Photos & Scrapbooks

For my cousin

2011-08-14T08:47:00.001-07:00

Here's a card I made today. I intend to give it to my cousin who is coming here in SG to visit me. She's from the US and since I know it's a lot cheaper to buy scrapbooking stuff in the US, I purchased a few items online and she's bringing it here for me.. which saves me some shipping $$$!!:) I'm just sooooo excited to get my purchases and use them!!!:)

Challenges:

Colorful Creations - Random Wednesday: Punch Festival - use at least 3 punches.
Mojo Monday 203
Picture Perfect Creations - Color Combo#68
Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog - Scallops and Fancy Borders

Thanks for viewing!:)

xoxo,

TOBY

2011-08-11T12:31:00.000-07:00

Another LO I made for my baby.. Pictures were taken by the proud (new) daddy..:)

Challenges:

Colorful Creations: ABC Challenge - Letter 'T' title (TOBY). Also 'T' for Torn and Technique (distressing) and 'U' unique (giving birth is a unique experience for every woman).. also, it's quite unique (uncommon) for me to use stars in my LOs..;P
Creative Divas: Color Combo - Blue, Green and/or Orange
Creative Scrapper: Sketch#168 -

Thanks for looking!

xoxo,

Mojo Monday 202

2011-08-03T03:22:00.000-07:00

I made a card using Mojo Monday's sketch#202 and Colorful Creations' color combo below:

It was quite a challenge, but here's my card:

I also made the flower embellie, I learned from CS Divas.:)
Thanks for viewing!:)

xoxo,

A Card and a Layout!

2011-07-29T22:05:00.000-07:00

Can't believe I was able to finish a card and a layout today!:) I don't think I've done it before..:P And I'm quite happy with my outputs..;)

Here's another layout of my dearest son:

I love the paper I used for this LO, I won it in a challenge (unfortunately, I forgot which one).. But whoever gave this to me, thanks so much! love it!:) I cut part of the car design so that it won't get hidden by my LO's design:
Challenges:

Colorful Creations - ABC Challenge - Q for Quote (my mat is filled with quotes about family), R for ribbon and S for Stickles or Stitches.
Creative Scrappers - Sketch#162
Scrap it with a Song - The Way You Make Me Feel - Aside from using a part of the lyrics (Pretty Baby), the song title just suits me at the moment..:) Being a first time mom, everyday I'm still amazed at my precious miracle! There are days where I feel like I'm in an emotional roller coaster ride all because of my pretty baby..;)

And here's my card:
I'm adding this to the Xmas card pile I started in my previous post.:)

Challenges:

Colorful Creations - DIY Flowers - unfortunately, I didn't meet the deadline
All Sorts - Free and Easy
AI Factory - Handmade by Me - made the flower..:)
Sew Many Challenges - Challenge#62 - Anything Goes

Thanks for viewing!:)

xoxo,

A Photo Scavenger Hunt!

2011-07-24T23:33:00.001-07:00

It's the first time I joined a photo scavenger hunt challenge and I was really excited to do it! All thanks to the CS Divas for this challenge..;)

Here are the items I "hunted" for:

1. Flowers - love these flower embellies!

2. Ribbons - just bought these ribbons yesterday.. it's actually the 1st time I bought ribbons in "rolls".. I usually just buy a couple of yards..:P

3. Food item/Dinner - hubby made baby back ribs for dinner tonight..:)

4. Glitter - bought these quite a long time ago... still haven't used them.. honestly, I still dunno how to use them in my LOs..:P hehe!! I guess I'm still a newbie crafter..:P

5. Favorite craft item - since I don't have much scrapping supplies/resources yet, these are my fave craft item.. I usually just make my embellies, so I use my scissors a lot!:P

6. A bed - our king-size bed

7. A family member - my boys (hubby & son)

8. Your most recent picture that you just took (not including this challenge) - this is my most fave item from the list as I just took this photo below today.. my baby just turned 10 weeks old!:)

9. The color green - literally, I took a picture of all my green (different shades) colored pencils..:P

10. A card fold ( easel, joy fold, trifold, etc) - a trifold card I made a long time ago.. I'd say this is one of my fave cards...:)
Hope to find more of these kind of challenges!:P I definitely had fun "photo scavenging"..;) Hehe!

Thanks for visiting!:)

xoxo,

Divalicious Christmas in July Blog Hop

2011-07-11T02:21:00.000-07:00

As I mentioned in a previous post, the Creative Scrapbooking Divas had a Divalicious Xmas in July Blog Hop last weekend. I really enjoyed hoping thru all the Divas' blogs and seeing their xmas project ideas!

Unfortunately, I couldn't do some of them due to lack of resources.. So for my xmas project, I just plan to start creating my xmas cards this July. I want to create cards for my family and friends this xmas for a change, instead of just buying from a bookstore..:P

Here's a few I was able to start with:

These will be my "generic" cards, which will be mass produced and given to my colleagues and friends..

For my family and close friends, I plan to create a different one for each of them..:) I was able to finish one. Since I couldn't create a real banner like in Diva Jessica's blog, I decided to just use the banner concept in my card. This one I'll give to one of my close friends:

More to come, of course. I'll be updating this blog and posting the pics as I finish them.. ;)

Thanks for visiting and happy viewing!:)

xoxo,

Color Your World - Blog Candy!

2011-07-08T23:03:00.000-07:00

While doing Ellephantastic's Blog Hop, I discovered this site: She Stamps by Cheryl.. And she's giving out a candy!!! I really really really wish I get to win this! I've been dreaming of having copic markers since I learned about it.. Unfortunately, can't find anyone selling it here in Singapore.. and I can't afford to buy and have it shipped from the US..

Anyway, here's the candy she's giving out!:)

Do visit her site, you have 'til August 1 for a chance to win this candy!:)

xoxo,

Mansion and a Blog Hop

2011-07-07T02:47:00.000-07:00

The Creative Scrapbooking Divas has just launched their new home last July 3! Click here and meet the Divas and see their works..:)

On July 9, they are also having a Xmas in July Blog Hop! I just can't wait to join in on the challenges... and (hopefully) win some goodies!;) So mark your calendars and join in too!:)

xoxo,

Happy birthday, Mom!

2011-07-06T19:23:00.000-07:00

It is my mom's birthday this July 19, and I thought of making a birthday card for her for a change..:P And here's what I came up with:

It's the first time I made a "Center Step" card.. Got the idea from a challenge at Colorful Creations.

Challenges:

Colorful Creations - like I said the "Center Step" card idea came from CC. Must also have a flower or a heart and a sentiment in the card.
Picture Perfect Creations - PPC#64 - color combo
Digi Doodle Best - #65: Anything Goes
Allsorts - Week 110: Free and Easy
Ellephantastic - July Challenge: Celebrations
Color Throwdown - #149 color combo

Thanks for dropping by and hope you guys like my card!:)

xoxo,

A first for my baby

2011-07-02T20:55:00.000-07:00

My first LO for my baby Toby! He was born last May 15 and I just can't wait to scrap with him as my subject.. Unfortunately, didn't know newborns take most of your time.. ahaha!! I thought I'll have a lot of time to scrap.. ;)

Anyways, glad I was able to finish one though..:)

Here's a close up of my journal:

Challenges:

Scrap it with a Song: Lady Gaga's Just Dance - I used part of the lyrics in my journaling - "stay and let me watch you".
Colorful Creations - Inspired by the colors in the picture given
Sketchy Thursdays - I used the 1st (left) part of the sketch

Hope you guys like it!:)

xoxo,

Emily's Blog Candy!!

2011-03-15T20:05:00.000-07:00

I've seen a lot of scrappers offer Blog Candies to their followers and I really admire them!:) Aside from their generosity, I admire their work and dedication to their craft!

I started scrapping I think later part of 2009.. But I've been doing it on-and-off since then due to a number of reasons: no free time, limited space and supplies for scrapping, etc. Hence, I still consider myself a newbie in scrapbooking/card making...

So when I see Blog Candies being given away, I can't help but hope that someday I win one!:) It would really help improve my stash.. haha!

And Emily's 700th Post Blog Candy is the the yummiest I've seen so far! Just look at what she's giving away..

Didn't I tell you it's YUMMY!?!?!:) I think this is even more than the stash I currently have! LoL!! I sure hope I win this!!:)

I'll be on my maternity leave soon (our first baby!:)) and (hopefully) would then have more time to scrap.. and all these goodies would surely help me BIG TIME!;)

To get a chance at this candy, do visit her site, here.

xoxo,

A "thank you" card

2011-03-01T20:42:00.000-08:00

After such a looooong time, I'm so happy to be able to do some scrapping again! Although I was only able to scrap because I was on sick leave..:( But, as usual, scrapping made me happy! And I'm so happy with the card I made. Here it is:

Challenges:

Mojo Monday 180 Sketch
Simple Scrapping Card Challenge - "bright" theme
Crazy 4 Challenges - Flowers
Stamp Something - Flower
Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog - Oh so girly!

Hope you like it! Thanks for viewing! :)

xoxo,

Flower Embellie

2010-07-25T05:55:00.000-07:00

I just recently bought a scallop puncher.. I've been wanting to buy one for a while now, b'coz I'm excited to make all those flower embellies I see from other sites.. And so now that I have one, here's one card I made with a flower embellie I made:

I just love how the flower looks!:) can't wait to make more of these..:P

Challenges:

Get Sketchy's Sketch#48
Colorful Creations Card Challenge: fussy cut, ribbon and making patterned paper using stamp
The Shabby Tea Room - From the Garden
Raise the Bar - Challenge#28 Distressed

Been really busy and tired from work, but I'm really glad I was able to finish at least one card...:) Hope you like it!..;)

xoxo,

My CC Bloghop entries

2010-07-22T07:35:00.000-07:00

Had my 1st blog hop with Colorful Creations last weekend.. I wasn't able to complete all 7 challenges.. but I was able to make 3 cards despite having very little free time to scrap...:)

So here are my cards:

This one is for the 'Use your Stash' Challenge. I used my old stash/scraps..:)

This one is for a 'Button' challenge.. I also used Get Sketchy's sketch#47.. I just love love LOVE how this card came out!:)

Can you guess the challenge for this one?... BLING much?!?;) hehe!! And it also requires that the card shows a celebration.. I also used Card Patterns' Sketch#73 for this one.. First time I did a "diamond" card..:)

I really, really had fun doing these card!:) Hope you like it too!:)

xoxo,

Colorful Creations Blog Hop

2010-07-18T07:28:00.000-07:00

Colorful Creations is hosting its very first Blog Hop, sponsored by stampandcreate.com!

I love blog hopping! I love discovering new blog sites to follow, and seeing the lovely works of the blog owners! For sure I'll find a lot of great stuff during this blog hop! Can't wait to start!:)

If you girls wanna have fun, come join us! Visit the Colorful Creations site!:) There are a lot of great prizes up for grabs too!;)

xoxo,

Ruffles

2010-06-17T04:46:00.000-07:00

This is my first time to try adding "ruffles" to my cards..:) I love how it came out, and I'm sure this won't be the last time I'll do ruffles in my cards..:) Anyway, here's my card:

Challenges:

Thanks for visiting!:)

xoxo,

Cards, cards, cards!!!

2010-06-08T06:26:00.000-07:00

(edited June 12 @23:42)

For the first time since I started crafting, I was able to make more than 2 cards this Sunday and Monday night!:) Here are my cards:
Challenges:

Challenges:

Woohoo!!! Made Top 3 again at Digi Doodle Shop's Best!!:)

Thanks for looking!:)

xoxo,

I am a Guest Designer!!!

2010-06-03T01:00:00.000-07:00

This is my first time to be a guest designer since I started seriously crafting early this year.. HUGE thanks to AI Factory for the honor!! Woooot!!:) Head on over to their site ladies and check out all their cool stuff and join in on their latest challenge!;)

This week's challenge is: Anything Goes with a Punch. They don't require you to use AiF stamps, but if you want to use one, they have quite a few freebies for you. Deadline of entries for this week's challenge is on Wednesday, June 9th at 10:30pm EST. If you don't have a blog, and will be posting your project to online galleries, kindly tag your projects with 'AIF038'.:)

And here is my project! I did a card with a matching bookmark.. Like I mentioned in my previous post, I enjoyed making a matching bookmark with my cards, so I thought of doing it again with this one..:)

I used AiF digital stamps for my card and bookmark. It's from one of their Ella images: Ella at Peace. Love that image! Just pardon the coloring coz I only used colored pencils for coloring... hehehe!! I don't have Copic markers yet..:( My card layout was inspired from Get Sketchy's sketch#40:

Hope you girls like it!:) Thanks for looking!:) Ciao!

xoxo,

Happy happy!

2010-05-26T17:01:00.000-07:00

I got my prize RAK for winning a challenge at Colorful Creations last night! I just love 'em! I got so excited with it that I decided to scrap last night (which I usually do on weekends only, when I have more time :P)... haha!!

However, I ended up not being able to use any of the stuff... hehe!! Not because I didn't want to use them.. only because I decided to do a color combo challenge from Colorful Creations, and the colors of the candies are different..:P But, I'm sure I'll be using them very soon!;)

I am just sooo happy with the card I made last night..:) I was able to try out a few things that are fairly new to me..:P I just love how the card came out!!!

So, without further ado, here's my very chic and cutey card:

Not sure if you can see it in that 2nd picture above, but I added some pink chalk around the edges of the my paper where the butterfly image is.. Still not sure if I'm using my chalks right.. LOL! But I sure love that misty/vignette/shimmery effect it gave my image..:P And then for that butterfly, I paper-pieced the wings since I don't have markers yet for coloring stamp images.. ehehe!!

I also (just recently) bought a Martha Stewart edge puncher which I used in this card.. only my 2nd time to use it.. this is my very first edge puncher! and of course I also bought the matching corner puncher... hehe!

And then my card opens like this:

I normally just do the usual 1-fold cards.. ehehe!! I think this is only my 2nd time to do a 2-fold card.. I haven't really tried to be very creative with my card's orientation and folds yet.. still getting myself used to doing the card's design first.. LOL!!!!

Anyway, so here are the wonderful challenges I'm submitting my card to:

OCC Sketch Blog - I slept at 1am this morning just to be able to submit my entry on time for this sketch! LOL! I even don't have this blog post yet.. just pasted my card and a promise to update this post, just so I can meet the deadline.. ahaha!! because it already happened to me twice, I already finished the card, and then I didn't have enough time to blog.. then ended up not being able to enter my card..:( Anyway, here is their very very cute sketch#16:
Colorful Creations - Color Combo May Week#2: PINK, BLACK & WHITE
Colorful Creations - Card Challenge: Critters (butterfly)
Pile It On - Challenge#20: Out of the box. How I did my card based from OCC's sketch is entirely from a different perspective or "out of the box" for me..:)
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Theme#92: Black & Grey Plus 1 Colour Choice. Obviously my choice color is PINK! Hihihi!;)
There She Goes - TSG56: On The Edge. When I saw their new challenge, I really got excited! Because as I mentioned earlier, I just bought my very first edge puncher! LOL! Their requirement is for your card to have these TWO features: altered corners (i used my rounded corner punch) and a border punch (the flower punch) on one of the layers..:P Lovely, right?;)
Crazy Challenge - CCH#16: It's A Girl Thing!
Inky Impressions - Challenge#35: F.L.O.W.E.R.S. In this card, I used F - flower punch (I hope this counts.:P), O - for my polka dot paper, and S - for that sparkly pink gems..:)
Sew Many Challenges - Week#15: Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss - Challenge#31: Bling It On. (my 3 pink blingy gems.. the pink chalk I used has some glitters on them too... I think it's just not too obvious from my picture.. ahaha!!)
Ooh La La Creations - Challenge#54: Bright and Cheerful
Flutter by Wednesday - #111: Butterfly
Stampin for the Weekend - Challenge#39: Card to make someone smile or cheer them up. I don't know with you, but for me it's always good to know that someone is thinking of you..;) plus this chic colors is definitely cheerful!:)
The Shabby Tea Room - Week#11: Polka Dot Tea Party.

Whew! Finally finished my post! LOL!!:P I think this is the most # of challenges I've played in at one time!:) I sure hope I win in some/most of them!;) LOL!

Thanks for viewing!!! ♥♥♥

xoxo,

A-Z: letter 'C'

2010-05-24T20:29:00.000-07:00

I had two entries for letter 'C'...:P I really wanted to just submit a picture of my mini-Coca Cola collection.. but I wasn't too happy with my shots, hence the 2nd entry..;) hehe!! anyway...

Here's my first 'C' for Coca Cola (Collection). I love Coca Cola items!! I have a small collection, but most of them are back home in the Philippines. These miniature bottles in the picture is part of a set bought by my hubby for me from his trip to the World of Coca Cola last August in Atlanta...:)

My second 'C' is for Colors. These are just a couple of the coloring materials I have for my crafting: colored pencils & watercolors...:)

Thanks for looking!:)

xoxo,

A Card & A Bookmark

2010-05-21T08:08:00.000-07:00

I didn't go to work today, had to use up my leaves coz I resigned... and so I was able to scrap!! Yipeeeeeee!! ehehehe!!

Was happy with how my card turned out.. and it's my first time to make a matching bookmark!:) I looooove to read pocketbooks, so I'll be definitely making more bookmarks..;) Anyway, here they are:
A closer look below..:) I'm also happy I was able to use the new stamps & puncher I bought recently..:) I just love them..:) I wish to really learn how to do different techniques and styles with 'em...:)

Challenges:

Colorful Creations - Color Combo: and shade of Pink, Yellow and Brown
Project Tuesday - to make a card with a matching bookmark
AllSorts Challenge - Week#52: Birthdays!
Pile It On - Challenge#19: Photo Inspiration, see photo here. I love brown furnitures! and in the same way I love using the color brown in my crafting!:)
Card Patterns - Sketch#64

Crafts And Me - Challenge#4: Anything but a Card. Not sure if this is counted, but obviously my entry is the bookmark I made...;)

I hope you girls like it!:) Thanks so much for looking!:)

xoxo,

A-Z: letter 'B'

2010-05-16T18:42:00.000-07:00

As I mentioned in my previous post, hubby & I created a fan page in Facebook for a photography activity. This week, we're doing letter 'B'. And here is my entry:

B for Bold and Beautiful Birthday girl in Black & white..;) hehe! How's that for 'B'?..;)

She's my sister (and Best friend), Jasmin.. She has been asking me to take a picture of her in B&W for the longest time.. Finally, I was able to do it..:P and coincidentally, she celebrated her birthday last Tuesday too.. hehe!

To see more pics from this set, check my FB album. Thanks for looking!;)

xoxo,

Time for "Photos"

2010-05-07T02:48:00.000-07:00

We sold my DSLR last year... and then I got hooked on scrapbooking...;) so the unavoidable ending.. neglected my photography and been doing a lot of "Scraps" post... and so for a change..

I am doing a "Photos" post this time.. hehe!

I used my hubby's camera on this one.. We started a photography activity on Facebook where we invited all our photographer friends to join in.. It's called 'A-Z Just For Fun' fan page. Every Monday (we started last Monday, May 3), we get a new letter.. And those who want to join should shoot a subject that starts with that letter.. ex. A for Apple, B for Boxing, etc.. Then post it on the Fan Photos..:) As the title says, it's just for fun.. no prizes to be won.. no winners..:)

This activity gave me the chance to shoot again..:) At the same time not take too much of my time, since it's a weekly activity.. and we just need to be able to take at least one picture per week/letter..;)

So obviously, we start with 'A' (duh!).. ehehe!! And here's my take:

A for Affection... and/or Anthony (my hubby's name)..;) hehe!!

And here's my set up:

Info: Nikon D300 | 17-55mm @ 17mm | f8 | 1/5s | ISO 400

Excited for my 'B' next week! Thanks for looking!:)

xoxo,

Another Mother's Day Card

2010-05-04T07:55:00.001-07:00

(edited May 27, 11:30)
I made another Mother's Day card.. this one is for my MIL..:) I love how it turned out..:)

Challenges:

The Pink Elephant - Theme Challenge: "Mommy, I Love You"
SP Color Combo#46
Colorful Creations - Mother's Day Card - chosen as WINNER!!:)
Just Us Girls - Sketch#31
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Challenge#5: Anything Goes (made Top 3!)
Stampin' Royalty - #17 Punches - I used my fave round corner punch for the edges of my BG paper
The Creative Cottage - #8 Circles - center embellie has circles..
Crafts and Me - #3 Sparkle
AI Factory - #34 Use Buttons- chosen as WINNER!!:)
Creative Card Crew - April Showers bring May Flowers
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #28 Shapes
Pixie Dust Studio - #20 Picture for Inspiration - love that pink bedroom!:)

Thanks for looking!:)

xoxo,

Thinking of you..

2010-04-30T20:40:00.000-07:00

Another card I made... Still not sure if I'm giving this to the moms too for mother's day..:P we'll see...:) might be..:P hehe!!

Challenges:

If the Shoe Fits - Chocolate and Teal
Taylored Expressions - sketch here (but AGAIN, I was too late to meet the deadline.. sigh..)
Simply Scrapping - Inchies
All Sorts Challenge - Be inspired by this photo.

Thanks for looking!:)

xoxo,

Mother's Day Card

2010-04-26T03:32:00.000-07:00

(post edited May 5 @09:30)
It's almost Mother's Day, so I decided to start doing my MD cards for my mom and MIL*..:) Here's my 1st MD card:

It's my 1st tri-fold card..:P Inside it just says "Happy Mother's Day!!!"... I forgot to take a picture of the inside..*blush* will try to add it in this blog later...:)

Here's the challenges I joined with this card:
Get Sketchy#35

Colour Q#29

Pixie Dust Studio's Challenge#19: & Creative Divas's: Tag You're It!

So happy to share that this card won at Creative Divas and was chosen as one of the Top 5 for Get Sketchy!!! Yipeeeee!!! It's my first time to win in a non-ning challenge site (Get Sketchy)!:) Didn't win the Super Stuffed Package I was drooling over (hehe!), but being included in the Top 5 is already an honor!:)

Thanks for looking!:)

* MIL - Mother-In-Law

xoxo,

Spring Blog Hop

2010-04-14T09:01:00.001-07:00

I learned about the Spring Blog Hop from Sketchy Thursdays. I'm glad I saw it coz I just discovered 5 other great challenge sites because of it: Practical Scrappers, Scrap that Poetry, The Cuttlebug Spot, Pile it On and 365 Cards!!!:) Check out more about this blog hop and head on to the first stop: Practical Scrappers!:)

So here's a card I did for some of these sites (plus a few others):

inside the card...

Challenges:

Practical Scrappers - Glitter/Bling
The Cuttlebug Spot - Glitter/Bling
Pile it On - Say it with words!
365 Cards - Day 44 - White Space (sketch below - hope I did it right..;))

Simply Scrapping Crafts - April 2010 weekly technique challenge - rolled paper embellishments
Raise the Bar - Challenge#13 Let's Spring For It! (found this site thru Pile it On:))
Cupcake Craft Challenges - Challenge 85...Make Your Own Flowers (also found this site thru Pile it On:)), and
Sophisticat Challenges - Challenge#29 - So Distressing - flower: there is one layer of the "petals" that had distressing ink.. and if course the rough (crumpled) edges of each "petal" :)

It was definitely challenging for me!:) It's my first time to do that kind of flower that I used.. and also my first time with that rolled embellishment.. but enjoyed every minute of doing it!:)
Thanks for looking!:)

xoxo,

Night Out

2010-04-11T03:26:00.001-07:00

Another card for Card Patterns. I wanted to do the sketch the previous week, but didn't make it in time.. made sure I made it this week..;) hehe! Here's their sketch#59:

And here's Color Throwdown's lovely color combo#87:

The samples at both sites are simply gorgeous!..
And here's my take.. I hope you guys like it:

I suddenly discovered another great site for challenges, and it's Crafty Calendar Challenge! And their challenge for this month is something fun and cheerful.. well, I think there are only a few things more fun than a girls' night out, doncha think?;) hehe!

Thanks for looking!:)

xoxo,

SPCC#42 - Missin' You...

2010-04-08T19:24:00.000-07:00

When I saw the colors for this week at SPCC, I knew I was definitely joining in! I just LOVE this week's color combo#42:

I just love love love these colors!:) And the samples from the SP Divas are fab! I was feeling a bit down when I started doing the card, but making this one sure lifted my spirits..:) I had super fun doing it, hope you like it..:)

SPCC is giving away some VERY cool stuff this week... so do visit her place here... I sure hope I win some!;)

xoxo,

My Bridal Walk

2010-04-05T09:06:00.000-07:00

I made this layout for Creative Scrappers.. Got really inspired to try out their sketch from the samples at their site! Here's Creative Scrappers' sketch#98: (in case the picture doesn't show up, just click on the link)

And here's my take on the sketch:

The picture was taken during my bridal walk down the isle last December...:) I chose the song "From This Moment On" by Shania Twain for my bridal walk song.. I just love its lyrics... and having a duet version with Bryan White just makes it perfect (i loooove duets!)!:) Blue is also our main wedding color..:)

More info:
Wedding photographer: Paul Vincent
Title: From This Moment...
Journal: (my fave parts of the song)

...you are the one... You and I will never be apart...
You're the reason I believe in love...
And you're the answer to my prayers from up above...
...I will love you as long as I live...
From this moment on...

Hope you like it!:) Thanks for looking!:)

P.S.
Other "wedding" LOs:
Engagement Shoot
The Groom
The Bride
Photobooth
Wedding Notes
Just Married

xoxo,

Mojo Monday 132

2010-04-04T00:56:00.000-07:00

I usually combine challenges when I make a card, but for this particular card, I made just for Mojo Monday..

Their sketch for this week gave us a choice of doing either a square or a round card.. Here's that gorgeous sketch:

I found the sketch quite challenging, especially for a newbie like me.. Then I just thought why not give it a try, right?..:P the cards from the Mojo Makers were surely inspiring!:) I decided to do a square card..:) and here it is:

I don't have much supplies yet, so I had to go out and buy the ribbon for the card.. haha!!

Thanks for viewing! Ta-ta!:)

xoxo,

Hello!

2010-04-01T23:48:00.000-07:00

Made another card, my first time for Card Patterns, and my second (if I'm not mistaken) for The Color Throwdown..:)

Here's the sketch#57 from Card Patterns:

And here's color combo#86 from The Color Throwdown:

Love it's "earthy" feel..:) And so, here's the card I made...:)

A closer view of the details..

Honestly, this card is one of my personal favorites...:) I hope you guys like it!:) Thanks for looking!:)

xoxo,

For my hubby (MOJO130/SPCC#38)

2010-03-20T08:04:00.000-07:00

I made a card again for SPCC and Mojo Monday...:) I just love doing cards from their color combos and sketches!:)

Here is the color combo from SPCC:

And here's the sketch from Mojo Monday:

Here's my card:

The words say "To my Mahal".. Mahal is the Filipino word for Love.. It is also how my hubby and I call each other as our term of endearment..:)

Thanks for looking!:)

xoxo,

The Ugly Duckling

2010-03-18T06:41:00.001-07:00

Yes, this LO I made is like the "ugly duckling".. It started as part of a challenge at the Creative Divas' site called Ugly Paper Layout Challenge, where participants will send 2 of their ugliest papers to another person... then that person is supposed to create a layout using only those papers.. and here are the papers I got:

I honestly feel I got lucky with mine.. haha!! at least they match..;) They just looked "stained", which I was told by the sender was supposed to give the papers an "antique" feel.. Guess that's part of the reason why she felt they were ugly! hehe!

And then, hubby and I are currently studying strobing.. and we sometimes practice taking pictures of things.. then I thought of another challenge (still from Creative Divas) where it asks us to include in our LO ALL the 26 letters of the alphabet.. so I thought of taking this picture:

And of course, as always, the beautiful layout from Sketchy Thursdays: (unfortunately, I wasn't able to submit this at Sketchy Thurs, on time..:( I dunno what's with me lately, I seem to have lost my sense of time..:-S)

And so, combining everything... here's my layout:

Talk about turning trash into something, huh?..;) To compliment those "stained" markings on the papers (which is more evident on the blue striped paper), I decided to try the distressing technique for the first time..:P It made that second paper pop out in my opinion.. and then luckily, the blue gel we used to take that strobe shot perfectly matched my papers!:) Love how they all came together really well...:)

Hope you like it!:) and thanks for looking!:)

Update (March 22): My LO was chosen as the winner for the OhScrap!!!!~Use ALL 26 Letters of the Alphabet Challenge at the CSD!!:) I don't think I won any prize, but just being named the winner and having someone appreciate what I've done is already a great honor for a beginner like me...;) Happy happy!:)

xoxo,

MOJO129/Color Throwdown#83

2010-03-14T08:11:00.000-07:00

This is the 2nd time I'm submitting an entry for Mojo Monday.. and a first for The Color Throwdown.. I'm really hoping I'll be able to join more challenges from these groups.. and of course win someday..;) hehe!

Anyway, here is sketch#129 from Mojo Monday:

And here's color#83 from The Color Throwdown:

And here's my card:
A closer view of the details:

Hope you like it! Thanks for looking!:)

xoxo,

SP Color Combo #37

2010-03-06T08:35:00.000-08:00

Here's another card I made for a color combo challenge, this time from SPCC:

Another (and closer) view on the design:

Thanks for looking!:)

xoxo,

Cards, cards, cards!!

2010-03-04T01:36:00.001-08:00

I have been pretty neglectful of my blogs lately! so many catching up to do.. Argh! so anyway, here are some of the cards I made for different challenges.. just wanna share them with you..:)

Here are a couple of the first few cards I made. I made them as for a sorta challenge at MAF*.. The hostess sent us materials to create things with, and these where the results for mine..:P

This one below if I am not mistaken was for a color challenge.. we were given a set of colors we could only use in our cards.:) I think it was at SSC*..:P

This one below is the first card I made where I actually won something!:P I got a digital stamp for a prize and I just love what I got!:) The challenge was called "Etch a Sketch" (at Creative Divas) where we just basically need to follow a sketch..:)

This is my favorite from all the cards I made so far..:P It's actually the first card I made which includes the inside.. and I just had a laugh doing the "message" of the card! Haha!! Oh, and the challenge for this one is also a color challenge at SSC*...

Thanks for looking!;)

*Note: MAF - Memories Always-Forever
SSC - Simply Scrapping Crafts

xoxo,

the GROOM

2010-02-10T06:56:00.000-08:00

I've done "The Bride" layout already.. Also did a "Just Married" layout for a challenge at Creative Divas. Now, here's "The Groom", this time for Sketchy Thursday's again:

I plan on doing a sorta wedding scrapbook album.. next on my list, can you guess?..:P ehehe!!

Here's a closer view of the layout:

Oh and here's the layout I based my layout on:

Hope I win this time...;) hehe!

xoxo,

Just Married

2010-02-08T23:20:00.000-08:00

This is my entry for Creative Diva's Funday Monday: Square it Up! Challenge. Requirement is to use only squares (rectangles are allowed) in our LO...

More info:
Wedding photographer: Paul Vincent
Title: Just Married

Thanks for looking!:)

xoxo,

All Grown Up!

2010-01-31T19:50:00.000-08:00

Again, another sketch from Sketchy Thursdays:

And my entry for this challenge:

The subject is my bestfriend, Jajah. Pictures on the left & right were taken in Australia, where she studied in that school in the background for a few years.. Then just last year, after more than 10 years if I'm not mistaken, she visited her old school (and a few more other familiar places) and took a picture in the same spot (center picture)! Nostalgic??......maybe..;)

I used a black background for the Black & Bling challenge at Creative Scrapbooking Divas' site. I knew I wouldn't be qualified to join the challenge, but I just thought using the black BG just the same, just so I could also share this LO with them..

Here are some close ups:

I sure pray that I win this time at Sketchy Thursdays! The prizes for this week are just FAB!! And God knows I need them! Hahaha!!

xoxo,

the BRIDE

2010-01-26T21:19:00.000-08:00

Another layout based from Sketchy Thursdays' sketch:

And here's my take:

Photo used in the layout was taken by Paul Vincent, our wedding photographer.

More pics:

Thanks for viewing!:)

xoxo,

Paper Piecing

2010-01-18T19:08:00.000-08:00

This is my entry for Simply Scrapping's Wk2 Challenge: Any Way You Like It Paper Piecing.

Week 2 challenge at SSC is a Technique challenge, and this week, I learned about paper piecing! I sure enjoyed learning this technique, and might be using it in again the future, when I do have more stamps to use for this..;) But since I only have limited choices at the moment, I used my only stamp with "hollow" insides, which is a flower..:P Had a bit of a hard time cutting them out since they are small... but I liked how it turned out!:D I surely had fun doing this challenge!:)

More pics:

Thanks for viewing!:)

xoxo,

Photobooth

2010-01-17T18:58:00.000-08:00

I'm so happy to be able to finish my first 12x12 LO for the year! It's for Sketchy Thursdays' "Vintage" sketch: (photo of the sketch taken from Sketchy Thursdays)

And here's my take on the sketch, I hope it's "vintage" enough for the challenge..;)

Title: Photobooth
Journal: "Our first photobooth experience was at our wedding! We enjoyed fooling around & posing for the camera!=) My only regret is that we weren't able to take as much pictures as I wanted.. Was just too tired already.. Hehe! But it was surely a fun, fun, FUN experience!!:)"

Picture on the right is a closer view of our pictures and the materials I used for the LO..

Thanks for looking! Your comments are welcome!:)

xoxo,

My First Pocket Page

2010-01-07T21:42:00.002-08:00

My first output for the year! It's an entry to a challenge from Theresa at MAF called: Funday Monday Pocket Challenge.. It basically just asks us to create a 12x12 pocket page... I've never done any pocket pages before (in any size).. So this is definitely something new for me..

And it's also very timely since I just got married last December.. and we received a lot of greeting cards and envelopes from our guests... we collected them so that we'll know who to send Thank You cards to later.. so now I got an instant storage for our cards! Kewlness!;)

Here's my entry:

I used purple and blue paper for the "pockets" since that was our wedding colors.. Then I used one of our pre-wedding pictures, which was an excess of the table nos. I made for the wedding.. It has a note "Marriage - The state of being married to a person".. All our table nos. had a word that more or less has a connection with marriage, like commitment, trust, love, etc.:) I also placed a treasure chest embelly, since this pocket contains our treasures, literally and figuratively speaking! Haha! and of course the phrase "Thank you!" which is our simple, yet heartfelt message to everyone inside that pocket!;)

Hope you like it! Thanks for viewing!

xoxo,

Live. Love. Laugh. (Sketchy Thursdays)

2009-10-04T19:00:00.000-07:00

I made this layout last week for my friend Escie, who's getting married this October. The pictures I used are from her engagement shoot with Redefine Weddings.

I'm super happy with this layout.. It's actually the 2nd real layout I'm able to share with everyone!:) Hope you guys like it..:">

This is also the 1st time I'm joining a scrapbook challenge, and I love how my layout was sooo timely for Sketchy Thursdays' challenge for this week! So here's my take on this week's challenge:

A closer look on my LO:

Thanks for viewing!!:)

xoxo,

Squiggle Candy!!

2009-09-22T20:40:00.000-07:00

I'm just a newbie at scrapbooking.. just starting to collect some stuff to use (papers, stamps, embellies, etc.).. that's why I'm SOOO happy to see this treat from Squiggle Stamps! Just click on the picture below to see how easy it is to win this prize:

The prize contains:

Full Set of Oscar & Daisy Designs - 10 stamps in total
K&Co Wild Raspberry Paper Pad
K&Co Wild Raspberry Alphabet Rub Ons
K&Co Wild Raspberry Clearly Yours Dome Stickers
K&Co Wild Raspberry Layered Floral Accents
K&Co Wild Raspberry Chipboard Frames
Inkadinkado Clear Stamps set - Dot Flourishes
EKSuccess Edger Punch - Zig Zag Stitch
EKSuccess Medium Punch - Scallop Photo Corner

Nice, eh?!:)

xoxo,

My 1st ever finished layout!

2009-09-04T23:42:00.000-07:00

As usual, it's my fiance that inspires me to actually finish something... ahahaha!! I already started 2 scrapbook layouts like a few months ago, but I haven't finished them yet.. there just seem like something else I could add in it for me to be ok with it.. ehehehe!!

But this week, I finshed my 1st ever real layout (since I've already done several digital ones) in like 2 days..;) It was my fiance's birthday, so I wanted to give him this to put in his office cubicle..:)

The pictures are from the engagement (/Trash-the-Dress) shoot we just had last Aug. 11 at Hamilo Coast, Nasugbu Batangas.

More pictures from the engagement shoot here.

Title: Picture Perfect!
Journal:
You will always be God's greatest gift to me!

In sickness & in health,
for richer & for poorer,
for better & for worse...... I Do!

I love you so much! XoXo

I'd love to improve on my craft, so you're comments are welcome!:)

xoxo,

Memories Always - Forever

2009-07-15T02:29:00.000-07:00

Last thursday (July 9), my friend Bhane (who has already made numerous beautiful scrapbook layouts already) invited me to join this new network group, created for scrapbook enthusiast: Memories Always - Forever.

Of course, since I really want to learn and create real scrapbooks in the future, I instantly joined and uploaded some of my digital layouts.

I was honored and flattered to immediately have one of my layouts featured on their site!:) I didn't get any prize whatsoever, and it's not a contest... but I'm super duper UBER flattered and happy about it!:)

Now, I'm making another digital layout... for one of the events created by the group.. I hope people like it too..;) Wish me luck!;)

xoxo,

For my cousin...

2009-07-06T22:04:00.001-07:00

I made this for my cousin, Kuya Neila and his wife Ate Phibi! They got married last 07-07-07..;)

To Kuya Neil and Ate Phibi, may you have more blissful years as husband and wife! God Bless! We love you both!:)

xoxo,

My bestfriend's trip down under

2009-06-30T01:49:00.000-07:00

My bestfriend, Jajah, went for a vacation in Australia last May. Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, I wasn't able to join her.. ehehe!

Anyway, she wanted me to do a real scrapbook layout for her pics from her trip, which I'm really excited to do.. But in the meantime, here's something I made from Scrapblog:

xoxo,

For my Dad...

2009-06-21T19:47:00.000-07:00

I made this for my dad for Father's Day...:) I can't find a solo picture of him, so he's with my mom... ehhehe!!

Just sharing..:) Happy Father's Day to all the great Dads of the world!:) To our loving Daddy, we love you! Take care of yourself always...:)

xoxo,

Another DIY Save-The-Date

2009-05-24T19:28:00.000-07:00

Last week, I thought of doing another STD using Scrapblog.. I liked the last STD I did... but I felt that it's still not THE save-the-date for us.. you know what I mean??... Like it's nice and all, but it seems that something is still missing...

And then this......

Our pictures taken by Wally Gonzales

I SUPER DUPER LOVE IT!! It's just PERFECT for our wedding theme! And when you see our invites, you'll also know why...;) I'm also proud of the fact that I made this more or less from scratch..:) meaning I didn't use any of the free (already made) templates from Scrapblog, but just made use of their stickies and mixed them all up...:) I truly 101% heart this!:)

xoxo,

My Save-The-Date layout

2009-05-18T22:17:00.000-07:00

Since I have been blogging a lot recently about our wedding preps and all in our WEDsite and my other blogspot.. and I have been intrigued by this digital scrapbooking.. I thought of practicing my "scrapbooking" skills by making our Save-the-Date cards!;)

I already posted my first try here. Not bad for a beginner, if I may say so myself! ahaha!! Then just last April 30, we had our first official prenup shoot with Wally Gonzales. Of course, having all these beautiful pictures from him inspired me to again create another STD.. so here it is:

Whatcha think?...;)

xoxo,

Maternity Shoot - Stacey Tan Gana-Bravo

2009-05-13T23:58:00.000-07:00

It's been a looooong time since I've posted anything in this blog. Sorry about that.. Been really busy with all the wedding preps.. yeah, I know excuses, excuses.... ehehe!! But, I'll definitely try to post more often...:) I also might change the name of this blog site.. but until I've thought of it's new name, this will do for now..;) ehehe!

Anyway back to this post, this is our first ever maternity shoot. My sister's bestfriend Stacey is almost due at the time we had this. And it was also her birthday that day! Ahaha! So here is just a few of the shots I took:

Date taken: February 13, 2009
Model: Stacey Tan Gana-Bravo
Location: Rouge Studio, Makati City
Gear: Tamron 28-75mm lens mounted on a Nikon D80

xoxo,

Digital Scrapbooking

2009-02-02T22:22:00.000-08:00

I've always been interested in scrapbooking.. especially when I saw my cousin's collection of stamps, and all the things she made with those... WOW!! I'm just DYING to learn it, and be able to create BEAUTIFUL layouts!.. But, I still don't have a lot of materials to work on with... and (I'm disappointed to learn) I'm not as creative as I thought, since I can't seem to make something nice with what I have...:( I also have a very limited budget, so can't really splurge on the materials at the moment...;)

So.... I'm SUPER thankful when I learned about digital scrapbooking!! ScrapBlog.com to be exact!:) not only am I able to make pages for FREE, but it's also soooo easy to do!:)

Here are just some of the first few pages I made from ScrapBlog:

My first (ever) Page

I made this for my bestfriend, Debby

This one for my bestfriend, Jhia

For my "sisters": Jajah, Jhia and Debby

Trying our Save-the-Date in ScrapBlog

Just sharing... Hope you guys like it!:) Help me improve, comments are welcome!;)

xoxo,

April photo escapades - Jans

2008-05-01T22:19:00.000-07:00

Here are just a few of my fave shots from April photo shoots... been a lil busy, kaya delayed postings na po.. ehehe.. Hope you like it.. Comments are most welcome..:)

The Singapore Flyer

my pAnts playing badminton...:P

Clarke Quay

Boy Tumbling @ East Coast Park

CBD area

:)

xoxo,

My first nightscape shoot - Jans

2008-03-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

Had my first photo shoot with Tonio and a couple of his friends at Clarke Quay & Boat Quay last Thursday night... It was quite a challenge for me to take night pictures but hopefully with more practice I'll get the hang of it...;) ehehe!!

So, just to share, here are a few pictures that came out ok..;) Used Tamron 28-75 f2.8 on a Nikon D50.

Again, your comments are most welcome...:)

xoxo,

Nightscape @ Boat Quay - Tonio

2008-03-22T07:37:00.000-07:00

Another set of nightscape shots, taken at the Boat Quay last Thursday with Jans, Bjorn and Jun. Here are some of my shots...:)

Comments are welcome...:)

Wacky & Macky - Jans

2008-03-18T17:24:00.000-07:00

FINALLY! pictures I was able to take in Singapore!:) and using my own Nikon D50 DSLR no less..;) these are the kids of Tonio's housemates, Enzo & Mighty.. Hope you like it.. Comments are welcome..:)

Macky

Wacky

xoxo,

Pics from Batangas outing - Jans

2008-02-24T22:47:00.000-08:00

Again, this is NOT in any way related to Singapore... Sorry... But I still just wanna share it with you guys..

Yesterday, I accompanied my friend, Grace to go diving in Outrigger Anilao... No, I didn't dive like her.. just went there with Louie.. for moral support daw... ehehe... And of course, this is another chance for me to take some pictures... So here are some pics I took from that trip.. Hope you like it!

For the whole diving trip pictures, you may view it from my Multiply site.

xoxo,

My brother, Jayson - Jans

2008-02-17T20:00:00.000-08:00

Yes, I know this blog is entitled "Images of Singapore"... And that this picture is not taken in Singapore, and definitely NOT of Singapore.. ehehe!...

But I just wanted to share this picture I took of my brother this afternoon while having lunch at Luk Foo... Gwaping ng utol ko noh?! ehehe!

Hope you guys like it!

xoxo,

Flower - Jans

2008-02-15T22:30:00.000-08:00

Just took this today using my Canon S5IS camera... this is one of the flowers from the bouquet Tonio gave me for Valentine's Day... I love how I captured it..:) The flowers would eventually wilt, but at least I'll have this picture.. and pictures last forever...;) (nyahaha! cheesy! ahahaha!!)

Hope you guys like it!...:-)

Kranji Memorial Park - Tonio

2008-02-08T19:36:00.000-08:00

This photo shoot was taken at the Kranji Memorial Park.... Again, used my Nikon D80 + kit lens, with an IR filter to get these shots... Was there with Bjorn and Bernie.. The Pinoygraphers group were also with us.

Again, I'd like to improve on my skills, so your comments are most welcome..

Flower Festival - Tonio

2008-02-07T15:00:00.000-08:00

I went to Sentosa last Thursday, February 7, with Bernie, Bjorn and Jun. As usual, practice mode using my D80 + kit lens (18-135mm). Just realized that i like flowers, ahihihihi!

As usual, your comments are very much appreciated.

If you want see more flowers, click here.

Nightscape & CNY fireworks - Tonio

2008-02-05T23:00:00.000-08:00

Using my D80 + kit lens, I took my first fireworks photo shoot. It didn't turn out well as we (Bernie, Bjorn, Jun and Me) expected, since we thought that this would be a high-in-the sky aerial fireworks. Anyway, we all have our first time.

Again, please let us know your thoughts... The rest of the pics are found here.

First shooting opp - Tonio

2008-02-03T22:15:00.000-08:00

Had my first photo shoot with Bjorn at the Singapore Botanic Gardens using my D80 which I just bought 2 days ago.. Of course, I'm a noob in photography, so your comments, good and/or bad will be appreciated.

So here are just a few of my shots...

You may click here to view the rest of pics.