Its been awhile.....

Hello everyone!!! Finally, after almost a year of not blogging, I finally had the courage to start a post again.  I am very happy to be doing this and I really hope to be able to keep up to it.  I miss sharing projects and just about anything I love doing.  The past year had been very good and busy for me - with my son, family and work but in order to keep my sanity, I still scrap and create.

I will post new and some old projects I have done in the past months.  I just want to have a record or all my works here in my blog.  Please bear with me.

Last weekend, I just attended my very first Scrapbooking Retreat.  It was fun and I was in great company the whole weekend.  I was able to scrap a few pages which I will share with you in the next couple of posts. And I also did a few cards using some of the new Memory Box dies.

Here are my cards....

 Materials: Pattern Paper - American Crafts
                 Copic Pens - R20, R22, BG
                 Die - Memory Box Perky Poppy
                 Stamp - Avery Stamp Set

Materials : Dies - Memory Box Bamboo Shoots 98793, Poppy Stamp - Meso Background 999

 Material: Dies: Memory Box - Toulouse Background 98826; Lunette Butterfly 98745
                Paper: American crafts Paper and Black and White cardstock            
               Other: Wink of Stella - Clear
               Copic - C1, C3, C5
               Stamp -
Closer look....

Sorry for the photos, they were just taken using my mobile phone.
And lastly,  here is a layout I did a few months ago....

 Until next post!!!! Thanks for visiting.

Out of the Box - a "ME" layout..

I entered a 4 week challenge which was giving away a cuttlebug for a prize. I really did not expect anything from this challenge (thought i really want that cuttlebug! hihi) because they would only be allowing 8 contestants to participate. They asked for a link to the blog of all those who wanted to participate, then they will announce the lucky 8 contestants. I'm so happy that they let me participate.. yes I'm one of the 8 contestants to play. Every week, two will be eliminated from the contest. Can you just imagine who my heart was palpitating everytime i wait for the results? I made it until round 3. I got eliminatedafter that round... Too bad because there only 1 more round to go. But it was a fun experience... did not win (bye bye cuttlebug) but at least I was able to make more new LOs.

This is one of the LOs I've submitted. They gave us the new CK magazine as an inspiration. You can use the layout of the magazine or the colors, etc. It is very difficult for me to make a "me" layout. First, it so difficult to compose something about myself. Second, rarely do I have a solo picture. But here's another try at this....
Title: Out of the Box
I got really inspired buy the colors used in the cover of the new CK Magazine
Journaling:10 Thing about me... -wilfe, mom, insomiac, has a sweet tooth, loves to experiment, very poor in the kitchen, craft person, semi perfectionist, sweet, addicted to scrapbooking...
Materials Used: Bazzill Scenic route Sumner CS - aqua blue & salmon; Cosmo cricket - gretel Woodland; maya road fresh Chipboard - Scrolls Corner; Prima floral embellishment; Yellow dmc Thread; diamond glaze; Rangers perfect pearls- natural; Swirl stamps; MM paint - chocolate, acorn, deep sea; Color box chestnut roan; BG wilma chipboard; SRP Diecut message; magic mesh; Lace

No Photos please!

This layout is one of my entry for Scrapperie's 2-month long challenge. The requirements was... we should make a layout without using any picture. This is the second time i'll be making a layout without a picture. One was during the Idol contest which I used the pregnacy test kit, harvey's hair and cord. This time, I used a card that was given to me by Henry 13 years ago... Here it is...

Title: Sweet Memories

Item: Missing U card

Journaling: This card was given to me by my husband some 13 years ago. This is one of my favorites because he wrote..."Missung u means missing e" (e-everything). Isn't that sweet? So lucky to be married to this man.. just couldn't imagine life without him...Materials Used: jenny Bowlin - black label; Vintage red tiny dot, Vintage black ledger; 7G Together Ensemble Sticko; JB Black labe sticker; Red ribbon

Christmas Layout....not so Christmas picture...

I havent had a chance to process our Christmas pictures yet... thats why I used this family picture instead and use my Roxbury kit again... Im enjoying this kit so much... Here's my LO...

Title: I believe Christmas is about...
Journaling: I used to ask for material things for christmas.. but now that i'm a wife and a mom, all that i want is for my family to be healthy and happy...
Material Used: Scenic Route Roxbury - Fairland Street, Rockville Street, Whiting Street, Diecut, Chipboard Sticker; SR Background blue grid worn; BG Wilma, BG Chipboard star; Versa ink black; pebeo glitter green; MM Paint glaze GOld;DCWV CS Brown

I've been very busy...

This past week was i think my most busiest interms of my scrapping... Some of my relatives and friends asked me to do a little something for them. They ask me to make a few gift items which they can give their friends and officemates this Christmas. I've already posted about the name tags... I've made a total of 13 name tags for my sis-in-law, 44 notepads, 7 altered clocks; 8 altered tin cans and 1 layout in exchange for some scrapshopping money hihi! not to mention fashion accessories - yup im also into that hehehe... It was fun doin' all of these though at times, the deadlines that were set drives me crazy and sometimes sleep deprived... O well, its ok, it just happens once a year so why not grab the chance to let you earn a little while doing you most favorite thing to do... Here are some pictures of my finish projects... Thanks for viewing!!!

A,B,C

I saw this picture of my son Harvey. He's so cute in this bug costume which he wore during his first trick or treat! I remember everybody was asking us if they could borrow him for a photo opportunity. As his mom, I'm so proud having not only a cute baby but also an adorable one...

Here a layout I made using his bug picture.

Title: A ( youre adorable) B (Youre so beautiful), C ( youre the cutie full of charms)

Materials Used: Scenic Route Papers - Loveland : Jade Drive, Carina Drive, Scrap Strip, Chickadee, Garnet Street Basic Grey Chipboard alpha, DCWV Casrdtock Black, Pebeo - Black, Versa Black, MM Paint - Meadow, Fancy pants Felt - Harvest

From This Moment On...

I've made this layout for our 6th week challenge at Scrapperie... The requirement was to make a layout with lyrics of a song... I've decided to use some pictures from our prenup pictorial and the song that came into my mind was Shania Twain's From This Moment On... Here's my take on the challenge...

Title: From this Moment On...

Song: From this moment on by ShaniaTwain

Lyrics: I give my hand to you will all my heart..cant wait to live my life with you, cant wait to start.. you & I will never be apart... my dreams came true because of you...youre the reason why I belive in Love... all we need is just the two of us... My dreams came true, becaouse of you.

Journaling: I still remember the day these pictures were taken... it was roughly 2 weeks before our Big Day. im really to have found you. You became the answer to all my prayers... to all my wish. I really cannot promise you everything.. Im just sure about one thing... to be with you - from tis moment on.

Materials Used: MME - Wild Asparagus Happy birthday floral pink; AC thickers white; OA Country fair - Blue ribbon quilt,ferris wheel, journaling cards, Die cut shapes; MM Paint cornflower; Metal flower; Swarovski

Love...

Here's a layout i did using some of my October afternoon pattern papers. I went through my stuff to look for pictures to use in my future LOs and found theses. This is a prenup picture of me and my husband.

Title: Love...
Materials Used: October Afternoon Contry fair: Blue ribbon Quilt, Grandstand, Prize Pig, Fancy Pants - Clair de Lune - Caroling White Lace Ribbon, Basic grey - wilma cardstock, Maya road Sheer blossom, Ranger Perfect
pearls, Metal flower, Swarovski Crystal, MM Paint - Conrflower, chocolate, gold glaze, Color box chestnut roan, Judikins diamong glaze, pebeo pearl - brown & asur, Inque boutique stamp nightingale, Ranger Embossing powder hologram.

Play

I made this LO as my 5th week entry to Scrapperie. The challenge requirements were to use a picture that shows action and use or make a 3-D embellishment.

Here's my take on it...

Title: Play

3d object - Pinwheels

Journaling: Children are like pinwheels... as long as there's time and wind, they will keep going and going

Materials Used: American Craft Metropolitan - Plaza, Doorman, Chicago; DCWV CS - Olive Green; MM Paint - Cornflower; BG Chipboard Alpha; Bottons; Versa Black ink; Pebeo blact & Brown; Fancy Pants Felt; Black Mesh

1, 2, 3, Jump!

Whew, i almost did not reach the deadline for this... This is my 4th entry for Scrapperie. It was quite hard doing this layout since there were a number to things to be considered... there should only be 4colors, 4 embellishments, 4-word title and 4 pictures. Here's my layout...
4 Title - 1,2,3,jump!
4 Photos
4 Colors - yellow, red, tealblue, lt.brown
4 embellishments - swirl chipboards, title chipboards, magic mesh & 3d paint
journaling: i considered getting married a big leap for me... and i'm really glad i've taked that jump with you...cox im really enjoying every second of it...
Materials Used: Daisy ds pps - atelier toile, chinoiserie baroque, magic mesh, mm paint cranberry, maya road swirls, heidi swapp chipboards, pebeo 3d paint - brun

Cool Summer

Here's a layout of Henry and Harvey. This picture was taken during our visit to our province in Samar. Harvey enjoyed every second that he's in the beach with his Dad. This is my entry to the Around the Block Challenge sponsored by Scrapbookshawaii.

Title: Cool Summer
Journaling: Dad and I had a memorable day at the beach. I has so much fun spending time and playing with him. The water was cold, the wind was blowing, the sun was hiding among the clouds, making it the coolest summer i ever had...
Materials Used: ATB PPs - Family Vacation, Fleur Rose Cardstock; DCWV Cardstock - blue & brown; AC thickers, BG wilma chipboard, Colorbox ink white; sakura aqualip black, mm glitter blue, mm acrylic meadow, craft beads, all about scrapbooking square brads, pebeo pearl white & cobalt black, vellum blue

This is True Beauty...

I made this layout as my entry to Scrapperie's 2-month long challenge. I'm now on my 3rd week and this week's requirement was...to be able to make a layout with the title, This is True Beauty. I spent almost the whole week tryin to look for a perfect picture to go with the theme. I was looking for photos of my grandma or my mom to be able to illustrate the theme on my page. Unfortunately, I could not find one. I ended up using my picture instead. (Kapal hehehe!).
Title: This is True Beauty
Journaling: The 2nd time i felt beautiful was when the person I was with for 11 years asked me to marry him...The 1st was when he approached me to aske for my name.When you're in love, True beauty shines through...
Materials Used: CI Shotz Alpha Stickers, Vellum, Green Lace, MM Glitter-Violet, Color box- Chestnut roan, Bling - violet, MM Evergreen Paint, K & Co. K-ology PPS & grand Adhesion

A layout about US...

This is my second submission for Scrapperie. The requirements for the week is to make a monochromatic layout. It should include at least one pattern paper & at least two embellishements. Ive decided to make one using shades of brown.

Title: US
Journaling: I Still remember the day when you and me bacame us... everything was perfect...I love you... You Love me...nothing else mattered...
Materials Used: DCWV Brown CS; Brown Pattern paper; Webster’s Pages–Parlor Collection“Savory”, Petaloo Brown flower; Metal embellishments, Pebeo Brun; Vellum; Colorbox-Chestnut Roan; Alpha Structures Chipboard; Magic Mesh - Nutmeg; Hambly Print screen; Al Stamps; MM Paint - Chocolate

Thanks for the worderful opportunity...

I want to thank the scrappinmoms for giving me the opportunity to be featured in the November issue of Scrapbytes... I was really excited when Pia asked me if they can feature me. She asked for 3 never been seen or posted layouts which should include a "me" layout which I have none. hihi! I told her I even don't have a solo picture of myself!!! You can read about the article here. Here are the layouts that I have submitted...

Title: Cookie
Journaling: About Me….1.,…10.
Materials Used: Scenic Route PPS: Sumner Strip 1, Narrow street, SRP Sumner Cardstock, SRP Sumner diecut arrows, Maya Road Sheer Blossoms, Maya Road chipboard Blossom 3, Metal Flower Embellishment, Swarovski Crystal Bling Aqua, Scrapworks textured shapes chipboard, Slimply Spanish clear stamps, MM paint – Evergreen & Glazed gold, Vellum, DUY Stamp letters, AAS Eyelets, Basic grey chipboard, White Lace, Straw, MM hoop brads, Ranger – Perfect Pearls, Pebeo – Brun, Colorbox – Chestnut Roan & Cyan, Diamond Glaze

My second layout is about my husband Henry and my son Harvey...

Title: 100% Pure Sweetness
Journaling: Harvey misses his daddy so much… he misses playing with him when he’s in the office. That is why whenever he’s given the chance to be with his dad, He plays with him like there’s no tomorrow. Lots of hugs and kisses for his daddy.
Materials used: American Craft Metropolitan – Avenue, Chicago, Doorman, Plaza, DCWV Black Cardstock, American Craft Thickers – Daiquiri, Black Buttons with DMC thread, Versa Color Black, Sakura Soufflé White, Pebeo – pearl, Metal eyelets, Creative Imaginations Sticker – ABC Skid

My third layout is a picture of my and my baby...

Title: Moments
Journaling: Moments spend with you are my most precious. I just wish you’d stay mine forever…love you baby!
Materials Used: Scrapworks PPS – Florabella Sketchbook, Webster’s Pages – Parlor Collection “Savory”, Rusty Pickle – Mayflower – Thomas Tinker Family, Fancy Pants – Fancy Free Collection – Dappers, Pebeo Glitter – rich gold, Scrapworks textured shapes chipboard, MM Paint – CranberryAutumn Leaves Clear Stamps, Inque Boutique Stamp – Savoir Faire – French Quarter, Top boss Embossing powder – clear & gold, Versa color – gold, Color box – chestnut roan

And they also asked me to include my acrylic layout i've made during the Idols finals...

From the bottom of my heart... thank you very much...

Family...

This is my entry to Scrapbytes Challenge for the November. The requirements were.. It has to be something to do with your inspiration, must have buttons, chipboard, doodling and circle on it and title should only be one word.

Title: Family

Journaling: My family, my single most important source of inspiration.They are the driving force behind everything I do. I live, I create, I love because of them. I wanted to strive to be the best so that they can be proud of me.

Materials Used: Cherry Arte Princess- Sheri, Corrine; DCWV White CS; Little Davis Designs Chipboard; MM Paint Cranberry, Color box Cyan, Versa Color Black, Pebeo Pearl Black, Foof-a-la Buttons

An Honor...

I am now proudly designing for Rekindled Moments - a local scrapbook store owned by a very good friend Merry Jane Lim-Go. It was such an honor to design for her... I want to thank her for giving me such a wonderful opportunity to showcase my work. Here are my first two assignments for her...

Title: Ideal Date

Materials Used: Cherry Arte Morocco PPs - Aniseed, Spicey Notes, All SpiceCherry Arte Morocco Chipboard Cherry Arte Morocco Rub-on, Maya Road - Sheer Alpha Atlanta Lowercase, Perfect Pearls, DCWV Cardstock - Brown, Yellow Orange, Bluegreen White, Vellum, Heidi Grace Chipboard, Magic Mesh, Diamond Glaze, Metal Eyelets, MM Paints - Acorn, Cranberry, Pebeo - Azur, Rich Gold, Sakura Black Pen, Color Box - Chestnut Roan

Here's my second LO for her... still using Cherry Arte products...

TITLE : Making Faces

MATERIALS USED: CherryArte Morocco PPs - Mirror Ball, Spicey Notes, All Spice; CherryArte Morocco Chipboard, CherryArte Morocco Rub-on, DCWV Cardstock - White, Bluegreen, Creative Imaginations - Alpha Sticker,Daisy D''s Overlay,Black Mesh, Diamond Glaze, MM Paints - Acorn, Cranberry, Pebeo - Azur, White; Scenic Route - Redmond Stencil Chipboard, Versa Color - Black

I really enjoyed doing these LOs for her... Please do visit her blog for more updates and for my next assignments for her too!

My Boy My Hero...

I entered Scrapperie's monthly challenge...it's a two month long challenge, wherein every week, you have to submit a layout and every Sunday we have to vote for our top tree favorite...(Thanks Marj for inviting me to join.) The assignment for the first week... Theme should be about your Hero. Here's my take on the first assignment...
Title: My Boy, My Hero
Journaling: My boy is my hero. He's always there when everythings not, He gives me a hug when I need it. He makes me smile when i'm in pain. I thank God for giving him to me.
Materials Used: Cherry Arte PPS Poolside, Cherry Arte Chipboard Morocco, DCWV White CS, Thread, Pebeo Black, Daisy Ds Rubons

What a Great Tuesday Morning...

The first thing that i do the moment I woke up every morning was to open my computer to check my mails... and today isn't like just any ordinary day... I received a mail saying that I won in the Piggy Tales Challenge!!! I really could not believe it at first... I have to read the whole thing over again to be sure it was my name that was written in Vivian's forwarded message. Again, here's my entry to Piggy Tales Challenge...

Here's what in the mail...

And the winner is....
COOKIE AGUILAR!
You can claim your prize on Saturday, Nov 17, during the Grand Opening.
To the 2 early birds, Timi and Gaye who submitted layouts based on the original mechanics and submitted them before the original deadline, you can also claim your special gift packs on Saturday.
Thank you for joining Lasting Impression's Challenge and watch out for the next challenge!
To everyone who submitted, thank you very much and wag sna kayong magsawang sumali sa challenges ng Lasting Impression!

Regards,
Vivian

And here's the mail from the Creative director of Piggy Tales...

Hi Vivian,

The entries are all very adorable, but my decision would have to be the layout titled Dream- Up Close with the Goldilocks and the Three Bears Collections by cookieaguilar. Thank you for choosing Piggy Tales to be part of a challenge. Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help you.

Trina Linford
Piggy Tales
Creative Director

I'm so happy!!! I think i'm in scrapping heaven!!! This is my first time to win in any challenge. Thank you Vivian for a great challenge and to Trina Linford for choosing my Layout, and to all my fellow scrappers who greated me... ang saya pala ng feeling... salamat sa mga pagbati ninyo!!!

My Projects using Studio Azul's Kit

i got the "bye bye baby kit" from Mia & Tin during Joanne's despidida party. I got easily attracted to the materials that was included in the kit... It was not my usual kind of PPS but I would like to give it a try... unfortunately, wasn't able to consume all that's in the kit due to time constraints. But Im very happy to be able to make 4 LOs and 2 Cards. If I already have the luxury of time, i will finish the kit off...

My Hambly Entry

Here's my take on Visual-Creations' Hambly Challenge. I was only able to finish one layout but we are allowed to submit two entries. Neway, at least I was able to finish another project! Yippie!!!


Title: Hugging U
Journaling : Daddy loves to hug Harvey - Harvey loves to hug Elmo

Materials Used: Hambly Printscreen - Urban Chic Frames & Mini Graph, DCWV Black Cardstock, American Crafts-Metropolitan: Tokyo & Doorman, American Crafts Thickers, MM Paint - Evergreen, Versa Color - black, Pebeo - Pearl, Inque Boutique - Nightingale, Sakura Souffle - White, Gelly Powder - Gelly Glitter Pearlie Sparkle.

This is a picture of my dear husband and my 2 year old boy. Aren't they sweet!!!