"Angel" & "One Week Old" LOs for Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #99: Angels/Fairies

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #99 is "Angels or Fairies".  You could submit any project as long as it fits the challenge theme.  Winner to be drawn randomly with sponsor prize of 2 images from Jellypark Tues, Jan. 3, 2012 at US timezone.  Participants have until Sun., Jan. 1, 2012 to link their entries at the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog.

Some that I know of when we were kids used to wonder why the New Year is depicted by a baby.  I guess by now as we've aged and grew older, we now know why a graphic image of a baby symbolizes the New Year.  Thus, for this week's challenge which will end on New Year's Day, I decided to scrap a photo of me when I was still a baby, to be precise when I was one week old.  I guess not old enough to be able to walk about yet.  The other LO was scrapped to comply with the 1st challenge choice requirement which is an angel for the Christmas school programme.

SUPPLIES: Paper: Bo Bunny, Star Paper Corp., Alphabets: All About Scrapbooking, Die Cut Angel: Ling Designs, Digi Image: Jelly Park’s “Teenage Girl”, Stickers: Bo Bunny, Thread: DMC, Journaling Pen: Parker, Acrylic Stamps: Mary Engielbreit, Studio 18, Pigment Ink: Studio G, Other: Ribbon.

SUPPLIES: Papers: Robin’s Nest, Alphabet: American Crafts, Digi Image: Jelly Park’s “Teenage Girl”, Die Cut Fairy: Ling Designs, Die Cut Rose: Ling Designs, Glittered Chipboard Hearts: Robin’s Nest.

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Again, A Happy New Year everyone!!

"Oh Christmas Tree" LO for Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #98

Merry Christmas!!!

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #98 is "Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree".  You could submit any project as long as it fits the challenge theme.  Winner to be drawn randomly with sponsor prize of 5 images from Di's Digis Tues, Dec. 27, 2011 at US timezone.  Participants have until Sun., Dec. 25, 2011 to link their entries at the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog.

I could still remember how as a kid, my sister and I would always yearn for a huge Christmas tree inside our house every Christmas.  In those time, what we had was a small pine cone made Christmas tree bought from the Summer Capital of the Philippines - Baguio.

As the years went by we were blessed to procure a modern huge Christmas tree and it has served us to this day.  My sister and I fantasized for a "White Christmas" as could be seen in US movies.  Thus, not to let my young sis down, my mother and I went to utilizing cotton as mock "snow" which we gamely used to cover parts of our Christmas tree's branches and leaves.  On that year, we didn't let up taking family photos in front of our snow covered-like Christmas tree.  This has inspired me to choose this week's Kaboodle Doodles challenge.  With that, I've chosen (2) family photos taken on different days on that year to put on an LO:

 

SUPPLIES: Paper: Creative Imaginations, Stickers: Creative Imaginations, Digi Image: Di’s Digis’ “Maisy Carrying Presents”, TOOLS: Letratag: Dymo.

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Happy Holidays!!  Enjoy and keep safe, everyone!   

"The Hernandezes" LO for Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #97: Get-Together for the Holidays

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #97 is "Let's Get Together for the Holidays".  You could submit any project as long as it fits the challenge theme.  Winner to be drawn randomly with sponsor prize of 4 images from Meljens Designs Tues, Dec. 20, 2011 at US timezone.  Participants have until Sun., Dec. 18, 2011 to link their entries at the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog.

It's seldom that our family get to attend get-togethers by the Hernandezes.  Thus, it was a pleasant surprise that on the 1st year in our new home, the Hernandezes coverge / got together for the holidays at our home.  It was all by chance with a lot of milestone occassions happening on that said faithful year on the month of Christmas.  We know that it's doubly hard to round up everyone in the extended family since most of my cousins have migrated to the Western country.  I guess this layout contains a precious photo that just had to be scrapped as remembrance of the said occasion which I think won't ever happen again.  Some would say who knows?

SUPPLIES:  Papers: Robin’s Nest, Star Paper Corp., Digi Image: Meljen’s Designs’ “Berry Happy”, TOOLS: Letratag: Dymo.

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"Christmas Wish" Card & "Peace on Earth & Goodwill to All" LO for Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #96: "Christmas Colors"

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #96 is "Christmas Colors".  You could submit any project as long as it fits the challenge theme.  Winner to be drawn randomly with sponsor prize from Cat's Meow Tues, Dec. 13, 2011 at US timezone.  Participants have until Sun., Dec. 11, 2011 to link their entries at the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog.

I just love Christmas colors!!  Thus for this challenge, I came up with (2) creations: a card and an LO.  I tied the requirements up with Sketches4All's Get Sketchy Card Sketch Challenge and Get Sketchy LO Sketch Challenge with using scraps as additional requirement. 

When I finished the card, a story came up in mind. . . . Wouldn't it be romantic if a suitor or your boyfriend would have Christmas dinner with you on Christmas Eve and would suddenly pop up the question:  "Would you like us to be together?" OR "Would you marry me?"  ending with "All I want for Christmas is you!"  which is exactly the sentiment on the center of my card.  Hmmmm!  Still thinking if it's a totally romantic idea. . .  what say you?

I rotated the sketch by 90 degrees counterclockwise.  Please find my Christmas colored card below: 

 

SUPPLIES:  Paper: Creative Imaginations, Star Paper Corp., Sentiment Cut-outs: Nikki Sivils, Other: Ribbon, Sketch: PageMaps.


For the LO I created,  I was so amazed at how the photo developing center worked out it's magic to print and enhance a slightly dim Christmas family photo making it look all a glow.  I had it supersized.

SUPPLIES: Pattern Paper: Creative Imaginations, Foam Letter Stickers: All About Scrapbooking (Hallmark, Inc.),  Flowers: Prima, Dec 24^th Cut-out: Nikki Sivils, Journaling Tab: Creative Imaginations, Other: Sheer Ribbon, Sketch: Jana Eubank, TOOLS: Bow Easy

"Eton Hotel" LO for Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #95: Bundle Up for Winter

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #95 is "Bundle Up for Winter".  You could submit any project as long as it fits the challenge theme.  Winner to be drawn randomly with sponsor prize of 3 images from Wax Fruit Tues, Dec. 6, 2011 at US timezone.  Participants have until Sun., Dec. 4, 2011 to link their entries at the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog.

This must be the last LO I'll make with Nikki Sivils' Something for Everyone paper line for I've used up all the 12x12s in the collection kit.  It's a fairly simple LO.  I have to admit I wasn't able to wait for the images from the sponsor and was in a haste in finishing the layout.  It's a fairly simple layout with emphasis on the big photo.  I would have added more details had it not for the busy schedule I've been having for weeks.  And I think, I'll still be busy in the remaining week of the year 2011 due to family matters. 

Without further ado, here's my LO entitled: "Eton Hotel".  This was taken at the hotel lobby on our departure from Shanghai going back to Manila.  By the time we were leaving China, winter was already upon us, thus, I considered the photo apt for Kaboodle Doodles' challenge theme which is "Bundle Up For Winter".

Inspiration Sketch by Scrapbook Challenges

Here's hoping for an enjoyable Christmas Season up ahead . . .!

"Ice n Snow WonderPark" LO at Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #94

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #94 is "Baby, It's Cold Outside".  You could submit any project as long as it fits the challenge theme.  Winner to be drawn randomly with sponsor prize of 3 images from The Stamping Boutique Tues, Nov. 29, 2011 at US timezone.  Participants have until Sun., Nov. 27, 2011 to link their entries at the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog.

Playing with Nikki Sivils' Something for Everyone Line together with a sketch from Colorful Creations and topped it all with The Stamping Boutique's set of digi images ("Snowfriends" & "800KK"), here's what I came up for this week's challenge for KD:

Inspiration Sketch by Brenshevia of Colorful Creations

"Thanksgiving" LO for Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #94

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #94 is "Thanksgiving".  You could submit any project as long as it fits the challenge theme.  Winner to be drawn randomly with sponsor prize of images from A Day of Daisies Tues, Nov. 22, 2011 at US timezone.  Participants have until Sun., Nov. 20, 2011 to link their entries at the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog.

I've been dilly dallying on what to submit for this challenge, as we don't celebrate Thanksgiving in our country.  Although, we occasionally celebrate milestones or accomplishments by having our own thanksgiving meal with loved ones with whom we wish to share our own triumphs and joys.  Thus,  my submission below is a double pager with my young sis celebrating with the family her accomplishment in her career.  I'd say it was a feast that the family had.  Congrats young sis on that well-deserved triumph!!

Inspiration Sketch

SUPPLIES: Paper: Echo Park, All About Scrapbooking (Hallmark Inc.), Alphabet Stickers: Doodlebug, Buttons: All About Scrapbooking (Hallmark Inc.), Sketch: Sketch Inspiration,  TOOLS: Border Punch: Martha Stewart.

"Palaces of Central Harmony" LO for Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #92: Colors of Fall

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #92 is "Colors of Fall: Orange, Red, Yellow & Brown".  You could submit any project as long as it fits the challenge theme.  Winner to be drawn randomly with sponsor prize of 5 images from Robyn's Fetish Tues, Nov. 15, 2011 at US timezone.  Participants have until Sun., Nov. 13, 2011 to link their entries at the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog.

 

SUPPLIES: Paper: Scenic Route, Digi Image:  Robyn’s Fetish’s ‘Hot Coco’, Journaling Pen: Parker, Other: Art Papers

CHALLENGES ENTERED:

1.  Cooking It Up With Katie #82 – Anything But A Card 

2.  Pattie’s Creations Challenge #32 – Halloween or Autumn Colors 

3.  Craft Your Days Away Challenge #32 – Autumn 

'Falaknuma Palace' LO for Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #91: Sassy Girls

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #91 is "Sassy Girls".  You could submit any project as long as it fits the challenge theme.  Winner to be drawn randomly with sponsor prize of 3 images from Sassy Studios Designs Tues, Nov. 8, 2011 at US timezone.  Participants have until Sun., Nov. 6, 2011 to link their entries at the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog.

Wanting to scrap family travel photos, I found this challenge apt for (1) of my photos taken while on a trip to India.  This was taken at a Palace in Hyderabad and what a chance it was to play with Sassy Studio Designs fairy tale images.  I chose the Princess Aurora image for my layout with Bo Bunny papers.  Please take a look below:

SUPPLIES: Paper: Bo Bunny, Cardstock: Star Paper Corp., Digi Image: Sassy Studio Designs’ ‘Princess Aurora Honey’, Trim: Webster’s Pages, Crystal Bird: Prima, TOOLS: Paper Shapers: Provo Craft.

Drop by Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog and join in on the fun with the Sassy Girls Challenge. ;-)

CHALLENGES ENTERED:

1.  Crafts 4 Eternity R#43 – Magical or Mystical Theme Recipe  

2.  Delightful Challenge – Colour Challenge: Purple, Orange, Green & Black  

3.  For Your Inspiration – Photo Inspiration  

"Gimme Candy" LO for Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #90: Halloween or Harvest

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #90 is "Halloween or Harvest".  You could submit any project as long as it fits the challenge theme.  Winner to be drawn randomly with sponsor prize of $10 voucher to Just Some Lines Tues, Nov. 1, 2011 at US timezone.  Participants have until Sun., Oct. 30, 2011 to link their entries at the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog.

Here's my 6x12 Halloween LO:

It's my little niece's 2nd Halloween in a different country where they are now settling as a family.  She's dressed up as a pumpkin just for the event.  She had some scary photos but she was brave enough to go through with it and continue going even in the evening.  I guess she must have appreciated all the decors and costumes.  And had come to appreciate them unlike scared little me. lol

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Enjoy the Halloween!!  Me?  I think I'll continue staying away from any halloween funfare.  Thanks, but that's just me.  I could only create a Halloween LO that's the best that I can do with the occasion.  Here's me saying trick or treat!!  Maybe I'd be lucky to win a challenge with this LO . . . that's me asking for treats . . . hehehe.  Tah!

CHALLENGES ENTERED:

Papertake Weekly Challenge – Spooooky Hues   (GDT) 

Crafting for All Seasons Challenge #12 – Halloween or a Colour Challenge  

Samuel Taylor’s October Challenge – Halloween (Prize: Tim Holtz Configuration Box)  

Sassy Studio Designs thurs #95 – Halloween Challenge  

Fashionista Friday #94 – Halloween or Fall  

Pattie’s Creations Challenge #31 – Halloween  

Poodle’s Parlour – Spooky Halloween  

All Sorts Challenge Week 126 – Halloween  

Craft Your Days Away Challenge #31 – Halloween Colours  

Just Some Lines – Halloween Theme

Addicted to Stamps Challenge #15 – Halloween  

Creative Inspirations Paint Inspired By Halloween  

Dream Valley Challenge #18 – Halloween 

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #135: Black, Orange, Purple & Scary Too! - the Title: Gimme Candy is popped up. . .

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #133 – Photo Inspiration  

"Shanghai Memorial Monument" LO for Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #89: Inchies or Squares

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #89 is "Inchies or Squares on Your Creations - any which way you'd want it!".  You could submit any project as long as it fits the challenge theme.  Winner to be drawn randomly with sponsor prize of 2 images from Heart Songs Designs Tues, Oct. 25, 2011 at US timezone.  Participants have until Sun., Oct. 23, 2011 to link their entries at the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog.

I was stumped as to how to put this photo in an LO.  But with this challenge, I finally found the inspiration for it.  I found the paper August of this year and together with the challenge, the layout was a done deal.

This was the last travel I had with the family abroad.  And I'm hoping for another one this year.  It's been 5 years (i think) and I've been dreaming of another enjoyable moment away from everything (except for my scrapbooking hobby lol).  Praying and hoping soon . . .

Below is my LO:

Title:  SHANGHAI MEMORIAL MONUMENT

SUPPLIES:  Paper: All About Scrapbooking, Metallic Butterflies: All About Scrapbooking, Journaling Pen: Parker, Digi Image: Heart Songs Designs' "Simple Tulip" & "Vintage Blooms", Sketch: Kim Holmes of Imaginisce, Other: Textured Cardstock.

Drop by Kaboodle Doodles for more inspiration.  And don't forget to join in on the fun challenge! =)

CHALLENGES ENTERED:

1.    Digital Tuesday Challenge #132 – Fall Colours  

2.    Paper and Such Design Challenge – Color Challenge 

3.    Fab ‘n’ Funky Challenge #94 – Fall Colours  

4.    Delightful Challenges – Colours of Fall  

5.    Hanna & Friends #115 – Autumn / Halloween  

"Bangkok" LO for Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #88: Leaves

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #88 is "Leaves (one or too many)".  You could submit any project as long as it fits the challenge theme.  Winner to be drawn randomly with sponsor prize of 4 images from Meljens Designs Tues, Oct. 18, 2011 at US timezone.  Participants have until Sun., Oct. 16, 2011 to link their entries at the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog.

I decided to go with a "Falling Autumn Leaves" as motif of my LO.  And I have just (2) family photos left of a number of years' past trip to Bangkok.  I don't know if it's the right photo to use on my chosen paper but I guess I still went with my original idea or concept.  So, please find my LO below and let me know what you think:

I made use of Meljen's Designs "Triple Cupcake Treat" as my digi image embellie.  It's to remind me of the fabulous breakfast buffet we had in our hotel throughout the duration of our stay there in Thailand.  The buffet was scrumptuous and I could still remember to this day their selection of cupcakes for dessert which we happily indulged in. . . thus, the use of the said digi image on my LO.

Inspiration Sketch

Drop by Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog for more inspiration from the DTs.  And don't be shy on joining in on our challenge.  A Happy Treat to my fellow scrappers!

CHALLENGES ENTERED:

1.    Moving Along With the Times Challenge #119 – Autumn Leaves  

2.    Paper Crafting Journey Challenge #20 – Die Cuts and/or Punches  

3.    Paper Play Challenge Week 40 – Autumnal Colours  

4.    Pixie Dust Studio Challenge #94 – Anything But A Card   

5.    Stamp Insanity SISC77 – Anything but A Card  

6.    For Your Inspiration Challenge #15 – Photo Inspiration

7.    Stampin’ for the Weekend Challenge #18 – Colours of Autumn  

8.    Stampin with the Dragon – Fall Into Color  

9.    ECP Challenge #48 – Autumn Project  

 

"Hapunan" LO for Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #87: Color Combo

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #87 is Color Combo of "pinks, reds/maroons, purples plus neutral (grey or brown)". 

You could submit any project as long as it fits the challenge theme.  Winner to be drawn randomly with sponsor prize of 3 images from The Stamp Insanity Tues, Oct. 11, 2011 at US timezone.  Participants have until Sun., Oct. 9, 2011 to link their entries at the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog.

The family rarely gets to dine together these past few days.  Thus, the few times we are complete, we try as much as possible to enjoy each other's company aside from the usual family events and occasions e.g. birthdays and holidays.  When we had some spare time and found ourselves together in one weekend, we decided to go and dine out where there is fresh air and a good view.  Thus, this LO with the corresponding photo.  Though I wasn't feeling to good, I went along with them and didn't regret the time spent with the family.  Below is my LO for Kaboodle Doodles Challenge:

Title: HAPUNAN

SUPPLIES:  Paper: Scenic Route, Daisy D’s, Star Paper Corp., Alphabet Stickers: Doodlebug, Chipboard Embellishments: Cosmo Cricket, Dusty Attic, Digi Image: Stamp Insanity’s ‘Valentine Chibi’, Journaling Pen: Parker, Sketch: Inspired Blueprints, TOOLS: Paper Shapers: Provo Craft.

Drop by Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog for more inspiration from my teamies. And have a wonderful day, everyone! =)


CHALLENGES ENTERED:

1.   Digistamps4joy Challenge #28 – Anything Goes  

2.   Penny’s Paper-Crafty Challenge #63 – Anything Goes  

3.   Scrapalicious USA Challenge – Anything Goes (max of 10 challenges & must be a follower) 

4.   Simon Says Stamp Challenge – Anything Goes  

5.   4CraftyChickes Challenge #57 – Anything Goes  

6.   Crafts 4 Eternity R#39 – Random Recipe
7.   Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays - Anything But A Card

'Together' LO for Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #86: The Pretty Doily

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #86 is "The Pretty Doily".  You could submit any project as long as it fits the challenge theme.  Winner to be drawn randomly with sponsor prize of 3 images from Phooka Tues, Oct. 4, 2011 at US timezone.  Participants have until Sun., Oct. 2, 2011 to link their entries at the Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog.

I was always facinated with scrap-pages incorporating a doily or two. . . may it be plain or dyed.  I was afraid I may not be able to create a layout as beautiful as those I've seen.  With this week's Kaboodle's challenge, I was given a chance to create with this pretty item.  Afraid as I was, I was ready to take it on.  Finding a doily with a coffee drink on an after-dinner aperitif we had, I took home this precious doily with a hope to utilize it in the future.  And true enough, here I am with a scrap-page to show to everyone.  I have to admit, though, that the outcome wasn't what I had so much expected.  But I guess not bad for a start. . .  would you agree with me?  Below is my creation:

SUPPLIES:  Paper: Daisy D’s, Chipboard Alphas: American Craft,  Flower: All About Scrapbooking, Buttons: All About Scrapbooking, Digi Image: Phooka’s ‘Cute Fox’, ‘Giraffe’ & ‘Little Lamb’, Ribbon: Hallmark, Other: Doily.

NOTE: THIS IS A SCHEDULED POST.  I MAY HAVE A PREVIOUS POST WITH ANOTHER DOILY LAYOUT BUT THIS IS THE Layout that came out 1st from my crafting table.  Sorry friends, I can't share the photo of my layout for it's out on publication.  Will share them by Oct. 19, 2011. . . Please be patient with me.

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