Fun Christmas from the Gorrospe Family

Cosette says, KAYA!

Hi! This is so photo finish. I decided a few minutess ago that I want to give this a try. Happy holidays everyone!

Journalling:
Have a Fun christmas! Gorrospe family

Materials used:
Paper reflections Sparkles palette paper, all about scrapbooking alpha chipboards, Miss Elizabeth's foil embossed stars

About ME:
I'm a working mom with a 3-year old daughter. i've been digi scrapping for a year now and tried traditional scrap around 2-3 months now.

Aguilar Family - Happy Holidays!!!

Cookie says, KAYA!

I was so happy I was able to make my entry for Kaya 8. I know dami na ako utang na entries for Pinoy Scrapbookers, but promised myself that starting this coming year I will try to make something for your challenges.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!!!


Materials Used:
Scenic Route Roxbury - Forest street, Rockville Park, Dearborne Street ; Roxbury - Chipboards; Roxbury Die cut sheet & Roxbury Christmas stickers; White CS; Versa Black ink

Techniques Used:
Distressing

About ME:
I'm Cookie C. Aguilar - My first attempt in this craft was roughly two years ago, I stopped after giving birth to Harvey due to mommy duties. All I did for the time being was to scrapshop. I attended last year's scrapfest to buy materials but never produce any LO. Come May of 2007, I've decided to join the May Scrappinmoms Challenge and Joined Pinoy scrapbooker's eb, that was when I began to make Scrapbook Layouts again. Style? well since I consider myself a newbie, I haven't discover my style yet.. I still have a lot to learn but love to layer pps and love the vintage look on some of my LOs. Please do visit my blog : www.cookieaguilar.blogspot.com

Holiday Hugs from The Lims

Au says, Kaya!

Hi all! According sa kasabihan: huli man daw at magaling...late pa rin...hehehe...

But i really love this sketch, especially since this gave me a great excuse/motivation to finally drag my family to a studio and get that long overdue family picture. Yes guys, to a studio no less and why not, since this is our first ever! I've been bugging hubby to for us to do a sit-down family picture at a studio year after year but it never materialized till now--20 years into our marriage. So you can see here now my kids almost all grown up, from my 19-year-old down to my 2-year-old. It was just really unfortunate that the studio shots couldn't be ready till January 4. Luckily, i had my own camera in my bag and the photographer agreed to take some shots with it. Wonderful Christmas indeed. I hope you peeps had a great one too!

Materials Used:
Bazzill cardstock, Provocraft papers, Prima flowers, CI brads, Inque Boutique stamps, Brilliance stamp pad Gold, embossing powder, Twinkling H2Os, sewing machine

About Me:
The closing year has really been a challenging yet rewarding one for me both in scrapbooking and in everything else in my life. I am so thankful for all the blessings we had and friendships I made. Hopefully, the coming year will be just as great, maybe it will be even better. And I wish for everyone to be just as lucky and blessed. What is probably important to remember in this regard is that everything is simply a matter of perspective.

Merry Christmas from the Cresensio Family

Jophie says, KAYA!

Hi, this will be my first time to join in Kaya's challenge. Medyo busy ako kaya isa lang ang nagawa ko. Hope makahabol pa kasi kanina ko lang ito ginawa. I hope this will do.


Sentiments:
Merry Christmas

Materials Used:
Beige Cardstock, BG Fruitcake Holly Berries/Spearmint, Red corrugated board, Green handmade paper, Rickrack, Silk flowers, Craft Express 3d Stickers, Pastic twig, Galaxy Marker, Tsukineko Brilliance Galaxy Gold, Brads, Gold glitters and AC Slick writer.

Technique Used:
Layering, inking, distressing.

About me:
I'm 37 y/old, a Medical Technologist by profession, married to Jon, mom and bestfriend to Jd, I've started scrapbooking early September of this year, so far all I ever done is shop and hoard. I love to view everybody's work they inspires me alot. Well my blog is still under construction though, I haven't upload any of my work yet. But please do drop by at http://josephine-memorykeepsakes.blogspot.com

Happy Holidays from Lee

Lee says, KAYA!

Well, I really thought that with Val's wonderful sketch and all the scrapbooking supplies at my disposal, making a Christmas card would be a breeze. Unfortunately, I didn't consider the fact that we only get photos of the whole family together on Christmas eve. (I have to do something about that.) So I had to wait until after the celebrations to finally be able to print a photo and scrap...errr...card(?) it. This card is going to my college roommate whom I haven't seen in years. Coincidentally, she sent us an email asking for traditional Christmas cards as opposed to those electronic cards we get in the internet. I think she will like this handmade card.

I hope you all had a meaningful Christmas and our best wishes to the coming year. Joy and peace to the world!


Materials Used:
Green cardstock, Chatterbox PPS, American Crafts PPS, Prisma and Martha Stewart glitters, Brilliance inks, Karen Foster stamps, UHU and Zig adhesives.

About ME:
I can't believe it's almost the end of the year already and I still haven't scrapped so much as shopped. I am not making any promises but this new year I hope to change all that. Shop less, scrap more. That's the new motto. (Keeping my fingers and toes crossed.) If you want to lnow more about my scrapbooking vision and mission, read the Scrapbytes article here. You will be the witnesses whether I will be able to do it. :-)

Beth's Holiday Greetings

Beth says, KAYA!

My first attempts at card making….






Materials Used:

CSs, PPs, glitters, gold embossing powder, rickrack/yarn/cord/strings, alpha stickers, rubber and foam stamps, inkpads, Pebeo Touch – Glitter, eyelets, Bic Marking Ultra Fine Point - black

About ME:
I’ve had a purely retail professional experience of more than 20 years before I stopped working March of 2006. So far, I have not considered going back to work as I’m enjoying my new role as stay-at-home wife to Raffy and mom to Erika (9). I graduated from UP Diliman with a degree in BS Industrial Engineering. I discovered about scrapbooking only through the internet. I used to be involved in cross stitching and candlemaking before I learned about this craft. I began collecting scrapbooking supplies and tools late 2006 but only started making layouts early this year. I used to wonder why scrappers would still subscribe to expensive scrapbooking magazines when there are a lot of materials in the web. I found the answer to this question after I bought my first magazine, the Top 10 issue of CK. I also enjoy shopping for patterned papers but would rather look at them than use them. Scrapbooking relaxes me. It also complements my love for taking photos of everything.

The Lagazons' Christmas Cards

Candy says, KAYA!

Whew! Photofinish! Didn't know I'd be able to do it pero KAYA! palang isingit talaga! Too bad it's too late to send out now.




MaterialsUsed:
BG Cardstock in red, apple green and light sea green
St. Nick 12x12 Vintage Collage
Silver Paper
Artsy Collage Nostalgic Christmas Paper Art Images
Tinkering Ink Yuletide Joyous Noel Mulled Wine and backside
KI Memories Tinseltown Glitter Silver Rub-Ons
ScreenGrafix Red Rub-Ons
PC Memory Rub-Ons Christmas
Fancy Pants Claire de Lune Rub-Ons
CE Family Rub-Ons
Comotion Silver Embossing Powder
Versa Craft Stamp Ink Pine
SMILE Stamp Ink Silver
Assorted scrap ribbons

About ME:
Hello, I'm Candy Bonoan-Lagazon, Montessori teacher, wife to Arn, and mother to Galo, my 3 year old son. Aside from teaching, I love arts and crafts, drawing, painting, singing, playing the piano, and tracing my Bonoan Family Tree. I've been scrapping for 3 years ever since my son's birth, but only joined scrapping forums this August. I'm learning more about this craft in the last 3 months just by hanging around other scrappers than I'v e ever done scrapping alone. Scrapping is the ultimate art release for me as it combines materials I love and techniques I've learned over the years. Lately, I'm challenged to combine my love for scrapping and for genealogy by coming up with LOs using old photos of my relatives.

Christmas Greeting from Erwin and Joy Lim

Joy says, KAYA

December 25.. this was the time I sat down on my working table to do my Christmas card for kaya. It took me a lot of time to finish one card but I was very happy with what I had accomplish. Quite inspired that day and i made one more card again. Special thanks to Valerie for the sketch, idol Cabbie & Nita for the tips, Cristina for buying the bling at tutuban, Deedee for printing my transparency and Au for printing our Santa's photo.


Journaling:
Card 1: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!
Card 2: We Still Believe...

Materials Used:
Card 1: Chatter Box mini powder puffs, Chatter Box lollipop plaid, Brown CS, Colorbox Gold and Copper, Laser Transparency, Imaginisce More Than Mistletoe Holiday Rub Ons Warm Memories - Golden Tinsel, Prima Flowers-Got Daisies, Simply Joy Flowers, Blings.

Card 2: HOTP Stripes, Checks and Dots, Craft Express 3D Stickers, Yellow Gold CS, Colorbox Gold, Imaginisce More Than Mistletoe Holiday Rub Ons Warm Memories - Golden Tinsel, Laser Transparency, Ribbons, AAS Gift Embellishment, Bling

Technique Used: Layering, Inking

Font Used: Porcelain

About Me:
I'm Joyleen Dianne Co Lim, 30 years old, married to a very supportive hubby, Erwin. Been into scrapbooking since 2002. Right now, I enjoy digital scrapbooking and trying to switch to the traditional. I love shopping new papers, embellishments more than scrapbooking. Addicted to die-cuts! Do check my blog. http://joydianne.blogspot.com/

Holiday Greetings from the Martinezes

Sheryl says, KAYA!

I needed four, uninterrupted hours to finish these cards, nine in all for the challenge and for family & friends. When I was scanning my stash, I found a year old christmas-themed PPS that was just calling to me to be used. Thank you, Val for the opportunity to unload, it certainly is one of the nicest gifts I got this christmas.
Journaling Reads:
Various holiday greetings, all handwritten.

Materials Used:
CS: Bazzill & DCWV; PPS: 3Bugs in a Rug Holiday Snowball, Dots, & Ribbons; Urban Lily Petite; various christmas-themed PPS; Simply Scrappy Circle & Star templates; Pens: Creative Memories, Aqualip, Souffle

About ME:
Working Mom. Happy Mama to Lilaa and Maia, wife to my one big love. Rekindled my love affair with Scrapbooking in May 2006. Overwhelmed by a lot of things going on in my life now all at the same time. Just glad I have scrapbooking to bust the stress away. I also c0-own and co-manage an online bookstore Bookoto.com with a good friend and kababayan Julie Kelly who is also a member of Pinoy Scrapbookers.

Posada's Family Christmas Card

Me-Anne says, KAYA!

Merry Christmas to one and all! I made several Christmas cards, but due to my tight schedule, I wasn't able to take pictures cause I made them the night before I gave them away.



Material Used:
Studio Azul Kit for December, UL All About Friends PPS Prima Christmas Stickers

About ME:
Christmas season is the busiest day of the year, because the times, days and hours are spent to make all those dear to you happy, not only through presents but also through the gift of yourself. Nothing should be less when if it's meant for someone very special to you! Merry Christmas!

Marian's Christmas Cards

Marian says, KAYA!

The cards were finished 2 days ago. I was just waiting for the pictures from my daughter's camera to be uploaded so I could print and attach to cards. As of now the pictures haven't been uploaded so I just printed some old pics which are temporarily adhered to the card. Will switch to our new Christmas pictures as soon as I can access them.



Materials:
Paper used for the Holiday Wishes card is from Love Elsie -Noel Quilt. Rubber stamp from Hero Arts and die cuts from Cuttlebug.

Paper used for the Happy Holidays card was a scrap so I don't remember what brand it is. Rubber stamps Rhonna Farrer Christmas clear stamps.

About ME:
I started rubber stamping and card making before actually getting into scrapbooking. My favorite subjects are my granddaughter and 2 daughters. I love to shop for new paper, embellishments and anything related to scrapbooking.
My husband just passed away more than a month ago. This has given me more time for myself but also added other duties which I don't quite enjoy. I escape through scrapbooking.

VILLACARLOS family

Christine says, KAYA!

I was pretty much done with my holiday cards in October, but I decided to give this challenge a try as I've never done a card with a photo before. It was fun but doubly challenging for me as I had to do it miles away from my beloved supplies, with only a hazy idea of what I wanted to do. The family and I left for Bacolod 3 days ago and I only managed to bring with me the photo I wanted to use, a cardstock, 1 set of stamps and a couple of ink pads. I forgot to bring an acrylic block so I had to use the cover of my ink pad to mount my stamps on, HAHA!!! The addition of patterned papers to my card was an after-thought. Luckily, I took some with me as I was thinking about doing a mini album while I'm on vacation =)



Sentiment:
Season's Greetings

Materials Used:
Cardstock, Patterned Papers (from a stack, from SE-PS Christmas party winnings), Inque Boutique stamps, Versa and Colorbox ink pads, Zig marker

Techniques Used:
stamping, cutwork

About ME:
Married, with 2 kids - DD 7 and DS 4, part-time lecturer on restaurant operations. I have been scrapping on and off since 1984 using non-archival safe products (because I thought the acid-free stuff around that time looked cheesy, haha). I converted to the "other side" in 2006 when I saw gorgeous acid-free papers and other supplies. I've also dabbled in other crafts such as cross-stitching and candle-making. (Learn more about Christine at cv70.blogspot.com)

Marte Christmas Cards

Marix says KAYA!

I did a few Xmas cards as early as last month but just couldn't find time to mail them, yaiks! But creating a card with our photo is totally new to me, I intend to give these cards to our kapitbahay. Maligayang Pasko sa inyong lahat!

Materials used:

Basic Grey pp; American Crafts felts; ribbons, rickrack, gems, dymo, zig embossing pen, ranger embossing powder

About me: I'm Marix, single and currently working as a Systems Analyst in Singapore. I've been scrapbooking since highschool but never knew such a term ever existed. I only discovered the term scrapbooking and acid free in 2004 and have been doing it since then. I scraplift, use sketches and find inspiration through advertisements. I'm a traditional scrapper and learning to do digital. I consider myself as a free style scrapper who loves embellishments and texture in a layout. You can visit me at http://scrappalific.blogspot.com/ and also please visit http://scrappersatsg.blogspot.com/ to see the LOs of our fellow scrappers based here in sg. Thanks!

Ong Christmas Card

Mitch says, KAYA!

Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to all! =)

Material: MM Vintage Christmas CS, 7 Gypsies foam

About Me:

I'm Mitch, full time mom and part time scrapbooker. Please visit www.visualcreationsonline.net

Pateña Christmas card

Nina says, KAYA!

I'm trying to learn how to make cards so I loved that the KAYA! challenge was a sketch and by no less than the master herself, Valerie Salmon! Woohoo!

Here's my humble attempt at the sketch. I tried to make more but my rebellious scrapbooker self couldn't follow the sketch anymore. Haha. Please check out my blog if you want to see the other cards I made. Thanks!

Hope everyone is enjoying the magic, peace and love of the season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everyone! =)


Materials used:
Cardstock: Bazzill; papers: Craft Express; digital elements: Negatives by Shannon Freeman, free Proud to Be kit from TwoPeasinaBucket; rub-ons: Scrapworks; ink: Brilliance, Staz On; stamps: Queen Kat Designs - Snowflakes; rickrack; pen.

About ME:
I'm a 29-year-old stay-at-home mom. Our little family (composed of myself, my husband and my son Matt) live in Parañaque and will probably spend a quiet Christmas at home. Although, personally, I would love to spend the holidays on a quiet beach in Subic. Happy holidays everyone!

Cabbie's Creations

Cabbie says, KAYA!

Making christmas cards with family pictures is a new trend and an exciting one especially when all we sent out are quotes during the season...well at least for me. this challenge gives me the idea of not just putting your creativity at work but showcasing your family in the long run. having a family picture makes the card more personal with touches of harmony and a feeling of happiness that goes with the card.

materials used:

card 1: MME bohemia, MM st nick, AC chipboard star, stickles, CI epoxy stickers, corner adorner, stickles

card 2: Kandco, basic grey obscure buttons, ATB christmas metal charms, stickles, AC metal rim tags (occasion), DCWV sticker, fiber

techniques used:

tearing, inking, layering

about me:
i am cabbie to the scrapbooking world. i have 4 boys and i am currently a stay at home mom. i am a physician by profession. i am currently the dt member of scrapbookshawaii and artzdescrap a singapore-based altered community. i love the vintage style and aged look. i love to experiment with different techniques too. you can visit http://cabbiejanescrapper.blogspot.com to know more about me and my works.

Elizabeth Simply Handmade Christmas Card

Zabeth Says: KAYA!

This Season I have no idea on what to give to my friends and to our CCF (Christ Commission Fellowhip) friends for Christmas. Thank you to PS group for the challenge and super dooper thank you to Ms. Valerie Salmon for the card sketch for Kaya 8. I enjoyed every minute doing my handmade cards and the more I maked it, I am also improving myself on my card LO's. I maked 50 cards. Special mention to Ms. Joy Lim for letting me borrowed her Christmas designs craft punch without it for sure I can't finish my cards in time. View all the cards I maked at my blog http://elizabethtangochuico.blogspot.com or check the slide below.

strong>Card #1-32 Journaling: Gochuico Family-Happy Holiday!
Card #33-50 Journaling: Seasons Greeting! Celebrate a shinning Christmas with Jesus. From Gochuico Family.

Materials/Technique Used: Simply handcut the cards, stamping, layering, tearing.
DCWV cardstock, DCWV stack papers from SE/PS christmas party winning, other's scrapbook papers, craft punch, Reeves glitters,Pebeo, rick-rack ribbons, scrapbook materials stickers, Annie Lang's journaling pocket, Colorbox ink, Sugarloaf whispers strokes, Twinkling waters, ABS simply handmade foam, Elmers craft bond.


About Me:

Zabeth, married to Charles with one daughter Grace Kelly.
I'm in Scrapbooking for 6 months and I loved, enjoyed joining and viewing every LO's of my scrapbooking friends. Do also visit my blog at http://elizabethtangochuico.blogspot.com