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SCRAPBOOK CHALLENGES BLOG HOP 1/13 - 1/15

2012-01-13T21:17:00.007+08:00

Hello everyone! Welcome to the 2012 Scrapbook Challenges Blog Hop!

If you're already in the hop, then you must have come from Cathy's blog. If not, I invite you to hop on with us by starting over at the Scrapbook Challenges Blog.

My name is Dinah and I am one of the outgoing DT members of this wonderful community. I really had a fantastic time as DT and I feel so lucky to have been in the company of fabulous and talented ladies. For those of you who are hearing about it for the first time, Scrapbook Challenges is a community where weekly sketches and challenges are given to keep you motivated and inspired.

Here's a sketch to get you started:

And for the artist who likes twice the challenge, a double page sketch:

I thought the double page sketch was perfect for my photos that had been in my photo box for months!

Are you inspired yet? There's more...

Join our blog hop and our community and get a chance to win these.

1. Hop On Prize (for completing a layout based on the Blog Hop Sketch and posting to the Hop On Thread):

2. Comment Prize (for leaving a comment on ALL the DT blogs):

3. New Member Prize (for one random new member who joins between 1/13 & 1/15:)

Fun and easy, right? So what are you waiting for? Hop on!!!

Don't forget to leave a comment before you move leave. Your next stop is Jullene's Blog.

Thanks for joining!

Go Team!

2011-12-31T18:53:00.002+08:00

Hello again users! Welcome to another Use It Tuesday Challenge. This is sort of bittersweet because this is my last project as DT member for this wonderful team. I've been so lucky to be part of this team and to have worked with very talented crafters. Special thanks go to Sami and Siobhan who have been nothing but gracious to us.

Now for the challenge.

Our challenge this week is to make a project (layout, card, etc.) about out the color of your favorite sports team. Now I'm not at all into sports but my husband is. He is a big Celtics fan and of course, that says green.

Here's my layout:

Papers, alpha stickers and embellishments are by Basic Grey.

Please do join us for this challenge. I invite you to visit the Use It Tuesday blog for challenge details and to see the wonderful creations of our fabulous DT. This challenge is open to all scrapbookers and card makers.

Just a friendly reminder: All of our challenges call for you to use your hoarded supplies! A challenge requirement is to tell us in your post what you used.

As always, one lucky participant will be randomly chosen to be a featured guest designer in an upcoming challenge!

So dig into your stash and USE IT!

Thanks for visiting!

HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR!

Scrapfit Challenge

2011-12-26T19:08:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic Christmas.

For me, the downtime during the Christmas holiday season is the time between Christmas and New Year. And that time is now. I did some blog hopping and found ScrapFIT and decided to join their Weekend Warm Up Challenge #21, which is to choose a favorite layout in 2011.

This is a layout I made when I was a DT member for Sassy Lil Sketches. I like that it's clean, simple and best of all, it's about my little boy.

Thanks for looking!

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-15T09:42:00.003+08:00

Hello there users! Are you into the Christmas rush yet? Well then, do take a break and join us at Use It Tuesday. It's time for Challenge #21!

Our challenge this week is to make a project (layout, card, etc.) about out theme "Holiday". It doesn't have to be Christmas but anything that you and / or your family celebrates.

Here's my layout:

This is a photo of my family and relatives on my father's side - with my brother, my uncle, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. Having lunch together on Christmas Day is a tradition I grew up in. I don't remember not doing this.

Papers are October Afternoon, buttons by American Crafts, rubons by Heidi Grace, and alpha by Thickers.

Please do join us for this challenge. I invite you to visit the Use It Tuesday blog for challenge details and to see the wonderful creations of our fabulous DT. This challenge is open to all scrapbookers and card makers.

Just a friendly reminder: All of our challenges call for you to use your hoarded supplies! A challenge requirement is to tell us in your post what you used.

As always, one lucky participant will be randomly chosen to be a featured guest designer in an upcoming challenge!

So dig into your stash and USE IT!

Thanks for visiting!

Thankful

2011-11-22T15:23:00.001+08:00

Hello there users! It's time for Challenge #20 at Use It Tuesday.

Because it's almost Thanksgiving, our challenge this week is to make a project (layout, card, etc.) about "Giving Thanks". We don't celebrate Thanksgiving here in the Philippines (maybe we should) but I've been to a few Thanksgiving celebrations myself and it is nothing but fun and good food!

This week I put myself to the test. Instead of a layout, I made a Thank You card. I am not at all a card maker and this was really a challenge for me. Here is my attempt at card making.

I used old papers from my American Crafts stash, some old twine and almost dry Stickles. What do you think? :)

Please do join us for this challenge. I invite you to visit the Use It Tuesday blog for challenge details and to see the wonderful creations of our fabulous DT. This challenge is open to all scrapbookers and card makers.

Just a friendly reminder: All of our challenges call for you to use your hoarded supplies! A challenge requirement is to tell us in your post what you used.

As always, one lucky participant will be randomly chosen to be a featured guest designer in an upcoming challenge!

So dig into your stash and USE IT!

Have a great Thanksgiving holiday!

Use It Tuesday Challenge & a DT CALL!!!

2011-11-09T16:31:00.003+08:00

Hello there users! It's time for Challenge #19 at Use It Tuesday.

Our challenge this week is to make a project (layout, card, etc.) about our theme "Cooking". Once again, dig into your stash and join us!

Here's my layout:

Title: I Can Taste It Already
Journaling: This is my new kitchen accessory (Julia Child Cookbook). Hopefully it will soon be my kitchen "friend".

I used old papers from Fancy Pants and some embellishments from Jillibean and We R Memory Keepers.

Please do join us for this challenge. I invite you to visit the Use It Tuesday blog for challenge details and to see the wonderful creations of our fabulous DT. This challenge is open to all scrapbookers and card makers.

Just a friendly reminder: All of our challenges call for you to use your hoarded supplies! A challenge requirement is to tell us in your post what you used.

As always, one lucky participant will be randomly chosen to be a featured guest designer in an upcoming challenge!

So come join us and just USE IT!

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Now for the other fun part...

On behalf of Sami and our current Design Team, we are humbled by the response of our fellow "collectors"! Thank you for making this challenge site so much fun!

With that said, we are happy to announce an open call for our 2nd Design Team; we are looking for people with all experience levels.

Requirements:

- have an online gallery and/or a blog
- if you have a blog, you need to be a follower of Use It Tuesday to apply :)
- have a Facebook account or a willingness to make one
- be able to work with deadlines
- make and post 2 inspiration projects per month
- comment on players’ projects
- be a team player
- have a positive attitude

Term: January 1-June 30

Interested? Please email the following completed application to UseItTuesday@gmail.com by November 30th.

1. Name
2. Links to your online galleries and/or blog
3. Your previous DT experience, if any.
4. Please tell us a little about yourself.
5. How did you hear about our DT Call?
6. Have you played with us previously?
7. Please tell us why you would like to be on our team.
8. Please share one fun fact about yourself.

Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you!!

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Good luck everyone!

My Sketch at Scrapbook Challenges

2011-10-22T22:42:00.001+08:00

Hi everyone! I'm so excited as my sketch is up this week at Scrapbook Challenges. I don't consider myself as a sketch artist so making this sketch was the challenge for me.

Here it is. Sketch 271.

And here's my layout.

Please join us at Scrapbook Challenges. We come out with layout sketches every week as well as challenges. I promise, this will keep your mojo going. Oh, and don't forget to check out our DT's creations!

Thanks for visiting!

Use It Tuesday #17 - Metal

2011-10-11T16:33:00.001+08:00

Hello there users! It's time for Challenge #17 at Use It Tuesday.

Our challenge this week is to make a project (layout, card, etc.) about our theme "Metal". Once again, dig into your stash and join us!

Here's my layout:

When I started scrapbooking, one of the first suppliesI bought a lot of were metal embellishments - brads, eyelets, frames, alpha, etc. So I was really excited for this challenge because it gave me a reason to look through my stash. I was relieved to find that they weren't rusty, just dusty. I used a metal frame and adhered it to my layout with brads (metal, of course!). I also used round brad alphas for the word "bubble" in my title - to "resemble" bubbles :)

Please do join us for this challenge. I invite you to visit the Use It Tuesday blog for challenge details and to see the wonderful creations of our fabulous DT. This challenge is open to all scrapbookers and card makers.

Just a friendly reminder: All of our challenges call for you to use your hoarded supplies! A challenge requirement is to tell us in your post what you used.

As always, one lucky participant will be randomly chosen to be a featured guest designer in an upcoming challenge!

So come join us and just USE IT!

Good luck everyone!

Scrapbook Challenge: It Takes Two!

2011-09-21T14:35:00.001+08:00

Hello there! I've been quiet the past couple of weeks and I blame it on my internet connection (or lack thereof!). Now I'm finally "online" and I'm back with a challenge.

This week at Scrapbook Challenges, we bring you our "By The Numbers" Challenge. The challenge calls for layout with two (2) pieces of each item. For example, 2 patterned papers, 2 brads, 2 ribbons, and so on. You may use as many items or supplies as you want as long as you use 2 of each.

Here's my sample layout:

Supplies:

2 patterned papers
2 cardstock
2 fonts
2 rubons
2 stickers
2 buttons
2 fonts

The number of photos and words in your title is all up to you. I just made it part of my 2’s to make it more fun.

Please do join us at Scrapbook Challenges and challenge your scrap!

Happy scrapping! :)

Sassy September Week 1

2011-09-06T15:43:00.000+08:00

Hello friends! It's time again for another Sassy Lil Sketch. Here's this week's sketch:

And here's my layout. I used photos from Jao's school halloween celebration last year.

Please do check out the Sassy blog for inspiration. I do encourage you to join our challenge and be eligible for the September random prize drawing.

September Sponsor:

Thanks for visiting. Til next time!

It's Back To School at Use It Tuesday!

2011-08-23T20:07:00.002+08:00

Hello there users! It's time for Challenge #14 at Use It Tuesday.

Our challenge this week is to make a project (layout, card, etc.) about our theme "Back To School". Once again, dig into your stash and join us!

My layout isn't really about going back to school but going to school for the first time. I've had this photo of my son from last year during his very first day at toddler school. It was taken just outside the entrance of the school. He was calm outside but the calm was left outside the moment he entered the school!

Supplies: Patterned Papers - Scenic Route, Cosmo Cricket, and Sassafras Lass.

Please do visit the Use It Tuesday blog for challenge details and to see the wonderful creations of our fabulous DT. This challenge is open to all scrapbookers and card makers.

Just a friendly reminder: All of our challenges call for you to use your hoarded supplies! A challenge requirement is to tell us in your post what you used.

As always, one lucky participant will be randomly chosen to be a featured guest designer in an upcoming challenge!

So come join us and just USE IT!

Good luck everyone!

Use It Tuesday Challenge #13 - Indian Summer!

2011-08-09T19:35:00.000+08:00

Hello there users! It's that time again to dig into your stash for another challenge at Use It Tuesday.

Our challenge this week is to make a project (layout, card, etc.) about Indian Summer. It can be about anything that comes to mind - the country India, the summer season, or the colors of summer.

My inspiration was about color. Indian Summer to me means greens, oranges, and pins. Here's what I came up with:

Supplies: Patterned Papers - Making Memories, We R Memory Keepers; Alpha - AC Thickers; Chipboard Elements - American Crafts, Junkitz; Paper Flowers - Sassafras Lass; Felt - Basig Grey; Others - Misc Ribbon and buttons

Please do visit the Use It Tuesday blog for challenge details and to see the wonderful creations of our fabulous DT. This challenge is open to all scrapbookers and card makers.

Just a friendly reminder: All of our challenges call for you to use your hoarded supplies! A challenge requirement is to tell us in your post what you used.

As always, one lucky participant will be randomly chosen to be a featured guest designer in an upcoming challenge!

So come join us and just USE IT!

Good luck everyone!

Sassy Lil Sketches August Week 1 Reveal!

2011-08-02T14:56:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone! It's time for a new layout sketch from Katie & Cherie.

We have some changes over at SLS. Tuesdays are for layout sketches, Thursdays, card sketches and Switch It Up on Saturdays! Are you inspired already?

Here's today's sketch to get you started:

And here's my take:

Title: Happy Days
Supplies: My Little Shoebox collection

Please do visit our blog for challenge details and a chance to be included in the random prize drawing. Oh, and did I mention inspiration?

Paper Sponsor:

Digi Sponsor:

So come on over and join us at Sassy Lil' Sketches forum. We're a friendly bunch!

Sketch #260 Is Up At Scrapbook Challenges!

2011-08-01T22:16:00.000+08:00

I can't believe it's already August! Where did the time go? I guess time does fly when you're having fun. July was a busy month for me, scrapwise. Oh, did I mention it was fun? I've been scrapping quite a bit to meet deadlines.

So this is my first DT work at Scrapbook Challenges (yay!) and I am very excited. I do hope you can join us there and I promise you lots of inspiration, beginning with this week's sketch.

And here's my layout:

Please do visit us at Scrapbook Challenges and also check out our DT creations here.

It's a Two-fer! Use It Tuesday Challenge # 12...

2011-07-26T21:44:00.001+08:00

Hello again users! It's that time again to dig into your stash for another challenge at Use It Tuesday.

Our challenge this week is to make a project (layout, card, etc.) that has TWO HOARDED ITEMS. I know we all have more than two items but just relax, breathe, and soon you'll be able to decide which two to use.

Here's my two-fer layout:

Two hoarded items in this Chirstmas layout are paper and stickers.

Paper - October Afternoon papers
Stickers - Fabric stickers and Chipboard alpha stickers

Please do visit the Use It Tuesday blog for challenge details and to see the wonderful creations of our fabulous DT. This challenge is open to all scrapbookers and card makers.

Just a friendly reminder: All of our challenges call for you to use your hoarded supplies! A challenge requirement is to tell us in your post what you used.

As always, one lucky participant will be randomly chosen to be a featured guest designer in an upcoming challenge!

So come join us and just USE IT!

Good luck everyone!

SLS July 14th Reveal

2011-07-14T13:54:00.001+08:00

It's that time of month again for another Sassy Lil' Sketch.

And here's my take:

This month's sponsors

Paper sponsor:

The lucky winner will receive a full kit from Tally Scrapper!

Tally Scrapper is having a STOREWIDE sale with 15% off everything with code BIGJULYSALE

Digital sponsor:

Layouts must be uploaded below by August 5th, 11:59 P.M. EST to be eligible for the July random prize drawing*.

Specific rules for both Sassy Lil' Sketches site can be found on our Sassy Lil' Sketches "Rules" page.

Be sure to visit the Sassy Lil' Sketch blog for challenge details and to see what our fabulous designers have created.

Thanks for looking :)

Challenge #11 - You're An Animal!

2011-07-13T00:45:00.000+08:00

Hello users! It's that time again to dig into your stash for another challenge at Use It Tuesday.

Our challenge this week is to make a project (layout, card, etc.) that has an animal, animal print or anything associated with animals. Isn't it wild?

Here's my animal layout:

Stash:

Cardstock - DCWV
Patterned Papers - Making Memories Animal Crackers

Please visit the Use It Tuesday blog for challenge details and to see the wonderful creations of our fabulous DT. This challenge is open to all scrapbookers and card makers.

Just a friendly reminder: All of our challenges call for you to use your hoarded supplies! A challenge requirement is to tell us in your post what you used.

As always, one lucky participant will be randomly chosen to be a featured guest designer in an upcoming challenge!

So come join us and just USE IT!

Good luck everyone!

New from Nikki Sivils

2011-07-07T00:18:00.000+08:00

Head on to the Nikki Sivils blog a lot of scrappy goodness! Five new lines of new CHA releases coming soon!

Use It Tuesday Challenge #10: RED - WHITE - BLUE

2011-06-28T14:00:00.001+08:00

Hello everyone! It's time again to dig into your stash for another challenge at Use It Tuesday.

This time, your challenge is to use the colors RED, WHITE, and BLUE on your project. I know the 4th of July is coming but your layout or card doesn't have to be about this holiday. It can be about anything as long as the colors are there.

Here's the layout I made based on this challenge:

Stash:

RED - patterned paper as base
WHITE - paint, word rubons, AC thickers, MM tiny sticker alphas
BLUE - paint, stickles, AC thickers, MM tiny sticker alphas

Please visit the Use It Tuesday blog for challenge details and to see the wonderful creations of our fabulous DT. This challenge is open to all scrapbookers and card makers.

As always, one lucky participant will be randomly chosen to be a featured guest designer in an upcoming challenge!

So are you ready to USE IT?

Good luck everyone!

DT Call at Sassy Lil' Sketches!

2011-06-17T15:48:00.000+08:00

It is that time again!

Sassy Lil' Sketches is looking for a few talented layout and card designers for Sassy Lil' Sketches and Sassy Lil' Card Sketches.

How to apply for our August '11 to January '12 Sassy Team
Please send an e-mail to sassylilsketches@gmail.com with the following information
by JULY 7th:
1) specify LAYOUT or CARD DT in e-mail subject line
2) your full name
3) your email address
4) your blog address (or online gallery if you do not have a blog)
5) a short bio
6) one layout or card (depending on which team in which you are applying) based
on any Sassy Lil' Sketch/Sassy Lil' Card Sketch on our blogs. Please include the date of the sketch you used.
7) one layout or card (depending on the team in which you are applying) that showcases your individual style.

We welcome international applicants.

Sassy Lil' Sketches expectations:
1) Layout Sassies: Create one layout a month based on a Sassy Lil' Sketch.
Card Sassies: Create two cards a month based on
Sassy Lil' Card Sketches.
2) Share your monthly Sassy Lil' Sketch creation(s) on your blog and any online galleries which will allow you to do so.
3) Join our Sassy Lil' Sketches Forum. While active participation is not a requirement, it is encouraged. The forum is how we will communicate with our Sassy DT.

A note from us:
Our sketches are designed by Cherie to be shared with the scrappy world. We maintain the two sketch blogs for fun and inspiration. At this time there is no compensation for our Sassy DT members except the pure joy in inspiring others to create. We hope you will apply to be one of our Sassies!

Thank you,
Cherie and Katie

June 14th Sassy

2011-06-16T20:34:00.000+08:00

Here's the Sassy Lil' Sketch for June 14th. The grid design has always been a challenge for me combining different papers.

Here's my take:

I used some scrap Sassafras papers ang chipboard stickers, and AC and Making Memories alpha.

Please do check out the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog for challenge details. Hope you can join us!

Use It Tuesday

2011-06-14T14:59:00.001+08:00

Hi everyone!

It's time for Use It Tuesday Challenge #9. The challenge is to go through your stash and dig in for unsued dies, punches, or cutouts

Here's the layout I made for the challenge using a "Hanging Sign" diecut I've had since last year.

Please visit the Use It Tuesday blog for challenge details. This is for everyone -scrapbookers, cardmakers, and crafters!

So are you ready to Use It?

Some good news here...

2011-06-04T15:22:00.001+08:00

I'm happy to share that I am now part of the Use It Tuesday Design Team! Yay!

If you have been wanting and planning to use up your stash forever, then this is the challenge blog for you. You can create anything with the challenges - scrapbook layouts, cards, altered projects, whatever you like as long as you use up your stash!

So please do visit and play with us at Use It Tuesday every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

See you there!

Who Doesn't Like Chocolate?

2011-05-14T16:07:00.000+08:00

That would be me. I'm one of those boring people who doesn't get excited at the sight of chocolate. I eat chocolate, sure but usually just a teeny tiny taste.

My son, on the other hand, loves chocolate ice cream. I make sure I have some at home especially this time of year where summer is really at its best (or is it worst?!?!?).

For my Sassy Lil' Sketch reveal this month, I made a LO with a picture of my boy eating for the first time chocolate ice cream in an ice cream cone.

Here's the scketch...

...and my layout:

Thanks for dropping by and I hope you can visit again soon!

And the winner is...

2011-05-11T13:34:00.000+08:00

Comment #13!

Sam said...
Happy Scrapbooking day!! Love the layout and the cameos!

May 7, 2011 11:21 PM

Congratulations Sam! Please email mail@scrapagogo.co.uk how to receive your prize.

Thanks everybody for joining the ScrapaGoGo Blog Hop and for all your wonderful comments. I hope you can all visit again.

Have a great day!

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Day GoGo Style!

2011-05-07T16:00:00.027+08:00

Hello everyone! Welcome to my blog. You're almost at the end of our Blog Hop in celebration of National Scrapbooking Day. Congratulations for making it this far. I hope you didn't forget to leave a comment over at Eileen's blog before hopping on here.

So, any scrappy plans for you today? I'm having a scrappy day with these crafty ladies!

Isn't it neat? What could be a better way to celebrate this oCCaSioN than scrapbooking with friends?

I'm sure you're enjoying your trip around Team GoGo's Blogs. Aren't they just fab?

Your next stop is Nicola's blog.

Don't forget to collect the words you need to enter our contest! You're almost done!

Here are just a few reminders:

You must leave a short comment on each blog so that we know you stopped by.

When you have all the words, take the first letter of each & unscramble them to make the winning word and then email ScrapaGoGo with the winning word by the closing date of 10th May 2011.

Have fun and Happy National Scrapbooking Day from Team GoGo!!

Happy Easter!

2011-04-24T22:06:00.003+08:00

We spent the weekend at my MIL's vacation house not too far down south where my son joined his cousins in their annual egg hunt. I took lots of pictures of course, which I hope to edit, print and scrap very soon. Meanwhile, here's my layout featuring last year's Easter egg hunt.

"May you carry the spirit of the Resurrection always in your heart and forever rejoice in Christ's love for you." Happy Easter!

It's the 14th again...

2011-04-16T00:14:00.005+08:00

...and time for my Sassy Lil Sketch reveal!

Here's the sassy sketch for April 14th:

And here's my LO:

Please do visit the SLS blog for some sassy inspiration. :)

Happiness Is...

2011-03-23T20:38:00.013+08:00

...ScrapaGoGo's February kit and it is simply delightful! It's full of beautiful papers and fun elements. I think the name says it all. Check it out.

Create Kit

Cloud Stamp

Hybrids

And here are my layouts:

Happiness Is You In My Arms

My New Friend Zoe

Hold On

Bangkok Babes

March 14th Reveal

2011-03-15T12:49:00.006+08:00

Sassy Lil Sketches comes up with another beautiful sketch this week. I had lots of fun making my LO and working with lots of paper and elements.

The sketch:

And here's my layout:

Please do join us at the Sassy Lil Sketches forum and check out the Sassy Lil Sketches blog for tons of inspiration from our DT.

First Sassy Reveal

2011-02-18T13:44:00.013+08:00

Sorry I'm a bit late as my three year old was sick last week. He's recovering now and beginning to be his normal active energetic self!

Here's my first LO as DT for Sassl Lil Sketches. I'm a 14th Sassy which means that the pages that I will make are for the sketches every 14th of the month. This is the February 14th sketch:

And here's my layout.

Title: Love Your Art
Supplies: Bazzill cardstock, BG papers, Sassafras papers and stickers, Thickers and Jenni Bowlin alpha, Misc buttons and twine, Zig and Marvy pens
Journaling: You had tried several times to draw this picture. And when you finally got it there it was - your own version of a helicopter. Good job!

Please visit the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog and check out the layouts by our very talented DT.

Elementary My Dear

2011-02-02T15:52:00.010+08:00

This is ScrapaGoGo's January kit. The papers are great and the embellishments are fabulous! Here are five layouts I made with it. Please note that the only materials I used that are not included in the kit are paint, pens and inks.

Meanwhile, there's still much left of the kit. I think I can make at least three more LOs.

Thanks for looking!

Gogo Kits

2011-01-25T17:55:00.007+08:00

I finally got these today!

This is "Elementary My Dear", Scrapagogo's delicious kit for January 2011. It was supposed to arrive in December but got stuck somewhere. Thanks to Lorraine and Janice who have been so patient. I am off to making my LOs as I am sooo late.

Meanwhile, I leave you with another delightful kit coming in February, "Happiness Is".

Please do visit the ScrapaGogo blog to know more about the kits and how you can get your hands on them.

Sassy!

2011-01-01T13:17:00.015+08:00

Happy New Year!!!

I'm so excited to start 2011 and to share with you that I will be designing for Sassy Lil' Sketches beginning February 2011 through July 2011. Sassy Lil' Sketches (SLS) is a scrapbooking sketch challenge blog with layout and card sketches every week.

Please do visit the SLS blog and check out our Sassy Sketches and our gallery. I'm sure you'll find lots of inspiration and much more than what you're looking for. Also please do join us at the SLS forum. We'd like to get to know you!

Meanwhile, I'd like to share with you a layout I made with this sassy sketch:

Title: Making The Face
Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock; October Afternoon Papers and Embellishments; Tattered Angels Mist; Martha Stewart Puncher; Basic Grey, Scenic Route Embellishments; Jenni Bowlin adn Thickers Alpha; Colorbox Ink; Zig Pen

Journaling: This is your trademark smile - showing all teeth, squinty eyes, and wrinkled nose and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Finally Tidied Up!

2010-12-12T14:53:00.009+08:00

I finally got the courage to clean up my scraproom (formerly known as the master's bedroom!). Gotta have room for my ScrapaGoGo kit!

Of course it's only a matter of time before it gets messy again! LOL!

See you soon!

I'm A GoGo Girl!

2010-12-02T19:42:00.004+08:00

I'm so happy to share that I am now part of the ScrapaGoGo Design Team! ScrapaGoGo is a kit club based in the United Kingdom. And it's not just a kit club, it's UK's #1 kit club! How great is that!

The kits are really gorgeous and I can't wait to get my hands on the January kit. Please check out ScrapaGoGo Kit Club for subscription information. Do visit the ScrapaGoGo Gallery as well for tons of inspiration.

I hope you can visit again soon. I promise it won't take 6 months for my next blog post. LOL!

Thanks for visiting.

Old Paper

2010-06-02T20:50:00.008+08:00

Here are some pages I made using papers I've had since last year and some older ones. I made 9 layouts last month and that's a good number in my book. I wish though that I could use up more of my old papers because that would mean more layouts. Thanks for looking!

More LOs

2010-04-20T21:10:00.001+08:00

Just sharing...

Sharing

2010-04-06T14:22:00.007+08:00

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a fruitful yet delightful easter weekend.

I can't believe the first quarter of 2010 is over. Where did your first 3 months go? Mine went by so quickly. Our shoe factory is finally closed. One of my house angels resigned leaving me with much housework while running the family business. Then while doing hosework, I found so much stuff at home that need to be disposed of. Oh, and I celebrated my birthday in February.

On the scrapbook front, I was surprised that I made more layouts than I had expected, considering my pace. Here are some of them.

Thanks for dropping by!

Can I Blog Now?

2010-01-22T23:35:00.010+08:00

I can't believe it's been 5-1/2 months since my last blog post. I've been super busy the whole time with a lot of things going on.

My business partner and I decided a few months ago to close our shoe factory. So that alone meant a lot of work. And as if the burden of closing shop wasn't enough, typhoon Ondoy (international name Ketsana) hit and our factory was not spared. Thankfully, no one was hurt and everyone has recovered somehow. And of course there had been some 'this and that' going on here and there. Oh, and facebook happened too!

My scrappy life took a dive...bigtime. I stopped making pages somewhere in September and October. Even spending a day with my scrappy friends did not do anything for me. How sad was that?

Anyway, that was last year. I hope things will look up this year, scrapbooking included. My first layout for 2010 is underway and I hope to get that done soon. Meanwhile, here are some of the pages I made in 2009 before the 'slump'.

Thanks for still being here!

Creative Scrappers

2009-08-07T22:05:00.016+08:00

Here are the last DT layouts I made for Creative Scrappers. I really enjoyed my stay as DT and will definitely stick around there.

Title: Gotten for Sketch 62

Title: In Your Eyes for Sketch 60

Title: Mr. Moo for Sketch 58

Thanks for looking! :)

Take Two!

2009-07-16T21:38:00.006+08:00

Hi everyone! I'm hosting a challenge over at Creative Scrappers. I call it my "Take Two" challenge. You may view the details here or just read on.

Jao is turning two this month, hence, the "take two". My challenge for all our creative scrappers is to create a layout (12x12 or 8-1/2x11) using 2 pieces of each material - 2 cs, 2 pps, 2 buttons, 2 flowers, 2 chipboard, you name it! There is no limit to the number of materials you want to use as long as it's 2 of each. And everything else like the photos, words in a title, theme, color, etc is all up to you!

Please upload your LOs in the Creative Scrappers gallery in the album for this challenge by July 31st.

Here's my sample LO:

Title: College Remembered
Journaling: Bubbles, Fatima, Dylyn, and Dinah. Greenhills, Feb 2009
Supplies: CS - Bazzill; PP - SEI; Flowers - Prima; Rubons - FP & Heather Bailey; Sticker tags - 7Gypsies; Misc buttons & bling.

There's more....

For all Philippine residents who will join the challenge (and whose LOs are uploaded in the Creative Scrappers gallery) , I will randomly draw another winner for a RAK! Please leave a comment when you've uploaded your LO.

Hope you can all join!

DT Call!

2009-06-15T23:20:00.011+08:00

Creative Scrappers is looking for 8 designers for the term beginning August 2009. You may check details of the call at the Creative Scrappers blog.

Meanwhile, here are my 2 recent DT layouts for Creative Scrappers.

Sketch 54 (Click here to view sketch)
Title: Oh Happy Day
Journaling: Your smile makes my heart bounce. - Winnie the Pooh

Sketch 56 (Click here to view sketch)
Title: Cool Summer
Journaling: In spite of the cool breeze, my boys had so much fun playing in the water. It was a beautiful sight and truly a bonding moment.

Please do join us over at Creative Scrappers for tons of inspiration and fun!

Sketch Time!

2009-05-17T18:51:00.018+08:00

Here's another great sketch from Creative Scrappers.

For my layout, I thought I'd make one about my mom. I so miss her.

Title: Only You
Journaling: "A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take."

Please check out the fab work of my co-DTs here.

Use Up Your Scraps

2009-05-14T19:57:00.008+08:00

Yep. That's what I've been doing the last few weeks. I thought I'd stop scrap shopping for a little while and save a little. Well, except for that one April Saturday EB at Lasting Impression and my Studio Calico subscription. But that's it, I promise.

So anyway, here are some of the pages I made with scraps. Gives true meaning to the word scrapbook, don't you think?

Title: Queer Eye Cuties
Journaling: Ambush photo op with Kyan Douglas and Thom Filicia of the Fab 5. M Cafe, Greenbelt, 2005
Materials: DCWV CS, Fontwerks, Chatterbox & KI papers, AC thickers, Buzz & Bloom chipboard, Making Memories journal sheet, Ranger crackle paint, Shrink Film, Stazon & Colorbox Inks, Marvy markers, Zig pen, Misc corr board for stamping

Title: Blessing
Journaling: You remind me everyday how lucky & special your Dad & I are. We are truly blessed and we cannot thank God enough.
"A child is the greatest joy, the ultimate blessing" - Emily Laughton
Materials: Bazzill CS, Sassafras papers, AC thickers, Maya Road sheer, AC slick writer, Sassafras stickers

Thanks for looking!

Sunset Kiss

2009-04-19T14:45:00.012+08:00

I joined the Layout Kit Contest over at Creative Scrappers. The rules are simple. From your stash, create you own kit with 1 cardstock, 6 patterend papers, alpha, chipboard, flowers, and buttons. Then create 2 layouts using the kit. And here's what I came up with:

Here's my kit:

SUNSET KISS

Cardstock - DCWV brown
Patterned Papers - 3 Sassafras Orange Peel and 3 Dream Street Forget-Me-Not
Alpha - AC Thickers Darling
Chipboard - Maya Road
Flowers - Daisy Ds
Buttons - Making Memories

And here are my 2 layouts:

Born

Baby Dreams

March at Creative Scrappers

2009-03-29T12:17:00.007+08:00

Here are my LOs for March sketches at Creative Scrappers. Sketches 42 and 44 are part of my DT work. Luckily, I still get to work as DT until July 2009. Yay!

Title: Little Dude
Sketch 41

Title: Little Chicken Friend
Sketch 42

Title: Boys-A-Swimmin'
Sketch 43
Journaling: Jao's first big-pool dip. April 2008

Title: First Encounter
Sketch 44
Journaling: First meeting with Jollibee mascot. Jan. 19, 2008, Jollibee Marikina

Not So New LOs

2009-03-15T18:01:00.004+08:00

Here are 2 layouts I made a while back using BG Offbeat.

Have a great week everyone!

Another Sketch Yet Again

2009-02-27T21:00:00.005+08:00

My take on Creative Scrappers Sketch #40:

Title: Proud New Daddy
Journaling: This is Jao when he was 3 or 4 days old. For a first time dad, Butch could not have given a prouder smile. July 2007

Thanks to everyone who sent birthday messages!

Cheers!

Now And Then

2009-02-17T18:25:00.003+08:00

I made this LO for Sketch #37 over at Creative Scrappers. This is one of my niece Cheng and myself. The photos are 18 years apart (Christmas day 1990 & 2008). Wow, she's old! LOL! Have to tag this in FB. :)

Title: Now And Then
Journaling: Cheng, no matter how old you are, I will always remember the little girl in the little red dress. -Tita Dines, 2009

Supplies: DCWV CS, Chatterbox & KI papers, Prima crystals, AC thickers alpha, MM tiny alpha stickers, Fontwerks chipboard, Glimmer Mist, MAMBI rubons, AL stamps, Zig pen, QNC felt, KI papr frills, Colorbox inks.

Please do check out Creative Scrappers Blog for challenges, contests, and lots of inspiration.

Thanks for visiting!

Sketch #38

2009-02-15T18:27:00.005+08:00

Creative Scrappers Sketch 38 is by Deanne Burton. It's a simple sketch of circles. I had fun making this one because I like circles.

Title: Brothers
Journaling: These are my 2 kuyas (older brothers). The photos are at least 40 years apart. I can't believe that they still have the same smiles.

Please click here to view the wonderful creations of my co-DTs.

Thanks for looking!

1 Hour Layout

2009-01-27T13:26:00.007+08:00

I joined Creative Scrappers' 1 hour layout contest this morning. I thought it would be easy. All it required was a 5x7 photo and we could use any of our supplies. There was even a sketch. Piece of cake, right? Not! It's never easy for me to make a page under pressure.

You see, just about 10-15 minutes to deadline when all I needed to do was to take a photo of my LO, crop and upload, little Jao decided to do his "business" at the same time. With yaya out for the day, mommy had to clean him up! What great timing that boy has! LOL! But the good news is, I made it to deadline.

Title: Grow
Journaling: You showed signs of independence when you started crawling. You wanted to be on your own right away.
Supplies: DCWV CS, BG Offbeat papers & stickers, AC foam thickers, Colorbox chalk ink, and Zig pen.

Thanks for looking! :)

January Sketches

2009-01-25T08:35:00.024+08:00

Here are LOs I made for Creative Scrappers. Check our their blog for DT creations, sketches, contests, and challenges. Sketches 34 & 36 are part of my DT work.

Sketch 33
Title: First Christmas
Journaling: One of my most memorable firsts. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2007.

Sketch 34
Title: Cousins
Journaling: Abarquez Family Lunch. Dec. 25, 2008

Sketch 35
Title: Love & Joy
Journaling: The past 4 Christmases have all been wonderful and full of joy.
"Christmas isn't a season, it's a feeling". - Edna Ferber

Sketch 36
Title: Mine At Last
Journaling: You were just beginning to crawl at this time and you didn't stop until you got your hands on my phone. - Mom, Jan 24, 2008 (Jao at 6 months)

Thanks for looking!

Blog Awards

2009-01-21T23:08:00.008+08:00

I received these awards from Liza.

Mention five (5) addictions and pass on the award to five (5) other fab blogs!

1. scrapbooking
2. chips, chips, chips!!!
3. diet soda (to match the chips!)
4. my computer & the internet
5. bags (to keep safely in the closet haha!)

I am now passing these awards to:

1. bjay
2. chiqui
3. tna
4. issa
5. cookie

Thanks Liza!

First LOs for 2009

2009-01-06T15:41:00.014+08:00

Here are my starter LOs for the new year. I hope I can keep making more pages.

Title: Christmas And Family
Journaling: Being together is the best gift of all.

Supplies: AL & MOD papers, Daisy Ds rubons, 7G stickers, P.etc tag, eyelet & ribbon, Studio Azul fabric & chipboard, Stickles, MM alphas, Karen Foster button brad.

Title: Holiday Traditions
Journaling: Every year on this day we gather in my dad's ancestral home in Paco, Manila for a day of family celebration.

Supplies: MM papers & tiny alpha stickers, Daisy Ds rubons, SR Jounaling labels & rubons, Karen Foster stickers, AC layered emb, American Traditional stickers, Studio Azul cs, papers & emb, 7G stickers, Zig pen

Title: All Boy
Journaling: "Twinkle twinkle little boy, how you fill my heart with joy!"
Supplies: MME papers, transparency, & journaling sheet, AC thickers foam & chipboard alpha, MM chipboard buttons, Colorbox ink, Zig pen, Misc ribbon & ricrac

Last LOs for 2008

2009-01-05T22:52:00.013+08:00

Here are 2 layouts I finished in 2008 using the December sketches from Creative Scrappers.

Title: Father & Son
Journaling: Future best buds, basketball buds, and drinking buds.

Supplies: Bazzill CS, Prima Dude papers & rubons, MR journaling sheers, MAMBI rubons, AC thickers, Ranger crackle paint, Zig pen

Title: Apple Of My Eye
Journaling: Sometimes it's the smallish things that take up the most room in our hearts. -Winnie the Pooh

Supplies: Scenic Route papers, Paper frills, MR sheer & chipboard, Phrase Cafe sticker, Zig pens, Uniball white pen, AL buttons, Diamond Glaze, Misc buttons & ricrac

I hope you can join the weekly sketch challenges for January. It's a lot of fun plus you get to make at least 1 LO a week. And you have a chance of winning a RAK too. I know because I won the December Layout Challenge! Check details here.

Thanks for looking!

Welcome The New Year!

2009-01-01T14:41:00.011+08:00

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic welcome to 2009.

I'm really excited to start the year, scrapwise. First, I start my DT with Creative Scrappers January 1st. It's a great site if you're into sketches. Plus there's tons of inspiration available for everyone. Please do check out the Creative Scrappers Blog for the weekly sketch challenges. And second, I just got an email that 3 of my LOs will be published in the March/April issue of a scrapbooking & crafting eZine! Yay!

There's so much to look forward to!

So what are you looking forward to?

What Have You Done?

2008-12-28T23:59:00.004+08:00

Here's a fun little exercise I saw over at Kristine's blog.

You are to "bold" or highlight the things that you have done.
So let's see what I can "bold" ...

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland /world
8. Climbed a mountain ( not a big one! LOL!)
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train

21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset

31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelos David

41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie .. no but been on TV!
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial

71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book

81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone's life
90. Sat on a jury

91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day

If you think this is fun, then you should give it a try.

Hope you have a wonderful new year!

Be Merry!

2008-12-26T13:56:00.003+08:00

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

Sketch Challenges at Creative Scrappers

2008-12-20T10:17:00.007+08:00

My DT for Creative Scrappers will start in January 2009 yet. But to get me started, I joined the Weekly Sketch Challenges. You can still join. The deal is to have all December Weekly entries uploaded by the 31st.

Here are the LOs I made for Sketch #29 & #30

Sketch #29
Title: Little Boy Blue
Journaling: This is one of the many times that you show your sad face for no reason at all - an everyday moment.

Supplies: DCWV CS, CB paper, FP felt shapes, MR sheers, Riffraff designs tree, ALpha - Heidi Swapp, MM tiny, Cosmo Cricket, and KI, MM brad & trims, Daisy Ds rubon tape, DCWV rubon stitching, AL Stamps, Clearsnap Ink, Zig pen, Misc buttons, bling,

Sketch #30
Title: Waiting To Pop
Journaling: This was taken a few days before giving birth to Jao. It was certainly a time of anticipation and excitement. Photo: July 20, 2007

Supplies: Fontwerks PPs, Bazzill CS, Prima Crystals, Prima Journaling Sheet, Paper frills, MM tiny alphas, AC thickers, Scrapworks vinyl appliques, FP felt shapes, Studio G Clear Stamps, Stazon & Colorbox Inks, Zig pen

Creative Scrappers

2008-12-13T09:19:00.004+08:00

I tried out for the Design Team Call of Creative Scrappers. Guess what? :)

All About U

2008-12-05T17:25:00.009+08:00

Here's one I did using a sketch from Pagemaps. The idea was to make a 12x12 LO using an 8x11 sketch.

Here's the sketch:

And here's my take:

Title: All About U
Journaling: My life had a new meaning the day you were born. And each and every day has always been about you.

Supplies: Making Memories Animal Crackers (Jack)papers, chipboard alpha, die cut animal shapes, frame & punctuation, buttons & trims, MM tiny alpha stickers, RiffRaff tree chipboard tree, Dewdrop ink, Zig pen.

Meanwhile, DH & I are off to Antipolo until Sunday for a couples retreat. Sadly, I will miss the Mad Scrappers Christmas Party tomorrow. Have fun, girls! I'll be praying for you. :-)

Thanks for looking!

Elfed!

2008-11-22T00:16:00.002+08:00

I have to thank Pia for this. So fun!! :)

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

3 Years

2008-11-17T16:27:00.019+08:00

Today is our third wedding anniversary and we had an early celebration last Saturday. We went on a day trip to Tagaytay and had brunch at Antonio's Breakfast (which is now located at the same place where the Antonio's main dining area is, only a floor below).

Here's the big guy as if trying to decide what to order...

...and here are a few more photos.

It was a good day except for the traffic going back home. But the good news is, I made to Lasting Impression's anniversary sale and purchased Butch's anniversary gift for me! So it's all good.

And I just realized, today is also my blog's 1st anniversary. It was also on this date that I posted my first blog entry.

Cheers! :)

Halloween Pages

2008-11-06T21:07:00.013+08:00

Jao missed his first halloween because he got sick with german measles. This was one week before his MMR vaccination. I know. Bummer, right? Anyway, I decided to take matters in my own hands and gave him his first taste of halloween (which i'm sure he absolutely doesn't care about). I took pictures so I could scrap (of course!!) his first trick or treat. :)

I had planned to make a double page layout but obviously it didn't turn out that way. Somehow the element of continuity escaped me. It just goes to show that I know nothing about double layouts. LOL!!! I'd like to call this "coordinating pages".

Title(s): Little Pirate / Little Pumpkin
Journaling: You missed your first halloween because you got sick. So we had our very own trick or treat at home and it was fun!

Supplies: DCWV CS, Scenic Route Salem papers & chipboard shapes, AC thickers, MM tiny alphas, Zig pen.

Thanks for looking!

More For October

2008-11-04T17:57:00.013+08:00

Here are a couple of layouts I did about 3 weeks ago during Ria's birthday crop.

Title: You Make My Heart Sing
Journaling: It's difficult not to hear the music each time I see your face.

Supplies: Dream Street papers, MM tiny & shimmer alpha, HS chipboard alpha, QNC felt, IP chipboard flower, Ranger crackle paint, Marvy & Zig pens, Colored pencils, Misc buttons & blank music sheet,

Title: Playful
Journaling: I love this time of your growth because you are able to interact and play with others - like me!

Supplies: DCWV CS, My Mind's Eye papers & diecuts, AC Thickers felt & foam alpha, FP felt shapes, Back Porch Memories swirl stamps, Colorbox ink, Uniball White pen, Joann metallic dot, Misc rickrack

October Pages

2008-10-30T23:51:00.017+08:00

Title: My Two Boys

Journaling: These are the guys who make my life heaven on earth.

Supplies: Bazzill CS, Prima Dude Papers & journaling sheet, AC thickers foam alpha, AC minimarks rubon alpha, Paper Studio Spare Parts alpha, 7G chiptags, MM jumbo brads, Uniball white pen, Zig pen

Title: What Matters Most

Journaling: This photo was taken during Jao's first birthday party. We were so happy that family and friends came to celebrate with us. But at the end of the day, no matter how a special occasion is celebrated, it's always the precious moments and the love shared with family that matter the most. -- July 26, 2008

Supplies: Bazzill CS; Dream Street, DCWV, MME, KI, & Fontwerks papers; MAMBI alpha & swirl rubons, AC thickers alpha, MM tiny alpha; MR & Imagination project chipboard; Colorbox ink; Ranger Crackle paint; Zig pen & Uniball white pen; Misc rickrack, ribbon, & buttons

Layouts At Daisy Bucket

2008-10-25T23:48:00.007+08:00

Please check out Daisy Bucket's blog for layouts and minis made by some of our most talented scrappers. I'm so glad to be a part of this project.

Here's my layout:

Title: Smile
Journaling: It's good to start each day with a smile. That's why I start mine with yours.
Product: DBD In The Meadow line

Thanks to Pia & Daisy Bucket Designs! I had fun working with your beautiful products.

Now That SMI2 Is Over....

2008-10-06T12:47:00.039+08:00

...I can breathe! Whew! The Scrappin' Moms Idol 2 Challenge finally concluded on Saturday, Oct 4th. The last few weeks have been crazy for me. Week after week, I did my layouts and submitted them almost at deadline, not knowing how it would turn out.

When I joined in August, I told myself (like I always tell myself) that I would not succumb to any kind of pressure simply because it would spoil all the fun. Needless to say, just about 2 weeks into the contest, the pressure was so in my face! Hahaha!

But I never did let the fun factor escape me. And like I said in my Round 6 entry, it was a roller coaster ride for me. If you love roller coasters like I do, you know what I'm talking about - the feeling of anticipation when it's almost your turn to ride and then the exhiliration and high that comes after. It's such a great feeling that you'd want another round! That's how it was for me.

So would I join again next year? Maybe not. I'm so okay being in the top 5. In fact, it's more than what I had expected.

Here are my SMI2 entries.

Elimination Round - Sketch

Title: Birthday Gifts
Journaling: You received so many gifts on your birthday. And you had no idea what it was all about. Of course, I was there to "help" you through it. Mom, July 2008

Supplies: Cosmo Cricket papers, die cut shapes, & journaling sheets, AC thickers glitter ahipborad alpha, Junkitz rubons, Ranger Crackle paint, Colorbox ink, Prima flowers, AC slick pen, Uniball signo pen, Making Memories staples, Misc corrugated paper (for stamping), buttons, ricrac, & ribbons

Round 1 - It's Party Time

Title: Indulge
Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock, Scenic Route, MM, & Craft Express Papers, Prima & SeeDs stamps, Stazon & Colorbox inks, Whisper embossing powder, Versamark, WrMK eyelet, Daisy Ds, CK & misc ribbons, Misc flowers, beads, bling, ribbons & trims, Misc Chipboard

Round 2 - A Color Is A Color Is A Color

Title: Your Smile
Journaling: It's good to start each day with a smile. That's why I start mine with yours.

Supplies: DCWV & Bazzill CS, Chatterbox papers, AL & Hero Arts stamps, FP felt shapes, Maya Road chipboard, AC thickers glitter alpha, Crystalline mosaic alpha tiles, MM chipboard epoxy buttons, acrylic paint, edger, & stapler, Stemma & Provocraft epoxy stickers, Heide Grace plastic emb., AL buttons, Prima flowers, BG rubons, Joann rubon words & swirl clips, Colorbox & Encore inks, Ranger crackle paint, Chatterbox & Zig pens, Misc corr. paper, chipboard, ribbons, & bling.

Round 3 - A Day In The Life

Title: Unexpected Gift
Journaling: Your proposal in March 2005 was no fanfare. No candlelit dinner, no getting down on 1 knee, and no ring. {sigh}.

But during the 'pamanhikan' dinner, you took me by surprise when you got down on 1 knee and gave me an engagement ring!

It was definitely a night I will not forget.

Supplies: Sassafras, Love Elsie, & Chatterbox papers, Melissa Frances vintage emb, Prima & MR flowers, MM & Bo Bunny trims, AL stamps, MM & QNC alphabet, Prima crystals, K&Co artisan naked tag, MM paint, Ranger crackle paint, Colorbox inks, Zig pen, Misc chipboard shapes & buttons.

Round 4 - Layers Of Me

Title: Lovin' Life
Journaling: My former life was different. I was single and had no obligations and responsibilities except to myself. It was a good and easy life and I wasn't complaining.

Things got a lot better though. Today I am a wife and a mom. My two new roles came so unexpectedly and I welcomed them with open arms. I didn't expect this sudden change in my life in so short a period of time. I guess there really is a time for everything.

Though it may be a bit less easy now, I love my life. Definitely no complaints. I know for sure that I am where I am supposed to be and things are as they should be.
--Sept 2008--

Supplies: Bazzill & DCWV cardstock, Prima, Creative Imaginations, Luxe, American Crafts, and All About Sscrapbooking papers, Stickles, Diamond Glaze. Zig and Uniball pens, Colorbox inks, MM distressor, Fiskars & Stampin Up punchers, Cuttlebug & Sizzlits dies

Round 5 - Supersize It

Title: The Best Is Yet To Be
Journaling: Today is the first day of the rest of our lives. And I cannot begin to describe the happiness I am feeling right now. All I know is that I am excited to move forward with you.
"When you realize you want ot spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible" -- Nora Ephron, When Harry Met Sally.

Supplies: Bazzill CS, MME, Prima & Chatterbox pps, CI cardstock sticker, Chatterbox rubon, Prima flowers, MR chipboard, AC vinyl shapes, AC thickers vinyl & velvet alphas, MM tiny alphas, MM trim, Hero Arts stamp, K&Co buttons, Colorbox ink, Zig & Uniball pens,

Round 6 - Why Do I Deserve To Be The Next Scrappin' Moms Idol

Title: Enjoy The Ride
Journaling: The last few weeks have been crazy - good crazy, that is. Joining the Scrappin' Moms Idol 2 Challenge has been a roller coaster ride. Now we're on the last round before the challenge finals and I'm still in it. Good thing I love roller coasters.

I have done some "un-me" things while going through the challenges. Since this started, I did my work/business from home on most days (like 4 days in a 5-day workweek!). I also learned to take pictures of myself! I used to make fun of a friend whom I caught taking his own photo a long time ago. Boy, if he could see me now! I'm sure he'd be proud of me! Haha! And then I learned to wear my glasses. I so hate wearing them! I'd rather be squinting than wearing them. But for this challenge I did so lest all my layouts would be uneven (or shall I say "asymmetric"?).

So do I want to be the next Scrappin' Moms Idol? You bet! And why do I deserve it? I say, "why not?". Of course it's not for me to decide. All I can do is give my best. But one thing's for sure. I do hope that the coaster car will stop for me again so I can enjoy the ride in the final round. Like I said, I love roller coasters.

Finale Round - Christmas Layout

Title: 3 Good Years
Journaling: The last 3 Christmases have been the best for me. In 2005, I got married, in 2006 I was pregnant, and in 2007 I had a baby and my family became complete.

"There is no greater gift at Christmas than to hae everything you want before you open the gifts. -- Flavia

Supplies: Bazzill CS, AC thickers LAX, AC layered xmas emb, Kit provided by Scappin' Moms (AC papers & chipboard, buttons, lace, ribbons, beads, twigs, masking tape)

Congratulations to Cookie for the win, to Donna & Issa for being the runners up, and to the finalists for a job very well done! Congratulations also and thanks to the Scrappin' Moms for another fun filled event!

Top Designer at Bad Girls

2008-09-29T12:34:00.014+08:00

While doing the SM Idol Challenge, I decided to join Bad Girls 2008 Top Designer Academy. There are 6 classes and we go through one class each week. And each week, the ones who make it to the "honor roll" are through to the next round while the ones who don't are "expelled".

Here are the layouts I made for each of the class.

Class 1 - Layering
Title: Let's Celebrate

Class 2 - Mixing Patterned Papers
Title: 2 Of A Kind

Class 3 - Less Is More
Title: Tiny Tot

Class 4 - Accessorize
Title: Thanks, Mom

Class 4 was my last at Bad Girls. Yes, I got expelled! I'm glad that I joined though as I was able to learn new things and I was able to make 4 new pages!

Thanks for looking! :)

I'm In!

2008-09-29T12:23:00.006+08:00

Yay! I made it to the Top 10 finalists of the Scrappin' Moms Idol Challenge! The final round will be on Oct. 4th for an on-the-spot challenge. We'll be given 3 hours to complete our entry. Gosh, I don't know how I'm going to do that. I'm such a slow scrapper plus I'll be with 9 very very talented scrappers. Yikes, good luck to me!

I promised myself though that I would not let this pressure me. I will be there on Saturday, will scrap as instructed, and will have as much fun as I can. After all, that's what scrapping should be, right? Fun.

See you on Saturday! :-)

Asymmetric?

2008-09-19T09:41:00.009+08:00

Week #5 of the SM Idol 2 Challenge made me think a little more than usual. The challenge was to make an asymmetrically balanced layout. I'm sure most of us scrappers are not new to creating asymmetric pages with a breeze. We do it all the time, right? So why does it seem more difficult when you're consciously making the effort to make your page asymmetric? Weird, huh? Anyway, so I did this one layout which looked asymmetric at first...

...and now looks symmetric. Needless to say, I made another layout for this challenge. Hmmm, I guess I made the right decision because I made it to Round #6! Yay!

Tagged!

2008-09-14T22:19:00.016+08:00

This is long overdue. Scrappy friends nominated me for these awards. Thanks guys!

First from Ria and Phylline:

Then another one from Liza:

Here are the rules:

1. Post these logos in your blog.
2. Link back to the person who awarded them to you.
3. Nominate at least 7 people whose blogs you admire and add links back to their blog.
4. Leave a message for the nominees on their blog.

So if you're reading this, consider yourself nominated! :-)

Make A Wish

2008-09-14T22:03:00.006+08:00

Here are a few photos during Butch's birthday party. I was so busy that night that I didn't have time to take pictures. Thanks to Butch's cousin Monchu for taking these.

Thanks for looking! :)

Mid Life...

2008-09-11T09:18:00.006+08:00

It's the big 4-0 for my DH today. Thank goodness I don't see signs of mid life crisis (not yet at leaor am I just missing them?). Anyway, He took the day off from work and so did I. We'll probably just stay home today. I don't have anything fancy planned as we will have family and some friends over for dinner tomorrow. Hmmm, there goes my day off. I think I'll do my food shopping now.

Happy birthday Butch! :)

New 'Do!

2008-08-28T20:54:00.027+08:00

I brought Jao to the Kids Salon this afternoon for his very first haircut. He was okay when we got there. We sat him in this little car chair and he was having fun "driving". When the salon staff placed the cape around him and began cutting, ayan na, all hell broke lose! He was wild the whole time! He's a pretty strong little boy, I tell you. And even after his haircut (which looks soooo cute btw), we couldn't get him to be still. It was only when we left the salon and went to 'Toys R Us' that he calmed down.

This is how he looked before:

And this is him now:

Which do you like better? :)

Scrappin' Moms Idol 2

2008-08-22T08:17:00.005+08:00

Two rounds, one layout and one 4-pc party set in two weeks. I can't believe I pulled it off and made it through. :)

Unfortunately, I cannot post my projects here but here's where you can view them:

Elimination Round Entry - Layout using Em Magpoc's sketch
Week #1 Entry - "Indulge" 4 piece party set

Thanks for looking!

R&R

2008-08-13T11:01:00.004+08:00

My MIL treated my SIL Ria and myself to a weekend trip to Bangkok. I thought that it would be a good R&R. Rest? Nah. Recreation? Yes. We were able to tour 2 temples, shop for cheap clothes (just got to go back for those Wacoals!!), and the highlight, eat super cheap but really good street food! Thanks, Mom!

Unfortunately, none of us brought a camera. Thank goodness for Ria's camera phone. You can view our photos here.

Happy Pages

2008-08-06T20:58:00.008+08:00

This LO was going to be my entry to Scrappin Kids "I DiD It" Challenge. Unfortunately, I missed the deadline.

Title: Walking Tall
Journaling: You were on your own at 11 months. You make me proud.

Supplies: DCWV CS & papers, Daidy Ds papers, KI lace paper, AC journaling sticker sheet, Heidi Swapp chipboard alpha, Chatterbox sticker alpha, AC & Chatterbox chipboard photo corners, Colorbox chalk ink, Misc buttons, ricrac, mesh ribbon

And here's another one that I started working on at Memory Lane Store during the July SE EB. This was meant for MLS's challenge. I didn't finish the page but Helen gave me a token anyway. Thanks Helen!

Of course, I finished it just about a week ago. This is a photo of Jao when he was 7 months old.

Title: Fun Times

Supplies: DCWV CS & papers, Fancy Pants, Autumn Leaves, Sandylion & Studio Azul Grid stamps, AC chipboard & foam alpha, Stazon, Clearsnap & Colorbox inks, Basic Grey brads, MM trims, Misc grosgrain ribbon.

Par-tay!!

2008-08-03T01:22:00.004+08:00

Here are pictures taken on Jao's 1st birthday party. Please excuse me, the photos are unedited and not in order. Thanks for looking!

ONE!

2008-07-24T07:14:00.010+08:00

My Jao is 1 today! Yay!

As traditional (or usual) as in most kiddie birthdays, I made spaghetti. Lola Julie, Ninang Ria and cousins Kuya Luis, Ate Nadya, & Ate Bianca came to celebrate with us. Highlights of the non-party event below.

Thanks for the gift and to Ria for Jao's yummy choco birthday cake!

Discover You

2008-07-22T21:50:00.010+08:00

Finally finished this LO which I started before I got the BPM July kit. When the kit came in, I had to set this one aside.

Title: Discover You
Journaling: You love your Discovery Ball. It taught you how to make things work. As you learn new things, I too am discovering so much about you. And I look forward to each and every thing that you will teach me. -Photo: March 2008-

Supplies: Bazzill CS, Collage Press & Jenni Bowlin papers, FP & DCWV rubons, MR sheers, Prima flower, See D punctuation stamp, Fontwerks alpha stamps, Chipboard alpha, Joann metallic dots, Ranger embossing powder, Versamark, Clearsnap & Colorbox inks, ZIG dottariffic, AC slick pen, Misc ricrac

Thanks for looking!

Four Eyes

2008-07-14T21:47:00.003+08:00

Yep, that's me now. I just bought my reading glasses today. I had been in denial for the past couple of months or so. I kept telling myself and everyone else that my eyes were just tired and that I didn't need glasses.

I hate glasses. I had my first pair about 20 years ago for astigmatism. It was an accessory that I didn't want on me. But now I have no choice else I won't be able to read! A friend of mine said it's inevitable when one reaches 40 (which is the new 20s btw) and so now it's here. One good thing about is I only have to wear them whenever I'm reading or looking at something at close distance.

Oh well, c'est la vie.

July Kit

2008-07-14T00:08:00.017+08:00

Back Porch Memories has 2 kits per month - the Solo Kit & the Medley Kit. I was given the Medley which contains yummies from Bazzill, Chatterbox, KI, Cosmo Cricket, Scenic Route, American Crafts and Buttons Galore. Here's the kit:

As GDT, I am required to do at least 3 layouts & 1 project.

Title: Family
Journaling: The best part of my family are my husband and son.

Title: The Best Gift
Journaling: Your Dad & I thought we'd never have you. Then in Dec 2006, imagine our joy when we found out that you were on your way. It was definitely the best gift that year.

Title: Cute As A Button
Journaling: I cannot imagine waking up one day not seeing your cute and adorable face.

Title: On The Go
Journaling: I am amazed how active you are. You move around the house grabbing everything that catches your eye. I'm sure this is only the beginning.

"Hello" Card

I so enjoyed this kit and still have more supplies left. I think I'm going to do more.

To view the wonderful creations by BPM DTs, please click here.

Thanks for looking!

New Baby

2008-07-10T22:36:00.006+08:00

I got my new Canon Selphy CP740/750 today. I haven't had the chance to try it out yet. I have to read to user's manual first lest I might mess it up. I just checked the contents of the box. Everything seemed to be there including the ink & photo paper. Sadly, there are only about 6 papers that came with the package. But it's okay. Got the printer as a prize naman. :)

I hope I could give it a test drive tomorrow. Wish me luck!

P.S. My layouts are now up at Back Porch Memories Gallery. Please do check it out if you get the chance.

Almost

2008-07-06T10:44:00.006+08:00

My Jao is almost 1! I cannot believe how fast time flies. He can walk across the room now on his own but tumbles every once in a while.

I am one proud mommy. But just thinking that he'll be able to run soon makes me tired already! Maybe it's time for me to hit the gym to prepare myself.

BPM August GDT

2008-07-03T23:30:00.002+08:00

BTW, Back Porch is looking for their GDT for August. Check details here.

Challenge at BPM

2008-07-03T23:10:00.007+08:00

I hosted one of the July Challenges over at Back Porch Memories. Mine is an "All Paper" challenge using only CS or PPS for everything on your page - title, embellies, journaling sheets, etc. And you can do whatever with the paper cut, tear, punch, edge, anything!

I hope you can join. Click here for challenge details and here to upload your entry.

And here's my sample LO:

Title: Cousins

Journaling: A mini reunion of cousins on New Year's Eve in Antipolo City

Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill), PPS (AC, Daisy Ds, Luxe), and Coluzzle tools.

The Poet In Me

2008-06-18T00:00:00.007+08:00

I joined a haiku writing contest over at Scrap N' Art. A haiku is a form of poetry that originated in Japan. It consists of 17 syllables. The requirement was to make a haiku with a "School's Out" theme because it's summertime in the U.S.

My "composition":

Hey let's roll, let's run
Let's go out and have some fun
'Cause guess what? School's done!

And guess what? I won! Yahoo! Never thought I had it in me. Hahaha! But seriously, I was lucky that they drew my name out of more than 50 entries. And the good news is I get a prize from Rusty Pickle! Double yahoo!!!

Back Porch Memories

2008-06-15T09:53:00.009+08:00

I entered this layout for Back Porch Memories' July GDT Contest. Guess what? :) :) :)

Title: Silly Love

Journaling: These photos taken 2 months before our wedding when everything was still underway and yet to be finalized. And a photoshoot at this time was the last thing on our minds. Nevertheless we decided to give it a go "to get it out of the way". As it turned out, we had so much fun! It was definitely the break that we needed. -- Sept 2005.

Supplies:Sassafras & Dream Street papers, KI Memories chipboard alpha & flower, American Crafts rubon alpha & journaling sticker, Imagination Project coaster board flowers, Fancy Pants & Autumn Leaves stamps, Hambly journaling bits, Creating Keepsakes brads, MAMBI Icons bling, Simple Joys lace border, Stazon & Colorbox inks, Stickles, Uniball Signo white pen, journaling pen, Misc bling & button.

My Angel

2008-06-06T08:41:00.010+08:00

This was a page that I made for APIY's sketch contest using a Becky Fleck sketch.

Here's the sketch:

And here's my take:

Title: My Angel

Journaling: My life changed forever the day you were born. You are truly heaven sent.

Supplies: Bazzill CS, FP About A Boy papers, diecuts, & rubons, MR jounaling sheer, See Ds stamp, Ac thickers felt & foam alpha, Ac slick pen, Ranger cracle paint, Colorbox ink, Cuttlebug butterfly die & embossing folder, & Misc ricrac & mesh

Last 2 For May

2008-05-31T19:30:00.007+08:00

Here are 2 more layouts that I finished this month.

Title: You Make Me Smile

Supplies: Cosmo Cricket Storytime papers, diecutes, & stickers, Prima clear stamps, Sassa sticker alpha, DCWV rubon stitches, Petaloo flowers, Colorbox ink, Misc paper ricrac

This one I got inspiration from a layout by Mitchell Kraft in CK Scrapbook Hall of Fame. I saw it with the same title as I had in mind - "SLUMBER". And so I got the idea how to present my title.

Title: Peaceful Slumber

Supplies: Scrapworks papers, Provocraft ribbon, ricrac & stickers (baby), BG sticker alpha, AAS tiles, Misc meshm buttons & ricrac, AC thickers, HS alpha, Fashion House crochet flowers, Ranger crackle paint, Daisy ds rubon tape, MR round chipboard.

No journaling for these two.

Thanks for looking!

The Good Stuff

2008-05-31T18:30:00.007+08:00

It was a busy day for me today. Very early in the day, I was running around the house teaching my new helper what to do and what not to do. And after, I was already rushing to leave for the shoe factory but something stopped me.

I stood there staring at it for a good 20 minutes thinking whether to go on and rush out the door or stay and take a peek. And then I just realized -- of all the days of the week, this had to arrive today, a Saturday, my DH is at home just hangin' and can easily snoop at what's inside.

But he was a good boy my husband. I came back home in the afternoon finding the box still intact. Fantastic. Now comes the good part. I always did believe in delayed gratification. Here's the good stuff.

It's been so long that I had forgotten what's inside. Where did all these clear stamps and inks come from?!?!?!?! But needless to say, I was very delighted to see them all!

Not So Old Family Pics

2008-05-30T07:12:00.018+08:00

I've been staying at home for the last week or so because Jao's yaya left. I have a new one that just came in but I still felt that I had to stay home and "supervise".

And so wanting to make my time at home useful, I decided to do a little cleaning. I took out my parents' box of old pictures that needed sorting. And right away I found a couple that needed to be scrapped. Before I knew it, I was already scrapping. In short, the the box of old pictures went back in the drawaer, still unsorted.

Here are the 2 layouts. And I just realized, there's no difference between the 2 pages! Pardon the lack of variety.

Title: Brothers & Sisters

Journaling: This is one of the very rare occasions that my Dad and his siblings are together in one photo. From left: Tita Belen, Tito Monching, Tita Lucy, Tita Alice, Tita Lipe, Dad {Toti}, and Tita Fe.

Materials: Bazzill CS, Scrapworks, Chatterbox & CI papers, CI paper lace ribbons, Prima flowers, MR journaling sheers, AC thickers vinyl alpha, chipboard alpha & punctuation, Prima birdpopup, Misc buttons

Title: My Family

Journaling: Families are like fudge, mostly sweet with a few nuts. --Unknown.

Materials: Bazzill Cs, Scrapworks & Dream Street papers, BG border rubons, Prima flowers, Joann metallic dots, MR Chipboard swirls, MM noteworthy brads, Stickles, Prima popup bird, AC thickers felt alpha, journaling sticker & slick writer, HS clear stamps, See Ds stamps, Colobox Ink, Craft Express sticker alpha, Acrylic paint

Thanks for looking!

Tagged Again!!!

2008-05-26T20:25:00.003+08:00

Cel & Yoyin tagged me....

The Rules —

1. Link back to the person that tagged you. - Check
2. Post these rules in your blog. - Check
3. Share six unimportant things about yourself. - Check
4. Tag six (6) people at the end of your entry. - Check

#3--
a. I had my hair rebonded about 6 years ago (and i have straight hair ha)
b. I am a SAHM wannabe
c. I can't leave the house without doing my kilay
d. I love my label maker
e. My favorite scent is lavender
f. I wish I had more time for cooking

#4--
now, i’m tagging … liza, joanne, candy, cabbie, sherly, & em

What A Great Day!

2008-05-17T22:33:00.026+08:00

Today was Scrapfest 5. The event was a huge hit! I think it was even more successful than the one I attended in October 2007. Congratulations Scrappin' Moms!

Aside from the overwhelming scrap goodies for sale, there were tons of challenge and raffle prizes at stake. I particularly had my eye on the Canon Selphy photo printer. I had been wanting to buy a new printer but had to refrain from getting one hoping that I would win it in the raffle.

Hmm hmm... guess what? I won it! Yep, I got it. But not because of the raffle. It's because of this!

This was my entry to the Scrapfest Newbie Challenge! I won! Yahoo! Honestly, I never thought in a gazillion years that I would win in a scrap challenge.

Title: Play Adventure
Journaling: You are at that age where you are very curious. And I love watching you spend everyday like an adventure.
Materials: Scrapfest Challenge Kit (sorry, I didn't take note of the brands), Fancy Pants felt shapes, Ranger Distress Ink, Maya Road journaling sheers, Marvy pen, journaling pen, misc corrugated paper (for stamping), ricrac & buttons.

And there's more! Earlier in the day, I was also chosen as one of the winners of the Magnolia Ice Cream Layout Challenge! Twice in one day! Unbelievable talaga. Now, I got mega loads of ice cream to feed Jao. He deserves it!

Title: Scoops of Fun
Journaling: You're always this happy when it's ice cream time.

Materials: Basic Grey Two Scoops Kit (papers & alpha stickers), Daisy Ds rubon tape, Maya Road Journaling Sheers & Chipborad, Crystalline Tile Alpha, Fontwerks Alpha Clear Stamps, Stazon, Colorbox Chalk, Stickles, AC slick pen

So you see guys, hanging out with talented scrappers certainly pays off. And I'm going to keep doing just that. Who knows what more can happen. But really, I'm so thankful to be in the company of such gorgeous gals (you know who you are ladies).

Congratulations to all the winners and to everybody and thanks to Scrappin' Moms, Canon, Magnolia and all the sponsors for a fabulous day!

Tagged!

2008-05-16T11:45:00.011+08:00

I was tagged by Dr. Chiqui ages and ages ago. So sorry for the delay, Chiqui. Here it is:

My Scrap Area

I started buying scrap goodies in July 2007. All I had at home was an old officetable and everything went there. Soon after, my stuff began to accumulate and everything was either scattered on the table, on top of each other, and some were already on the floor leaving me with no room to scrap.

Then in November, I thought of fixing my mom's sewing area. It's sort of a secret door with a folding/hideaway table (which was her cutting table). I just did some cleaning & painting. It's not much but it's a start.

These photos were taken way back in November. Of course, it's a lot messier now :)

Thanks for the tag, Chiqui!

Now I'm tagging Rollyn, Sandra, & Cel!

True Love

2008-05-13T13:40:00.008+08:00

Here's one I did for my parents' would-have-been 52nd wedding anniversary on April 28th. Wish they were still here.

Title: True Love

Journaling (MM & 7G stickers):
Eternal - 1. without beginning or end; everlasting; 2. neverchanging; 3. never stopping; 4. something timeless, uninterrupted
And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.

Materials: BG papers & die cut shapes, AC thickers, MME die cut frame, Prima flowers, Rusty Pickle & Bo Bunny trims/lace, MM clear stickers, 7G journal stickers, Sandylion cardstock stickers, Prima & Technique Tuesday clear stamps, Colorbox & Versa inks, Misc bling

When In Rome

2008-05-05T22:58:00.007+08:00

In spite of Jao's fever, I still managed to finish my entry for the Scrapbytes challenge.

Title: When In Rome
Journaling: Oct 2004 - My first time to travel to Italy. Of all the cities I've been to, Rome was my favorite because of its rich history & culture. I hope to go back one day.
Il Colosseo; La Fontana di Trevi; Piazza San Pietro; Basilica di San Pietro

Materials: Bazzill CS, Sandylion Paper, KI lacepaper, FP stamps, MAMBI monogram rubons, WeRMK chipboard alpha, Cratepaper chipboard alpha, HS chipboard alpha, Crystalline mosaic alpha, FP rubons, Prima flowers & bling, Scenic Route journaling cards, Misc phototurns, brads, flowers, bling, mesh ribbon

My Poor Baby

2008-05-05T22:42:00.004+08:00

My poor Jao has the measles :( It's not the german measles but some kind of baby measles. It's called roseola or tigdas hangin and it happens to babies 6 months to 2 years.

It started with a fever the morning of May 1st and lasted till May 3rd. I felt scared at some point because his fever reached 39.5. We even brought him to the E.R. I was afraid it might be dengue. Thank goodness his urine & blood tests were normal. And the doctor was right. She said soon after his fever goes down, the rashes will come out. And so they did on Sunday.

In a way, this is good because it means he's on his way to recovery. I just feel bad for him because I'm sure he feels very itchy and uncomfortable. Hopefully he'll be up and about by the end of the week.

I want to take some pictures of him with the red spots. Would that be so mean?