my epson r290

my hubby greeted me with the new epson r290! he said this is for my birthday, christmas, valentine, easter, anniversary etc and etc. joke.

i tried printing so that i would know if this needs replacement since i have 7 days for it. of course i was impressed with the performance. fast and crisp! this is equipped with a photo enhance system where it automatically enhances your photo into a brilliant one. plus the claria photographic ink will surely make your photo look like it just came out right from a developing station.


photo sample may vary from actual pic here because of the camera's exposure.

unforgettable place

this is an experimental layout because i really do not journal so much like this. i was inspired by memory makers book "dare..." wherein an artist ( i forgot her name, not contes though) made a layout full of journal and some 1x1 pics in a film strip like way...

i did some paints here and stamping too.


materials: colorbok pattern paper; embellishments - colorbok die cuts, love elsie rubons, AC arow, colorbox chalk ink; inque botique stamps; MM acrylic paints; whispers markers

my eye

" my eye-glassed eye can see beyond the human eye. i wear this because i have to... though sometimes its so hard to cope up with this-- i know this is for my own good."

technique: i used crop a dile to punch holes on 2 borders and adhered a pattern paper underneath to expose only the paper; doodling; whispers markers

materials: dcwv cs, CI pps, AL stamps, ranger acrylic paint dabber ( used a brush), AC stars, hambly rub ons

peek at me... february's altered item for artzdescrap

this is a SNEAK PEEK of my altered item for dt work at artzdescrap (february)...

fate

materials: a2z papers; maya road chipboard; marah johnson chipboard and sticker; jenny bowlin journal cards; stickles; prima flowers; blings; MM brads; distress embossing powder orange

i cut the strips of a2z papers and lined them in every direction to create dimensions using papers.

i also folded a strip on the top portion and sort of curled it creating a partial open space. the brad holds it.
this was fate. au and tin were great scrappers. they also deserve to win.

wide eyed wonder

this was taken during our visit to mv doulos' last stop in manila.

materials:
a2z papers; al chipboards; buttons, junktiz chipboards; le ribbon; fp felt; some doodlings too. rangers dabber paints. MM noteworthy.

birthday boy

i did this at our mini-eb partially and finished it at home...

"aedan celebrated his 3rd birthday. he was so full of energy. he was an all star kid that day and everyone enjoyed so much!"

materials: MME papers/word/buttons, daisy ds rubons, colorbok rubons, SR arrow die cut, CI chipboard, junkitz chipboards, LE ribbon, ranger sepia accents, WRMK chipboard

tutorial sample

this is my tutorial sample for artzdescrap tutorial #2 by inspirational scrapper caroline rondel.

pls visit artzdescrap for details about submission.

i used basic grey blush collection kit and this was also displayed at the basic grey gallery for some time.

a DT token from artzdescrap

i got these token as part of being their dt... its like a welcome drink!!! yummy!!! thanks liza and wati!!

hanging wall decor

this is my first dt assignment for artzdescrap singapore using coasters as a hanging wall decor. check out their challenge using these coasters as well.

materials: kandc papers; maya road chipboard swirl; embossing powder; daisy ds die cuts; basic grey buttons; wrmk snaps; prima flowers; creative imagination coasters; metal charm; ribbon; prima rub ons; rhonna farrer sticker and punch out chip icons; 7gypsies sticker

projects and layouts for Scrapbookshawaii

i just want to share with you all the projects i made for scrapbookshawaii for the month of december. posted ahead of ms marisa because of her tight schedules.


THE LITTLE MOMENTS
materials:

pattern papers: prima romantica
basic grey book clips
KI memories pop art culture lace paper
MME bohemia title cards
scenic route chipboard
jenny bowlin scallop notes
imaginese rub ons
stickles

instructions:

1. adhere picture. crop some pictures if needed.
2. cut lace paper into a size of 5x1.5 inch and apply stickles on upper exposed area.
3. cut pattern paper strip 5.5x1 inch and tear one side horizontally ( the torn area facing downwards).
4. position paper strip and lace paper horizontally side by side on left side.
5. place title on top of the 2 paper strips using pop dots.
6. attach bookclips and chipboard.
7. attach scallop notes and use rub ons.


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STRIPES

materials: dcwv cardstock black and orange, flair designs heavyweight alpha cardstock and bake out pattern paper ( hidden tag), fancy pants felt shapes, basic grey buttons, tulip puffy white, CI brad, american craft plastic arrow, ek success corner adorner; diamond glaze

instructions:

1. adhere picture.
2. position heavyweight alpha cardstock irregularly beside the picture as the title.
3. coat the alphas with diamond glaze. let dry.
4. you can alternate the use of pop dots for title.
5. glue felt shapes on the lower right part of the picture and attach brad.
6. put buttons on the title edge.
7. write broken lines with puffy paint on lower left side of the picture.
8. cut out tag shape with orange cardstock and mat with bake out pattern paper.
9. write your journaling and insert on right side of the picture partially exposing the tag.

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CHERISH JAR USING ALCOHOL INK



materials:
plastic jar ( you can substitute any glass jar)
pebbles ribbons and red ribbon
alcohol inks: bottle, terracota, red pepper, pesto, copper mixative
wrmk white out layered chipboard
kandc grand adhesions sticker

instructions:
1. clean your jar well and apply alcohol inks with the mixative on the outside surface.
2. tie the 2 ribbons on the mouth of the jar.
3. attach sticker to layered chipboard.
4. place your gift/stuffed doll on the mouth of the jar.

3 wishes-- kaya 9 entry

this is my entry for pinoyscrapbookers kaya 9 challenge.

and lo and behold --- THIS WAS ALSO ACCEPTED IN THE BASIC GREY GALLERY.
i used the BG mellow collection here.

for materials, techniques and other details. you can visit the pinoyscrapbookers blog.

lotsa cheer

materials: cherry arte, websters pages, AC thickers, tulip metallic paints

a house on simoun

inspired by a house on simoun st., i decided to scrap the decors inside the elegant mansion! with nita's permission, i would like to acknowledge the grandiose decors and ambiance of this sophisticated abode. whew.

materials: prima, coasters, LE ribbon, MM noteworthy, hambly, AC star, AAS chipboard.

cute and cuddly

materials: tinkering ink, MME journal card, CI chipboard.

this is based on a sketch on cropaddict.

altered calendar for lasting impression

this is my project for lasting impression as their guest designer for december 2007. you can view the instructions here.



you just have to flip the month strips monthly and change the days daily.

for the actual view of this calendar, you may visit the lasting impression store... thank you ms vivian for the opportunity.

artz de scrap challenge #2

cordially inviting each and everyone of you to join artz de scrap's challenge number 2. for more info visit them here

prizes await the winner.

so join now!!!

update:: congrats to cookie aguilar from the philippines for winning the challenge!

my first art doll ( with instructions)

Barbara is my first art doll. i bought her for 100 bucks.


take note that i use all scrapbook materials to alter her.

FACE:
materials - maya road swirl embossed with gold and rambly rose, fibers, embossing powder
metal charm ( MLA); jewel bling teal ( SH)

instructions:
1. cut barbara's hair from long curls into short nearly bald style
2. i used blue fiber and placed them around barbara's head enough to expose some of her original hair.
3. use the swirl as headdress.


BODY FRONT:
materials- prima flowers, sepia accents, bling from michelle's (c/0 nita), stickles, buttons, paints, lace, revet from ace hardware, marah johnson epoxy sticker (VC); 7 gypsies paper, MM sea foam glaze, MM deep sea, sunflower and celery acrylic paint, luminarte shimmering mist iridescent green (VC), pebeo metal paints

instructions:
1. disassemble body parts and paint with MM deep sea acrylic paint on all body parts.
2. paint with MM glaze sea foam. let dry.
3. spray with shimmering mist. let dry.
4. paint streaks with MM sunflower acrylic paint.
5. for the arms, paint with MM sunflower and celery.
6. position blings for the necklace.
7. use primas and sepia accents for the centerpiece. stick epoxy below the prima.
8. decorate stickles on arms and hands.
9. put buttons as "watch".
10. position lace on the pelvic area. adhere button on top of brown prima. stick the revet near it.
11. decorate legs and feet with pebeo paints.

BODY BACK:
12. stick barbara's bag accessory ( comes with the package) on her back for a kimono look. attach a metal charm too to complement an oriental style.

SKIRT:
13. cut a piece of 5x7 pattern paper and cut with fiskars edge cutters and style it into a skirt.
14. likewise make another of the same to be placed as an underskirt. use contrasting colors.
15. glue buttons to the outer skirt.


SHOES:

1. paint shoes with sepia accents.

2. use stickles on the edges of the shoes. let dry.

this is the side view of the skirt style. notice the underskirt which draws close to the body.
thanks for looking. you can substitute any doll to be your art doll. just dont let your barbie doll be one... most especially, dont show your art doll to your daughters unless they know what you are up to.