower from recycled water bottles
• flower balls from old news paper and book
• flower balls stand from broken cups and bottle
• frame from a jam bottle
• fabric ribbon from remnants and wooden clips
• extra deco from tree root and pearls

Alhamdulillah the demo went well and the lucky audience got the favors from me. 

#workshop #demo #class #craft #safinazyusof 

+6019-2057004

safinaz.yusof@gmail.com

Handmade Door Gift done for a school reunion

Received a request from my former primary mate ( sekolah rendah gombak setia - yes, i was the former student in Gombak before moved to Petaling Jaya in 1986 ).  50 pax of twine coasters as a door gift for her secondary school reunion. 

Took me a few days to get it done with number of stages. From soaking the cotton twine, drying them  until the packaging stage. Oh ya ..A box consist of 4 coasters. Meaning 50pax x 4pcs = 200pcs manually done..yes, manually..ie handmade :) ...

fyi, i soaked the cotton twine by using food coloring.

Colored the twine according to theme color of the event. I did 2pcs of  blue and 2pcs original color.

luckily it was sunny days to let them dried ...

oh that was my lunch during one of my days making coasters

Most of the work was done in Kuantan and two days before the delivery headed to Kuala Lumpur because i have another task to be done there. So, continue the unfinished work at my brother's place.

With sleepless nights... finally the coasters done ... and nicely packed in a transparent boxes.

    handwritten label and secured with cotton twine.

Should you need this kind of handmade gift kindly email / whatsapp to the following :-

safinaz.yusof@gmail.com

+60192957004

p/s: I need at least a month before to place the order.

Because of Emerald ...

Emerald : A lively, radiant, lush green - the Color of the year 2013.

Even it's last year color .. the color somehow still blend in 2014.

source : http://www.pantone.com

was requested to do a few stalks of Bunga Telor. Gave 4 samples for client to choose. Alhamdulillah she chose the one with purple ribbon and flowers design. Just that i have to change the ribbon and flowers to Emerald color.

Faced a few hick ups due to shortage of supply and not so much of choices of Emerald flowers in Kuantan. Thus end up to a conclusion to used hues of green flowers and the ribbon going to be in Emerald.

The job was really based on trust ...and thanks Datin for your trust in me.  I just make the arrangement and deal with her Personal Assistant who's happened to be a good friend of mine. Which makes the deal much easier :)

tadaaaa .... the outcome !

The bouquets safely delivered at her office in Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur.

And very glad that she's really happy with the outcome. Thanks again Datin and Marisa.

email : safinaz.yusof@gmail.com

whatsapp : +6019-2057004

safinaz yusof - a little bliss in every moment

D.I.Y work published for August 2014 issue in Inspirasi Perkahwinan.

The photoshoot was done just a few days before Ramadhan. Held at the Inspirasi Perkahwinan's Studio in Shah Alam. Before this the photoshoot were taken place at my requested area but for a change i agreed to make a way to their studio...once awhile. It's okay tho :) ..

here's some shoots .. behind the scene or behind the page heheheh ... sambung cerita from my last post 

And alhamdulillah thank you for the handsome outcome !

oh ya i forgot to attach the cover for August issue .. Hanis Zalikha.

come to think of it..it's about time for me to have my compilation piece of my published work ever since my appearance in Inspirasi Perkahwinan and Pesona Pengantin magazine few years back.

Shall think of something..

For any of my readers out there who want to get in touch with me.. yes, fell free to write in to my contact details below :-

email : safinaz.yusof@gmail.com

whatsapp : +6019-2057004

okay... i want to make my self a cup of coffee ..i have another post later :) ..

Custom made Pouches

It's sewing time again after such a long break ( break because of raya cookies je pun heheh ).

Received an order from Mak Ngah Noor for her niece's wedding on 23rd August in Batu Kikir, Negeri Sembilan.

Was asked to get 300pcs of pouches with cream and gold theme.

Had to rush after the hantaran week  and get the pouches done as fast as I could.  Cut 300pcs and get them edging in Kuala Lumpur.

But get them assembled in Kuantan. Hahaha... had 2 work stations just to get them done :) ..

Alhamdulillah... safely delivered and I guess they have been distributed to their guest during the ceremony this afternoon.

pouches done ...move on to the next project .. the hantaran.

Do It Your Self

Okay It's 32 degree celsius .. need fresh and cooler air. Hmm but let just quickly update this blog and head up for evening run shortly.

I'm looking forward for some good feedback pertaining my DIY recycled project with the local #wedding magazine. Hopefully it turns out OKAY.. 

The photoshoot took place last week at their studio..yeah it was my first time heading there..( they usually come and see me..so this time around why not doing it at their place..quite pleasant getaway actually eventho pretty far hahahha ).

I was asked to provide some recycled materials / ideas that can be used for the future brides and grooms  on their wedding. And coincidently i was actually in my DIY mode.. kutip apa yang jumpa at home..plus since I'm into baking also so i collected egg cartons, tins, bottles..so just use them !. Eh,  They just read my mind is it ??? 

So, i agreed to be featured in their next issue ..

Such a good feeling when you're able to work with a good team. Easy to work with.. Please don't get bored with me ! .. 

I've prepared some easy steps for all the viewers to follow InsyaAllah.. 

Should the viewers need hands on coach...hmm lets have WORKSHOP ! .. why not ya ... I'm happy to teach.

Okay... need to catch Asar...and head to the beach to run ... See ya when i see ya !!!

Some Centerpiece ideas in Inspirasi Perkahwinan June 2014

Alhamdulillah, my work has been published in Inspirasi Perkahwinan magazine for June 2014 issue.
The photoshoot was done somewhere last month. With all the hick ups the photoshoot was smoothly conducted.  Kinda routine to have last minute request for a photoshoot from them but I'm always open to provide materials for their magazine. More than happy to be part in contributing ideas to all readers out there.  Hope I'm able to reach their needs :) !..

for this issue I'm supposed to create a few centerpieces.  And i came out with a few deco centerpieces

and also take away centerpieces ( the guest can bring home the centerpiece ! - its easier for both the guest and the host ! - hassle free ) . I may suggest this concept for " Close " ceremony for close families and friends. .. if you have 1000 guests or more you might want to hire people to give the favors.

So help yourself to get the copy ... tq for IP team for always having me in their magazine.

Late Post - MPC in IP July 2013

Assalamualaikum and hi everyone ..

Hadoiyaiiiii ... my last update was in May 2013. Pretty much busy starting May onwards. Was away for a few weeks. And busy again after that. Alhamdulillah despite the tiredness and fatigue.
All of the sudden its already Ramadhan and again full time in the kitchen...continuing mum's legacy .. BISKUT RAYA.  I shall post a few pic of that in another post. Tonite it will be my late post of my work in Inspirasi Perkahwinan which has been published in July 2013 issue.

I have posted earlier in MPC's FB Fan Page .

And let me publish it over here :)

The pages was about centerpiece, hantaran and also hand bouquet. Oh ya... wedding favor !.
For centerpiece and hantaran we proposed beach as the theme. We used beach sand and also assortment of seashells as deco items. And the most outstanding shoot product was the seashells hand bouquet. To blend and potray the theme, we get coral color satin ribbon and paper strings to tie the bouquet and vase, candles for the centerpiece and tin for the favor.

For hantaran 

tq for viewing peeps !!! ...