snapshots

last year, we attended a photography lighting workshop organized by our scrappy friend alby and her group. another friend, lee, attended the workshop.  it was a fun afternoon learning a few things about lighting and stuff. we got to try the techniques taught us and there was even a model for practice shots.

well, as the workshop ended, we cannot let go of the usual group shots.  and how can we forget especially with scrapbookers around. and those photos are what i used for this layout. 

i used sketch #102 from the scrappiest for this layout.

journal: an afternoon after the lighting workshop will not be complete without a group shot especially when you're with scrapper friends! fun times with lee and alby in this shot. (8-28-10)

materials used:  cardstock - bazzill, dcwv; patterned papers - october afternoon, imaginisce; stickers - bella blvd., creative imaginations, 7gypsies; chipboard - american crafts;ink - chalkbox; brads

cosplay

and there's more...

another layout share today.

this time i used nelo's photos taken with some ladies in cosplay outfits.

doesn't he look cute posing with them with that cheesy smile?!

i used the scrappiest's sketch #101, it's part of their week-long blog celebration. i just flipped the placement of the photos and embellishments.

journal:  during a stroll at megamall, we were surprised to see these ladies at their "cosplay" best. nelo was a fan of anime characters but was a little shy to have his photo taken with them. but the fan in him prevailed, and by the look on his face, he was happy for that chance. (5-29-2010)

materials used:  patterned paper, stickers - basic grey; chipboard - inque boutique; brads - making memories; buttons; ink - chalkbox, memento

chick*aly

like i said, sketches are the hottest ticket item for me lately...
well, next to the scrappy products out there!

i've actually finished 4 layouts in the past week 'coz of the sketches.

here's another layout to share using sketch #100 at the scrappiest. this is a photo of my niece aly during our trip to dipolog in 2009. she looked so cute trying to hold that little chick.

 

journal:  it was your first time to be in a farm, much less hold the little chicks roaming around the farmhouse. they were so fragile but you wanted to hold them.they gave you one and you were so dainty holding on to it. it was like you were afraid of hurting them and letting go. it was a different experience for you and we can see it by the look on your face. (5-9-2009)

materials used: cardstock - dcwv; patterned paper - basic grey; die-cuts - bam-pop; alphas - karen foster; chipboard, brads - making memories; magic mesh; buttons; ink - ranger, chalkbox

sweet

this past week, i've been able to slowly get back into the groove of scrapping.  it's such a relief to turn out pages again after all these months.

admittedly though, i've been using sketches for these layouts to jumpstart my creativity.  

sketches helps jumpstart my creativity and it takes the guesswork out of how to place the photos i have. 

i can still make the layouts my own depending on how i interpret the sketch. 

i think i'll be doing it this way for now. maybe i'll venture out of this comfort zone soon.

and speaking of sketches, here's a layout i created using sketch #98 from the scrappiest. 

after creating this layout from my little shoebox' sketch, i wanted to use their paper again. 

and the photos i used were a perfect fit for the sketch. that's my mother-in-law my nieces, bel and carina.

i had fun recreating that garden feel on my layout. this is a current favorite of mine...

  

materials used:  cardstock - dcwv; patterned paper - my little shoebox, scenic route, making memories, october afternoon; stickers - deja views; punch - fiskars; embroidery floss - dmc