Cherish

I know I should have come up with a better title. But, my brain is frizzed at the moment. Was not sleeping well, probably missing the hubby who's in the Philippines (Awww, so sweet! Halerrrr!)

Here's a layout for my brother in law and his wife. (My brother in law is older than my husband but he looks so much younger.) I hope they like it.

On Holidays

After the long weekend, I need another set of holidays. Most part of Good Friday was spent in church. Saturday came and so are my friend's family. Spent a good deal preparing lunch then had a good chat with them over food. Easter Sunday was super! It was spent at the salon (not that my hair is spectacular overnight but the weight of hair on my shoulders was just unbearable hahaha so a good cut was really something). And, did I mention that through it all, I was nursing a very bad cold!

Of course, it had to open during a holiday/weekend.

I also spent some of the weekend preparing invites! Hehehe. Here's a sneak peek! Hope the girls will love these.

Happy Birthday, Sister C!

She's my little sister! Since I didn't grow up with them, I feel so blessed that she came here (after so much persuasion) and live with us.

She's the godmother of Dawter but Bebi A also calls her "ninang". The two girls like to raid her room for junk food and girly stuffs. She indulges them with Happy Meal toys and prizes if they do well in school.

She's my sister, my friend, my scrapbooking buddy! What more can I ask?!

It's her birthday tomorrow, please give her some loving --- do check our her blog, she's giving away some scrapbooking goodies!

Godmother

Instead of doing an lo about me and my daughters for mother's day, I've decided to create an lo for one of the honorary mothers of my daughters hehehe... She is my sister, and my eldest daughter's godmother, or as they fondly call her, "ninang". Ninang is Tagalog for godmother.

She is one of the most important people in our life. It was only here in Singapore, after 29 years of living apart did we live under one roof and get to know each other's quirks and perks.

Her birthday is also coming up soon. Hmmmm...

This is also my layout for Sketch 142 at Scrapbook Challenges. Check out what the other DTs have created!


I've told you last time about the other awesome activities at Scrapbook Challenges. Marilyn is showcasing a technique using stamps, Kissing Stamps, it's so cool! I would have never thought of that. (Oh, why am I so stamp-challenged!!!)

And then, there's also this week's DT challenges. One of the challenges is by Rowee ---> Word. You have to create an LO using the word "Precious". A sepia photo must be used.

And last but not the least, guess who is Pamela's pick of the week??? No other than my good friend, Mareng M. Incidentally, please check out her blog ---> her 3rd blogoversary blog candy is going on!

Family Photo

We didn't have a Christmas photo for 2008. No New Year's as well. It seemed like Christmas just passed by and we didn't really feel it. I couldn't go back anymore, we've kept the tree to have more space at home. Oh well, I'll remember 2008 as the year when we didn't have a photo hahaha.

But, we're starting 2009 with one. Bebi A was asked to bring a family photo. So, we took time to pose for one at Istana Park. Hehe.

All Of Us

My entry to Scrappin Kids October Challenge. It's their anniversary this month and they have lots of activities going on. Happy Anniversary, Scrappin Kids!

I chose Challenge #5 because it's about family. My papa who's here for a visit even commented that the title should have been "All 4 One, One 4 All" -- just because we're 4 in the family *wink* and that whatever happens, we are there for each other and that love will bind us together --- as family.

The photo was taken during Today's Parents Family Event as Plaza Singapura. It was actually a complimentary photo from Canon. It turned out great, love the Dawter T's dreamy look --- just shows her personality (sweet and always deep in her wonderland). Bebi sunshiny disposition is so evident in her smile. And as for Pre, the most loving and caring daddy.

Love the photo to bits, just have a tiny wish though... Wish I was thinner in the photo hahaha *dream on*

What I did with the paper? I traced my two pps from one of my "edgy" papers, from Rhonna Farrer. Ok ok, I can't just let go "yet" of that paper hehehe Actually the flowery B/W Imaginisce paper is just attached by glue to the polka dots B/W, also from Imaginisce. The edge on the polka dot B/W paper was originally straight cut but after staring at it for a long time, decided to put some edge to it also.

I especially love the title, I used MM shimmer alphas then used some of my black flowery rub-ons then cut it. I was aiming for MME die cut titles. I know it's a long way to go but I was happy nevertheless. I think of making more titles out of this technique. It's quite fun to do!

Lolo and Me

Lolo is the Filipino term for Grandpa. The few times my father visited, both of them were taken to each other. Dawter T sometimes call him "Lolo Pogi".

Best Buds

What a very productive week! Finished this LO late last night but took a picture of it this morning. Love this picture of Bebi A and Kuya K. The owl fits this LO wonderfully and to think that this photo was taken on our way to Jurong Bird Park made it more meaningful. I used the new Sassafras Lass "Pocket Full of Rosies" papersr. The papers are beautiful and it pains me to cut them up but I have to fulfill their life's purpose hahaha.

Speaking of cutting it up, I finally used my Fiskars Fingertip control craft knife. I was quite nervous at first but you get the hang of it later on. I used the knife to cut the branch hehehe

Journaling :

Remember This... photo was taken on our way to Jurong Bird Park. Andi and Kuya Karlo were inseparable. 3-18-08

Materials Used :

Sassafras Lass "Pocket Full of Rosies" Hooty, Sassafras Lass "Pocket Full of Rosies" Branch Out, Teresa Collins Tags & Diamonds, AC Thickers

All Of Us

Photos were taken on the eve of my 32nd's birthday. Pre couldn't help himseld and had to give their gift. And voila, the finished products --- the photos above!

Journal :

It happened Like This

Out of the blue, love came. By God, we had it sanctified.

Out of love, two girls came. By God, we are side by side.

We are a family.

Materials Used :

SEI Cupid's Candy Shop! Yum Yum Bubblegum, KI Pop Culture Coloring Book, Love Elsie Lola (red paper), Yellow Bazzill Cardstock, Inque Stamps (borrowed from Cute#1), MME All Of Us, Brushables

Techniques :

Colored the KI Pop Culture Coloring Book pp using Brushables. Had fun doing this but I can't help compare my finished product with that of Dawter T's. She's better! Hahaha!

Thankful

Got the idea to cut the KI Pop Culture Coloring Book from Lia's layout. I used my Love, Elsie Lola leftovers for the scallop and the matting. And, as for the title, my new fave embellishment, AC Thickers Chipboard. Hehe.

Journal :

THANKFUL

for the courage to take a step and try new things. Or admit defeat when I sensed one.

for making me tough to handle problems and smile and relax when it was over.

for quiet moments shared with loved-ones. That even though I face adversaties at work, I come home and they make me forget about them.

for the reason of my existence --- GOD and my FAMILY.


Note :

The journal should have been tagged per picture because each item of the journal was in relation of the pictures. But, when I started doing the layout, I don't know how to rearrange it anymore.

The Night Before Christmas

Techniques :

Doodled on the green frame to make it more festive.

Tradition :

Eversince I came here to Singapore, Christmas is spent with friends. This picture was taken at Beth's place (also a tradition, already five years in the running) after the Christmas eve mass at St. Michael's Church.

This Christmas is extra special because this is the last Christmas spent with OZ-bound friends.

{Pics of the kids below ---> Pretty as a Princess lo were taken during this Christmas}

Thea is One

Building a Family

Life-Love-Laughter