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Jenn says, KAYA!





These pictures were already printed and ready to be scrapped even before October came, but because of too many things to do and a trip with friends, it was only today that I was able to do the layout. This layout was done in about an hour, as I was running out of time. I got a text message from my cousin that the Surf Break 4 in San Juan, La Union will be next week already (I was first told it will be in November), and because I am going to stay in La Union until the undas (my father was laid to rest in the same town), I only had this time to do this layout.

This was the only layout I created without a journaling. But talking about the pictures, these were taken 06 March 2008, when us three siblings went on a trip to Vigan a day after our father's 1st year death anniversary. It was our second time to visit the belfry of Bantay Church in Ilocos Sur, but it was our first time to climb up the belfry and enjoy the view. It was a bit difficult to climb up, but once at the top, the view was just breath taking.

I used my camera to capture the image of the layout.

Materials Used
Patterned Papers from my stash,
Flowers - Petaloo
Chipboard - Bella!
Ribbon - Love, Elsie
Pen - Sakura Pigma Micron 04
Embossed Sticker - JT
Others - lace, rick rack

About Me
A person with multiple personalities who's very much into blogging, traveling, photography, and eating. Trying to come back into scrapbooking and is hoping to create more layouts based on the pictures she took. Check her blogs at: Jenn Was Here and An Autobiography in the Works among others.

Alcogel

Marian says KAYA!



It took me quite a while to decide what item I would scrap about. I finally chose the Alcogel as it's something I always have with me these days. It's not really something I cherish but I find very useful. When I pick up Sophia from school, the first thing we do is use the alcogel. I have become quite OC in using it specially coming from the bank, mall, hospital, paying for parking and after having contact with another person's hands. When we get home though, we wash our hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Journalling:
Soap & water has always been my choice fore clean hands. But with the spread of the AH1N1 virus, I have alcogel with me all the time. I have a small one in my bag and a full sized one in the car. So anytime I am out and handle money or touch doorknobs or need to mix a bottle of milk for Sophia, the alcogel keeps our hands clean and hopefully the viruses away.

Material used:
Patterned paper and CS SEI; Chipboard letters 2 different Basic Grey chipboard, Chatterbox, Scenic Route, Heidi Swapp, Scrapworks and MM; Tsukineko Brilliance Chocolate ink; Dymo labelmaker.

Techniques: Mostly just cut and paste. I inked the different chipboard letters to unify the look.

About Me:


I am so glad to have made friends through scrapbooking. It's so much more fun to scrap with friends around.

Yes!

Ems says, KAYA!

This is the 2nd attempt to make a layout for this month's Kaya challenge. I should have used a photo with me in it. The first 1 was with photos of my youngest *tsk tsk* (pls check my Groovy Baby LO in my blog) Nevertheless, I had fun doing both. Thanks Janis for the challenge, I got to use my pearls stashed away (for years now) in my sewing kit ;oP Happy birthday!!!

Journal:
I won't deny it...I can't!
Yes, I am!...
I'm hooked...
I'm addicted...
I'm a certified scrappaholic!

Materials Used:
BG patterned paper, DCWV CS; DCWV & Heidi Swapp alpha chipboard; K&CO chipboard tag; TLC chipboard ribbon holder; local ribbon, lace, bling and pearls; Stampin Up French Script stamp; unknown glass beads.

Techniques used: Paper tearing, distressing

About Me:

I'm Ems...a certified scrappaholic! The addiction gets worse everyday, I tell you! There's no cure, so beware! ;oP Get to see my high in this addiction at http://emsfronda.wordpress.com

Back In Paradise

Jona says, KAYA!

Hi janis,
Here's my take in your challenge, thanks!

Journaling:
El Nido, my paradise, my home for two years. it was great coming back this time as a tourist and with my family. Snake island, El Nido,Palawan

Materials:
American crafts pp ( brown- back side), My minds eye - bloom and grow pp and die cuts, Basic grey sugared pp, faux pearls, prima flowers, thickers, queen and co alpha chipboards, may arts ribbon and lace, memory marker pen.

About ME:

I am Jona Panesa, working mom to a three year old toddler Zid. I have been scrapping for almost 3 years now.

Love shades

July says, KAYA!

Hi Janis - Happy, Happy Birthday!

Here's my take for this challenge. I got inspired with how much effort Janis put on her page. I also didn't realized I don't have much pearl in my stash.

Journaling:
It's great see you look different with any shades on. Care for new one?

Materials Used:
Studio Calico {pom pom} and Cherry Blossom; Cosmo Cricket - my backside's cuter, cardstock and fancy pants. Kaiser Craft, maya road button, chipboard,

About ME:
I still experiment about my scrapbooking style. I love trying different ways to explore my creativity. Afterall, scrapbooking is one sure stress-buster for me after my high pressured day job.

Stay Sweet

Rowee says, KAYA!
First of all, I would like to greet Janis a Happy Birthday!!!
I miss last’s challenge so I’m giving this one a GO!!! I had fun creating this page. Actually, I made this LO for I think 30 minutes. It’s so simple and I love using the cardboard as matting on my photo. It really adds texture to my LO.
Here’s my take:

Materials used: DCWV (garden party) and KnCO (Amy Butler) pp’s, AAS conchos, Colobok (CB buttons)
Techniques: Detailed cutting and paper tearing

About Me:

My name is Rowee! SAHM of a 5 year old cutie babe named Rain. Scrapping since 2005!!! I’m a Simple and Loving mom.

Bunny Ears

Gracie says KAYANG-KAYA!

Happy 2nd anniversary KAYA! I'm so happy to be a part of this wonderful group of talented ladies and I'm looking forward to see more creations from everyone in the years to come. My entry for this challenge is quite simple but I enjoyed every process of creating it.

Materials Used:
Cardstock: American Crafts, Stickers- Pink Paislee Holly Doodle Alphas, Pins- Fancy Pants, Ink- Colorbox, Satin Flowers- AAS, Others-ribbons, ric-rac and buttons

Techniques Used:
I cut different sizes of ribbons and ric-rac and layered them to create a mat and a frame for the photo. Distressed the edges of the white cardstock with pink ink.

About ME:
I'm Gracie, a scrap addict from Angeles City. Know more about me & see more of my creations here. You can also do a little bit of scrap shopping here. So glad to be joining here again. :) More power to KAYA!

You're The Inspiration

Marian says, KAYA!

I was actually looking for the lyrics of You're My Soul (Sole?) and My Heart's Inspiration for this challenge. Couldn't find it on-line so when I heard this song by Peter Cetera, I decide to go with it instead.


Journaling:
You should know
Everywhere I go
You're always on my mind
In my heart, in my soul
You're the meaning in my life
You're the inspiration
You bring feeling in my life
You're the inspiration

Materials:
All papers Basic Grey O Baby Girl collection. Stickers- Scenic Route, Making Memories. Distress Ink- Tim Holtz. DMC thread. Sepia Accents- Ranger

Techniques:
I inked the edges, cut and layered the papers.I sewed a backstitch frame around the photo mat. I adhered a flourish sticker and used part of the design as a template which I also backstitched. I diecut a heart and stamped on it then covered part of it with Sepia Accents.

About ME:
I have recently discovered the use of scrapbook kits. It's a great way to challenge yourself to scrap with limited materials.

My Bead Treasure

Marian says KAYA!

In a previous life I used to bead everyday. I was obsessed with beads and hoarded them much like I hoard scrapbook materials now. When I stopped making beads I gave away a lot of the unstrung beads and findings just leaving some that I really like and hope to put together one day.



Journaling:
A few years back I enjoyed making bead jewelry. It was the time when semi-precious stones and swarovski crystals were still not hot items for accessories. I went out of my way to learn the craft through magazines and taking lessons from the beading lady, Portia Leuterio.

I enjoyed making different types of jewelry stringing them with nylon string, twisting and weaving them with wire, knotting them with twine and even crocheting them with fine wire. I loved the look of different types of beads, the colors and designs and I loved making something beautiful with them. Whenever I would wear my creations, people would ask me where I got it and would always be surprised when I said I made it. Many of my relatives and freinds suggested I should sel and make it a business. I never got to do it as I felt it would not be fun and relaxing if it were a business. I did enjoy teaching some friends, relatives and my helpers the basics. I also made many pieces for gifts.

Sadly my eyes deteriorated and I found it difficult to bead so I decided to give up my hobby. I also stopped wearing my creations when bead jewelry became so common I found it passe.

These treasures have been gathering dust in the basement, completely ignored for several years. I hope to put them in shadow boxes for display soon.

Materials:
Basic Grey Perhaps line pattern papers, Maya Road Chipboard Swirls, Prima flowers, Doodlebug bling,Prima bling, Divisoria bling, Art Institute glitter, Scenic Route sticker letters, Chatterbox lace, a bead brooch, distress ink

Techniques:
Cut, ink, paste and layer patterned paper, paint and glittered the chipboard, computer printed the journaling and attached a bead brooch which is part of my stash of bead jewelry

About ME:
I'm a mother and grandmother but I'm enjoying my role as grandmother more.

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.