grateful for life's little blessings

Clock Tower

2012-02-15T05:28:00.002+08:00

The Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower in Hongkong

Template: Colie's Corner
Alpha: Mandy King, Rusty Fall Alpha

Used for this layout are the following products by Snips and Snails Designs:

Chance of Flurries kit which includes: 15 patterned papers, 1 banner, 4 bows, 3 branches, 3 buttons, 4 flowers, 3 single photo frames, 1 multi photo frame, 1 gem, 1 mat, 1 pouch, 2 ribbons, 2 snowflakes, 1 stitches, 2 strings, 1 tag, and 1 trim,

Chance of Flurries Cardstock which includes 6 solid colored cardstock papers, and

Chance of Flurries Worn Papers which includes 6 patterned worn papers.

Meagan's Creations' featured product

2012-02-15T01:59:00.002+08:00

Meagan's Featured Product of the week is her Love Word Art Set 3. This word art pack is perfect for your Valentine's Day pictures and much more! You can pick it up today for just $1.00!!!

And Lahni made you this super cute freebie using Meagan's kit Curious Cutie! Just click on the preview to download.

Meagan also has curious cutie in the $2 bin today!!!

Crystal Cove Island

2012-02-14T05:43:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

the boss gave away Ferrero Rocher chocolates as Valentine gifts
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I wish I'd gone inside when I first went to this island on my first visit to Boracay.

Template: Jenn CK Designs

For this layout I used Panda Bear Designs' Painted Garden kit, the description and preview of which you'll find in the post below.

Naughty

2012-02-13T05:33:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

the cake I brought from Sydney and brought to the office is delicious
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This Brit whom we shared a boat with on the way back to Caticlan was naughty. He put a "V" sign behind Kereen Vasquez's head.

Template: Jen C Designs

Used for this layout is Panda Bear Designs' Painted Garden kit which includes 20 papers, 10 flowers, 3 organza flowers, 2 sets of leaves, gnome, 2 butterflies, clouds, sun, dragonfly, flower doodle swirl, picture frame, and water drop, tree, flower doodle, rain drop, garden fence and a garden bench, 1 corner swirl, 2 tags, 1 cluster ribbon, 4 brads, 4 scrunchie ribbons, 2 bows, 2 ribbon frames, 2 curly ribbons with stitching, bird sticker, frog sticker and butterfly sticker, 2 ladybugs, 5 transparent edge mattes, 2 transparent edge frames mattes, 3 matte frames, fairy sitting on a flower, 2 hand painted hummingbirds, mushroom with worm, mushroom house, 2 umbrellas, 1 garden pond, 1 swirly leave vine, and 1 yellow butterfly.

Meagan's Creations' birthday bash

2012-02-13T04:52:00.000+08:00

Meagan's Creations is having a HUGE Birthday Bash all week long!!

So what all is going on? Well, she has a 50% off sale that started yesterday so pick up what you've been wanting for a while! Then, there's great challenges and a download-a-day kit starting TODAY!

Also, mark your calendars and don't miss the special Birthday Bash Chat this Wednesday @ 8pm MST. There will be prizes and fun games and one lucky person will walk away with a IOU for her next 5 releases! BIG PRIZE!

First, let me tell you about a

CHALLENGE!! (Challenge challenge challenge challenge)

Here's the challenge: Simple really, scrap a new layout using any Meagan's Creations' products (collabs included but you must use at least 50% of her part of the collab). By product I mean kit or templates. Post the layout to her gallery and then link it back to this post. One person will be randomly selected to win a $10 gift card to her store! How cool is that? Post your layout and link by Saturday, February 18 @ 11:59 PM CST. The winner will be announced on her blog and in the STS forum on Monday, Feb 20th. Yeah! and Good luck!

Make sure to go to her blog to grab the first part of the Download-a-Day Kit: A full metallic alpha with upper- and lower-case letters, numerals and common symbols! Link is only good for 24 hours so make sure you grab it!

Don't forget to go back tomorrow for the next piece...

King for a day

2012-02-12T05:35:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

my rosary has been found
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Justin celebrates his 10th birthday

Template: Queen Wild Scraps

Used for this layout are the following products by Meagan's Creations:

It's my Party-Boys kit which has a full alpha, 18 papers, and 41 elements -- beads, birthday boy, cake, birthday button, 6 various flowers, stapled frame and elegant oval frame, metal frame hanger, party horn, pinwheel, 2 presents, 7 various ribbons, a ricrac, staple, circle of stars, swirl, clear tape, balloon, birthday banner, bow tie, 1 brad and 2 buttons, candle, cupcake, party hat, 2 tags, string, and a set of stitches and

a word art from It's my Party-Boys Word Art pack.

Queen for a day

2012-02-11T05:24:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

our seats were upgraded to business class
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Mommy with the cake she got for her 77th birthday

Used for this layout are the following products by Meagan's Creations:

It's my Party- Girls, a fabulous girls' birthday kit which includes: - star balloon, birthday banner, bow, brad, 2 buttons, candle, chandelier, bullnose clip, cupcake, cake, 3 flairs, 5 various flowers, 3 frames, party hat, party horn, pinwheel, 2 presents, 1 leaf, 6 ribbons, lace and ricracs, 1 staple, 1 set of stitches, 1 swirl, 1 sequin spill, and 1 string and

a word art from the Birthday Diva Word Art pack, the preview of which you'll find in the December 13, 2011 post.

The snow queen quick pages

2012-02-10T05:10:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

we had a lovely dinner in Liverpool
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Using Nuthouse Scraps Team's The Snow Queen Mega Collection I made the following quick pages for the Nuthouse Scraps' The Snow Queen Quick Page Album.

Gelato

2012-02-09T05:23:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

the library in Ingleburn has a nice selection of card making magazines
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Vheng Zalameda treated us to a gelato. I wasn't feeling that adventurous so I ordered cappuccino and hazelnut. On hindsight I wish I'd tried the mascarpone.

Used for this layout is the Nuthouse Scraps Team's The Snow Queen Mega Collection. The Collection includes all of The Snow Queen mini kits. It contains 57 gorgeous papers to light up your photos, 4 word art pieces, and 87 elements to help you embellish each layout page.

Mirror

2012-02-08T05:37:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

Bambino and Mia were able to see the doctor
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Nol Cera, Vi Vallar and myself pose in front of the mirror in our hotel room in Boracay.

Used for this layout is Aria's Time in a Bottle which includes 12 soft colored papers and numerous elements.

Likewise used is Cilenia Curtis' Painted Template 2 and

the alpha from her Vintage Beach kit, the description and preview of which you'll find in the October 11, 2011 post.

Anzac Parade

2012-02-07T05:17:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

I was able to find measuring cups at Food for Less
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At Anzac Parade the kids wait for the bus which would take us to Taylor Square.

Used for this layout is Puddle Jumping kit by Keley Designs which includes 15 papers and 83 elements.

Likewise used is a word art from Wordart World by Jennifer's Stamped with Love which features a set of 14 digital word art stamps.

Finally, I used a template from Meagan’s Creations' May BAK-Summer Sports Template Pack, the preview of which you'll find in the September 12, 2011 post.

Louis Koo

2012-02-06T05:38:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

nothing was stolen from the garage
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Louis Koo is a Hongkong actor. His wax figure is among those displayed at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.

Kit: Sweet Digi Scraps, Always There
Template: Sarah Bennett Creative Team

2012 week three

2012-02-05T05:20:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

I saw real pelicans for the first time
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What happened during the third week of the year

Template: M Originals

Used for this layout is My Favorite Holiday by Keley Designs, the preview and description of which you'll find in the August 23, 2011 post.

Likewise used is Scrap Your Life: Project-365 ~ Date It by Kathy Winters Designs, the preview of which you'll find in the January 22, 2012 post.

Together

2012-02-04T05:04:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

the sun came out and it didn't rain the whole day
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Mommy and me in the Indian temple in Minto. There a priest kindly gave us sweets to eat.

Used for this layout are the following products of Cilenia Curtis:

Chloe kit which is perfect for the little sweetie in your life. Included in the kit are 17 papers and 27 unique elements and

a word art from Beautiful Mess 4 - Mixed Media Kit, the preview and description of which you'll find in the November 21, 2011 post.

Likewise used is a template from Meagan’s Creations' Cluster Me Template Set, the description and preview of which are given in the September 13, 2011 post.

Meagan's Creations' featured product

2012-02-03T15:33:00.002+08:00

Happy Friday digi-scrappers!

Today, I've got a great new release to show you! Maybe the other Valentine's Day kits are too mushy for your main squeeze. Well this one will knock your socks off! Do you have a wild thing in your life? Or do you love someone like crazy? Gettin' Scrappy with Britt and Meagan's Creations have teamed up to bring you a wild and crazy kit!! From rockin' motorcycles, fire and animal print to hearts and flowers, this kit provides endless possibilities!

Check out the great Quick Pages made by the fantastic combined CTs of Britt and Meagan:

Britt and Meagan made these great valentines you can print out and give away!

Or grab the Bundle and get it all in one big swoop and save over 35%!!

Be sure to get this freebie add-on that is the Use It or Lose It Challenge at Stuff to Scrap this month! You can grab it in the STS forum.

Check out these rockin' layouts by Britt's and Meagan's CTs:

Becky F

Stephanie

Becky W

Brooke

Christi

Dana

Kendra

Kandice

Amanda

Lauren

Lindsay

Marlyn

Mary

Lahni

Don't you just love it? It's 30% off for 1 week or you can always get the bundle and save over 35%!
Also, Kandice made a desktop freebie for you:

Click on the preview to go to her blog and get it!

Ok! and another new release from Meagan's Creations today! Love Word Art Set 4! You can also grab this for 30% off for one week! You will love this set, the best yet!

Check out some layouts:

Stephanie

Lindsay

Lahni

Kandice

And Meagan has a little freebie for you IF you are a fan on Facebook! This Facebook Fan Exclusive Freebie:

Not a fan? Become one now!

Happy Scrapping!

Sleep over quick pages

2012-02-03T05:21:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

what I thought were wrong turns were actually the right ones
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I made the following quick pages for the Nuthouse Scraps' Sleep Over Instant Album using Nuthouse Scraps Team's Sleep Over Mega Collection, the description and preview of which you'll find two posts below.

Slumber party

2012-02-02T05:11:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

Cha accompanied me to Alice in Paperland and took me around Westfield Parramatta
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Nol Cera, Vi Vallar, and myself in our huge room at Boracay Sands. It has 4 beds and 2 bathrooms and easily accommodated 8 people.

Template: Tiggconn’s Scrap Designs

Used for this layout is Nuthouse Scraps Team's Sleep Over Mega Collection, the description and preview of which are given in the post below.

PSP

2012-02-01T05:43:00.005+08:00

Thankful that:

I opted not to wear contact lenses for my 8-hour trip to Sydney as it eventually became a 10-hour trip
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Frances Vallar brought her PSP along to Boracay.

Template: Connie Prince

Used for this layout is Nuthouse Scraps Team's Sleep Over Mega Collection which includes 5 mini-kits for a total of 30 papers and 60 embellishments.

Likewise used is the alpha from Wordart World by Jennifer's Family Time, the preview and description of which you'll find in the January 27, 2012 post.

Meagan's Creations' featured product and freebie

2012-02-01T03:45:00.001+08:00

Meagan's Featured product this week is her Love Wordart Pack 2. It will be on sale for $1 today only.

Here is a little inspiration!!!

jkcreations: I like how she clipped her paper to the wordart!!

jptayolorfamily: I love how the mask is used and the color change of the wordart flows perfectly with her layout.

Meagan also has her new kit, Clipped in the $2 bin along with the coordinating wordart.

And now for your freebie. Meagan made this cute little freebie using her kit Bond of Love! Just click on the preview to download!

Unwind

2012-01-31T05:18:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

I was able to buy the latest chip for WOW
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Unwinding in Boracay

Used for this layout is Cilenia Curtis' Relax which includes 17 papers and 27 elements.

Kiama Blowhole

2012-01-30T05:24:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

the travel insurance was delivered in the office
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At the Kiama Blowhole

Used for this layout are the following products by Cilenia Curtis:

Beautiful Mess 8 which includes: 6 art papers and 5 solid papers with a linen texture effect, 3 overlays, 26 embellishments, and 8 brush files,

Multiphoto Templates Artsy 1-6 Bundle, and

Beautiful Mess 7 Alpha & Numbers Only Mini Kit which includes 1 full set of almost 2” high capital alpha and numbers with layered papers and clean stitches and 1 full set of slightly messy stitched almost 2” capital alpha and numbers.

2012 week two

2012-01-29T05:10:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

Ann, Manny and I had lunch at Dusit Thani hotel
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What happened during the second week of the year

Template: M Originals

Used for this layout is Keley Designs' Cute Easter kit, the description and preview of which you'll find in the May 19, 2011 post.

Likewise used is Scrap Your Life: Project-365 ~ Date It by Kathy Winters Designs, the preview of which you'll find in the January 22, 2012 post.

Boots

2012-01-28T05:26:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

two of my layouts were featured on Yin Designs' blog
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This is my first pair of boots, for which I have to thank Cha, and I'm so excited to wear them, as I've wanted to have a pair for the longest time.

Used for this layout are the following products by Meagan’s Creations:

Our Home and Native Land - the kit which includes 1 full alpha (upper- and lower-case letters, numbers and common symbols), 15 papers and 44 elements: Canadian flag, moose, beaver, Canadian goose, grizzly bear and polar bear, Canadian mountie, hockey stick and puck, Inukshuk Maple Leaf flag banner, hiking boot, 1 mountain, 2 trees, 2 silk maple leaves, 1 branch, 1 red leaves foliage, 5 silk flowers, 1 bow, 1 knotted ribbon, 1 outline of Canada with all the territories and provinces divided, 1 old map of Canada, 2 snowflakes, 1 butterfly, 1 maple leaf button and 1 wooden button, 1 torn tag, 1 yellow string, 3 wheat strands, 1 butterfly, 1 vintage frame, 2 straight ribbons, 1 vintage clock, and 1 set of stitches and

a template from Textys Templates.

Our family is forever

2012-01-27T05:49:00.004+08:00

Thankful that:

my layout Vienna Coffee got a LOTD at Digi Scraps Drive-In
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Upon Mar's arrival from Sydney we arranged to meet at Papa's grave at the Manila Memorial Park

Used for this layout is Wordart World by Jennifer's Family Time which features a set of 12 word art images, 18 elements, 12 papers and a set of alpha that comes in three different colors.

Likewise used is a digital scrapbook template from Kristin’s Scrap Design's Template Pack No. 46, the preview and description of which you'll find in the January 14, 2012 post.

Meagan's Creations' featured product

2012-01-27T04:49:00.001+08:00

Meagan's Creations has two new releases for you today! First off are some Textys Templates- templates with text paths built into them! And not just boring shapes but some fun, wrap around shapes! Check them out:

Dana-

Layout features Dart Battle by Pretty in Green

Kandice:

Layout features Country Kitchen by Wendy Tunison Designs

Kendra

Layout features Meagan's kit Outta Control

Layout features Diggin for Dinosaurs by Scraps N Pieces

Layout features Start Your Engines by AmyDane Designs and Memories by Digital Design

Lindsay:

Layout features High School Memories by Scraps n' Pieces and word art from Memories by Digital Design.

Lauren

Marlyn

Here Marlyn used Our Home and Native Land

Stephanie:

Layout features She Wore Blue Jeans by Wendy Tunison Designs

But what if your program doesn't allow you to edit text paths? Well, Meagan's Creations is launching a Custom Text Path Service! You can tell her the type, the shape and the text and she can make you the perfect text path for your layout!

Packs come in different sizes: 5, 10, 15 or 20! You don't have to order all of them at the same time either! Once you place your order, you shoot her an e-mail with your order number and she will open up your account. Then order text paths as you need as you scrap! That simple!

Happy Scrapping!

Heartstrings

2012-01-26T05:29:00.006+08:00

Thankful that:

the missing records have been found
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Ann and Manny gave Hansel and I turbans which double as masks

Template: Yin Designs

Used for this layout is MagsGraphics' Christmas Wishes which consists of 12 papers and 48 elements -- 6 frames, 2 binder clips, 2 buttons, 2 staples, 1 screw head, 1 paper clip, 5 ornaments, 2 ornament hooks, 2 ribbons, 2 strings, 2 borderlines, 3 snowflakes, 2 holly elements, 5 Christmas trees, 2 tags, 1 Christmas train, 1 word art, 1 Santa, 1 reindeer, 1 star, 1 star hanging, and 1 Santa hat.

Puka Beach

2012-01-25T05:49:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

the game Restaurant Rush is now installed in my computer
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At Puka Beach with officemates

Kit: Holley Berry Designs aka Holley Williamson, Beyond the Sea

Used for this layout is a digital scrapbook template from Kristin’s Scrap Design's 2-Page Layout No 24.

Meagan's Creations' sale

2012-01-25T03:39:00.001+08:00

Megan's Featured Product this week is her kit For Better or Worse. This wedding kit is gorgeous and great for spring weddings!!! You can pick it up for $2 TODAY ONLY!!! And, as always, there's a freebie to go with it!

Here is some inspiration from Meagan's Creative Team!!

Lahni:

Mary:

Stephanie:

Dana:

And Kandice made these AWESOME freebies! Click on the link for direct download!

Happy as clams

2012-01-24T05:30:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

I didn't have to buy lunch at work for I brought a doughnut and banana muffins from home
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Rose Andrion, Nol Cera, Jeanett Luyon, and myself in Boracay

Used for this layout is Heavenly Scraps' Beach Party Page Kit, the preview and description of which you'll find in the post below.

Likewise used is a digital scrapbook template from Kristin’s Scrap Design's Cluster Frames Vol. 3

Hansel

2012-01-23T05:20:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

I have the necessary ingredients to make banana muffins and raisin-oatmeal cookies
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I constantly thought of Hansel while I was in Boracay and looked for the places we two had visited on previous stays on the island. If I'm not mistaken this is the coconut tree he climbed in 2005. It now looks different so I'll have to ask him what he thinks about it when he comes home.

Template: Ramona Brown, aka Memory Clips by Ramona

Used for this layout is Heavenly Scraps' Beach Party Page Kit which includes 13 papers and 32 elements -- 1 binder clip, 1 glass bottle, 1 boy, 1 girl, 1 set of bubbles, 1 bucket & shovel, 1 cattail plant, 2 clouds, 1 deck chair, 1 dolphin, 1 fish, 1 seahorse, 3 flairs, 1 frame, 1 hanging frame, 1 island of sand, 5 assorted ribbons, 1 set of sand castles, 1 island of land, 1 starfish, 1 string, 1 felt sun, 1 beach umbrella, and 1 set of water waves.

2012 week one

2012-01-22T05:34:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

I found a lovely blouse at Dorothy Perkins which was on sale at 70% off
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What happened on the first week of the year

Template: M Originals

Used for this layout is Keley Designs' Celebrating Birthday kit, the description and preview of which you'll find in the May 10, 2011 post.

Likewise used is Scrap Your Life: Project-365 ~ Date It by Kathy Winters Designs.

Retail therapy

2012-01-21T05:13:00.004+08:00

Thankful that:

my layout Hugs and Kisses was chosen Baker's Best at Ginger Scraps
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Nol Cera and I bought these big hats in Boracay not in this store but from an itinerant vendor.

Kit: Sweet Digi Scraps Chique N Shabby
Template: Ramona Brown, aka Memory Clips by Ramona

Used for this layout is a word art from Dec. BAK - Shopping Fun Word Art by Meagan’s Creations which contains nine (9) word art.

Egg

2012-01-20T05:35:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

Nol Cera and I had lunch at Racks
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Bambino and Mia show me the egg laid by their hen

Template: Manda's Scrappin Creations

Used for this layout are the following products:

Cilenia Curtis' Creative Musings April 04, the preview and description of which you'll find in the June 21, 2011 post.

Cilenia Curtis' Stitches 05 Personal Use

Aria's Food for Thought, the preview and description of which you'll find in the April 14, 2011 post

Wordart World by Jennifer's ABC Book Word Art, the preview and description of which you'll find in the December 15, 2011 post

Gathered together

2012-01-19T05:25:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

I wasn't caught in the heavy rain which occurred yesterday considering that I was wearing a dress and high heels
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Mar distributes the gifts he brought all the way from Sydney

Template: Yin Designs

Used for this layout are the following products by Kathy Winters Designs:

Who-Village Element Pack which is a set of twenty(20) Christmas themed elements,

Who-Village Paper Pack which consists of twelve (12) Christmas themed papers, and

and a word art from Christmas Words Repeated

Lovely

2012-01-18T05:48:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

Eli Reyes and I had lunch at Jack's Loft
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Before Hansel left for the airport we had this photo snapped.

Template: Tiggconn’s Scrap Designs

For this layout I used Keley Designs' and Tati Pitti's Collab P.S.I Love You, the preview and description of which are given in the post below.

Love

2012-01-17T05:28:00.004+08:00

Thankful that:

the sparrows have come back and have chosen once more to build a nest in the hibiscus plant
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Lunch at Kanin Club

Used for this layout is Keley Designs' and Tati Pitti's Collab P.S.I Love You. The kit includes 19 papers and 105 elements.

Likewise used is a digital scrapbook template from Kristin’s Scrap Design's Template Pack No. 46, the preview and description of which you'll find in the January 14, 2012 post.

S'more snowmen freebie 8 x 8 quick page

2012-01-16T05:26:00.006+08:00

Thankful that:

my new high-heeled shoes did not give me any blisters
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I made a quick page with Mags Graphics' S'more Snowmen. The description and preview of the kit are given in the post below.

http://www.4shared.com/photo/Mwre0omD/lawyerlyn_mg_ss_qp__8x8.html?

If you want to get the kit for FREE all you have to do is join the QP Collection Game for January at DigiScrap Station.

Don't forget to check out the forum at DigiScrap Station to collect any other free quickpages that are available!

Note: The preview at 4shared shows some defects but when I downloaded the quickpage to see if there are any, the downloaded quickpage doesn't show any.

Star City

2012-01-15T06:16:00.003+08:00

Thankful for:

the sales clerk at Sizzling Seafoods who generously added a bowl of soup to my order
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At Star City with Wina Monceda, Ajay Reyes, and Gemma Oquendo

Used for this layout is Mags Graphics' S'more Snowmen with 20 papers and34 elements in bright colors -- 4 s'more snowmen, 2 4-frames, 2 bows, 1 chrome circle, 4 square frames, 1 snowman hat, 2 paperclips, 2 ribbons, 1 rivet, 1 rivet connector, 7 snowflakes, 1 snowy edge, 4 tags, and 2 titles.

Mall decor

2012-01-14T05:07:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

I have a PLDT budget card which allowed me to call Hansel who is in the Everglades for a short while
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After going to the cemetery we proceeded to Glorietta 5 for lunch

Used for this layout is Keley Designs' Christmas Season Of Dreams . The kit includes: 13 papers and 77 elements.

Likewise used is a digital scrapbook template from Kristin’s Scrap Design's Template Pack No. 46.

Bond of love

2012-01-13T05:46:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

we (law school classmates) had a get-together
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At Sira-an Hot Spring

Used for this layout is Bond of Love by Meagan’s Creations. The kit includes 21 papers, including 6 cardstocks, alpha, and 48 unique elements -- arrow, banner, bead scatter, birdcage, two birdies, 1 bow, 2 branches, 2 buttons, 1 date tag, 5 layered silk flowers, 2 pinwheel flowers, 1 fox, 3 frames, frame hanger fastener, 2 felt hearts, 1 heart conversation bubble, 1 circle of hearts, a torn cardboard heart tag, heart scatter, journaling block, red lace, 4 paper dolls, 3 ribbons, 1 squirrel, 1 set of stitches, 1 curly string bow, 1 swirl, 1 heart tree, and 5 tags.

Likewise used is a template from Meagan’s Creations' Layered Templates pack, the preview and description of which you'll find in the October 15, 2011 post.

Pillory

2012-01-12T05:37:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

even though I didn't win my match my team, the Blue Team, won the championship
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At the pillory at the Old Dubbo Gaol

For this layout I used Get A Clue Bundle by Kitkat79-scraps, the description and preview of which you’ll find in the post below.

Likewise used is a cluster frame from Kristin’s Scrap Design's Cluster Frames Vol. 4, the preview of which you'll find in the October 4, 2011 post.

Escapee

2012-01-11T05:09:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

me and former officemates in Justice Abarintos' office had lunch at Mann Yann and thereafter dessert at Razon's
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The dummy escapee at the Old Dubbo Gaol

Template: Tiggconn’s Scrap Designs

Used for this layout is Get A Clue Bundle by Kitkat79-scraps. This Bundle includes: 10 cardstocks, 20 papers, 88 mixed elements and frames, 5 cluster frames, 13 stickers, 6 quick pages, 5 stacked papers, and 11 CU elements.

Bedroom

2012-01-10T05:49:00.002+08:00

Thankful for:

the man who conducted traffic along Pasay Road even though he was not a policeman
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With office mates in Tagaytay

Used for this layout is Aria's Wild Rose kit which includes: 12 soft pinks, lavenders, green and gold papers, 3 diaries, 1 wild rose, 1 single petal, 2 torn pages of diary, 3 tags, 3 floral flairs, 1 rose leaf, 1 safety pin, 2 ribbons shadowed, 1 metal strip, 1 butterfly word art, 1 frame, 1 lace strip, 1 twine strip, and 1 white overlay and

a frame cluster from Cilenia Curtis' Frame Clusters 01 - Stitched. A preview and description of the frame cluster is found in the July 27, 2011 post.

Pajama party

2012-01-09T05:34:00.001+08:00

Thankful that:

the LRT train which pulled up was not full even though many people went to Quiapo for the Feast Day of the Black Nazarene
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Mia in pajama

Quick page: Scrap Desafios by DriMendes

Used for this layout is a word art from Meagan’s Creations' June BAK: Slumber Party Word Art, the preview of which you'll find in the September 19, 2011 post.

Juice

2012-01-08T05:49:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

I was able to take a picture of the creche at the San Ildefonso Parish
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Bambino drinks juice while Mia drinks water from a fountain

Used for this layout are the following products:

Shiny Happy kit by Keley Designs which includes: 1 alpha, 11 papers and 62 elements,

a template from Jellebelleke’s Design's Make My Day template pack, the preview of which you'll find in the December 28, 2011 post, and

a word art from Wordart World by Jennifer's ABC Book Word Art, the preview and description of which you'll find in the December 15, 2011 post.

Grandmother

2012-01-07T05:49:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

I finished washing almost all of my clothes
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Mommy and the kids in Warragamba Dam

Used for this layout are the following products:

Aria's Keepsakes kit which includes: 12 textured papers, 2 photo templates, 3 written letters, 3 ribbon strings, 2 metal flowers, 1 orchid, 1 pen, 1 old torn page, 1 worn set of pages, 1 address book, 1 old fashioned doily, 1 gold name plate, 1 album cover, 1 album back, 1 pair of glasses, 1 Keepsake sticker, and 1 tag, and

a word art from Wordart World by Jennifer's ABC Book Word Art, the preview and description of which you'll find in the December 15, 2011 post.

Sleep

2012-01-06T05:49:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

I had lunch with Maggi Jacinto
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Since Bambino likes sleeping on the outer side I slept on the side facing the wall. It's a wonder he didn't fall.

Kit: Designs by Angel, Hey Dad
Template: Colie's Corner

For this layout I used a word art from Wordart World by Jennifer's ABC Book Word Art, the preview and description of which you'll find in the December 15, 2011 post.

2011 highlights

2012-01-05T05:49:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

I won my badminton match
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Highlights of 2011

Used for this layout are the following products by Meagan’s Creations:

A Christmas to Remember which includes 20 papers, 4 complete alphas in red, blue, cream and green, and 64 elements -- 5 various berry sprigs and clusters, 1 fabric bird, 2 bows, 1 leafy branch, 1 gemmed buckle, 1 bullnose clip, 3 buttons, 1 silver deer, 1 star flair, 1 flourish, 5 silk/fabric flowers, 4 rolled paper flowers, 2 grunge doodled flowers, 2 circle frames, 2 rectangle frames, 1 frame hanger, 1 grandfather clock, 1 piece of lace, 3 glittery leaves, 4 unique ornaments, 2 presents, 2 straight ribbons and 2 looped ribbons, 1 ricrac, 1 sequin spill, 3 snowflakes, glittery and foil, 1 sparkle trail, 1 star garland, 4 various foil, paper and metal stars, 1 stocking in 3 different colors, 1 knotted string, 2 tags, and 1 Christmas tree and

a template from the Year in Review Templates pack.

Home

2012-01-04T05:16:00.006+08:00

Thankful that:

even with a long wait the LRT train which finally arrived was not too full
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Outside Mar's home

Template: Colie's Corner

Used for this layout is Wordart World by Jennifer's Falling Into Home which features a set of 11 word art images, 49 elements, 21 papers and a set of alpha that comes in both upper and lower case letters, including numbers and some symbols.

Window

2012-01-03T05:38:00.004+08:00

Thankful that:

my umbrella did not malfunction until I got home
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Vin, even if he knows that I am having my picture taken, still stood in front of this
window

Used for this layout is Aria's A Moment in Time kit which includes: 12 papers in greens, blues and gold, 1 window with shutters, 1 antique baby carriage with doll inside, 2 material and lace borders, 2 frames, 1 staple, 1 stitch, 1 teddy bear and a duplicate, 1 key and a duplicate, 3 flowers, 1 leaf sprig, 1 antique, rusted milk can and a duplicate, 1 antique rocking chair and a duplicate, 1 Home Sweet Home sticker, 1 stack of old newspapers, 1 school register from a time past, 1 lace cloth, 1 tag, 1 button, and 1 antique telephone and a duplicate with shadow.

Likewise used is a stitch from Cilenia Curtis' Stitches 07 - Halloween Colors And White PU-CU.

Sta. Maria Church

2012-01-02T05:58:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

Nol Cera, Vi Vallar and me had lunch at Piadina
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Cats Aguinaldo, Budji Tresvalles and me at Sta. Maria Church in Ilocos Sur

Used for this layout are the following products of Cilenia Curtis:

Point-n-Shoot Mini kit which includes: 2 artsy papers, 1 cluster tag, 1 filmed frame set, 1 staple, 1 set of stitches and 1 rub-on transfer.

Imagine The Dream Art Journal Challenge Oct 2011 wherein the kit used includes: 1 background paper, 1 12x12 film overlay, 1 premade photomat and paper, 1 upside down staple, 1 set of stitches, 1 torn tag, 1 torn note paper, and 1 rub-on transer.

Mommy's 76th birthday cake

2012-01-01T05:19:00.001+08:00

Thankful that:

my refrigerator is still functioning
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The cake Mommy received for her 76th birthday

Used for this layout are the following products by Kathy Winters Designs

It's My Birthday Elements set which consists of nineteen (19) elements

It's My Birthday Papers which is a set of eleven (11) papers,

a word art from It's My Birthday Word Art, and

a template from Page Templates Vol 1, a Facebook freebie.

Bridge Climb

2011-12-31T05:19:00.001+08:00

Thankful that:

Ann was able to get me 12 different kinds of fruits
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Mommy on the Bridge Climb information area

Cluster: Raspberry Road Designs
Word art: Elegant Word Art

Used for this layout is a paper from Keley Designs' The Charm Of Nature kit, the preview and description of which are found in the April 2, 2011 post.

Maroubra beach

2011-12-30T05:19:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

I found the books I was looking for
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Liza and Bambino in Maroubra

Template: StudioC

Used for this layout is Cilenia Curtis' By Land & By Sea mini kit which contains five watery papers with a splash of sea foam, 3 painted nautical stars, 2 brads, a nautical compass and an old world looking sail.

Meagan's Creations' featured product

2011-12-30T04:12:00.002+08:00

Hey all! Sorry with the craziness that Meagan's Featured Product got moved to Thursday this week! But I know you'll love the choice this week!

The Featured Product this time from Meagan's Creations is her New Year's Word Art!

For one day only, you can get this set for $1!!

As a reminder, here are some fabulous layouts by her amazing Creative Team:

Marlyn:

Laura (no longer a CTM but a veteran nonetheless!)

Kendra:

EmJ (another retired veteran!)

Amy- a friend!

With New Year's on the way, it's a great time to pick these up!
And your freebie! Each Featured Product will have a coordinating freebie either from the product or related. This time Meagan decided to make some 2012- specific word art for you! (click on preview- direct download)

Then, I have a sneak peek and information about a chance to win! Lahni of Queen Wild Scraps and Meagan's Creations got together a fabulous, BIG collection you will all LOVE! Check out the sneak peek:

Leave a comment on Meagan's blog post, on her facebook page AND on Lahni's blog for your chances to win the ENTIRE COLLECTION! Winner will be announced on the 1st! Good luck!

Happy Scrapping!

Unwind

2011-12-29T05:20:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

my friend Sandie Brewster sent me a Christmas gift
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Arlin Javier and I wait for the others to pick us up at Quirino Avenue corner Taft Avenue

Used for this layout are the following products by Cilenia Curtis:

Beautiful Mess 7 kit which contains 14 papers, 20 elements, capital alpha & numbers in 2 styles and 5 overlays/masks,

Multiphoto Templates Artsy 1-6 Bundle, and

a word art from Vacation Time kit, the description and preview of which you'll find in the November 24, 2011 post.

Too cute to spook

2011-12-28T05:11:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

I have a PLDT budget card worth P200.00 which allowed Hansel and me to talk for 2 hours 13 minutes 20 seconds
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Hansel and I are really too cute to spook

Used for this layout are A Boo-tiful Evening kit and a word art from A Boo-tiful Evening Wordart set by Kathy Winters Designs, the descriptions and previews of which you'll find in the post below.

Likewise used is a template from Jellebelleke’s Design's Make My Day template pack.

Bootiful evening

2011-12-27T05:20:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

Ann and Manny treated me to dinner at the SM Mall of Asia
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Posing in front of the witch cardboard cutout

Used for this layout are:

A Boo-tiful Evening kit by Kathy Winters Designs which contains 16 papers and 46 elements: 1 bat, 3 bottle caps, 1 bow, crimped, 1 bow, checkered, 2 branches, 3 buttons, 2 cats, 1 fence, 2 flourishes, 6 flowers, 2 frames, 2 ghosts, 1 haunted house, 3 journaling tags, 2 leaves, 1 moon, 1 owl, 3 pumpkins, 1 ribbon, crimped, 1 ribbon, gingham, 1 ribbon, checkered, 1 spider, 1 spider web, 1 spooky tree, 2 strings, and 1 witch,

a word art from A Boo-tiful Evening Wordart set by Kathy Winters Designs which contains five (5) decorated wordart pieces, and

a template from Jellebelleke's Designs' Joy of Life Vol. 1 template pack, the preview of which you'll find in the October 3, 2011 post.

Mommy and friends

2011-12-26T05:49:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

Jojo Ratilla gifted me with a manicure and pedicure
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Mommy and her friends

Used for this layout is Sue Wood Designs' Clean'n'Fresh minikit which includes 6 papers and 12 elements.

Life changes

2011-12-25T05:20:00.002+08:00

Thankful for:

Mama Mary who said yes
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Me at work

Template: Studio C

Used for this layout is Cilenia Curtis' Playful kit, the description and preview of which you'll find in the April 30, 2011 post.

Corned beef

2011-12-24T05:49:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

my corn dogs still turned out great even though I used flour to prevent the batter from slipping from the hotdog
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Peking duck would have been enough for us for lunch but Hansel decided to have corned beef too. So I let him cook it.

Used for this layout are the following products:

Cilenia Curtis' Beautiful Mess 5 - Mixed Media Art Journaling Kit which includes 15 papers, (9 artist papers and 6 painted solids), and 45 elements including many tags and painted transfers,

Cilenia Curtis' Creative Musings May 03 mini kit, the preview and description of which you'll find in the July 30, 2011 post, and

a word art from Meagan’s Creations and Designs by Christi's Nov. BAK Sprinkles Word Art Set

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Giving up

2011-12-23T05:49:00.004+08:00

Thankful that:

my Canon camera has now been repaired
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Gemma Oquendo, Ajay Reyes, Wina Monceda, Jojo Ratilla, and I stop at this area for a moment before proceeding to Bomod-ok Falls.

Used for this layout is Cilenia Curtis' Beautiful Mess 6 kit which includes: 6 designer artsy papers, 7 solids painted on paint textured papers, 36 elements with word art too, 8 brushes, 3 page overlays, and 4 transfers.

Likewise used is a template from her Sketchbook Templates PSD Layered Quickpages, the preview of which you'll find in the November 21, 2011 post.

Happy birthday

2011-12-22T05:49:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

Sarah Lim, Beth Sorianosos, and I had our annual Christmas dinner reunion at Shakey's
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Celebrating the boss's birthday at Kamayan

Used for this layout are the following products:

Birthday Bash kit by Snips and Snails Designs which includes: 5 patterned/textured papers, 2 balloons, 1 border, 1 bow, 1 candle, 1 cupcake, 1 flower, 1 single photo frame, 2 gifts, 1 hat, 1 ribbon, and 1 word art,

Cilenia Curtis' Sketchbook Templates PSD Layered Quickpages, the preview of which you'll find in the November 21, 2011 post, and

a word art from Wordart World by Jennifer's Happy Birthday Word Art Pack, the preview and description of which you'll find in the July 20, 2011 post.

Snips and Snails Designs' Christmas blog hop

2011-12-21T17:02:00.004+08:00

Thankful that:

I won a Pentax camera in the raffle during our Christmas party
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Isn't it exciting but I'm participating in Snips and Snails Designs aka Stephanne Christmas blog hop with my fellow CT members. I haven't done this in a long time.

In any case, I made two brag books with Stephanne's Fading Fall Bundle. This foliage filled bundle celebrates the Fading Fall, hence the title. This bundle has the kit, stacked papers, painted overlays, and cardstocks. And for more of Stephanne's products please go to her stores at Divine Digital and The Studio.

For a more thorough description of the bundle as well as the previews please see two posts below.

Without further ado, here are my contributions to the brag book blog hop:

The Blog Hop will end on January 4, 2012 and the links will be taken down then. So don't dilly dally and go snag the other brag books from my fellow CT members. Here is the complete Blog Hop List:

Snips and Snails Designs
Stacy
Christie
Jen
Kim
Edna
Ekaterina
Lyn -- you're here

Meagan's Creations' Christmas sale

2011-12-21T03:43:00.001+08:00

Every Tuesday Meagan is featuring one of her previous releases. What does this mean for you? This means that you will get the kit for half price (or more!!) and you get a little freebie to go with it!!! This week she is featuring her kit A Christmas to Remember. Grunge meets elegance in this Christmas kit by Meagan's Creations. It's a collection with the kit, (which comes with a complete alpha in 4 colors), word art pack, template set and cluster set. With traditional Christmas colors but also some soft neutrals, it's a great kit for all those Christmas memories and for Christmas projects! And you can pick it up the kit and templates just $2 each today ONLY!!

Also Meagan's Creations has a Christmas sale from the 23rd to the 26th of December. See ad below.

Sagada

2011-12-20T04:48:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

my badminton partner Jean and I won our match which was the first win for our team and our team, the Blue Team, won over the Red Team
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After exploring Sumaguing Cave I took a seat on this low rock wall and took in the spectacular view

For this layout I used Fading Fall Bundle by Snips and Snails Designs, the preview and description of which you'll find in the post below.

Glorious days of autumn

2011-12-19T05:48:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

my friend Eva Frederiksen sent me a Christmas gift
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At Mount Schoenstatt with Vin and Mommy

Template: JennCk Designs

Used for this layout is Fading Fall Bundle by Snips and Snails Designs. This bundle has the kit, 4 stacked and embellished papers, 6 painted embellished overlays, and 10 solid colored cardstock papers. Included are: 20 patterned and textured papers, 1 bead scatter, 2 bittersweet branches, 1 bittersweet scatter, 3 bows, 5 branches, 2 buttons, 2 Indian corn cobs, 3 dried bits, 8 flowers, 3 single photo frames, 1 multi-photo frame, 1 knot, 11 leaves, 2 maple seed pods, 1 matte, 1 poppy pod, 4 ribbons, 2 rickracks, 4 seed scatters, 1 spool with thread, 1 spool with ribbon, 2 staples (with and without holes), 2 stitches, 2 strings, and 3 tags.

Likewise used is a word art from the Fall Frolic word art pack by Kathy Winters Designs, the preview and description of which you'll find in the December 7, 2011 post.

Meagan's Creations' 2012 calendar set

2011-12-19T03:44:00.001+08:00

Meagan's CT Lauren wanted a set of calendars that she can print on cards she makes for her family! So Meagan's Creations has this great set of 2012 calendars for you! You could use them in your printable projects or you could also use these for your desktops. These calendars come in png format, in two different font versions and 10" by 9" at 300 dpi so they can be used however you need them!

You can grab them for 30% through Christmas Eve (can you believe it's just around the corner!!).

Happy Scrapping!

Christmas magic freebie 8 x 8 quick page

2011-12-18T05:29:00.004+08:00

Thankful that:

I found a simple recipe for chicken soup stock
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I made a quick page with Gail Cook's Christmas Magic Scrap Kit. The description and preview of the kit are given two posts below.

http://www.4shared.com/photo/CaOpYhOT/lawyerlyn_gc_cm_qp_8x8.html

If you want to get the kit for FREE all you have to do is join the QP Collection Game for December at DigiScrap Station.

Don't forget to check out the forum at DigiScrap Station to collect any other free quickpages that are available!

Better not pout

2011-12-17T05:34:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

Ann and Manny dropped me off at Magallanes, as this is where the Canon office is located
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Christmas 2001

Template: Jellebelleke’s Designs

For this layout I used Gail Cook's Christmas Magic Scrap Kit, the description and preview of which you'll find in the post below.

Christmas magic

2011-12-16T05:25:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

a fellow shopper at SM Quiapo took my picture on my camera phone upon my request
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At Newport City with Wina Monceda, Arlin Javier, Vi Felix, and Mario Garcia

Used for this layout is Gail Cook's Christmas Magic Scrap Kit which includes 28 backgrounds and 65 elements -- 1 Christmas Magic word art, 8 bows, 4 Christmas packages, 8 framed charms, 1 charm border, 6 glittered flowers, 1 gold glitter spray, 1 gold tied string, 3 ribbons, 1 holly leaves with berries, 4 jingle bells, 6 stickers, 2 stockings, 7 tags, 2 green curled ribbons, 1 snowman, 1 red poinsettia cluster, and 2 white poinsettias.

Dancing

2011-12-15T05:35:00.005+08:00

Thankful that:

I didn't lose my Body Shop lipstick which Hansel bought
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Mia dancing on the balcony of their house

Used for this layout is Meagan’s Creations' Brought to You by the Letter A- the Fairy Add-On which includes: 5 additional papers, 11 elements -- 1 bead scatter, 1 layered felt fuzz, 3 silk flowers, 1 ricrac, 1 sparkle trail, 1 zigzag stitch, 1 twinkle think thought bubble, and 1 set of glitter wings.

Likewise used is a word art from Wordart World by Jennifer's ABC Book Word Art. The kit includes over 250 premade words that you can easily recolor or modify to work on your page. Plus, you will get a fabulous collection of versatile alpha sets that can be mixed and matched, depending on the style of your book. It also features a set of alpha backgrounds that can be used behind your alpha. Even if you are not making an ABC book, this kit is filled with words that could be used in almost any layout, to spruce up your page.

Ice cream bar

2011-12-14T05:35:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

I was named Best Dressed Female during the Christmas party where the theme is the 1960s
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Having an ice cream bar before proceeding to Fairfield City Farm

Template: Kathy Winters Designs

Used for this layout is Sweet Stuff kit by Snips and Snails Designs. The kit includes 10 patterned/textured papers, 1 banner, 2 bows, 1 button, 5 assorted candies, 2 candy sticks, 1 chocolate, 1 cupcake, 1 single photo frame, 1 multi photo frame, 1 fruit slice cluster, 1 gumdrops, 1 jelly beans, 1 lollipop, 1 ribbon, and 1 tag.

Meagan's Creations' Sale and Freebie

2011-12-14T04:02:00.002+08:00

Every Tuesday Meagan is featuring one of her previous releases. What does this mean for you? This means that you will get the kit for half price and you get a little freebie to go with it!!! This week she is featuring one of her template packs, Wavylicious Templates. This template pack has lots of fun wavy layout ideas for you to use!! Meagan has this kit half off today ONLY, that's just $1!!!! And there is a freebie for you too!!!

Here is some inspiration for you!!!

And here is your freebie, made by Stephanie! Its a QuickPage using Those Were the Days by Meagan's Creations and her Wavylicious Templates! Click on the preview to download!

Sbarro

2011-12-13T05:35:00.004+08:00

Thankful that:

Manny brought home a sack of rice
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Nol Cera, Jeanett Luyon, Vi Vallar and myself as we celebrate Jeanett's birthday in Sbarro

Used for this layout are the following:

Keley Designs' Happy Birthday Kit which includes 10 papers and 56 individual elements: 4 balloons, 4 binder clips, 4 buttons, 4 cakes, 4 frames, 4 hats, 4 paper clips, 6 presents, 4 ribbons, 2 rubans, 4 rubbers, 4 rubber bands, 2 staples, 3 stitches, and 2 twists.

Meagan’s Creations' Birthday Diva Word Art,

and a template from Queen Wild Scraps' Our Home and Native Land Templates

Digiscrapstation's QP collection game

2011-12-13T04:49:00.002+08:00

Come join us for the Quick Page Collection Game at DigiScrapStation.
We are featuring a wonderful holiday kit called "Christmas Magic" created by Gail Cook. Thank you Gail for this beautiful holiday kit!

The QP Collection Game for December can be found in our forum. The kit is FREE to all participants. Just make a Quick Page and upload it to share. Visit the forum and you can download all the QPs being featured for the month.
NOTE: We are still playing our November QP Collection Game too, with the wonderful Absolutely Autumn kit featured in our store.

Resident artist in training

2011-12-12T05:35:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

I had a nice visit with Gemma Oquendo whom I have not seen for ages
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Bambino practicing how to write on the white board

Used for this layout is Cilenia Curtis' School Days - Art Class kit which includes: 2 art journals or sketchbooks, 5 papers, 6 finger paint hands in clear acrylic flairs, 3 large circle flourished watercolor painted, 1 Explore-Enjoy-Learn word art with painted hands in center, 3 tags of word art, 1 large artist title word art "Resident Artist in training", 1 ink sketched scissors, 1 messy artist pallet with pencil and paint brush, set of 3 paint brushes, Favorites title work art 123 lines for journaling favorites of the school year, 1 set of 6 hand print brushes, and a full set of alpha and numbers in sketchy artsy inks.

Mister Donut

2011-12-11T05:35:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

we (Ann, Manny, and I) had lunch at New Bombay (Authentic Indian Cuisine) restaurant
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Evelyn Guillermo and me at Mister Donut

Template: Tamara Anderson (Tiggconn’s Scrap Designs)

For this layout I used The Brown Owl's Peach Love kit, the description and preview of which you'll find in the post below.

Fitzroy Falls

2011-12-10T05:35:00.002+08:00

Thankful for:

Ann who took me shopping
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Mommy, Mar, Ann, and Vin at Fitzroy Falls

Used for this layout is The Brown Owl's Peach Love kit which has 21 papers and 50 elements -- 1 baby's breath, 1 air balloon, 1 blossoms, 1 basket bouquet, 2 bows, 1 butterfly, 1 candleholder with candles, 1 chain, 1 curtain rod, 1 curtains, 1 deco border, 1 dove, 1 eyelet, 1 fan, 1 fastener, 1 fern, 5 flowers, 2 frames, 2 glitters, 1 heart, 1 bird, 2 ladies, 2 laces, 4 leaves, 1 deco leaf, 1 peach, 1 pearl, 1 heart pillow, 1 pin, 2 borders, 1 pair shoes, 1 splatter, 1 tag, 1 twirls and a window. There are also some cu styles.

Maze pen

2011-12-09T05:35:00.003+08:00

Thankful for:

Kereen Vasquez who lent me her knee support thingie
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Inside the Smiggle bag Mia gave me in the airport is a Smiggle maze pen

Used for this layout is Snips and Snails Designs' Jot and Scribble Bundle, the description and most of the previews you'll find in the post below.

Also used is a digital scrapbook template from Kristin’s Scrap Design's Template Pack No. 45, the preview of which you'll find in the December 5, 2011 post.

Meagan's Creations' Year in review templates

2011-12-09T03:18:00.002+08:00

Hi everyone! I can't believe December is upon us! It will be 2012 before you know it! Caught up on your scrapping? Or, want to get a layout showing all the fun you had this year? You will love Meagan's Creations' "Year in Review Templates"

A set of four 12x12 layout templates, that come in PSD, TIFF and PNGs, that you can you for scrapping a year's worth of adventures! Show how much your baby has grown in a year, show the highlights from the year or memorable places you visited! The possibilities are endless! Check out the amazing layouts by Meagan's Creative Team:

Love this cute one by Kandi of her little boy through the year!

Layout features kits "Simplicity" and "Simply Blue", and "Simplicity Add-on Alpha" by Wendy Tunison Designs

Lahni did a page of her beautiful baby boy's first year! Her layout features Meagan's kit, "Boys will be Boys"

Lindsay had this fun layout about their adventures throughout the year! Layout features Meagan's kit "Those Were the Days"

The turkey is from Let's Talk Turkey and the santa is from Santa Baby, both by Just So Scrappy

Lauren has this great layout of a great fun day! This layout has lots of room for journaling.

Layout features "Shopping Fun" by Queen Wild Scraps.

Marlyn's got a great page with highlights from the year! using Meagan's Christmas kit, "A Christmas to Remember"

This super cute page by Mary features amazing photos she has taken through the year!

Kit used is Denim & Daisies bundle by Just So Scrappy

Love this fun travel layout by Stephanie! using Meagan's collab kit with Digital Harmony Designs, "Are We There Yet?"

Lastly, here is one from Meagan of her little Jonas and his first year! She used her kit "Outta Control"

Grab the templates for 30% until next Thursday!

Happy Scrapping!

Handwriting

2011-12-08T05:36:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

I won a bag of groceries during the CACC raffle
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Vin helps Bambino practice his handwriting

Used for this layout is Snips and Snails Designs' Jot and Scribble Bundle. The bundle includes 4 stacked and embellished papers, 6 solid colored cardstock papers, 2 full alphas - upper, lower, numbers, punctuation, 20 patterned and textured papers, 1 arrow, 1 arrow doodle, 1 arrow scribble, 1 banner, 2 borders, 2 bows, 4 brads, 2 buttons, 1 eraser, 9 flowers, 1 flower scribble, 1 heart scribble, 2 single-photo frames, 2 multi-photo frames, 1 glitter scatter, 1 grass doodle, 1 heart, 4 journal mattes, 2 leaves, 4 pens, 6 pencils, 1 pencil sharpener, 2 photo corners, 1 photo mask, 3 ribbons, 9 scribbles, 4 single-photo scribble frames, 1 sequins scatter, 4 pencil shavings, 2 staples (with and without holes), 2 doodle stems, 2 paper strips, 1 paper strip cluster, 2 swirls, 1 tag, and 3 pieces of tape.

Likewise used is a digital scrapbook template from Kristin’s Scrap Design's Template Pack No. 45, the preview of which you'll find in the December 5, 2011 post.

Shades of autumn

2011-12-07T05:36:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

I was finally able to deposit Vin's checks
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Taking pictures of the leaves at Mount Schoenstatt

Used for this layout is Autumn Couture Bundle by Snips and Snails Designs, the description and preview of which you'll find in the post below.

Likewise used is a template from Jellebelleke's Designs' Back to School template pack, the preview of which you'll find in the September 23, 2011 post.

To complete the layout, I used a word art from the Fall Frolic word art pack by Kathy Winters Designs which contains seven (7) fall phrases adorned with flourishes to add a touch of elegance to your fall layouts.

Imperfection

2011-12-06T05:36:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

Emmie Hicarte and I had lunch at Soi and afterwards had a Blizzard at Dairy Queen
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Me with Vi Felix and Arlin Javier at the CA Baguio Cottage

Template: 3 Li’l Monsters Designs

Used for this layout is Autumn Couture Bundle by Snips and Snails Designs which includes: 4 stacked and embellished papers, 6 textured cardstock papers, 10 textured and patterned papers, 1 banner, 2 bows, 1 brooch, 1 button, 6 flowers, 1 single photo frame, 1 multi-photo frame, 1 key, 1 leaf, 1 leaves, 1 matte, 2 ribbons, 1 staple (with and without holes), 1 tag, and 1 trim.

Memories are like keepsakes

2011-12-05T05:36:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

I have an umbrella in the office
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Before proceeding to Baguio City, we stopped in Tarlac and had lunch with Ajay Reyes' family.

Word art: Wordart World by Jennifer

Used for this layout is Aquarius Designs' Indian Summer kit, the preview and description of which you'll find in the post below.

Likewise used is a digital scrapbook template from Kristin’s Scrap Design's Template Pack No. 45.

Sungka table

2011-12-04T05:36:00.003+08:00

Thankful for:

the handyman at the Boracay Sands Hotel who fixed my eyeglasses
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At the Isabel Suites in Ilocos Norte there is a sungka table. This is the first time I've seen one, as it is common for a board to be used for this game.

Used for this layout is Aquarius Designs' Indian Summer kit which contains 10 background papers and 60 elements.

Likewise used is a template from Jellebelleke's Designs' Back to School template pack, the preview of which you'll find in the September 23, 2011 post.

Cousins

2011-12-03T05:36:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

I walked to the end of Station 3 where Hansel and I had been to in 2008
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At Lake Alexandra

Template: Colie's Corner

Used for this layout is Fantasy World kit by Keley Designs which contains 10 papers and 60 elements.

Likewise used is a word art from Wordart World by Jennifer's Cousins Word Art Pack which features 11 original word art images.

She's got class

2011-12-02T05:36:00.004+08:00

Thankful that:

I now weigh 55.8 kilos meaning that I have now lost 7 pounds
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Me at 15.

Kit: Jen C Designs, Hope for Tomorrow add on
Tags: Akizo Designs, Kitschy Hearts
Cluster: Rina Kroes
Alpha: Dawn Inskip Designs, Cardboard Alpha

Moist banana cake

2011-12-01T05:36:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

I bought all that I needed to buy, e.g., DVD-Rs, shampoo for Vin, SD cards for my cameras, cords for the ornaments
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I don't have a cake pan so I used a muffin pan to make this banana cake

Used for this layout are the following products by Wordart World by Jennifer:

Baked With Love Paper Pack featuring 20 papers,

Baked With Love Elements Pack with 25 elements, and

Baked With Love Word Art and Alpha Pack featuring a set of 15 word art images and includes two separate alpha sets (chipboard and button).

Likewise used is a template from Jellebelleke’s Designs' Morning Breeze template pack, the preview of which you'll find in the November 25, 2011 post.

Friendship warms the heart

2011-11-30T05:36:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

I finished all 4 calendar gifts and then some
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Giving our tired feet a rest from all that walking around Window of the World in Shenzhen, China.

Quick page: Jennifer Schmitt
Word art: Wordart World by Jennifer

Count on me quick page

2011-11-29T05:36:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

I had the photos for my calendar gifts printed
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I made a quick page with Throwing Some Scraps Around's Count On Me Kit. The description and preview of the kit are given two posts below.

http://www.4shared.com/file/TOoIAHGj/lawyerlyn_tssa_com_qp.html

Fitzroy Falls

2011-11-28T05:36:00.001+08:00

Thankful that:

I bought a binding machine for P1,900
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Ann and Mia at Fitzroy Falls

Used for this layout is Throwing Some Scraps Around's Count On Me Kit, the description and preview of which you'll find in the post below.

Once a mother

2011-11-27T05:36:00.003+08:00

Thankful for:

Markus, the Mercury Drug employee, who facilitates my medicine purchases for Mommy
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Mommy at Mount Ashby Estate

Used for this layout is Throwing Some Scraps Around's Count On Me Kit. This kit is packed with 17 papers and 54 elements -- 2 arrows, 1 bent staple, 3 bows, 1 round paper doll chain, 3 crocheted flowers, 3 gem and metal brads, 3 leafy borders, 1 double arrow journal paper, 2 fabric decorations, 3 faze plates, 6 wild flowers, 1 flowery vine, 2 polka dot stamp frames, 1 fringed journaling mat, 1 heart charm with Count On Me inscribed, 1 heart charm, 2 leafy vine branches, 3 paper clips, 3 straight ribbons, 3 ripped cardboard elements, 2 round word art frames, 2 square word art frames, 1 looped string, 1 window frame, and 2 word art.

Spell on you

2011-11-26T05:00:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

I finished Justin's calendar gift
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Hansel and me celebrate Halloween party at home

Used for this layout are the following products by Wordart World by Jennifer:

Spooktakular Paper Pack which features 20 original, Halloween-themed papers.

Spooktakular Word Art Pack which features 20 original, Halloween-themed word art images.

Spooktakular Alpha Pack which features a set of Halloween-themed alpha buttons. Each letter comes in a variety of colors (both upper case and lower case). As an added bonus, this pack also comes with 23 Halloween buttons.

Likewise used is a template from Jellebelleke's Designs' Joy of Life Vol. 1 template pack, the preview of which you'll find in the October 3, 2011 post.

Once upon a time

2011-11-25T05:36:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

Dr. Rafael Recto, an orthopedic surgeon was available yesterday for consultation and he gave me some exercises to do, told me what not to do as well as told me that I can still play badminton
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When I put Bambino to sleep I always start my stories with "once upon a time" whereas he starts with "one day". But we have a similar ending: the end.

Used for this layout is Romantic Story kit by Keley Designs. The kit contains 1 alpha, 11 papers and 48 individual elements.

Likewise used is a template from Jellebelleke’s Designs' Morning Breeze template pack.

Enjoy the journey

2011-11-24T05:36:00.002+08:00

Thankful for:

the sales clerk at Terranova who convinced me to try a medium sized shirt instead of a large sized one which I was intending to buy
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We took Mar's van on our road trip to Melbourne.

Used for this layout is Cilenia Curtis' Vacation Time kit which has 19 papers and 56 elements.

Likewise used is a cluster frame from Kristin’s Scrap Design's Cluster Frames Vol. 4, the preview of which you'll find in the October 4, 2011 post.

Tea

2011-11-23T05:36:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

Mar didn't go out with his high school classmates so we took him out to dinner
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Before we left for the Philippines we had tea in Minto with scones, cakes, etc.

Used for this layout is Tea Room Bundle by kitkat79-scraps, the preview and description of which you'll find in the post below.

Likewise used is a digital scrapbook template from Kristin’s Scrap Design's Template Pack No 38 12x12, the preview of which you can find in the September 22, 2011 post.

Bygone Beautys

2011-11-22T05:36:00.006+08:00

Thankful that:

I remembered to iron my clothes so that I wouldn't have to do it in the morning and risk being late for the seminar
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When Cha saw Bygone Beautys she got very excited having seen its advert before. So in we went and after admiring all those teapots on display we too had tea.

Used for this layout is Tea Room Bundle by kitkat79-scraps. In this Bundle you get: 10 papers (with 3 special papers), 8 card stock, 44 elements and full alpha (capitals and small), some punctuation and numbers.

Likewise used is a mask from Kristin’s Scrap Design's 10 Different Photomasks set.

Ruins of St. Paul

2011-11-21T05:00:00.003+08:00

Thankful that:

my left knee is not fractured
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At the Ruins of St. Paul in Macau I brought along a scrapbook magazine to read and to have my picture taken holding it in the hopes that I would get my picture published in the magazine. But since I didn't send in my picture to the magazine my dream didn't became a reality.

Used for this layout are the following products by Cilenia Curtis:

Beautiful Mess 4 - Mixed Media Kit which includes: alphas, papers, and elements: 1 12x12 overlay, 1 wisdom word art rub-on, 1 rub-on only with no words, 1 word Art “together” sewn together, 1 word art “embrace” sewn together, 4 sets of attachment stitches, 1 doodle loop in black ink, 1 doodle loop with translucent paint, 1 wire hanger, 1 pre-made wire hanger and small frame, 1 pencil sketched frame, 1 traditional frame, 1 ephemera flora page, 3 uniquely painted rub-ons, 1 outline stitched bird, 1 flower sticker outline stitched, 1 set of small buttons crazy stitched, 1 set of large buttons with stitches, 3 small neutral buttons, and 2 large neutral buttons,

Sketchbook Templates PSD Layered Quickpages, and

Stitches 01 - White Messy, the preview and description of which you'll find in the April 26, 2011 post.

Birdhouse

2011-11-20T05:37:00.002+08:00

Thankful that:

the relatives -- Uncle Tony, Ate Tessie, Terine, Uncle Jun, Tita Linda, Yayie, Gilbert, Gem, Tita Mila, and Bobby arrived for Mommy's birthday celebration
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This birdhouse in Milton Park is not only huge but it looks like a church with its cross and rectangular but round end windows.

Used for this layout is Aria's Grapevine kit which includes 12 soft textured papers, 1 trellis, 1 hummingbird, 1 sticker word art, 1 vertical grapevine, 2 horizontal grapevines, one green, one turning leaves, 2 grape clusters, one glass, 1 barrel, 1 cluster of rocks, 2 bees, 2 flowers, 1 cluster of white flowers, 1 metal water can, 1 metal bucket, 1 screw, 1 birdhouse, 1 garden hat, and 1 grapevine on ground.

Likewise used is Kristin’s Scrap Design's Solo's No 7 digital scrapbook template.