me and my world

2-pager

2009-02-21T15:28:00.002+10:00

another 2-page layout, one thing common with all the most of the layouts i created before i took my hybernations are the same pix of my daughter on their swim wear. purposedly done to preserve this one wonderful time with them.

my little one

2009-02-21T15:08:00.003+10:00

hmm...maybe you're wondering how come i have all these layouts yet...i lost my thing to scrap lately...well these were some of those i made even before. these were those layouts that i failed to update on this blog...maybe i thought this could help me pick up from where i left off and back again

with that im happy to show you another layout of my daughter hannah using distress ink... i really dont know how to use it...after buying this ink for a year...its only this time that i have the guts to open and play with it...but i just dont know if i was able to serve its purpose hahaha.

anyway here's my take:

fun time

2009-02-21T15:03:00.002+10:00

this layout was inspired from got sketch class which im one of their avid follower. incidentally i failed to show this layout to them. i have fun doing this one, its a random pictures of my favorite subjects - my daughters - wearing their bathing suit away from the pool or even beach...

My Latest LO after my 3-month hybernation

2009-02-21T14:29:00.002+10:00

Hi, after 3 months of hybernation I found myself touching again my stuff and a good way to perk up my veins is to join the Kaya Challenge and here's my take:

Got Sketch 2

2008-09-29T17:45:00.004+11:00

After the sad experienced I just had to pick up pieces were I left up and have to move on...partly my hobby did help me a lot to bounce back and not to brood about it...for the second time I have joined Got Sketch and here are my take on their sketches...there's still 2 sketches to go before it will finally end...

sketch 1

sketch 2

sketch 3

sketch 3 details

sketch 4

sketch 5

sketch 6

I was finally in pagemap

2008-09-25T12:41:00.002+11:00

I'm in the road to recovery and I feel quite happy somehow...kontin lang...when I saw this favorite site of mine...Here

Thanks Ms. Becky Fleck.

I may have lost my precious one...but I gain lots of friends

2008-09-25T12:12:00.002+11:00

Yes, been wanting to have a new addition to the family for years...already...after all I'm not getting any younger but we really wanted to have a baby boy...Actually its been twice already since I experienced sort of delayed in my period...unknown to my husband, I would sneak out buying pregnancy test each time I would be delayed just for a day...that was last 6 months ago, after 3 pregnancy test...I failed...after which...another few weeks of delayed and so last August 18, 2008 I tested again...it was weakly positive so I excitedly told my husband about it...counting it I could have been 6 weeks pregnant already...I should not waste my time so I went to my OB after 2.5years and excitedly showed her the result of my frog test...then she said yes...you're pregnant and gave me all these usual medicines na pangpakapit...cause of my stressful job and location of work and need lots of those just like with my previous pregnancies.

Then I was so excited to tell my MWG group and my sister friends, but I did not tell my scrapbook friends...want to save it for few weeks though. Then came this call last August 20 from our HK Office that I was advised to work for HK for 2 weeks since my counterpart left after a short stint there...who am I not to obliged...though my husband was quite apprehensive but again we don't have a choice...I might loose my job if I will not heed to their advise...and so I went...I was still part of the idol then for 3 weeks so I packed some stuff for my scrapbooking (why should I not...even if I'm not included...I would still bring some)

I attended first my very 1st time PS-EB and since I really cannot hide my tummy anymore, told some already during the last hour of the event that I am really was expecting,hehehe...and everyone seem so happy for me.

Then when I flew to HK I did not tell my boss about me being pregnant only after a week when the CEO invited me and all the other managers for a welcome dinner party for me, I was asked to drink this beer when I said no and I told them not to be rude about it but merely because I'm pregnant...

Work in HK were more stressful and I was dead homesick already for weeks...I barely slept in the hotel I cant even ate dinner...but I would make myself busy during workdays/daytime so not to feel lonely or sad...but I'm pregnant though...I would hear the heartbeat then so loudly specially when me and my baby were all alone in the hotel...so I know that he's safe down inside me...

Then came the time that my working schedule was already done I'm really so excited about going home already and see my OB for the scheduled Ultrasound and heartbeat test...so when I arrived I went right away to see my OB...and that was it...my OB was asking me this weird questions and all sort and she said...I'm afraid there's no baby inside the sac...but we'll try next week, maybe there's something wrong with your count then well see from there.

After a week so I went to see my OB again...and so that's it - its finally confirmed...I have an early sign of pregnancy that is weak and its called "blighted ovum"...I was teary eyed then...God knows how much I waited for this time.

Was it my fault, was it because of the time I was away that I did not take care of myself while away and out of the country...did I stress myself so much...so many questions...I dont want to answer it anymore...I only knew that I will not going to have a baby...just yet...but I kept him for 2 weeks still...he was actually almost 3 months then before he was finally taken out.

Now I was quite ashamed of me and I was really so in pain...specially when the day was almost drowning nearer for me to have this D&C (this I really dont know what it stands for) but its basically has something to do in taking out all the signs of the ovum inside my tummy- raspa in our dialect...then it dawned only then on me...the he's really gone...and the questions came again and again...was it me?

I happened to tell two of my scrapbooking friend...I remembered then that they too experienced what I just had...actually they have even more...so they understand what I'm having through. One was so kind enough to ask for prayers...that I couldn't afford...cause don't have them to think what I've been thinking...was it me...and their words were so kind, so endearing, so uplifting, so much love...little did I know that in this group...its not only for the love of the craft that were all together...there's more to it and that's friendship and caring...

I'm in the road to recovery and it's actually quite been easy for their are people who help me carry this burden and inspires me and push me and make me realize...its not all my fault...it's never been the mother's fault why such thing has to happen and one message that struck me most...God love us so much and He never meant to hurt us...He will never hurt us...and so there I was so much inspired...crying inside though...the hurt is there...but I'm not in pain anymore...for I know there are people out there who cares for me and understands what I have been through and I feel so love...I may have lost my precious one...yet I again treasures of friends for keeps.

Salamat talaga.

Week 3 of Scrappin Mom's

2008-09-15T18:24:00.002+11:00

I was still included on the Week 3 challenge last August 29 with a Theme called a day in the life of someone dear to you...I was really quite feel the pressure was on already, cause I don't have much pictures...good thing with our high technology...i was able to access my home-base PC in our office and pick some pictures that showed movements...that I remember those pictures when Hannah started to walk. She was actually a late bloomer, she walked all by herself when she was already 13th month old - unlike her big sister who started walking before she turn 1.

Luckily I was so privilege that there was one fellow scrappin moms' idol who help me out edit my photos since prior to this week my photo was really not so good...I was so happy and very much thankful...cause actually I dont want to put an impression that I dont take this contest seriously and I would be very unfair to the people behind this contest...they really did a-hell-of-a-job (grabe to the max)- - - up to now, I'm still hands down with them.

Anyway, when the announcement were made for those ladies who made it to the next round week 4, I actually do not feel disappointed at all, honestly, because I already felt honored to be considered on the day 1 when this started...being part of Week 1 to 3- were really such a privilege and I was able also to cope up with homesickness and be able to finished 4 layouts while I was away in Manila.

Hence, it was really fun-filled journey and if given a chance I will still definitely join the ride again...congratulations to Scrappinmoms' undying support for the craft - you really help us hone our talents and congratulations to the mom's who are already winners in their own right...and of course for the one true Idol in the last stretch of this challenge...my congratulations in advance...(Me-anne:thinking of few names already)- Hehehe...basta aja...aja.

Who will be on for the next round

2008-08-22T16:47:00.002+11:00

Actually when the result of the creations made by the MOMs' who made it in the SCRAPPIN MOM'S IDOL CHALLENGE Series the common expression was "jaw-dropping"!!! Yes, its true but I really do feel quite insecure hehehe, because I dont find what I did is okay hehehe...so when this announcement came as to who made it to 2nd week...I was really shocked as in di ko alam kasi I did not expect anymore.

But luckily I'm still in...well I just have to really enjoy it and do have fun...this thing happening now is already a joy ride and really a bonus to me, coz, I'm with the real idols in this craft...

I'm grateful to be part of them...

Actually, last Thursday Aug. 20- I got an advise from our HK office that I'll be having a business trip for 2 weeks. I'll be living this Sunday and be back by Sept. 6. I already told Cookie (My Idol) na I already do not expect myself to be included...so this announcement was really unexpected.

Now my problem is how to pack somethings for my scrapping or ended up visiting one scrap store in HK found in Queens Street....patay ang wallet ko.

I feel so HAPPY and just LUCKY

2008-08-15T14:22:00.001+11:00

Wow, this hit me big time too!!! I feel so happy and ecstatic about this announcement and I cannot believe it myself.

See it here.

And more of my surprise is this one, after seeing the layouts of those who participated, I dont think I stand the chance, but I did and it says here.

For the 2nd announcement, that one it makes me shiver running my fingers through the names of those who made it hehehe, well all I can say...I will just have to enjoy it until when...bahala na si batman...hehehhe.

Thank you so much MLA and Valerie and for the people behind the Scrappin Mom's Idol thank you for giving me the chance to experience the challenge.

Summer Vacation

2008-08-12T05:59:00.003+11:00

I love Becky Fleck and I dont want to miss another challenge found in her Pagemap Blog.
Here's my take:

Altered Clock - Kaya 16

2008-08-07T17:34:00.002+11:00

Here's my take on Kaya 16 Altering, my very first in doing it with a clock, at first i;m taken aback and would really have to forego this challenge, but I dont want to miss the chance and good thing a friend of mine will celebrate her birthday.

I want to surprise with something different though she knew already that I do scrapbooking etc and I even ask her to give me her best family photo.

So here it is.

Thanks for looking!

Holiday layout this time of the month

2008-07-27T02:18:00.004+11:00

A layout made this month for Holiday!

Scrapbook Hawaii and MLA Scrapjam

2008-07-26T16:05:00.005+11:00

Last July 6, I have attended this Scrapjam sponsored by Scrapbook Hawaii which I frequent most of the time on line because aside from their stuff are always updated the lady behind the store Ms. Marissa is always accomodating and very sweet. I was so excited meeting her and she was more friendlier and nice and sweet in person. The EB which she and Ms. Nette co sponsored was really a blast, its really worth everything. The fun, the food, the freebies, the huge discounts and the prizes were really something. Truly these two lovely ladies were very generous and kind enough to us scrapbook enthusiast. We truly enjoyed it, here are some of the kit we have done during the mini-classes Ms. Marissa thought us that day including the 1-HR challenged I've made.

Here below was the mini-album we made with the guidance of Ms. Marissa, this was everybody's favorite class I supposed:

Sweet Little Girl (MLA 1st Challenge Entry)

2008-07-25T20:58:00.004+11:00

Here's my take on MLA's 1st Challenge Entry using Valerie's Sketch below:

And here's my interpretation of this lovely sketch:

Title: Sweet Little Girl

Journaling: Hannah is our sweet little girl, with her charming little face. She laughs with joyful heart and attracts us with her sweet smile! She dances like a butterfly and play like a fish. She is our sweet little girl who keeps us feel so blessed that we have her!!!

Materials Used: Pink CS, BG Sugared Stickers, BG Mellow (Flowers); BG Fruit Cake Pine Branch/Avalanche (Photo mat); WRMK Peasant Bobbin (Layering), Petaloo, Button, Ribbon, Ki Memories Stickers, PC Mon Petit Alpha.

Little Flower

2008-07-25T17:07:00.003+11:00

A 30-minute layout created after having my lunch here in the office.\

Journalling:

Brings happiness whenever I see your cute little smile, your tiny little nose, sweet and tiny lips...Your beauty attracts butterflies and birds - Hannah our lovely little flower!

1 sweet special day

2008-07-22T11:13:00.002+11:00

Here's my 1st BG layout this year, I used our 2007 - 1 year old picture.

Clip it Up

2008-07-21T17:23:00.003+11:00

My favorite organizer for my emblies and alphas is here. Here come take a look:

And this is my new scrap area, I only use a folding table for and scrap till I drop (hope its true)! I just sneak in during wee hours in the morning, while my hubby and daughters are sleeping at dawn...hehehe.

Sketch from Pagemap New Blog Challenge Entry

2008-07-21T16:19:00.003+11:00

Here's my take on pagemap new blog challenge entry using this sketch

Title: Sweet Memories

Journaling: Sweet memories...are those spent with the people you love most, such memories are mark with happy smiles, eyes that speak so much joy and so much love. It is SWEET MEMORIES, indeed!

Materials Used: BG Fruitcake Yuletide/wintermint / BG sultry/vogue, KI Memories Patterned papers and stickers, HS photocorners, petaloo and button

Kaya 15

2008-07-17T21:27:00.002+11:00

Here's my entry for Kaya 15, its been a long time since I dropby to update my blog. been busy in the office and cant keep up every Saturday to Scrap since I need to attend to lot of things including Scrap Jam.

We really had a blast and we were so satisfied and happy with all the things Ms. Marissa and Ms. Nette prepared for us... Soon I will write a blog about it.

In the meantime, here it is.

Sketch No. 4

2008-06-30T19:35:00.003+11:00

Here's another double pager layout this time with MJ, actually, its too difficult to deal with sibling rivalry between my children. When the other saw a layout being created for her sister, she wanted to have the same too, hahaha. Good thing, our Got Sketch Class has 2 double pager layout, so I made one for my eldest MJ, though she still wanted only her on the picture minus the others, but I dont have a choice but to complement the theme hence, I have some extra on my subject. This is my second time, thanks to VAL and JANNA'S CLASS,TFL!

Sketch No. 3

2008-06-30T17:46:00.004+11:00

Here's my long been sketch no. 3 I only have this layout taken today, my husband brought my cam on his business trip, but did not have the chance to take pictures there too (singapore and jakarta, indonesia) So here's my take for Got sketch class, few days left and its gonna be goodbye for them. Btw this is my very first double page layout or spread layout using 2 12x12's (LOL cant even figure out how to call it) TFL!

Buzy Bee Entries

2008-06-24T10:28:00.004+11:00

Here are my entries for Buzy Bees, Fancy Pants Challenge!

Thanks for looking!

Sketch No.2 -Got Sketch Class

2008-06-14T16:40:00.001+11:00

Here's my take on the 2nd sketch of Val & Janna's Got Sketch Class. I make some twist though, hope I did not ruin it. TFL!

Got Sketch Class

2008-06-12T06:09:00.004+11:00

I join Got Sketch Class for 3 weeks with Janna Wilson and Valerie Salmon. I must admit I love it and enjoying it. It actually inspires me a lot to start scrapping again and give me courage to show them what I did- funny iilan lang kaming pinay dun (not to mention si VS) hehhehe...here are some of the layouts I did. I took this layout photo inside our bathroom - kaloka ba...well just to give me enough light to support my SLR.

another mini-album accordion

2008-06-03T20:40:00.003+11:00

here's another mini-album accordion i made for our pastoral leader who celebrated her bday last may 31, actually been enjoying doing minis, its easy and i can be able to finished it in 4 hours only...

Mini-Album for my sister

2008-05-30T14:00:00.003+11:00

Here's another mini-album - this time for my sister, i made this for her keepsakes while away from home to work.

Bday Gift to our Handmaid Ate Hayde Albayde

2008-05-26T17:44:00.012+11:00

I made this accordion album for Ate Haydee for her birthday. She was the one who game this huge scrapbook kit. I was so inspired to honor her beauty and kindness making this gift. I use my stuff though and add on some of those items found in the kit she gave me. Care to take a look...

Im Tagged by Zabeth

2008-05-21T18:52:00.003+11:00

Actually, I have never touched my blog lately, only when I have finished layouts, but actually its pilling up already never got the chance to take pictures of it...

Well, thanks for Zabeth, tagging me will somehow perks my nerves up, you know to be back in blogging and blog-hopping as well.

Hmmm, who will be next then, anyways pls. read on:

Here are the rules:
1) Link back to the person who tagged you.
2) Post these rules on yout blog.
3) Share six unimportant things about yourself.

a. I collect best selling novels and authors, without reading it yet (N. Sparks, J.Grisham, J.R.Tokiens and Harry Potters' etc. etc.
b. I'm forgetful, every year I would lost my wallet and some important things;
c. I'm a two time C/S operated mom (hahaha-its not an excused of my being forgetful- I know)
d. My latest past-time aside from scrap booking is going to the gym.
e. I am a stage actress, I got the chance to perform in CCP back in my younger days.
f. 10 years ago my waistline was 22 (hahaha Zabeth - if i may change it ha)

4) Tag six people: Lee, Cabbie, Nita, Ella and Joyleen.

Hannah's Funny Face

2008-04-30T17:31:00.003+11:00

I just have several pictures of this same photos, but cant help not to create another layout of my daughter Hannah eating her spaghetti...

Latest layouts

2008-04-30T12:56:00.002+11:00

Been busy for quite awhile but I was able to do this layout for just merely entering into a challenge using SA kits- here's my take.

Happiness

2008-04-28T18:41:00.003+11:00

This layout is created as a thank you gesture to our Handmaid in LNP. She is actually the one who gave me this scrapbook kit, back in February. I still have to give this to her though, hope she will like it...

Here it is:

Kaya 12 Entry

2008-04-23T17:57:00.004+11:00

Here is my take on the kaya 12 entry, I enjoy doing this because it's kinna futuristic, I cant wait to see the look on my daughter's face once she got hold of this layout.

Birthday Card for Dad

2008-04-01T11:13:00.002+11:00

Here's a birthday card for my dad-done in 15 minutes only:

Those Eyes

2008-04-01T11:09:00.002+11:00

Hannah's beautiful eyes inspired me to make this layout. I was actually hugging her closely but I cut it, because its better without me there (hehhee)

Happy Hearts

2008-04-01T10:43:00.003+11:00

Here's a layout I made to make the pictures worth remembering. We just came back from our honeymoon and we went out with our closest friends in Tagaytay-October 2002.

Altered Maya Road Minibook Challenge

2008-03-12T13:28:00.005+10:00

Here's my entry to RkM Challenge-Altered Maya Road Challenge
TITLE: SWEET LITTLE CHILD

Subtitle page 1 sweet pea / 1st bath
page 2 adorable / you are dear to me
page 3 happy memories / be happy / live laugh love
page 4 sweet always / a day to remember
page 5 snuggle / daddy's girl / love
page 6 cute as a button / its my bithday
page 7 party time / my girl
last page Little Princes love bug

Journaling
Page 1
When you were born into my life
You made me realize...God Loves ME SO MUCH!!!
Page 2 I can recollect the day when your Papa and I
Learned that your coming next to your Ate MJ;
We have prayed to God...A lovely little baby like you!!!
Our God pleased with our prayers and given YOU to us!!!
Page 3 Now, we daily thank God and forever will be in His debt.
Today, youre such a PRECIOUS CHILD who brightens our Home!
Page 4 Your sweet little face brings joy to us.
We love to gaze upon you, whenever youre asleep...ssssh!
Page 5 YOu want me to hold you and tucked you up against my chin;
Your Papa wanted to carry you on his arms too...
But most of the times its Me instead...
Page 6 Though, Im so tired during the day...because Mama has to work
I would not mind at all, cause with you
In my arms...my strenght is RENEWED!!!

Materials Used: Daisy D's Premium Paper Collection Moda
Prima Flowers / HS Chipboard Alphabeth
Fo falaah Buttons / Thickers felt alpahs
Ribbons / Embellies Metals and Flowers / Basic Grey Die cuts
Bo Bunny Rub-ons / MME die / K&Company Tag Lines and Dollhouse
Sweet Things Flat Paper / Cherry Arte Chipboards / Prima Floral
Embelishment / Ki Memories Pop Culture multi ribbons /CK Chipboards
Scenic Route Rub-ons /Fanna Junkits fanciful Stickers /DCWV PPs /
Salsa Celebration Junkits / Me & My big ideas Chipboards / Hambly
Rub-ons

I got a gift

2008-03-10T13:48:00.006+10:00

Yesterday, we attended our usual District Gathering in Ligaya ng Panginoon at Ateneo De Manila. I was again tapped to talked with the children of our District and I was actually lucky got the company of my Mens & Women's Group to assist me. Honestly Im not very prepared coz I got the materials only that same day, anyway thanks for the support of my co-women's group.

After that Ate Haidee Albayda our District Handmaid/District Coordinator for all the women of the district handed me this wonderful gift to show her appreciation for the cards I made last year for the District Anniversary. Grabe, her appreciation is so much that I felt so honored and delighted- imagine she gave me this huge scrapbook kit than her daughter Maima sent from the States kasi di na kasya duon sa baggage nya, when she was there last October to assist Maima in giving birth for her very first child and Ate Haidee's and K. Tony's first ever grandchild in the family.

I was really delighted kasi we dont have much contacts though I would just look up to her as our guidance counselor, our mentor and our leader cause I'm under a pastoral leader so indirect lang talaga. Imagine how she show here appreciation towards me-that I for one never expect and a bit feel not too worthy of it...Kaya parang I felt God confirmed to me thru her and thru my sisters in the community that I can do more and I can make use of my talent like this one for the Glory of God.

Salamat - salamat po talaga. With that-to return back or even somehow to show her how happy and honored I am, I'm going to make few layouts for her and her family. Hehehe, I just be waiting for the pictures and do projects for her.

Here's the kit which I make use my lovely daughters to show it off and me beaming of course - hehehe.

The Kit More than 1200 pcs. worth $100

My daughters Mj & Hannah wanted them to help me show this off (hehehe)

Hannah my little tabaching-ching

Mj not seem happy with here, she wants to take the picture instead

Me beeming from ear to ear (hehhee) Taba ko noh!

wish book i made for my officemate as a gift

2008-03-04T18:15:00.000+10:00

latest layouts

2008-03-04T13:01:00.002+10:00

Here are some of the layouts Ive created as always I used my daughters as subject...care to take a look!

Desk Calendar for Akong

2008-02-25T13:27:00.006+10:00

Here's another desk calendar which i finished in a flash, I woke up 2am last friday and made this one tile 4am in the morning. Why did I do that? Cause Anne Marie (HK Acctg. Manager) will be leaving on Friday also at 3pm. I only got the pictures from her a day before she leave. Here is the result:

Front

Back

January

Febuary

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Tagged by Cabbie

2008-02-19T16:01:00.002+10:00

You must post the rules before you give your answers. You must list one fact about yourself for each letter of your middle name. Each fact must begin with that letter. If you don't have a middle name, just use your maiden name. After you've been tagged, you need to up-date your blog with your middle name and answers. At the end of your post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. (Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and need to read your blog for details).

(I used my middle name ALCID)

A - Assertive
L - Loving
C - Clumsy
I - Introvert (sometimes when I'm new in the crowd)
D - Dancer / Drama Queen ( I'm a theater actor way back in college)

Now Im tagging Arnie, Marj and Dianne.

New Layouts

2008-02-19T15:37:00.003+10:00

These 2 layouts done during saturday break, to compensate my absence on the EB's - how i missed attending it. Starting this year I havent seen my fellow scrappers and it makes me sad....waaaah!

Anyways here are those layouts-using Stemma, bought from Idol Iris during her RAK last year...

First Mini-Album for my Husband

2008-02-14T15:13:00.000+10:00

This is my Vday gift to my husband a mini-album with monthly calendar as inserts. Care to take a look.

Valentine's Card this VDAY

2008-02-14T12:35:00.000+10:00

I made these VDAY cards yesterday after work in my office, just in time before our Household Meeting at 8PM yesterday! I gave this to my fellow women's group members and to my Pastoral leader: Here they are:

Simple cards only though! Thanks for looking!

2 Layouts I made this week

2008-02-08T11:56:00.000+10:00

As part of my 2008 Scrap book Plan I'm task to have 3 layouts in a week, here's my 2 layouts not to mention a project made for my officemate desk calendar and a gift for wedding - a wish book for the couple - this will replace the guestbook that is traditionally roam around during the reception wherein each guest is ask to write their names and location. This time this book will let the guest ask to note their wishes and prayers for the newly wed- that's why a portion is set aside for the journaling and notes of the guests. Again it will be posted here very soon.

In the meantime here's the 2 layouts:

My scrapbukan entry

2008-01-28T15:35:00.001+10:00

Here are my scrapbukan entry challenge using MM Noteworthy!

Finally my VC entry

2008-01-28T15:30:00.000+10:00

Here's my VC entry, and this is what the challenge requirements is all about - heehe!

Kaya 9 Entry

2008-01-28T15:27:00.001+10:00

Here's my take on Kaya 9 entry:

Layout Challenges this January

2008-01-25T03:14:00.000+10:00

This is my first challenge entry for 2008 for VC but it was a wrong take - hehehe- need to do another one, Im still up to finish Kaya, Scrapbytes,MLA,Memory Lane,Scrapperie and LI...lots of it...This way I could scrap a lot.

So here are my 2 entries (wrong):

Scraperrie Scraplift No.2

2008-01-15T23:24:00.000+10:00

Here's my share on Scraplift No.2 Challenge.

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-01-15T09:25:00.001+10:00

Christmas Card Kaya 8

2008-01-12T07:17:00.000+10:00

Here's my take on Kaya 8, I did send several Christmas Cards,but I wasnt able to picture them all. This card was sent to my cousin Nonie in CA. Hope he will like it! Btw, products I used were from Studio Azul December Kit, they are all gorgeous and yummy!

Table Calendar gift for my Staff

2008-01-11T18:49:00.000+10:00

I was thinking of a gift that has a personal touch and i came to this thought of doing a table calendar for my accounting staff.

I mixed and match my materials some were new pps and some from those which I have used into other projects I have.

Im still awaiting for some of their best pictures- I only made for 2 though and here are the results:

Scrapbyte Challenge Failed to Submit

2008-01-11T18:33:00.000+10:00

Here's a supposed challenge entry on Scrapbyte's November Challenge "What inspires me?" I wasn't able to send the entry coz of lack of time though the layout was long been prepared before the submission date. I was so busy during the said month-but here's the peak of it:

New year's greetings

2008-01-09T20:02:00.000+10:00

Actually this is my second time to wrote this-the first one was gone because I accidentally click the escape button. All the great messages for the New Year I received before the clock struck 12:01 were all deleted....waaaaah and I cant retrieved it anymore from cellphone coz once the messages were written here, I would right away delete it from cellphone-pity me. I wished to have a record of those for my next year's reference-joke! I mean see who are those I still have contact with and who are those lost touch with...waah I could only remember their names:

1) Crisologo's Family (LNP Pastoral Leader NDD)
2) N. Madero (MLA Owner)
3) Jane B.-Best Friend way back in College
4) Regz - Best Friend till at this very moment
5) E. Magleo - Finex Pres and former UPPI President (Her message was great about decision from the court that we are recipient of Christ love etc. and
6) Ella Go-my friend and fellow scrapbooker and chatmate (sorry sis-di ko na maretrieve New Year's Message you but i can remember that it all speaks about numbers of one year from seconds to year-I appreciate it and I know I'm assured of many blessings all throughout the year and thanks again!)

Here are some of the messages left from my cellphone. I really need to do this because theses messages are meant to be treasured and kept:

-HNY to you and your family. May this year be truly filled with love, peace and joy. God bless always! - RRM (former boss in Smart)

-A dozen new year's wish for you and your family. 1) Sunrise after the darkest of nights (2) Friends who bring out the best in you. (3) A love that makes you smile (4) Belief that any thing is possible (5) Courage to finally do what you have been putting of (6) Time for yourself (7) Promises that are not broken (8) An answered prayer (9) A heart that forgives (10) A holiday feeling all year round (11) A soul that heals and (12) A good life and healthy body! HNY! - Ellen cousin

"Vive bene, spesso l'amore, di risata motlo." Live well, love much, laugh often. This is an old Italian wish from our family to yours! HNY-Perez Family (former PL and kumare y kumpadres)

-Wishing you the gentle joys of New Year. The warm contentment home, the loving presence of family and friends and God's never failing love-A blessed 2008 - B. pescante (pathway former member)

- Let us welcome 2008 with optimism and hope, believing that we would receive much grace and blessing this coming year. HNY-Geevee (co-member LNP NDD- Kumare)

- May the new year bring you and your family new hope and abundant blessings! God Bless Always! - Allan M. (kumpare/CCpian)

- HNY! Hope this year will be the best year for us. No more emptiness and sickness but instead more abundance, happiness, satisfaction, love, prosperity and peace. Cheers-Edna Deleon and Family (Kumare and former smart employee)

-Praying for God's choicest blessings for you and your family in 2008-Lei -MWG NDD co-women's group member

-HNY we wish you all the best in the year of the rat. God Bless- Mike Go (former officemate)

-Im just glad friendships dont end when the year does. HNY to you and your family. A. Kaye (former leader during college days Student govt.group)

- HNY too! Lets pray and hope for a fruitful and peaceful year ahead of us. God bless us and to your family Mangager. Thank you for everything. HNY-Manny T. (trusted admin asst in the office)

An a lot lot more NY messages (Cabbie, A. Paulette, Mrs. King, Mrs. Eva Igoy,Judith, Jeff, Eva Oros, all my co-women's group Lorna/Joann/DR. Gie and Wendy, Me-anne Liit, my staff Divine, Ivy, Lilibeth and Mel-Q, Len2x San Juan,Tong (Former Smart officemate) Liza B. of SE, Thesa R. Enguerra (CCPian), K. Rome (Kumpare), and JM former staff!

Thanks for reading!

1st NY Tagged

2008-01-08T17:55:00.000+10:00

My very first 2008 tagged came from Ella, talking about New Year's Resolution!

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When it comes to New Year’s Resolutions we seem to fall into four categories:
1) quite serious about them,
2) be flippant about them,
3) do it because we feel pressured to, or
4) do not do them. So, the purpose of this little game is to let us know which category you are in.

Copy from "*Start Copy Here*" through "*End Copy Here*" and post it. Before "*End Copy Here*" tell us who you are, your site(s) (with link) and your New Year’s Resolution, or not.

Then tag as many others as you like, from one to your entire blogroll, your choice.
If you like, create an intro paragraph to your post that also acknowledges who tagged you.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS:

Jeanne - The Callalily Space - My resolutions are to have more time with my daughter, so doing only parttime job, have more rest in my life, keep healthy. That was the important things, there are another things that i want to reach in 2008, i have so many plans...

Juliana – Juliana's Site - My New Year's resolutions are looking for a part time job, keep blogging, and learn to cook and bake.

Michelle - Rusin Roundup - 1. Learn to be happier and accept myself for who I am, 2. Is to lose about 25 lbs., and 3. Is to stop smoking.

Karen - Grow Rich Along With Me - My resolution for next year is to achieve $3K per month passive income by the end of 2008.

Mel - Attitude, the Ultimate Power & Complain Complain Complain - “I don’t need no stinking resolutions.” I never hold to them anyway so why frustrate myself by starting them now.

Sandee - Comedy Plus - I don't need no stinking resolutions either. Years and years ago I did them because everyone else did, but not once did I follow through. Why set yourself up for failure?

Lynda - lynda's loft - My resolution is to see resolve to that which needs resolution. Like Mel and Sandee, I feel that resolutions give us more stress, however, being a person who sets goals each year, isn't that the same thing as a resolution??? Goals vs. resolutions? Goals are more general and allow for more time to complete them, a resolution requires a mind-set and immediate action, which is not always feasible... Well, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it...

Amelia - Amel's Realm - This is a list of my New Year's Resolution:
1. Health: Continue exercising twice a week, eat enough veggies and fruit, have enough rest, take vitamin C regularly and women's multivitamin during my period.
2. Spiritual: Improve my Daily Bread reading routine and my prayer life and learn more from God's Word.
3. Financial: Continue to make money online (my goal is getting €100 per month at least), be more creative in writing posts, and save most of the money.
4. General Life: Continue to learn Finnish AND practice it as best and often as I can, try out more baking and cooking recipes, continue to maintain and share positive thoughts, continue to learn to control my thoughts, continue to learn to catch myself before I start complaining and count my blessings instead, continue to stop and cherish all the little moments in life that oftentimes go unnoticed, and continue to feed my inner child and last but not least, continue to ENJOY my life thoroughly.

Max - MAX - My New Year's resolutions are to dedicate more time to my friends; to finally be able to read "Der Spiegel" in German; to be calm when organizing my marriage; to go one last time to my favourite club and dance the night away; and continue to be happy!

Eric - Speedcat Hollydale - I love chicken. Problem is that I really never get to have enough chicken! My New Year's resolution is to enact "Chicken Tuesday". On this day I will eat only chicken, blog about chicken, and promote chickens all over the world. (hormone free) Join me, won't you?

Marzie - Mariuca & Mariuca's Perfume Gallery - My resolution for 2008 is to enjoy a healthier lifestyle and to expand my Perfume Collection.

Sindi- Life Is A Roller Coaster - My resolution is to complain less, pray more and be a little more thankful for what I have.

Judy - Sugar Queen's Dream - My New Year's resolution is:To take better care of my health.To eat better, well at least 3 meals a day, I'm lucky these days if I stop for one meal a day....To help make the world a better place to live, I love the human race, but think there’s always room for change.To be generous until it hurts.To live each day as if it's my last.To make a book of our personal family recipes and traditions for each of my 3 my children, so that the traditions and family cooking can be passed on in my family line long after I'm gone and finally.......To help more with the local Human society, Animals like little kids can not fend for themselves so it's up to each of us to take care of our pets and to step in and care for all animals.....I hope that through me I can encourage my Children to be better adults and in turn to raise the Children they have or will have, to be good people with good, sound & solid values.... Peace!

Adrian - First Time Dad - My New Year’s Resolution for 2008 is to be a better father…now I don’t usually make New Year's resolutions because I never keep them but this one I better keep! Happy New Year to one and all!

Colin - Life - New Years Resolution? No way...Better to achieve more throughout the year rather than pander to the whims of a one day 'wishful thought'

Mauro - 1 Million Love Messages - My resolution for next year are:
1. Change my job (maybe work online). I'm really unhappy in the actual one.
2. Dedicate more time to my family and girlfriend... maybe start to get ready for our wedding :-) 3. Work hard in 1 Million Love Messages and reach 2500 Love messages (or more) in the end of 2008.

MidgetManOfSteel - Mental Poo - To get out of dealing with people who I have no desire in helping at the job I’m doing…catch the eye of someone who can see that I can write and be funny…and get my own ticket to happiness from my humor….and a Ferrari. While I’m doing this, I resolve to get a Ferrari.

Stacy - My Thoughts - My New Year’s Resolution for 2008 - Is to be more understanding to my children and to other people, Not to curse at others while I am driving, try to eat right and exercise, try to volunteer in my community, and to believe more in my spiritual side.

Jason - DatCurious.com & DatMoney.com - Although, I normally don't do New Year's Resolutions (because I find it as an excuse to actually do something I should've already been doing), this year I will plan on giving back to the blogging community, especially my audience. I'm not sure how I will do it yet, but I definitely will.

Kesa - Little Aussie Cynic - My New Years Resolution is the standard..... to finally get off the smokes and to loose 8kg.... both which are possible just difficult.....Happy New Year to you and yours….Aussie

Ann - A Nice Place in the Sun - "To let the rest of my life begin as soon as possible."

Agnes - My Favorite Things My New Year's Resolution is to save money to build a house for us, save up for my pregnancy, take each day at a time, no hurrying,less worrying, less complaining and always be grateful for the blessings that I received. I also want to be less analytical of people, I can't help it, I like to interpret behavior so I hope to let it go.

Ella - Journey to this Thing called LIFE - I was not doing this since I finished school. But would like to give this a try. I may fail on some but they are worth trying. Better have plans than none at all. So here is my take - my new year's resolutions are: 1) Create a plan for our financial indepence by writing an attainable goal with commint dates, saving religiously & spending wisely (buy needs and not wants), 2) Scrapbook more- at least once a week (had been on T-mode lately), 3)Update my blog more frequently - at least once a week, 4) Be more patient - count 1-50 before getting mad, 5) stay healthy by eating right and exercising more frequently (to gain a pound is a sin) and, 6) Gain or Lose weight (get preggy or get sexy, hehe) and 7) Continue to Count and share our blessings!

Me-anne- Meannesworld-I always have my New Year's Resolution as the new year unfolds, sometimes I'm serious about it but on the process I would fail, anyway this is fun, here's my share: 1) I will try to pay out all my bills on time and start cancelling some of my credit cards and save two for my scrapbooking and travel needs (har har har) 2)I will try to get serious with my prayer time and update my journaling every day-specifically have a 20 minutes conversation with the LORD seriously and go further even as time passes 3) I will definitely try my best to apply what I've learned in driving school and get over the fear that I have last 2006 and learn to drive without my hubby's help 4) Finish my pending scrapbook projects by 2008 and 5) Get pregnant and have a baby boy this time.

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Now I will tagged

Cabbie
Diane
Lee

Christmas Messages

2008-01-07T17:01:00.000+10:00

I have a very low end cp it N6630, it would clog and cant afford to receive more than 200 text messages. I have a habit of jotting down all the messages I got for Christmas, New Year and even on my Birtday...talking about ka-cornihan hehehe. Anyways that's me- here are some of the messages I was able to write on my journal:

-there's no shop that sells kindness, we must build it within;
we can transplant hearts, be we cannot transplant a warm hearts;
a blessed Christmas and a grace filled New Year- Me-anne M. Cruz

-a Christmas Prayer for you
Psalmb 67:2
May God be gracious to us and bless us;
May God's face shine on us
May the people praise you God
May all the people praise you
The earth has yielded its harvest
Gor our God blesses us
May God bless us still
That the ends of the earth may
Revere God Amen!

May you have a wonderful Christmass filled with peace, healing and wisdome!
-denis dayrit

Happy Christmas to you and to your family. May our good Lord shower you with all His Blessings - aphol

May happiness be at your door today. May it come early and stay forever and bring gifts of good fortune and good health to the whole family.

God's blessing may come as a surprise and how much you receive depends on how much your heart can believe. May you be blessed beyond what you expect!

And a lot lot more messages! Merry Christmas...Next I'm going to post my Kaya 8 entry which i only posted last December 30-so so late!

Contributors of the news letter

2008-01-07T02:29:00.000+10:00

Here are the contributors of the News letter I designed for the NDD!

Layout Designer for our News Letter in NDD

2008-01-07T02:06:00.000+10:00

I was tasked to design a layout for our News Letter in North D Sector of Ligaya ng Panginoon. This is a Catholic Community which my husband and I been part of since we got married. I used digital papers and embellishment to come out with the pages. I asked help from Diane for a free digital elements for Christmas. I only downloaded it now, it was distributed last Dec. 22 to our members... Here it is

Im Back

2008-01-05T12:14:00.000+10:00

I've been idle for quite sometime because of the Holiday stress and all that stuff. Let me update you with all that Ive gone through all throughout this season!

Last December 15, I attended the Mini-EB Christmas Party at Nita Ang's place. It was a blast,coz got to meet other scrap fellas and they were all nice and sweet. We have a hefty dinner and the food really was overflowing. We jumped to Mitch place and whatelse hehehe, we cant helped not to include shopping on the side hehehe kahit party na me-shopping pa rin. hay nako scrapbook addict na-shoppaholic pa hehhee-but we did enjoy checking and buying out lots of yummy stuff from Visual Creations. Then we had our Dirty Santa-it was my first to have such exchange gift way-I did had fun and I loved what I got from Imee...oops I will take pictures of it too. Mia who has so generous did throw out some of her cute and must have stuff- I got K&Company words/titles etc on a tin can box (sorry I forgot the name of this product)-but this was one of my wish list talaga, then I got it, right after I mentioned with the group I must have that one-hehhee then I did! Thanks Mia, and Nita wanted so much this embelly organizer that I bought from Imee-it was actually inside the Bag which I got from her, Nita dream to have it,so for the sake of not getting the entire package hehehe, I gave it to her- she was totally overjoyed and I felt so happy coz I made someone happy. Thanks Nita!

Here are some of the pictures I've taken:

BEEN THERE DONE THAT Product Lines

2007-12-15T13:32:00.000+10:00

Here's the layouts I submitted to Suz Doyle for using a new paperlines and rub-ons called BEEN THERE DONE THAT click here : http://aussiescrapsource.typepad.com/aussie_scrap_source/been_there_done_that/index.html I was too lucky to be picked as one of those who will have the chance to make use of their products and create layouts. Actually, since we all know getting international packages takes awhile here, my scheduled submission was delayed too. Good thing Suz is so nice to me, she let me have it submitted on the 3rd of December. Again the package did not arrive yet, I only got it last Dec. 6 in time for me to go for Singapore-I only got back last Monday and have done the layout yesterday only because of so many things to do back in the office.

I was able to finish 3 layouts though only 2 were able to meet the time alotted for me, I would like to note that these two layouts were done during coffee and lunch breaks only. I'm happy that Suz like it though she didnt know I only finished it in a flash.

Please to show it here.

Hope we could have those products here in PH coz they are all lovely and amazing, the papers are back to back and the rub-ons are quick to adhere.

Thank you so much.

Another Digital Page

2007-12-15T12:57:00.000+10:00

Here's another digital page I made.

Happiness

2007-12-15T12:55:00.000+10:00

Here's another layout of me, I tried submitting to BG and it was accepted. This picture was candidly taken while I'm resting after a long tiring wedding day of mine.

My Prize from Aussie Scrap

2007-12-13T10:33:00.000+10:00

Few months back I come across this site http://aussiescrapsource.typepad.com/ there was an on-going contest of just merely dropping a comment- which I did- luckily from more than a hundreds who participated, my name was picked- I think I'm the only person from the Phils.

I won this package and I was tasked to do a layout using this wonderful products-since I only got the package in time for us to leave for Singapore- I havent started a layout yet, but I do have 3 in line now, half finish and very soon to be posted here.

The package contained 48 pcs. back to back PPS and 17 pcs. rub-ons-as in. The papers are all gorgeous the brand name is new "BEEN THERE DONE THAT" but some of the designs are really not meant for PH use-good thing got some pictures of Kangaroo from Singapore-maybe I can use it as subject to matched the papers-hehehe. Thank you Susan Doyle for these.

My New Nikon D40

2007-12-13T10:26:00.000+10:00

Here's my new Nikon D40, actually its a Christmas present from my loving husband-he will take pictures and I will scrap-talking about partnership here. Hehehe.

Pictures when we got the Nikon D40/Vivo City and Orchard Road-Singapore

2007-12-11T07:16:00.001+10:00

Here's some of the pictures taken in Singapore, my husband bought me a Nikon D40 for our use and my scrapbooking use hehhee. After which we went to Vivo City at Harbour Front near Sentosa Island-to meet Joey and later we went to Orchard to have dinner with the newly wed couple Kevin and A. Joy! The last batch of trip is MJ's picture going to Changi Airport for our departure to Manila. We did have so much fun-so little time-yet we did enjoy the trip.

Check out my Slide Show!

2007-12-01T01:50:00.001+10:00

Another RAK was given for the pinoy scrapbookers, cant afford not to let it down. I cram though preparing this, coz I need to clean up my stuff, there were a lot of purchases made and has never been pulled out from supplier's shopping bag, I didnt realize medyo magulo na rin pala, I only fixed my PPS coz its easy though.
Thank you Marj for your generosity, hope I get something out of it, but eventhough- I was able to have a slide and did enjoy it. Thanks and good luck to all of who join this RAK!

Dianne, Cabbie and Ella Tag me again

2007-11-26T19:14:00.000+10:00

Diane particularly tagged me following this instructions:

1. Mention the person who tagged you and create a link back to them.
2. Copy-paste the traits for all the twelve months (see below).
3. Pick your month of birth.
4. Highlight the traits that apply to you.
5. Tag 12 people and let them know by visiting their blogs and leaving a comment for them.
6. Let the person who tagged you know when you've done it!

Here's my birth month below:

JANUARY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.

The highlighted text really speak a lot of me except for others. I would have the tendency to be looking at people's flaws but I only keep it to myself rather talked about it with the others. Im not neat coz I have the tendency to mess things but I have the capacity to tide it up right after as if nothing happens-but I'm forgetful too-that makes me less attentive because I think aloud and I would walk the talk. I would only know its possible or this could be done, only when Im talking with someone, I do think quitely yes, but my mind works when I'm on the go and my mouth is not close hehehe. Well, honestly even if Im an accountant by profession with licensed at that Im not good at handling my personal money-but other's money yes-how ironic diba? Well, that's me.

Hmmm, now Im tagging Ella, Cabbie, Nita, Marj, Candy, Mich, Lee, Donna, Julie, Cookie, Liza, and Au.

Thanks Diane!

2nd digipage

2007-11-26T01:42:00.000+10:00

My second digi page, was doing my homework for our district newsletter, while waiting for some other pictures for my layouting, I decided to finished this digital layout of my daughter Hannah. The pictures were all taken before bed time, she was full of energy and having some fun. We were so tired and yet seeing her and her ate like this, make our tiredness washed away!

Kaya 7 Entry

2007-11-22T17:24:00.000+10:00

Here's my Kaya 7 entry as inspired by Globe Magz, actually I used to work with Smart for almost 5 years then ironically yung Magz nila ginamit ko hehehe. I dont know if I complied with the rules-but one thing for sure I was inspired, here's the layou.

I was tagged

2007-11-19T15:22:00.000+10:00

I aspire to be the winner always to my husband and my children's hearts. I want them to realize that they are always number 1 on my heart and that's enough reward for me.

I will tag Candy, Roxanne and Joy!

Well, I was tagged and it is as if asking me "kumusta ka na? or how are you?" Well, to give you random feelings about what I feel now, here it is:

1) I feel down coz may LQ kami ni husband;
2) The Big Boss was so angry last exec meeting- that I was reprimanded in front of other managers- this was my very first time;
3) I feel bad coz my wallet is now aching and my credit cards is blowing up and there's still a lot of scrapbooking stuff to purchase and book of S. Theresa of Calcutta to buy....waaaaaaaaah
4) My inbox piled up, I dont have time to use PC last weeken-actually my husband was on the PC all the time grrrrrrrrrr
5) My journal notebook is not updated
6) We werent able to hear the Mass yesteday and I felt terribly guilty about it; and
7) Im too clumsy when I submitted my RK entry - I forgot to attached the layout-waaaaaaaaah " ang tanga tanga ko."

But I'm happy naman, because I have so many things to thank for, if I would count my blessings using the alphabeth, it would then be:

Im blessed because Im
A- alive
B- beautiful (at least in my husband's and daughters' eyes)
C-concern with my health and my family's well being
D-delighted with life's beauty and with growing friends and this hobby
E-excited about learning and creating layouts
F-funny and can make other's laugh
G-guided by God and never leave me down even I feel unworthy most of the times
H-happy and I choose to be happy even if things are not doing well
I-in love with my husband, my children, in everything including scrapbooking
J-joyful because Christmas is around the corner
K-keeping my wallet guarded-kasi shopping time na naman
L-loving person
M-mother of two darling daughters
N-not fun of dirty stuff
O-overjoyed because God never stop blessing me day in and day out
P-perpetuated to do more layouts and learn more creative techniques like those people i idolize
Q-quick to give greetings and congratulations to those who are being bless most of the times
R-regarded by God's providence everyday
S-self-reliant because of my background-I was able to go through life even if mahirap
T-talented daw ako hehehe (I'm a stage actress btw)
U-understanding ang asawa ko
V-vulnerable when my daughters are sick and the Lord is my ever ready Doctor around
W-worried about my life and how I regard myself before others and before God
Z-zealous about anything that I have interest in.

Thanks Cabbie for tagging me, I actually enjoy it and help me realize I have so many things to be thankful for.

RK 1st Entry

2007-11-17T10:28:00.000+10:00

Here's my first entry to RK, this my daughter's custome on her first trick or treat in school. The funny thing on this picture is well...her smile. I love it and I love the little fairy with that toothless smile!

Additonal BG Layout

2007-11-12T17:17:00.000+10:00

Before long I used to buy so many tools and the likes etc. Now I'm collecting papers in my stuff is really piling up, that's why I really have to creat and creat more layouts and used my papers. hay nako di maubos ubos- kasi bakit- waah - because I keep on buying... Anyways, here are some of those layouts ive finished..

I finally attended the Mini-EB

2007-11-12T15:08:00.000+10:00

Last Friday, I was finally been able to attend the Mini-EB at Nita Ang's place, you know what, it was not difficult to adjust since there were so many close encounters already made through email and blog hopping. But it was a night, rather an early dawn well-spent because the ladies were all nice and accomodating. Au was so bubbly,tama nga sila di sya madamot mag share ng alam nya as to the many how to's and what's new in the scrapbooking industry. Nita was so warmth too, to make me and my husband feel at home as in. Lalo na si Allain who kept my husband's company and by the way I look at it, my husband too did enjoy. Cabbie really was scrap addict hehehe kasi while we were discussing things she was busy doing her layout for Scrappin Mom's- o diba as in professional at diligent sya on her obligations. Mitch was the prim and proper in the group, she was so gracious that at first I really though she's single, only when I saw the gallery of Visual Creations and realized she's a mother too. Lee was late to arrive and she was gracious enough to attend even though there's the temptation for her not to show up-hehehe of course scrapbook stuff of her just arrived- ako man on her shoes would think twice. hehehe.

Well, I did enjoy even a lot, I thought it was scrap-talk-eat and scrap, so i brought a 80% of my stuff-hehehe but it wasnt-but no regret because I really enjoyed it and I was able to learn from them and see their works and hear their thoughts in person.

You know, these people are really wonderful and what's good about it is they are willing to share what they know without even asking and also help us.

My husband somehow understand why they are people like us who love this hobby so much, he was actually touched by reading and browsing over Nita's work and he understand somehow why they are people so passionate about this hobby.

Sabi nga ni Maricel on her long time commercial- Mauulit to...malimit.

Thanks ladies for accomodating and welcoming me.

Dianne and Ella Tagged Me

2007-11-09T11:54:00.000+10:00

I actually dont have an idea how it works, but for long Diane have tagged me and soon Ella does too. Today I decided to drool over those names I included in my blog and randomly read about their thoughts and I came across Cabbie's thoughts on tagging and I copied the instructions below.

Instructions: Each player starts with 7 random habits/facts about themselves. People who are tagged need to write on their own blog about their seven things, as well as these rules. At the end of your blog, you need to choose 7 people to get tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog! (Copied from Cabbie's Blog)

Now its my turn:

7 Random habits/facts about me:

1-I would skip breakfast and lunch just to scrapbook in the office
2-I would wake up during wee hours in the morning to browse in the internet
3-I love my daughters and my husband more than anything in this world
4-I'm a hoarder of scrapbook stuff until my wallet cries and my credit card becomes loaded
5-I'm a tea drinker I could finished 2 Teapots in one sitting next to coffee
6-I have established personal relationship with Jesus but I still have so many things to prove to Him and to make amend specially
7-I love to cook but dont have time to do so.

A-Accountant by profession
B-believer
C-computer bummer (need to learn a lot specialy photoshop and the likes)
D-dont know how to drive yet but soon I will
E-excited to learn and gain new friends in the scrapbook world
F-friendly and a good friend too
G-gracious I supposed daw ako (hehehe)
H-hoarder (yan totoo yan) and my husband hates it
I-internet addict cant live without browsing in a day
J-jolly and joker at times andJuday and John Loid diehard fan
K-keen observer (I have too Im and Accountant by profession)
L-laughing out loud actually I always have a good laugh mababaw lang po kasi ako
M-mother of two children
N-never nags my husband coz he dont give me a headache naman
O-overly protective specially to my children (I think all mother is like that!)
P-people pleaser ( I hate it about me)
Q-queen of my husband's heart (I'm sure of that!)
R-responsible
S-super sensitive ( need to grow on this aspect)
T-tanga minsan sa directions
U-uber magmahal
V-violet color ayaw ko
W-wala na ko masabi
Z- zzzz

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My 1st Digi-page layout

2007-11-03T06:08:00.000+10:00

I was so excited to try digi-scrapbooking that I really woke up early to have one. Pls. see attached layout I created through the help of creating keepsake guide. Though this need a lot of polishing and stuff but i enjoyed doing it...like journaling - i still need to learn how to write a text over it (hehehe) but still, it makes me want to do more...thanks for looking.

November 1-2 Layouts Created

2007-11-03T04:55:00.000+10:00

This is not actually related to the date itself, but actually, I was able to create 5 LOs' for 2 days. I actually start cutting, matting and adhering my stuff in the office last Nov. 1- yes we have worked last Nov. 1 (weird noh). That's the catch if you're working in a internationally owned company-they dont understand our traditions and all that. Not to mention that I really need to be in the office being the head of our Accounting Dept- with all these thing I need to check and approve before we finally take off for the Holiday.

We'll got this 5 Layouts created in the office-half baked nga lng- then I rush to Memorial Cemetery in NLEX where my father in law was buried. I actually commuted and forgot to bring my cellphone so I really dont know how will my husband would pick up at Malinta Exit. I actually used my charm and borrowed a cp to text him (hehehe) yes, to a stranger good thing there was a good samaritan who handed me his cp without a fee.

Anyways, dami kwento noh ito na po yung layouts ko:

Thank you for looking!

Layouts done last week

2007-10-30T15:24:00.000+10:00

For vissual Creation contest.

Using 3BIAR Kit I bought during our scrapfest from Memory Lane

Grow-this is my nephew - I used BG Melow and Recess bought from Scrapbukan EB anniversary

Gift to my officemate done in the office.

Here are the LO I have finished last week, towards Saturday, I was free Sunday coz, my hubby and I brought our children to Robinson to experience Trick or Treat there, we enjoy for the sake of our children na lng hehehe.

Here are the LOs'

LO of hanna at 1month old

2007-10-24T01:09:00.001+11:00

This is actually for Kaya 6 entry but I was not satisfied with the half finished LO, so I decided to change it and use my embelishments and other stuff, it turn out this way. At least I was able to make one for my daughter when she was just one month old. TFL!

YOUR EYES BASIC GREY MULTI PICTURES (OCT.2007)

2007-10-24T00:47:00.000+11:00

This is my 2nd entry in the BG Challenge in MLA ,though the picture I uploaded did not turn out well, but still okay for me, I got already my prize - my daughters lovely eyes! TFL!

Lasting Impressions Entries

2007-10-18T13:43:00.000+11:00

These are the entries I made for Lasting Impressions-my two lovely daughters: Mj and Hannah! I actually challenged myself to used for PPS using 3 different manufacturers. But the challenge was called for to use to Piggy Tales PPS- and I have these LOs'.

Title: The Look (Mj subject)

Journaling: You love to have your pictures taken.

You try hard to take a pose and we

call it "The Look!"

Title: Smile with A Plus (Hannah subject)

Journaling: Hannah you were so beautiful on the picture

Your smile captured our hearts...

With a Plus!

Thanks for your time!

I'm blessed

2007-10-18T12:29:00.000+11:00

Yesterday I'm so happy and feel so blessed with all the things that unfolds before me at the start of my day. Later I will write here what was it, the next was actually the best- I was a victim of this modus-operandi of lossing ones wallet and using my credit cards fraudulently, last June 20, 2007. I appealed and submitted complains to those banks and yesterday one of those bank called me up- and they told me they will be happy to reverse the transactions including the late and finance charges. Though this particular card - the thief spent only P3,360 worth of wine - kaya maliit lang, nonetheless, its still a blessing! Im still awaiting for the other one, this Oct. 24 the amount that was used was to the tune of P22,499.75-positively I believe- it will turnout to my advantage since theres already a precursor to that effect. The last one was an addition for an extra-income for me - yeheey - I was asked for a retainer basis to handle their books of accounts (I'm a CPA by profession), gladly even if the offer was quite small compared to what I used to ask- I said yes -okay na rin to-pang tustos sa addictions ko LOL! So that simple blessings I got yesterday really made my day, kahit medyo nasabon me during our Executive Meeting with the BOSS- hehehe- I dont mind at all- coz I'm Bless!

It's nice to feel and be thankful to whatever blessing we have- just to share you this text I just received this morning:

1. Ants never sleep;
2. Pigs cant raise their heads to look at the sky;
3. Butterflies only live for seven days!

See, you have 3 more reasons to be thankful for today. Being something always has its ups and downs. Just remember, while your complainig about your situation, someone maybe wishing he/she was in your place. So be thankful and count your blessings.

Good day! Thanks for your time!

My Simple Scrapbook from bookoto and my freebies

2007-10-16T11:00:00.000+11:00

I was so excited to see my scrapbook mags, which I subscribe from bookoto. I actually sad about my AMM and CK subscriptions which I made last June 2007, to date I did not receive any yet. If only I've known bookoto do the same offer with less waiting I could have ordered. Anyway I subscribe to them the Simple Scrapbooks issues and got too many freebies to go with it. Sobrang saya ko, kasi I was actually longing for those during the last Scrapfest, buti nlng with the generosity of Ms. Julie and Ms.Sheryl I got this.

Thank you so much and here are they...

My Kaya 6 Entry

2007-10-16T10:36:00.000+11:00

Here's a LO that I entered in PS Kaya 6 Challenge, the requirement is to use purely Card Stock. Actually, my eldest daughter pick the pictures coz she noticed that all my challenge LO were her sister's. After finishing the LO she wanted to bring it in her school to show off particulary to her teacher whom she fondly called Teacher Arlene. She handed me another pictures of her on her school uniform and ask me to prepare another LO of her... Here's the LO-

2007-10-16T02:51:00.001+11:00

My MLA Entry BG LO with 4 pix

2007-10-16T02:29:00.000+11:00

This LO was submitted for MLA Challenge, I used 4 pictures of Hannah here, all of which were taken at the same time. I sued BG papers, my base is Lollipop Shoppe Wild Cherry, I handcut flowers from BG Stela Ruby Tea with Jane and use BG Ashburry Street for my photo mat, again I just similar design and insert it as border to my photos. I'm still studying my adobe photoshop and this was the outcome.

TFL!

My Ist Kit from AMM

2007-10-09T19:57:00.000+11:00

I was so happy to know that my kit from AMM just arrived. I was too excited to open it and to play with it.

The announcement for the Idol

2007-10-09T16:19:00.000+11:00

After all the challenges winner were called and some more raffle prizes that I did not get a chance to be called- the idol finalist were called up, one by one. I cant imagined the mix emotions and feelings with these ladies got, but with all the LO's they've created and being in the finals- panalo na sila.

Well when the 1st six was called my hubby was already around the corner, I was quite sad when Diane was included on the first six, they were eliminated. But again, Im still happy for her. Then another 3 were called and I saw Cabbie already and Au as well, and of course Tin ( I dont quite know her but her acrylic LO was amazing with that shadow picture of her)!

My hubby miscalled already, a time for me to go, but looking at the 3 whom were called and my bet was there, sabi ko panalo na si Cabbie. I missed the announcement and her speech. Congratulations, you deserve it and knowing it yesterday lang parang nanalo na rin ako hehehe.

Kasi elimination palang ng 30 bet ko na siya eh.

Im happy to be there and I enjoy it a lot. I hope makasali me next time sa idol at makagawa rin me ng amazing LO's like them.

Congratulations to all the winners and to the ladies behind this successful event, you know who are Kudos to all of you- till next Scrapfest!

The Shining Moment Challenge & Idol

2007-10-09T14:56:00.001+11:00

After the mini-album we were asked to prepare for the next challenge entitled My shining Moment. Thanks to Ella Go, for helping me print my wedding picture into BW. I actually finished the challenged in a flash, and I did use the requirement of using 2 Ki Memories PPS,but unluckily I did not bag any prize even on the raffle. Huhuhu. Honestly luhaan akong umuwi, ganun pa man masaya me kasi I met Diane M. and Ella Go, I missed Zabeth. actually these are the few people I would chat a lot and help me a lot and somehow help me how to get by in the E-group, but of course not to mentioned the Divas in the likes of Ria, Pia, Iris, Liza, Joanne and Mia- I all met them. These are the few people who would always open to help me out for some of my too elementary questions hehehe- thank you guys! I admire you from a far as in-nahihiya lng me to approach you kasi you guys are already have created names on this hobby.

Here's the LO I made for the Shining Moment Challenge- kasawa nga lang kasi for the past few weeks Ive created 4 different LO of Me -hehehe.

Part 2 on My 1st Scrapfest

2007-10-09T14:46:00.000+11:00

Here's the 2nd part of my experience in attending scrapfest and making the mini-album. I actually appreciated Liza B. in helping me how to use the crop-a-dile, I was so excited that I used it here. what nice about this one, my husband wont hear me anymore in may pagpopokpok heheehe. Thanks Liza!

Here's the last few pages, I did the doodling here and the last one just to give highlight to the final page. This is actually an entry to Delmonte Challenge, I did not do much, coz I was doing the mini-album on a per page basis, I cant cope up with the time pressure they gave, but I enjoy it after this is my take home prize naman eh. I already got an inspiration to have this mini-album as my Christmas gift to my Accounting Staff, I actually asked them to give me their best 5 photos for this project. Thanks Scrappin Mom for the inspiration.

So here it goes:

My 1st Scrapfest Oct.6, 2007

2007-10-09T14:08:00.000+11:00

I was all excited to attend my very first Scrapfestival, my husband actually brought me there after we had our daily Saturday routine of going to the market and buy our 2 weeklong food. I actually came in late because of that, hehehe. I saw Cabbie and Mia and 2 girls I dont know yet. I think Cabbie recognized me already but I'm quite shy seeing somebody I looked up to very much. She's one of my bet on the Scrappin Mom Idol.

I was assigned on table no. 45 and I was actually seated beside Mel and Pearl and a lady whom Ms. Marian King would approached (Ms. Marian was seated accross our table). We were actually asked to do a "thank you card" and a challenged after that-kaya lng di me nakagawa because I was so engrossed doing the mini-album.

The good thing about this album was the divas (pahiram ng word Ella ha) taught us some techniques on a per page of the mini-book, which I found very exciting. However, I would wish sana they could have it long enough for us Newbies to understand better. Pearl who was with me opted not to do it, she do shop a lot and look around a lot. I like her because she was so generous in giving compliments hehehe di nya alam bago lang rin ako hehehe.

Here's the mini-album which I actually finished at home last Sunday!

to be continued on the next posting!

Another LO of me

2007-10-03T19:27:00.000+11:00

Here's another LO of me entitled From This Day Forward..

Journal says: My life is change forever, to a life of committment, to love and share a selfless love.

Material use:BG Infuse and embllies

TFL!

Simply Hannah

2007-09-25T20:50:00.000+11:00

These were random pictures of Hannah taken while waiting for our flight going to Boracay. There's a children's nook in MIA were children can spend their time playing and hang around until their plane arrives. Hannah seem to enjoy here, she doesnt know actually why she was taken out from bed so early coz this time around when this pictures were taken, she still asleep. Here the LO. TFL!

My Wish Came True

2007-09-25T20:02:00.001+11:00

Finally, I finished my 1st entry to Kaya Challenge, this time following the rules. There are many firsts on this LO, my firsts to used Layering technique with all the 6 BG papers (good time i bought it in Scrapbukan EB's-muntik ko ng bitawan sa sobrang expensive nya). Its actually one of the great finds there. First ko rin gumamit ng one brand of papers with all its editions eto nga yun. Kasi I would mix and match my PPS-thinking about pagtitipid. Its my first to do hidden journalling hehehe, I dont me if i did well. Anyway, I feel good bec. I can finish a LO in a flash,yun lng creativity wise and all sort of techniques still im a work in progress, I'm not yet there, I still feel not too confident about my work, but I'm happy doing every LO, as in.

So here is it.

A Life to a New Journey

2007-09-25T14:45:00.000+11:00

Here's a LO, a very LO of me, I actually did this for a challenge, but the challenge I thought of joining would disqualify this one, coz of me not following instructions. Good thing I did not send it yet and good thing I got a bunch of good and well verse scrappers around which help me identify and differentiate which is PPS and which is CS. hehehe newbie kasi eh. Anyways, I took another option of submitting it to another challenge as encouraged by some. Kaya loo and behold ayan na sya...hehehe a LO of me. Dyahe nga eh kasi this picture was taken 5 years ago minus the bellybetbag! I remember my waistline measures 25 then hehehe now...dont ask it pls.

Anyway the picture was taken while waiting for the wedding car to arrive. A close friend of my husband is driving the car and he did having a hardtime getting to Pearl Manila (eto lng afford namin eh) anyway. And there a lot more behind the scene but I wont tell anymore. Hope you like it, TFL.

My Eldest is No. 1 on her class

2007-09-21T13:32:00.000+11:00

Just cant help how overjoyed I am, when I heard about my daughter making it on top of her class, she's in Nursery now. Parang nanalo na me ng maraming goodies and best LO for scrapbooking. Actually, they are only less than 10 in the class (har har har)- you might - ah kaya naman pala! Hehehe, its okay hehehe, still my daughter is number 1, she's actually the 2nd youngest in the class, some of her classmates aged 4 yo already. Good thing about it, I seldom teach her, given the hectic sched we have, even on long weekends, and that makes me feel guilty. However, given ample time I would teach her 2 week lessons of her, para makapag handa sya. I'm happy that her retention memory is good. I appreciate her initiative to get her books every now and then, ala lang browsing all over again with all those pictures on it, piling it up, kahit ano ginagawa nya just to make her feel na she's a student and she just love to study. I just hope that she maintain that attitude. Actually I only aim her no. 2, kasi she's been away for more than 1 week when we went for a vacation, and I would tell her sana no. 2 ko ha, and I would buy you watch hehehe. Now pressure na me to buy her watch with all the princess on her fave storybooks, sana me-makita me. Eto tuloy Im greatly overjoyed, di me makawork. Anyway thanks for taking time to read this.

Bora Escapade

2007-09-20T12:58:00.001+11:00

Heres another picture, what exciting about this trip was Hannah Ist plane ride, and MJ's 2nd plane ride. Actually, puyat at pagod inabot me, kasi nag alaga lang me ng mga anak ko. My daughters are very attached to me, even if I spent most of my hours in the office. I actually learned something out of that experience, ipaamoy at ipasuout ang hinubad na damit ng Papa nila, for my kids to become attached to their father. Hehehe parang totoo noh, anyway wala namang mawawala for me not to try, I already ask their yayas to do it for me. Hmmm, dont know yet, btw these trip took place last Sept. 4-8,2007.

5th Wedding Anniversary in Boracay

2007-09-20T12:46:00.001+11:00

My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary in Boracay...ops ops ops, its not a 2nd honeymoon of sort hehehe, its actually a celebration with our closest family, our daugthers MJ and Hannah, my mother in law,sister in law and tita. Here are some of the pictures taken in that 5 days escapade.

Quality Time

2007-09-19T20:03:00.000+11:00

This picture was actually free from our purchase of diapers of my children. We were given a chance to post and smile on the cam, it was a very abrupt one and I dont have the chance to poweder my nose...kaya nagmamantika ako. I placed this picture on our fridge and I decided for it not to be wasted to have a LO and heres the outcome.

I titled it " Quality Time" the journal says:

Spending time with my daughters MJ and Hannah are times well spent. Each moments are precious gems and flower filled gardens. Full of fun, full of love, full of joy and full of happiness (redundant - hehehe) Such a Quality Time indeed, coz all of us would not realize how time passesby.

TFL!