National Scrapbooking Day!

I woke up early, prepared Harvey then asked Henry if he could drive me to Rekindled Moments, Lasting Impressions and Visual Creations. And Im so happy he said Yes to me... I was so excited---overly excited!

First stop... Rekindled Moments. Jane was in the store fixing all of her new arrivals... When I entered her store, Oh my!!! lots of new scrap goodies!!! She first opened the box containing Kaiser crafts materials. And I really cant help myself! I pick some papers, mini books (they are made of wood!!!) embellishments etc... Then Henry texted me to hurry up because we were still visiting 2 more stores! i told Jane that Ill be back tomorrow to check out her other stuff - Buzz and Bloom! Im a chipboard lover and I cant wait to see them! (I went back Sunday to check her stuff and help her in her store) See what Ive got!

When I went inside the car, Henry asked me... where are going? (in a not-so good mood voice) So waht I did was, instead of going to Vivian's place, I told him to go to Mitch's store because I have to pick something. ( I have this feeling that its super traffic in greenhills area that Henry might snap If i still insisted on going to her store..hahaha) To Ms. Vivian, see all your goodies during the scrapfest... hope they are all still discounted hehehe.

Next stop... Visual Creations. Mitch texted us that theres something new about her store. And when we arrived, not only did she have some new arrivals but she had her store renovated - actually she moved to a larger area!! Wow lots of scrapgoodies again!!! Here's whats inside my bag...

I've also seen some friend there... Nita, Lee, Cabbie, Sym, Mia & Zabeth. It was fun seeing you all there!

Been Busy...

I've joined a challenge over at Mystical Scrapbooks in Australia. Its Mystical Masters, a 6 weeks challenge and I said to myself - Hey, Why dont I give it a try...(What did I get my self in to hahaha!). The gallery is overflowing with beautiful creations. Were on our second round...(but im still in the process of making it). But I would love to share to you what round 1 challenge is...

Round 1 asked us to make a layout based on a sketch they have provided. Then We were also asked to make our own sketch then make a layout based on it... Here are my takes...

This is the sketch they've provided...

Here's my take...

Title: You & Me

Journaling: I love spending time with you. You’re my source of pride and joy. I’m so glad to have you…

Materials Used: American crafts – Amplified – Summer of Love; Boom box; Lip SynchAC Remarks-lax; Prima felt flowers; Prima Silk flowers; DCWV black CS; Leecho 3d paint- yellow; Uniball black pen

Here's the sketch I made... (my first) good thing they allowed us even if its hand drawn.

and a sample for my sketch... Ive been wanting to do a layout with a lace tied like this... it like what Iris is doing on her LOs... i dont know if i did this right... but looks cute na diba? Title: Journey

Journaling: Your journey had just began. It will be an adventure fore sure. There will be ups and downs. What ever happens, I will always be here… - daddy.

Materials Used: MME Bohemia – tiny Dots; JB Scalloped Notecard; JB PPS – Flight, Tangerine Florral, Turquoise label; Rusty Pickle – Sashi; Lace; Scenic Route rubons; Black Sakura Pen; MM Paint Black.

Thanls for looking!

{Donuts}

Here are other pictures of Harvey taken during his Easter Egg-shaped Donut Making at Krispy kreme! I planned on making him another layout, this time using Scenic Route's Lynden Line.Title: Donuts
Journaling: U really had a great time making those egg-shapped doughnuts. as if u would like to put all those icing on them Easter 2008 - Krispy Kreme - MOA
Materials Used: SR - Lynden - Scrap Strip; SR - Lynden - Springview Drive; SR - Lynden - Parkside Court; SR - Lynden - Grover Street; SR - Lynden - Easter Chipboard;SR - Lynden - Cardstock Sticker; SR - Lynden - Diecut Sheet; SR - Redmond Plain Alpha; MM paint-black; Versa ink - black; AL - Christmas buttons; Sakura Aqualip - black; Steadler Black pen; Black Mesh
Thanks for looking!

Mini Address Book

When I have nothing to do, I blog hop... hoping to see some inspiration to be able to start on something. In one of the blogs that I visited, (forgive me, i forgot to bookmark the site) I saw cute mini telephone book. So an idea came in and decided to make my version of it. Hopefully I get to inspire someone too!This is such an easy project plus you will get to use those extra pages of your Maya Road Mini Books. Yup! the cover of this mini book are just pages of the Maya Road Mini book. The pages inside are white Cardstock which I printed Name, Address... on. Perfect to give as gifts to your friends.. I'm making another one again... will be posting soon!
Title: my little address book
Materials Used: 2 pages from the Maya Road 6x6 Binder Book; Stemma -Black and Teal Stripes & flower pattern; Inque Boutique Stamps - Mini Enthusiastic - Upper & Lower stamps; Versa Ink Black; Sakura aqualip black; DCWV Cardstock - black & white; Black, Blue ribbons and fibers; 3 metal rings; Craft express Acrylic stamps; Color box white ink pad; Sassafras Border stamps; Uniball signo white pen

Layouts for Rekindled Moments....

Here are 4 layouts for Rekindled Moments.. I'm always excited when Jane asks me to do a layout or project that will showcase her wonderful products. This time, she asked me to work on Scribble Scrabble and White out Collection by WRMK. Here are my layouts....
These are a few snapshots of Harvey learning how to ride a bicycle. This bike was given to him as a birthday present by my sis-in-laws. He super duper loves to play with it.

Title: Look at me No Hands
Journaling: Harvey is learning how to ride his bike... he loves it!
Materials Used: WRMK - White Out - Explore - Escape, Rucksuck, and 3 more papers from the explore kit; WRMK - White Out - Explore - chipboards letters; WRMK - White Out - Explore - chipboards tags; WRMK - White Out - Explore - diecuts (included in the kit); WRMK - White Out - Explore - Rub ons white; Karen Foster Brads; Versa Ink Black; Steadler black pen

At last, I was able to use these pics in a layout. This is Harvey during his 1st birthday. And I also have to show you his Cake, its so cute...had second thoughts of eating them...

LAYOUT - for consideration to be published!!! (crossing my fingers!)

Title: Room to Grow

Journaling: Your first birthday party was a blast!!! We picked Sesame street theme because Elmo was your favorite. Love planning every detail of it, from the balloons, food, to the decor and game prizes - everything! Simply because I want the best for you!

Materials Used: WRMK - White Out -Prominade - Dance Card, Petticoat, Parasol; WRMK - White Out -Prominade - Chipboard tags; WRMK - White Out - Explore - Rub ons white; American Crafts Ribbons; Foof a la buttons; BG Chipboards - elements; MM paint - cornflower, sunflower, nutmeg, cranberry, evergreen; WRMK Eyelets; Pebeo - azul & brun; Judikins Diamond Glaze; Uniball Signo white pen

This is one of my favorite photos of Henry and Harvey. This was taken during one of our strolls in Greenbelt.

Title : US
Journaling: Daddy and Harvey Greenbelt park - Sept 2007
Materials Used: Scribble Scrabble- Spencer- trees-polkadots, circle-stipes, black birds-doodley; Scribble Scrabble - Spencer Shapes diecuts; Scribble Scrabble - Spencer Alphabet diecuts; Sakura Aqualip - Black; magic Mesh - Brown; MM Paint - Deep Sea & Evergreen; Pebeo - Pearl White; Fancy Pants - Felts; Maya road - Office Sheer Notes; 7G Journaling tags; Momotara Ribbon; DCWV cardstock - Tan & Black; Heidi Swapp Crown Chipboards

Looks sweet? Wait till you get to see them play. These 2 are like balls bursting with energy!!! This is Harvey's cousin Sophia. Title: Cousins
Jounaling: Harvey and Sophia are cousins and besat of friends too! They seldom see each other but when they do, every furniture in the house moves. Both of them are loaded with so much energy that they are like bursting with it. On the lighter side, both are sweet and loving, both, so adorable.
Materials Used: Scribble Scrabble - Hollie - Flowery raisin, Plaid- Yellow paisely, Yellow doodled dots; Scribble Scrabble - Hollie - Shapes diecuts; Maya Road Sheer Alphas; Prima Flowers; AAS Chipboard; Perfect Pearls Powder; Pebeo Brown; MM Paint Sunflower; Colox box chestnut roan; Black Steadler pen; DCWV Cardstock - White & Pink

By the way, I would to invite you all to join Rekindled Moment's WRMK & Scribble scrabble Challenges... You can view all the detail and requirements here. Hope to see your work soon!

Another Set of Goodies from the Mail...

Wow!!! i was so excited when the mailman came in to our house the other day.... He handed me a package and it came from Artz de Scrap Singapore! I won their altered wall decor a few months ago and here is my yummy prize!!! Thanks so much Wati & Liza for sending these!!! I love it!!! Thanks so much for these!!!

Oh Goodies!!!

I won a Prize Kit & a 20RM GC for winning in Scrap-n-Crop's monthly challenge. Thanks Liza and Valerie for these. Havent use my 20 Rm CG yet but I got my prize kit already!!! Liza send it through Bernadette (thanks so much), a Filipina who came home from Singapore. I would also like to thank Timi for getting this kit from Bernadette (She's from Laguna - that why. hihi). These are yummy!!! Cant wait to play with it. Thanks so much for these!!

Active Me

Here's a layout Ive made for Shacking up with the design team at IBSS. We're in round 4 already and too bad, i wasnt able to upload on time. My computer gave up on me a few days ago... but neways...

Here's Veronica's layout...

And here's my version....

Title: Active Me

Jounaling: harvey is having so much fun in this ball pool. He never wants to come out anymore.

Materials Used: KI Lace CS, SR Ashville pp; DCWV red & Black CS; Leecho Pearls 3d paint - blue red yellow green; Uniball signo white pen; daisy ds rubons

Henry enrolled me at a driving school & our Sunday Lunch!

Yup! Henry enrolled me at a driving school! He wanted me to learn how to drive ASAP since I'll be the one to bring harvey to school this coming June. Im a bit nervous about this...but I know I can pull this thing off hihi! My lessons will start may 3!!! Wish me luck hehehe!

After enrolling, Henry & I've decided to have our lunch at Amici's! They are popular for their pizzas and pastas! And my two boys just love pizza and pasta so much... here are the evidences...
We ordered: Spaghetti Alla Pescatora
Cannelloni Agli Spinaci
And Ai Quatro Formaggi (four cheese pizza - Yummy!)
A picture of me & my son...

The rest of the week for Harvey...

Here are days 2, 3, 4 & 5 of Harvey's trial schooling.... Parents are only ask to stay on the waiting area.

Day 2... They are asked to bring extra shirts, powder, cologne, comb etc... They are taught how to groom themselves...

Day 3

Day 4 Day 5 - Harvey had his first flag ceremony...

This is quite an experience to us both. I was quite happy with the outcome of this free trial. Harvey was assessed to be a very sociable boy. They teacher also told me that, he can also start an activity on his own and he can clearly verbally express his feelings or his needs. And I really just couldn't believe that my baby is now ready for school.

Harvey's First Time to go to School

I have been looking for the perfect school for Harvey since February. I have one in mind but the location of the school is quite far from our place. But I love this school so much...that is where I also had my nursery days, too bad that their Makati branch transfered. But even though thats the case, I still insisted on it... My husband ask me if I was sure of it - because I will be the one who will be bring Harvey to school everyday. To cut the story short... Harvey availed their free 1 week trial. The teachers then will assess the kids if they are already fit to go to school or what level will they belong. Harvey was so excited about the whole idea of going to school. That week brought us some adjustments like waking up early in the morning to prepare his things etc... Henry was the one who brings us to school, then I have to wait for Harvey for about 2.5 hours then we are on our own in going home. And because I still dont know how to drive, we just took a cab home.

Here are a few pics of harvey during the 1 week trial...

Day 1....

I was so excited to see Harvey after his first day. He was rushing towards me and shouting "Mommy! Mommy!" He already have stories to tell plus He was already singing a song he learned on his first day! Makes me really proud!

I miss updating my blog....

A lot has been happening this past few days.... so much to share but no time to update my blog... plus, my computer broke down. Things weren't the same when that happened to my computer... good thing I have my sis-in-laws with whom i can borrow a laptop just to check my mails. Im currently uploading pictures taken by my camera etc.... hopefully I can share them with you ASAP.

Fun (Manila Ocean Park)

These pictures were taken during our first visit to Manila Ocean Park. Harvey had a grand time - seeing all the different kinds of aquatic animals. I made this layout for a challenge at Scrap-n-Crop. Challenges there are so unique... This time, we were presented with a menu.. each corresponds to a use of a specific use of scrap materials. We have to choose at least one from each group then use it in our page... here's my take...

Menu Choices:
main dish - Nasi Lemak - Use chipboards
side dishes - sambal Petai - handwritten journaling
dessert - tau foo fah - use paint
drinks - coke - your choice of paper

Title: Fun

Journaling: This is our first visit to Manila Ocean Park. Were so excited! This is a perfect place to spend family time.

Materials Used: Rouge de garance - aile ou fleur; KI Multi border stickers; Scrapworks Alpha Chipboards; Maya road Scallop frame chipboards; MM Diecuts; Maya road Sheer notes; KI Lace CS; lace; MM paint - Acorn, Deep sea, meadow; Uniball signo pen

He Loves to Bond

I made this layout for the third round of IBSS Shaking with the Design Team. This round, it's Angela's turn. Love her work in the gallery. Here's my chosen layout...Title: He Loves 2 Bond

Journaling: Harvey loves quiet time with his dad. I know, because I can see it in his eyes how happy he is whenever he has this chance. Oftentimes, they just sit together & Harvey begins to ask about the things around him.

Materials Used: Cosmo Cricket - Dutch Girl - Anna; Cosmo cricket - Hey Sugar - diecuts; Daisy Ds rubons; hambly - Rubons; MM paint - Deep sea; Inque Boutique Stamp; WRMK - Metal; AC Thickers; Color box Chestnut roan; Steadler brown Pen

Celebrate Life's Sweet Moments

These pictures were taken last Easter 2008. We were strolling the mall (Mall of Asia) then I saw Krispy Kreme. They were selling egg-shaped donuts for the day. So, I immediately fall in line to buy Harvey some egg shaped donuts. As I was approaching the counter, I saw a signage - Make you own egg-shaped donuts!!! I ask my husband If we could let Harvey try. Harvey was so excited. Good thing I have the camera with me hihi! I saw a perfect picture opportunity!!! Here's the layout I made...

Title: Celebrate Life's Sweet Moments

Journaling:(hidden tag)It was easter 2008 when your dad & I've decided to buy you some egg-shaped donuts. They have this promo for easter-Make your own donut. I was so excited to let you try it 7 so r you. I can see you really had fun doing those donuts & it was the sweetest I've tasted...

Materials Used: Cosmo Cricket - halfway cafe - Winona, Oklahoma City, Stripstease, Flagstaff, BarstowCosmo cricket - Freedom Rubons; Cosmo Cricket - halfway Cafe-Diecuts; Cosmo Cricket - halfaway cafe journal cards; CI alpha stickers; AAS Rubon; Sakura Aqualip - Black; MM paint Black & cranberry; Versa ink Black; WRMK eyelets; ribbon; BG chipboard alpha - wilma

My Singapore Adventure

I made this layout using pictures of Henry's visit to Singapore (Jan.2008). I was planning to make a mini album about his travel but I had so many pictures developed so I could spare two pictures for a layout. Here's my entry to round 2 of Itty Bitty's Shaking with the DT. This week, It's Mara's turn... Ive decided to lift this page....

Here's my take....

Title: My Singapore Adventure
Materials Used: Materials Used: DCWV CS - Black & White; mayaroad Chipboard Arrows; Scenic Route Sticker Alpha; Ci Sticker Alphas, Hambly Rubons; MM Paint - Acorn Black & Cranberry; Karen Foster Plates

Thanks for looking!