Scrapalbums: Pamangkin Edition

Few years ago,

I created these scrapalbums for my niece and nephew

as first birthday present for them.

Cardstocks are courtesy of their Uncle Paulo.

I usually start with first week photos then monthly
and sometimes I add collage of milestones,
hands and feet,
facial expressions,
or photos with different family members.

This is for my nephew Dominic

And this is for my niece Juliana

Scrapalbums: Baby Baptism Edition

With these I went digital. These two, I created for hubby's nieces.

This one is for the eldest one Maya

And this one is for her little sister Jasmine

Both photo books were created through Shutterfly. You can use Simple Path when you're new to creating photo books or avail of their newest Make My Book Service. I love to use the Custom Path when creating mine.

Scrapalbums: Vic & Abi Edition

I've always loved scrapbooking. I've started since I was young. I have a couple of them finished when I was still in the Philippines. When I got married, I promised myself to be more consistent and that's the birth of our vic4gail scrapalbums. Here are some of them:

2010-2011

2011-2012

2012-2013

2013-2014

2014-2015

2015-2016

Now that I have a baby I don't want to stop but I'm thinking of going digital. I have a couple done via Shutterfly for few of our trips, when I receive FREE 8x8 album codes from them. Here are some of them:

Downtown Chicago

Nevada-Arizona

St. Louis

Mother's Day DIY

Few years ago, I helped hubby's niece and nephew DIY these simple gifts

for their moms first mother's day.

We used one of these watermark technique to create this look.

We got the white inexpensive frames from Ikea.

Must I say, it turned out pretty good.

And here's what we made for their grandma.

ORIGAMI OWL: Living Locket Bracelet

My first from Origami Owl,
a silver twist link locket with crystals
in silver link bracelet
with pink ribbon and silver husband heart charms.
I ♥ it, especially the one who gave it!

Christmas DIYs

Christmas season is a perfect time for showcasing/enhancing DIYer in you.

Here are some I got inspired doing this year:

Washi Tape Christmas Cards

Materials: stock cards, envelopes, washi tapes and colored pencils

Inspirations from Julie's Stamping Spot

Christmas Card Bunting

Materials: jute twine, clothespins, Christmas cards (those we received this year)

Inspirations from Domesblissity and La Vie DIY

Christmas Chalkboard Art

Materials: chalkboard, chalk

Inspirations from Artsee Fartsee

More: New Year's Eve • Heart's Day • Thanksgiving

EOS: Lip Balm & Hand Lotion

eos stands for evolution of smooth.

I find them odd looking but cute. And their in my favorite color too! I got their lip balm in Sweet Mint and hand lotion in Fresh Flowers.

SHE READS TRUTH: Give Thanks In Waiting

SHE READS TRUTH: Give Thanks in Wandering

SHE READS TRUTH: Give Thanks in Want

SHE READS TRUTH: Give Thanks In Plenty

SHE READS TRUTH: Give Thanks In Sorrow

Wishlist 2014

Wish is defined as a strong desire or hope for something that is not easily attainable.

So the usual things I put here are stuff that are more of a want than a need :). Just in case somebody wants to get me present for my birthday or Christmas, here's my 2014 wishlist!!!

Clockwise:

The North Face Bridgeton Boots

Origami Owl Silver Bracelet

Got this as a Christmas present from hubby

Coach Kesley Crossbody Bag

Got the Coach bag for myself in 2015

Fujifilm Instax Mini 8

Got this as a Christmas present from hubby in 2015

More wishlists: 2011 • 2012 • 2013

SHE READS TRUTH: Give Thanks in Stress

SHE READS TRUTH: Give Thanks In Certainty

SHE READS TRUTH: Give Thanks In Suffering

SHE READS TRUTH: Give Thanks In Joy

SHE READS TRUTH: In Everything, Give Thanks

For Baby Natalie

For the first girl of our friend's family

Ingredients:

88pcs - Huggies Little Snugglers Newborn Diapers

4pcs - Gerber Newborn Girls Elephant Blanket - Pink

6pcs - Just One You Made by Carter's Newborn Girls Mouse Washcloth Set - Pink

Ika-6 ng Nobyembre taong 2013

Ilang buwan na rin ng makarating ng Estados Unidos si Mama at Papa. Masayang-masaya ako dahil makakasama ko na sila. Ngunit isang araw pagbalik mula sa pagbisita sa kanila'y nalaman naming nagbalik ang "cancer" sa katawan ng Mama. Sa loob ng ilang buwan patuloy siyang nakipaglaban... isang napakahirap na pakikipaglaban. Hanggang isang araw kinailangan naming pagbigyan ang kanyang kahilingang umuwi sa kanyang lupang sinilangan. Hindi ito naging madaling desisyon dahil sa napakaraming balakid. Iniyak namin lahat sa Panginoon at hiniling na ang kalooban niya ang masunod.

Ika-6 ng Nobyembre taong 2013, itinakda ang aming pag-uwi. Nang umagang iyon, tinanong ko ang Mama kung gusto niyang kami ay umuwi pa ng Pilipinas. Ang naging sagot niya'y "Oo naman, yan ang panalangin ko sa Panginoon nung isang araw pa." Ito'y di naging madaling paglalakbay lalu na sa kanyang kalagayan. Maaring di na siya nakarating sa aming pupuntahan. Nang kami'y nakalapag na, ito ang nasambit niya, "Praise God". Kami'y nakarating ng walang aberya at nakauwi bago pa nakapanalanta ang bagyong "Yolanda".

Sa araw na ito aking namalas ang dakilang kabutihan ng Panginoon, kapangyarihan ng panalangin at lakas na sa Kanya lamang nagmumula. May kurot man sa puso kung minsan pag lahat ng ito'y aking naalala pero di ko nanaising ang araw na ito'y aking makalimutan.