altered plastic story book

its july and time for another project at artzdescrap!!!

this time, you have to alter a story book. well, i got this plastic bath book from my kids' shelf---how many times do i have to raid their shelf for my projects eh? rulers, bags, clipboards...lol ( they have 2 of these so im not a guilty mom!). i think some of you might have this book ( free ata ito sa book fair at learning is fun)

since this is plastic, i have to "gesso" it first so that the acrylic paint will have a base.

after the gesso has dried up, paint it with your favorite color!

after much waiting....

i came up with this altered book! surprisingly...

these bedazzles are so useful to me!
do you notice the scalloped accents on the side? guess what...?

those are from the edges of this blue page... i simply have to punch it using the stampin' up paper shaper to create a crunched look.


dont throw those remnants away though... they are those accents you saw on the previous picture.

the acrylic paint will not have an even coat since plastic is non-porous and would tend to "slide".

i also decided to use the FISKARS threading water punch!!! hah!

but wait... get the thin foam out of there! coz your page won't fit in the puncher..

i used the pouchy place to store some atcs and cards...

last page is just playing with paints... i am glad i was able to raid again.

fotos - a collection of favorite pictures

this time at journaling junkie, challenge 60 by me

"This challenge will run from the 1st to the 14th of July.

We will have an RAK for the end of July as there were only 4 entries for June.

Cabbie challenges us to do a mini album of our favourite things.

You can of course interpret this in different ways; favourite things at home, favourite places to go, favourite recipes etc. Some of the team did a LO instead of a mini album and that's fine if you scrap LO's instead of mini albums too.

Looking forward to seeing your creations."

you might be wondering what i did with this 7 gypsies naked album.

crackle paint.

mod podge.

micro beads.

misting and incorporating rub-ons are good combos!

purse card

for SNR ( may 2009 issue): templates templates... i created a purse from a template using october afternoon papers, sassafras, wrmk, chatterbox chipboards! i also happened to use some brads as well...

hope and dream

for SNR ( may 2009 issue)-- layout about graduation.

bite sized

for SNR ( may issue ): a layout about something mischievous.

great dad

challenge 59 at journaling junkie:

Create a layout in honor of Father's Day, journal about a special male relationship.
Be it your own father, your husband, your Grandfather, an Uncle, or a teacher.
Whoever he is, let him know why he's special.

special mention to Studio Azul ( april kit ) for the materials used here.

altered mailbox

for the month of june at artzdescrap, DT Candy Lagazon shares her tutorial on a self-made mailbox using corrugated and illustration boards.

this is my take on it using toy boxes from my kids' supposed-to-be-thrown-away boxes...

just imagine the things you can do with these, saving the environment and adding creativity as well!

a really cool idea of tearing to expose the corrugation which is distressingly beautiful!

4 is four

challenge 58 at journaling junkie.

Create a layout using "age" as a title. Journal about the significance of that age for you or that person you are scrapping about. What realizations do you have as you contemplate on that particular age. ( DT liza bermudez's challenge)

mom's tips

my layout for challenge 57 at journaling junkie....

Our Mother's have taught us so much...but then so have our children.

This fortnight make a LO journaling the lessons taught you either by your Mom or your children.
This challenge will run until the 30th of May.

altered envelope

spice up your envelope ( any kind... do it yourself envelope or ready made envelopes) this june! head over to artzdescrap and see what the Designers have in stored for you. be inspired!


i used the scor-it mini for this small envelope ( size 7x7) and embellished it with anything i could find in my stash.

– 2Sketches4You 1st Annual Ultimate Card Showdown

The World of Card Making unites over Denver via the Internet.

2 Sketches 4 You hosts a month-long mega card contest to inspire, challenge and reward cardmakers.

Tim Hammonds from Scor-it and Kazan Clark and Laura Davis from 2 Sketches 4 You invite all paper crafters to “attend” the 2 Sketches 4 You 1^st Annual Ultimate Card Showdown—the most extravagant card challenge event to hit the blogesphere since the dawn of the Internet!

Beginning June 1^st and lasting the entire month, participants will use the blog’s weekly inspiration sketch to create cards to submit for that week’s challenge. Each week, one person will win Card of the Week and that week’s sponsored prize. The first week 30 finalists will advance to the next round, then 20 will advance the week after that, then 10 and then 5. Each finalist will receive prizes from select sponsors. A panel of judges will choose winners, and prizes will be awarded to finalists who advance each week.

At the end of week four, 2 Sketches 4 You will crown one artist The Ultimate Card Showdown winner! The grand prize includes over $500 in products from contributing sponsors.

Additional prizes will be awarded through weekly random drawings.

Participants may join in any of the weekly challenges. But to be eligible for the grand prize, artists must begin on June 1^st at http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com.

Sponsors of The Ultimate Card Showdown include: Clearsnap, Inky Antics, Sakura of America, Scor-it, Starving Artistamps, Sulyn Industries, Teresa Collins and Zutter Innovative Products.

In addition to being exhibited on the blogsite, winning contest entries may be published in print and/or on-line publications as deemed appropriate by Scor-it and 2 Sketches 4 You. Winners will be notified prior to any additional usage and designer credit will be given, but winners will not be compensated for further usage beyond the prizes already awarded

2 Sketches 4 You boasts 2 great assets—Kazan Clark, born and raised in South Africa and Laura Davis raised in the Mile High City, Denver, Colorado. Kazan brings her intensity and good humor, while Laura balances with her wholesome American good nature and creativity.

Kazan says, “our blog has followers around the world and we welcome international participation in The Ultimate Card Showdown.”

Participants should check out the blog, http://2sketches4you.blogspot.com early and often to get more details about the contest. The challenge awaits! The prizes are ready!

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For more information, please contact:

Kazan Clark at Kazan.2sketches4you@gmail.com

Or

Laura Davis at Laura.2sketches4you@gmail.com

Release written by Elizabeth “Eli” Harlan
Paper Crafts Freelance Writer and Photographer
Writingeli@yahoo.com

featured at scor-it gallery!

i am so thrilled to be included in the photo gallery of scor-it!!! the owner Tim Hammonds personally emailed me his satisfaction with my works and guess what? he wants me to make a project for the product this coming August!!!! oh my what a thrilling and uhmm challenging assignment this is! i just hope i would satisfy him again... in art's sense.

sneak for artzdescrap ( june)

see you on the 1st of june.

scor-it projects ( tag bags)

featuring the scor-it mini using tags. i turned it into a tag-stand instead !!! you can visit their step by step tutorials.

you can also use these for mini giveaways or just a storage for your everyday pens. i did and its so useful!

notice the crease/score on the sides, beautiful!

scrapbook news and review May 2009 issue debuts

scor-it projects ( matchbooks)

made these cute matchbooks using the mini scor-it!

i got these from a tutorial at their website. very instructional and easy to follow steps.

scor-it mini - a review

i know many people would say, why buy a scorer when your trimmer comes with it? you see, having an exclusive scorer is something, well, not really a must for all because you really can make use of your trimmer/scorer in any projects but being me, i just fell in love with this mini scor-it!

i did these truffle bags through a tutorial on the scor-it website and these are really perfect for give aways too! just put chocolates or candies inside the open baggies and there you go... a goody bag to boast.

i hope to make more projects with this wonderful tool!!!

breaktime play ( SNR April 2009 issue)

of paints and inks...

actually i did this layout at the scrapjam but i did not join the challenge coz of under-requirment issues. i enjoyed playing with inks and paints. messy in a sense.

sketch layouts for SNR ( april issue)

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birdhouse

for the month of may at artzdescrap, a tutorial from fellow DT Bree gave us this awesome tutorial on how to make a birdhouse. since time was kind of an issue for me here, my materials consisted then of a SCRAPBOOK PACKAGE and a piece of ILLUSTRATION BOARD. talk about grace under pressure! and so this birdhouse. i hope this looks like a birdhouse to the birds!

something's brewing.....

yeah you heard it right. something's brewing at Visual Creations!!!!

do you like albums? no, not chipboard... not wooden... but FABRIC!!!!

yeah, F A B R I C....!! and we will share with you techniques and ideas in a class ( details to be announced soon.)

and not only that, we will add a lady whose talent levels up with her beauty to our roster of creative minds!

so watch out ! this will definitely be a blast for album lovers whose creativity goes beyond not just the ordinary but something to remember by.

crafter's pick The Ultimate! - a review

if you are a fan of tim holtz, you will notice in his book ( distressables 2) that this adhesive is a must for adhering heavy embellishments and true enough, i find this so handy and friendly!

sticks clear, fast and very strong too! this white glue is definitely a must for every scrapbooker.

this is my first bottle and i would definitely be purchasing another one again in the future! oh this is available at Visual Creations, by the way.

my dude

challenge 56 at journaling junkie:

to use an advert as inspiration for a scrapbook LO.

i decided to use the layout we did at mitch's place... all about dots!!! we thought it was so hard, i mean i really don't do dots that much but we ended up playing with dots ( i did play with paints!) and the outcome was what i submitted for journaling junkie challenge 56. this inspiration would in term be inspired by a tote that came into my mind. visit journaling junkie blog for other creations by fellow DTs.

altered canvas brush holder ( SNR march 2009 issue)

i bought some canvas cloth for 77 Php a yard and tried to make it into a pouch... since i have no sewing machine, i masked the edges with ribbons ( stapled! inside of course). also tried using distress inks and stamping on this pouch or as my title said so, you can use this to store your hair brushes.

some fancy, easy flow of ideas once in a while.

trinket box for mother's day (snr march 2009 issue)

for the month of march at scrapbook news and review, this is my contribution for the altered section. i decided to make a trinket box out of a clock package box.


here are the procedures:


1. this is my box.




2. cut off the top flap.



3. to reveal an opening.

4. adhere pattern papers to each flap or side.

finished product.

front part of the box

i also adhered fabric to the insides for that cushiony feel.

back portion of the box

note: gauche alchemy december kit.

let's swim ( SNR march 2009 issue)

another sketch layout for SNR march 2009 issue.

handmade acetate scalloped album

this month of May is a month for fiestas in the Philippines... just in time for my mini's theme.

each design team member was given a handmade cut clear acetate and designed a mini album.

here is my take:

you may visit artzdescrap for this month's challenge!!!

watch (SNR march 2009 issue)

for the month of march 2009 snr issue, layering was one of the technique spotlight and we were to do layouts for layering.

best friends forever ( SNR march 2009 issue)

a random memory layout for Scrapbook news and review ( march issue)

aliwan festival april 25, 2009 saturday

the girls had a fun and challenging day at Aliwan Festival, so called because of the different colorful festival in the Philippines paraded before our eyes! all in one scene!

the rain did not stop us from taking shots of the beautiful costumes and dances from each tribe/province in the Philippines.

that's how beautiful our country is!!!

me me me.

me and symbelly taking some chance at capturing. picture c/o nita... zoomed!

the girls sans nita. nita was the good photographer here.

from left: cabbie, sym, au and kara ( au's daughter)

we had a fun day at the festival. my legs hurt but it was worth it. till the next year again.
more pictures at my facebook, multiply and flickr.

simple pleasures ( SNR march 2009 issue)

sketch layout.
for scrapbook news and review march issue.

crackled painted journal

i made this crackled painted journal on a used notebook. i knew i have to check my distress crackled paints because some were dried up and sadly have to throw the whole bottle away. i have thrown 2 bottles already... i wonder if the weather in the philippines has something to do with the drying up condition. if not, do we put them on the refrigerator?

some vintage photos which i printed and downloaded on the internet.

i decided to layer and played with the crackled paints lest they dry up and i won't be able to enjoy them.

my boy

my layout for visual creations featuring the 7 gypsies savannah collection. this is a simple layout with simple embellishments. i just want to capture the essence of the picture i took of aetom at the villa escudero church.

road trip

this is my ROAD TRIP mini album featuring the 7 gypsies savannah collection for Visual Creations. for a complete list of supplies, visit their gallery here

for the information of all, i used Mica films ( thank you, michelle ku) for the transparency-like look.

april issue of SNR debuts

scrapbook news and review debuts today.

pubbed :

layouts (2)-- journal boxes, paints and inks

altered: canvas bag

sketches : (2)

idea file : debossing

pillow box anniversary card

what fun to celebrate than this? i made this for my hubby... shhhhhh tomorrow is the day but i am so itchy to post it! i just love the stamps!!!

my pillow box anniversary card

( pillow box card template courtesy of MME wild asparagus)

materials used: cosmo cricket girl friday collection ( awesome !!); hero arts stamps ( droool!); american craft felt ribbon; stickles ( tiara); heidie grace chipboard;fancy pants journal card ( all fall)



gauche alchemy december kit fabric; fancy pants lace; buzz and bloom flower chips; utee, kaiser craft paints


i cannot buy flowers for him, oh well, hope these flower chips would do!!! i embossed and painted on these too... wrapped in a cute fabric from the gauche alchemy kit and tied with lace, i am sure i would love these myself!



tip for all: when you buy cardstock templates, keep the original one. simply trace it on another cs or pattern paper. that way, you save the original template and create more from it.

lean on me

challenge 55 ( mia castrillo's) at journaling junkie.


So many people are doing the 365 - photo a day thing.

I would like to challenge us to do a LO about one of those random photos we take, that would be meaningless to others, but that make us take a step back and appreciate something small and significant just for today.

puzzle banner

this month at artzdescrap, we are featuring our very own Nina Patena as our inspirational guest scrapper. she designed a banner made of chipboard and embellished it with so much creativity.

click here to see her works.

my take on this month's tutorial:

1. using some puzzle chipboards which has been sitting around for quite some time already.

2. resist stamping using versamark and rangers resist pad.

3. use acrylic paints

4. embossing technique with sparkling embossing powders.

this month, i craved for techniques!!! actually this was more of a mess gone wrong turned into something awesome... we discover things accidentally sometimes!

scrapjam 2009 at clarkfield

our scrapjam venue at clarkfield, pampanga dated april 4-5, 2009.

the fully airconditioned hallway, a room opens where we did our projects.

these are some projects we did.

LAYOUTS
11:45pm




CARDS


we were each given kits to play with.

2 MINI ALBUMS

we also played with punchers!

more pictures about the jam ( the foodies trip and on location shoots) on my flickr account.

splash and swim

challenge 54 at journaling junkie.

feature a sequence of photos and of course to journal about them.

come join the fun!!!

altered necktie hanger

this was my pubbed project for Ready Set Create last march 5, 2009. i altered a necktie hanger from Van Heusen!

altered Bento Box Card Holder

do you have these plastic bento boxes???? or if not, some microwavable containers lying around?

then why not make them useful???

a card holder to give to your loved ones perhaps?

join me in my quest.

by the way, this was published over at scrapbooking.com Earth Day feature last month.


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HOW TO??



1. first, get a container. i use a bento box i got from a japanese surplus store which sells these new boxes for 50pesos per 100 pieces!!! kewl!

2. for the next procedure, have you ever been to CraftWorld at SM megamall ground floor near Toy Kingdom? then you will find this there.

i got this Felt Powder. get a foil glue too for adhering.

3. brush the foil glue on your chipboard.
wait for a few seconds. don't let it dry.

4. sprinkle some felt powder over the glue.

for some accents, i added acrylic paint and Diamond Glaze on the edge of this felt powder coated chipboard.

let's look at the bento box.

1. crop-a-diled the 2 holes for attachment of fibers which serve as enclosures.

2. i also pierced the midline of the paper... guess what is the significant of this pierced area?

you guessed it right! it serves as an opening for your dear card!

and a bentox box won't be complete without an altered CHOPSTICKS too!

just painted the chopsticks with acrylic paint and stamped images on it.

and so there you have it,


an ALTERED BENTO BOX CARD HOLDER

happy eating... errr, happy reading the card!

the notebook challenge on artzdescrap

take the challenge over at artzdescrap for the month of April.

alter a notebook!

here is my take.

i used my old fibersssss! you should use them too!!!

a simple embellished notebook using a distressed approach.

layouts for Visual Creations

these are my layouts for Visual Creations...you can visit the gallery here for the supplies used. i would be designing mainly on Crate Paper.

SUPERSTAR

technique used: masking

picture printed on canon glossy paper.

tim holtz's fragments are a kiss to me. i just used some rub-ons and koala! an embellishment to boast.

masking technique done here using tim holtz's masks. rangers distress inks and blending foam are not to be taken for granted. they are great partners especially when creating effects with assorted colors.

bedazzles are my faves too! just squirt some glue ( or sepia accents) and pour your bedazzles on it. let it dry.

LOOK AFAR

i decided on using a Hambly screenprint transparency as my base for that elegant look. the feeling of stone in a transparent base creates a dreamy and sea-like atmosphere.

SNR march issue

scrapbook news and review online debuts last night march 28, 2009. get the freshest inspirations from our talented staff and designers!!!

got some stuffs published here...

2 ideal files

* heated pearls
* duct tape

2 sketches layouts

1 ATC

1 altered stuff ( altered canvas brush holder)

1 mini album from kaiser craft

2 layouts for styles ( random memories and layering )

don't forget to say cheese

Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers, Cosmo Cricket; Rub-ons: Hambly, Cosmo Cricket, Imaginisce; Sticker Letters: Making Memories; Chipboard: Basic Grey, We R Memory Keepers, Sassafras Lass; Flocked Lace: We R Memory Keepers; Glitter Glue: Ranger Ink

one of my layout contributions under AMUSEMENT PARK layouts ( style spotlight ) last february 2009 issue for scrapbook news and review online.

The Scrapbooker's Creativity Kit: Prompts And Ideas To Jump Start Your Layouts

hope to get hold of this one soon!!!!!! wishlist!!!

the game you played

this is my take on challenge 53 at journaling junkie :


THE GAME YOU PLAYED

The focus of this challenge would be an everyday event and using repetition -- recording what you were thinking about either while you were taking the pictures or how the pictures made you feel after you pulled them out to get ready to scrap them -- like for instance, originally, i had planned on scrapping about how Mackenzie is scissor happy and does not like to be disturbed --- and after looking at the pictures -- i began to see something different altogether and described the event and how Mack's everyday activities might give us some perception on what she may grow up to be and why.....

spring fling mini class crop this saturday!

drop by scrapbook news and review this saturday or let's say--- it would be sunday march 22, 2009 at 2am ( since we are 14 hours advance in time frame) philippines time, or if not, check out the site when you're free for mini classes given out by the talented staff/designers of SNR.

every hour from 12-6pm CST, classes will be taught over the forum! you can also post your questions/queries too.

hope to see you there! i will try to be around for it since it would really be in the wee hours of the morn we are talking about. if not, i will try to answer your queries as much as i could when i catch you there.

altered "bilao" or bamboo tray

have you ever eaten palabok or pancit in bilao ( bamboo tray )? what did you do with the tray afterwards?


i am sure 85% of you might say you threw it away...


if not, you might have used it for your fruits... or anything for display, right?


but have you thought of this ???

why not make it as a home decor???

that way, you display it. make your kids happy.

and save the environment too!!!

this is my take on the tutorial for artzdescrap, march 2009. head on to their website and for sure, you will be inspired to create as we, the DTs did with Deedah's ( inspirational scrapper ) creation.

SPRING FLING AT Scrapbook News and Review Online

i know this is a bit late to post since the Spring Fling fever started last March 7, 2009.

"Two weeks of spring fun -- tips, techniques, challenges, games, prizes and a crop! Join us from March 7, 2009 to March 21, 2009 and play along. Register here to ensure you get the daily newsletter and other goodies. "

the newsletter emailed to you daily will include all tutorials, inspiration for the Spring Fling Fun. Today is Day 9 and will end March 21, 2009. so hope you will register!!! nothing to lose, more to gain!

for Day 9, my Tutorial for Altered Paper Weight using Tiles was featured.

sneak for artzdescrap's tutorial ( march )

visit my blog on the 15th for the reveal of this recycled stuff i made out of *****. secret!

and do watch out for the tutorial at artzdescrap too !

small crowd

challenge 52 at journaling junkie : make use of Oxymoron as part of your title. head on to their website and use some inspiration for your own layout.

published at RSC for altered sampler march 2009 issue

leave your email address here in the comment thread... first 5 commenters get the link for the download... !!! nice nice altered projects you bet!!!

i am also published on page 49 !

more fortune for you!!!

A FORTUNE CAT FOR YOU!!! MORE FORTUNE TO COME!!!

materials: tim holtz grungeboard ( elements ); crop-a-dile; eyelets; stampin up stamps; nick bantock inks; versamark inks; crochet cotton

thank you roni

i got this RAK from roni johnson ( ink stains with roni). girls, do check out her blog! it's awesome. her new book will be coming out soon!! can't wait!!!

earth day feature

click on this link to find out what

altered Kaiser craft door hanger

this is my DT project for Artzdescrap ( March ) featuring a Kaiser Craft Wooden door hanger.

sneak peak for artzdescrap ( MARCH )

be back on the 1st of march for the revelation... thanks

SNR - february 2009 issue

a layout for the february 2009 issue up at SNR ( scrapbook news and review ) online magazine. to view some gorgeous contributions from the staff and other talented scrappers, you can visit SNR's website here and subscribe online. there is also a newsletter for you peeps out there who wants tidbits all about scrapbooking and stamping!!!

i also contributed idea files which would only be viewed when you have a paid subscription with them... peace.

i will post my layout and all contributions only after 30 days as per rule. thanks!!!

passion and habit

challenge 51 at journaling junkie.

Consider your scrapbooking habits. Do you have pictures of yourself? Are you a compulsive pattern paper hoarder? Do you see family members ducking and hiding when they see you with camera? Are you a pen junkie? This week photograph and journal about a scrapbooking habit.

come join us!!!

Love making cards? Love stamping? Love talking and learning about making cards? So do we!! Scrapbook News and Review is thrilled to present an entire universe created just for you!! The SNR Card Universe is built with the card maker in mind, and has resources you have only dreamed of having at your finger tips! Resources that include:

Sketch Vault: We have included an entire gallery dedicated to card sketches.

Video Archive: We have pages and pages of card making videos already cataloged for your viewing pleasure. We have gathered videos from all over the web into one easy to navigate collection...and we would love to add yours, too.

Tutorial Library: We have gathered a huge list of fun and exciting tutorials for you to try.

Blog Roll: Our Blog Roll is divided into Sketch Sites, Challenge Blogs, and Card Making Blogs for easy navigation.

Event Calendar: Want to know what is going on in the Card Making world with a single glance? Here's your source.

Forums: Ever wish there was a forum just for card makers? Well, now there is! Come visit with us, discuss your passion, and make new friends! We can't wait to meet you!

The hottest new online Magazine is launching the hottest new online card making community...and you are invited!!

click here

a new assignment, a new journey.

sometime in March and the months that will follow, you would see layouts, altered and hopefully some articles from me.

it's because scrapbook news and review e-magazine invited me to be one of their staff/designer!!!! i know this entails so much responsibilities and obligations but with passion in one's heart, i know everything will be met.

whew and so, this is it. a new journey... a different one too!

thank you SNR crew for believing in me... i hope to give my best.

you can visit their website too.. there are calls every month and if your works are chosen, your creation will be published! pubcalls also have the details...

happy reading! happy creating!!!

everything you can imagine is real...

challenge 50 over at journaling junkie! you should have a hidden journaling here but i forgot to take a shot of it... soon though... and oh, you can find my journaling at the jj blog too.

head on to journaling junkie and win prizes !!! cant wait to see your letter to your loved one layout, in time for valentines day!!!

altered frosted wineglass

happy valentines day in advance to all !!! this february, artzdescrap is featuring our inspirational tutorial for the month over at the artz blog. head on there and see for yourself what the crew have in store for you all!!! hope you will be inspired with their creations!

this is my take on the tutorial.. i used a frosted wineglass here and embellished with prima flowers ( with diamond glaze).. some felt heart strips ( courtesy of helga vergara-- my SK card swap partner). i also stickled them with assorted colors.


maya road sheer tickets are to die for, available at visual creations! hati kami ni au nito coz for a pack, there are 2 pieces for each design. cute!

sneak for artzdescrap's tutorial ( february)

altered file folder

for the month of february, we at artzdescrap would like to share with you all our interpretation of an altered file...

i bought this plastic file folder at national bookstore and ...

painted the surface with gesso first...

then with acrylic paint...

i also thought of mixing the whole scene with radiant rain to make it shimmer... and kinda distressed...

FINAL PRODUCT

i just love the matte medium of Studio!!! you can use it for attaching/adhering embellishments like metals and paper! anything!!!...

i also decided to use my stamps!! they have been sitting and hiding in my cabinet for quite some time already.

twenty two holiday wishes

another layout using the studio azul december kit...

i love the plain canvass cloth and stamping with their exclusive blot stamp! i also added some distress crackle paint on the edges...

i also found myself amused at the hand sewing accent i made.. oh, just some alternate stitch on the border to add emphasis and detail.

see how cool the blot stamp is!

sneak for artzdescrap ( february)

happy chinese new year 2009!

welcome year of the ox on january 26, 2009!!!

blog award from janis medina

Got these awards from janis medina (http://thereluctantscrapper.blogspot.com/).

Not to break the chain, you’re supposed to mention FIVE addictions and pass the awards on to FIVE other fabulous blogs.

Let’s see. I am addicted to:

1) books!!!!- i realized that first love never dies.

2) photography now

3) the cyberworld-- a day won't be complete without spending it over at the worldwide web

4) postcrossing.com

5) bags - totes, scrapbooking bags, laptop bags, cam bags.. any bags!

In turn, I am giving the above-mentioned awards to the following people whose blogs I always visit (though I’m sure, some people have already given them these awards):

1. nina
2. liza yet
3. cv
4. au
5. lee

a day in the life

over at journaling junkie, this is my take on their challenge #49 which is about your love and "un"love with a career or if you are a parent, you can also tell something about it... a prize awaits the winner on the challenge!!!

my journaling over the blog..

LAYOUT TO BE FEATURED AT SCRAPSTREET MAG

i love this photo so much because i was asked to pose beside those bamboos! jill lim ( my cousin in law) took the dramatic shot using my sony cybershot.. way back year 2006.

Altered used keychain calendar

this is my DT project for artzdescrap's january tutorial using used calendar as signboard or anything... inspirational scrapper jasmin got her tutorial over at artz.

for this one, i used a used keychain calendar dated 2006 given to me by my sister...

the technique: since the cover is a transparent one, i decided to use acrylic paint. After drying it, i mixed a combo of gum arabic-pearl ex and brushed on top of the paint. i noticed that the paint moves. so to lessen destruction, i have to slowly move the paint to create a crackled and crumpled effect.

i also used Mica flakes as decorative add-ons! i would like to thank Ms. Michelle Ku of Malaysia for surprising me with these!!

the finished product.

this is Michelle's gift to me.. i just love Mica flakes... they are like plastic flakes yet so sparkling beautiful! i hope i can create more projects with this stuff.

celebrating our one year at artzdescrap

from artzdescrap blog:::

We, at Artz de Scrap would like to celebrate our
First Year Anniversary
with you, our supporters!

How????????

We are giving away 15 mini RAKS!!!!

Wanna win 1 for your self?

Yes???????

Then ............ all you have to do is ......................

post this blinkie on your blog



together with a blog entry about what you think of Artz de Scrap.
Link it back to artzdescrap's blog and put your link into the comments there!

We'll do the blog visits and will determine the winners on the 31st of Jan 09!!!!
So..... post away!!!!

altered popsicle name plate

i did this popsicle name plate during a pinoyscrapbookers EB last year (2008) at visual creations. adhering the popsicles into a fence-like stuff using glue and playing with paints are really cool!! the grungeboard are swell!

actually, i have lots of these bottles ( contrast bottles for diagnostic exams in radiology courtesy of hubby) and they are so space consuming already, i also altered some bottles but i can no longer accommodate them all and so this gimmick of giving them out to scrappers and letting them alter.

torotot

another studio azul december kit layout...

"torotot" means trumpet in the philippine language. usually, torotots are used and blown during the holidays especially the new year. i loved the color of this thing and decided to scrap it.



i also plucked a real feather from the "torotot" and attached it to the picture, that way, the layout would seemed "alive" in a way...

we love our gifts

i am having fun scrapping the studio azul december kit!!! so far, this is my 2nd creation ( out of ?) from the kit...

anyway, this is also my entry for scrap inspire create's first challenge for the year 2009.




since the american craft thickers are foily in nature, mitch sy told me to try it out with alcohol inks... and this is the output. i also sprinkled with some beadazzles and sepia accents.

oh christmas tree!

i used the studio azul december kit for this layout. i was captivated by the lights of a plaza in zamboanga city so i decided to scrap it right off!

the blot stamp which comes with the kit is so cool!!!

Altered fabric bracelet

this is my project for the month of january for Artzdescrap using their beads giveaway... we are supposed to alter the beads into some kind of jewelry.

i used an Imagination Project fabric strip and adhered the little ones with Claudine Helmuth's Studio Multi Medium ( matte).

my son modeled the bracelet with ardor...

christmas RAKS

the postal notice was in time for some goodies... liza yet from singapore sent me a couple of goodies together with the giveaways from artzdescrap... alin of brunei sent me a ref magnet and a card for the scrappinkids santarina swap!! thank you girls!





my kids cant wait to taste the yummy chocos!! i told them to wait coz i have to take a shot of it first.. the altered can was created by liza yet... and each choco wrapped in cute pattern papers too!



would you believe my FATHER is a scrapbooker too???? well, when he was in Canada, he brought these stencils!!! who a father would have thought of buying these stuffs? really, it was not intended for me because my papa love the arts too ( and photography!) and now, he gave these out because he knows my passion. thanks pa! he also had those embossing powders and slow drying inks of colorbox! lol.

a happy year

this is my 3rd gdt layout for journaling junkie. head on to their site for this challenge and the giveaway rak if you are chosen as the winner.

this challenge is about the year that was... the year 2000. but since i have not much pictures for that year, we were told to scrap highlights of a certain year...

the tim holtz masks are so adorable!!!! i used paints here... visual creations has some. do visit the store for other designs!

4 smiles

after many weeks of waiting, this layout finally made it to the bampop gallery!!! lol.

you can view the layout here. not only that, fellow pinays like nina and liaa also are fond fans of bampop.

this layout was created last december when time was still so slow...

foodies over the other side

just want to share some foodies over my other blog... hope you can hop by there sometime. gracias.

some christmas cards

before the year ended, i made these fast-y cards for my friends... glad they liked them.

igorot dance

this is my dt layout for visual creations for december.. using the chatterbox line of papers. for supplies, you can find it here on their gallery

idol time

just one of those rare moments that i get to scrap. i did this layout last month.

altered styrofoam ball christmas tree

this is my tutorial sample for the month of december at artzdescrap... we were asked to make a christmas tree!

materials: styrofoam balls, icicles in string, radiant rain, inque botique chipboard, ribbons, decorative plastic gold balls, i used a heavy duty craft glue to adhere the icicles ( what a challenge). the balls are stacked upon one another with toothpick. i also sprayed the balls with radiant rain.

Joyous

visit journaling junkie and you will see my take on their challenge 47 which is about christmas... join in the fun with the sketch and who knows, you might be the winner!

holiday sampler revealed on RSC

these are my samplers for the RSC holiday sampler issue which was published last month... well, they are now in the hands of some good friends! hope you liked it.

sneak peak for artzdescrap's December tutorial

on the 15th...

bazzill chipboard tags

i got these chipboard tags from my little attic and i love these !!!!... perfect for the holiday season.

i tried to alter it by going to the max.. that is, making this stocking a non-stocking stuff!!! materials used are: grungeboard ( my fave ), some stickers, paints and buttons! but anyway, this makes a great ornament too!

hope my swap partner over at SK doesnt read my blog today. lol. techniques mostly crackled paint from rangers. leafing gold pen used as outline. love the effect of the pen...

i also emphasized the anna griffin christmas stickers ( available at visual creations) with stickles to add glitter. daisy d's rub ons are so cool. they can stick to any surface.

could you imagine the gold round thing here? guess what, its the cosmo cricket blackboard chipboard which i painted with radiant rain solar gold! i also added a winged grungeboard ( michelle bertuzzi, thanks for that!), rubons are also great accents!

using sepia accents on the gift ribbon here.

My prizes for Artful Blogging Challenge on www.bookoto.com

Sorry for the delayed posting of my prizes when I won the Artful Blogging challenge at bookoto.com, I would want to post them "in complet0" that's why...

thanks to julie and sheryl for the awesome trio!!!! definitely A MUST READ for bloggers/scrappers like us!

Memorabi-Glass

One of the joys of altering is finding ways and means on how to go about changing a certain thing into something beautiful. Here i want to share with you what i did with microscopic slides ( and they go cheap with just 5 centavos per piece!) and using the digital sheets which i got as a freebie just by visiting the RetroArtCafe ( www.RetroCafeArt.com) i made these tokens and wrapped each of them in a satin cloth ( my aunt gave me a long long yard for which i duno what to do with them ). i cut then tied them up with cotton crochets... what nice gifts they would be!


TAKE NOTE: the cloth is pure white with flower prints. i thought of making them a little bit distressed and dark so i used the walnut ink antiquing solution terra cotta color, sprayed and diluted a small portion ( i cut a portion of the cloth ), dipped it into the basin of the antiquing solution. dried it up and ironed it as well.

see the difference in color.

wrapping time...

fresh as flowers...

tied them up too!!!

i used the digital freebie which i won... oops i have to print them out and cut each of them too!

how to? i pressed 2 pictures back to back then used 2 microscopic slides for that back to back pictures, one on each side. for adhering, the diamond glaze worked for me because it was transparent.

i played with the borders here: from left to right, the different borders were "made" with diamond glaze only, diamond glaze with beadazzles, rangers gold detail embossing powder, utee, sepia accent. i tried to experiment using different "sealers". while some were unsuccessful, they were lessons learned. it is only through mistakes that we learn our lessons, right?

i made 10 altered slides here and oh what a mess my table was after...

but in the end, it was worth it. it was a simple design and creation but appreciated to the extreme.

altered box into a tissue box

for the month of november, i recycled a box for a clock and turned it into a tissue box just in time for christmas... my work can also be seen at artzdescrap blog.

DT Call for Artzdescrap

We are looking for talented Scrappers to be part of our inspirational group for a period of 6 months starting Jan 09 to Jun 09.

You will be receiving the following

- Recognition and Exposure

- All alterable items for the Challenges (when there are giveaways).

- A RAK as a token of appreciation from Artz de Scrap.

In turn, you are required to

- Submit all your monthly submissions due on time and submit all the mid-month tutorials.

- Host 1 tutorial in a pre-determined month within your term.

- You will also have to post all sneaks and your takes on the challenges on your respective blogs and to promote Artz de Scrap.

- Discounts at Artz de Scrap's associates's esteemed online stores.

Interested?
If so, THIS is what you need to do:
Just email us your best three samples of your altered work (No LOs), your name, your address and your blog URL to artzdescrap@yahoo.com.sg by the 25th of Dec 08.
**Note: All altered work submitted MUST not be from any of Artz's previous challenges!**

The 2 chosen designers will be contacted BY December 26th and will be revealed on the blog on January 1st 2009!!!

welcome to the family

i have to learn you... i have to learn you...

for details on the funny side of this, click here.

of boys and trips minibook

this is my dt project for visual creations for the month of november featuring

the Cosmo Cricket Blackboard chipboard album.

supplies are listed at the visual creations gallery. click here.

i had fun doing the minibook! the color black is so versatile and easy to blend with other embellishments. papers are used to the minimal too! you can add paint and any medium which the black book would look good with. white space on black is a handsome combination!

anything is good with black... the right combination will make your creation a standout!

challenge 45 at journaling junkie

as their guest designer, it is my privilege to scrap with the crew's A team ( with fellow pinays liza and mia castrillo there!). this is my second layout for them.

for this week, we are to scrap about our favorite brand ( or household brand). submit your layout to them and get a chance to win prizes. head on to their blog. click here.

visual creations beeswax session

last november 21, 2008, 8 enthusiastic scrappers gathered together in a class moderated by mitch sy and cabbie lopez.

the class started at 7:00pm and finished at 11:00pm. we had our yummy kits and enjoyed the beeswax session and other mediums too!

lots of techniques were incorporated in the said altered travel journal.


this is my prototype journal mini book.

on the other hand, this is mitch's lovely prototype.


everyone enjoyed the class though we wished time would be more flexible. we also had our great tasting dinner of Causeway's rice toppings!!! we hope to have this kind of class again in the near future!

Altered Frame

for the month of november, a tutorial by no other than Ms. IRIS UY over at artzdescrap will surely captivate your eyes!!! this is my take on her work and design.

click here for her featured work.