Korea: Jewel In The Palace

Another weekly challenge from Friday Freebie

October 19-25, 2007 - Dielie Two Turtle Doves Add On



Included in this kit:
3 12" x 12" papers;
3 Tags hung on curled wires;
2 Painted metal photo corners;
1 Hand-drawn paisley rub-on




http://www.digitalfreebies.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/20388/ppuser/4656

Journaling:
I simply love this shot taken from the shooting spot from the well known Korean Series, Jewel In the Palace. The exact props were preserved for us to hold and look at it. Aside from it, this is what Erwin wants, to feed him with a spoon full of love and understanding.

Credits: Two Turtle Doves Add-On, Nisha Morton Stitches2

My Newest Toys

I'm crazy with my scrapping stuffs. Totally can't stop myself buying online but I'm trying to control myself but once I saw the huge sale and discounts, I simply can't resists it. Hopefully next year.... I will control.

Here's what I purchased. Super thank you Eric for bringing them. Mwah.

Retired Sizzix Dies. Got them through bidding at Ebay.

A Million Thanks To You, Ms. Joanne

One of the scrapping mom, Ms. Joanne Yap, will be leaving for OZ for good. "This has been long overdue" as she says.

It made me sad when she told me this "overdue" decision. She was the one who introduced me to scrapbooking. She made me see how numerous scrapbookers are here in our country. Patient, and persistent, that's how she was to me. She made me join eyeballs and challenges. She is, if not, one of the few who started the trend of scrapbooking here in the Philippines.
Joann, surely we will miss you. Rest assured, we will continue what you have started and have other people see the scrapbooker in them too.

With this, a co-scrapbooker, Ms. April organized a despedida party for her held last October 20. We were each assigned to produce an 8x8 layout to be included in the album that will be given to her. A remembrance, a token of love.... a reminder of how she made scrapbooking, easy, fun, and worthwhile.

Below is my layout for her. Joanne, my friend, my mentor. You will be missed.


Title and Journaling: A Million Thanks To You, Ms. Joanne Yap
Materials: Bloggidy by Leah Riordan @oscrap.com (flower, paper, ric rac, brad and torn paper)
SS Swirls Brush

Josh Tyler

Digital Friday Freebies for the Week of October 12 - 18, 2007
Breast Awareness Month

Included in this special freebie: by Live Pink Freebie Stephani Whetsel:
Stuffed Pretzel Designs 1 paper with border,
1 frame,
1 word art,
1 tag,
1 fiber


Here's the layout I made for this kit.

http://www.digitalfreebies.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/19604/cat/500/ppuser/4656

Beijing, China

Every Friday, digitalfreebies.com launch a new kit for us to improve our scrapbooking style and to have another week of Friday challenge.

For the Week of October 5 - 11, 2007 our kit came from Jan Hosford with the kit entitled Rustic Autumn Add-on.

Included in the kit are the following:
3 papers
2 flower stickers
1 fabric pieces
1 ribbon
1 pair of photo corners,
12 inch border
1 fastener.


Finally... I was able to finish this ahead from the deadline. Many thanks to Nita for suggesting me to put my journaling in the photo and for the inspiring comment that you mention to me upon seeing the layout. She said "PERFECT AND GOOD BALANCE". Quite an honor from me hearing it from one of the Scrappin Idols. Mwah!!!


Here's my entry
http://www.digitalfreebies.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/19013/ppuser/4656




Journaling:

Being at Beijing China was one of our favorite vacations. Aside from climbing the famous Great Wall of China, we were able to witness the beautiful scenery that Beijing in stored. The Forbidden City. Ming Tomb and Temple of heaven are some of the historic spots that they had. Aside from the heart-whelming scenery that we saw, the cold climate wrapped our perfect vacation.

September Doodle Challenge at Digital Freebies

For the previous day, I got interested joining international challenge from digital freebies. I've been downloading freebies from this site but never try to join any single challenge until one day I began thinking it would be fun if I jumped into the forum and show some of my digital works. So far I uploaded three layout under this site. Do check out my entries.

REQUIREMENT:
Create a doodley layout using the Sweetest Summer kit by Melanie Ann.

Comments:
http://www.digitalfreebies.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/18013/ppuser/4656
Title:
SWIM
Journaling:
SWIM to the cold beach of Calatagan, Batangas was one of the exciting part of our vacation here. We want to explore the beauty of God’s creation, the waves and nature. I totally miss wearing swim suits and soak in the cold sand and feel the waves splashing all over me. Erwin please promise me that we will find time to go outing again.

Material:
A Sweetest Summer Kit by Melanie Ann

Two Culture Unite As 1

TGIFriday!! another challenge from digital freebies". It took me a very hard time to do this challenge. When I saw the kit, I said to myself oh no... How can I produce a nice layout for this kit. The PPS aren't that pretty as compare to previous. Barely one day in the making but still I'm not TOTALLY satisfied with the outcome. But still my sincere thanks to you Dee for editing our picture, and to Nita for the TIPS.

Check out the comments here:
http://www.digitalfreebies.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/17781/ppuser/4656


Title:
Deedee and Joy

Materials:
WPage Black Stitches
kschmidt Pour Me Another brad
Sassy Kit by Daniela Austin

Batangas

Joining an international challenge is so fun. You can feature your creative layout to the other users of the forum. Here's the outcome of my very first international challenge.

Journaling:
On our way to Catalagan, Batangas I got amazed with the beautiful trees on the road. I immediately told Erwin to stop the car, grabbed my camera and step down the car as fast as I could because there are a lot of people waiting for us inside the car.
The trees are arranged uniformly and the color of the stems and branches are so unique. I don't know if they are man made or natural.
I wish I can go back to this place again and explore the beauty of the scenery and the fresh air that we inhale keeps me stress free.

Materials:
LPIKE_digitalfreebie_Sept14
VarsityAlphabets

Do check out the comments from fellow users.
http://www.digitalfreebies.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/17077/ppuser/4656

This is the mechanics from the forum.
Friday Freebie Challenge - How to Play Every Friday one of our awesome designers at Digital Freebies gives us a freebie to play around with and create with.
Sandy P

Creative Team Member

My Dear Mom

A beautiful and pretty layout for my beloved mom. You are the reason why I grow up with good family values. I thank you for bringing the best in me together with the rest of my siblings.

Materials: Flores Kit by Lively

Techniques: Double Matt the photo. Use magic eraser to delete the white portion of the paper to look like paper tear effect. Add another layer to look like an overlay. For the finishing touch add some swirls, stitching and title.

Kaya 5 Entry

Layering was one of my favorite while doing my digital layouts. When I saw this challenge, I got excited to do it as soon as I can. I finish this LO in a flash less than an hour to be exact. Layering 10 digital papers is very much easily as compare to traditional one. No mess and the sheet of papers were cut uniformly.

Journaling:
Finally... I was able to convinced Erwin to have a weekend break, we grabbed the long weekend to drove all the way ro Catalagan, Batangas to relax ourselves. The climate was colder as compare to the hot and sunny weather of Manila. We can breathe normally with the fresh air that we can feel. The place was so cozy, relaxing enough to relief stress and tensions. We both agreed to left our own GADGETS to have quality time for each other. Thank you Erwin for leaving his TOYS for me.
At Batangas, we were able to relax and feel the comfort of one another. My heart was filled with joy and laughters to the stories and moments we shared that will last a lifetime.


Materials:
Inspirations Kit by Summer Driggs
Overlay Brushes

Techniques:
Layering
Matt the photos
Rotate and flip the flower doodle

WOW!!!! Scrap Stuffs Are Here

Here are my recent scrapbook stuffs I order from Joann.com
I'm so excited to use them. Thank you Tita Mila (mom of my dear friend Deedee) for bring our stuffs here. My sincerest gratitude to you for bringing these to us instead of your things. I hope to see you soon.

P.S. Thanks for the PASALUBONG, my Mickey Heads bracelets.

PAINTS!!! PAINTS!!!

I was supposed to get only 2 boxes of Making Memories Paints but the colors are so BEAUTIFUL. Got them so CHEAP, only 7.79 per box. Oh my.....when I saw them, I'm thinking to get all colors. GOSH!!!

COLUZZLE!!!!

Circle.. Diamond.. Square.. Rectangle..

Got them at around $5.24 each. Good Buy and Best Deals!!!
I love using this tools. Hmm....looking forward to collect all the shapes?

VALENTINE

This is my first attempt to join the traditional LO for KAYA challenge. My previous one was made through digital one. When I heard about ephemera, there is no turning point to back off. I love ephemera, simply because I love to keep and treasure anything that can remind me of something in the past. Memories should be cherished for a lifetime.

Journaling:
Message in the card from hubby, Erwin

To my dearest Love Joy,
This is our 3rd valentine together as a couple. During these wonderful 3 years, there's been ups and downs on our relationship, but still I thank God that we are still together. Sometimes I hurt you (which i don't know), but you still bear it with me. I'm so happy that we are still together by
loving each other and you're being thoughtfulness. I'm so bless for having you as my wife and hopefully, God willingly mother of our children. I love you so much. I hope our stay here at Makati Shangrila will be the most memorable valentine day. MWAH!!!

LOVE,
ERWIN LIM

My response to his message:

I thank God for giving me a lifetime partner like you. You are the reason for everything. You complete me.

Love
Joy

Materials Used:

HOTF Sarapapers Vintage Paper & Embellishments, Roses and Daisies from Simple Joy, Reeves Glittered Glue, Ribbons, Cream Cardstock, BIC Glue, Foam Tapes, Nail Polish, Dune and Cocoa Colorbox, Heart Foam Stamps, Slot Carl Punch, Sizzlits Funky Brush, Sizzlite Love Set, Arrows Die Cut Template.

Ephemera:
Makati Shangrila Membership Card
Makati Shangrila Voucher
Hallmark Valentine Card from my hubby

Techniques:

Double Matt my focal photo, cut the other remaining photos. Cut the scrolls for my borders. Brushed it with glittered nail polish. Add the roses on the different area of the scrolls. Glued it with a foam tape. Cut the circles using the Coluzzle Circle Companion. Add the daisy flowers
and polish it with glittered nail polish. Cut an arrow using the Arrows die cut (courtesy of Elizabeth) and embellish it Reeves Glitter glue. Cut out VALENTINE and HAPPY from Sizzlit Funky Brush Put the Hallmark Valentine Card inside for my hidden journal. Distress the
white BG paper with Dune Colorbox. Add 1 photo, put my personal message to my hubby and stamp it with hearts. Wrap with brown ribbons.

Scrappin Moms Idol Challenge - Elimination Round

This is the layout I made for the Scrappin Moms Idol Challenge. I really don't want to join this challenge, but since Joanne Yap is one of the few scrappers who introduce me well about the techniques regarding this expensive hobby.

ELIMINATION: SCRAPLIFT YOUR IDOL
Title: A New Toy
Name of my idol: Leah Fung

Why I pick Ms. Leah Fung?
I choose her simple because she is Filipino and family oriented. Her scrapbook style is down to earth, pleasing to the eye, and with a design style that's sure to last for a lifetime. Since I'm into cross-stitching, I love sewing my LO also. Same as my idol, I like to use different pattern papers to mix and match. Less embellishments and more on papers.

Material:
HOTF Sarapapers Vintage Paper & Embellishments, Carla Craft Punch, Kaleidoscope Die Cuts, Reeves Glittered Glue, Stabilo Pen, 3M Double Sided Tape, Glue Dots, Stitched Ribbons, and Yellow Buttons
Journaling:
There’s nothing like a new toy to pre-occupy you. It's no wonder you wanted to buy this gadget so you can while away the time relaxing and enjoying your favorite music and video.

Scraplift Link: http://leahfung.typepad.com/photos/did_you_see_these/elevate.html
View the comments they made for me at: http://www.scrappinmoms.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=62&pos=14

Welcome To World Baby Bennet

My sister in law Joan gave birth to my 2nd "pamangkin" from my side. He was so cute like his brother, my inaanak Tyler. I'm so happy for you Joan, after all the trials that your family had been through, God still shower you with a wonderful blessings. I thank God for guiding you during your entire pregnancy. Hopefully and God willingly, I'm next in line to get pregnant. Miss our long talks.

P.S. Don't quit scrapbooking. It's fun and addictive once you started to work on your layout. Go girl and try it.

Digital LO for our 10th Inaanak

Ivie Nyrelle

I made these layouts for our "inaanak". Ivie Nyrelle will be celebrating her 1st birthday and christening. Her parents are Norson and I-Chun Adiong. Since I'm into digital scrapbooking, I decided that this will be a nice gift for her. The 8 layouts took me 2 weeks to finish them.

Thank You Lord - Don Moen Concert

It was July 28 that time when we watched Don Moen concert at Araneta. It was raining hard that time (God Is Good!!) but we still manage to go and see the concert. (Thanks to my sister in law and her hubby for the ride and the ticket as well.) This is our first Christian concert that we watch after I convert to Christian believer last May 2006. I love the way Don Moen and his band sing praises to God. He sang his all time favorite like Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord, Celebrate Jesus, Give Thanks, God Is Good All The Time, Heal Me O Lord and others. I can totally feel God's presence during that time. I believe being a Christian is really hard but my faith will continue to be stronger each day as face my everyday challenges. To God Be The Glory.

My First Baby Digital LO

Finally, I was able to create a digital LO for myself. The colors looks so sweet and adorable. This is one of my favorite not because it was my baby picture but I'm really inspired when I'm doing it. I had done this layout in less than an hour. Hmmm.... marathon to the max. Oh wait, Am I cute?

Digital Kit:
Sweet Pea - Design By Krista

Additional:
Butterfly Brushes

New Friendship

Deedee and I met last January 22, 2007. From a formal meeting at Wendy's regarding my website, turns to be a casual talks everyday. New friendship were developed between the two of us. Days won't be complete without talking to one another for our daily updates. Thanks to SUN's UNLIMITED TEXT and CALL we owe a big one from your company. Chinese and Filipina can go together as long as they had same interest COMPUTER, SCRAPBOOKING, HOARDERS and SHOPPING ONLINE. Our friendship became deeper each day. We shared ideas regarding our layouts, opinions about the site we surfed with and family matter. She is my shopping partner. So up to date with new stuffs and technique in the market. My Adobe Photoshop teacher, she was the one who introduced me about brushes and other techniques regarding the software. Computer Wizard! I learn a lot from you from del.icio.us., stumble and etc. Truly a nice, kind and sweet friend. QUEEN OF STAMPS!!! Love You Friend.


THREE'S A CROWD!!
JOY=DEEDEE=SHERWIN

Friendship were also develop between Deedee and Sherwin.