2 LOs & 1 Card Featured at Nikki Sivils Blog

It's time again for Nikki Sivils Blog Feature:  Showcase On You! by Julie Tucker Woleck. This time I have 2 LOs & 1 Card featured on Julie's post dtd. Aug. 9, 2011.  They are as follows:

1.  Thinking Of You Card -  used scraps of my "We Are Family" stash.  A tutorial can be found at another site by Rochelle Mae Bien's "Let's Make Greeting Cards".

SUPPLIES:  Cardstock: Star Paper Corp., Pattern Paper: Nikki Sivils’ “We Are Family” Line, Border Strip: Nikki Sivils, Sentiment: Nikki Sivils, Digi Image: Fresh Brewed Designs, Rhinestones: Queen & Co., Journaling Pen: Parker, Thread: DMC, Colored Pencils: Colleen, Sketch: Tess Davis of Colorful Creations, TOOLS: Paper Shapers: Provo Craft.

2.  Mosque LO - used "Something For Everyone" Paper Line.

SUPPLIES:Papers: Nikki Sivils, Alphabet: American Craft, Flower: Prima, Crystals: Prima, Stickers: Nikki Sivils, Journaling Photo Corners: Nikki Sivils, Pen: Parker, Distressed Ink: All About Scrapbooking, Sketch: Brenshevia Baker of Colorful Creations, TOOLS: Decorative Scissors: Soft Canary.

3.  Wat Pra Keo LO - used "Something For Everyone" Paper Line.

SUPPLIES:  Paper: Nikki Sivils, Star Paper Corp., Alphabet: American Craft Thickers, Sticker: Nikki Sivils, Stars: Mabo, Thread: DMC, Lace: All About Scrapbooking, Flower: Prima, Sub-title: Dymo Tape, Journaling Pen: Parker, Sketch: Scrapbook Challenges, TOOLS: Decorative Scissors: Paper Shapers, Soft Canary, Glue Shot: Stanley.

Scrapbook Challenges' Gallery Gems DT Pick & Featured Photo (7/29/11)

I've been experiencing pain in my right wrist this week probably due to my addiction to blogging my scrapbook layouts or just plain surfing the net for scrapbook challenges to enter.  Thus, I made a decision to finish all the layouts I could manage to create for the month a few days before the end of the July . . . and take the remaining days off from the internet or the computer.  This includes finishing my commenting DT tasks for the week too.

But I just couldn't resist blogging about the Scrapbook Challenges site end of the week featured photo choices and DT picks.  hehehe  Shamelessly . . . I'd say it's because my "Phonebanker" LO was chosen.  It's another high point for the week for me aside from viewing my launching guest designer cards just this monday.

Been a little disappointed the middle of this week since none of the challenges I've entered on this week so far have resulted in a win for my layouts and cards.  I was hoping for (2) or (3) wins for the handful of challenges entered into.  {sigh}  There's still until July 31st announcement of winners . . . but not getting my hopes too high on that.   hmmmm

Anyway, back to Scrapbook Challenges . . . Here are some screenshots of my "Phonebanker" LO being chosen as (1) of the (8) featured photos & another screenshot for being DT Milagros' Pick for the Week's Gallery Gems:

(1) of the (8) featured photos at Scrapbook Challenges

(1) of the Gallery Gems at Scrapbook Challenges

"Blow" LO Highlighted as Inspiration at Colorful Creations Blog

I have to admit Colorful Creations has been an inspiration for me being the site where I started this scrapbooking hobby.  Thus,  I'm continuously grateful for their non-wavering support to members (newbie and oldie in this craft).  Just like their post at the Colorful Creations Blog of Choice Inspirations from the Gallery dtd. July 21, 2011.  Do drop by their Blog to view varied scrapbooking inspirations . . . this might get your mojo up and running to scrap those photos earmarked for scrapping.

Here's a screenshot of my featured inspiration layout at the Colorful Creations Blog:

. . . though they didn't spell my 1st name correctly.  It's fine with me. ;-P  


Have a pleasant day, everyone!

Scrapbook Challenges' Gallery Gems DT Pick & Featured Photo

I'm so thrilled to learn that my "C'est La Vie" LO was chosen to be featured at Scrapbook Challenges.  Again in Scrapbook Challenges, my said LO was chosen as one of the Gallery Gems by DT Sharyn.  Below are snapshots taken at the Scrapbook Challenges' site:

(1) of the Chosen Gallery Gems

(1) of the (8) featured photo in Scrapbook Challenges

Thank you so much, Scrapbook Challenges' Admin & DTs!!  As bright as my "C'est La Vie" LO, this news brightened my day!  A pleasant day to everyone!!

"Thinking of You" Card

Still happy with my Nikki Sivils stash from previous class' left-overs and winnings.  I made a greeting card out of them.  It was also my 1st foray into using real stitching on a creation.  I usually do faux.  This time I took the plunge.  I made use of Fresh Brewed Designs' image: Flower Mug .  My concept was "Thinking of You while I'm having my cup of tea".  I also consider the colors used on this card as summer and fun colors.  So, here's my card:

Sketch by Tess Davis of Colorful Creations

Color combo used in CC's challenge

ColourQ challenge colours

NOTE: A TUTORIAL OF THIS CARD IS FEATURED AT Rochelle's Let's Make Greeting Cards.

CHALLENGES ENTERED INTO:

1.        Mami Doodles Challenge 66 – Just For you   

2.       Crazy Challenge #75 – Summertime   

3.       Creative Stamp Friends Challenge #29 – Summer    

4.       Hooked on Craft Challenge #3 – With Love   

5.       KB Challenge 21 – Something Cute     

6.       Make It Monday #45 – Anything Goes    

7.       Simon Says Stamp – Stitching Faux or Otherwise!  

8.       Stamp Fairy – Try a New Technique    

9.       One Stitch At A Time Challenge 70 – Anything Goes    

10.   All Sorts Challenge Week 111 – Free & Easy July    

11.   Crafty Ann’s Challenge #44 – Get Well / Thinking of You / Just Because 

12.   Glitter Geeks Week 5 Challenge – Tea Party    

13.   Aud Sentiments Challenge #32 – Sentiments with at least 2 words    

14.   Stamp Insanity SISC 66 – Anything Goes

1.       Bearly Mine Challenge #14 – Anything Goes  

2.       ColourQ – Colour Challenge #93  

3.       Deep Ocean Challenge #3 – Cards   

4.       Colorful Creations CC Greetings – Fresh Brewed Designs Sponsored Challenge
1.       Fresh Brewed Designs FBC 55 – Triple Play  --- I have 3 rhinestones
   Crafty Sentiments Designes – Use Stitching
Sarah Hurley Challenge #45 - Colouring 

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2 LOs & 2 Cards Featured at Nikki Sivils' Blog

Here I am again sharing with you a post by Julie Tucker-Wolek at Nikki Sivils Blog Feature: Showcase On You! dtd. July 9, 2011.  They featured (2) of my recent LOs and (2) of my Valentine's Day Cards.  Details in order of appearance at Nikki's blog feature, as follows:

1.  Title:  "A Very Happy Day" LO  -  a layout made of a whole day out-of-town birthday celebration of my dad years ago with the family.  This was submitted on a previous Guest Designer Contest of Nikki Sivils using Anam Stubbington's sketch.  Collections utilized on these layout are "Will He B the One", "We Are Family" and "Ellie's Day Out".  To view previous blogpost entry for the Designer Contest, click here. 

2.  Title:  "Plain Yogart Day" LO -  a layout made for Colorful Creations' June Wacky Holiday Challenge by Paula Jennings & for For the Love of Sketches Challenge.  Sketch by Donna Couglin of For the Love of Sketches.  "Plain Yogart Day" is celebrated every June 20th.  This layout shows one of my fave treat at my fave dessert or healthy snack joint.  Paper Line used is Nikki's "Ellie's Day Out".   To view previous blogpost as challenge entry, click here.

3.  Title:  "Twin Hearts Valentine's" Card - a card created for Colorful Creations Blog Challenge #7 by DT Kathy Floen held last January 2011 for Valentines.  Sketch by DT Kathy Floen for Colorful Creations.


4.  Title:  "Love" Card - a card created for Colorful Creations' DT Linda's CC Greetings "Love on Fire!" Cahllenge.  The only requirement was that the card have lots of red or pink and bling.  Collection used is Nikki's Sugar Cookie Line.

To view the previous Pre-Valentine's Day blogpost of the (2) Valentine cards, click here.

To view again the blog feature at Nikki Sivils' blog, click here.

A pleasant evening of the 9th of July 2011 to everyone!!

Links to Supplies Used:
1.  Ellie's Day Out Double-Sided Paper 12"X12"-Delightful Strips/Ellie's Wallpaper
2.  Ellie's Day Out 6x6 Mini Paddie

8 LOs featured at Nikki Sivils Blog: Showcase on You!

I'm esctatic to know that a total of (8) LOs of mine are included in a "Showcase On You!" feature by Julie Tucker-Wolek at Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker blog dtd June 18, 2011 on US timezone.  

The feature includes (4) Wedding LOs, (1) vacation LO & (3) Christmas LOs of mine being the remaining creations I've made using Nikki Sivils products or materials.  I guess Julie has drained or scraped the last Nikki Sivils creation I have made.  This is aside from the (2) LOs which was previously featured on the same "Showcase On You!" spot by Julie last month of May 2011.  I'm just too glad that even the simpler LOs I have created made the cut.  

I have yet to continue creating more from Nikki Sivils products to share still to everyone. {sigh}.  Here's hoping for more inspiration.

Thanks again Julie!!  Hoping for more to come in the future with Nikki Sivils. ;-)



OTHER PREVIOUSLY RELATED BLOGPOSTS ON SOME OF THE FEATURED CREATIONS:
1. 2010 Pre-Christmas Break LO for Sketchy Thursday 6.9 Challenge
2. Wedding LO #6: Carlo - Emily
3. Wedding LO #4: Walter and Kathreen
4. Wedding LO #1: Barcelona-Yu Nuptials
5. Scalloped Layouts Published at SNR Online Magazine (March Issue)
6. Projects Using Nikki Sivils Products for Practical Scrappers Call

2 LOs featured in Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker Blog

I'm so thrilled to learn that my (2) submitted layouts were approved and are now featured at Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker's Blog:  Showcase on You!  Here's a brief background of the (2) featured layouts:

1.  Title: "Bibang" - created using Nikki's Bella Blue and Oscar Too Line with "Who's Collar?" paper.

This was initially created for a "Press Your Luck" Game Challenge at Colorful Creations using an Inspired Blueprints Sketch last April 2011.  The challenge calls for a layout with an animal as a subject.  And so, I chose my former pet cat whom we so love as subject of my page.

This layout was previously chosen as Gallery Pick of the Week also at Colorful Creations.  And I'm so glad now that it has been approved and chosen to be showcased on Nikki's Blog.

2.  Title:  "Spring Back to Manila" - created using Nikki's Bella Blue and Oscar Too Line with "Bella's Flowers" paper.

This was initially created for Karen Patterson's Potpourri Challenge also at Colorful Creations last April 2011.  The challenge was to create a spring layout with the word "SPRING" in the title plus incorporate 2 of the following elements:  birds, butterflies and flowers.  I had my meeting with my bestie who have already migrated to another country and just happen to visit as the topic to depict on my page layout.  I'm glad to have joined Karen's challenge and have now landed a featured spot on Nikki's Blog.  I'm sure my bestie would also be glad.  Other "Let's Get Scrappy!" posts on this layout here.


You could also share your created projects and LOs with Nikki Sivils materials.  Just drop by their blog.  Please find link above. {wink, wink}

My Mother's Day Card featured at Little Red Wagon & published at Practical Scrappers

Hiya ladies!!

In preparation for Mother's Day, Little Red Wagon hosted a challenge, entitled: For Mom.  Out of 74 card submissions,  3 cards were chosen to be highlighted on their site.  My "Celebrate Special Mom" caught their eye and was chosen as one of the top 3.  For the Little Red Wagon's challenge details, click here.  For the Little Red Wagon's For Mom Challenge highlights showcasing the chosen 3 creations, click here.

I'm also thrilled that the same Mother's Day Card was approved and published at Practical Scrappers.  To view the Practical Scrappers published post, click here. 

For the full details of my card, please follow the link to my previous blogpost here at "Let's Get Scrappy!":  A Closer View of My Celebrate Special Mom Mother's Day Card.

Fall in Canada LO for ARTastic Challenge Blog - April 2011 Challenge

Shazza the owner of ARTastic Inspiration Challenge Blog found my blog and invited me to join in on the fun at her challenge blog.  Am so glad to be invited over and was in time for their April 2011 Inspirational Challenge.

Their April's inspiration will come from the painting 'Autumn Wonder' by Debbie Adam'.  To view the inspiration painting and the short bio of the painter just click on the 2 links provided above.   And their . . .

Diva Demand for an extra 6 bonus points is to try and

work the following into one's layout.

1. Cloud/s = 1pts
2. Tree/s = 2 pts
3. Autumn/Fall colors (Browns, reds, oranges) = 3 pts

 I have an apt double-page layout for their challenge, entitled:  FALL in CANADA

 

I was able to comply with the tree and fall colors of orange, brown and a touch of red but not of the clouds.  Instead of clouds, I think the leaves is more apt for the layout.  These were foam stamped and fussy cut. Oh, it just occurred to me that the clouds in the photo could probably compensate for the over-all clouds in the layout.  What do you think??  =)

The double pager was inspired by a Creative Keepsakes Sketch. Paper by Sterling Paper and photo borders by Nikki Sivils.  And so's the journaling tag, the tress and the owls. . .all by Nikki Sivils.  The title of the LO, I placed within the photo via a photo editing software.  

I just so love my cousin's family photos specially the child's face paint . . . it all spells  . . .a FUN AUTUMN in CANADA!!

Let me know what you think . . . =)

NOTE: Entry already featured or posted at ARTastic Challenge Blog, entitled:  "I love this double-page layout of a newbie: Kathleen Hernandez - Fall in Canada".  

Link: http://artasticchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/i-love-this-double-page-layout-from.html

Colorful Creations Pick of the Week (April 10-17, 2011)

I'm so honored for one of my recent LOs to be chosen as the week's Pick of the Week for week ending April 17, 2011. It was the 3rd time that one of my layouts were chosen since September 2010.

This recent chosen LO was a tribute to my deceased pet cat - the most intelligent, adorable and loveable pet cat our family has ever had.  Bibang, as we fondly call her, had been full of life and energy not failing to amuse and entertain us specially during the sad and unhappy moments in our family lives.  She has given us so much love and joy in the world that we miss her until now.

The photos were taken as she gamely play in our garden provided and nurtured to be her kingdom and playground to spend happy moments with us.  She was such a playful cat and a photogenic one at it.

Here's a screenshot of the featured layout of Bibang, my pet cat:

Here's also the screenshot of the announcement of the Pick of the Week by Brenshevia (kiddie and adult categories):

Thank you so much Colorful Creations!!

-- Kath

3 of my Works are One Among those Featured at Paper Secrets Blog

I've just discovered Paper Secrets Blog and saw to my surprise 3 of my challenge works with them featured on 3 separate blog posts, as follows:

Happy Chinese New Year LO

My Happy Chinese or Lunar Year & Happy Valentine's Day LO was featured under Paper Secrets' Blog Post titled: "More Lifting at Paper Secrets".

My Godchildren

My Godchildren LO was featured in another Paper Secrets' blogpost, entitled: "Sketch Challenge".

Sto. Niño Shrine in Leyte

My Sto. Niño Shrine (Leyte) LO was featured in another Paper Secrets' blogpost, entitled: "Using Border & Alphabet Stickers".

Do drop by Paper Secrets' blog . . .

My LO: "Dreaming for a Place in Tagaytay" is one among the featured works at Colorful Creations

For the March Sketch & Color Combo Blog Challenge at Colorful Creation, I submitted my layout entitled: "Dreaming for a Place in Tagaytay".  It's now one of the featured works as of today March 21 until March 25, 2011 by which the challenge ends.  I'd like to share with you a photo of my featured layout:

My entry

 

Rochelle Spears' Inspiration Sketch at Colorful Creations

Rochelle Spears' color combo inspiration

I made use of a stencil (1 bigger & 1 smaller) for the upper left hand corner lettering, silver metal ink for the journaling on the lower right corner and stamps from All About Scrapbooking for the design on the upper right corner and lower left corner colored squares.

The good news, our family's dream of having a place in Tagaytay will soon be a reality but of a different place than the one featured on my layout.  We exhausted all means in scouring the City for a suitable place for us.  We're near to closing the deal and ending the negotiations.  So do pray for us as we keep our fingers crossed . . . s o o n.

Colorful Creations' Gallery Pick

I'd say it was a wonderful morning earlier as I logged in at Colorful Creations.  My layout, entitled, "HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR & HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY" was chosen as GALLERY PICK OF THE WEEK for the week ending Feb. 14, 2011.  I was no longer expecting to make it for the 2nd time since I joined last Sept 2010.  It was a great moral booster.  I've managed to take a screenshot of the site: