I Love Santa

Nowadays, AJ is feeling so close with Santa especially during our weekend malling. Just last year, he's still scared to get near with Santa but now he's totally different. At least, he gets to enjoy the moment, and i hope he's still on that same attitude towards Santa until the Children's Christmas Party he's attending for an alive Big Santa will be there! :D

Another LO of my little man together with Santa, with a ready smile on his face!

Credits:

Paper from Another Xmas Freebie by Droopette

Wordart by Jenny’s Scrap Place

Christmas Balls, Leaves and Ribbon from Another Xmas Freebie by Angelique

Have a nice day!

The Joy of Christmas

AJ loves to pose beside Christmas Tree whenever we go malling. Here's a layout with our pics from Mall of Asia with their tall Christmas Tree as background ;)

Credits:

Red Paper by Shauna Burke of SmithPineapple Plantation Designs
Xmas Tree Doodle by LorieM xmas doodles kit

Star and Wordart by Jenny’s Scrap Place
Green printed paper by Another Xmas Freebie by Droopette

Have fun scrapping and happy viewing to all!

Coffee Break ver. 1.47

My best and happiest childhood memory of Christmas was when my father was still with us celebrating our yearly Noche Buena. We see to it that we hear mass at 10pm till midnight of December 24 and after which, we gather together for a simple feast and then the most awaiting portion of the night-- opening of gifts. Until now, we continue the family tradition though hardly complete anymore as my other siblings have their own family gatherings/activities.

Another one fondest memory I’ll never ever forget was when I was still in grade school up to my high school years, I remember my mother creating and decorating our own lantern out of the traditional materials—bamboo split, Japanese paper and cellophane. And most of the time, my mother made use of the old frame from previous year. It was a good feeling to reminisce the time that I was helping her specifically on the part of filling in of the paper curls to the round bamboo framing the star. I also remember that even my neighbors asked for help of my mother to cut the design for the tail part of their lantern.

But now, no one is doing that anymore ‘coz you can readily buy it from stores/markets/malls. ;-)

It was a nice coffee break. Thanks Jan!

A Perfect Blend of Friendship Award

I received this award from Sis LorieM.

Thanks a lot Sis LorieM!
I'm sharing this friendship award to Sis Sol and Sis Angeleigh

To all my friends, Thanks for visiting!

Mica & Erik

We had our long weekend vacation at Lipa, Batangas. Again, my son was so thrilled to see his cousins as this would mean fun playtime for him. At my free time, I was able to do an AVP for my niece and nephew since they had just attended/participated in their school's 8th foundation day. Since its a mixture of photos and video of their dances--mica dancing novelty songs and erik in a modern dance, it was a large file. Just had the thought of including a digiscrap page in the AVP so i made one for the title page (see below) and another two pages as introductory for each dance video. Added some thoughtful message for their Daddy (who's working at Singapore) at the end in case they would want to send it to him. :D

Credits:

Eyelet ribbon and tag from FRESH START KIT 2008 by SCRAPKUT

Dotted paper from Zglblogkit by ziggle designs & kami leonard

Fonts: French Script MT, Viner Hand ITC, Rage Italic, Earwig Factory

A Gift: Baptismal Invite and Thank You Tag

A gift to a friend/kumare for her new baby's baptismal. Since there's no available picture of the baby at hand, i made use of the baby's name as main element of the invite. Gladly, my kumare was so grateful of my effort and happy from the result of the layout despite absence of photo of her precious 'Rheane Andrea'. Photo of invites was taken from my CP that's why it has poor resolution.

Credits:

Ribbon and Tails from Toodleyblue page Kit by Tina Chambers
Checkered paper from Candy Jar Kit
Red Safety Pin from Hanging clips freebie by pink peacock
Flaneries nuptials-paper from- http://www.freedigitalscrapbooking.com/
Striped Ribbon from Zglblogkit by Ziggle Designs & Kami Leonard

Thanks for visiting my blog and for all your wonderful comments!

The Candle of Love, Hope and Friendship

Thanks Sis Jen for passing on this candle to me.

“Don’t let the Candle of Love, Hope and Friendship die.

May God richly bless you as you keep this candle burning.

Pass it on to all your Friends and to everyone you love.”

BLOGGERS who SHARED: Vicy / Eds / Jen / G / YOU

I’m passing this on to Janis.

Lovely Day

I truly enjoyed the Kids At Play Kit by LorieM Designs. Thanks so much sis for the kit. By the way, i got this as prize for the MK Challenge LorieM has thrown in. I had fun browsing the elements. It's quite numerous, has cool colors and very elegant designs. I love it!

Guys, the kit is available at Scrapladies Scrapshop, just click the image:

And here's my first layout (certainly, there will be more) using LorieM's Kids at Play Kit:

Credits:

Kids At Play Kit by LorieM Designs

Happy viewing to all!

Friendship Flowers

This tag is all about "FRIENDSHIP OFFERING" with someone whom you know, to someone whom you already knew or will know in the future, globally. Thank you for passing this on to me Emz, I am happy to have found new friends in the blogosphere like you=)





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Here are the rules for this tag;
1.) Copy the badge and put it on your blog,
2.) Link back who pass you this tag,
3.) Spread this tag to at least 7 or more bloggers who you think you are friend with.

And lovely are the blossoms

That are tended with great care,

By those who work unselfishly

To make the place more fair.

And, like the garden blossoms,

Friendship's flower grows more sweet

When watched and tended carefully

By those we know and meet.

And, if the seed of friendshipIs planted deep and true

And watched with understanding,

Friendship's flower will bloom for you.

I am passing this Friendship Flower tag to my old, new, and future friends:

Marie, Mayne, Angeleigh, Ails, Rich, Smoochyz, and Rors

Laughter

Whew! I finished the 3 rounds for the NKOTB challenge! Though i felt that my layouts are not that good enough compared to other challengers, it was more than a good experience to have increased your knowledge in this craft by simply taking up the challenge itself. And i'm very thankful for DSP, for giving such a good venue to hone my digiscrapping skill.

Well, here's my third layout for the challenge--using other shapes for frames:

Journaling: The Laughter of a child lights up the day...

Credits:

Gently Worn Kit by Meryl BarthoFreebie

Freebie Font: DSP Curly Q Solid by Suzanne C. Walker

Freebie Font: DSP Dotty by Suzanne C. Walker

Happy viewing to all!

Swing, Sway, Shake

This is another LO intended for NKOTB Round 2 Challenge of DSP focusing on the Color wheel. I have used the complimentary colors of green and orange. Photos were taken during AJ's Birthday Celebration cum vacation in Tagaytay City.


Credits:

Weekly Freebie Kit by Marcee J. Duggar from DSP
DSP Keep The Kid Fonts by Suzanne C. Walker

Thanks for viewing!

Funny Faces

It's been so long, kinda busy with work :( Anyway, got an invite from Digital Scrapbook Place to join their regular digiscrap challenge for newbies like me and i tried my luck once again.

Using Celebrate Life's Moment Welcome Kit from DSP:
These are the two versions i have submitted:

And this is the final version for round 1, changes were made in consideration of the comments of fellow challengers in the New Kids on the Block (NKOTB 14):

Credits:
Celebrate Life's Moments Welcome Kit by DSP Designers
Fonts: Rough n Ready by Emma Powell of DSP
Keep The Kid by Suzanne C. Walker of DSP

Happy Birthday AJ LO

Again, again, again...Happy viewing! :D

Credits:

Happy Birthday glitters from Ditters Doodles
Blue paper by Ziggle Designs & Kami Leonard
Hanging tab – inspired by hanging tab tut of sis tracy (not the expected outcome, to try another with the right software :D)
Cardboard swirl from LMS partytime minikit by Little Dreamer Designs
Yellow paper from LMS partytime minikit by Little Dreamer Designs

AJ's Post-Birthday Celebration

Last August 24, 2008, i really appreciated my maderacks (mudra) effort in preparing some food as gift for AJ's birthday. I thought AJ will just do the candle blowing for his cake since we had already our celebration at our home in Manila on its actual date. Well, hubby and i were so happy that it turned out to be a post bday celebration with complete attendance of his cousins, and titos/titas.

Here's another Bday LO:

Credits:

Yellow paper from LMS partytime minikit by Little Dreamer Designs
Label Tape from LMS partytime minikit by Little Dreamer Designs
Happy Birthday wordart by Biebels scraps

Thanks for Viewing!

Propagating Friendship Award

Thanks Janis for this award!
I love the blogs of these people and I'm glad to pass this award onto them! All they need to do is to leave the following message on their post when they pass the award on to their chosen eight bloggers.They all are charmed with the blogs, where in the majority of its aims are to show the marvels and to do friendship; there are persons who are not interested when we give them a prize and then they help to cut these bows; do we want that they are cut or that they propagate? Then let's try to give more attention to them! So with this prize we must deliver it to 8 bloggers that in turn must make the same thing and put this



Now, I am passing this award to...Tracy, LorieM, Gwacie, Seraphim, Slickchick, Jen, Thea and EJ.

Have fun scrapping my dear friends!

Mini Kit Challenge Winner

Wow! I can't believe it.. really. Maybe because its a first to me. :) I am just thankful that Sis LorieM appreciated my creativity in my artwork for the "Unwind" LO. And it's all because of her beautiful Mini Kit. Here's her announcement in her blog :

Thanks sis for always giving us the opportunity!

Blog Award from LorieM

Thank you sis Lorie M for this award! :)

Now, it is my turn to give this award away according the following rules:
1. The winner may put the logo on his or her blog.
2. Put a link to the person you got the award from.
3. Nominate 5 blogs.
4. Put links to the blogs.
5. Leave a message for your nominees.

I would like to pass this award to the creative bloggers sisses Tracy, Jen, Seraphim, Slickchick and EJ.

Good day!

Unwind

Just downloaded a freebie mini kit from Lorie M and it's a real cool kit. I remember our Tagaytay photos, i feel this kit is so right with the green surroundings and didn't waste more time..hopped in immediately to digiscrap. So here's another Bday celeb LO:
Happy viewing to everyone!

Credits:
Relaxing Mood Freebie Mini Kit from LorieM Designs
Wordart by Liza of LG Perspectives

Cool in Pool

We've had our weekend getaway cum AJ's 2nd bday celebration last August 23,2008 in Tagaytay. On our second day, Mister Kool and Little Koolit spent their morning under the sun at the pool. It was one bright day and i was enjoying my time outside of our hotel room getting photos of them together. More Bday LOs to come! Meanwhile, happy viewing!

Credits:

Paper from “Earth Colors" by Tickled Pink Digiscrap
Wordart by Tristania
Cropped sun and cloud; Bubbles by Voodoo Scrap
Button Pin from Summer Elements Freebies by LorieM
Date label by Simply Sweet Designs
Staple from scrapkut fresh start kit by Scrapkut

I live for..

Been happy with the kit by Vinnie Pearce, i got another try for the minimalist LO.

Credits:

I live for Freebie Minikit by Vinnie Pearce.

Thankful LOs

Here's my try on the minimalist type of digiscrapping. Happy Viewing!






Credits:

Today, I No.2 Freebit Kit by Vinnie Pearce.

Blog header #2

It's been sometime. Too busy and partially sick (my ortho suspects i have carpal tunnel syndrome, hard to move/flex my hands) to have time for LOs. But then, i still played with new downloaded elements to be able to come up with a new pageheader.

Credits:

Corkboard by G (guided by a tut from DigistalScrapbookPlace)
Wordart by Bethany of Elegant Wordart
Brown Push Pin by Scrapdoll
Alphadore G by Violaine Meunier
Staples and Baby journal green by Tracy Drane
Green Journal note and safety pin from Chelsant kit green day of Chelly Scrapbooking
Brown scrappaper by Vinnie Pearce from Moments of Special Minikit Freebie
Green Pencil fromBack to School Pencil Case Freebie by PinkPeacock Designs
Paperclip by Tara Dunstan

Cars

Another LO for today. Happy Viewing!

Journaling:

7.20.08 Everytime AJ rides his car, he always put on his helmet as influenced by McDonald in one of his DVD collections. He has learned that this will make him safe while riding his bike or car.

Wordart: There are no bad days for riding...some days are just better than others.

Credits:

Paper and Cars by MeeGee Designs
Wordart by Bethany

Chain by Aimee Designs

Car Journal from Nascar embellies and Railroad crossing sign from Travel Signs by Camille

Batman Fever

Here’s to show how much my son adores Batman. Photos were taken at Glorietta mall and Mall of Asia. We have so much fun just watching him play. I remember, as soon as he got to wear the batman mask, he started approaching people and saying "batman" with a growl sound. Funny little thing. And when he got the cape, he run around happily and again making sure everyone notices him fly. Not shy, huh!

Lately, he always play with his toys-batman and joker (freebies of cococrunch cereal), banging them together as if fighting. Growling becomes his habit.

Just last night, i was so delighted to saw AJ describing the spiderman stickers in his clothes drawers as if reading..saying Black spiderman (sounds like bulack spyman) then Red spiderman (sounds like red spyman)..over and over while pointing at each sticker. When my hubby heard him, we just kept silent momentarily and simply watched AJ repeatedly doing his recital. Funny, really!! What a good night for us!

Journaling:

As soon as i saw you, i knew an adventure was going to happen - Winnie the Pooh

Credits:

Paper ; Elements: Boltfastner, Screwfastner, Tag,

Word Tab Blank– from Fathers Day Blog Freebie Kit by Mandy Mystiques

Wordart by Bethany

Vector Frame from the Vectors Kit by Scrappy smile

Thanks for Stopping by! ;o)

Domino

Thanks Sis Tracy for the tag!


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Tagging Sisses Bachoy, Seraphim, Pretty_sweet, Slickchick, and Gwacie

Spreading Creativity

Thanks to SisTracy for this tag!

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Here's my story:

It was just last year (2007) right after my son's first birthday when i started to do digital scrapbooking. Due to enormous file of digital photos at hand, i really wanted to organize not only my son's photos but all the family pictures, as well. Back then, i used ready layouts and free software and elements from scrapbookflair and shabbyprincess. Now, I'm using PhotoShop Elements 6 and doing my own layouts already. It was because of my fellow digiscrappers from Girltalk that i have found the courage to start my own LO through their shared tips and techniques.

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1. Copy the graphics designed by Cathy and then tell us your story about how you came to start designing. It doesn’t matter if it’s “for your eyes only” or you are designing for somebody.
2. Come back here and leave your link where you posted the story. I will add your blogs to the master list. If you have more than 1 blog you need to post the tag to your other blogs as well.
3. Passed it to people you know who makes beautiful crafts.
4. Make sure that you come back here to get the updated list of bloggers who joined the tag. This is a good way to increase our rankings on Technorati at the same time we get to read great stories.

So let’s start spreading those creativity.
1. Anything and Everything in Between
2. Designs By Vhiel
3. Vhiel’s Corner
4. Can of Thoughts
5. Digital Scrapbooking Creations
6. Me and My World
7. Big Money List
8. Simple Life, Simply Me
9. Digital Life Scraps
10. The Livy Updater
11. Pinay Mommy Online
12. Blessings and Beyond
13. The Artist in Mitch
14. InkBabyStudios
15. Aggie Scraps
16. Simply Me
17. Because Life Is Fun
18. Know Me Better
19. Memoirs of G

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I’m tagging: Sisses Bachoy, Seraphim, Pretty_Sweet, Slickchick

Best Buddy

Lucky me to have participated the Wacom Digital Scrapbooking Contest! Just a little sad i wasn't that prepared to do a nicer LO as entry. But anyway, it was fun doing the "Best Buddy" LO as i never had much time to play with PSE tools and i realized that i really have to practice more to achieve a more presentable and proudly-looking LO ;o) Still, i'm happy i'm done with it.

Just to share, the 'Little Wonder' LO was not accepted as entry due to lack (ignorance, ngek!) on my part, considering that the Superman Image is legally owned by a comic book company and therefore, according to the Wacom Officer if they will post my entry to their website, it would result to a copyright infringement. Good thing i was able to learn that and would certainly stick to my mind in joining future contests/challenge. Also, I would like to thank the Wacom (esp. Mr. Ian Chun) because i thought i won't be able to submit today (deadline) due to system error and they have acted immediately on it when they learned that i'm having trouble submitting my new entry.

Hey, glad to see some GT friends at the entry list, and they really have great LOs! I know one of them are sure winner! Best luck to all of us!

Journaling: Daddy is my best buddy!

Description:
Father and Son were so amazed with the green surroundings of Greenbelt Chapel in Makati City while enjoying their time together.

Credits:
Stamp from Fun with Vectors Kit by Scrappy Smile.
Flower Green and Staple from Melody Kit by Mandy Mystiques.
Ribbon Button from Fresh Start Kit by Scrapkut.
Wordart by FreeDigitalFreebies.

Little Wonder

AJ believes he can fly. He actually is. But then, he always knocks his head or some of his body parts when he’s doing his own kind of flying. For months now, he is so fond of action figures and superheroes thing. He’s acting it out very well and as it happens, he finds us (hubby and me) a good target as villain and we can’t help but be in character when he whooshes in to us. And it’s hard to stay that way, as receiver of his quick punches and kicks and at the same time keeping up with your acting..sometimes, I feel like I’m wonder woman myself…hehehe, naks.. carried away! All for the sake of fun and we always took advantage of the time whenever AJ do his antics and we never get tired of doing it again and again and again.

Credits:
Paper solid navy from Father's day Blog Freebie Kit by Mandy Mystiques
Ribbon button and staple from FRESH START KIT 2008 SCRAPKUT

Tan Button from Sunshine Day Kit by Bonnie of Silver Rocket Scraps
Elegant Wordart by Bethany

The Superman logo and image - Copyright © 2004 – DC Comics. This image is shown above as additional element for digiscrap layout and to only characterize the subject of the layout. No commercial infringement is intended.

Before I forgot, I came across with a call to join for a digiscrapping contest sponsored by Wacom Asia. And before I change my mind, I think I want to participate with this contest with this scrap page as entry. Win or Lose, I’m more than happy just for the thought that I’ve joined such a contest. And it's a first time.

Calling all my dear digiscrapping friends, do visit the site and join in.

Happiness

Finally, I’ve got the chance to use the wonderful Kit created by Sis Lorie M.

The photos in here were taken during AJ’s first admission to a hospital due to some viral infection. Anyway, he was in high spirits and too comfy despite feeling sick. Happiness was all over his face especially that we’re always at his side during those times. AJ was so animated at that time and no wonder, he is our own source of happiness up to this moment.

Credits:
Happiness Mini Kit by LorieM Designs

SIS

A digiscrap page for my sister Migs. Just finished our phone conversation, and as usual “ang gulo naming magusap”, but the reason is the line is choppy and not the usual na hindi kami magkaintindihan, hehe. Sis, this is for you.

Guess, I’m missing more my family back in the province. Hope to see them soon and to do some digiscraps for them too..Meanwhile, happy viewing!

Credits:

Quickpages (designed by sis Tracy) from Mandy Mystiques

Blog Awards

LorieM (a woman of real talents! Do check her site and see for yourself her gorgeous designs!) presented both of these awards to me and

The rules of the award are:

1. The winner can put the logo on her blog.

2. Link the person you received your award from.

3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.

4. Put links of those blogs on yours.

5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls you've nominated

and I am forwarding these awards to:

Tracy

Seraphim

Thea

Gwacie

Pretty Sweet

LorieM – can’t help to give it back to her since I really love her blog!

Pixel Dust – good source of freebies and ideas!

It’s quite a surprise to have received this award and to all my digiscrapping friends, here’s your award and my one way of appreciating you, your shared talents and your blog! Happy digiscrapping!

Super Thanks to LorieM for this award!

Travel to 7 Continents

My second tagged from Tracy!

“Begin Copy”

Rules :

1. Start Copy from “Begin Copy” until “End Copy”.
2. Put your blog’s name and url write in which continent you live, add the country you live in. Example : My Imaginary Travels (Netherlands)
3. Leave your url post in here and I’ll add you to the Master List.
4. Please help spread this tag by tagging your friends as much as you can.
5. Don’t play unfair! If you have more than 1 blog, you can participate all your blogs for this tag. BUT you will have to post this tag to all your blogs as well. So, please. Don’t cheat!
6. Please come back again to copy the update of the master list, often. This process will help new participants to get the same gains as the first participants.

7. Don’t forget to use the banner at your post, you can save as or you can just copy the code in here.

Master List : (updated June 29, 200

A. Asia : 1. Moms… Check Nyo (Philippines) 2. Aeirin’s Collections (Philippines) 3. Jenny and Belle(Philippines) 4. Hailey’s Beats and Bits (Philippines) 5. Appleofmyeyes(Saudi Arabia) 6. Deranged Insanity (Philippines) 7. PROJECT HEAVY TRAFFIC (Singapore) 8. Rooms of My Heart (Indonesia) 9. Blessings and Beyond (Philippines) 10. lancerlord (Singapore) 11. allinkorea (Korea) 12. kimchiland (Korea) 13. korean food (Korea) 14. idealpinkrose (Korea) 15. Pinay Mommy Online (Philippines) 16. Momhood Moments (Philippines) 17. Business Mars (Philippines) 18. Maiylah’s Snippets (Philippines) 19. Picture Clusters (Philippines) 20. My Wanderings (Philippines) 21. Hit-or-Miss (Philippines) 22. Life Quest (Philippines) 23. FunFierceFabulous (Phils) 24. and Life Goes On for… (Philippines) 25. Moments of Colours (Philippines) 26. Making sense… (somehow) (Philippines) 27. Day To Day (Philippines) 28. My Happy Place 29. Me and Mine (Japan) 30. Little Peanut (Japan) 31. Creative In Me (Japan) 32. Pea in a Pod (Japan) 33. A Slice of Life (Phils) 34. Jenny Said So (Phils) 35. Live it Up… (Philippines) 36. A Sweet Taste Of Life (Philippines) 37. Through The Rain (Philippines) 38. Sugarmagnolias (Japan) 39. ParentZine育兒好好玩 (Singapore) 40. We are Family (PH) 41. Reference Notes (Hong Kong) 42. The Sweet Life 43. A Great Pleasure (Malaysia) 44. Lalaine’s World ( Thailand) 45. Proud Mommy (Philippines) 46. Petty Ramblings of a Petty Queen(Malaysia) 47. The Real Deal (Malaysia) 48. My Sweet Escape (Malaysia) 49. Mommy Earns Money Online (Philippines) 50. Pexlinks Triple Love (Philippines) 51. OnlineBiz and Resources (Philippines) 52. LadyJava’s Lounge (Malaysia) 53. LadyJava Life’s Pages (Malaysia) 54. Being Woman (Malaysia), 55. Cat Tales (Malaysia) 56. Make Money Online (Malaysia) 57. LadyJava’s Food Paradise (Malaysia) 58. Lourdes’ Mia (Philippines) 59. Miss Write (Philippines) 60. Me, Myself+2 (Phils) 61. Moments of My Life 62. My Deepest & Honest Thoughts (Malaysia) 63. Crissy’s Haven 64. Strangely Out of Place (Philippines) 65. Frozen Moments (India) 66. NER: Never Ending Resolve (Philippines) 67. Mindjuice in Full Throttle 68. Straight from the Heart 69. Creative Thoughts (Philippines) 70. Emila’s Illustrated Blog 71. WilStop (Philippines), 72. Alanzain-home decor world (Malaysia) 73. Let’s talk-everything in one space (Malaysia) 74. Tiklaton (Pilipinas) 75. Digiscraptology (Philippines) 76. A Life in Bloom (Philippines) 77. Because Life is a Blessing (Philippines) 78. Day to Day Miracles 79. Budget Traveler 80. The Success (Indonesia) 81. Lets Travel Philippines (Philippines) 82. enlaceré. tordu. (Singapore) 83.Blessings in Life (Philippines) 84. Tere’s World (Philippines) 85. Journey in Life (Philippines) 86. Thoughts and Beyond (Philippines) 87. Geng’s Journal (Philippines) 88. e-Shopping (India) 89. Tippy-Tips 90. Life and Me (Singapore) 91. Xploring Asia ( Singapore) 92. Baboyita (Philippines) 93. A Place Of Being (Philippines) 94. Know Me Better (Philippines) 95. Memoirs of G (Philippines) 95. G Corner (Philippines)

B. Australia : 1. Reflexes (Australia) 2. Emcee 3. Outback-Pinay 4. Collect and Connect (Australia) 5. Stand My Ground (Australia) 6. your turn

C. Afrika : 1. Doudy Sketche Watercolor Paintings 2. Optimizing for Search Engines 3. Painting Artworks 4. your turn

D. North Amerika : 1. Simple Life, Simply Me (USA) 2. Pinaymama’s Diary (USA) 3. 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires (United States) 4.Traipsey Turvey (USA) 5. Dabawenyako (USA) 6. Icelog (USA) 6. The Misadventures of an Ordinary Housewife (USA) 7. It Is Nap Time (US) 8.A Mother’s Journal (USA) 9. Journey And Journal [USA] 10. Life is good and beautiful (USA) 11. Tasteful Voyage (USA) 12. Jenny’s Wandering Thoughts (USA) 13. Mom Knows Everything (Canada) 14. Filipino love stories (USA) 15. A Mom’s Note (USA) 16. Life with the Two Crazy Dogs 17. BLOGSILOG (USA) 18. Juliana’s World ( New York, USA) 19. My Daily Discourse (USA) 20. My Point Of View 21. My Blog Entry (USA) 22. This Side of Eternity (MI, USA) 23. The Paper Vision (USA) 24.Beyond Being A Mom(USA) 25.My So called life(USA) 26. Blogging By Sandee (USA) 27. Comedy Plus (USA) 28. your turn

E. South Amerika : 1. your turn

F. Europe : 1. My Imaginary Travels (Netherlands) 2. Juliana’s Site (Netherlands) 3. Picturing of Life (Netherlands) 4. SuperMae (Portugal) 5. The Callalily Space (The Netherlands) 6. Portia (UK) 7. Daily Grind (Germany) 8. Amel’s Realm (Finland) 9. Mummy Diaries (England) 10. Mirage as Usual (Austria) 11. your turn

G. Antarctica : 1. your turn

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Tagging:Thea, Seraphim, pretty_sweet, momai, marie, and richelle

Random Qs

I’m tagged for the first time! Thanks Sis Tracy!

The rules are simple. At the end of the post, the player tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

1. What was I doing 10 years ago?
I’m working at the province and at the same time starting my post-graduate studies.

2. What are the 5 things on my to-do list today?

• Breastfeed AJ
• Update Blog
• Talk with hubby on the days’ outcome
• Clean Room
• Digiscrap

3. Snacks I enjoy
Cheese (in Pandesal), Chocolates, Chippy

4. Place where I lived
San Andres Bukid, Sta. Ana, Manila

5. Things I’d do if I were a billionaire
Charity and other social activities; Business for my family. Local and Foreign Travels/Vacations; First Class School/Education for my son; House and Lot/Business Gift for my Mother, siblings, In-laws and other relatives.

6. People I want to know more are

I’m tagging Thea, Seraphim, pretty_sweet, momai, richelle, marie

Jollibee Time

We attended Jigs' 1st birthday party at Jollibee Ortigas Roosevelt last 12 July 2008 and AJ has fully enjoyed the dance number of Jollibee mascot. Here's the video:

My Hubby's New Girl

Yeah, you read it right! My hubby’s got his new girl by the name of CHERY, the girl from China. She is so cute, looks comfy, good looking, so cheery with a ready smiling face and quite striking as she really attracts other men when she’s out on the runway.

Hey, it’s the smiling car--QQ3 1.1 Sedan, Nasdaq Silver from Chery Iseway Motors. ;o) LOL! Hubby just got the Cheery Chery last Friday, 11 July 2008.

Though nearly everyone have so much angst among Chinese cars due to its reliability and resilience, for us we find it practical to have this car for several simple reasons. One, we will no longer endure the long queue for cabs whenever we go out/short travel or we shop for our weekly food stuffs/personal effects/grocery, plus we have our super playful toddler; second, its brand new (with 5-years warranty) and cheap (compared to other sub-/compact cars) and our budget can afford ONLY this kind of car; third, fuel efficient especially for city driving; and fourth, his X (short for his Honda XRM motorcycle) could only ferry me and hubby minus AJ to-and-fro our destinations. Well, we’re just happy to finally have her than none at all, and it’s our first!

Hard to skip these photos of Hubby, Son and Chery to scrap!

Journaling: My CHERY Amour…pretty little one that I adore…

Date: 07.12.08

Credits:

Tag from Sideways Part 1 Kit by Sweet Digi Scraps

Film Strip from Welcome Kit by Digital Scrapbook Place

Blank Word Tab and Staple from Father’s Day Blog Freebie Kit by Mandy Mystiques

To Migs

My sister Migs is a walking green person, meaning, she's so much adores anything and everything, that is, in green color. She requested me to do a music notebook of sort and as expected everything i used were green and here's the photo:
Materials: Acrylic Stamp for the musical notes, Cardstocks for front and back covers, Colored Paper for Pages, Double-coil ring and Binder.

;o)

Our Little Miracle

Just want to share with everyone the AVP i've made--AJ's arrival day. Now that he's turning two this August, i want to cherish every moment of that day--the memories of him being little, soft and cuddly and the wonder of it all.

Check this out:

Cartoon Art

I’ve been meaning to take on some readings on how to create a cartoon art in Photoshop ‘cause I find it cute to see hubby, son and me in a cartoon-like picture just like in a newspaper comic strip. It was fortunate for me to bump into a tutorial from the net on how to do it. However, while I’m on it already, the finished artwork did not match the final output in the tutorial. Hmmm, with so much thoughts and analyzing, I still can’t figure it out how and why? Still, here’s the piece of artwork I’ve made.

Picture was taken during the summer vacation at White Capes Beach Resort in Nasugbu, Batangas last 19 April 2008.

Software Used: Photoshop Elements 6

Credits:

Paper by Angie’s Kit "Le printemps

Mica Girl

I've downloaded a wonderful kit: "Peachy Keen" from Mandy Mystiques. I am so glad she's giving it for free and according to her, it will only be temporary...so grab it now while it's still free. You can download it from her website, just click the image.
and upon seeing the "Peachy Keen" Kit, I was inspired to do this scrap page for my niece--Mica. I gave her a gift of two dolls for her birthday as these are her birthday wish for her doll collections. Can't forget the BIG smile when i handed it to her.

To Jigs

My inaanak, Jigs, will be having his first birthday this coming July and for my kumare/kumpare, i will give her a selection to choose from for his Thank You Card with Justice League as the birthday theme.

Our best birthday wishes to Jigs!

Baby Fonzy's Baptismal Invite

I have the chance to do a baptismal invite and giveaway's thank you tags for my brand new nephew. It was fun doing it. I just hope i'll improve my skills next time i'll have the opportunity ;o)

Gifts to Friends

Last month, i gave my two friends gifts for their birthday. I did it myself - a journal/notebook and a baby pages. and here's to show another gift idea:
Materials/Tools Used: Double Ring Coil and Carl Tozicle Binding Machine, Buttons, Blue-striped ribbon, Blue square brads, Carl Embosser star-shaped, Carl Corner Punch, Blue Cardstock for the covers, Acetate

Materials/Tools Used: Double Ring Coil and Carl Tozicle Binding Machine, Blue square brads, Carl Embosser star-shaped, Carl Border Punch, Striped cardstock, Onion Skin, Acetates, Printed pages (baby image from Photoshop)

Have Fun!

AJ's 1st Bday Album

Sharing AJ's 1st Bday album!














Credits: To follow