SCRAPS & SHOTS: Digital Scrapbooking, Digital Photography

Photo Frames / LCD Digital Photo Frames

2009-06-27T18:47:00.003+08:00

Don’t you just love technology these days? With the boom of digital cameras in the past years, taking photos and seeing them right away after it was taken was a very innovative invention. There’s no more hassle in buying a film and waiting for an hour or so for it to develop. I love taking photos of just about anything and just in case you didn’t know I am into my Project 365 or the Photo-A-Day project. Just imagine tons of photos that I can take everyday.

Actually I have also bought an external HD just to keep them there and right now I am eyeing this digital frame where I can display not just one but many of my favorite photos that I can brag to my friends and family.

My Old Nokia Phone Needs a Replacement

2009-06-27T18:18:00.002+08:00

Just take a look at my old yet reliable Nokia phone, I suddenly realized that I am already using it since 2006 and it was only given by my brother in law. Funny thing is that it has no camera, no bluetooth and the features are just way too behind on the new cellular phones that are sprouting on the market. If given the chance and if I have money I'd like to buy an iPhone especially cellphone prices are dropping every day.

Proj. 365: Don't FlyAway

2009-06-21T21:35:00.001+08:00

June-20 (SATURDAY) Day 171
I saw my nephew taking pictures of insects for his Thesis on his Photography Class that he will submit. His thesis was about insects and they should submit a compilation of it in a book form. A very long and tiring work for them bec. he is already graduating at UST.

Anyway, so after he took pics with his macro lens then it's my turn to take some shots. I know it's much nice if i have a macro lens.

4th of July Invitations/ Holiday Invitations

2009-06-21T21:01:00.002+08:00

One of the most anticipated occasion in the US is the 4th of July. Lots of fireworks, gathering, and parties will be seen. Not to forget great shopping opportunity as well (ohh I love this!). Just in case you have not sent any invitation yet for this Patriotic day, you can order online now at InvitationConsultants.com, they have many quality weddings, birthday and holiday invitations, and actually many more. You'll get instant pricing and customization at their website.

Specs of NIKON D90 DSLR Camera

2009-06-20T11:15:00.000+08:00

My brother recently bought Nikon D90 at Mayer's Store in Hidalgo. They were suppose to buy at Henry's but unfortunately when they went there it was not available to they are forced to buy at Mayer even though it was a bit higher than Henry's.

Anyway, my bro and his son were so excited to use this camera and just right in time for the photography thesis of my nephew. here are some photos of the NIKON D90.

From Nikon:
12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
AF-S Nikkor 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 mm VR lens
3" display
World’s first D-SLR with an HD movie mode: Record cinematic-quality 24fps movie clips with sound at up to 720p HD (1280 x 720 pixels) in Motion JPEG format, enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility.

My Sister's Diamond Collection

2009-06-11T19:44:00.006+08:00

Photo grabbed from my Sister's blog

My sis Joy is also a blogger and a photo hobbyist, she actually got the inspiration from me as far as I know hehe. Just take a look at this photo that she took bec. I love the detail and the sharpness of it. I could not help but to get envy her ring and earrings because she got these certified diamonds as a gift on their 7th Wedding Anniversary last Dec. 2007 from her husband. These are here fave jewelries and actually she's wearing it everyday as per her husband's instructions. She has a very generous husband because she got nice elegant gifts from him on special occasions.

How'd I wish I have just even one ring. Maybe someday I will, that is if someone will give me one :).

Kitchen Make-over

2009-06-11T19:29:00.003+08:00

I was digi-scrapping last weekend, finishing my project 365 photo layouts when mom suddenly called me to show the almost clogged sink that we have. I told her that we should put a mesh in there so that the excess rice and other left over foods will be trapped. I guess in no time it be will clogged up too bad so we need to take action on that one. I know it's really hard to maintain one's household because sometimes when one gets broken another one follows. I've heard that there are more innovation when it comes to kitchen stuff and I need to find out if the zero radius sinks will eliminate the problem that we are having. Just in case it will, oh boy we need a kitchen make-over particularly the sink.

Accesorize your Canon Powershot camera

2009-06-11T18:21:00.004+08:00

Just when is everybody is using DSLR nowadays, there are still people who love using point and shoot because of it's affordability and portability. I still use our p&s camera when I can bring my bulky DSLR.

Anyway saw this promo at http://www.canon.com.ph/ and you still have more chance to grab this for your Canon Powershot point and shoot camera.

How Can I Resist This Brazo de Mercedes cake from Goldilocks?

2009-06-11T16:13:00.004+08:00

Yummm.. this is one of my fave cake from Goldilocks. It's fluffy in the outside and has cream inside made out of egg inside. Ahhh.. I'm craving for one again right now eventhough I know that it's loaded with sugar. Fattening I can say but how can I resist such cravings? I guess if I ballooned into a huge woman then I that's the time that I already need to take appetite suppressant that I came across online. In the meantime, I will eat this cake that I desire. Want some?

Project 365: Paper Puppet Show

2009-06-11T15:10:00.000+08:00

It was playtime one afternoon for us here when my nephews and kids are not in school yet. My 6-yr old niece Reign made this paper drawings except the horse and the castle which is made by her dad and the castle made by her brother.

It was so fun that afternoon while we are playing because I was telling a story while we are moving the puppets while I had a hard time taking the photos because I am holding the cam on my right hand while holding some puppets at my left hand. Go figure..lol

Fun Family Outing

2009-06-08T16:45:00.004+08:00

It was a fun-filled day for us one summer time when we, together with the kids went to Cavite to visit someone and to have a short trip to the province. Cavite is just about 2hour trip if we used the C5 road. We arrived early morning at our destination and fortunately the kids didn't complain much eventhough we are a bit overcrowded at the van as you can see. I am just thinking how fun it would be if we are using an rv (recreational vehicle) on our next trip. I guess if we own one then for sure it'll be more comfortable for the kids thus making our family outing more fun.

Proj. 365: Winning Piece

2009-06-08T15:40:00.001+08:00

My bro winning at the GSIS painting Competition last June 3. Need to brag it here too.. LOL More stories and photos at my MAIN BLOG

My bother with his winning painting, trophy and his plaque

Proj. 365: Snack Time

2009-06-01T11:54:00.003+08:00

One late afternoon, I was so busy that I nearly forgot to have my snack. It was also raining that day so I am just too lazy to go out and buy snack for myself. Not knowing what to eat, I just decided to get a cold Coke at the fridge and this chocolate cake that I got in the grocery last weekend.

Oh how I just wish I can go out with my friend at the mall to have a good snack. I am also craving for a blueberry cheesecake or that delicious Pad Thai noodles of the Thai resto that I once visited. Ahhh.. if only I can taste all the food and the dessert in the world but I also worry about my bills when they swipe it on the portable credit card machine when I am paying. Next time, I hope I can also eat the luscious mango cake from Red Ribbon and coffee from Starbucks.

Proj. 365: Simple Beauty

2009-06-01T11:25:00.001+08:00

Leaves of Dapo Plant or Palpak Lauin

Taken at my brother's garden one afternoon, I was so curious about the flower and that curled leaves.

Proj. 365: Friends For Life

2009-05-28T19:26:00.003+08:00

My friend RACE and I have been friends since 2nd year in high school and it was already 27 years of blissful friendship. We managed to keep our friendship for all those years because we keep the lines of our communication open. It also helps that she was just residing at a nearby town so it is easier for us to visit each other.

She's a career woman and mother of 3 and just recently quit her job so she can take care of her kids and have a small business. Now that she has more time to herself, we both dreamed of taking a vacation, I reckon one of those Carribean cruises would be a dream come through for us. We just need to save if we want that. I hope in many years to come she'd still be my friend.

Proj. 365: Fly High

2009-05-28T16:43:00.004+08:00

May-25 (MONDAY) Day145

Few more days and it's school year once again for students here. My nieces and nephews where actually savoring all the time that they have left from their summer vacation. The had done a lot of activities from playing the computer, playing games outside, swimming, doing arts and crafts using rubber stamps and even painting in a canvas in Reign's case. One of my nephew even served as a knight in our local church to make them occupied and productive.

In this photo, my nephew was actually on top of our garage's roof flying his improvised kite. I just love the clouds that day that serves as a backdrop. I took several shots of this until i got this good shot.

My 4th Artscow Photobook Arrived

2009-05-28T16:20:00.003+08:00

I made this new photobook for my niece Kathleen. She turned 18 last Sept. and this is my late gift for her.

I ordered it at ARTSCOW and this time it was delivered much early. It's an 8x8 20-page Photobook. Order yours now at ARTSCOW.

Proj. 365: Another Photobook in the Making

2009-05-20T11:50:00.003+08:00

Last Sunday, it was a lazy day. I was suppose to go out today to purchase an external Hard Drive and to look for bustier sets but laziness struck me once again so my plans of shopping for the day didn't pushed through.

Anyway, I just stayed at my shop to do some scrapping and I am actually making my 6th photobook. This will be a simple one since it has multi pictures. The 4th PB (18thbday of my niece) is arriving from Artscow hopefully at the end of the month. I'll be ordering the 5th PB (mom's 75th bday) by next week or so. I've been scrapping continuously ever since I got my 1st PB from Artscow. It's very inspiring to see your works printed already.

Proj. 365: Paper Boat

2009-05-17T15:38:00.001+08:00

May-11 (MONDAY) Day131

It's Summer vacation and kids are out of school so they are finding ways to make themselves busy.
Saw my nephew and niece making paper boats and floating them on a big basin with water so I took some photos.

Sunduan Festival Photos

2009-05-09T10:39:00.004+08:00

Toni Gonzaga, singer, actress, host (my townmate) and her bf Paul Soriano

Alex Gonzaga and IC Mendoza

It was the SUNDUAN Festival on our town last Sunday (May 3) and I was able to watch it after watching the Famous Pacquiao and Hatton fight that I watched online.

SUNDUAN - meaning "to fetch". Sunduan is an old Filipino fiesta ritual that pays tribute to the Filipina's unique Asian beauty. This is participated in by the muses and escorts of the town's different communities. These muses are then fetched by their escorts with the town Mayor accompanying them from the farthest end of the town to the festival site.

It was so hot that afternoon but I didn't go home not until I took photos of the beautiful muses parading. The festival was highlighted by the participation of our local movie stars like Toni Gonzaga, who is my townmate and lots more. The crowd went crazy when we saw them. The muses were all beautiful wearing their gowns made by our town's good designers and I am not sure if their have bustiers underneath them. It is held every year during the month of May.

My 3rd Artscow Photobook arrived

2009-05-06T12:34:00.003+08:00

I am so happy bec. last week I already received my 3rd digital scrapbooking photobook that I ordered at ARTSCOW and again I was satisfied with the result.

I ordered 39-page 8x8 photobook and I only paid $16.49, if not for the 30-age coupon code that i got i should be paying $26.49. It was really so cheap compared to other photobook prices that I came across, thanks i have found Artscow.

It is affordable but the quality is still good. Photobook is
~stitched bind that makes it more durable, unlike others that is only glue bind it
~hard cover
~ pages used 157gsm Premium Paper. You can your photobook at ARTSCOW.

View my:

My 2nd photobook
My very 1st photobook

Photohunt: Walking

2009-05-02T14:50:00.002+08:00

Our theme for this week at PHOTOHUNT is Walking. This is my sis and her family walking together inside the Sydney Botanical Garden very late afternoon last March 2008.

SALE: Bren Boone Designs at $1 each!!

2009-04-30T19:38:00.004+08:00

Diane buzzed me about the SALE: Bren Boone Designs at $1 each!! over at Scrap Orchard, so I hurriedly went there bec. I have used Bren Boone's kits before. Ahhh indeed most of her kits are sold at $1 and I am not sure when will it last so I grabbed 2 of her kits already.

Here are the kits that I bought: Ahhh I can't wait to use them on my layouts. Don't miss this SALE.

Sweet Melody

Proj. 365: Rainy Summer Days

2009-04-28T13:28:00.002+08:00

April 22 (WEDNESDAY) Day-112

It was rainy the whole day that it is hard to take pictures outside. When the rain suddenly stopped, I asked my niece Kathleen to pose for me with the umbrella. We had fun with this shoot. She actually loved many shots that I did and told me she's going to put it on her Friendster acct. hehe

I am fortunate that I have many "models" that I can take photos of. FYI, Kath lobes to eat too much but she was lucky that she is not gaining so much weight that she don't need to have Apidexin to take.

Proj. 365: Supah Kulit

2009-04-28T12:26:00.000+08:00

April21 (TUESDAY) Day-111

My cousin Loida and her son Ricen came for a visit bec. after they have inquired at a nearby pre school.
They stayed for a while and he was so bibo and so talkative and talk like he was older than his age (4). haha Im sure he will give his teacher a hard time at school...lol