As I write this post, my Becky Higgins Project Life Kit is now on its way to my home. It has been months waiting for this and I can't wait to receive and open my very own Project Life Kit.
I first learned about Project Life around June of this year while surfing the net for scrapbooking ideas. I stumbled upon Becky Higgins website and I have been hooked waiting... waiting... waiting... for the Project Life products to be available again.
You see, I have two boys and I have been wanting to scrap their first year since my eldest turned one, but there are so many pictures to scrap but so little time. I am also partial to journalling. I love making captions so that I know what the pictures are about. I also love to journal. I have been into making a diary since I was 7 years old, but I also live a very busy life.
I really think Project Life is the answer to all of my documenting problems.
So in 2012, my Scrapbooking Goals are as follows:
1. I want to be able to document my two sons' first year and the milestones in their lives this year.
2. I want to be able to document my year, a week at a time to keep track of my goals this year.
Just those two goals.
I will still continue to do traditional scrapbooking because I love the creative exercise. I am not an artsy person but I love art and scrapbooking gives me the opportunity to do art. I've always loved doing collages since high school and scrapbooking is a creative outlet that lets me think and develop vision setting and decision making.
Vision setting? Decision making? I know. It seems a like a long shot, but when you are faced with so many products and so many techniques, it's a joy to be able to commit to a creative vision and decide which products to use in executing that vision.
Sometimes I stare at a blank 12x12 for hours not knowing what to do. I scour the web for inspiration only to realize that it is still my vision that prevails. It may not be nice and pretty as what I see on other scrappers' weblogs, but it is mine and I am proud of it.
2012 is my year -- being the Year of the Dragon and I will seize every opportunity to become better and more productive.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
PS: For more details about Project Life check out Becky Higgins website here.
I ordered my Project Life kit from scraplicious.com.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
A Giveaway!
I have not visited my favorite sketch challenge blog Once Upon A Sketch for several days now so just imagine my delight when I saw this yummy giveaway post here.
They are giving away this wonderful kit featuring Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Collection.
This is just so generous of OUAS. For the details on how to win this kit click here.
Thank you OUAS for this opportunity to win this kit. ;-)
Scrappingly,
Peachy :-)
They are giving away this wonderful kit featuring Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Collection.
This is just so generous of OUAS. For the details on how to win this kit click here.
Thank you OUAS for this opportunity to win this kit. ;-)
Scrappingly,
Peachy :-)
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Why I Scrap
Since my childhood, I have already been cutting paper and putting stickers in my photo albums. But, it was only in 2005 when I attended a scrapbooking class that I discovered the joyous world of scrapbooking and documenting life.
In 2005, my only desire was to document my wedding preparations and also the wedding itself. But as the years went by and my family grew, my reasons to scrap also became greater. When my son Nico came and later Rocky, the reasons became more compelling and I just found myself scrapping every weekend at home.
I love this hobby. It ensures that memories are turned into little treasures for the future. This is a gift that should be nurtured and I am thankful.
Journalling Reads: I started scrapping in 2005 before I got married. At first, it was to document our wedding and our life together. But, as our family grew, the more I felt the desire to document our lives as we all grow together to become better persons. I scrap because I love. Peachy, 11-13-11
This is a layout I made using the November 01 sketch of the once upon a sketch challenge. I used Basic Grey Out of Print collection patterned papers. I also used a prima mask here (the brick wall), and Adirondack acrylic paint dabber in Terracotta and October Afternoon Sprinklers (mist) -Comet Trail from the Rocket Age collection. I also used mists from the same October Afternoon collection in Night Sky and Robot Blue. I think it turned out pretty well... :-)
Peachy :-)
In 2005, my only desire was to document my wedding preparations and also the wedding itself. But as the years went by and my family grew, my reasons to scrap also became greater. When my son Nico came and later Rocky, the reasons became more compelling and I just found myself scrapping every weekend at home.
I love this hobby. It ensures that memories are turned into little treasures for the future. This is a gift that should be nurtured and I am thankful.
Journalling Reads: I started scrapping in 2005 before I got married. At first, it was to document our wedding and our life together. But, as our family grew, the more I felt the desire to document our lives as we all grow together to become better persons. I scrap because I love. Peachy, 11-13-11
This is a layout I made using the November 01 sketch of the once upon a sketch challenge. I used Basic Grey Out of Print collection patterned papers. I also used a prima mask here (the brick wall), and Adirondack acrylic paint dabber in Terracotta and October Afternoon Sprinklers (mist) -Comet Trail from the Rocket Age collection. I also used mists from the same October Afternoon collection in Night Sky and Robot Blue. I think it turned out pretty well... :-)
Peachy :-)
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
A Feast with Friends
Last year, during my visit to San Francisco, California, I was hosted by the lovely couple Mr. and Mrs. Cari and Marlyn De Las Llagas to a wonderful afternoon buffet of wonderful homecooked Bicolano dishes. I wanted to scrap this but I couldn't find the inspiration until this Tuesday's Sassy Lil Sketch featured here.
Here is my take on that sketch:
The friends who attended were all from Iriga City, our hometown and I some from neighboring towns. There were so many guests so they decided to take a group picture of all the girls first and then all the males. I had so much fun seeing old friends and meeting new ones. It was strange to eat local Bicolano food in California though. We had tilapia, laing, and a lot of other meat dishes. Truly it brought me back home.
Peachy :-)
Monday, September 19, 2011
A New Love
I have been sick for at least a week now. I'm still not fully recovered although I have been getting better everyday with rest, meds and lots of fluids. Staying at home made me want to scrap and the sketch challenge blog Once Upon a Sketch was just the right thing to inspire me. I submitted a layout a while back, I'm submitting another layout now because I like the sketch they posted. Here is my take on that sketch.
This is a picture of my Mom and my eldest son Nico. It was taken after Nico's Baptism. I truly love this picture. Nico is already a little bored waiting for the next activity (the reception) but Mom is still all smiles.
Peachy :-)
Monday, September 5, 2011
Scrap Laureat 2011: A real FEAST!
Last Saturday, September 03, 2011, I attended the Scrap Laureat organized by Studio Azul in cooperation with the Pinoy Scrapbooker Mods and sponsored by Visual Creations and Ippity Stamps. This happened at the Cameron Hall, North Forbes, Makati City.
It was my first major scrapping event so I was very excited and had high hopes and I am glad to report that they didn't disappoint in a "major-major" way.
I arrived a little past 8AM. I registered and got a prize from the grab bag -- a silver leafing pen -- and I was already so happy and the event haven't even started yet. It may be a little shallow, but scrapbookers in the Philippines know how expensive and difficult it is to source out scrapbooking tools and products. So, any item that will expand yoru creativity is always welcome.
The table seating was pre-arranged and I was glad to be seated with April Lim, Arlene David and Liza Bermudez. April was our trainor in one of the LI classes and I love how fast she can scrap. she is also very kind and accomodating in helping newbies like me in using techniques and sharing tips. Arlene is familiar to me because I met her in one of Iris Uy's classes. Her sunny personality made our table light and happy. I just met Liza, although I've seen her name and work in scrapbooking circles since I could remember. I immediately felt at home in my table and whatever anxiety I had totally dissipated.
While waiting for the event to start, I explored around the venue. They had a paper and cardstock station, a creativity station that had a die-cut, painting and stamping area. Visual Creations and Studio Azul had their booths too. VC had 20% discount on their items so I was able to buy an MS puncher for P760 (from P900) and Glimmer Glam for P240 (P300). Studio Azul had kits for sale too, P300 for earlier than 2010 kits and P500 for 2010 kits. These were originally P1,000 per kit.
The event was well-organized with the help of the Pinoy Scrapbookers Mods. Our table's Mod was Mia Caniza who was also very kind and accomodating. Other tables had Cabbie Lopez, Au Lim, Nita Sy and other pinoy scrapbookers. It was totally a blast specially since I only see their names and their work on line.
We started off with the starter kit which had several papers and cardstock, lots of Tim Holtz die cuts, a cardstock die cut 12x12m, an ippity stamo and a stamp set by Studio Azul. The rules are, once a scrapbooker finishes 2 LOs she/he becomes entitled to 5 patterned papers (PPS) or cardstock (CS) of her choice. Once the table finishes 10 LOs, the table is entitled to choose 5 items from the "dimsum" cart. This is on top of the materials already laid at the table for the the whole table's use which is a LOT! and I do mean A LOT! There were die cuts, ribbons, cardstock, patterned papers, buttons, rub-ons, a whole bag of prima flowers, CS stickers from cosmo cricket, basic grey and other known brands. It was just too much for a newbie like me -- it was scrapbooking overload -- It was crazy! I didn't know where or how to start.
Anyway, the Warm-Up Sketch Challenge did the trick and soon I was trimming paper and choosing my embellishments. Here is my entry to that challenge:
I looked at my watch before starting my 2nd LO and saw that it was already 11 o'clock. I thought, if I ever wanted to get myself to that PP station, I better get my groove going. So, there I was, happily cutting scraps, looking for appropriate embellishments and here is my 2nd LO.
At around 11:30, it was announced that lunch was already served, but you'd be surprised as not a single butt lifted from their seat. After about two minutes though, my table decided to go for it and have lunch early.
The food was very very good. Three viands of beef, chicken and a vegetable dish, rice, a cupcake and some gelatin. I kept on going back for more food -- and I tell you, I never go for seconds in these buffet style feasts. ( I am the worst company to bring to an eat-all-you-can restaurant). This tells you how wonderfully prepared the food was.
But another surprise was also how small the dining area was. Imagine, we had something like 7 tables with an average of about 5 persons to a table but the dining area only had 3 tables. But surprisingly, nobody complained about the space because the dining area was utilized by a very few people at a time since a lot of the people wanted to scrap rather than eat. Talking about dedication!
After lunch, Liza went on to do her breast milk pumped which reminded me that I might also leak anytime by this time. All 3 of us who were left at the table scrapped our time away. This is my 3rd LO.
At around 1PM, we were invited to join the scrap throwdown where we were supposed to beat CV who held the speed scrapping record in the last scrap buffet. Our table joined also but we were beaten by Bessie Del Rosario, another scrapbooking friend from Lasting Impressions. I was so happy for her but she was disqualified because she lacked one embellishment. The rules called for 3 PPs, 3 embellishments, 2 photos and 1 tim holtz die cut from the starter kit. Here is my entry to that challenge:
In the afternoon, I was still able to scrap two more which includes my entry to the shoot, print scrap challenge. We were supposed to take a picture at the event, print it and scrap it. These are the LOs:
In the midst of doing the last 2 LOs, we had merienda of Lomi and siopao which was also very filling. In fact I ate 2 siopao.
The whole event was punctuated by a raffle where everyone got a prize. My prize was a heart-shaped mini-album.
At 4PM the sketch challenges were declared closed to make time for judging. At 5PM the scrapping was declared closed. I used the last hour to make 4 cards. Later, the winners were announce and the best announcement of all, the "No Take Home" Policy was lifted and everyone got to take home what was on the table.
The good thing is that my table mates were veteran scrapbookers and were no longer interested to take most of the stash home so I ended up bringing home most of it. I was sooo happy!
I left the event very fulfilled. I was able to scrap 6 LOs, met new friends and learned -- learned -- learned! I can't wait for the next scrapping event.
It was my first major scrapping event so I was very excited and had high hopes and I am glad to report that they didn't disappoint in a "major-major" way.
I arrived a little past 8AM. I registered and got a prize from the grab bag -- a silver leafing pen -- and I was already so happy and the event haven't even started yet. It may be a little shallow, but scrapbookers in the Philippines know how expensive and difficult it is to source out scrapbooking tools and products. So, any item that will expand yoru creativity is always welcome.
The table seating was pre-arranged and I was glad to be seated with April Lim, Arlene David and Liza Bermudez. April was our trainor in one of the LI classes and I love how fast she can scrap. she is also very kind and accomodating in helping newbies like me in using techniques and sharing tips. Arlene is familiar to me because I met her in one of Iris Uy's classes. Her sunny personality made our table light and happy. I just met Liza, although I've seen her name and work in scrapbooking circles since I could remember. I immediately felt at home in my table and whatever anxiety I had totally dissipated.
While waiting for the event to start, I explored around the venue. They had a paper and cardstock station, a creativity station that had a die-cut, painting and stamping area. Visual Creations and Studio Azul had their booths too. VC had 20% discount on their items so I was able to buy an MS puncher for P760 (from P900) and Glimmer Glam for P240 (P300). Studio Azul had kits for sale too, P300 for earlier than 2010 kits and P500 for 2010 kits. These were originally P1,000 per kit.
The event was well-organized with the help of the Pinoy Scrapbookers Mods. Our table's Mod was Mia Caniza who was also very kind and accomodating. Other tables had Cabbie Lopez, Au Lim, Nita Sy and other pinoy scrapbookers. It was totally a blast specially since I only see their names and their work on line.
We started off with the starter kit which had several papers and cardstock, lots of Tim Holtz die cuts, a cardstock die cut 12x12m, an ippity stamo and a stamp set by Studio Azul. The rules are, once a scrapbooker finishes 2 LOs she/he becomes entitled to 5 patterned papers (PPS) or cardstock (CS) of her choice. Once the table finishes 10 LOs, the table is entitled to choose 5 items from the "dimsum" cart. This is on top of the materials already laid at the table for the the whole table's use which is a LOT! and I do mean A LOT! There were die cuts, ribbons, cardstock, patterned papers, buttons, rub-ons, a whole bag of prima flowers, CS stickers from cosmo cricket, basic grey and other known brands. It was just too much for a newbie like me -- it was scrapbooking overload -- It was crazy! I didn't know where or how to start.
Anyway, the Warm-Up Sketch Challenge did the trick and soon I was trimming paper and choosing my embellishments. Here is my entry to that challenge:
I looked at my watch before starting my 2nd LO and saw that it was already 11 o'clock. I thought, if I ever wanted to get myself to that PP station, I better get my groove going. So, there I was, happily cutting scraps, looking for appropriate embellishments and here is my 2nd LO.
At around 11:30, it was announced that lunch was already served, but you'd be surprised as not a single butt lifted from their seat. After about two minutes though, my table decided to go for it and have lunch early.
The food was very very good. Three viands of beef, chicken and a vegetable dish, rice, a cupcake and some gelatin. I kept on going back for more food -- and I tell you, I never go for seconds in these buffet style feasts. ( I am the worst company to bring to an eat-all-you-can restaurant). This tells you how wonderfully prepared the food was.
But another surprise was also how small the dining area was. Imagine, we had something like 7 tables with an average of about 5 persons to a table but the dining area only had 3 tables. But surprisingly, nobody complained about the space because the dining area was utilized by a very few people at a time since a lot of the people wanted to scrap rather than eat. Talking about dedication!
After lunch, Liza went on to do her breast milk pumped which reminded me that I might also leak anytime by this time. All 3 of us who were left at the table scrapped our time away. This is my 3rd LO.
At around 1PM, we were invited to join the scrap throwdown where we were supposed to beat CV who held the speed scrapping record in the last scrap buffet. Our table joined also but we were beaten by Bessie Del Rosario, another scrapbooking friend from Lasting Impressions. I was so happy for her but she was disqualified because she lacked one embellishment. The rules called for 3 PPs, 3 embellishments, 2 photos and 1 tim holtz die cut from the starter kit. Here is my entry to that challenge:
In the afternoon, I was still able to scrap two more which includes my entry to the shoot, print scrap challenge. We were supposed to take a picture at the event, print it and scrap it. These are the LOs:
In the midst of doing the last 2 LOs, we had merienda of Lomi and siopao which was also very filling. In fact I ate 2 siopao.
The whole event was punctuated by a raffle where everyone got a prize. My prize was a heart-shaped mini-album.
At 4PM the sketch challenges were declared closed to make time for judging. At 5PM the scrapping was declared closed. I used the last hour to make 4 cards. Later, the winners were announce and the best announcement of all, the "No Take Home" Policy was lifted and everyone got to take home what was on the table.
The good thing is that my table mates were veteran scrapbookers and were no longer interested to take most of the stash home so I ended up bringing home most of it. I was sooo happy!
I left the event very fulfilled. I was able to scrap 6 LOs, met new friends and learned -- learned -- learned! I can't wait for the next scrapping event.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
My Weblife
Opened my browser today. Answered a quiz on webifyme.org. Got a collage of my weblife.
I can't believe how true the symbols on the collage mean. If you have time and want to know what the stuff on the collage mean you can check it here.
I can't believe how true the symbols on the collage mean. If you have time and want to know what the stuff on the collage mean you can check it here.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Share
I joined a free class on Big Picture called Big Idea Festival. It's my first class on Big Picture and this is my first submission. The class started yesterday (Aug. 15). I am really excited.
I made this for the class.
Amy Tan's template was so simple and I loved it because it was focused on journalling which I love.
I decided to print the template -- see the cutting guides still printed. I did not erase it or cut the template on the guides. Then I mist the cardstock with some smooch spritz, used fiskars punch on the edges, matted it on some old 8x8 patterned paper I have in my stash. I used basic grey marjolaine chipboard stickers as embellishments.
Journalling reads: Time. Laughter. Love. Stories. Pictures. Layouts. Techniques. Wisdom. Realizations. Lessons Learned. Food. Recipes. Restaurants. Moments. Places. Sceneries. A sunrise. A sunset. A lingering melody. A moving song. Talents. Skills. Knowledge. Advice. Discoveries. Curiosities. Something that make me smile. These are the things I love to share... to make a day and make someone happy.
I made this for the class.
Amy Tan's template was so simple and I loved it because it was focused on journalling which I love.
I decided to print the template -- see the cutting guides still printed. I did not erase it or cut the template on the guides. Then I mist the cardstock with some smooch spritz, used fiskars punch on the edges, matted it on some old 8x8 patterned paper I have in my stash. I used basic grey marjolaine chipboard stickers as embellishments.
Journalling reads: Time. Laughter. Love. Stories. Pictures. Layouts. Techniques. Wisdom. Realizations. Lessons Learned. Food. Recipes. Restaurants. Moments. Places. Sceneries. A sunrise. A sunset. A lingering melody. A moving song. Talents. Skills. Knowledge. Advice. Discoveries. Curiosities. Something that make me smile. These are the things I love to share... to make a day and make someone happy.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
A Perfect Day
I have been making layouts from sketches and challenges on line since I started scrapping, but I never got the nerve to upload them.
Today, after doing an LO from the "once upon a sketch" challenge blog, I was so pleased that I decided to upload it here.
Title: A Perfect Day
Journaling: A perfect day is best spent discovering new places. Lombard St., San Francisco, California, USA., July 2010.
Materials: Cosmo Cricket Material Girl and Garden Variety Double Deck paper pack, Titling from Nikki Sivils We Are Family Cardstock Stickers.
Tools: Martha Stewart puncher, scissors, MM Slice, foam dots, double adhesive tape
This is a picture taken of me at the foot of the famed Lombard St. in San Francisco, California, USA during a visit July of last year. I have been wanting to scrap this but never really found the right sketch or challenge.
I used left over patterned papers from the double deck paper pack of the material girl and garden variety lines of Cosmo Cricket. I have wanted to use the flowers from the sheet "Inspiration" of the Material Girl collection. I felt that this was one of the best opportunities to cut-out and use the flowers. I used my Slice to cut-out 3 sizes of butterflies from the basics 2 design card. I used martha stewart punch for the scalloped edge.
I really enjoyed doing this layout despite the interruption of breastfeeding my 4-mo old.
Peachy <3 :-)
Today, after doing an LO from the "once upon a sketch" challenge blog, I was so pleased that I decided to upload it here.
Title: A Perfect Day
Journaling: A perfect day is best spent discovering new places. Lombard St., San Francisco, California, USA., July 2010.
Materials: Cosmo Cricket Material Girl and Garden Variety Double Deck paper pack, Titling from Nikki Sivils We Are Family Cardstock Stickers.
Tools: Martha Stewart puncher, scissors, MM Slice, foam dots, double adhesive tape
This is a picture taken of me at the foot of the famed Lombard St. in San Francisco, California, USA during a visit July of last year. I have been wanting to scrap this but never really found the right sketch or challenge.
I used left over patterned papers from the double deck paper pack of the material girl and garden variety lines of Cosmo Cricket. I have wanted to use the flowers from the sheet "Inspiration" of the Material Girl collection. I felt that this was one of the best opportunities to cut-out and use the flowers. I used my Slice to cut-out 3 sizes of butterflies from the basics 2 design card. I used martha stewart punch for the scalloped edge.
I really enjoyed doing this layout despite the interruption of breastfeeding my 4-mo old.
Peachy <3 :-)
Sunday, May 29, 2011
A Day of FIRSTS!
Yesterday, May 28, 2011, I attended a class at Lasting Impressions conducted by April Joy Lim. I was so excited to attend this when I first learned about it about the end of April. Another reason why I wanted to attend was because the class featured making a mini-album from a kit by Basic Grey and this will be my first time to do one ever.
I arrived late again due to the rains plus the fact that I just came in from Bicol at 5AM. The traffic was bad due to the rains and the turn from Edsa to Ortigas (towards Greenhills from QC) took forever.
The fee for the class was P1,700. For this amount, I got the Marjolaine Circle Album Kit (Circle Mini Album in Milk Chocolate) and a Cosmo Cricket 12x12 patterned paper pad featuring the Garden Variety and the Material Girl lines. I'm so happy with the amount of papers I got from this class. I had so much left over to use in other LOs.
It was a whole day class. In the morning we did the mini album kit. There is a step-by-step guide included in the kit so we could do it at our own pace. But of course, we were more confident because we had April to explain processes and techniques. She also made a cutting guide for the strips. I believe this was extra and not included in the kit. Therefore, doing the mini album was a breeze. Most of the scrappers were done with the mini-album in the morning. I finished with mine before 2:00 (lunchtime included :-).
I started with the LOs at about 2:00 PM. My goal was to finish at least 4 LOs so I can get the bucket of Prima Flowers which was the prize for those who finished at least 4. Also, I wanted to finish before 4:30PM so I'd have time to shop for scrapping things.
Again, doing the LOs was easy because of the step-by-step guide provided by April for 15 Layouts. READ: 15 LAYOUTS! April promised us that the LOs were quick to do. Quicker if you are a fast scrapper. I still consider myself a novice despite my 5 years in this hobby so I don't know about that. (lol)
But, surprise - surprise! It was indeed a day of firsts. My first mini-album in the morning and in the afternoon I was able to do 4 layouts in one sitting. Of course, the prize was a bonus. As they say that for a scrapper "the finished LO is the reward itself".
Here are the 4 LOs I was able to finish in 2 and 1/2 hours.
This is the first layout I did. I was so happy with the result and so inspired that I immediately went to my second LO.
I'm really proud of this layout. The picture and the elements go together. The picture is of my first pamangkin, Hershey. Thanks to April for your LO which I copied... :-)
When I got home, I was still so high with my accomplishment that I finished two more LOs. :-)
In this LO, I had to mat the pictures because it's size is smaller than the one required in April's LO. I believe it still turned out well. :-)
I'm so happy I attended this class. April was so helpful and not at all intimidating to approach. She's a really fast scrapper. I commented her on it when I first met her in Pia and Ria's class. Her LOs are very nicely put together but easy to do. You can see her LOs for the class here LOs used in the Class by April Lim
I would also have to thank Vivian of Lasting Impressions. The month long discounts at the store was another reason for me to come to Manila and attend the class. She also treated the class to a Shakeys take-out merienda of pizza, although food was not included in the fee. I am looking forward to attend more classes at Lasting Impressions.
This is one long post, another first in this blog. I'm looking forward to post more LOs here in the future.
I arrived late again due to the rains plus the fact that I just came in from Bicol at 5AM. The traffic was bad due to the rains and the turn from Edsa to Ortigas (towards Greenhills from QC) took forever.
The fee for the class was P1,700. For this amount, I got the Marjolaine Circle Album Kit (Circle Mini Album in Milk Chocolate) and a Cosmo Cricket 12x12 patterned paper pad featuring the Garden Variety and the Material Girl lines. I'm so happy with the amount of papers I got from this class. I had so much left over to use in other LOs.
It was a whole day class. In the morning we did the mini album kit. There is a step-by-step guide included in the kit so we could do it at our own pace. But of course, we were more confident because we had April to explain processes and techniques. She also made a cutting guide for the strips. I believe this was extra and not included in the kit. Therefore, doing the mini album was a breeze. Most of the scrappers were done with the mini-album in the morning. I finished with mine before 2:00 (lunchtime included :-).
I started with the LOs at about 2:00 PM. My goal was to finish at least 4 LOs so I can get the bucket of Prima Flowers which was the prize for those who finished at least 4. Also, I wanted to finish before 4:30PM so I'd have time to shop for scrapping things.
Again, doing the LOs was easy because of the step-by-step guide provided by April for 15 Layouts. READ: 15 LAYOUTS! April promised us that the LOs were quick to do. Quicker if you are a fast scrapper. I still consider myself a novice despite my 5 years in this hobby so I don't know about that. (lol)
But, surprise - surprise! It was indeed a day of firsts. My first mini-album in the morning and in the afternoon I was able to do 4 layouts in one sitting. Of course, the prize was a bonus. As they say that for a scrapper "the finished LO is the reward itself".
Here are the 4 LOs I was able to finish in 2 and 1/2 hours.
This is the first layout I did. I was so happy with the result and so inspired that I immediately went to my second LO.
I'm really proud of this layout. The picture and the elements go together. The picture is of my first pamangkin, Hershey. Thanks to April for your LO which I copied... :-)
When I got home, I was still so high with my accomplishment that I finished two more LOs. :-)
In this LO, I had to mat the pictures because it's size is smaller than the one required in April's LO. I believe it still turned out well. :-)
I'm so happy I attended this class. April was so helpful and not at all intimidating to approach. She's a really fast scrapper. I commented her on it when I first met her in Pia and Ria's class. Her LOs are very nicely put together but easy to do. You can see her LOs for the class here LOs used in the Class by April Lim
I would also have to thank Vivian of Lasting Impressions. The month long discounts at the store was another reason for me to come to Manila and attend the class. She also treated the class to a Shakeys take-out merienda of pizza, although food was not included in the fee. I am looking forward to attend more classes at Lasting Impressions.
This is one long post, another first in this blog. I'm looking forward to post more LOs here in the future.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Back to Scrapping
After about two years, a spring cleaning of my home office unearthed my old scrapbook materials. This rediscovery brought me to open my old scrapbook email group and internet surf on new scrapbook trends. I also attended a class at Lasting Impressions which sealed the comeback of the "scrapping mojo". Here are some LOs I did while Typhoon Bebeng was raging over Cam Sur.
This LO is a scraplift from the All Weekend NSD Challenge at twopeasinabucket.com.
I hope the mojo stays...
This LO is a scraplift from the All Weekend NSD Challenge at twopeasinabucket.com.
I hope the mojo stays...
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