The Queen and I

Bjay says, KAYA!

I use distressing sparingly, and is usually very comfortable with just the inking technique. Marj required at least two - I did three. Yee-haw!


Journaling:
Still the most beautiful woman in my life at 70. - 5 July 08. *To have a better grasp on why my mum has this Php49.95 tiara from SM on her head, please feel free to read the full story HERE.

Materials Used:
CS: Coredination (black base, red core); PPS: BG scarlet, Kaisercraft and an unknown brand; Hambly screenprints - Musical Notes, 7Gypsies playing card & sticker, Jenni Bowlin journaling spot, Prima flowers, AC Thickers, MM alpha stickers & Staedler pen.

Technique:
Paper tearing, inking and sanding the edges (the black CS has a default red core).

About ME:
Despite my mum's vitiligo, which she inherited from my grandma, I still think we look like each other. And I don't mind getting it myself. Because as the cliché goes, "beauty is within.". That will be my saving glory if and when it happens to me. Read more about me HERE.

Play Hard

Barbie says, KAYA!

Aaaack, barely made it! These challenges are truly challenging when the week's so hectic, though I have scrapped more than ever trying to find a good page to submit. :D

I used pictures from my family's trip last November 8. Bolinao doesn't offer much in the way of swimming spots, but it does have fantastic beaches, and the weather was right for endless volleyball games.


Journaling:
What do you get when you put four A-type personalities on a stretch of lonely beach with a volleyball and a net? All-out war!! Later, the game degenerated into a rousing game of touchball.
Bolinao 2008

Materials Used:
Making Memories ink, cardstock, Basic Grey and Provocraft patterned paper, SEI Kinda Bold cardstock letter stickers, Craft Express transparent stickers.

Techniques:
Inking, sanding, paper tearing

About ME:
I'm Lianne Barbieto, but most people know me as Barbie. 30 years old, life partner to Fire, freelance writer and editor. I've been scrapping for a while now, and I still haven't found my scrapping mojo... :(

Memories and recollections

Marix says, KAYA!

I've been distressing every now and then but I can't seem to learn to create a true blue vintage layout, maybe someday. Meanwhile all I can do is crumple, tear, ink and distress the paper edges but I can never let go of my bright colors so here's my take for this week's challenge.


Journaling:

It finally came... my college graduation day. All your hardships finally paid off and yes I made you proud. This day is for you Mama.

Materials:

MME pps, CI rub-ons, Prima flowers, brads, lace, AL stamp, Inque Boutique stamps, Prima stamp, Ranger distress ink pads, Versamark ink, HS edge distresser

About ME:

Hi again, I'm Marix aka Benga. I'm currently excited for our coming Christmas Party with the Scrappers at SG, meanwhile we have a Scrappin Monito/Monita or a secret photo swap currently going on at our blog. And I have a blog candy going on at my blog. Please drop by at our blogs if you have time, thanks!

My Serious Look

Helga says, KAYA!


Journaling:
As a baby, Ike already showed signs of being a serious person. He always analyzes and thinks before doing things. Believe it or not he never smiled until he was 4 months old.

Materials:
Cosmo Cricket Halfway Cafe, Prima Voila!, AC Thickers, Tim Holtz ticket, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Buttons, Mesh, Abaca string, eyelets

Techniques:
Inking, painting, tearing

About ME:
Hi! I'm Helga Payawal-Vergara and I'm a SCRAPAHOLIC. I've been a scrapaholic since 2003.I love to scrap photos of my husband Gilfred, son Ike and our journey through life. You can find out more about me at www.helgapayawal-vergara.blogspot.com.

Cowboy

Berna says, KAYA!

Being newbie in scrapbooking world, distressing is one of the most interesting technique that I had learned. Well I love Tim Holtz, it’s really perfect for this technique. Of course cotton buds for tearing.


Journaling:
OUR FAVORITE COWBOY !!!
One of the treasure that our family have is my youngest nephew. Well, who knows that he might be a real cowboy someday! I am so excited to show him this photo when he get a little older. I remember his dad (my brother), when we were both young.

Materials and tools used:
Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Button and lace; Scrapworks patterned paper; Maya road chipboard
All About scrapbooking pattern paper; All about scrapbooking lace flower; My Style (butterfly)
Madera Island die cut tags (journaling)

About ME:
My friends call me Berna, I am 29 years old, still single but I a have loving partner for 8 years. His name is Jammy and we're still counting for an additional hundred years. Taking photos and traveling are the most pleasurable things that I do. Ooooops ! Before I forget I love shoes and can’t live without coffee. Recently I started scrapbooking, and I realized that the photos that I had taken are best coalesced with a scrapbooking.

Q & A with a 6 year old

Chiqui says, Kaya!

I didn’t think I’ll be able to make a layout for this week’s challenge but I’m glad I did! I like the distressed look in layouts but somehow, when I try it myself, the layout doesn’t look “distressed.” Well. I hope this is good enough. I’ve also been doing “interview” type journaling for my daughter Julia to highlight her interests per year. Did one at 4 & 5 years old, & now at 6 years old.




Journaling:
What’s your favorite movie/show? High School Musical 3
Favorite song? Can I have this dance
Favorite food? Magicaroni & kutsinta
Who is your best friend? Pia, and Angela
What is your favorite color? Violet and Pink
What keeps you busy? ballet

Materials Used:
DCWV cardstock; Pink Paislee Pop Fashion pps; Scenic Route Savannah pps; AC thickers; Making Memories tiny alphas; Making Memories paint; Colorbox fluid chalk (chestnut roan); Autumn Leaves buttons.

Techniques Used:
paper tearing, crumpling, inking

About ME:

I’m Chiqui Gutierrez, part time pediatrician, full time wife & mother to 2 girls (Julia is 6 & Ally is 2). I’ve been scrapping since July 2007 & enjoying it immensely. You can see more of me & my layouts at my blog: www.chixgutierrez.blogspot.com. See you!

Look at Me

Cookie says, KAYA!

This weeks challenge requirements was my most favorite. Distressing is one of my most fave technique!!! And as I was browsing on what photos to use... I came across this photo of Harvey wearing a barong. I editted it using Lightroom to give that Old feel! Here's my take on Marj's challenge...

Journaling:
I remember when you first wear a barong. You were so excited to wear it and you kept on asking and telling everyone "hey, look at me!" I remember you were so cute and handsome on it!

Materials Used:
Pink paiselee - Vintage moon pps; Pink Paisely Rubonsl Maya road Chipboard; Tim Holtz - Tickets; AC thickers; SR Sticker alpha; MM sticker alpha; TM Crackle Paint; Colorbox chestnut roan & Black inks

techniques:
Inking; painting; tearing

About Me:

I'm Cookie Aguilar, 30 years old and a SAHM to a super poser boy named Harvey. I love this hobby so much!!! and Im really having a blast creating pages! To see more of me, visit me here.

Classic

Donna says, KAYA!

One of my fastest layout ever, did this for less than an hour! I got home at around 6pm from my brother's then started the layout right away and finished just in time for dinner. I opened the pc and BAM!!!!! I forgot it's broken! So I hurriedly went out to a computer shop so that I can upload my layout hours before the deadline... whew!!!
Thanks Marj for another wonderful challenge, you know how I LOVE distressing :D


Journaling:
My mother... Dekada '80... Love the dress and the hair.

Materials:
Bazzill cardstock, DCWV, Fancy Pants, Basic Grey, MME patterned papers, Prima flowers, Maya Road chipboard swirls, Prima epoxy stickers, American Crafts Thickers, Making Memories paint and specialty glaze, Tsukineko inks, Tim Holtz distress inks, Stickles, Sakura Pen, staples, ribbon and lace trim, pearls.

Distressing techniques used:
Paper crumpling, sanding, inking, tearing edges.

About ME:
My name is Donna Espiritu. I design for My Little Attic, Scrapbooks Hawaii, Dixie Pieces (digital) and Black Magic Sketches. More of me here: MY SCRAPBOX. Thanks! :)

5 friends

Cel says, KAYA!


Journaling:
5 friends. Together on Maan's birthday celebration back in college. Gem, Maan, Cel, Johnafer and Lorie. We were really tight then. Sad that I lost contact with Gem and Johnafer. Happy for all these memories!

Techniques used:
Used Making Memories distressing tool to distress the edges of the patterned paper. Sanded the edges of the photos. Painted the chipboard swirl with Ranger Distress Crackle paint and then inked with Ranger Distress Ink. Inked crumpled paper (used as photo mat) with Ranger Distress Ink.

Materials used:
CS {Provo}, PP {7 gypsies, Daisy D's}, chipboard swirl {Fancy Pants), paint {Ranger Crackle paint}, ink {Ranger Distress Ink}, stickers {7 gypsies), alpha {AC Thickers vinyl}, pen {Sakura}.

About ME:
I am a senior associate in a public accounting firm. I became addicted to this hobby in 2007. Most of my layouts are about my friends, family, and me and bf of more than 10 years, Ivan. I am also very interested in photography and plan to join a beginners class in the near future. I hope I'd get to know you all and attend the EBs hopefully if its close to Quezon City. Do visit me at my blog http://scrapgurl14.blogspot.com.

Family

Lee says, KAYA!

I'm beginning to enjoy distressing a lot lately. I think inking and tearing are some of the easiest ways to add dimension and texture to a layout. Not too many tools and time required.

I've had this photo in a frame on top of the piano for years now. Kahlo always asks why she isn't in the photo so I think it's time to move it in a scrapbook and just keep the photo of us five on display. Even back in 2000, I wanted to make family portraits taken in professional photo studios an annual family tradition. For some reason or the other, it didn't take. But it's never too late to start anew, specially now that accessible photo studios abound in the malls.




Journaling:
Building a Memory...A young couple, a sweet boy and a cute little girl. Two children that can each be held and guided with our two hands. I am sure I thought this was the perfect family unit. Who knew that we'd have another wonderful addition barely two years later? But for now, let me savor this memory - one happy unit of four. Indeed, we are building one big happy FAMILY. 11/22/08 (Photo taken 2000)
Materials Used:
PPS - Pink Paislee, Basic Grey; Chipboards - K & Co.; Flower - Petaloo; Buttons - Fancy Pants; Paints - Making Memories, Lil Davis; Ink - Clearsnap, Ranger; Stamp - unknown; Metallic Rubons - Craf-T; Rubons - K & Co.; Pen - Sakura; Thread - DMC; Adhesives - Saunders, Glue Dots; Tools - paper crimper; Basic Grey Precision File Set; Distressing Tool - Heidi Swapp.

Procedures/Techniques Used:
I started to follow a sketch by Becky Fleck, but as I tried to fit the elements I had, the end result doesn't look like the sketch at all. I tore the edges of the PPS by hand and inked the sides with ink pad. One PPS I put through a paper crimper and sanded on top for texture. The chipboards I dabbed with metallic brown and white paint using my fingers (a technique I learned from Alby). I rubbed metallic gloss on the petals of the white flower and stamped swirls on it for texture. It was my first time to use the palette so am uncertain if I put it to good use. I then distressed the edges of the background paper and used my hands to roll some parts (something I picked up from Donna). I also wiped metallic paint on the edges.

About ME:
I would love to be able to scrap all day and all night, but since that's almost an impossibility given the various demands on my time, I am quite content that I am still able to come up with ONE finished each week. There's nothing like the feeling of satisfaction I get each time I finish an LO and to relieve that throughout the week, I don't put my LO in the album until I start a new LO. I always display it in my scrap room first and whenever I see it, I get that tingle of excitement and satisfaction again. So much so that I can't wait until I have enough free time to work on a new layout.

11th

Ems says, KAYA!

Thanks Marj for another exciting but manageable challenge! I planned and finished a different LO for Alexa only to find out that it should be with a visible journalling. So I made another one today, thanks to you, it pushed me to create another one so I can work on my backlog in Alexa's First Year's album. This is a double 8x11 page that records her 11th month.


Materials Used:
DCWV cardstock; Urban Lily, Kaiser Kraft, PC Rob & Bob, DCWV PPs; MM paint; colorbox ink; AL journalling stamp; lace.


About ME:
I'm Ems! Started scrapbooking the right way in 2003. Subject of my work was usually my daughter Gaby until the birth of my 2nd baby, Alexa, last Octobre 2007. Backlog keeps on piling up so I have to have a goal to have more LOs to slip into my blank albums. With only 4 (or 5?) pages to go to hit my target of 52 lay-outs for 2008, I'm getting there....

My Faves at 25

Diane says, KAYA!

Distressing is my fave technique right now. I love paper tearing and inking. I inked the edges of the LO with Tim Holtz distress ink and then I used the Heidi Swapp distresser to make it like an old paper. I also teared a circle shape to the pp and then crumpled it and then layered it to make a flower.

Thanks Marj for this challenge! This LO is another AAM page of mine. I am compiling pages for my AAM Album.


Journaling:
1. Photography
2. Kiss from hubby
3. Nikon D80
4. Mango Shake
5. ABBA Music
6. etsy.com
7. Cookie Java
8. PRIMA Flowers
9. Digital Scrapbooking
10. Twitter
11. Lasagna
12. Vacations
13. Cheese
14. Doodling
15. Motorcycle Adventure
16. flickr.com
17. Blogging
18. AUGUST
19. Havaianas
20. Blush on
21. Photobooks
22. Paper Scrapbooking
23. BDJ Planner
24. Boracay
25. Fruits

Materials:
Bazzill Basics Cardstock, Basic Grey Boxer Wide Tie, Sassafralass pocket full of Rosies Secret Garden, Sassafralass My dearest Fawnd of You, SassafralassPocket Full of Rosies Alphabets, SassafralassPocket Full of Rosies Stickers, AC Thickers Chit Chat Chestnut, AC mini marks, Sakura Pen, Zig Pen, Sassafralass In a Stitch Flowers, Simple Joy ribbon/string, Flower Bling, Paper Clip, Staple, AAS Ric Rac, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Prima Flower Center Bling.

Techniques Used:
Paper tearing, crumpling, inking, doodling.

About ME:
I am Diane, 25 years old from Bicol, Philippines. I am happily married to Jun for 4 years going 5 this November 29th. Blessed with an angel up in heaven named Huey Dhale. He is my inspiration to scrap. I make scrapbooks because of him and I want to continue scrapping for him. I am a paper and digital scrapbooker. I am also a proud owner of Nikon D80 and I am still learning how to use it. I hope to scrap more beautiful photos this time. To know me more and be updated on my life please visit my blogs A handful of Surprises and My Paper Scraps. Thank you so much!

missy and DREAM

Roxannee says, KAYA!

missy

Distressing is one of my favourite techniques. Almost every layout or card I make has some paper teared, inked or sanded. To be honest, I was way out of my comfort zone whilst making this project- I used pink (because the dress was pink), I tried vintage style, I had to make a poem about my feelings with wearing a dress and the hardest bit- scrapped my baby photo! Thanks Marj for this challenge, I had fun.


Journaling :
She didn't SMILE 'coz she hates the dress... They gave her a balloon 'coz she's in distress... Little MISSY you just turned 2, Will you be a girly GIRL we don't have a clue...

-rox 5th December 1978

Techniques :
sanding, tearing, inking, free hand cutting, eyelet setting, stamping, photo editing.


Materials used:
Core'dinations cardstock- aged wine and rouge; pearl & green card stock, patterned papers by Grant, stamps by Inque Boutique (french quarter alpha) and Fancy Pants, Cuttlebug build a flower embossing folders, flowers from Craft Market, EK success circle & flower punch, Heidi Grace flower punch, pearls, Tim Holtz walnut distress ink, Brilliance Rocket Red ink. Font used is Black Jack.


DREAM

After the guests have left for Easter lunch, we ran to the local park and chilled out. Ashton's just 14 months old and was playing in the sand pit. He liked the feel of the sand in his hand.


Journaling reads:
DREAM my PReCiOuS little one
Ashton Zacharry, 14 months Easter Sunday 23 March 2008

Techniques used:
tearing, inking, curling, layering, stamping

Materials used:
moss green and pearl white cardstock, patterned papers by Kaiser and unknown, chipboard words, autumn leaves bird stamp, pearls, bella & mulberry flowers, stamps by Stephanie Barnard, sky blue & lighting black brilliance dew drop ink, sugar loaf dual tip pen in vintage blue, white signo pen.

About ME:

Hi, I'm Roxannee, Little Miss Sunget 1978...until now I don't like wearing dresses and skirts. And those Sunday dresses- I think they were made to cause some itchiness!

Grams

Khei says, KAYA!

For Marj's challenge #3, I thought of creating a LO of my great grandmother. The distress challenge is just perfect so I could scrap a photo of my grams. I've wanted to do one for a long time and this challenge was just perfect. Thanks Marj now I have a LO of my Grams..(Sorry for the photo's poor quality, I took this one last night)

Journaling:

Grams, I wish God has given me more time to get to know you better...

Materials Used:

AAS Nostalgia pps, foam letters, bling; Prima flowers; Versamark Brown ink

Techniques Used:

paper tearing and distressing

About ME:

I am Khei (@34 weeks). I am 23 years old, mother to 4 years old Benedict Andrei and my soon to come (in Dec) Caitlyn Kirsten. I started scrapbooking in 2004 but I only scrapbook full time in June 2006. I love scrapbooking because it’s my de-stresser and it makes me remember good memories. I can challenge myself to be creative. Feel free to visit my blog.

9 Waves

Zabeth Says Kaya!

I run out of photos and I try to used the sepia photo which is for trash. But, I had second thought of it to try using it for the said challenge. So, I hurry in doing this layout to meet the deadline and to the bad timing the weather is also cloudy today so my shots for the layout is not that good.



Journaling:
The ephemera flyers-Only 15 mins.drive from Philcoa. How to get there-From Quezon City Memorial Circle go northeast via Commonwealth Ave., past Ever Commonwealth Center, turn right before Sandiganbayan to Batasan Road, then turn right again to Batasan-San Mateo Road, cross the bridge over Marikina River, then turn left to Gen. Luna Ave., (Ampid). Public transport Access-By PUV (FX, Jeepney, Taxi & Bus) takes trips bound for San Mateo/ Montalban at Cubao, Batasan, Philcoa Terminals and Marikina Sports Complex.

My Visible Journaling:
A fun-filled activities here at Ciudad Christina Resort inside Carrieland Country homes II in Ampid, San Mateo, Rizal. The wave pool (0-6 ft.) effects was the exciting part. We enjoyed the serendipity. The nature from sun-up to sun-down.
Materials Used:
I used the Ephemera flyers with sketch map, sea shells beads, DCWV papers, old papers, Walnut ink Eucalyptus, ABS beach chipboard, distress ink pine-needle, carl swirl punch, stabilo black pen.

Technique used:
Using distress inks, paper tearing ,crumpling.

About Me:
Zabeth for shot Mother to Grace Kelly and wife of Charles. Very busy mom with lots responsibilities. View of my work at http://elizabethtangochuico.blogspot.com

Laugh

Judy says, KAYA!

This is a photo of my niece Lara laughing --- in a distressed look page. I want to capture different emotions of people which are evident in my other layouts. Thanks, Marj!


Journaling:
The sound of your laughter always brings me cheer. You’ve stolen my heart with your joyful ring.

Materials:
Pps- Sweet Spring (Fancy Pants), Canopie (7gypsies), Vintage Photo corner (WRMM), Tea Dye Distress Ink ( Ranger), embellishment (AAS), Sakura Pen

Techniques Used:
Tearing, curling, inking, cutting. I tore the patterned paper to form the petals of a flower then put ink.

About ME:
Hi! I’m Judy. I’m still learning and enjoying myself with this hobby and at the same time preserving my most cherished family photos and memories.

10 random facts about me

Jeanie says KAYA!

I never thought of myself being able to scrap vintage LO's much less enjoying the whole process and the outcome. I always thought I was into bright colors and blings. But boy was I wrong. I also find myself loving these circle flowers I made, I'm even thinking of stocking up on these for future LO's.

Journaling:

1.) I can't swim, drive or whistle.

2.) I love Alan Lightman's Einstein's Dreams.

3.) I didn't like Tuesdays with Morrie.

4.) I used to write poems.

5.) I am a TV series addict.

6.) Chicken adobo is my favorite dish.

7.) I got bitten by a monkey when I was a kid.

8.) I talk in my sleep.

9.) Growing up, I wanted to be a teacher.

10.) I love green mangoes.

Materials Used:
Cardstock: WRMK; PP's:Prima, Daisy D's, MME; Journaling Tag: Prima; Brads and Gonchos: AAS; Letter Stickers: AAS, SMILE; Lace, Buttons, Gems: Craft Supply, WRMK.

Techniques Used:
Distressing/Inking, Crumpling, Paper Tearing

About ME:

Has just recently deposited the downpayment for our wedding venue next year. So happy and so excited to be a wife. Learn more about me here.

Thankful

Joanne says, KAYA!

This has to be one of the fastest no brainer layout I have ever done! I just saw ORANGE and thought.. why dont I do FALL layout look,.. even if the photo isn't for that season specifically. In a way, it was sorta connected with the tree patterns on the papers --- since the theme of the layout was about family growing together....

Distressing is one of the techniques I am not so into, to be honest. And so to follow the specs of the week, I had ink all the edges of the photos, elements and accents using the Stazon ink. I am not tearer too of pps -- just too heartbreaking! So to do the actual tearing I had ruled a line using a craft knife with ruler and then used that as my guide to tear. To distress further I used ink and Krylon gold leaving pen for a border on the center of my layout. Lastly I mounted it on top of another pattterned paper for more emphasis.


Journaling:
Thankful for my family... grow together in LOVE. I will always be thankful that as you boys were growing up, Mom and Dad were always there for you. We saw all your milestones and seen your learn so many things. One day, you will all grow up but never forget the love we all share....how we are all connected with the bond and love we all have for one another.. Its what will keep us together - even if DISTANCE may separate us...

Materials Used:
DCWV Fall glitter pps, DCWV Cardstock

Embelishments:
MM button brads, Bling, DCWV/Carolees letter stickers, Stazon Timber brown, Krylon Gold leafing pen

Techniques Used:
Distressing, Precision cutting, Collage

About ME:

I am Joanne Figueroa Yap, mother of 3 boys, Jacob, Jerome and Jorel. I am happily married to my loving hubby, Patrick. At present living in the land down under, Sydney Australia. I am a stay at home, 24/7 on call house manager of the Yap family household.

Back in Manila, I began Scrappin' Moms with my beautiful friends April, Mia, SL, Ria, Pia, Liza and Iris. My passion for scrapbooking has really brought me to places I never realised I would ever be at. I have met beautiful people through this hobby and they have all enriched my life immensely.

My layout creations are my way of preserving our precious memories and expressing my love for the people that I love. They call me the 'massacre queen' because I can never leave a pattterned paper unturned, it has to be cut with precision. This is what's common in my all my layouts, the 3d elements that I create myself. All these are my labor of love. It is my hope I can reactivate my scrapbooking social life and work here in Sydney again, one day when the kids are more adjusted here.

Look Who's 2

Susie says, KAYA!

Thanks Marj for this challenge, I've found out what is crumpling and distressing. Been wanting to scrap these birthday photos for a long time.


Journaling:
October 7, 2008, it was a holiday. We had a party at our clubhouse. You chose your car birthday cake.

Materials:
Doodlebug birthday papers, ribbon, rub-ons, foam tapes.

Technique:
Tearing, inking edges, crumpling the title

About ME:
I'm Susie, 38 years old, living in Hongkong, married for 10 years, with 18-month-old son. Been scrapping since 2002. SAHM with part-time job as a mystery shopper.

Rose Garden

Marissa says, KAYA!

I love viewing distressed layouts but seeing that there is too much work and time involved, I decided it is not for me. This one gave me headaches!!! But I love you dearly, Marj. Despite the headaches I found this fun and satisfying. Mauulit kaya? I enjoyed it so kakayanin ko ulit.

Thanks, Marj!

This picture of DH and me was taken 2 months ago at the Chicago Botanic Gardens.




Journaling:

Supplies:

background paper, mat and cut out flowers [the Paper Studio/Della Fantasia collection]; brown patterned cardstock [DCWV/Butterflies and Blooms]; pink & dark pink bling [Rhinestone Stickers]; inks [Color Box/pigment copper and chestnut roan fluid chalk]; silk flowers [Michael's]; foam squares [Miss Elizabeth]; journaling tag [Making Memories /{Note} Worthy];

Techniques:

Cutting, crumpling, curling, distressing, and inking edges.

About Me

I like convenience in making layouts. Digital scrapbooking gives me that. I can make a lot in one sitting, not to mention that I have no storage problems and I can bring copies with me wherever I go to show off.

I love creating with my hands, thus I also make traditional layouts. Will anyone now tell me how to store these bulky pages?

Thanks for looking.