US Trip Layouts

My first out of the country trip was in January of 2007 and it was about that time when I started making 12x12 layouts. You can say that it was the perfect timing. So I kept all "scraps" that I can take hold of... tickets, labels, maps, flyers, stubs, even luggage tags and boarding passes. But the greatest "things" that I took home with me were memories preserved in beautiful (?) photos. These also left me a big challenge to give "justice" to these photos by making layouts that will further preserve the memories.

Here are some of the layouts I made.

SE-PS Joint Christmas Party

I had a great time at the first Scrapbooks Exchange - Pinoy Scrapbookers joint christmas party. There was a long table of delicious food, loads of raffle goodies, fun games and all the stores were there so, SCRAP SHOPPING! I only wish I had endless supply of mulah so I can buy all the stamps, flowers and my dream Endless Love alpha dies... Oh, all those eye candies! I was able to buy just a few since I promised myself before going to the party that I would only spend a little and not damage my wallet too much.

Here's what I got from the raffle (overlay) and the exchange gift (UHU, bottle of buttons and fabric from Jeannie)

and the contents of my shopping basket...

It's my first EB with the members of SE but most of them I met already at the Scrappin' Moms Scrapfest. There I met the very creative Candy Lagazon and Rachelle Tolentino. They were our seatmates. And then there was Liaa whom we had a short cab ride with. (Thanks for the wonderful company ladies!)

I came to the party with my little boy Wax who, I felt, had a great time too. He was my shopping partner :D and I can see that he will be my future scrapping buddy too. He chose the frog papers I got from Mitch of Visual Creations and asked me to by the corner punch from Jane of Rekindled Moments.

It was too bad we had to go ahead of the others (and missed to group photo-op). Wax wanted to leave and see his daddy who as Wax puts it "is already waiting for us at home". I hope to attend another party or EB soon!

RAK our World!

Initially, when Lee announced that a very generous scrapper is brewing up a RAK for PS, I was really excited to join. But when scrappers started sending out invites to take a peek into their scrapping stash - I got intimidated. All the while I thought I have a lot... Everyone seemed to have a whole room filled with juicy eye candies, while I on the other hand, have but a single plastic case to stack all my stuff. Nahiya talaga ako!

But anyway, here is a sneak peek of my scrapping stash... For those who shared pictures of their stuff, thank you! I enjoyed viewing all your "abubots" and I now know what I have to save up for! And to Marj, you are one very generous lady... THANK YOU VERY MUCH for RAKing up our world!

What a productive weekend!

In my last post, I was ranting about not having been able to finish any LO for a looong time. Last weekend I was able to make time for scrapping!!! and I was able to finish 2 1/2 LOs. That half still needs a title and journalling but then it's still an accomplishment. I have yet to take pictures of the LOs and post it here - I'll work on that this coming weekend, promise!

How I Wish!

I haven't had the chance to finish a layout for a couple of months now, not even touch my stuff! This is what happens when (1) you leave late for work thus arrive home late (2) you don't have your own space to scrap where you can leave everything "as is where is" (3) when you have a household to run (4) you have a very hyper, persistent 3 yo son who wants your full attention and (5) you have a husband who wants you to do something else than scrap.

When I look at all the LOs of other scrapbook designers, i almost literally droooooool with envy! Well, at least I have my office breaks to browse through some designers' blogs and feast my eyes on very lovely LOs. With that I can say I am not really out of the circulation! At least I get a dose of updates about the scrapping world everyday.

By the way, I finally have alpha dies for my bigkick. I got 2 from April - Sizzlits Original Font and the Cuttlebug Harmony. I also bought 2 sets of alpha foam stamps from Ria - MM Gabby and Mixed Fonts. I seem to be buying stuff every now and then but haven't found the time to use them. Talk about hoarding!

Well, my only wish it to be able to use them soooooon! This weekend maybe? Oh, God only knows!