Websters yumminess

Last week, I had the privilege to attend another class by Iris Uy.   This time  new art mediums were introduced to us.  I really had fun playing with the art mediums and with webster pages - hollywood vogue line.  

close up on the added mesh and inkido blooms . . .

"Your love fills my heart with joy"  - our anniversary month lay-out.

"Pure Love" - my sister and Bins (her youngest)

close up on art medium - gel medium used as adhesive to create this mixed media embellishment:

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week ahead!!!

hugs, Jona

SNR Publication

Yes, finally I can share my Scrapbook News and Review Publications last December for the Holiday Issue.

Our Christmas Morning:  (Watching the kids open their gifts excitedly!)  Although this year they waited until before midnight to open their gifts  so we don't have our chaotic christmas morning. 

Dreaming of a White Christmas  (since we don't experience snow here in the Philippines,  we stay in the coldest part of the region, Baguio City.  My sister just overdid my nephews attire here)

And the winter wonderland card:

I used new and old Best creation christmas papers here.  Other embellishments are from Inkido and alphas from Making memories.

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

96.14.10.2 plus 43

Wondering about my title? 

Those are the numbers of my finished projects for 2010.  I was able to make 96 lay-outs, 14 cards, 10 Altered arts, 2 mini albums and 43 ATC's (that is because I joined several swaps).   Yeay!!! 
And here's my favorites in random order:

I heart this water papers from Best Creation.

Using lots of Pink Paislee (one of my favorites)  and a heartfelt journaling for Papa:

I loved the mini banners I made using the glitter papers of Best creation:

The Love Art tray  using Inkido papers and embellishments:

My first project for Best Creation,   a cute halloween decor:

love those snowflakes and this card is also published in Scrapbooks News and Review

And my favorite ATC for this year (much prettier in IRL)

 

Thanks for dropping by!  Ciao!

Best Creation Sneak Peek

Here's a closer look on the travel line.   I want this line so much!!!  I hope its in my box.  And while you guys are anticipating for the release of the new lines this CHA, Best creation is having a rak and have a chance to win this line.   So better hurry up and check out Best Creation blog!

Have a nice day!  And thank you so much for all the visits here in my blog!

2010 Year in Review and exciting 2011

2010 has been a good year to me and my family.  I thank the Lord  for all the blessings He had showered us last year. 

Singapore was not in my bucket list as the  first country to visit and I was given an opportunity to visit such a wonderful country courtesy of my very loving colleagues and superior.  Zid and I had so much fun in Sentosa and Singapore zoo, meeting my high school chums Check, Jheng, Ciello and of course,  meeting in person Jaz Lee, a very creative scrapbooker I admire.
Then,  we had our family vacation in Hongkong to visit Hong Kong Disneyland.  Making a childhood dream a reality.  I sure had fun in meet and greet with the Disney characters.

Our family had a new member - my youngest nephew, Bins who is growing cuter by the minute.  He is the newest inspiration in my scrapbook pages.

As an outdoor person,  a trip to the beach wouldn't be complete for us.  We were able to visit Bantayan Island in Cebu.  It may be a strenous trip but we still had fun.  I'm still in love with their beach. 


I have been on two manufacturer design teams - Inkido, a sweddish company and Best Creation, an American manufacturer who makes glittery papers. And luckily,  I will be continuing my design team positon with them this 2011.

There a lot of things I am so excited this 2011, 
First,  the new lines of Best creation coming this CHA winter 2011.  I can't wait to get my hands on them!

Second,  I am claiming that this year we will be blessed with baby #2!  I know,  I may be asking a lot  but I believe in Him that He had prepared me already and He will answer our prayer this year.

Third,  with Him with our side,   there is nothing I have to worry about!

Happy new year again everyone!  Wishing and sending you lots of love and happiness this year!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!!!

I wasn't able to greet you Merry christmas because of all the rush and happenings at home.  This was the first year  that my siblings are together to celebrate christmas.  We had a simple celebration at home and travelled to Tagaytay on Christmas day to visit our vacation house there.  The house was not yet finished in time for Christmas celebration this year.  The kids are not used to celebrate Christmas back home since we always celebrate it out of town with lots of activities to do.  But this time,  we have to relax at home and have some special bonding playing checkers and snakes and ladders which is really not so bad at all.

Before the year ends,  I would like to share with you the last lay-outs I made this week and a card using whipper snapper stamp.

I used the valentine and polka dot glitter papers of Best creation for this card.  The image was colored with copic ciao.  I still have to learn using my copics and I want more colors too!

And here are my last lay-outs for the year!

'You are our best gift"

"My rock star"
Zid loves RNB and rock and roll but loves the look of a rock star!

I love this crate paper and perfect for Zid's photos in Anilao.

"School Boyz"
I got to use the back2school line of Best creation for this page.

From my family to yours,  Wishing you a prosperous New year and lots of creativity and family bonding this 2011!!!   

Have a great new year celebration everyone!!!

Christmas Muse

I gave my muse a christmas touch  and used inkido papers, flowers, lace and metal embellishments from inkido and kort og godt.
This muse was from Iris Uy's class this year and stamped with butterfly stamp from Prima.
I used Anne's christmas papers for the skirt and a strip of the christmas elegance for the belt with the lace.  I just loved her new look and perfect christmas decor in our room.

Don't forget to drop by inkido blog for more inspiration.
Thanks for dropping by!  And advance Merry christmas to all of you!

Playing with Scraps

I love using up all my scraps and even the littlest of them.   I even used the halloween die cut paper of Best creation for this page.

I inserted some scraps of prima and basic grey with my glitter dot scraps of Best creation to create this non halloween page for my sister.  My nephew Migs is so young here in this old picture.

Thanks for dropping by and I hope everyone still got some time to scrap and play amidst the holiday rush!!!

Oh, Christmas Tree . . .

oh christmas Tree . . .

I just love looking at Christmas trees and doing the trims with our own tree. 

I am sharing today my projects for Best creation using lots of Christmas trees from the Falala collection.
Here's a simple card with a twist of a ribbon and the Best creation chipboard to complete it.  I guess this is the only card I am keeping for myself this year as part of my collection.

And here's, a door decor  to greet our visitors as they enter our home.

Please visit the Best creation blog and be inspired with other tree themed projects from the other designers. And don't forget that Best creation is looking for additional design team members for 2011 and you can read all about it the blog.

Have a happy weekend!!!

Gawrsh!!!

just like what Goofy says.
And just snobbish it sound like my nephew who hates to have his photo taken.  If I haven't bribed him,  I wouldn't get this photo of him.

close ups on the embellishments ( I really loved Inkido flowers!)

Supplies:  Inkido autumn papers, flowers, lace, blings and pearls.  Birdcage cut from the Tim holtz bird cage die.

Check out the inkido blog for lots of christmas inspirations.

Christmas RAK winners

Thank you so much for joining my rak!!!    Congrats to "The trash collector"  for winning my christmas mini kit and to Janet Z  for the christmas card.

And since this is the season of giving  I am sending christmas cards to the other 5 lovely ladies who left comments.   Please  email me at youch17(at)yahoo(dot)com  your mailing address. 

Merry Christmas everyone!

Christmas Rak

"Tis the season to be jolly,  Fala la la lala"

Just a few more days til Christmas.   Have you finished your christmas list? gift wrapping and christmas cards? I am almost done.  My cards are ready to be mailed too.

Here's a card I made using best creation glitter cardstock and christmas papers and embellished with a snowflake brad.  I will be giving this card to one lucky commenter on this post and the mini christmas kit to another one. You may leave your comment (s) until DEC 5, Sunday 12mn EST.  So that the rak will reach you just in time for Christmas.

Yes!  I am mailing internationally  however, it may takes two (2) weeks to reach to your destination and the materials may be late for your cards this Christmas.  But I am sure you can still use them for your christmas thank you's,  ATC or even for your christmas lay-outs this year.

The christmas mini kit includes 6 x 6 Best creation glitter papers, foam stamp, craft & create die cuts, Best creation sticker, 2 cards with envelopes and mix of embellishment.

Close up on the embellishments ( inkido flowers, pin, & laces, best creation chipboard, misc ribbons, stamping up gold cord, buttons, making memories falala flower, craft & create die cuts)

Spread the word, and don't forget to leave a comment. I love reading your comments and to make more fun,  I'll give you another chance in winning if you link your own christmas card in the comments.  I would love to be inspired by you too.

And if you haven't done the Best Creation Blog Hop,  there's still time until Dec 2.   Always be inspired at the Best Creation Blog.

Thanks for dropping by and wishing you lots of love, joy and peace everyday!

Jona