Memoirs of G

mybdayceleb 2011

2011-10-14T01:49:00.000-07:00

new LOs:

Credits:

QP and WA by LorieM Designs

My Cassava Suman

2011-06-14T18:33:00.000-07:00

Last Holy week, we were able to visit my sister's family. And it was always that my brother-in-law send us some stuff for our way back home like plants, fruits, etc. but this time he gave me some cassava and tips on how her mother make a "suman". So i think it's so simple and that kept me interested and then ask for banana leaves from his mini farm in case i've got sometime to do it. It's my hubby's favorite and that was my motivation. That was Saturday. and on Sunday, Easter Sunday, i've got my mojo to do it and here's how my version came about:

Ingredients:
3 pcs medium sized cassava = 2 cups grated cassava (balinghoy or kamoteng kahoy)
3/4 cup brown sugar
banana leaves (bond size; to soften, heat both sides to open flame)

Procedure:
Mix all ingredients
Roll 3 tbsp of mixture and wrap in banana leaf
Steam for 30 to 45 minutes.

Yield:
10 pcs cassava suman

And voila...Nice experience. Simple. Yummy.
Hubs enjoyed it and finished all of them! =)

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-07T09:00:00.000-07:00

To all mommies out there, especially to my Inay, siblings, colleagues, fellow GTs, N@Wies, digiscrappers...

Credits:

Floral Paper, Flower doodle from Toodleyblue Page Kit by Tina Chambers.

A Great Mom

2011-05-07T08:48:00.001-07:00

I am very grateful to have and known my MIL as she is so patient and really took good care of our son whenever we need her. We are forever thankful for her gift of love!

and here's a Mother's day LO for my wonderful MIL:

Journaling:

Dear Nanay, Happy Mother's Day. Thank you for your love, care and understanding. May God continue to bless you with good health today and always! We love you so much. Love, Albert, Angie & AJ

Credits:

QP from Fab Fabrics Kit by Biebels Scraps

Elements from Kit Le Printemps..by Angie

WA by GBrosas

The Best Mom

2011-05-04T11:25:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies in the world (in advance)!

And here's the best mom on earth...

Journaling:

My everdearest maderacks, Iloveyou and that remains forever no matter what happens. I want you to know that i am always here for you and you will always stay close to my heart. You're the best INAY in the world! Thank you for the love and care, friendship, wisdom, everything you shared to me. Take care always! God bless!--Love, G

Credits:

QP by LorieM Designs

Wordart by G

WordArt Freebie: Mom, It's Your Day!

2011-05-04T10:18:00.001-07:00

Happy Mom's Day! Have fun and enjoy this freebie!

Download Here

Enjoy this freebie!

with lots of xoxo,

i ♥ u just the way you are...

2011-05-04T08:35:00.000-07:00

I love Bruno Mars...and borrowed his lines for this LO..

*wink*

xoxo

QP Freebie: Just the way you are

2011-02-12T10:49:00.000-08:00

Well, I'm inspired...and would like to share this QP with love... ♥ ♥ ♥

Download Here

xoxo,

Perfect Match

2011-02-12T08:52:00.000-08:00

Love is in the air...

Credits:

QP from In My Heart Freebie by LorieM.

WA from Valentine's Day Wordart Kit.

Happy Heart's Day to everyone!=)

Corny

2011-02-12T06:23:00.000-08:00

AJ's food trip one time when we visited Cartimar..

Credits:

Frames from Skip ABC Kit of Digitreats by Harley Girl

Choochoo Time

2011-02-10T09:28:00.000-08:00

Another moment of 100% fun...

Journaling:

Choochoo Time. It was a moment of fun. Finding time to give some love for choochoo. Every moment is real joy. 2.05.2011

Credits:

Pink Paper by Purplecolourz

Gray Paper by Viviane

Freebie: Lots of Love Wordart

2011-02-10T07:40:00.000-08:00

It's good to be back..and i have a freebie timing for the heart's month celebration...grab it now..

Download Here

A Perfect Day

2011-02-09T02:15:00.001-08:00

What a perfect day....

Credits:
Wordart from A Perfect Day Kit by Lorie M Designs
Rust Canvas Paper from Be Jolly Page Kit by Eula

xoxo

i ♥ u

2011-02-09T01:23:00.000-08:00

I ♥ u my hubs and son!

Journaling:

i love you hubs and son! watching you together in this particular moment makes me mushy all over especially when both of your eyes are on me =) ---> mom's the camera girl all the time ;o)

Credits:

QP from Life Oh Life Kit by Cardamome

WA from Feb09freebie by Jennifer

Thanks everyone for dropping by!

AJ's 4th Bday Invite

2010-08-29T05:57:00.001-07:00

Sharing AJ's invite for his 4th birthday --Hero Up theme...

Credits:

Rubiks Photo Cube by Grace

Paper from Boy O Boy Freebie by Butters

Overlay from Art Overlay Collections 1 by LorieM Designs

Batman photo and logo from cartoon network

My Boys

2010-08-03T07:43:00.000-07:00

Caught my boys in several nice shots! Love you both!

Credits:

QP Freebie from Snip N Snails Kit by Courtney's Digi-Scrappin

There's no place like Kindergarten

2010-07-18T09:04:00.000-07:00

Talent show for AJ and his classmates at Smart Kids Prairie Land Learning Center...

Credits:

Elements and Paper from "Campin Critters Minikit" by crazy-4-monograms

Wordart by TLC Creations

Nursery

2010-07-03T09:59:00.000-07:00

01.21.2010 - Before we went to work that day, hubby and I dropped AJ to his school and while waiting for his other classmates to come, i took some photos of them for souvenir and happened to see also the seatworks of AJ posted on the wall...can't help but took some pic too =)

Credits:

Back to School Kit by Pinkpeacock designs

Gift to Newly Weds

2010-06-29T03:20:00.000-07:00

To my wonderful colleagues and friends:
Here's the actual gift, i just hope they like it!

Credits: (to follow)

Papers

Wordarts

Overlay

Flower elements

Thanks for Looking!

Someone Today

2010-06-25T02:42:00.000-07:00

For several times in a day that i would ponder on my little AJ. Thoughts on what he will become someday. Scared right now as i would like him to stay as a kid for as long as i want and cherished every playful and (even our) quiet moments together. But that's impossible, i know. Most important is i have him now and i love him everyday.

What are you thinking my dear son? --->

Journaling:

We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today - Stacia Tauscher

Credits:

Light blue Paper from 'Boy Oh Boy Freebie' by Butters

Alpha and deco border from 'Kids at Play Kit' by LorieM Designs

Ball from 'Backyand Playground Kit' by Munchkin Scraps

Have a nice day to everyone!

Happiness is...

2010-06-24T11:26:00.000-07:00

....just like this --->

Journaling:
Happiness is simply being in Love.
Mahal, these moments of simply being together are most precious and my source of pure joy and everlasting love for you...thanks for staying inlove with me and always being by my side come hell or high water...Still, G
05.09.2010 Lipa City Community Park

Credits:
Blue Paper from "Add on Simply Blue" by Choubinette Design
"Happiness is" wordart from February Freebie Wordart by Sweet Shoppe Designs
Love wordart from Valentine Wordart Freebie by GBrosas Designs

TFL my friends! Live, Laugh, Love!

Blogheader #3

2010-06-23T22:40:00.000-07:00

My new blogheader!

Credits:

Colors inspired by The Color Room Pallete #6

Glitter overlay by Megan Farrow (Flergs)
Font used is Blackadder ITC

On Daddy's Day

2010-06-20T22:08:00.000-07:00

I will never ever forget this occassion as this also the birthday of my blog 2years ago!

I've got no LO for daddy Albert today but let me just share to you the gift me and my son prepared for him for this day--a hybrid neck tie card and '101 reasons why we love you' booklet. Of course the idea came from internet hehehe but still i have fun doing it.

Hubby was so happy with it most especially when he saw AJ's handwriting on it!

Illustrations: Father and Son's moments together

Credits:

Tape, screwfastener and staples from the fathers day blog freebie kit by Mandy Mystiques Design

Bubbles and Drawings are my own illustrations thru word paint (my first time eh, not pretty hehe)

TFL!

scooter boi

2010-05-20T02:53:00.000-07:00

AJ enjoyed his scooting time, it was fun seeing him play and do some tricks.

AJ's first recognition day

2010-04-28T22:53:00.000-07:00

Hubby and I were too glad to have attended AJ's first recognition day as nursery last March 20, 2010 at Smart Kids Prairie Land Learning Center. He was very enthusiastic and active during that day. We were just glad that everything's went well throughout the ceremony.

Cheery on Cherry trees

2010-03-28T23:06:00.000-07:00

Lucky me again to have set my foot to a foreign land. Though it was purely work, i was able to grab a few hours before we left to visit some good places and one of these is a nice view of the cherry trees at the Osaka Castle in Japan. I happen to love trees in all its state and form, that's why i really appreciated to see them even before the blossoms.

Here's to show how happy i am =)

I'm glad to be back to dgscrapping once again.

Have fun viewing!

I Love How You Love Me

2010-02-08T10:12:00.000-08:00

My Valentine LO!

Credits:

Wordart by GBrosas from Heart's Expression WordartFreebie

Frame by GBrosas from Shapes of Love Frame Freebie

Freebie: Shapes of Love Frame

2010-01-31T07:28:00.001-08:00

Love month is coming and i want to share this element freebie..Enjoy it!

Download Here

Happy Scrapping to all!

AJ & Jollibee Groovin'

2009-12-29T19:21:00.000-08:00

AJ wasn't able to control himself and took the chance to groove with Jollibee. He was behave (*wink*) and tried to stay at one corner dancing his somewhat 'superheroes' moves (again and again) during the Kid's Christmas Party at our Office last 12.21.2009.

Have fun watching!

Kid's Party Name Tags

2009-12-29T18:39:00.000-08:00

I had the idea to have these name tags when its time to throw the VCDs damaged by Typhoon Ondoy =). Thanks to Sis Ails for the inspiration on this one. Since that would be on the next day, i immediately grab and finished the works that night. Happily done and nice to see the kids wearing those!

Credits:

Chrismas Balls, Snowman, Christmas Tree from "Another Xmas" digitalement scrap by angelique

Hope everyone had a Merry and Bright Christmas!

Altered CD Album from Ails

2009-11-19T17:16:00.000-08:00

It was really thoughtful of my friend, Ails, to give me this CD album as a birthday gift. Love this so much as i have not seen some photos here (polaroid type) and she's so creative to use CD as the album pages, appreciate it so much ;o)

Have a nice day to all and Happy DGscrapping!

Lives Forever Changed.

2009-10-08T02:50:00.000-07:00

A Birthday present to a wonderful boss! Happy Birthday and more bdays to come!

Journaling: Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Others stay for a while leaving footprints on our hearts and we are forever changed.

Credits: QP by Ma Petite Ballerine ; Wordart by Bethany of Elegant Wordart.

Actual Gift:

Be One

2009-10-08T01:47:00.000-07:00

This fine young crafty woman celebrated her birthday last August 11, and she had already, at this moment, my belated birthday present! She really appreciated it upon handing it to her, thanks thanks for the appreciation and for being a 'butingting'-close-friend nowadays =) and beyond. She has recently created a blog for her crafts, you may want to visit - CutifyMyWorld! =) And enjoy her cute world of papercrafts, designs, artworks, etc.

Journaling: The Only way to have a Friend is to be one by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Credits: QP by Marta M Designs; Wordart by Tina Chambers

Here's the actual gift:

Techniques: Frame used is a CD Case. Used Crop-a-dile tool to put a hole on both sides of the frame to hold the ribbons as design and the craft paper as cover at the front side of the CD. To finish the project, put an acetate as the final front layer to cover the picture.

Tools: Crop-a-dile

Happy viewing to all!

Happy Family

2009-09-30T08:35:00.000-07:00

These are all for my friend, Nini:

Credits:

Green paper by LorieM Designs from ArtOverlays Kit

Designed Paper by Kawouette

Cluster frame from Jenniscluster Kit by Kimb's Designs

Wordart by (to follow)

Eric and Anna

2009-08-27T02:13:00.000-07:00

For my darling sister:

Credits:

Glittered Heart, Band with Heart from AlwaysForever Kit by Tempus Fugit
Doves (Unknown)
Paper, Rectangle Frame, Circled Frame from Pink Dream Kit by Evercila

AJ's 3rd Bday Invite

2009-08-27T02:12:00.000-07:00

Credits:

Spiderman QP by scrapin granny

Superman, Flash, Batman images by Google

Alex' Thank You Card

2009-07-31T03:27:00.000-07:00

Credits:

Frame Glass from Angel Kit by Lily Designs
Hanging Clip by Pink Peacock Designs
Ribbon from Simply Blue Kit by Choubinette
(Other elements to follow)

1st Bday Invite

2009-07-31T03:19:00.000-07:00

Credits:

Scalloped Velumn Frame by Carrie Stephens
Bday hat, Bday present, Balloons, Bday swirl from Birthday Doodles Kit by Ida
Alpha and Wordstrip from Happy Go Lucky Kit by Shabby Princess
Journal Note from Garden Party Kit by Sentimental Style

Breezy Boracay

2009-07-31T01:38:00.000-07:00

Credits:
Worn deep ocean paper, Glass dots and Scalloped velumn frame from Spontaneous Delights Kit by Carrie Stephens

Gift to Daddy's Day

2009-06-30T21:44:00.000-07:00

To Daddy on his day:

Tag:

(To Follow pic of actual gift)

Credits:
Quickpage from Father's Day Blog Train by

Neck Ties from Father's Day Blog Train by Piccolina Designs

Frame and Paper from Kit Daddy & Me by Moune

WordArt from Wordart Freebie: IloveyouDaddy by GBrosas

June Celebrants

2009-06-30T21:40:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Migs!

09 June 2009

Credits:

Kit Green Day by Chelsant

WordArt Freebie: I Love You Daddy

2009-06-19T23:04:00.000-07:00

Sharing some wordart i used on my Father's Day LO. Happy Father's Day to all Daddies out there!

Download Here

Happy Scrapping to all, Enjoy!

Father's Day LayOut

2009-06-16T23:00:00.000-07:00

For a Friend:

Credits:

Brown Frame and Green Ribbon from Sideways Part 1 Kit by Liz of Sweet Digi Scraps

Staple, Frame Cardboard and Paper from Fathers Day Blog Freebie Kit by Mandy Mystiques

Mesh Strip from Spontaneous Delights Kit by Carrie Stephens

Thank You Card - HighSchoolMusical Theme

2009-06-08T21:49:00.001-07:00

A Thank You card LO gift for Tami on her 7th Birthday with theme - High School Musical.

Credits: (To Follow)

Thanks to our Friends and Relatives

2009-06-08T21:38:00.001-07:00

Thank You! "It is impossible to feel grateful and depressed in the same moment." - Naomi Williams

(+Brother-in-Law)
Credits: (To Follow)

Smiling Back At Me

2009-05-24T20:13:00.000-07:00

Credits:
Doodle Frame by Ellie Lash
White and Brown Frame by Lily Designs from Angel Elements Kit

Singing Hearthrob

2009-04-01T21:24:00.000-07:00

Journaling:

AJ jumps on the stage, upon seeing it outside of the Hotel we're vacationing. He enthusiastically sang two of his latest favorite songs "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz and "Closer You and I" by Spongecola. His memory of the lyrics is amazing. It was a delightful moment to watch him act and sing at the same time, mimicking the stars in a toothpaste tv commercial. He was not the shy type that he kept on singing even when there are some onlookers.

Days Hotel, Tagaytay City
03.07.2009

Credits:
Frame with buttons from Cherry Blossom Freebie Kit of Simply Sweet Designs
Textured Papers from 2008 Made in the Shade - A Shutterfly Exclusive
by Dianne Rigdon.
Fonts: Consolas and Desyrel

Bday Invitation

2009-03-22T07:24:00.001-07:00

Another gift to my sister for his son's first bday:
Credits:
Barney Characters by Mandy Gee of MeeGee Designs
Alpha - Island of Misfits Toys and Gel Dots by Marie
Bday Hat and Cake by Ida of Catscrap
Candle from Party Time Mini Kit of Lisa Sesneros - Little Dreamer Designs

Treasured Award

2009-03-03T02:27:00.000-08:00

Thanks Sis Sheila for this award!

The Irish Blessings’ Friendship Proverb

May there always be work for your hands to do,

may your purse always hold a coin or two.

May the sun always shine on your window pane,

may a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.

May the hand of a friend always be near you,

may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

Passing this to my online friends who never fails to visit my blog: Tracy, EJ, Ibyang, Junelle and Bena.

Have a nice day to all! ;)

My Sweet Valentine

2009-02-02T21:17:00.001-08:00

Of course, who else would be my sweet valentine??? It’s my darling AJ (uhm, daddy on the side)!! LOL!

I used the “My Sweet Valentine” Wordart from my Valentine Freebie: Heart’s Expression. (Naks!)

Happy Love Month!

TFL!

Freebie: Valentine WordArt

2009-01-28T16:34:00.000-08:00

Good day!

This is my very first time to do a WordArt and i want to share it to everyone especially to those who frequent my blog, i really appreciate and treasure your comments and would love to hear your constructive criticism or comments about my artwork if ever you're going to use it. ;o)

Download Here

I would love to see your LOs using these wordarts, do post or share the links here, pls! :)

Hope you enjoyed it, happy scrapping!

Fine Jewelry Making

2009-01-27T22:40:00.000-08:00

Happy 2009 to everyone!

2008 has been a good year to me. It was the year i started this blog and at the same time joined the World of Digiscrapping. I have made new friends and gaining more as time passes on, thanks to Blogger and all the Digiscrappers ;).

Been hibernating for a couple of weeks now and I think that’s enough for me to get energize to start blogging again. Well, im really back and i would like to document the things that kept me busy while im away particularly the trainings ive attended under our HR programs:

- Social Artistry, 1 day class, at the Ayala Museum, facilitated by Filipinas Heritage

- enrolled to a basic driving lessons (5days) under our HR Training, conducted by SMART Driving School.

- New Age Writing, 3days

- since i've already taken the basic and advance beadworks, i have this time attended a Fine Jewelry Making under our HR Training at CITC, Marikina. The finished product is a silver woven bracelet. To share the steps on how to, here's another LO:

(1 - Materials: Silver and Alloy; 2 - Alloying; 3 and 4 - Melting; 5 - Solid Silver; 6 - Flattening; 7 - Heating; 8 - Apply water; 9,10 & 11 - Stretching; 12 - Tools for the bracelet; 13, 14 & 15 - Weaving; 16 - bracelet; 17 - final product with support)

Credits: Paper and Numbers from Chelsant Kit Green Day Kit

TFL! ;)

2009 Planner Gift

2009-01-27T22:33:00.000-08:00

Just to share the 2009 Planners i have made as bday gift to my brother for his office colleagues last Christmas:

Credits: (To Follow)

TFL ;o)

I Love Santa

2008-12-14T23:04:00.001-08:00

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

2008-12-14T22:13:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-14T21:23:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-14T19:18:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-06T07:05:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-06T06:43:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-02T22:53:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-18T17:33:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-10T17:19:00.000-08:00

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=)

Start copying here:

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

2008-10-27T19:31:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-18T01:04:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-09T12:27:00.001-07:00

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

2008-09-25T21:48:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-25T20:45:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-22T01:26:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-21T07:55:00.001-07:00

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

2008-09-19T06:08:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-13T23:27:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-04T18:18:00.001-07:00

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..

2008-09-02T22:13:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-02T22:06:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-02T21:53:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-12T19:55:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-11T21:15:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-11T20:17:00.000-07:00

Thanks Sis Tracy for the tag!

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Rule:
Copy the entire list and add your name at the bottom. And tag at least 5 friends. (But you can tag as many as you like).

Note: Please link the blog where you posted the tag. We appreciate you linking all your blogs but make sure you post the tag in the blogs too.
Mommy Talks Aggie Shoots. Aggie Scraps All Kinds of Me Stuff The Salad Caper Winding Creek Circle Anorexic Queen Apple of Yan Ple YanPle Howell and Abie My Planet Purple WomenXplore Princess Bela My Happy Place I am Dzoi Cliktrik Spin 180 Wisdom City Life’s Simple Pleasures Coffee Table Conversations 100% Kelly My Colorful World Ramdom Thoughts Scribbles of My Life In This Game of Life The Shopaholic in Me Mommyhood and Me My Charmed Life My Joys Sassy Finds Celebrating Life Life is Peachy Belly, Baby and Beyond {BloggerHappy} {BerryScrappy} A Handful of Surprises My Paper Scraps Digitally Diane Somewhere Over the Rainbow Know Me Better Memoirs of G YOUR BLOG HERE!

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

Spreading Creativity

2008-08-08T00:28:00.000-07:00

Thanks to SisTracy for this tag!

{start copying here}

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.

{ created by Cathy, please don’t delete the graphics or alter it }

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

2008-07-31T02:49:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-29T01:54:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-29T01:30:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-28T19:59:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-21T03:04:00.001-07:00

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:

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

2008-07-19T05:08:00.000-07:00

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

~End Copy Here~

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

Random Qs

2008-07-19T04:59:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-14T19:18:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-14T16:08:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-09T03:37:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-03T19:32:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-29T23:34:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-23T19:58:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-19T14:10:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-19T12:06:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-19T10:53:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-18T19:34:00.000-07:00

Sharing AJ's 1st Bday album!

Credits: To follow

Happy Father's Day

2008-06-15T19:34:00.000-07:00

Just want to share the mini-album i made for my hubby as gift for Father's Day and the price of my labor--He was so happy about it that he kissed me tenderly. LOL! Have fun viewing my art..

Here's the mini-album:

Credits: Shabby Princess Promise Kit, Shabby Princess Festival Kit, Mandy Mystiques Summer Garden 1-4 Kit, Alpha used from Freedigitalscrapbook.com and Angie Kit Leprintemps.

Materials/machine/tools used: Blue plaid cardstock for the cover, blue-striped ribbon for the coil, plastic for each page, black double-coil wire 13mm, hp photo paper, acrylic stamp, colorbox blue ink, epson cx5500 printer, double-coil ring binder

and here are the pages:

My own pageheader

2008-06-09T20:12:00.000-07:00

I can’t sleep last night after breastfeeding time and it gets me to the idea of creating my own blogpage header using digiscrap items which I have got from the freebies collection of various sites such as shabby princess, mandy mystiques and Angie Le Printemps Kit--Thanks to them! I immediately uploaded it this morning. Hubby says it's nice and kissed me after seeing the output :) yey!

My first Digiscrap Layout

2008-06-06T00:49:00.000-07:00

I’m totally inspired by my newfound online friends at Girt Talk to do this layout. I’m thankful to know them ‘cause they are too helpful and generous/giving bunch: Sis Lovingsue, Baby_az, Gwacie, Lima, etc. They’ve directed me to several precious LINKS of freebies and tutorials for digiscrapping and I love it so much. Not to mention that this bunch have quite an awesome designs and layouts too. So, as I promise them, I have to start doing the first LO ;o) I’ve been planning to do a minialbum/photobook (naks, too ambitious!!) of hubby and AJ as my gift for Father’s Day on June 15 and this is just one of the few pages I’m planning to do, hopefully, I’ll be able to finish it on time. I'm also grateful to the egroups that I’ve joined in like Scrapbook-Exchange and Pinoy Scrapbookers, wherein you can find talented moms who are into scrapbooking--their layouts, designs and projects are really wow and so inspiring too.

Here's my Layout:

Title: #1 Daddy
Journal: Anyone can be a father, it takes someone special to be a DAD!

Materials Used:
Paper, Buttons and other Embellishment from PSE6 Gallery, 'Just for Fun' Alpha from http://www.freedigitalscrapbook.com/; Swirlie Frame, Button-Grass and Number from ShabbyPrincess Festival Kit.

Process:
I used the PSE6 for the photoextraction and the scrapbook page.