Scrapbook Challenges New Year Blog Hop

Hello there!  

Thank you for hoping with us...
you are now halfway to finishing the hop.       

If you have  just stopped in, do remember to go back 8 hops before me, the first stop is at Pamela's blog .  You don't want to miss her awesome creations and of course her generous RAKs ;-)

For first timers,  Scrapbook Challenges, previously from MySpace since 2007 has moved this year to it's new home in Ning site.  Every week, Pamela issues an original sketch to challenge your creative side. Aside from the sketches, the design team also issues challenges, "games" and tutorials and this year you are in for an awesome treat as Pamela & the DT's has been  planning & preparing more stuffs at SC!

Special sketch for this blog hop

  and here's my take...

 

Ok,  aside from meeting the new DT's here's what's in store for you in this blog hop...

Everyone who leaves a comment on ALL blogs, gets entered into a drawing for this

collection of
My Little Shoebox

Everyone who does a layout based on the sketch this weekend and

posts it in the Hop On section will get entered into a drawing for the

 "Origins" collection from Basic Grey

 

2 packs from Prima Marketing,

  One will go to someone who JOINS the group this weekend,

and  One will go to someone who INVITES someone to the group this weekend

(through the invite link on the group)

one last RAK goes to

one person who leaves a comment on the blogs in the Hop On section.

They will receive an album and a bunch of trim from Rusty Pickle

with all that, what are you waiting for?  Leave your comments and

Hop now to 

Lydia's blog 

and get to know one of SC's new DT's! :)

Sketch 160

Here's the latest sketch at SC! Join us and win fabulous prizes either at Scrapbook Challenges or Pamela's blog....or both ;-)



and here's my take... check out the lovely LO made by the rest of the SC gals here.

Diane, you are beautiful inside and out. Strong but gentle also. Wise and goodhearted. Loving daughter, sister and friend. I am proud of you, or what you have become. I know you're not perfect ( who is? )...but that's what great about you. How you stan up after every trials that you encounter. You learn and apply what you have learned. Always remember that I love you. Ate CJ

Materials used:

PP: SEI, October Afternoon, Heidi Grace

Embellishments: Prima Flowers, Prima Say it with Crystals, AC Thickers

Tool: Fiskars border punch

Loving Lola

Sketch 158 @ Scrapbook Challenges

This is my Lola (Grandma in English) Coring. I chose 1 Corinthians 13:3-5 because this best describe her. She is a very good example of what love is really is.

She has the patience of a saint and too kind for her own good. I know she enjoys many things but does not envy and definietly does not boast. She is humble and is not rude. She is always giving even when nothing is left for her. She does not easily angered. She always forgives.

She lives far from me now and I trully miss her. When I was still a kid, I remember that she makes sure that I have lunch/snacks for school. She will pack baked goodies she made. She will take time to chat with me about anything.

She is also the one who introduced me to Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior. She made us attend bible school during school vacation. At that time, I went because it was so much fun. Back then, I didn't realize how significant knowing and accepting Jesus in my life would be. Now, I can't imagine not knowing Him and not having a personal relationship with Him.

Thank you Lola C! I love you and I miss you!

Materials Used:

PP: ProvoCraft

Embellishments: Ribbons, Buttons

Bubbles

Materials Used: PP: Hambly Screenprints Embellishments: Say It with Crystals Tool: QuicKutz Bubble die

Nature's Beauty

Here's my take for Marilyn's Create your own ribbon flower challenge at Scrapbook Challenges. I love all kinds of flowers! I really enjoyed this challenge and I love the cosmo cricket pp too! This photo was taken 2 years ago when mama & Diane (my younger sister) visited us. We took the tram ride already because we were all tired of walking. This is at the Singapore Zoo by the way and if you're wondering where the animals are...well this is the "nature" part of the zoo...so no animals just great view hehehe... Materials Used: PP: Cosmo Cricket, SEI, Chatterbox Embellishment: The Robin's Nest, Ribbons, Button

Lola Susan & Me

("Lola" is the tagalog word for grandmother. )

This is my take on Sketch 148 at Scrapbook Challenges.

Lola Susan & Tita Diane visited us 2 years ago. We were on our way to Jurong Bird park when this photo was taken. We miss them already! Materials Used: PP: WebstersPages Embellishments: Ribbons

You Make Me Happy

Here's my take for Sketch 147 at Scrapbook Challenges.

Materials Used:

PP: My Mind's Eye, Webster's Pages, Noteworthy

Embellishments: Brads, AC Thickers, Noteworthy Metal embellishments

Tools: Crop-a-Dile

Special

Here's my take for Scrapbook Challenges Sketch 146. This is my cousin Ria. She just celebrated her 30th birthday recently...Almost everybody who has reached this age says...it's just a number and that they don't feel any different hehehe. She is a lover of God & Art. A very creative person, a great listener, a good friend, a thoughful daughter & a loving wife. I miss her and I'm just glad that we still get to chat once in a while :-) Materials used: PP: Bo Bunny, My LittleShoeBox, American Crafts Embellishments: The Robins Nest, Ribbons Tools: Hero Arts stamps

Do Not Worry

Here's my take for Rachel's Recipe Challenge @ CPCM. The recipe is as follows: 4 Ribbons 3 Patterned Paper 2 Handmade Flowers 1 Scripture Come and join us in our daily scrapbook challenges at CPCM!

So Blessed

Here's my take for Amber's Monday challenge at CPCM. Create a layout of who or what your are thankful for. I'm very thankful that I have a sister who is supportive and caring. Life in Singapore will not be as fun & easy without her. I'm thankful for all the little things that she does for me. Cooks my favorite dishes when i feel down, treat me to movies when I'm having a bad day, motivates me to try new things, shows me the brighter side of life. I'm so blessed! Materials Used: PP: October Afternoon, Bo Bunny, Hambly Screen Prints Embellishment: Ribbons, Buttons, AC Thickers, Basic Grey Wilma Chipboard Tools: EK Success Circle Whale Punch

You Bring Joy To Our Lives

This is my take on Crystal's Wednesday challenge at CPCM. The word of the week is "JOY".

Not yet a memeber at CPCM? Register now and be blessed in more ways than one! :-)

Materials Used:
PP: Ocotber Afternoon, Bo Bunny
Embellishments: AC Thickers, Doodlebug Stickers, The Robins Nest, Prima Flowers, Ribbon
Tools: 7Gypsies stamp, Crop-a-Dile

Sketch 138

This photo was taken when my cousin Ria came for a visit last year. I'm really thankful for the internet. Making communication with your loveones from the otherside of the earth easy and not expensive hehehe... Love you!

Materials Used:
PP: 7Gypsies, Hambli ScreenPrints, Creative Imaginations
Embellishments: Prima Flowers, Robins Nest, Creative Imagination Stickers

Gimme

This is my take for Sketch 133 at Scrapbook Challenges. This 2 are like cat & mouse...they always want to play the same toys at the same time. I guess that's how siblings are. Part of the fun is when you have someone to fight with *wink* but at the end of the day, they love each other more than anything. Materials Used: PP: Webster's Pages Embellishments: Heidi Swapp Alpha Chipboard, Hero Atrs Stamp, Making Memories Rub Ons, Scrapworks Shimmer Shapes

Love, Joy, Peace

I titled this layout Love, Joy & Peace because for me the photo expresses clearly the love of a mother for her child, the Joy of the baby being held my her mom and the comfort & peace they give to each other.

Materials used:
PP: Making Memories
Embellishments: Prima flowers, Ribbons, Heidi Swapp Alpha chipboards

Christmas Gift

Here's a sneak peak of one of the pages for my desk calendar (December '09)

Usually by the time we start what we call the "ber" months, we have already put up a Christmas tree at home, Christmas songs are being played on the radio, TV programs starts to have their Christmas countdown, people rushing to buy gifts. This year Christmas started very late for me. We put up our Christmas tree 2 weeks ago only & until now I haven't finished my list.

I've always wanted to give useful & unique gifts to people who are special to me. This year I'm doing desk calendars. So far...I'm way behind and most likely they will receive their calendars by January *LOL*

Materials Used:

PP: American Crafts

Embellishments: Making Memories Metal embellishment, Maya Road clear stamp, Revo Spicy Chicken Font

Tools: Zutter (haven't used yet hehehe, will do all the pages at the same time)

Andrea

I did this layout using Inspired Blueprints Sketch #4. I haven't submitted though because I still I want to add something but not sure what it is. I find it too plain and have this feeling that is too flat hehehe... Will post the new & imporve version once I'm done... :-) This photos were taken by our cousin Ria when she visited us last May. Really love how she captures this wonderful moments with Andi. I heard that the red dress was only good for one photoshoot and after it was done, they had to change coz Andi ate chocolates and had chocolate stains after hehehe

Materials Used:

PP: SEI, Scrapbook Walls

Embellishments: Brads, Ribbons, Pebbles Inc Word Stickers, AC Thickers

Singapore '08

Another LO for my Ate Bedette & Kuya Paschal :-) Photo was taken when they went to Jurong Bird Park last May '08. I remember we were not able to accompany them because we couldn't take leave from work. Good thing Ria & Reizl was here and was able to join them. This is my interpretation of Sketch 116 at Scrapbook Challenges. Not sure my interpretation is correct hahaha... P.S. Better send me updated pictures or else you'll see the same ones in the LOs I'm making for you hahaha... Materials used: PP: Sassafrass Lass, Luxe, Teresa Collins Embellishments: Hambly Screenprints, AC Thickers, Doodlebug Loopy Lou cardstock stickers

The Luge

Here's my entry for Create's "A Witches Brew" and "Lift It" challenge lifting Pamela's Chocoholic LO at Scrapbook Challenges My brew is a mixture of 1. eye of newt --- 2 buttons 2. wool of bat --- 3 different kinds of ribbons 3. Adder's fork --- 1 metal embellishment 4. owlet's wing --- 1 transparency 5. fillet of a fenny snake --- AC Thickers The Luge is part go-cart, part tobogan. It's one FUN FUN ride. Their slogan is really true, once is not enough! It's very addictive. Good thing the price is reasonable (else, once might be enough hahaha). They also have special promos for different category like Sentosa members, Family package etc... All in all I must say that if you do visit Sentosa, this is one ride you must try!. Materials used: PP: We Are Memory Keeper, Love Elsie Embellishments: Making Memories Metal Tags, AC Thickers, Hambly Screen Prints, Ribbons, Buttons

Cutie Pie

Finished another LO today. I love this photos of Andi because it captures The "Andi" hehehe... She's a darling, charmer, sunshine, happy, precious cutie pie!

Materials used:

PP: Sassafras Lass, Making Memories Note Worthy, Black CS

Embellishments: SEI cardstock stickers, White Signo & Galaxy Marker.

For Paschal & Bedette

Paschal & Bedette visited us last May. It was the first time I met Paschal and I could say that he's really a nice guy. Down to earth, funny & most of all...loves my cousin!

I promised Bedette that I will do some layouts for them. I was hoping to finish it in time for Ate sooxs trip to US. Unfortunately, I only finished one. I will send the rest via mail instead. :-)

Here's my interpretations of their SG & PH pictures :-) Hope I did justice *LOL*.


{Grow Old With You}
(Ate soox commented that it looks like "sampaguita pictures" layout hehehe)


Materials Used:PP: Sassafrass Lass, Luxe
Embellishments: Prima Flowers, Prima Sat it with Crystals, Brads, AC Thickers, 7Gypsies Stickers


{Loving You}
I used the November Sketch from Ed's Sketch, Got Stamp?.

Materials Used:PP: Making Memories, Prima
Embelishments: Prima Say it in Crystals, Autum Leaves Stamp, AC Thickers


{Best Time}I used the Oct '08 Bonus sketch at Inspired Blueprints.

Materials Used:PP: Teresa Collins, Adorn it, Heidi Grace, Luxe
Embellishments: Making Memories Charmed Phrases, 7Gypsies Stickers, Daisyd's & Quickutz Rub ons, Tim Holtz Game Spinner, AC Thickers, Brads, Crystals