Sketch 217

Hi all! It's really great to scrapbook again. I was super busy the last few days! Whew! At the same time, I am behind at Scrapbook Challenges, but I do hope to catch up :) This is my sketch 217. I used Webster's Pages products and I crocheted a scalloped trim.

Background paper was cut using the Spellbinder Nestabilities, and I stamped it with Stampin' Up script stamp. The medallion below is from designersdigital.com with Making Memories circle tag maker rim. For added dimension, I used Glossy Accent by Ranger.

This label is one of the fabric fancies by WP. I used Making Memories oval tag maker trim to compliment the sketch. Enjoy!

Pagemaps challenge

Here is my take on the Pagemaps challenge. I used sticky back canvas by Claudine Hellmuth to print the picture. I am also happy to use my stamps collection!

Sketch 215

When I used a photo strip on another layout, I decided to do another one but with my pictures. These photo were taken when we were riding out to attend a house blessing. I have my camera so I started to take several shots of us. When I saw sketch 215, I had to use my photo strip.

Sketch 214

Creating the border for this layout was quite a workout since it was my first time using this stencil to create the border.

Sketch 213

This is my sketch. I crocheted a border scallop. It was quite challenging crocheting with paper because paper seems to tear up, but I did it!

Sketch 212 & Webster Pages

Cousin S shown me her layout that used the hidden journal technique and I thought I should try it out. When I saw Sketch 212, I knew this is where I will try it. I used Webster Page's paper, which I dread to use because I love staring at my WP papers.

Here is how I hid my journal. Enjoy!

Sketch 211

When I saw this sketch, I knew what pictures to use, which were taken a long time ago. These pictures were taken we were on our way to attend a house blessing, and at the same time, I got my new camera as a gift. So to get to know my camera, I brought it with me and start taking picture of P and myself during the ride. I have another photo strip with my pictures on it. I hope to create a layout using those pictures someday.

Prima August BAP

For this layout, I used the Prima Watercolor Paintables though I used colored pencils.

Pagemaps challenge

I thought I won't be able to finish this layout on time since I am also finishing other layout to submit at Scrapbook Challenges. I am happy to share with you this layout. It was my first time using Heidi Swapp's Invicibles paper and Glimmer mist. I think my layout turned out as I expected. Enjoy!

Imaginisce August Sketch

I used Scooter's Vacation collection for this August sketch. I crocheted the flowers and used clear buttons as the centers.

Pagemaps challenge

Here is my take on the Scrap Attack Pagemaps Challenge.

Sketch 208 & 209

Hi all bit out in the blog loop. I attended Scrapbook Expo last weekend. I signed up for classes and did some Make and Take. It was so much fun! Anyway, I want to share with you these two sketches for Scrapbook Challenges!

Sketch 208

Sketch 209

Sketch 207: Pieces of You

When I saw this sketch, I already knew what paper to use. The background paper is DCVW Spring Stack Collection, and I cut the flowers and butterflies from SEI paper.

The heart is a weaved with ribbon, and I used Prima's Say it in crystals. Alphabet Chipboards by K & Company, which I added rhinestones.

I love 7gypsies

Seven Gypsies are back with there new collection. To get a glimpse of all their goodies, I encourage you to watch their new video. It is amazing! Enjoy!

Ooops! there is more, Seven Gypsies is giving away their new 8x8 Paddington collection. Simply post their new video on your blog or website along with the phrase: "I love 7gypsies"

Don't forget to link back your post to their blog.

Sketch 205

Hi everyone! Here is my take on Sketch 205 at Scrapbook Challenges. Pictures were taken at SM Bagiuo City.

Sketch 206: Days like these

Hi everyone! I am proud to finish Sketch 206 because of the "journaling" I have. As you know fellow scrapper, journaling is one of the issues we have to deal with. This was written a long time ago, and it is just waiting to be used for the right layout. And here it is!

Sketch 203: Captured moments

I enjoy all the sketches from Scrapbook Challenges, and I can't wait to scrap some more. My layout for this challenge is simple. I love looking at these stolen shots taken by cousin J. Also, I have been wanting to incorporate a song by Everything but the Girls in a layout so when I saw the sketch, I said to myself this is it.

Song: I didn't know I was looking for love
Materials: Stampedous stamp; Versafine Lagoon ink stamp pad; rhinestones, Bazzill card stock; American Crafts Chloe white alphabet sticker; Fotoblendz Clipping Masks from Designer Digitals.

Sketch 204

Here is my layout for Sketch challenge 204. Pictures were taken in Palawan by cousin J.

Materials used: Black cardstock, Perfect pearls, Inkadinkado Stamp, Say it with Crystals by Prima, All about Scrapbook rub ons & wood buttons (I bought these at National Bookstore); "you + me" by Me & My Big ideas; Flourished Photo Brushes by Designer Digitals.

Scrapbook Challenge: Sketch 202

I thought it would be fun to use our vacation pictures for this sketch. I fell in love with paper tearing, a technique I just learned. It was fun because it give more dimension to the layout, and I am happy that I am not afraid to tear my precious scrapbook paper :)

These are my nephews and a niece residing in the Philippines. This was our vacation last year in Bagiuo City. Time really does fly fast! The last time I saw them they were just kids. Now, some of them are taller than me. I miss them!

Happy Day

This is my first time entering the Prima's BAP challenge. Scary at first to tackle this month's layout, but I had fun doing it.
Pictures were taken at the Bagiuo Botanical Garden. It was indeed a Happy day. Enjoy!

I altered the Collage paper flower to give it more dimension.

Pagemaps Challenge Layout

Here is the layout I created inspired by the Pagemaps' Webster's Page layout challenge. This picture was taken during the ceremony. It was a great day and the proudest I've been. My degree is B.S. Mechanical Engineer. Hence, the gears :)

I used Karen Foster's tranparency paper. When I saw this and all the math formulas written (gosh!), it brought back memories of all the too many math classes I had to take especially the pop quizzes (whew!).

The horizontal strip is made of gear stencils that I created, and I use Vintage photo & Tea dye distress inks. Metal accents by Tim Holtz. (Love these!!!)

I used DCWV floral prints paper pack for the paper flowers. It also represents the feminine side of me now that I practice as a Mech Engr. The butterfly is from Heidi Swapp lathered with lots of Stickles (Love these too!!!).

My diploma was shrinked to fit my layout (with 3D effects). "Congrats" metal accent is a gift tag by Colorbok.

Congratulations Whiff of Joy! + Giveaway

Hello everyone!! Whiff of Joy's blog hit its over 1,000 blog followers. As a "Thank you" Katharina is giving away the "Blooming Spring" stamp set. Just post this giveaway to your blog and link it back to the Whiff of Joy blog. Very easy right!

Again Congratulations! Katharina!

Wanna Win Unity Stamp?

Visit CJ's blog to see your chances of winning this April 2010 Kit of the Month from Unity Stamp!

Prima Product for the Month of May

Celebrate a month filled with gorgeous blooms with May's beautiful picks! You will find a huge assortment of Prima's top-notch flowers-all in lovely shades of lavender, as well as a few sparkly centers and gorgeous leaves to finish off any project with style.

Selections shown above include:

* Symphony Flowers-gorgeous flowers which include 6 different sparkly flowers in the same package

* Melange Flowers-check out the detail on these lovely blooms.

* Calcutta Blooms in Pink-so much texture, so many uses!Pearl Panache-sheer fabrics and glitter add so much to these tiny blossoms.

* Winter Roses in Purple-fully-formed roses with glitter and crustal shavings on the curled edges.

* Temple Leaves in Lavender- amazing bendable leaves that will add a stunning effect to your projects.

* Love Story polka-dotted rose-sigh! Just so romantic.

* Pearl Panache Purple flowers-each flower comes complete with a sweet pearl center.

* Madrigal Blooms in purple-amazing fabric flowers that will be stunning on your layouts!

* Fairytale Roses in Purple-sweet, tender small roses that come on our creative clear packaging.

* Mini-Bouquet-lily in pink-a whole mini-bouquet that is perfect for altered projects or cards.

* Dynasty Centers-these babies are fabulous! So rich and detailed. Use on the center of a flower or as an accent on your page.

* Zazi flowers-soft, feminine flowers in fabric with sequins and sparkles that put a smile on your face.

* Exotic Gardenia-tropical flowers that are perfect for vacation layouts!

* Petite- Mums-multi-layered flowers with complete pearl centers. So amazing on a project!

Want to win some of these fun products? Do what i am doing, I posted their announcement here in my blog, and I will let Prima knows about my post. Very easy right?!

Imaginisce April Challenge

On April 1st, Imaginisce announced their April Sketch created by Aphra Bolyer. I hope to win because the challenge winner will get a choice of the i-top Tool package or a 75 dollars prize pack!!! AWESOME! For my layout, I used the Scooter's Vacation paper. The pictures were taken when we went to Puerto Princesa in Palawan. This was our last day, and the trip was great and exciting.

For the detail below, I created an oval cut in half. I used the small images from the paper for the 3D effects. For the small red camera, I used clear UTEE to emboss. Aren't they all cute?

For this calendar, this is one of Imaginisce's Snag 'em Stamps. The die cut from the A Shore Thing Collection. The flower button embossed with clear embossing.

Materials used: Imaginisce Scooter Vacation; Jammin' Journaling from A Shore Thing Collection; Pops 'n Flops Rob ons from Summer Cool Collection; Versafine Deep Lagoon ink; Flower by Imaginisce; Therm o Web foam dots; Designer Digitals:KPertiet In a Strip Overlay

Me & Heidi Swapp

Everyday, I visit all of my favorite blogs, and yesterday on heidi swapp's blog she mentioned that she will be teaching a class at Scrapbook Island in San Jose, California on April 8. The moment I read that I was like "oh my gosh! this is my opportunity to see and meet her, and create with her (of course along with other scrapbookers!)" so I called the store the moment they open and hoped that they still have an open spot. And they did! I was very happy. I was very excited.

Today, when I saw Heidi in the classroom, I was awestruck because she is one of the people I admire in the scrapbooking world. I've also admired her work, ideas, and products. The class was fun! fun! fun!. I enjoyed it very much. I just wished I was able attend her class the whole day (well maybe next time!). Attending the class was relaxing for me! I love scrapbooking! I hope Heidi that you come and visit us soon.

Material used: Designer Digitals: KPertiet Photocluster no 7; AVictoria Everyday Amazing Brush

Let's Congratulate Her!!!

Hi all! I met Marix at my cousin's scrapbook party. It was fun!

It is her 4th year in the blog world. Send your greetings to her blog and there is a chance to win a RAK.

REMEMBER THIS DATE: APRIL 13, 2010

GLEE IS BACK!!! ALL NEW EPISODES RETURNS!

After waiting for soooo long, it is finally back! I am very happy! They have a special time on April 13th after Americal Idol. I am really looking forward to all the new songs, and routines, most especially what the Glee Club's going to perform in Nationals.

Prima Marketing has exciting news!

That's Right! Prima is giving away two more AMAZING prize packages in conjunction with our BIG SECRET!

We want EVERYONE to have a chance to win so we are changing the rules a bit.

1) Please copy this write-up and link us on your blog, Facebook, or any other site that you frequent (please follow their TOU).
2) Then post here with a link to your blog, Facebook or site post for your chance to win BIG with Prima!
3) One US and one International winner will be chosen on Thursday, March 4th, 2010.

And we are getting closer and closer to revealing our secret-it won't be long now!

Just a couple more days of suspense!

I am encouring everyone to join! Enjoy!

Pssst.. wanna hear a secret?

Prima Marketing is having a BIG reveal for the month of March. For sure, I am not the only one who cannot wait for the "BIG ONE."

Prima is also giving out prizes. Just create an annoucement of the big reveal to your blog, and post a comment and the link of your blog to Prima blog. Very easy huh?