Cookie's Corner

Buzz and Bloom Tabbed Book Kit - Sydney

2009-11-15T21:22:00.005+08:00

I enjoyed creating this mini book... this contain a few of our first photos here in Sydney. And I was so lucky to be able to use this Tabbed Book Kit: Aussie from Buzz and Bloom... just perfect for my photos....

here is my mini...

And the inner pages.....

This album is filled will BNB goodies like the new Cord and Denim embellishments. I have also used some yummy October Afternoon papers in this project.

For more tabbed book kit ideas, visit www.buzzandbloom.typepad.com

thanks for looking!!!

-cookie

see you tonight.... Friday the 13th.....

2009-11-13T15:21:00.003+08:00

I'm inviting you over to a Superstitious Cybercrop tonight over at ARTYPANTS!

See you all there tonight!!! this will be loads of fun!!! You can register and read all the details here.

I love this boy so much

2009-11-10T08:28:00.010+08:00

Here is a page I have created for Scrapbook Savvy Monthly Sketch Challenge. I just love using this paper line... its the Super Stud Line from Bella Boulevard. So cute aren't they?!
Here is the sketch for the October Challenge.... It is a sketch from Pagemaps...
and here is my take...closeups....Title: I love this bo so much
Materials used: Bella Boulevard Super stud line; Kraft paper

And guess what?! I won!!!! Read the announcement here. I am so happy!!! Thank Sar and the Savvy team for this!!! Now, I have additional 25AUD for shopping yahoo!!!! I am inviting everyone to the Savvystore!! You'll find lots of goodies there!!!
Thanks for looking!

It's been awhile...

2009-11-04T21:37:00.006+08:00

Its been a while since I posted pictures of our family and life's happenings here in my blog. I've been meaning to do it for the loongggggeesttt time but i dont know... everytime I plan to, something gets in the way or.. (excuses, excuses hihih).

It was my 3rd month here in Sydney last November 2. Time really flies... so far everything is fine over here. Of course, adjustments are still there but since the 3 of us are now together, we find each challenge, lighter.

During my first month here, I met with 2 awesome Pinay scrappers. One is Joanne and the other is Rox whom I just only known online. It was fun meeting with them and having a few chats with them. Beside Joanne is my best friend Cherrie and to the other side is Patrick.
And here I am with Roxanne during her visit here in Sydney. (see you soon again!)Then, here are a few pics of us wandering the city....
Harvey, waiting for his train ride...at the city...Will try my best to share more pictures of us here in my future posts. Hope you will all watch out for it. Thanks for dropping by!!!

Cards Galore!!! for Buzz and Bloom

2009-10-30T08:04:00.011+08:00

I'm not a card maker.... but it is always fun to try. Assignments like these takes you out of your shell and try for things you normally would'n t do. We were asked to create 3 cards and i had so much fun creating these. Just love using those Buzz and Bloom Denim, Chipboards and Acrylics. For more ideas, go to www.buzzandbloom.typepad.com

See yah!!!

Scrap Your Pants Off - Week 1

2009-10-26T22:04:00.003+08:00

It's been a long time since I entered a scrapping competition. And it took me days to think and re-think to finally take the plunge considering that mojos were nowhere to be found and most of my scrapbooking stuff is not here with me. I only have a few of my fave papers here with me plus I've done a little shopping online for embellies and other stuff.

I joined Artypants Scrap Your Pants Off Contest. Week 1 challenge is: Create something Old - a material from you stash that is 1 year old, Something New - stuff to be found at the new products section of the store, Something Borrowed - Scraplift a layout from the gallery and Something Blue.

Here is a sneak of my entry....

To view the full picture of my entry... click here.

To view the rest of the entries... click here.

and finally to vote... click on your fave here.

Thank you!!!

October GDT for Wicked Princesses...

2009-10-25T16:39:00.009+08:00

I was so thrilled to be invited by Karen and Tam as October Guest Designer for Wicked Princesses. You can view the announcement here. They offer fabulous kits at very affordable prices and they also sell the wonderful Shimmerz!!!

Here are the layouts I've created using their October Twilight Zone kit.

First layout...

Close-up...

Title: Beware Cute Pirate

Materials used: October Wicked Princess Kits - Pink paisely twilight collection; Buzz and Bloom Chipboards and shimmerz

2nd Layout...

closer look..

Title: Look at Me

Materials Used: October Wicked Princess Twilight Zone Kit and Shimmerz

3rd layout...

close-up...

Title: October 31, 2008

materials used: Wicked Princesses October Twilight Zone kit and Shimmerz

Again, I would love to thank them for this wonderful opportunity!!!

Thanks for looking!

October GDT for Out of the Hat

2009-10-12T18:23:00.009+08:00

Last September, I made this for a challenge at Out of the Hat Challenge blog...
the requirements were....
create a layout with 1. Use some form of distressing, 2. Use black white and 1 color and 3. use different types of lettering on the title.
here was my take....

Close ups...

Title: U Make Me Happy

Materials Used: Hambly Transparencies; Buzz and Bloom Chipboards; Fancy Pants Journaling; Prima Flowers; TC papers; Ac Thickers; Prima Blings

and guess what?! I won Mad Hatter's Choice!!! As part of my win, i get to be their GDT for this month. Thanks to the wonderful ladies at Out of the Hat!!! How fab is that?! Read more here.
For the month of October, here are the challenge requirements...
1. Use something folded on your page.
2. Handwritten journaling
3. Must be a double pager
Here is my take....

close-ups...Title: Busy Paddling

Materials Used: Collage press papers; AC thickers; October Afternoon Paper

Im inviting everyone to join this month's challenge!!! You still have time to create and submit!!! Thanks for looking!!!

CHA Mini for Buzz and Bloom

2009-10-03T22:27:00.005+08:00

Sorry if it took me a couple of days to post this. Been trying to catch up on my scrapping and so far I'm really enjoying it.
Here are a few pics of the minibook I've made for the recent CHA for Buzz and Bloom.

I had so much fun creating this... so much misting and painting in this project. You should try doing this.Don't forget that Buzz and bloom is having their DT call for 2010 and there is also an ongoing Tabbed book kit challenge.

Thanks for looking!!! Will be sharing more news in my next posts!!!

Buzz and Bloom CHA Layouts and a few more Updates.

2009-09-27T17:39:00.009+08:00

Hello! I'm still here hihi!. I haven't updated my blog for 2 weeks!!! and I feel terrible. So many things are going on and I really hope I'll settle soon. As you all know, just made a big move over here and then a few days ago, we finally moved into our own place. Our weekend was spent on cleaning the floors and drawers, applying for internet, buying some groceries etc.... ( i can go on...).
Harvey right now is having fever. I really wish it would go away soon. There are 2 things (that i could think of right now) that I don't want to happen to us here in Australia. One is losing a job and the other one is having someone sick in the family. I really feel helpless right now. And I miss having my family around everytime Harvey is sick. They give me so much support and help everytime Harvey is in such situation. Right now, I feel that we are really on our own now and I really miss having them around. And just last night too, a strong typhoon hit the Philippines. There are floods everywhere. My aunt called me last night to inform me that flood waters came inside our house in the Philippines. I was so shock because this is the first time that had happened to our place. All of our stuff are in the balikbayan boxes ready to be shipped here are now soaking wet! And it includes, my finish layouts and work as well as most of my scrapbook materials. I feel like crying!!! It really feels bad when you cant do anything to save your stuff and of course to help my relatives there. sigh!

On the lighter side... I have a few layouts for Buzz and Bloom for the recently concluded CHA. I love their new products which had also won them 1st place CHA Innovations. I have used the New Cords and Demin on these.
Closer look...Title: 10 Things I love about you.

Close-up...
Title: Heart Throb

I have also created a mini fabric album for the CHA show. Will be posting it in my next blog update. Please watch out for it.
I would also like to invite everyone to the 2010 Buzz and Bloom DT call !! Yup!!! its on-going and i would love everyone to try out for this. The details of the call can be seen here. We are also holding a Tabbed Book Competition too!! My sample is currently on the blog right now. Details can be seen here.

Thanks for reading and looking!

Join Us @ Mystical Scrapbooks!!!!

2009-09-10T19:44:00.004+08:00

I'm finally here with an update hihihi!!

First of all, let me invite everyone to an online crop at

Mystical Scrapbooks this 11th of September, Friday 7pm.

September Animal Instincts Cyber Crop at Mystical Scrapbooks

Let's get wild and bring out the animal is us all with our september theme: Animal Instinct Cybercrop.

This is the purrrrrrfect time to scrap about you loving pets, or those unforgetable visits at the zoo or the 'animal encounters while on holiday' photo's....or the other animals in our lives- like the kids swinging in a tree!

Lets get right into the fab range of animal colours and textures, and animal word play for titles and quotes!

All happening this weekend beginning tomorrow night. Get ready for a week-end of fantastic challenges, fun games and lots of chatting!

Join us and get the chance to win some vouchers from the fantastic Mystical Shop.

Head over to the forum and Sign Up!!!

Hope to see you there!!!

Before I go, Just wanna share some layouts I've created from my September DT Kit...

Close-ups...

Title: Hi-5 Addict

Journaling:

Materials: Basic Grey - Lime Rickey; AC Thickers; AC sticker; JB Bingo Card

Close-up...Title: Relaxin

Materials: Pink Paislee papers and embellies; AC Thickers

I would also like to take this opportunity to invite you to Mystical's Monthly challenge. I'm doing the sketch challenge this month and really hope you can all join me there. You still have the end of the month to upload your takes in the gallery. This is my sketch...

and here is my sample. Close-up....Title: Cheeky Face

Materials: Pink Paislee papers and embellies; AC thicker

Scrapstreet!!!!

2009-09-01T14:39:00.005+08:00

I have tons of backlogs when it comes to updating my blog.
Here is one and I really want to share this with everyone.
More than a month ago, I was published on Scrapstreet.com It's an online scrapbooking magazine which i am a fan off. And so nice and it feels good to see my layout there. I was in the July 2009 Issue featuring Bright and Bolds, and you can read more about it here.
Here is the page...

Close-up...Title: Harvey Turns Four

Supplies: Paper: October Afternoon, Fancy Pants, Transparency: Hambly, Maya Road, Frame: Chatterbox, Chipboard: Chatterbox, Maya Road, Buzz and Boom, American Crafts, Pressed Petals, Paint: Making Memories, Ranger, Glitter: Tattered Angels, Ink: Clearsnap, Stickers: Making Memories, Rub-ons: Hambly, Bingo Card: Jenni Bowlin, Magic Mesh, Other: kraft paper, feather, corrugated board.
Journaling: Independent, Handsome, Smart

Thanks for looking!

I'm Still Here!!!

2009-08-24T21:59:00.017+08:00

Oh my goodness, it has been more than a month since i have last posted here. And believe me, I have been itching to update my blog because i wanted to share all the things that had been happening for the past 4 weeks++.

My title for this post should be.... GOOD-BYEs ARE NOT FOREVER. But since it was way too long since i have last posted, I think the more catchy title for this post was the one up there.

Recently, my family made a big decision ( I mean - really BIG!!!) to move here to Australia. Yep! I'm already here and so far things are good except for the people -my family and my friends, and things I miss in the Philippines. They are moments that I'm just here, so quiet, thinking of why we made such decision. But hubby always comfort me with- this is all for Harvey, that I should not worry, that we are going to be Ok.

Before I left, eventhough i was so busy packing, I was still very fortunate to be able to attend a lot of scrapbooking events. A lot of scrapmeets happened last July and it gave me a chance to see a lot of my scrapping friends before i left.

Here are some snap shots....
EB@ Lasting Impressions:

Studio Azul's Scrapbuffet...this is a scrap till you drop event hihihi! so much fun! (first 3 photos courtesy of Ms Aurora Lim - thanks!)Dinner with friends after the SA event...Despedida Party @ Rekindled Moments {Thanks so much Merry Jane!!!} SE Garage Sale...Joined this because i have to dispose some of my scrap stuff before i leave.Then, my last mini workshop for Rekindled Moments Anniversary... I was also fortunate to have lunch and dinner with these fabulous groups of people....

My former officemates at CIAP.Two of my best buddies in College....My grannies at OB Montessori....The Girls of Pinoyscrapbookers......

And my scrapbooking buddies!!! I was very fortunate to have met these wonderful people. I will truly cherish everyone for everything you have done for me. I will miss you guys. That is why, I wanted this post to be entitled... Goodbyes are not forever.... because i surely will be back. Hugging you all!!! And thank you for all the wonderful experience.

PS: I would like to thank everyone who gave me the 8x8 layout. They are all beautiful and heartfelt. I never realize how many friends i have gained through this hobby. Thank you all!!! Will be sharing the album very soon!

Another Yellow and Violet Layout...

2009-07-19T09:13:00.003+08:00

At Mystical Scrapbooks, we have this thread there "We Dare You" and for my turn, I was dared to create a page with Yellow and Violet Color Combi, With at least 4 eyelets and 2 Handmade embellies. When I first read it, i was like.... yellow and violet again??? oh no! So i went over my stuff to look for some violet materials.... Here is what i came up with...

Closeups......

Title: Bad Hair Day

Materials: Chatterbox Specialty papers; hambly transparencies; MME paper; AC thickers; AC Ribbons; DCWV cardstocks

Oh well, this is one thing i liked about challenges. It makes you make create pages you dont normally do (like pages with this color combination hihihi) and have fun at the same time!

18 days to go...

2009-07-14T03:28:00.005+08:00

Days seems so fast huh! Last weekend was so fun. Saturday, I've attended Studio Azul's Scrap Buffet and Last Sunday, my good friend Merry Jane threw me a despidida party at Rekindled Moments store. I had a blast during those 2 occassions and will be sharing some pics to you aboutt those events in my next post.

For the meantime, i will be showing you my Week 4 entry to Aussie Scrap Source.

Here is the color and word challenge..And here is my entry... Closer look....

Title: Everyday Routine

Materials: Chatterbox fabulous line; Chatterbox artsylicious line; Buzz and Bloom chipboards and Acrylics , kaiser paints

I would like to thanks everyone who had been voting for my page. I truly appreciate it!!! Thanks so much!.

21 days to go....

2009-07-10T14:22:00.015+08:00

My husband has this countdown on his YM. 21 more days to go and we will be together again. I'm feeling all kinds of emotions as of the moment. Happy - cause we will be reunited with my husband very soon!!! (harvey is so excited about this!!) Sad - because there will be so much to be left behind... my family, friends, our house and the life i am so used to, etc... Scared because i dont know what is instore for us there. Excited - to have our new life!

Will still be online - promise! I hope you all keep in touch with me. Will miss you all!!

One of the things i will surely miss is.... Conducting Workshops. I was very fortunate to be able to conduct 5 workshops for Rekindled Moments. I have already posted our projects for Workshops 1 and 2. Will be posting our workshop 3 projects right now and the next workshops in the next couple of days.

And I would like to thank all of my fellow scrappers who participated and attended my workshops. It really means so much to me. And I really hope I was able to impart some knowledge and love for this craft.

Invitation for Workshop 3...

The Workshop 3 Kit... And with these, we were able create the following... Close-ups...Title: Simple Joy
Journaling:

Materials USed: 7G Savannah pps; Judikin Diamond glaze; AC Thickers; MR chipboard - birds; 7G Clips; TM tickets; Cardboard.

Next...

Close-up.... An ATC...Mini Book....Inner pages...And Backgrounds for Sheer Albums... There you have it!!! Thanks for looking!!! Keep checking back for workshops 4 and 5 to be posted very soon!

Tried Paper Piecing too!

2009-07-08T00:26:00.004+08:00

Here in the Philippines, Scrappinmoms Idol 3 is on going and round 1 challenge is create a page with Paper Piecing Technique. The gallery is filled with so much ideas and gorgeous layouts!!!

Actually, I have tried this technique in a couple of my layouts but have no idea of what its called. Its a fun way of creating embellies!!! You should try it!

Then just last week, i was dared over at Mystical Scrapbooks to create a page with these 3 criterias. First criteria is No cardstock; Second, at least 3 different patterned papers; and last is - must make something paper pieced!!! So here is my chance once again!!! I created a fun and simple layout!!!

Sharing to you my page... Close-up...

I enjoyed creating the bus hihihi! Thanks for looking!

I'm on Scrapstreet!!!

2009-07-07T02:45:00.003+08:00

I have been meaning to share this particular page with you, but i can't post it here, because it is on Page 2 of Scrapsteet July 2009 Issue!!! Yahoo! I'm so happy!!! This is my 2nd time to get published and it really gives me a natural high hihih! Do check it out here!!!

Words and Colors - Week 3

2009-07-04T23:24:00.007+08:00

I've created another layout for Aussie Scrap Source challenge Words and Colors. This is my week 3 entry and I'm really happy with the outcome of my page. Love playing with the color requirements! Here is week 3 challenge......And Here is my entry....Close-upsTitle: Sometimes, you just have to slurp it!

Materials Used: Sassafras pps; AC thickers; yellow pompoms; October afternoon Diecuts; KI lace cardstock; Riff Raff Chipboard; TT chipboard; FP Felts; AC flair buttons

Once again, its time to vote for your favorite layout! My week 4 entry is now up in their blog. Visit http://www.aussiescrapsource.typepad.com/ to view it.

For the mean time, here is a sneak for you...

Thanks for you time!!!

Last projects for Scrapbookheaven

2009-07-03T01:33:00.004+08:00

After 6 months of being on the Scrapbookheaven team, my term has finally come to an end. It has been a great experience working with the ladies there! They are all awesome specially Shannon - Scrapbookheaven owner. Will surely miss them.

Sharing to you 2 more layouts I have created using their June kit...

Closeup......

Title: Just US

materials used - June Scrapbookheaven kit (pink paislee)

and next layout... Closer look.......Title: Happy Days

materials used: MME products also available at Scrapbookheaven June kit.

Thanks to my Scrapbookheaven Family!!!

Word and Colors - Week 2

2009-06-27T23:31:00.003+08:00

First of all, I would like to say "Thank you" to everyone who voted for my week 2 entry for Aussie Scrap Source. Yup!!! I got the highest votes again and I want to thank everyone!!!

Here was the challenge for week 2...And this was my entry...

Close-ups...

Title: Tis boy knows how to pose

Materials Used: Bazill Cardstocl; Maya road Chipboard people; Buzz and Bloom Chipboard; Hambly Rubons; Making Memories passport pps; KI Lace Cardstock; MM Alpha stickers; CI Diecut tags; SR Chipboard

My week 3 entry is now up in the blog!!! Do check it out here....
But for the meantime, will be leaving you with a sneak of my week 3 entry...

Again, thanks for looking!!!

My first fabric ATC...

2009-06-25T02:58:00.004+08:00

Our June cyber crop at Mystical Scrapbooks is all about use of Fabrics! And I have made this sample fabric ATC for my challenge. It was really fun and easy doing this. Mists just made its magic!!!

here is my ATC...

Closer look...

Just made use of a canvass cloth on this plus mists and stamps!!! You really should try making this!

Thanks for looking!

June Projects for Mystical Scrapbooks...

2009-06-22T23:34:00.004+08:00

Inviting everyone to come visit me over at Mystical Scrapbooks. We are having a Snap Challenge this coming June 24 and a huge sale on items at the shop.

For the meantime, i would like to share my June projects... Donna sent me a few items from Kaisercrafts, Buzz and Bloom and Cosmo Cricket.... Here are my finished projects...

Close-up...Title: Love

materials used : Kaisercrafts papers; MM sticker alpha; Hambly transparencies; Pebeo; Black Cardstock

Next layout......Close-up...Title: Moments

Materials Used: Kaisercrafts papers; MM alpha stickers; Buzz and Bloom scrolls chipboard; Maya Road Sheers; AAS Blings; TT stamps

And my 3rd layout is....

Closer look....

Title: Look at me

materials used: Cosmo Cricket pps; AC thickers; White cardstock

Thanks for looking!!!

Gotta have this!!!

2009-06-20T00:34:00.003+08:00

It's a new line from October Afternoon!!! ROAD MAP!!! I love it!!!

i really wish to have this!!!! The colors are fantastic!!!!

Words and Colors - Week 1

2009-06-19T00:55:00.008+08:00

First of all, I would like to thank everyone who voted for my page. Yup!!! I won in Week 1 of Aussie Scrap Source challenge! ( making the happy dance!!!)
I'm so happy and I'm really enjoying this kind of challenge. It really makes you dig those kept scrapbooking materials out of my drawers.
Here was the challenge for week 1.and here is my entry.... Close-ups...
Title: So Sweet and Unique
materials Used: Basic grey paper; Rouge de Garance; Inque Boutique chipboard; maya road Alphas; prima Flowers; Hambly Transparencies; Teresa Collins tickets; MM Alphas; Chatterbox fabulous stamp; technique Tuesday stamp

Inviting you again to go to http://www.aussiescrapsource.typepad.com/ for week 2 challenge!
here is a sneak of my entry.... Thanks for your time!!!!