Just Swinging By

Just having fun one Sunday night, playing along with Card Patterns sketch 83. I used 6x6 paper pad for the coordinating cardstocks from Basic Grey, Swing girl stamped image from Unity stamps (thanks CJ for this!), metallic flower studs are from my bead stash from long time ago. This was fast, easy and can be easily replicated. Hope you had fun, 'cause I definitely did.

CPS SKETCH 83

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Dream.Live.Laugh.Love

This time, Im sharing a little bit about me...

I seldom do a layout for myself, but Im giving this a shot. Most of my projects are either a picture of my son or a special gift project for a friend. I really find it easier to make one for others than of myself. Is that bad? Well, I hope not. But nevertheless, I made this little something about myself as a self portrait. And this is how I see myself.

I Dream.I Live.I Laugh.I Love. That's how I described my life. I just love my life so much, sometimes I feel guilty. Ive been asking myself and God over and over... "Have I really been this good to deserve the kind of life he gave me." But then again I realized God's love and generousity is immensed and unfathomable... I should just be thankful and grateful. And in return, do the same to others, to help and give unconditionally.

This is my take for Scrap-It-Lah's Scraplift Challenge. Layout has been scraplifted from DT Yatie's LO.

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grins and giggles...

Cosmo cricket challenged us to create a layout inspired by their website page and use it as a sketch for our project. I must say the colors are really fresh and vibrant.


This is what I came up with. This was really fun to make.


This was a picture taken of my little boy one day at the playground. He was very happy playing with other kids while his daddy was so busy playing on his new toy --- a camera. Dad was a novice at photography during that time, now he's a notch higher.

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September Blogcandy

Another blogcandy from Chrissy....

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Tabitha's Tag Card

Just a little keepsake for Matthew's teacher--- Teacher Tabitha, in appreciation of her hardwork and dedication teaching 3 year old children. They can be very challenging with their neverending why's coupled with the inexhaustible energy and hyperactivity. Today we honor thee for their greatest contribution, rearing the future presidents and great world leaders in the making.

Materials used: Bo Bunnies, pattern paper from sassafras, buttons, blooms from harmonie, butterfly stamped. My take for Card Patterns sketch79.

Count your Blessings....

September is almost here. Thus my subconscious is prodding me to make something special for a very special friend --- Mary Kate! She's not one of the Olsens, she's way way smarter than any of them. Ive known her since college, we used to call ourselves 'Charmed Ones'. It was a hit during that time. We were inseparable then along with Vench. She's smart ( actually, its an understatement), she's brilliant to say the least. She's a woman of true character, with a big heart, a loving spirit and a good soul. She might not know this but she is a person I always look up to with pure admiration for her kindness, generousity and wisdom. A true beauty inside and out. We are oceans apart but she remained the closest to my heart. I love you my friend. I wish and pray for all the love and the graces to continue coming your way. You know that so many people loves you, Im one of them.

Continue to count your blessings 'cause I never stopped counting you as one of the many blessings I have. Our friendship is one of my life's treasure... Happy happy Birthday Katie!

And this card is for you...






Materials used: KC&CO (pattern paper), websters pages, fiscars scalloped lace border punch, bo bunny journaling tag, ribbon belt with metallic buckle (from sookie). This is my take for Card Patterns Sketch 78.

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Blog Sweetness...

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Sophisti - - Cathy

This is a birthday project I made for a friend close to my heart. She's none other than the lady I call Sophisti-Cathy. She's a mom of two, working and busy but still finds time and the effort to dress with flair and glam...

This is my take for SC's Color challenge --- though Ive added dash of yellow and a little bit of orange to give it a little spunk...

Materials used: Cardstock and cut out patterns from Webster's pages, flowers, butterfly using martha steward monarch punch.

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Round Robin - - - Scrappers@Sg

The ladies of scrappers@sg had so much fun in the whole month of July where two groups had scrap lifted a great layout from Maps. The layout had really evolved and it was nice to see how each and one of us did the layout and made it our own. And here's my take for this challenge and

Sharm's Groovie Red Challenge. Rather simple but this was really fun to make with all those past kit sassafras -- happy place.

Materials: Cardstock and pattern papers from Sassafras...

Im planning to making another layout using this. Ive got to make a new one.

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Ohh sweeet!

Thanks to ScrapbookNook! I got lucky to be chosen as a bloghop winner for Lori Mancini... Thanks for the sweetness! Jumping up and down like a rabbit and smiling ear to ear like a clown. Got the picture?!

Happy Feet

It was a holiday. And while lounging in the couch, I was caught with this funny episode of my hubby and my son. Their feet in-synch. I couldnt help but chuckle. Like father.... like son...

Challenge #36 -- Little Pencil

Facts:
Mother Teresa (26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997), born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu was a Catholic nun of Albanian ethnicity and Indian citizenship, who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India in 1950. For over 45 years she ministered to the poor, sick, orphaned, and dying. (Source: Wikipedia)

She had been a living saint worth emulating with the pureness of her heart. Her deeds and sacrifices to the poor is admired and has inspired many people from different walks of life. And I happen to be one of those who are trying very hard to follow her example. I hope I can do justice to her cause and try my very best to lend a hand to those in need in any way I can without second thoughts, doubts or expectation for something in return, not even a "thank you"...

And so the Blessed Mother Teresa is my inspiration for Challenge #36 Inspire/Motivate at S@SG and Scrap Dare #3 Word Challenge at Made With Love. It says " I am a little Pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the World -- Mother Teresa. Pardon on my handwriting, its slightly crooked. And by the way, this is the first time I tried misting. Its really intimidating.


Supplies used: Night Owl cutout (Pink Paislee), Flower cutouts (American Crafts- blue skies), Alphas (7 gypsies), Misting (Tattered Angels- Jazz Blue), fence (Ameroican Crafts - dear lizzy), mushroom chipboard sticker (sassafras), buttons, tree trunk (handmade) and painted with acrylic paint (Making Memories -Monarch.

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Kellie Winnel Blogcandy

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Goodies from Generous Hearts

Received yummy goodies today from these generous ladies Sookie, Genevive & Emeline...

Happy Anniversary -- 28th July'10

Today is a very very special day. Its been our fourth wedding anniversary, but he still swept me off my feet like the first time I lay my eyes on him 10 years ago...It started out as "I hate you because I love you too much" that kind of feeling. In denial of the feeling. But i ended up with him.I got Lucky! Bigtime! Everytime I see my husband and our son, I fall in love all over again... and again... and again.

And So This Is It --- For Jeannevev

And the singing continues...

Happy Birthday To You!
Happy Birthday To You!
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday...
Happy Birthday To You!!!

Cheers to this wonderful celebration of life, with friends here wishing you nothing but the best, overflowing love, happiness and joy that lasts a lifetime.


And just like Buzz, I hope our friendship lasts "from Infinity and Beyond...



This is my take on MWL's scrap to dare#2 and scrap & Stamp button challenge.

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Sneak Peek -- Jeannevev

"When somebody loves you,
Everything was beautiful
Every hour we spent together
lives within my heart
And when she was sad,
I was there to dry her tears
And when she was happy,
So was I
When she loved me" --- Jessie's Song (Toy Story 2)

Another year has swiftly passed by for this gorgeous friend of mine -- Jeannevev. She celebrated her birthday yesterday. She had been one of the sweetest lady I've known.We became friends through her hubby who happened to be my former office colleague. We never really got to know each other way back home up until she moved here in Singapore. We've grown closer as our belly had grown the same. We were both pregrant during that time, Year 2006. She had a girl and I had a boy. And I was secretly matchingmaking my sprout to her lovely little bud.I want her to feel extra special on this day, somehow to fill the absence of her loveones. I hope she'll be happy...happy and happy with our loving thoughts of wishes of nothing but the best for her and her family.

Yummy RAK

Marix is giving out a generous and yummilicious RAK to be drawn on the 9th of August.Check it out in her blog.

Father of the Bride

"You know how much I love you, Daddy, But if you don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time." With all that I've done wrong I must have done something right to deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses at night... --- Bob Carlisle..

My eyes are swelling up in tears while Im writing this. I remember just how it was 4 years ago when I walked down the aisle (actually its 4years on the 28th of July). It was a day that I'll always remember. Memories which are forever stamped and embossed in my heart.

And so this the layout I came up with for S&SG using SC's Sketch 206, Black&White LO for Scrap&Stamp and stitchings for {Create}.

Handmade flowers, stamped and embossed swirl beside it, and a little bit of running stitch on the sides. Thanks Genevieve for helping me out on this. Love you my friend!





Material: All from Making Memories Wedding Collection.

Jenny & Daniel's Souvenir LO

So far this has been the first under 3-hour layout that I have done.But inspite of that, Im happy and equally satisfied with how it turned out. Lovely I should say, forgive me for saying this. I need to constantly encourage myself with praises to continue.I have to admit laziness sometimes overpower my will to do a layout. And yet sometimes, I find hugging pillows and going under the sheet is far better than holding scissors. My ex-boyfriend (now my husband) would often tell me that I sleep long like a baby, like I need 10hours of sleep. Dozing off at 9, and waking up at 7. Zzzzz...



Anyway, I feel anxious to give this to my friend. Mixed emotions somehow to know that soon in 2 weeks time, she'll not be around anymore and the morning chat that we usually have will be missed. But wherever she will be, Im so glad she has drawn enough courage to pull it off.Finally. See you around my friend, Jenny. `