ms. scrap-tastic beauty pageant (week 5)

week #5 - "if i could change one thing"

it was another hurdle for me when i reached week #5 for the ms. scrap-tastic challenge. i had to dig deep for that week's task and it was not easy.  i finished the layout with just a few hours to spare.

the challenge:  the title must be "if i could change one thing..."
Is there one thing in the world you wish you could change? one thing you wish that no one had to experience or live through. One thing that would make a difference in the future. What is your one thing you wish you could change. 

and, we must use 3 photos, a stamping of some sort on the layout and use paint.

it's a good thing the election happened this year and it held a lot of meaning for us filipinos.  using that theme for the challenge was closer to home and more personal for me.

i used the title as part of my initial journal: I knew that IF I COULD CHANGE ONE THING I would have to exercise my right to vote.

Journal: For almost 12 years, I was a passive citizen. For 9 years we were stuck with a leader we thought was the answer. Those times, I never voted. I was mute to what I wanted from our government. This year, a decision was made, it is time for change and the first step was to vote. To choose the right leader that will lead us to greatness. And he won... Another chapter begins...

Materials used: Cardstock - DCWV; Patterned Paper - Sassafras, Autumn Leaves; Paint - Making Memories; Stamps - Sassafras, Autumn Leaves; Stickers - Scrapworks, Making memories; Chipboard - Provo Craft; Ohers - Ribbon, Brads

ms. scrap-tastic beauty pageant (week 4)

week #4 - "enjoy vacation"

it was quite a challenge for week #4 for the ms. scrap-tastic challenge. we were tasked to follow a sketch and use only a 8x10 photo (for a 12x12 layout), theme is focused on what we love about summer and only 2 different patterns of paper are allowed.

it was a bit of a stretch for me at the start but i was able to pull through eventually.  good thing we were allowed to use cardstock for this one.  i had my photo edited (with the help of a friend) and mixed in 2 different photos to have that summer feel.  i used a map-printed vellum for the accent and used bits of pattern from 2 patterned papers.  then it was mostly die-cuts for me.  i love the result and it really shouted summer. lol!

materials used:
cardstock - dcwv, american crafts; vellum - american traditionals; patterned paper - imaginisce; die-cuts - october afternoon; chipboard - american crafts; dymo tape; rub-ons - fontwerks; glimmer mist - tattered angels; brads/turns; diamond glaze

ms. scrap-tastic beauty pageant (week 3)

week #3 - "great escape"

for the week #3 challenge at ms. scrap-tastic, we were to scrap about our hobby, our passion or what we love to do.  and, we must use fabric as part of the challenge requirement.

for my theme, i scrapped about our love for traveling. i included photos of our trips since 2005 until 2009 using one photo for each place we went to.  i used a canvass cloth as the base for my photos, distressed it and stamped travel themed stamps over it.  i also distressed the photo to match the mood of the layout.

materials used:
patterned paper - fancy pants; die-cuts - october afternoon; alphas - making memories, american crafts; flowers, packaging - prima; sticker - 7gypsies; stamps - teresa collins, absolument scraps, prima; ink - tim holtz; fabric - canvass

ms. scrap-tastic 2010 beauty pageant (week 2)

week #2 - "joy ride"

the challenge for week #2 for the ms. scrap-tastic was to scrap about yourself.  for this challenge, i scrapped about these photos of mine taken inside the toy store.  you see nelo and i likes taking pictures inside the toy store (if we're not caught using our dslr. lol!) and playing with some of the displays.  i have quite a few of these photos and i think it fits the theme well.

journaling:
I always enjoy the movie displays at the mall especially those at the toy store. This was one of those moments. They had a Madagascar display at Toy Kingdom and I knew I wouldn't pass-up the chance for a photo opp. I didn't mind looking silly at all, with people taking a second look at what I was doing there. I was having fun and that is all that matters. Much like in life, I feel that I should always be open to anything. Life is an adventure, right! And so I am taking a joy ride in it and enjoying every bit of the ride!

materials used: cardstock - bazzill; patterned papers - sassafras, scenic route; die-cuts, journaling card - sassafras; metal clip - making memories; chipboard - provo craft; buttons

ms. scrap-tastic 2010 beauty pageant (week 1)

oh yes! i joined a beauty pageant...

stop! it's not what you are probably thinking! i have image issues to actually be joining a real pageant! lol!

it's a scrapbook beauty pageant over at scrap-tastic!  scrap-tastic hosted a 6-week challenge with different challenge themes every week.  it was a chance for me to force myself to finish a layout every week. and knowing me, i'll be too lazy or tired to finish anything without the much needed push (and motivation).

it was a bit different being on the other side of a challenge like this. (reminds me a lot of the scrappin' moms idol! lol!)

here's the first layout i created for the challenges...


week #1  - "love fulfilled"

it was a color combination challenge.   there were 3 main colors and we are only allowed to use those colors and others from this color palette only.

the prima paper i used was a perfect match for the palette and i just needed to add on embellishments to match the other color requirements.  this layout is currently one of my favorites i've created this year.

materials used: cardstock - bazzill; patterned paper, flowers, alphas, crystals - prima; transparency - hambly; brads - making memories; stamps - technique tuesday; ribbon lace