Scrappily Forever After

Bruno: My New Baby

2012-01-29T17:06:00.003+08:00

He's cute, cuddly, so sweet and adorable... and he's mine! ♥

Half japanese spitz and half chinese sharpei, the latest type of male species that has captured my heart. Haha! :D

I got him yesterday and already bought him to the vet for check-up. All's good with him. Newly groomed, nails trimmed, 5-in-1 shot done and doggie vitamins purchased. He's scheduled for de-worming next Saturday.

Oh dear, this one's going to distract me from scrapbooking and card-making!

Have a blessed Sunday!

Nikki Sivils "Summer" Happy Birthday Cards

2012-01-27T20:19:00.005+08:00

Hello again!

Here are my last creations using Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker's "Summer" collection. I made two (2) birthday cards from what's left of the papers, and what makes me giddy about these is that one's pink (girly) and the other one's blue (boy). Teehee! :D

TGIF!

Materials used: NSS Summer patterned papers, white cardstock, EK Success happy birthday stickers, Bo Bunny flowers, Ranger liquid pearl, Ranger distress ink, Martha Stewart puncher, Shabby Green Door twine, local leaf, brad, ribbon and buttons.

Just Chillin'

2012-01-25T08:30:00.004+08:00

Hello! I'm back with another Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker "Summer" collection layout, this time using a sketch from Get Picky's January Sketch Challenge #16:

Banners are back! I honestly can't get enough of creating these lovelies, tied together with twine and NSS burlap buttons. :D

My journaling detail, with ribbon twine and NSS warm cord brads in brown.

Lastly, I used NSS Tree Love alpha stickers for the title and another NSS green cord brad as accent for the camera. :D

Cheers! :D

We Love Summer

2012-01-23T15:25:00.008+08:00

I just love long weekends. Today is a special holiday here due to the Chinese New Year. So I took the opportunity to run (a lot of) errands and after that, I have the rest of this three-day weekend to enjoy scrapping!

Here's a page based on Stuck?! Sketches' January 15th challenge:

I'm also on a Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker product roll this weekend, as I was able to create 2 LOs and 2 cards using her Summer collection. Woohoo! I looove NSS products!

I spent the whole afternoon cutting these cute images in creating my layouts and cards.

That's it for today. Tune in next for my other creations using NSS' Summer line.

Kung Hei Fat Choi! :D

Birthday Card for Mom

2012-01-15T18:11:00.004+08:00

My mother will celebrate her 65th birthday next month and I decided to make a special hand-made card for her. :)

This was my last creation out of Crate Paper's Random collection kit. I was able to make 6 layouts and 5 cards. Lovely!!!

Three-layered flowers of Prima, with a brad on the center. I outlined mini-dots on the biggest flower using Ranger liquid pearl in baby blue. The outer portions of the card were also applied with liquid pearls in gold and white opal. The top flower, on the other hand, was inked using Ranger distressing ink in tumbled glass.

The "65th" chipboards were first applied with gesso. They actually had a design that didn't fit my card, so I covered it up with gesso. Then I embossed them in yellow embossing powder, sprayed with Maya Road's iridescent pearl mist and dried with heat gun.

Lastly, my ever fave Martha Stewart monarch butterfly punch as added accent to my card.

Have a blessed Sunday. :)

Cards for Mother's Day

2012-01-11T18:58:00.016+08:00

Mother's day is still four months away but I felt the designs I was able to create on these cards make them perfect for that occasion.

As promised in my previous post, here are the hand-made cards that I made out of the scraps from Crate Paper's Random kit which we used in our LSS class held last November 2011.

Flowers, also hand-crafted
Hey, take a look at my DIY flowers! I got the inspiration from Vicky's flower tutorials. Check out her blog! She has lots of flower tutorials on the right sidebar.

Detailed paper cutting
Crate's Random papers had lots of designs that I decided to "fussy" cut them, such as this beautiful bird...

...and the red, pink, orange and white flowers in various sizes.

Notice the pink butterflies above? I speckled them with Jo Sonja gold dust. Love the effect!

That's it for today. Enjoy the rest of the week!

2 More LOs from the Crate Random Class

2012-01-04T07:40:00.001+08:00

Hello again! Yahoo! I finally finished the last 2 layouts from our Crate Random class conducted by Iris last November 2011. Here they are... Tadaaa! :))

Happy Times
Sweet Bliss
Look at that: layers of lovely flowers.

And this one, wood veneer butterfly from Studio Calico, that I dressed up with gold blings. Oh so cute!

Lastly, we played around with UTEE, stamp and gold perfect pearls. I added that bird chipboard which I painted with acrylic paints, topped with clear rock candy and silver bling for the eye.

There were still lots of papers and embellies left from the kit, so I was able to create some more. Not layouts anymore, but.......

Oh well, just wait for my next post. Hehe. :D

Gotta go!

Hello 2012. Hello 4 New LOs.

2012-01-01T20:50:00.011+08:00

Happy New Year! 2011 was another wonderful and blessed year. Despite life's trials, we all have a lot to be thankful for. Don't you agree? :D

Here's starting my 2012 with four LOs from the Crate Paper Random class of Iris Babao-Uy held last November. Yes, it took me that long to finish the 4 out of 6 LOs. Hehehe!

Anyway, here they are and I'm just so happy I was able to find time to enjoy my fave hobby once again.

Me and Teddy

My 1st Barong

Sweet and Adorable

The fourth LO is a scrap-craft new year's resolution of mine: to create more pages of myself! :))

X'mas 2010

Happy New Year!!!

I'm Back.... with a Card :D

2011-12-07T12:03:00.006+08:00

So sorry to have neglected my blog... again! I also haven't scrapped nor created anything for more than a month. The new house is still taking much of my time, plus, my company has also moved to its new office building last month as well.

Anyway, I was able to create this card last Saturday but was only able to take a photo today. It's a simple and fast one, just so I would be able to satisfy my desire to create something! LOL My mom also used up all my previous Christmas card creations so I need to replenish my stock. Hahaha!

I was also able to fit into my schedule the Crate Random workshop by Iris at our LSS. I'll post my LOs asap. Promise! :D

Materials used: DCWV white and green cardstocks, Prima flowers, Pink Paislee stamp, Fancy Pants patterned paper, Ranger stickles (holly), Ranger distress ink, Tsukineko ink, gold string.

Happy News

2011-11-05T07:39:00.003+08:00

Eek! I've been gone for quite some time again! The happy news? They're actually double happy news! First, we already moved in to our very own home! Yup, yup. I've been soooo busy arranging, unpacking, shopping stuff for the house. Next, my circle card (see previous post) won!!! I can't wait to receive the latest Christmas collection pack of Nikki Sivils' Gingerbread Land!!! Yahoo!!!

Thinking of You (Card)

2011-10-15T07:30:00.003+08:00

I read about the latest challenge at the blog of one of my fave scrapbooking brands, Nikki Sivils, and of course, I participated. :D

The challenge, scrap a size you don't normally scrap.

Instead of the usual layout, I created a card. A circle-shaped card! :D

Now, my usual cards' sizes are either square or rectangle. So this one's truly a first! :D

I used the following NS products: patterned papers from Blueberry Hill, We Are Family and Beatrice collections; journaling spot, warm cord brad and burlap button.

Other materials used are white cardstock, local lace and leaves, AAS wooden butterfly and craft wire, Ranger liquid pearl, stickles and distress inks, Martha Stewart puncher, chipboard frame, acrylic paint and hand-made lace flowers.

The two white lace flowers with green brad in the center are my hand-made creations, by the way. :D

In addition, the three-layered flowers (light orange, violet, dark orange) were among the pack of flowers that I won during a Nikki Sivils scrapbook class held in our LSS, Lasting Impressions. This prize, according to NS DT Ria Mojica, came from Nikki herself. So, in a way, this 3-layered flower also makes it a NS product. Hehehe. :D

A close-up on the sentiment, "Thinking of You." I created this card for my bestfriend, Rowena, who's currently based in Bangkok, Thailand, for her birthday this coming October 29th. I hope she receives this in the mail in time!

Before I end this post, please notice the little beaver inside the frame. I just find her sooo cute. LOL

That's it! Gotta go!

Enjoy the weekend. :)

Grow

2011-10-09T11:42:00.003+08:00

Hope everyone's having a happy Sunday! :D

Just discovered the ScrapFIT challenge blog through a local scrapbook group in Facebook, as well as their Workout #53 challenge.

I placed my journaling in my "Grow" layout of my little boy around the Tattered Angels stencil. Journaling reads: Wear your big smile. Play what you want to play. Be as happy as you can be.

Materials used: WEBSTERS PAGES: patterned papers, diecut stickers. PRIMA: patterned papers. TATTERED ANGELS: glimmer mist, stencils. Others: chipboard alphas.

Thanks as always! :D

When I Look Through the Lens, I See Life

2011-09-30T12:16:00.019+08:00

This turned out to be another sentimental layout. I love it when I get to blend all the scrapbook items as well as the photos, to complement each other. :D

It's the first time that I used a quote for a long title. This was taken from Technique Tuesdays Ali Edwards stamp collection.

I used Get Picky's September sketch challenge #12:

Our family photo was taken last April 2011. Little boy looked adorable even if he wasn't looking directly at the cam. The photographer's assistant tried in vain to make him smile. Hahaha. :D

As always, I took some close-up shots to showcase the techniques I applied in creating the layout.

Layers, layers, layers!
Look at that! Lovely layers of fussy cut patterned paper,
clustered together and further accentuated with Zva Creative crystals.

Dustic Attic bodyform chipboard
painted with white acrylic paint and Golden coarse pumice gel.
Look at that texture. Love it!

Prima swirl stencil sprayed with
Ranger blue perfect pearls mist
to fill up the upper right and lower left corners.

Materials are all from Scrap That's "Romantic Spring" May 2011 kit.

Additional embellishments: Kaisercraft metal key, Creative Imaginations metal word sentiment, Shabby Green Door baker's twine, Maya Road pearl pins, Technique Tuesdays quote stamp, Webster's Pages floral whimsy, acrylic paint, coarse pumice gel.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to submit this in time for the deadline. Totally forgot about it and was soooo busy with lots of stuff. Oh well. Hahaha! :D

However, I am entering this in Scrapbookers Anonymous' various challenges for the month of September, as follows:

1. Main challenge: chipboard
2. Birthday mini-stash challenges: long title, bling-bling and stamping! Wee!!! :D

I'd like to thank Lea for posting her comment and informing me about the above challenges. :D

Lastly, this LO is totally a 101% labor of love.

TGIF!

Scrapbook Shopping Money!!!

2011-09-26T18:27:00.003+08:00

Oh wow!!! I feel sooo lucky!!! I was the randomly drawn winner of Isay's birthday giveaway. See the announcement here!

Gosh, $50 shopping money at Scrapbook.com is already a lot! Hahaha.

Thanks sooo much Isay and happy birthday once again! :D

One Fine Day

2011-09-24T07:10:00.014+08:00

Here's a layout that I created based on Stuck?! Sketches' September 1st challenge. I love the outcome so much! Mr. Creative Mojo stayed with me the whole time I was making this page of my hubby and son. :D

The sketch challenge below:

Featuring some close-up shots.

Pictures:

Prima packaging that I re-used as background:

Bouquet of flowers tied in gold twine and bronze coils,
with MS punched butterfly covered in Jo Sonja opal dust:

WP florette with Maya Road push pins:
Title of layout:
My sentimental journaling,
with stamped quote from Technique Tuesdays stamp:

All materials used are from Webster's Pages. Main patterned paper from Wonderfall's Playtime and small pieces of paper from Spring Market's Good Living and Ladies & Gents' Framed Beauty. I also used WP's yellow florette, pink heart whimsy and scripted alpha stickers.

Other materials are Maya Roads pins, Martha Stewart punchers, Hiedi Swapp distress tool, Prima packaging, Ranger stickles, Ranger crackle paint, Jo Sonja opal dust, DCWV cardstocks, All About Scrapbooking bronze coil and yellow flowers, Tim Holtz small bird and birdcage die cuts, gold twine and blings, acrylic paints.

Thanks in advance for looking, reading and leaving some love. :D

Happy weekend.

Moms

2011-09-06T14:28:00.006+08:00

I need to make this a quick post. So many things to do, so little time.

Here's another layout that I made for Sketchy Thursdays' 9.1 challenge:

That's a photo of me with my sister-in-law and sister. We are all carrying our first-borns at the time this was taken, which was during my nephew Brian's 2nd birthday in 2009.

Patterned papers and chipboard used for this layout are all from Crate Paper's Restoration line. Flowers, swirl blings and fabric alphas from Prima. Pins from Maya Road and Jillibean Soup. Maya Road metal clip. Glitz Design stamp. Tim Holtz Distress inks. Glimmer mist. Kraft and white cardstocks.

That's it.

Have a great week!

Cutie

2011-08-22T07:00:00.002+08:00

Another LO completed! Woohoo! :D

This one's for Sketchy Thursdays' 8.18 sketch challenge:

I used up the remaining stash of My Little Yellow Bicycle's Snugglebug collection, with additional papers from Twig collection, also from MLYB.

These are photos of my little boy when he was just two-and-a-half months old! :)

As always, here are some close-ups:

Have a great week ahead!

No More?

2011-08-20T08:01:00.013+08:00

Ugh! I've been gone from blogging and scrapping for three weeks! So much work in the office and personal responsibilities at home. On the happy side, I got to enjoy another hobby of mine... cooking! Hhmmm... I think I'll make this a cooking and scrapping blog! :D

Anyway, I finally got to create a layout last week but was only able to post it here today. It's for Scrapbookers Anonymous' August challenge, to use your stash of journaling blocks. I love their challenges because it helps me use up my scrapbook stash materials. We tend to forget what we currently have, what with the yummy new ones coming to the market. Hehehe.

I was able to use up all my October Afternoon Farm Fresh journaling blocks. Yehey! A total of nine (9) for this LO.

Four journaling blocks on the top portion:

Five on the lower right portion:

These are photos of my little boy trying to look for more caramel popcorns. But alas, he had competition from Mommy and Daddy that's why it was gone in a flash. LOL.

Close-up on the blings on the center of the flowers that I placed randomly:

Some more close-ups:

Happy weekend! :D

Featured in Prima

2011-07-30T07:35:00.006+08:00

Yehey! My "I Do" layout submitted for Prima's June BAP was among the chosen faves! To be included among those they considered as "stunning" submissions is more than enough to make me giddy with happiness. Let's face it. It's PRIMA! :))

Here's my LO again:

Have a fun weekend!

Soda Can Coin Bank

2011-07-17T15:53:00.007+08:00

Converted and recycled two soda cans into a coin bank for my son's school activity.

As to the soda itself, well, I didn't drink it. I've been maintaining a "no carbonated drinks" for several months now, so I gave it to my Dad! LOL! :D

Anyway, here's a pic of the cans before I altered it. I carved an opening on both tops of the cans before I joined them together. I used the remaining scraps of Bella Blvd. papers in my stash, along with ribbons, ricrac, blings, buttons, acrylic paint, MS deco puncher.

Here's the finished product. I used glue gun to merge the cans into one.

This is the side portion where I positioned the ribbon. I don't want it to be too feminine, as it's for my son, but just with a hint that it was made by Mommy. :D

Happy Sunday! :D

Featured Again at Nikki Sivils!

2011-07-11T07:27:00.005+08:00

Ack! I'm so overwhelmed with joy upon learning that all my submissions were featured in Nikki Sivils' monthly "Showcase on YOU!" post!!!

Here again are my NK projects featured in the article:

A Very Happy Day (card)
Chubby Cheeks (layout)
I ♥ Dora
...and I'm off to create some more!!! :D

Four Websters Pages LOs!

2011-07-10T19:38:00.012+08:00

Yipee! I thoroughly enjoyed the Webster's Pages class taught by WP DT lead, Iris Babao-Uy held last July 2, 2011 at our LSS, Lasting Impressions.

We used the latest WP products, namely: Yacht Club, Spring Market and Ladies and Gents collections. I added a few more WP stuff that I had, such as the princess petals, designer thread, whimsy heart and whimsy flower.

Here are my layouts:

Celebrate Time Together: Family
Daddy Time
*Shine*
Perfect Pair
Have a Blessed Sunday!

I ♥ Dora

2011-06-28T19:04:00.002+08:00

UPDATE: Chosen as a fave again! Yahoo! Thanks!!! :D

Yehey! I was able to create this layout of my niece and her fave stuffed toy, dora the explorer, in time for Sketchy Thursdays' 6.23 challenge.

The patterned papers used are all from Nikki Sivils' Beatrice collection.

Here's the sketch on which I based my LO:

See that big "title" required of the challenge? Luckily, I had these large alpha chipboard in my stash! I first primed the alphas with gesso, then painted it with red acrylic. Afterward, I finished it off with Judikins Diamond Glaze.

On the other hand, the scalloped chipboard with holes was painted with a combination of yellow and orange arcylic paints. Sprayed with Maya Road iridescent pearl mist, then finished off with Ranger distress stickles. Then I put gold blings in the center of each hole. Whew! Loved the result! :D

The big black heart is a Colorbok sticker, while the smaller heart with flower on top is a Jolee sticker.

Of course, a little girl-themed LO should always have clustered flowers. :D

Enjoy the rest of the week!

Materials used: Nikki Sivils Beatrice collection patterned papers; Shabby Green Door baker's twine, Ranger distress stickles; Maya Road iridiscent pearl mist; All About Scrapbooking ribbon, gold blings, chipboard alphas, netting and brads; Judikins Diamond Glaze; Colorbok black heart sticker; Jolee's heart sticker; gesso; acrylic paints and flowers from my stash.

Chubby Cheeks!

2011-06-24T17:15:00.020+08:00

It's been a rainy week here in the Philippines! :D

Anyway, I'm back with a new layout based on Scrapbookers Anonymous' latest June challenge posted here, which called for using at least 3 sheets of paper from a mini paper pad to create a layout.

For my entry above, I was able to use a total of 6 sheets of paper from the 6x6 mini pads of Nikki Sivils' Blueberry Hill line.

In addition, I also used the following Nikki Sivils' products: We Are Family border paper strips, cardstock stickers and alphas; burlap buttons, warm cord brad (brown) and the journaling tag from the brad's packaging.

As always, here are some close-ups for you:

These are photos of my little boy when he was just two months old! Now he's an active three year old toddler. How time flies!

Here are the main papers used together with the central focal subject:

The main papers were then duplicated into mini versions and placed in the upper left and lower right corners.

Lastly, I used these cutie round cardstock stickers and attached foam tape on them for added dimension:

Other materials used on this LO are Ranger Liquid pearl (gold), Tim Holtz distress ink, flowers and twine.

The rain's still pouring so hard as I type this post. Nevertheless, it won't dampen my mood to scrap some more!

Hope you like what I shared today and thanks in advance for the love!

Happy weekend! :D

Nurture Curiosity

2011-06-14T07:54:00.008+08:00

*Scheduled post*

I made this LO for Sketchy Thursdays' 6.9 challenge, using the sketch posted below:

Patterned papers, corrugated shapes, embellishments from Little Yellow Bicycle's Twig line. Alphas from American Crafts. Wood veneer butterfly from Studio Calico. Prima mask, ribbon and blings. Glimmer mists. Bazzill cardstock. Local ribbon and corrugated board.

My little one had fever last Friday night. I made this a scheduled post to be submitted in time for the challenge's deadline.

Gotta go. Thanks for looking peeps. :D

'I Do'

2011-06-08T07:32:00.003+08:00

Here's my entry to Prima's June Build-A-Page (BAP) challenge. I hope I get lucky and win. After all, who doesn't want to get their hands on a fab Prima prize? :D

This is another of my bridal photos that I made into a layout. My wedding scrapbook album will soon be full. Yay! :D

Majority of materials used on this LO are Prima-based, which are part of Scrap That's May 'Romantic Spring' kit. I re-used the packaging papers from the Mistable Canvas Sheet and Say It In Crystals with lace. Patterned papers are from Paisley Road (Bhangra), Shabby Chic (Majestic Breeze) and Strawberry Kisses collection. Musical note stamp, Say It In Crystals with Lace and all the flowers are also from Prima.

Here's the sketch on which I based my LO:

I love the beauty that Prima flowers create on a layout when you cluster them. The SIIC with lace further adds a touch of elegance.

The two butterflies and two flowers peeking from behind are from Prima's Shabby Chic (Majestic Breeze pp) line, that I found among my stash. It pays to keep all those teeny tiny bits of patterned papers!

I added a "mini version" of the main embellishment clusters. Here it is on the upper left corner, while the main embellishment clusters are located on the lower half of the LO.

Lastly, I used black chipboard alphas are from Pink Paislee for my title.

Hope you liked what I shared today. Thanks also for your comments!

Other materials used: Bazzill cardstock, Martha Stewart puncher, Ranger Liquid pearl (Peacock), journaling pen, Pink Paislee chipboard alphas.

4.16.05

2011-06-04T08:38:00.016+08:00

The month of May was such a super busy month that I was unable to do my favorite hobby and neglected to update my blog, as well.

Anyway, I'm back with a new layout! This is another Webster's Pages project, one of my favorite brands. This is also the first time that I used numbers, i.e., (my wedding) date, for a layout's title.

The following Webster's Pages products were used for this LO:

Miracles Occur patterned paper from A Sweet Life collection
Princess Petal from Country Estate collection
Whimsey Flower
Whimsey Heart
Lavender Trim
Nature's Storybook die-cut stickers
Postcards from Paris alpha stickers
Small scraps from Enjoy Life (Wonderfall) patterned paper.

I was also able to apply various mixed media embellishments and techniques on this layout. Here are some close-ups:

Other materials used: gesso, soft matte gel, crackle paint, distress ink, embellishments (bling, pearls, beads, sequins, flowers), Basic Grey pp (base) and butterfly pp (unknown brand) from my stash.

My Life's Blessings

2011-05-14T15:03:00.002+08:00

My latest LO featuring the following Webster's Pages products:

Wonderfall Count Your Blessings patterned paper;
Nature's Storybook die cut border sticker;
Storytellers Alpha Stickers - Garden Gala;
Rust trim;
Whimsey Hearts; and
Whimsey Flower.

This is my third LO using WP's Wonderfall line, and I'm still in love with this collection. The first and second LOs were posted here.

I made this photo of my DH and DS into b&w, with a bit of shading on the corners for drama. Love how it turned out when printed! :D

Close up on the title. I didn't use 'Count Your Blessings' anymore because I already used it in a previous LO's title. Instead, I removed the 'count your' phrase, used WP's storytellers alpha stickers and came up with the title, My Life's Blessings.

These WP whimsey flower (below pic) and hearts (above pic) are so dainty!

Close-ups on the fussy cutting.

WP patterned papers are not just beautiful, they're also very economical. I only used 1 patterned paper on this LO and that's more than enough to complete my LO. :)

Other materials used: Martha Stewart arch lattice punch, Tattered Angels glimmer mist, local ribbon and gold cord, Creative Imaginations brad and white cardstock.

A Very Happy Day (Card)

2011-05-12T12:57:00.001+08:00

Here's a third card that I was able to make last weekend. Materials used were from the scrapbooking class which showcased Nikki Sivils' We Are Family line.

I cut out this group of kites and used foam tape for that added 'pop' effect.

Ranger Liquid Pearls in white opal were applied to create the dotted outline border on the blue cardstock base, as well as on the sentiment.

TFL!

Scrap That January Kit: Cards

2011-05-11T20:27:00.004+08:00

After three (3) layouts, I was able to create these two cards out of my scraps from the kit.

Happily Ever After: wedding card intended for a friend who'll be married soon.

Bon Voyage: for my aunt. I'll give this to her together with a special gift when she leaves for the States.

That's it! Hope you liked what I shared today. :D

Sweet Summer

2011-05-07T09:41:00.011+08:00

Here's the fourth layout that I mentioned in my Nikki Sivils Day post. I decided to make my own 4th LO, instead of scraplifting the one presented to the class. :D

I used patterned papers from Nikki Sivils' Tree Love and We Are Family collections, as well as the brown burlap buttons.

My cute kite. I applied liquid pearls to the zigzag lines for added dimension and attached baker's twine.

TFL!

Happy Journey

2011-05-04T20:26:00.022+08:00

UPDATE 05.05.2011: this was chosen as a Sketchy Thursdays' fave for the week's challenge. Yahoo!

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Woohoo! Mr. Mojo's in town! I was able to create this layout on a weekday! :D

Materials used in this LO are mostly from Scrap That's January "Don't Stop the Carnival" kit, with additional stamps, inks and stickles.

I am entering this in the following challenges: Sketchy Thursdays' 4.28 sketch challenge and Scrapbookers Anonymous' May challenge to use stamps in creating a patterned paper and 3 embellishments.

First, Sketchy Thursdays' sketch on which I based this layout:

Second, the stamps challenge requirements of Scrapbookers Anonymous:

To create the stamped PP requirement, I painted the upper half of the base paper with gesso. Once dried, I used distress ink to stamp on the image. Hence, the result:

Next, the 3 stamped embellishments:

One, Prima clear stamp postcard

Two and three, the intricate frame and butterflies, also from Prima

My journaling entry: Motherhood is such a happy journey!

The photo was taken on my 38th birthday. Very sentimental message and memorable day. :D

This is also an advanced Happy Mother's Day LO... for me! Hehe! :D

Thank you. :D

Materials used: Scrap That! January kit. Others: Teresa Collins clock transparency, Martha Stewart puncher, Tim Holtz and Prima stamps, Ranger stickles, distress inks and crackle paint, alcohol ink, gesso, black journaling pen, local brads and bling.

Nikki Sivils Day!

2011-05-03T07:00:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday, together with my colleague, Flor, we attended a scrapbook class which featured the "We Are Family" line of Nikki Sivils. NK DT gal, Ria and fellow Pinay scrapper, Pia, both taught the class.

We created four LOs, but I'll only feature the 3 LOs in this post. The last one deserves a solo post. ;)

Big Boy: I won a Nikki Sivils gift for this! Woohoo! :D

All In The Details: my little one, the serious reader. :D

A Dad's Life: hubby and our son having fun in the playground.

Hope you likey! :D

Scrap That January Kit: A Father's Love (Part 2)

2011-05-01T13:47:00.012+08:00

A happy scrappy Sunday to all! :)

I attended a scrapbook class yesterday. Together with my officemate, Flor, whose first time it was to attend a class, we had sooo much fun (and stress... LOL) completing a total of 4 LOs. :D

I'll feature those LOs in another post. For now, here's my 2nd creation using Scrap That's January "Don't Stop the Carnival" Kit.

That's me and my Dad in the photo, taken 6 years ago on my wedding day. :D

It's the first time that I made a "father and daughter" themed layout, so this makes it very sentimental.

Some close-ups and details:

I used Judikins Diamond Glaze once again on this die-cut frame. I first painted it with copper acrylic. Upon drying, I applied the glaze and topped the corners with stickles, both of which came from the kit.

These AC thickers foam alphas are such fun to use! :D

Black lace and pearl swirls, and butterfly from Prima. Punchers from Martha Stewart.

That's it! Have a great week ahead! :D

Scrap That January Kit: Treasure These Moments (Part 1)

2011-04-21T16:49:00.009+08:00

Yes, I finally got to scrap again! Woohoo!

Here's my first creation out of Scrap That's January "Don't Stop The Carnival" kit. Yes, I know, I am that late! LOL.

Oh, I fell so much in love with this kit! My hands are still itching to create some more, but alas, we're going out-of-town for the long weekend.

All materials are from the kit, except the little pink flowers, Hambly transparency, corrugated board and ribbon laces.

I am also entering this in Get Picky's April Sketch Challenge #7:

Here are some close-up shots and details of the layout:

I cut out the banner and used it on this LO. I also added some ribbon flowers as accents to the bird cages.

Fussy cut this intricate design, added a butterfly, Hambly transparency and created the frilly lace on top.

I looove Judikins Diamond Glaze! I first sprayed the bodyform chipboard with glimmer mist, then topped it with the glaze. It was like watching it magically transform the chipboard!

Finally, I was so happy with the result of my clustering effort for these embellishments:

That's it! Gotta pack for tomorrow's R&R!

Thanks for the love! :)

My LO Featured in Cosmo Cricket!!!

2011-04-12T19:09:00.006+08:00

Weehah! My LO, Meant to Be, was featured in Cosmo Cricket's blog and Facebook fan page. Yahoo!!!

Thanks sooo much Cosmo Cricket!!!

Little Boy

2011-04-10T15:31:00.016+08:00

This is my last creation out of Coordinates Collections' January Amish Quilt kit, featuring Cosmo Cricket's Circa 1934 line.

My layout was based on Sketchabilities' #44 sketch challenge:

The photos on this LO are of my little boy, taken last year when we spent our vacation somewhere up north. He just woke up and was still in his pajamas when I took these photos, hence my journaling: "bagong gising" which translates to "just woke up" in English.

I love the dimensional effect that baker's twine creates on a layout. Also, it helps fill out negative spaces. :)

I actually made this LO with a long title in mind, i.e., "A Day in the Life of My Little Boy." It's such fun using Cosmo Cricket's tiny type letter stickers! :)

These word stickers were also taken from the tiny type alpha sticker set. The adjectives were a perfect fit to describe my little boy.

Journaling reads: "Bagong gising" (Just woke up). Manor Hotel, Camp John Hay. Baguio City. June 2010.

Have a Blessed Sunday and TFL. :)

Materials used: Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934 patterned papers and cardstock stickers. Cosmo Cricket tiny type letter and word stickers. Martha Stewart punchers, Magic Mesh, Shabby Green Door baker's twine, Making Memories decorative clip, Tim Holtz distress ink, Prima flower, My Mind's Eye journaling card. DCWV cardstock. Local foam alphas, leaves and cord.

Card - Hello

2011-04-05T20:51:00.006+08:00

Hi there! Just another quickie post.

I made a card this time, out of Coordinates Collections' January Amish Quilt kit, featuring Cosmo Cricket's Circa 1934 line. I still have enough materials left out of the kit to create a third 12x12 layout.

It's a simple card with a simple sentiment, ("Hello"), that can be used for any occasion, and I plan to send this to an overseas-based friend for her birthday next month.

The glossy white cardstock was sprayed with Tattered Angels glimmer mist in spanish moss. The felt alpha stickers are from AC Thickers.

Enjoyed creating this triple layered medallion. Distressed the edges and added baker's twine and pearl brad in the center:

Double layered punched edges, which were also distressed:

Thanks for visiting and thanks for looking! :D

Meant To Be

2011-04-03T08:56:00.014+08:00

Yahoo! Finally, after two weeks, I was able to scrap again!!!

This is my 2nd 12x12 page creation from Coordinates Collections' January Amish Quilt kit, featuring Cosmo Cricket's Circa 1934 line.

Speaking of CC, I was so sad upon reading that it will be closing shop. I have loved their kits ever since I got hold of their October Black Magic kit when I won in one of their challenges. I hope the DT gals will think of something new to continue the blog, online forum and store.

I used Creative Scrappers' sketch 147 for this layout:

Here are some close-ups on the LO's details:
My title is, traditionally, suitable for couples. But I am not one to be limited by conventions. I always love it when I'm able to think outside the box, to go beyond my comfort zone.

My title-cum-journaling for this LO:

Handmade ribbon flowers with Prima pearls for center, and Maya Road floral pearl stick pins:

Cosmo Cricket's cardstock stickers from the Circa 1934 line, with baker's twine from Shabby Green Door:

Triple punched butterflies from Martha Stewart monarch butterfly puncher, copper wire antennae, local blings, baker's twine:

This is a Prima doily clear stamp:

Lastly, I layered the papers, cardstock sticker and ribbon to serve as the photo's base:

Have a Blessed Sunday.

Materials used: Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934 patterned papers and cardstock stickers, Cosmo Cricket tiny type alpha stickers, Prima doily clear stamp, Prima pearls, Maya Road pearl pins, Maya Road mist, Glimmer mist, Martha Stewart punchers, Shabby Green Door baker's twine, Ranger liquid pearl, Tim Holtz distress ink, Tsukineko ink pad, local ribbons, doily, copper wire and blings.

Coordinates Collections March Blog Hop Challenge

2011-03-20T13:21:00.017+08:00

Here's my entry to CC's latest hop challenge, create a layout that includes machine or hand-stitching.

I am sooo into stitching right now, incorporating it in my layouts, cards, and most especially, in my DIY hand-made flowers. However, I prefer to use stitching more as a decorative accent, not taking away the focus from a layout's photo. I don't want too many stitches on a layout or card.

Take a look at the mini rolled paper flowers that I made, with pearl brads in the center. I grouped them with yellow leaves, Prima crytal swirls and Bo Bunny floral trims. Love, love, love 'em! :D

I love making a mini-version of the patterned papers and embellishments used on a layout, like this one which I placed on the upper left corner:

The designs on both the Circa 1934 papers really complement each other well:

Special shoutout to fellow Filipina scrapper-friend, Isay. I got the idea of hand-cutting the images in Circa 1934 Ginger paper and then rolling it a bit, from her. Thank you!!!

One of my fave subjects, my niece, Makayla:

Materials used in this layout are also from Coordinates Collections. I used their January "Amish Quilt" kit, featuring Cosmo Cricket's Circa 1934 line. Gosh, I love the papers and embellishments! It's so chic and vintage-y. :)

Have a Blessed Sunday and TFL!

Card - Friend

2011-03-14T20:25:00.014+08:00

Just a very quickie post.

I was able to create this card (and a 12x12 layout) over the weekend. Yipee! :D

Instead of spraying the Maya Road iridescent pearl mist, I painted it on the black cardstock to get that midnight dreamy effect. Love it! :D

Did a lot of fussy cutting on the flowery branch and put Ranger Liquid pearls in the middle of every flower. Those two ribbon flowers with crystals, on the other hand, were among my DIY creations.

Materials used: DCWV cardstocks, Colorbok patterned papers and stickers, Ranger liquid pearl, Maya Road iridescent pearl mist, EK scallop puncher, Martha Stewart decorative edge puncher, Prima crystals, local ribbon and paper cord.

My two boys (hubby and son) are still recuperating from cough and colds. Fortunately they're on the road to recovery.

Gotta go! :D

P.S.
Photos above were taken using iPhone4. Nice and clear, huh! :D

Card - Birthday

2011-03-11T11:20:00.002+08:00

Yay! I made another birthday-themed card again with my leftovers from Echo Park's Sweet Summertime and A Walk in the Park lines.

Some close-ups for you:
It's summer again, so time for some banner love. :)

Hand-stitched the middle portion of the card using DMC floss. Added decorative punched borders using Martha Stewart punchers. Put in some flowers and pinwheels for an added cutesy touch! :)

My pretty pinwheels!

The greeting sentiment.

Another one of my hand-made ribbon flower.

TGIF!

Let's Play!

2011-03-09T20:40:00.012+08:00

Woohoo! I was able to finish this LO in time for Sketchy Thursdays' 3.03 challenge deadline! :D

Photos of my two-year old toddler during our vacation in Baguio, the city of pines up north, last year.

All patterned papers used are from My Little Shoebox' Green collection.

Other materials used: DCWV cardstocks, Martha Stewart punch-around-the-page and edge punchers, Jillibean Soup corrugated alphas, All About Scrapbooking ribbon and puffy stickers, Tim Holtz distress inks, MM photo turns, Magic Mesh, acrylic paint, brads.

The Sketch:
Some close-ups and details:
Painted the sides of the Jillibean Soup corrugated alphas with green acrylic paint. Oh, I didn't mind the splotches in some letters. I'm staying true to the LO's title, so while creating the layout, I'm also playin'! :D

Enjoyed cutting the trees, mushrooms and snails. I love these puffy dragonfly and flower stickers too!

Look! I put googly eyes on the snails! Love 'em! :D

So love the orange and yellow Magic Mesh given by my officemate & fellow scrapper, Ems.

My journaling note: Manor's beautiful and wide garden became your one big playground! :D Camp John Hay, Baguio. June 2010.

TFL!

Sunkissed

2011-03-05T09:47:00.015+08:00

Photo credit: John Michael B. Limbo
After a week's hiatus, I was able to scrap again and it felt soooo good! LOL.

This layout was based on Sketchy Thursdays' March GDT member sketch challenge, posted here. However, I didn't enter the contest due to time constraints and a lot of commitments.

Okay, I'm not too happy with my cam's glare effect on the title. I've taken several shots already, and pressed for time, I just let it be. Hehehe!

All patterned papers and cardstock stickers were from Coordinates Collections' August "Fun in the Sun" kit, which I got as a prize in one of their challenges. Thanks again CC! :)

Some close-ups and details:

These are Prima masks, which I sprayed with Memories Mist.

Flowers from Prima and Bo Bunny. The red satin flower with green gem is a DIY one. Chipboards from Maya Road. Bird and feather painted with Ranger crackle paint and outlined with gold acrylic paint. Birdcage painted with green acrylic paint and randomly sprinkled with embossing powder. Blings and white abaca twine bought locally.

Cardstock stickers also from the kit...

... and finally, a close-up of my DIY satin flower.

Happy weekend! :D

Celebrate!

2011-03-01T06:17:00.000+08:00

This is a scheduled post, as I am very busy with work and with the recent arrival of my other half. :)

I can now officially say... I'm addicted to cards! LOL.

Spent the weekend creating cards. Although I was only able to create two, as opposed to last weekend's four. My Mom immediately snapped the first card, for her bestfriend's birthday next month, thus I wasn't able to take photos of that one. :D

Why "Celebrate?" Because my hubby is finally home safe. His work is based overseas, in Bahrain, and I'm sure everyone knows what's happening in the Middle East right now. He was supposed to be home early January, even before the protests occurred there, but due to some delays, was only able to arrive last Sunday, February 26th.

Below is a close-up of my DIY hand-made ribbon flower, with twisted red copper wires. I looove it!!!

Oh, I also sprayed the orange cardstock with Maya Road's irridescent pearl mist for added effects.

Another close-up of the popped up hearts, which gave the card further dimension.

Lastly, the chipboard where I got the title for my card.

Dedicated to my hubby and to all those who are celebrating the safe arrival of a loved one.

More Cards

2011-02-25T20:00:00.008+08:00

I came across Jingle Belles' site thru Sketchy Thursdays. I was unable to join in the fun in their Christmas card challenge as I failed to submit my cards on time. Hehehe!

Jingle Belles' mission is to make a Christmas card each and every week of 2011 thus avoiding the rush to create these holiday cards come last quarter of the year. What a nice concept, eh!

Yes, it did inspire me to use up my scraps in Scrap That!'s December "Holiday Magic" kit, as well as scraps from my stash. In one sitting I was able to create four X'mas cards! :)

Winter Magic
Merry Christmas

I added stickles on the flower centers. So loved the effect! :)

Peace
Noel
TGIF!

I Thee Wed

2011-02-22T07:29:00.003+08:00

For the third straight week, I was able to create layouts based on Sketchy Thursdays' challenges.

The layout above is my entry for their 02.17 challenge:

I know I made a promise here to create layouts based on brand, to ensure that I don't forget past purchases, but these photos of my wedding invitation and rings just scream Prima. LOL!

The background patterned paper, however, is from Basic Grey's Indian Summer line.

Before I forget, in lieu of the sketch's journaling portion, I placed a Maya Road envelope which contains my sentiments about the layout and the photos. Too personal to share. :D

So anyway, here are some close-ups:

I fussy cut the flowers in the Prima patterned paper and placed them on the upper left and lower right corners of the layout.

Painted this chipboard frame with gold acrylic paint, then cut it in half.

The silver alphas above, are from American Crafts Dear Lizzy line.

Just for fun: As I was busy taking photos of this layout, a big round face suddenly appeared! Hahaha! My little boy wanted his fifteen seconds of fame. LOL.

Hope you likey. :D

TFL!

Cards!

2011-02-20T19:12:00.002+08:00

This weekend, I actually made a total of six cards!!! Woohoo!!! Hahaha.

However, I'm going to feature 2 cards first, which was based on Coordinates Collections' February Card Sketch challenge.

Card #1: Birthday
Card #2:Valentine's Day Card
CC February Card Sketch
Here are some close-up shots and details:
Can you recognize that brown floral base? It's the packaging from Jillibean Soup's sugar picks! While the triple-stacked floral patterned papers are from Kaisercraft's Pennyroyale collection.

"Happy Birthday" paper strip from K & Co., local blings and ribbon, and applied Ranger Liquid Pearls on the border.

I made this circle-punched flower before and decided to create another one for this V-day card. Patterned paper from Prima, decorative gem brad from All About Scrapbooking.

Red floral trim is from Bo Bunny, postage-stamp sentiments from Making Memories and the punched strip of pink paper was made using Martha Stewart decorative edge punch.

I enjoyed creating this embossed background! Stamp from Tim Holtz, Glimmer mist and Stampendous white opaque embossing powder.

That's it! Hope you like what I shared today.

Have a blessed Sunday!

Scrap That! December Kit: Hubby & Me (Part 3)

2011-02-18T18:04:00.001+08:00

Another LO about me and my "ex-boyfriend" with photos of our pre-nup pictorial held at a park, way back in 2005. Hahaha!

The kit's contents are Christmas-themed, but that didn't stop me from creating "out-of-the-box" and so I was able to create two non-Christmas LOs. The first one was Flower Girl.

The LO is based on Scrap That!'s January sketch below:

Here are some close-up shots and details:
I love how these alternating colored and black-and-white photos turned out! :)

It's amazing what a little gesso can do to add dimension on the LO's background:

Maya Road chipboard swirl, which I transformed by first painting it with gesso, then copper acrylic paint and Ranger clear rock candy. I also added Pink Paislee smoke dangle element and gold twine:

Absolutely love the flowers included in the kit! :)

TGIF and happy weekend! :D

Inspiration: Ivana's This Is Me LO

2011-02-17T08:15:00.001+08:00

I've been enjoying Scrap That!'s kits for quite some time now. I started with November 2010's "A Winter's Walk in Paris" kit, was able to create four LOs, and now I just finished my third LO from December's "Holiday Magic" kit (but have yet to post it here).

I always go to the Gallery for inspiration. As a matter of fact, I just recently blogged about a Christmas LO that I created which was an inspirational scraplift from a DT's layout.

Now, Scrap That! is currently having a call to all followers and fellow scrappers about blogging a fave DT's project from February's "Love Notes" kit.

I have yet to receive mine but I've been staring and ogling at the beautiful projects in the gallery.

Indeed, the projects are all so beautiful and inspirational. However, the one that caught my attention, was retained in my thoughts, and made me hope to create one like it... was Ivana Camdzic's "This is Me" layout:

I have very few LOs scrapped about myself as the subject, with ONLY me in the photo. Last I checked, I only have three (3) ME pages! Yes, validated it just now and so far, I've only been able to scrap a measly three. LOL.

Those are the reasons why I picked Ivana's LO and blogged about it here. This would also serve as my reminder to add/create more LOs about myself. Not that I don't know me, for who I am, but oftentimes, it's very easy for us to create beautiful scrapbook pages and projects about our loved ones and others, but we come up with a blank wall when it's about ourselves.

So for 2011, here's to scrapping more about myself and claim, "This is Me!" :D

Lil' Girl

2011-02-16T19:20:00.002+08:00

One of my latest strategies right now in making sure that I get to use my papers is to go by the brand. It may seem very common sense, simple and typically "why-didn't-I-think-of-that-before," but when one sees a lot of beautiful papers for scrapping, one tends to use the newest purchases and forget the rest. Hehehe!

I am also happy because for the 2nd straight week, I was able to create a LO that's again based on Sketchy Thursdays' challenge.

For this layout of my niece, Makayla, I used all Prima patterned papers from their Annalee and Paislee Road lines. Other materials used were AAS pearl flowers and foam alphas, white cardstock, and peach cord.

I really adore these pictures of Kayla! She really hams it up in front of the cam!

Love, love, love doing LOs of little girls, esp. my nieces, as I don't have (yet) a daughter of my own.

Some detailed shots:

Fussy-cut the paisley flowers and topped the centers with AAS pearls:

White alphas also from AAS and a three-layered Martha Stewart monarch butterfly:

Another 3-layered MS monarch butterfly and the journaling detail, a quote about little girls:

TFL and have a great week ahead! :D

Scrap That! December Kit: Christmas (Part 2)

2011-02-14T07:44:00.006+08:00

Yes, yes, it's Valentine's day today but I'm still doing post-Christmas LOs. So Happy V-day everyone, but please do check out my layout too! Hehehe!

Here's LO #2 out of Scrap That's December Holiday Magic kit. Totally loooove this LO of my niece beside their Christmas tree and gifts.

I scraplifted this from Karen Wilson's "Tis the Season" LO using the same kit. I really adore her LO, so I created one for myself. :D

Some detailed shots:
Title:(Notice the rectangular paper above with the script handwriting?
It's a Prima packaging paper!) Hehehe! :D
Circle shaped patterned paper, floral ribbon, bird and bird's nest stickers:
Prima twig and flowers:
Bo Bunny trims, Christmas quote sticker, Prima flower:
May you have a week full of L-O-V-E!!! :D

Summer

2011-02-12T15:58:00.007+08:00

This layout has long been in my files but I never had the chance to feature it in my blog.

I know I used a sketch for this but already forgot which site I got it. LOL

Anyway, the patterned papers and journal card used in this LO are all from Echo Park's Sweet Summertime line. Additional materials include Magic Mesh, Martha Stewart edge punch, Autumn Leaves clear stamp, Ranger distress stickles, DMC gold thread, gold brad, metal label holder, local ribbons and toothpicks! :D

I created a double banner out of these windmills. Love it!

More windmills on toothpicks.

I made a medal ribbon out of this Autumn Leaves quote stamp.

More windmills and the journaling detail.

Hope you enjoyed what I shared today and TFL! :D

Family: A DIY Mini-Album

2011-02-10T09:00:00.003+08:00

I attended another class of Iris last January 22 and we created a canvas mini-album using Crate's Restoration papers and embellishments.

The participants also got to learn how to use structuring medium on masks to create a more dimensional layout, you couldn't resist running your fingers on the page! :)

The canvas mini-album is from Maya Road.

We played with gesso, structuring medium on Prima mask, TA Glimmer and Maya Road mists, Ranger embossing powders, Tim Holtz distress ink and stickles, Kaisercraft rub-ons, flowers from Prima and Bo Bunny, Jenni Bowlin bingo card, brads, ribbons/ricrac/trims, and of course, Crate Papers' Restoration patterned papers and embellishments. Whew! :D

Page 1:

Pages 2 and 3:

Pages 4 and 5:

Page 6 and Insert #1 (front):

Insert #1 (inside pages):

Insert #1 (back) and Page 7:

Page 8 and Insert #2 (front, inside and back pages):

Canvas Envelopes 1 and 2 (front and back):

The End. :D

My Precious Little One

2011-02-06T15:55:00.005+08:00

Here's a layout featuring photos of "My Precious Little One" when he turned six months old, in December 18, 2008. :)

All materials used in this LO are from Little Yellow Bicycle's Snugglebug Boy line, except for the rainbow with clouds, which are my scraps from DCWV and My Little Shoebox.

I used Sketchy Thursdays' 02.03 sketch below:

In lieu of the portions on journaling, I used Ranger liquid pearls.

I placed my journaling instead on the top part of the title. I was inspired by Scrap That Poetry's latest challenge, "May You Always Feel Loved."

Hence, I wrote this message to my baby boy, "You will always be loved... my precious little one." :D

I also made a journaling out of this sticker strip, "Snips and snails and puppydog tails, that's what little boys are made of" also from LYB.

Look at these teeny-weeny mushrooms! I cut them out and used double-sided foam tape for added dimension. :D

Hope you likey! :D

Scrap That! December Kit: Flower Girl (Part 1)

2011-02-05T19:15:00.003+08:00

This is by far my most fave layout of my niece, that I created! I loooove this! :D

I used materials from Scrap That's December Holiday Magic kit and this is the first LO that I created out of the kit. The only additions to the LO are 2 pcs. of Jillibean Soup Sugar Picks in green/quartz and a dangle element from Pink Paislee.

The photo was taken by my brother-in-law, Louise's dad, during my cousin's wedding last July 2009. Her glance over the shoulder that was captured on cam is sooooo dramatic, I just had to scrap it! :D

I am always in awe at the effect that paper tearing and curling techniques create on a layout:

This corner was embellished with Bo Bunny floral trims, Jillibean Soup Sugar Picks in green/quartz and a Pink Paislee smoke dangle element:

Beautiful trims from Bo Bunny in green and gold:

You could never go wrong with these Prima swirls and lace:

These silver alphas were from the November kit:

It's already the love month of February, but I'm still in the mood to scrap some Christmas layouts!

Have a great weekend! :D

Scrap That! November Kit: I Am One! (Part 4)

2011-02-03T08:51:00.018+08:00

I am celebrating another year of my life today and so it's also timely that I'm posting this birthday LO of my little one when he celebrated his first birthday last 2009. He had a Disney Cars theme on that day and wore this Formula One costume. Sooo cute! :)

This is the last layout that I was able to make out of Scrap That's November "A Winter's Walk in Paris" kit.

I used Prima fabric alpha stickers for the title. These alphas were originally cream-colored. To make them stand out, I used Tim Holtz' alcohol ink in red.

By using Fiskars fingertip craft knife, I carefully cut the outlines of the half side of the banner. This way, I was able to insert several patterned papers to create more dimensional borders.

I'm so glad I was able to hand-cut this bird and the intricately carved green frame!

That's it! Gonna treat my loved ones to lunch today. It's also the Chinese New Year and we're also going to feast on Chinese cuisine. Yummy!

Happy Birthday to me and Kung Hei Fat Choi!!!

Precious

2011-01-30T18:41:00.014+08:00

Totally enjoyed the Crate Restoration class by Iris Babao-Uy, which was held last January 22. We made a mini-canvas album and a 12x12 layout. I'm done with both! Hahaha. :D

Anyway, here's the layout which we duplicated from Iris' but using our own photo. It's a girly LO so it's Louise, my niece, who's my subject this time.

In the class, we were taught how to use structuring medium on masks to make it even more dimensional. Look at how a plain chipboard bird and Prima mask was transformed with the application of the structuring medium, distress inks and gold dust!

This corner was created with the use of Prima masks and Maya Road mist:

This body form with florals were cut from Webster's Pages Sweet Season patterned paper:

I'm going to feature the mini-canvas album next!

Have a great week ahead!

Kayla

2011-01-27T18:39:00.002+08:00

A layout of my niece, Makayla. Isn't she soooo adorable? :)

The materials used in this LO were still from the Webster's Pages class conducted by Iris. The decorative die-cut sheet is an extra from the kit and we were asked to create a LO using this along with the leftovers. So here's what I made.

What I love most about WP patterned papers are the ability to hand-cut the beautiful images and and the freedom to position them to complement my layout.

I also added black cardstock and red butterflies from DCWV, Prima flowers and pearl swirls, Bo Bunny flower and AC Dear Lizzy alpha thickers.

I loove the combination of these Prima crocheted and Bo Bunny flowers, topped with Webster's Pages button sparkler! Oh, lets not forget the Prima pearl swirls. They make a page much, much more beautiful! :)

This Making Memories metal ribbon label, aptly describes my niece: charming. :)

TGIF tomorrow! :)

My LOs Featured Over at Nikki Sivils!!!

2011-01-26T20:29:00.009+08:00

Oh what a wonderful day!!! :D

Two of my layouts are featured in today's blog post over at Nikki Sivils! Yahoo!

Check it out here!

I used NK's Henry's Brilliance on the I Love Books! layout. While my current NK fave, Big Boss, featured the Willow Bee line.

Also grateful to fellow Filipina scrapper and friend, Janis, for informing me about the showcase.

Ooh! I can't wait to shout this out to my hubby, family and friends! I'm imagining myself smiling later in my sleep! LOL!!!

Webster's Pages LOs

2011-01-22T10:01:00.013+08:00

After a week's hiatus from scrapping because my little one had cough and colds, I am soooo pleased to present three layouts using Webster's Pages' Hollywood Vogue and Wonderfall lines.

These were created from the scrapbooking class conducted by Iris Babao-Uy last January 8th. We duplicated her LOs using our own photos. Speaking of which, she's now the DT lead of WP for 2011! Woohoo! Go Pinay! :)

Inspire
Pure Love
Count Your Blessings
Gotta go! I have another scrapbooking class this afternoon by Iris still. This time, a mini canvas album using Crate Restoration papers. Wee!

Scrap That! November Kit: Bride (Part 3)

2011-01-14T19:35:00.001+08:00

My third layout from Scrap That's November "A Winter's Walk in Paris" kit.

Creating this LO was an experience in "misting to my heart's desire" because I covered the whole Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology ink-resist paper with Tattered Angels' glimmer mist in sapphire shade. :D

Of course, I always loved incorporating these Maya Road chipboard swirls covered in gold embossing powder with beautiful Prima flowers!

TFL!

Scrap That! November Kit: Newlyweds (Part 2)

2011-01-13T07:00:00.005+08:00

This is a continuation of my post about layouts I created out of Scrap That's November's "A Winter's Walk in Paris" kit. The first LO was featured here.

I also used Coordinates Collections' January one-page sketch in creating this LO.

Loved the clustering I made out of these birds and flowers:

The floral ribbon trim, for me, is another beautiful embellishment! :)

Tomorrow's post is the 3rd LO using the same kit! :)

TFL!

Trick or Treat!

2011-01-12T12:36:00.007+08:00

Here's the second layout I made out of the October Black Magic kit, which I won as a prize from Coordinates Collections. My first layout was posted here.

I also based this on Sketchy Thursdays' 01.06 challenge, with the sketch posted below:

Some highlights:
I inked the edges of the teal blue cardstock to add depth to the whole layout, putting more distress ink on the corners.

I created the "stitched" border by piercing holes and then outlining with Ranger liquid pearls.

TFL!

Scrap That! November Kit: Dorothy (Part 1)

2011-01-08T20:46:00.017+08:00

My very first creation from Scrap That's kits! I've been a silent admirer of their kits and the DTs' works for quite some time and it's only recently that I decided to become a subscriber. So glad I did! :)

I am entering this at Stuck?! Sketches' January 1st challenge, sketch provided below:

Some highlights:
The small, yellow flowers are part of the kit. But as for the bigger and darker orange-colored ones, I created these out of coffee filters, scalloped puncher and Tim Holtz/Ranger distress inks (combined fired brick and mustard seed). For instructions on how to create these, check out this article, Easy Punchy Flowers at Ideas for Scrapbookers.

Look at the magic created by combining Tattered Angels' glimmer mist with Pink Paislee's Parisian Anthology ink-resist papers. The name, Beautiful Butterfly, is really an appropriate label for this patterned paper. :D

Have a Blessed Sunday. :D

Layouts from Scrap That's November Kit

2011-01-08T10:44:00.007+08:00

Hi there! Just a quick post to show off my three creations out of Scrap That's "A Winter's Walk in Paris" kit. I'm still in the process of finishing two more LOs out of this kit, so I'll also feature them in another post.

Detailed post for every LO above to follow. TFL! :D

Big Boss

2011-01-05T10:00:00.005+08:00

My first post for 2011! :)

Here's another Nikki Sivils project that I made out of their Willow Bee line.

So far, this is the cutest Nikki Sivils LO I've made, in my opinion. Hehehe. :D

Loved the journaling that I wrote here: "Dear Boss, we are always happy to serve you. :D Love, Mom & Dad."

Big AC thickers alphas fit for a big title and big baby. Hahaha! :D

Detailed cut-outs were made even more dimensional with the use of double-sided foam tape:

My other previous NK layouts:
Playtime!
Listen
No. 1 Rule
I Love Books!

Handsome Young Man

2010-12-31T23:00:00.009+08:00

My last post and layout for 2010! :)

This is also the last layout I made out of the November Just Desserts kit of Coordinates Collections. I made a total of 3 LOs. Woohoo!

The patterned paper from Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology line is actually called Beautiful Butterfly, but it's so versatile, I was able to use it for my little son's LO. It didn't come out feminine at all. Nice huh! :)

I applied Tim Holtz distress ink in peeled paint and broken china to the ink-resist paper. I loved seeing the effect take place! :)

Here's a close-up of our message to our little boy, using the tag included in the kit, as well as the Jillibean Soup Sugar Picks in green/quartz

Painted these Maya Road chipboard brackets using Tim Holtz Crackle Paint (picket fence).

My handsome young man...

Hello and welcome 2011!!! :D

Our Love

2010-12-30T08:55:00.003+08:00

Here is my second output from Coordinates Collections' November "Just Desserts" kit. I was able to create a total of three LOs and I couldn't be any happier! Hahaha. Don't you just love it when you get to maximize a kit's contents? :D

The photo was one of our pre-nup photo shoots, taken a month before our wedding in 2005. How time flies. Now we have a two-and-a-half year old boy. :)

I am submitting this in the December 1st sketch challenge at Stuck?! Sketches, below:

Close-up shots and details:
I love the result of this misted backgound ink-resist paper from Pink Paislee's Parisian Anthology collection. I used Glimmer Mists in red currant and sapphire, to match my and hubby's pink and blue shirts, respectively.

A close-up shot of my sentimental journaling, which used the following keywords: LO title (Our Love), cardstock label (Sweet), Karen Foster metal tag (Journey).

"Our love already faced several ups and downs. But we vowed to make every experience a part of our sweet journey... Together."

I sooo love this Prima flutter vine in pacific blue!

Another thing I love is the overall dimensional effect that this red ribbon created on my LO.

Can you see the round gemstone peeking under the red ribbon? Here's a closer look. So nice, huh!

TFL and Happy New Year to all!!!

Materials used: November "Just Desserts" kit from Coordinates Collections, Prima flutter vine, Glimmer mists, Karen Foster metal tag, DCVW black cardstock, local ribbon and paper doily.

Cute Boy

2010-12-27T08:53:00.002+08:00

Good morning! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christ-filled Christmas! :)

Here's a post-Halloween layout of my little one in the penguin costume that he wore at my company's Trick or Treat event last October 29, 2010. The theme of our company TOT was animated animals in movies and the movie assigned to my department was Happy Feet. So my son wore a toddler penguin costume. It was such a fun occasion, not only for the employees but most especially for our kids! :)

I based this LO on Get Picky's sketch challenge #3 here.

Furthermore, the materials used in this LO are from Coordinates Collections October Black Magic kit, which I won in their October Blog Hop challenge.

Some close-ups and details:
Ain't my little boy a cutie in his penguin costume? Yes, indeed! LOL.

Furthermore, the purple patterned paper which I used as background really made the photos of my son stand out! :D

I had fun using Jillibean Soup's corrugated alphas (green) for my LO's title:

Very fortunate to have kept this paper cord in brown and violet intertwined colors! It complimented American Crafts' Boo purple polka-dotted patterned paper that I used as background.

Lastly, I had fun playing with the various embellishments that came with the kit, shown below.

TFL and only a few more days 'til 2011!!!

Daddy: A Christmas LO and a WIN!

2010-12-24T09:10:00.002+08:00

Christmas eve is just a few hours away! I'm done with my Christmas shopping, but not yet finished with gift-wrapping! LOL.

Here's a Christmas layout I made for my husband, Hubert, which is also our (my son and I) Christmas gift for him. We never got to spend the holidays with him (yet) as he's always based overseas because of work. We get to always enjoy the summer with him though. :)

Another sentimental LO that I made. I really miss my hubby and I can't wait for him to come home... soon. The message for my hubby below:

I hand-cut and inked the edges of these Christmas decors, attached them with gold brads and used foam tape for added dimension:

Intertwined the pearl strands with the green ricrac. Loved the result! The Maya Road bracket chipboard was painted with green acrylic paint and topped with Ranger distress stickles in pine needles. Love it! Hahaha. The silver stocking embellishment is from American Traditional Designs. Added also gold ribbon to emphasize the message that he (hubby) is all we want for Christmas (from Santa, as a gift):

Yup, he's "always in my heart" (Creative Imaginations metal brad):

Lastly, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my lucky stars for another WIN over at Coordinates Collections' recent blog hop challenge! See previous article below. Oh, I sooo love joining their challenges, reading and learning their tutorials, as well as participating in the blog forum.

Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas everyone! :)

Materials used: Webster's Pages & Fancy Pants patterned papers. Creative Imaginations & American Traditional Designs metal embellishments. Maya Road chipboard. Ranger distress stickles & liquid pearls. Tsukineko ink. All About Scrapbooking foam alphas. Fancy Pants rub-ons. Others: pearl strand, ribbon, ricrac, acrylic paint.

Coordinates Collections December Blog Hop

2010-12-17T08:40:00.015+08:00

First of all, this layout will be my entry to Coordinates Collections' December Blog Hop challenge.

The materials used in this layout are also from CC's November Just Desserts kit and add-ons, which are full of sparkly patterned papers and embellishments. This kit was PERFECT! :)

This LO is so sentimental and dear to my heart because it's about my maternal grandmother who just celebrated her 88th birthday last December 11th. This will double as a Birthday and Christmas gift for her. I can't remember how old she was when the photo was taken, but it was also during one of her birthdays in the past.

The challenge called for putting sparkle on your LOs. So how did I further incorporate this requirement in my Grandma's LO? Here are the close-up shots and details:

Sparkle #1: Maya Road swirl chipboards painted with acrylic paint in metallic bronze and sparkled with Jo Sonja gold dust. Also added a pc. of Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology Dangle (clear), two (2) pcs. of Jillibean Soup Sugar Picks in green/quartz which are part of the add-ons of the kit, and local lace with pearls. The lace itself is already shimmery, yet the pearls further added luster to it! :)

Sparkle #2: These Prima flowers truly sparkled with Jo Sonja opal dust. I looove using JS gold and opal dusts on my LO!

Sparkle #3: Alphabet stickers: when you want sparkle, go for the gold! Haha! :D

Lastly, I just want to highlight these packaging from Jillibean Soup and Prima that I re-used as part of the LO. With Scrapbooking, not only does one become creative, but we get to practice zero wastage at that! :)

And who said adding sparkle is only for Christmas- and winter-themed layouts? :D

Have a sparkly weekend!

Playtime!

2010-12-13T20:14:00.011+08:00

Here's another layout which I created from Nikki Sivils' Willow Bee line. The first LO was posted here.

Looove this! No question about it, because I enjoyed playing with the patterned papers, especially cutting out the images, and lastly, it's another moment captured between my two favorite men bonding with each other. :D

A closer look on the multiple photos and journaling detail, which reads: My heart swells with love & pride every time I see the two of you bond together.

Cut out the bees and made them 3D -- totally enjoyed it. Look! I also painted the clouds to make them even more realistic. :D

Placed blings in the flower centers to make it lovelier.

There's a third (and last) layout from the same line to be posted next. For me, the third one's the best! :)

TFL!

Another Card Project

2010-12-09T19:08:00.013+08:00

I'm beginning to enjoy creating cards! Made this one in behalf of the colleagues in my department, to be given to our boss for his birthday this Saturday. :D

Some asked why I included flowers, considering our boss is a male. I said, there needs to be a feminine touch to the card because of fellow female colleagues in the department, and besides, the card creator is also female... me! Hehehe!

Materials used: Hand-made paper. Hambly transparency. Bo Bunny, Prima and All About Scrapbooking flowers. Prima blings. All About Scrapbooking chipboard greeting. Local blings and ricrac. Here's a close-up of the bottom part of the card.

Inside portion of the card (photo below). Materials used: KI Memories patterned papers and alpha stickers. EK Success stickers. DMC gold thread. Local blings.

Plenty of negative space for us to write our personal greetings.

TFL and TGIF tomorrow! :D

Christmas Cards

2010-12-05T19:18:00.014+08:00

Hey! I tried my hand at creating simple Christmas cards and here are the results. Three cards in one sitting. Not bad for a first timer. Hehehe! :D

Card #1:

Card #2:
Last but not the least, Card #3:

Happy Sunday!

Materials used: Colorbok cardstocks. Patterned papers - American Crafts, Fancy Pants. Stickers and rub-ons - Fancy Pants. Unity stamp. Martha Stewart puncher. All About Scrapbooking pompoms. Tsukineko ink pads. Glitter glue. Snowflakes transparency sheet (unknown brand). Jolee's gift bag. Gold string. Distress tool. Local ribbon.

Friends Forever, Apart or Together

2010-11-30T20:12:00.019+08:00

The title is such an apt description about the father-and-son relationship of my hubby and our little one.

All papers used in this LO are from Echo Park's A Walk in the Park line and a few papers from Sweet Summertime. The title was also taken from the Element Card paper cut-out from the same line.

I am entering this in Sketchy Thursday's 11.25 sketch challenge here. The sketch is shown below:

Recognize this green background which I used as base for the Friends Forever? It's a Prima packaging paper! :D

Combine beautiful, bright and colorful strips of paper from the Blissful Days border paper, ribbon trim, Martha Stewart garden trellis puncher and what have you got? A perfect base to hold your LO and photo together. :D

Last but not the least, some banner love. :D

Enjoy the rest of the week and TFL!

Listen

2010-11-28T17:21:00.016+08:00

Hey, I'm on a "Nikki Sivils paper" roll!

This is my 3rd project using Nikki Sivils products and I used the Willow Bee collection on this LO of my niece. Well, I actually made 3 LOs out of this line. Sshhh! LOL.

Journalling reads: "The party started a bit late, but you waited patiently for the show to start. You were so behaved. You are such a sweet girl!"

Photo details: Louise at 2 years, 5 months. December 2009.

Based this on Get Picky's sketch challenge #2 here.

Some close-ups:
I love, love, love this quote stamp from Shabby Green Door's On the Wings of a Dream! This was where I was inspired to get the title "Listen" for my LO. Used plenty of double-sided foam tape for the cutie cut-ups, too.

My adorable niece, Louise Dominique.

We're enjoying a long weekend right now. No work tomorrow in celebration of a local hero's birthday.

TFL!

No. 1 Rule

2010-11-24T19:34:00.000+08:00

As promised in my previous post below, above is the second LO that I made using Nikki Sivils' Henry's Brilliance collection.

Two LOs were created out of 4 patterned papers. How's that for maximizing your stocks? Haha! And out of those 4 papers, all that was left were little bits of scrap. Oh yes, I'm really happy when I get to use most, if not all, of the chosen papers for a layout. :)

I used the tummy of this big owl to write my journalling entry, which reads: Being cute always melts Mommy's heart. It works every time! :)

Had fun with my circle punches and put cloth brads as added accents.

The "No. 1" is a cut-out from Jillibean Soup paper.

Again, I based my LO on Janis' work here but also added some touches of my own.

Have a great week ahead!

Materials used: Nikki Sivils patterned papers; Magic Mesh; All About Scrapbooking brads. Others: buttons, blings, chipboard alphas from my stash.

I Love Books!

2010-11-19T23:30:00.002+08:00

I did a fast one on this layout because of the perks of... scraplifting! Hehe! :)

Scraplifted the above LO from fellow Filipina scrapper, Janis, in her post here.

All papers used are from Nikki Sivils' Henry's Brilliance, a school-themed collection. Totally perfect for the photo of my little one enjoying his book on numbers!

Being a booklover, I really love the journalling details that I made in this LO: "Daddy and Mommy will do our best, for you to sustain your interest and love for books. Keep it up, Sweetheart!"

These owls are soooo cute! :)

I have another LO using Nikki Sivils' Henry's Brilliance line, which I'll feature in my next post. Stay tuned! :)

TFL!

Materials used: Nikki Sivils papers; DCWV black cardstock Tim Holtz distress ink; Fiskars scallop scissors and border puncher; Artoz wax seal; All About Scrapbooking foam alphas, brads, star sticker, photo turn; Others: rikrak and ribbon.

Gratitude

2010-11-16T20:20:00.002+08:00

Please join me and the ladies of Scrap That Poetry in their latest challenge here. I am so honored to be their Guest Designer for their November 15th challenge: "Prayer for the Great Family" by Gary Snyder.

Yes, "Gratitude" is indeed an apt title because I am truly thankful to Scrap That Poetry for my guest DT stint in their blog, and to Webster's Pages for my recent win.

So how did I create my layout and interpret Gary Snyder's poem (below) for it?

First, the photo. I chose this photo of a green grassy area with tiny yellow flowers because my idea is to emphasize the importance of blessings, however small they may be.

Photo credit: John Michael B. Limbo
Second, the title and journaling. I chose "Gratitude" because the poem is all about showing gratitude to God's creations: Mother Earth, plants, air, among others. My journaling is also about defining Gratitude as "being happy for even the littlest of things."

Last, but not the least, the overall look of the layout. I chose Webster's Pages' Garden Gala and Nature's Storybook collections to complement my photo and interpretation of Snyder's poem. :)

Some close-ups and details:
Hand-cut the branches and lanterns. Attached gold DMC thread on the lanterns and used double-sided foam tape for added dimension.

I love these Prima Innoscence flowers because you can alter it to whatever catches your fancy. I applied Ranger distressed stickles (tarnished brass) in the middle and Jo Sonja opal dust on the petals. Lovely! :)

I truly enjoyed creating this layout, as well as being the Guest DT!

Hope you like my creation and TFL! :)

PRAYER FOR THE GREAT FAMILY
by Gary Snyder

Gratitude to Mother Earth, sailing through night and day--
and to her soil: rich, rare, and sweet
in our minds so be it.

Gratitude to Plants, the sun-facing light-changing leaf
and fine root-hairs; standing still through wind
and rain; their dance is in the flowing spiral grain
in our minds so be it.

Gratitude to Air, bearing the soaring Swift and the silent
Owl at dawn. Breath of our song
clear spirit breeze
in our minds so be it.

Gratitude to Wild Beings, our brothers, teaching secrets,
freedoms and ways; who share with us their milk;
self-complete, brave, and aware
in our minds so be it.

Gratitude to Water: clouds, lakes rivers, glaciers;
holding or releasing; streaming through all
our bodies salty seas
in our minds so be it.

Gratitude to the Sun: blinding pulsing light through
trunks of trees, through mists, warming caves where
bears and snakes sleep--he who wakes us--
in our minds so be it.

Gratitude to the Great Sky
who holds billions of stars--and goes yet beyond that--
beyond all powers, and thoughts
and yet is within us--
Grandfather Space.
The Mind is his Wife

so be it.

-- after a Mohawk prayer.

---o0o---

Materials used on "Gratitude" LO: WEBSTER'S PAGES - patterned papers & die-cut cardstock sticker. DCWV cardstock. PRIMA Innoscence flowers. AMERICAN CRAFTS thickers felt alphas. RANGER distress stickles (tarnished brass). TIM HOLTZ distress ink. JO SONJA opal dust. TATTERED ANGELS - mist. MAYA ROAD - mist. MAKING MEMORIES - metal key. MARTHA STEWART edge punch. Others - gold pins, DMC gold thread, lace.

Another Win!

2010-11-12T11:00:00.003+08:00

Oh my goodness! My lucky streak continues and I feel sooo blessed!

My comment in Webster's Pages "Little Reminders" blog post was chosen and I won one of every alpha sticker sheet in WP's warehouse! That's over 3,000 alphas!!!

Brandin wanted to know from readers what we consider as simple moments, sweet life events.

Here's what I wrote: "My simple moment, simple life event is everytime I stare at my sleeping two-year old son. Until now, this moment never ceases to amaze me. I love being a mom. :)"

The winner (That's me! Haha!) was announced in WP's blog post here!

Wee! I'm so happy I won! I sooo love WP products. Come to think of it, most of my recent layouts that won in challenges are made from Webster's Pages!!!

Thanks so much Webster's Pages, and thank You, Lord, for this sweet blessing.

Have a great weekend!

You and Me

2010-11-07T14:18:00.016+08:00

Lesson learned: creating a double-page layout is such a back-breaking activity! Haha!

Argh! 'Twas so hard to strike a balance in making two 12x12 pages. The title, photos, patterned papers and elements. I also didn't follow any sketch to guide me so that makes it doubly hard. I'm not sure if I did justice on this LO. *sigh*

Looks like I'm taking this hobby to the next level, way too seriously. LOL!

Anyway, I still want to share this here because the subjects are the two most important men in my life. *woot, woot!*

Patterned papers are from Colorbok. I have lots of Colorbok scrapbook stuff courtesy of a US-based aunt. If not for her, I wouldn't have access to these yummy scrapbook items! Thanks, Aunty Banny!

Page 1:
Page 2: Materials used: Colorbok patterned papers. Bella Blvd.'s bits a bella. Prima Say It In Pearls. Autumn Leaves ticket stamps. All About Scrapbooking stickers, ribbon and chipboard alphas. Sassafrass Lass cardstock journaling sticker. Creative Imaginations brad. Martha Stewart edge punch.

Triple Thank Yous

2010-11-02T20:14:00.004+08:00

October must be my lucky month. :)

I experienced a triple win, hence the triple Thank You's.

I won here, here and here!

Have a great weekend! :)

So Have Faith

2010-10-31T07:37:00.021+08:00

I found Scrap That Poetry's site while surfing the net one fine day. Their current challenge is to create a layout inspired by Emily Dickenson's poem, "There Is Another Sky" here. It turned out to be an even finer day for me because I had just the perfect photo for the poem! :D

I took that photo last April at my relatives' farm-cum-resort in rural Tanay, Rizal province. The trail of trees leads up to a hill with a beautiful view and a gazebo on top. :)

I also googled about Emily Dickenson's poem to know what inspired her to create it. From what I gathered, it's a poem she wrote for her brother, Austin, and she used nature to tell him not to lose hope, that there is another sky, another sunshine, another beautiful day.

So while creating my layout, looking at my photo and analyzing E. Dickenson's poem, I came up with the title "...So Have FAITH" because the poem, this time, reminds ME to remain positive and strong despite life's trials, always hope and pray because God gives us another beautiful day... so have FAITH. :)

Lastly, I am also entering this in XOXO's challenge #12 here. Scraplifted Ana White's LO.

Here are some close-ups of my layout and details:
Hand-cut the florals of Webster's Pages patterned paper

Emily Dickenson's poem as the journaling detail. I distressed the edges using Tim Holtz alcohol ink (red).

These pretty rosettes used to be white, but to blend with the patterned paper, I misted it with Glimmer Mist (red shade) and applied Jo Sonja gold dust. Loooove it!!!!

Another rosette on the right side of the LO. The borders of the inner cardstock were created with Martha Stewart edge punch and distressed with Tim Holtz distressing ink in peeled paint.

Have a Blessed Sunday and TFL!

So Cute!

2010-10-25T13:57:00.011+08:00

I was inspired by my latest win here so I decided to create another layout of my niece, Louise Dominique. Hahaha!

I am loving the sketches designed by the Creative Scrappers' team. I've lost count of how many layouts I made based on their sketches.

As always, some close-ups and details:
The yellow doily was sprayed with Maya Mist in lemon yellow. Flower from Prima. Chipboard swirl from Maya Road, painted with gold acrylic paint and heat gunned for added texture.

The red doily, on the other hand, was sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in red currant. The small yellow flowers are from All About Scrapbooking.

I made sure to put my heat gun to work. So here's another bigger Maya Road chipboard swirl, painted with gold acrylic and I heat-gunned away to my heart's desire. Hehehe!

Have a great week!

Adorable

2010-10-23T18:47:00.024+08:00

If Adore was about a father (my hubby) who totally adores our son...

Then Adorable is about our little one.

This photo was taken when he was only 1.5 months old. A mother (that's me!) can only sigh in appreciation of this special gift from the Almighty.

Materials are mostly from Little Yellow Bicycle's Snugglebug Boy collection.

Some close-ups and details:
As I love fussy cutting the images on patterned paper, look at what I did with the SNB-101: Boy Playtime specialty cardstock. I used it as a dimensional embellishment! Wee! :D

The paper cord: used as border and made the ends meet via a pretty little knot. ;D

Lastly, a close-up shot of "Snips and snails..." phrase sticker from SNB-135: Favorite Pieces stickers, which I used as journaling detail. Used double-sided foam tape for added dimension. Looove it!!! :D

This layout was also based on Creative Scrappers sketch #124:

A very long post! Whew!

Happy scrapping!

Fab Friday!

2010-10-22T20:22:00.002+08:00

My sincerest thanks to CC and the team for my win in the October blog hop.

My entry was the previous post below.

Have a scrappy weekend!

Coordinates Collections October Blog Hop

2010-10-20T08:35:00.001+08:00

Materials used: Patterned papers: Kaisercraft. Cardstock: DCWV.

Flowers and blings from Prima. Pebeo paint for the "stitch-like" border.

Opaline pearls from Basic Grey. Alphas: AC Thickers. Kraft envelope: Making Memories.

White pearl flower, brad, leaves and wood butterfly: All About Scrapbooking.

Martha Stewart edge punch. Glimmer mist. Jo Sonja opal dust. Others: lace, metal clip.

Here's another page I made of my niece, Louise Dominique.

I entered this in Coordinates Collections' October Blog Hop Challenge: Hidden Journaling here.

I'm going to give this to my sister, and I leave the journaling details to her. I included the Maya Road kraft envelope where she could put her special message to Louise. This is also the 'hidden journaling' challenge requirement of CC October blog hop.

Patterned papers were all from Kaisercraft.

I also used Creative Scrappers' sketch #120 for this layout.

Lastly, want to know how I created these hand-made paper flowers? :)

Check out Scrap That!'s "Easy Folded Flower Tutorial" here.

TFL!

Adore

2010-10-17T19:15:00.002+08:00

Another layout, using My Little Shoebox (MLS) patterned papers. The subjects are the two most important people in my life, my husband and son.

I am also entering this in MLS' current challenge, using the sketch below as inspiration:

My Layout:

MLS Sketch Challenge:

Some close-ups and details:
I used the words in Nice to See You pattered paper for my journaling detail. Matted the words in BG's dark brown paper to make the words stand out, and double-sided foam tape for added dimension. I also "fussy cut" the little birdies in Love Birds pattered paper. I looove how this turned out! :)

Another close-up, from another angle, showing my "fussy cut" mini birdies and trees! Love it!!!

MLS products used:
Sky's the Limit collection (Nice to See You), Flying High collection (Flying High), Away We Go collection (Vroom), and Whoo Loves You? (Love Birds).

Other materials used:
Jenni Bowlin bingo card, Prima flower and blings, Basic Grey patterned paper, Maya and Glimmer mists, Martha Stewart puncher, Heidi Swapp distressing tool, kraft cardstock, local decorative mesh and felt tree.

I hope my layout gets chosen. LOL!

Please do leave some love in the comments portion. :)

Happy Sunday and thanks for looking!

Soar

2010-10-15T08:18:00.002+08:00

A Webster's Pages output from the class of Iris Babao-Uy, which I attended.

I used Kaisercraft's rub-ons for the journaling detail: "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away."

I Love This Boy!

2010-10-13T12:02:00.004+08:00

Materials used: Cardstock: DCWV. Patterned papers, main: Bella Blvd. and Bits a Bella;

others: Basic Grey, Fancy Pants. Flowers: Bo Bunny. Mini brads: Queen & Co.

Bookplate: Cosmo Cricket. Sticker: All About Scrapbooking.

DMC gold thread. Carl puncher. Local blings, buttons and fabric.

Played with Bella Blvd.'s Super Stud line on this layout. I created this last January, using the December 2009 sketch from Kaisercraft.

Journalling: Play! Explore! Laugh! Enjoy life, my little man. Whatever your dreams and goals later on may be, Daddy and Mommy will support and cheer you all the way!

Photo was taken when my little one was just 4.5 months old (November 2008).

Always Remember

2010-10-09T17:38:00.010+08:00

Another layout that I created from Webster's Pages papers and cardstock stickers, among others.

Journaling: I love you because... you are my wish come true.

Photo details: Taken outside the church before the start of my son's Christening, dated October 5, 2008. He was just 3.5 months old then.

Please do take a look at another hand-made flower that I made... using coffee filters! I truly enjoyed creating these!

Source: A Million Memories' post entitled Technique Tuesdays with Rachel Hall here.

The tutorial called for round-cut coffee filters and misting.

For my layout, I further added some "personal" touches to the coffee filter flowers by using two shades of glimmer mist (spanish moss and sapphire blue). When the mists had dried, I crumpled and de-crumpled the round-cut filters (as instructed in the tutorial), stamped on an image, then applied Jo Sonja opal dust and, finally, adhered the brads.

Last technique which I used for this LO is "fussy cutting" the images on the WP patterned papers, specifically, the tree (very difficult to cut, indeed!), wishing well and the flowery plants.

I also entered this in Are You Feeling Groovie's October Groovie challenge.

TFL!

1 Hot Babe!

2010-10-05T20:51:00.008+08:00

My entry for Sketchy Thursdays' 9.30 challenge.

The lady in the layout (LO) is my Thailand-based BFF, Rowena, who'll be celebrating her birthday on the 29th and I made this as a birthday gift for her. I hope she likes it. :)

The sketch challenge where I based my LO above:

Finally, just wanted to feature this close-up shot of my hand-made corrugated frame. Heehee! :)

Also, those "white sand" accents that you see on the frame are not sand at all. They're stickles!!!

Have a great week ahead!

Magical Life

2010-10-03T13:16:00.008+08:00

A layout that I made from Websters Pages' Magical Life, Party Lights and Far & Away patterned papers; and Nature's Storybook die-cut stickers.

Besides having awesome designs, another thing I love about Websters Pages' patterned papers is that I can "fussy cut" the images to suit my needs in creating a layout.

A close-up of the lanterns from the Party Lights paper which I made into... balloons! So versatile!

Another close-up of my butterflies cut-outs from DCWV, and also my bouquet of flowers.

TFL!