Christmas Greeting from Erwin and Joy Lim

Joy says, KAYA December 25.. this was the time I sat down on my working table to do my Christmas card for kaya. It took me a lot of time to finish one card but I was very happy with what I had accomplish. Quite inspired that day and i made one more card again. Special thanks to Valerie for the sketch, idol Cabbie & Nita for the tips, Cristina for buying the bling at tutuban, Deedee for printing my transparency and Au for printing our Santa's photo. Journaling: Card 1: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year! Card 2: We Still Believe... Materials Used: Card 1: Chatter Box mini powder puffs, Chatter Box lollipop plaid, Brown CS, Colorbox Gold and Copper, Laser Transparency, Imaginisce More Than Mistletoe Holiday Rub Ons Warm Memories - Golden Tinsel, Prima Flowers-Got Daisies, Simply Joy Flowers, Blings. Card 2: HOTP Stripes, Checks and Dots, Craft Express 3D Stickers, Yellow Gold CS, Colorbox Gold, Imaginisce More Than Mistletoe Holiday Rub Ons Warm Memories - Golden Tinsel, Laser Transparency, Ribbons, AAS Gift Embellishment, Bling Technique Used: Layering, Inking Font Used: Porcelain

Sylvanian Collection-Baby Series

Week of December 14 - 20,2007.
Quickpages from Angela Sharrow Stained Glass


Credits: Friday Freebie Angela Sharrow Stained Glass, Bragging Rights Addon-BG Brown Polka Dot Yellow swhetsel, Blue Design
Fonts: McBooHmk

Digital Layout for James

My dear friend James ask me to do a layout for his special friend. I was surprised with the way he approaches me. I never imagined that he will "kulit me everyday if finish na? As in everyday!! Oh my!! His friend of mine is so slow talaga.. as in super... but these time he is FLASH!!

Imagine, I was able to finish 3 layouts in less than 1 hour. Well I guess I'm also inspired with him. James, we are happy for you. Hope to meet her soon.

Christmas Night With FTC Friends

Our gathering with Ramon and Alvin started last year at Kimono Ken The Block. I was the one who ask them to had a Christmas get to together. I enjoy being with them. They bring us so much enjoy that I can really treasure a lifetime. These two guys are my precious friends. Truly a friend in need.
This year, Ramon invited our dear Kumpareng Norson and Kumareng I-chun to join us. Dine at Five Cows, Trinoma. The food was delicious. Steaks were so juicy. Never mind the diet and
weight, can't resist the yummy dessert they had. We still had so much fun specially with Tan-Tan(norson's son) was their to cheer us with his funny faces. Tan was the open who open our respective gifts to them. Ahem! They all got surprised with their personalize clocks. Can't explain their individual reaction.
I hate saying goodbye everytime we had a gathering. Too many stories to tell and one single night is not enough for us. I hope that we can still have our casual dinner even it's ordinary day. Thank you for the company and for giving us the stuffed cow.

A Night At MV Doulos

MV Doulos docks at South Harbor


The world’s largest floating bookshop MV Doulos docked last November 30, 2007 at the Gate 1, South Harbor, Manila Pier 13 for public viewing and sale of quality books from November 30–December 23, 2007.
It carries more than 500,000 books that are on sale at a very affordable prices. Over 6,000 titles cover a wide range of subjects such as science, education, cookery, technology, dictionaries, sports and children’s books, spiritual and some audio CDs.
The entrance fee is very affordable, only 10 pesos per head.

Last December 11 Nita called me and invited me to join them with Cabbie at MV Doulos. Nita was supposed to be the one who will bring the car but it's color coding, so offer my services to them. Glad to be at help. We took the opportunity to visit the ship since it will stayed up to Dec 23. I personally got curious with the type of books that the ship sells. I had no intention to buy, I just want to be look around but sadly we all had a BAGS of books. Good to know they accepts credit cards. Here's the book that I purchased plus the precious moments bible which I forgot to include it in the picture. The Bible was so cheap only 400 pesos and my total damage is just 1400 for all of these. I'm planning to give the illustrated Bible to someone but I ended keeping it. When Erwin saw it, he got impressed with the looks and of course the stories from the Bible. I love the art attack book. All of us grab one copy.

After the shopping and browsing of the books we are very hungry. Nita suggested where to eat. In Ermita at Al Ghazel.

Nita was the one who order the food. She ordered beef Kobedie with Beryani rice with matching a freshly squeeze Orange juice. It was so yummy. I didn't imagine I was able to ate the mountainous rice.

Pre-Christmas Get Together With SCT, James and Dee

Last December 13, we, Sherwin, James and Deedee have our early Christmas get together. So early because our dear Sherwin will be having an early vacation leave. He will be going to his hometown to spend Christmas with his family.
All of us drive to Trinoma just to eat and chat. We arrived late as usual. The streets are too crowded. People were busy on their Christmas shopping. Sherwin can't wait us so he decided to sit down and wait for us at CYMA. Food taste delicious and the cost hmm.... quite expensive but still we had fun. We also have our gift giving. Thanks Dee and Sherwin for giving me the clear stamp that I want.

S.E and P.S Christmas Party

Last Saturday, Dec 08, 2007 we had our Christmas party. It is a joint party for S.E and P.S members. We all had fun. 10 sellers and 40 plus scrappers is that amazing. The food was so yummy. Burp!! The prizes for the the raffles are so pretty. Thank you sellers and other member who are so generous to donate the prize. Dirty Santa? What's that all about? Thanks Jeanie for being my partner and explaining the game mechanics. Best strategy although our gifts were stole twice.
Thanks Jeff for taking our group picture.

Congratulations to S.E and P.S for a job well done.

My Purchases


Gifts from Dirty Santa - exchange gift

Christmas 1st Wishlist Received!

Last November I list down all I want for Christmas, surprisingly I never thought that I can receive the first in my list that I had written down. When we went to Trinoma last November 30, Erwin surprised me with the watch I wanted. He was so generous that time and he even buy me an additional strap. He loves to buy for me the green lizard strap but I change it to blue, my favorite color.

Christmas

The Friday Freebie For the Week of November 30 - December 6, 2007 Holiday Magic Freebie Cinzia Loosemore Freebie includes: 2 Gorgeous papers,1 Frame, 4 Tags, 1 Glitter Splatter, 1 Tree, 1 Garland, 1 Bow, 2 Ribbons! Journaling: What a better way to end our Christmas trip at Hongkong. After seeing Mickey and his friends at Disneyland, an attracted Christmas display was set-up inside the Hong Kong International airport. Merry Merry Christmas!! - 12/27/2005 Credits: Holiday Magic Freebie by Cinzia Loosemore Fonts: Tekton Pro

Christmas Wishlist

Christmas is just around the corner. 22 DAYS TO GO!!! I'm not excited as compare to previous years simply because we had been through a lot of trials especially during the last quarter of the year. But still life should go on. I'm trying my best to forgot everything, LIFT UP all my burden, worries to God and start a new chapter again. As I about to enter other journey, I might as well make myself happy by building my CHRISTMAS WISHLIST. JOY'S CHRISTMAS WISHLIST 1. Philip Stein Watch - Erwin already bought it for me. Early christmas gift! 2. Provocraft Cuttlebug 3. Cuttlebug Alpha Dies (Olivia or Curls and Swirls) 4. Sizzix Alphabet Curlz 5. Sizzix Alphabet - Girls Are Weird - Christmas gift for myself! 6. Inque Boutique Clear Stamps ( Clear Your Calendar) 7. Sizzix Die Cuts ( New Doll Series) 8. Staz-On ink pads ( all colors) 9. Stamps.. Inque Boutique, Autumn Leaves Bar Code, Hero Arts Happy Wavy Borders,Hero Arts Wavy Designer Borders, Hero Arts Original Definitions, Fancy Pants Clear Stamp - From the Garden 10. AMM Tote Bag 2 Blue Camo - (already order) 11. Digital Scrapbooking Book by Sally Beacham 12. Creating Keepsakes - Hall of Fame 9 13. A Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking by Ali Edwards 14. Autumn Leaves: Foof-A-Life 15. Autumn Leaves: Perfectly Clear: The Clear Stamp Book 16. Ask the Masters, Scrapbook Solutions from the Memory Makers Master 17. DCWV 12 X 12 TEXTURED CARDSTOCK NEUTRAL 18. INQ Whispers Dual Tip Brush Markers Basic

Rak (Random Act of Kindness) Winner Annouced - I Won!!

I was busy doing a traditional layout in my scrap room when Achie Nita buzzed me. She said,may surprise ako sa iyo, I immediately reply to her, I was thinking that she surprised me with a visit, then the YM window pop in back, telling me that you won and witness daw siya when Marj draw my name. OMG! That’s my first reaction and I keep on shouting and thanking God for the wonderful blessing first winning the kaya 7 and now this rak from Marj. I didn't expect to win because I know that I have no luck from any raffle.

Here's the prizes why we are all so eager to join this RAK.

Marj decided to spread more joy and blessings to us by revising the mechanics instead of drawing 5 names, its now 16. More chances of winning! Yipee! Each winner will receive scrapbooking goodies worth at least $20 each. Lee helps Marj to divide the stash to 16 winners.

Here's Marj announcement to the group:

After an exciting week,peeking and drooling at each other's stash, the announcement you've been waiting for is here...as much as i would like to give something to everyone,medyo kinulang prizes ng lola nyo..and i thought that kawawa naman ung iba

na mapupunta is tig 4 dollars lng...so i asked mod lee to help me divide the prizes and she came up with this perfect solution...with a few of you watching my webcam, i showed the names of each participants,then folded and put in a clear jar which my daughter was holding...then according to the excel file, my daughter (yes,i did not even touch the jar), drew names...here are the winners..congratulations and to those who didn't get picked,maybe next year pg dp ako bankrupt we will do this again...lol!...and now we've seen each other's stash,i hope to see more layouts from everyone..btw, i am still looking for someone to bring these goodies over there..sobra bigat po lahat so medyo mahirap UPS...we will announce pg on the way n ang prizes ok..God Bless!

1 Creative tool: ROX

2 Basic Grey Infuse: MARISSA

3 Souffle pens: CANDY

4 paper salon tailored tin stamps: NITA

5 paper salon tailored tin stamps: COSETTE

6 fancy pants clear stamps: IMELDA tres jolie buttons:

7 fancy pants clear stamps: AU Queen & co. felt ribbon (green):

8 Autumn Leaves Clear Stamps: JENN Queen & co. felt ribbon (pink) :

9 Autumn Leaves Clear Stamps: FLORENCE MM metal quotes : 10 mm set of acrylic paint: HELGA Creative Imaginations Chipboard 11 MM metal Alphabet charms(M): IMEE Color Box chalk (3 pieces) 12 Retractable Knife: LEE Tweezer Bee 13 tres jolie buttons: MARIX maya road felt flowers Queen & co. felt ribbon (pink) MM metal quotes 14 noteworthy jar embellishments: JEANIE Brilliance Ink pad 15 MM metal Alpahbet Charms(L): MARY ANN Queen & co. felt ribbon (green): 16 Alpha Chipboard (k&co.) JOYLEEN stencil Brilliance Tri-color 17 SCRAPBUKAN GC ($20) DONNA

OH! I love my prize. It seems they are really for me. I'm dying to have K&Co chipboard on my stash. Actually I'm planning to buy one too. Excited to use the stencil and Brilliance Tri-color, eventhough I don't know how to use those on my layouts. Anyway... I will play on that. Thank you again Marj for your generosity. Have a Joyful Christmas and God Bless!

I won KAYA 7 challenge!

Winning this challenge was the biggest accomplishment since I started digital scrap booking. I personally want to thank the people who voted for me and believing my skills and creativeness to be able to produce my winning layout. I can proudly say that I have a "K" in this hobby. This is the feeling pa... "para kang nanalo ng award", friends keeps on CONGRATULATING me, honestly I ever won any contest nor challenge in my entire life this is the FIRST time, and I will surely treasure and remember that KAYA became a part of my precious hobby, scrapbooking.

To all my friends who keep on criticizing my layout, thank you so much, without your comments I would be able to improve on my skills. I owe you one. To achie Nita who keeps on nagging me to do more layouts often than hoarding scrapbook stuffs, thank you for knocking on me.

Friday, November 30, 2007: KAYA 7 WINNERS by Nita Ang

First of all, I'd like to salute all the ladies who bravely met this month's Kaya 7 challenge. You are all so talented and I am even more impressed with the creativity of this group. Ang gagaling nyo lahat!

Now, for the winners of this month's challenge. I am proud to announce that the winner for our digital layout is JOYLEEN LIM garnering 35 votes out of 71. It is amazing how Joy was able to almost duplicate her source of inspiration. Being a gamer, herself, I can imagine why she is so inspired by it. Great job, sistah :D


As for the traditional layout, the winner is none other than MARIX MARTE garnering 62 votes out of 181. Talk about that spark of inspiration. This one surely started a wild-fire! Truly well-deserved, indeed :D

PRIZE:
CONGRATULATION, ladies. Now, the winners for this month's challenge are each receiving an identical package fresh from my scrap stash (pps, cs, chipboards & rub-ons). Au Lim has also generously added the complementing Queen & Co acrylic flowers and fibers to match the pps.


Besides these prizes, the two lucky winners are also getting a scrapbooking magazine of their choice from two wonderful ladies. THANK YOU Leirs Pagaspas for your special gift to Marix (Creative Keepsakes, Simple Scrapbooks, Scrapbook, Etc., or Memory Makers). Also, to Julie Kelly for adding to Joyleen's prize any digital or special issue digital magazine. Both magazines may be redeemed anytime from Bookoto.

Thank you Nita and Au for the prize. You are so generous. Added Stash!! Mwah
Thank you also to Julie Kelly of bookoto for sponsoring a digital magazine.

Smile

Digital Freebies

For the Week of November 23-29, 2007
On Cupid Add-On
Danielle Engebretson


Kit Contains:
Alpha containing lowercase, numbers, and some punctuation,
and 3 ribbon flowers.





Journaling:
This is one of our favorite photo taken by our good friend Sherwin during the 1st birthday of Erwin’s nephew.

Credits:
On Cupid by Danielle Engebretson, Design By Krista-Garden Kit

Fonts: Tahoma

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My Scrap Room & Stash

My scrap room was the birthday gift of my dear hubby. At first the main purpose was to do cabinets for my collection, the Sylvanian until it turns out to be my working area and as well as my scrap room too. MY TOYS...... expensive yet so ADDICTING and FUN. Obvious to be a HOARDER but I enjoy taking pictures of my stash. It help me realize that I need to scrap more than to buy more. I promise to myself that I will start creating my own layouts so that I can continue to buy new stuffs again. Thanks Marj for the Rak.

You Are So Huggable

Chocoberry Creme Add-on

Melanie Ann Designs

This week's Friday Freebie is this cute little bonus add-on that co-ordinates with the full kit Chocoberry Creme.

Contains:
4 12x12 papers
1 beautiful butterfly
2 buttons with stitching
1 fabric flower
1 wrapped frame
1 ric-rac
1 12" rope
1 ribbon on a ring
1 swirly stitch




Credits: Chocolate Creme Bonus by Melanie Ann
Fonts: StarbabeHmkBold

The Mariuca Super Star Award

Cabbie tagged me... and... I'm tagging
Zabeth, Roxannee, Donna