The Scrapaholic Me.

Crafty Puzzle Kit

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:38:00 +0000

For Moms who are into crafts and digital scrapbooking, you might find this kit interesting for your child.

These are printables from Sweet Shoppe Designs that are unique, ready-to-print learning tool and game that you and your child can play with while learning. The Sticky Learnings: Stick Puzzle Fish contains 1 puzzle picture and 1 pouch to hold puzzle pieces. It’s a different type of jigsaw puzzle that your toddler can easily finish. Will purchase this soon for my son who loves solving puzzles these days.

A Year After

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:23:00 +0000

I was browsing my digiscrap gallery and here’s what I’m revisiting and reliving. This is my layout for our first wedding anniversary. Just re-reading the Journaling makes me feel so in love and swoon.

Journalling reads:
It seems like it was just yesterday when I vowed to be your wife..your better half to love, honor and take care of you until eternity. Time flew but I didn't notice it passed by as I was busy falling in love with you more and more each day as I wake up beside you. On our first year of wedded bliss, I reflect on the many things that we have shared. Lots of hopes and dreams were fulfilled, and wonderful memories made. I can't ask for a better man to share my life with as you're already the perfect piece to complete the puzzle of my life. I am forever grateful to God for blessing me with such a gentle man who loves me unconditionally. I thank the Lord for bringing us together..thankful for giving me a man who loves me even more than I love him. On our first year anniversary, I want you to know that I still remain true with the vows I made at the altar. I do and will always love and take care of you until the end of no end. I love you so much, my baby!

Click on the pic to view the credits.

Fabric Flowers Ideas from Sweet Shoppe Designs and The LilyPad

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:39:00 +0000

Inspiration and ideas overload! I can’t wait to start applying these on my craft project.

Music-Inspired Kits

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:24:00 +0000

Are you wanting to digiscrap your kid’s picture playing a certain musical instrument like a piano, guitar or Hohner Harmonicas? Be sure to whip the page up with music-themed digital scrapbooking kits. If you do not have the time to hop and browse the digiland for such, then lucky you as I have just come up with a compilation of music-inspired kits. Just click on the images to get to the shop’s link. I bet you’ll be singing and musically inspired too while playing with these digikits and elements.

Freebie Alert from CatScrap

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:08:00 +0000

Check out this wonderful collab from Catscrap. Isn’t Rollin’ With My Gnomies just gorgeous? It’s the perfect kit for your gardening pictures, garden-themed birthday party pictures or any images that require flowers as blings and embellishment. It is also great for your “ordinary day” pictures whether it be in the park or for your vacation pictures in the woods or beside a cabin furniture.

Check out the download link and code here for you to keep this marvelous collab in your stash. Get to know more about Catscrap as well as it’s the featured digishop for HOT SPOT.

Fabric Flower Ideas from Sweet Shoppe Kits

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:47:00 +0000

I’m currently compiling ideas and inspirations for my upcoming craft project. And guess what, even though I’m not needing new digital scrapbooking goodies, I frequent digishops lately as it's from the digital kits and elements that I’m getting ideas from. I’m particularly browsing and looking for fabric flower elements or appliques. I’m taking note of nice color combination ideas as well as the possible shapes that go along together well.

Project Assistant

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:15:00 +0000

I’m coming up with a new business soon and if that clicks and demand more of my time, I think I will have to hire an assistant to help me with my current online work. She will assist with my writing jobs and if there aren’t much work load, I’ll be asking her to help me with my new business as well. The husband is joking and he said that he will quit his office work and will just apply for me. He’s willing to undergo any pre employment background check according to him. As if he’s really interested. I just know him so well. Writing articles bore him a lot.

Save..save..save.

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:04:00 +0000

I’m seeing a lot of new digital scrapbooking goodies lately and even though I’m not that digiscrapping that much lately, I’m so tempted to shop. I’m just reminding myself that I need to save and can’t spend the meager paypal savings that I have. I’m also due for a check up with my pulmonary doctor this coming weekend so instead of spending it on a thing that I’m not going to use at the moment anyway, I’ll allot the money for something more important. Speaking of my checkups and doctors, I’m a little bit worried of the back pains I’m experiencing right now. I have a feeling that it has to do with my lungs again. I pray that it’s just muscle spasm or that sort. If it has nothing to do with my lungs nor back muscles, my doctor will then have to check out Doximity and probably refer me to an ortho doctor like Ronald Sabbagh MD. Here’s praying that this isn’t serious and will just go away soon.

Candy Garden Theme

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:56:00 +0000

Just 6 months to go and my little princess will soon turn 1. I have already started the birthday party preparations like reserve the venue and pencil book several party suppliers like the photographer, videographer, party stylist and host. I may have covered most of the major details now but sadly, I haven’t decided yet what the theme will be. I initially thought of having a generic Candyland theme but since Ashley loves being adorned with flower headbands, I also want to infuse a garden theme or that sort. Would a Candy Garden theme look great? My visualization includes details of flower and bow candies along with mix elements of chocolate bricks, colorful garden gnomes, playful bees and butterflies..get the picture? I’ll inform my party stylist soon and solicit input and recommendations if that’s doable.

$5.99 Multi Photo Gift Items

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:48:00 +0000

Have you checked out the latest promotion of Artscow already? If not yet, then do so now. They are putting their multi photo gift items for sale at just $5.99/each with free shipping. These items include cushion, throw pillow cases, camera cases, CD Wallets, Makeup Cases in various sizes. That’s a lot of savings and you can spend it on other expenses on your list like grocery or purchase for motorcycle parts and accessories for your motorcycle. Remember you just have until May 2 to use the coupon code: MULTIGIFT.

New Craft Biz

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:38:00 +0000

I’m cooking up a new business project and I can’t contain my excitement. It’s about crafts so it is somehow related to digital scrapbooking and my artistic side will once again be exercised. This idea was brought about by fond of collecting and buying my baby’s headbands and bows. I examined the items closely, did a few research online and I found out that it was just easy and isn’t complicated at all. I have started making a few for my daughter as an experiment. I have also bought and ordered some more materials needed to produce enough stocks for selling. The husband is extending his full support and is quite excited for me as well. He offered to make and design a website for me and even undergo AAP Training so he’ll take charge of the technical and merchant functionality of the online store. I just wish that the shipment of the materials will be expedited fast so I can launch the biz hopefully in a month or 2 months time.

Moms Birthday Greeting Card Ideas

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:45:00 +0000

Moms will always be the most important person in our lives. Nothing beats the sacrifice of child-bearing and the ordeal she went through just to bring forth our existence. We’ll always be indebted to her that’s why during special occasions we make it a point to remember her and show how special she is to us through giving her special gifts.

Gifts and birthday ideas mom need not always be expensive. In fact, even just a simple token like a birthday greeting card, she’ll surely appreciate and acknowledge our gratitude. Here are some inexpensive DIY birthday card ideas that can make her special day even more special:

1.) Write a poem and include it in a personalized card.

2.) Embed the card with her favorite song lyrics.

3.) Fill the card with inspirational quotes or her favorite quotes.

4.) Paste or include in the card a picture of your family or your favorite picture of her.

5.) Insert a special gift inside the card like a home spa gift certificate (courtesy by you) or a special home dinner coupon (cooked by you).

There’s a ton of simple and meaningful birthday card ideas that can be done. Just unleash your creativity and be resourceful. You’re Mom will surely be surprised and touched.

Artscow’s 3D Greeting Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:06:00 +0000

Have you already heard about customized 3D Greeting Cards? Probably, not yet as Artscow is the first to come up with such. They have just introduced it and in fact, they’re coming up with a cool promo for the first 5000 orders. It’s only $0.99 each for the first 2 cards and $2.99 for each succeeding card per customer. I have just checked out their samples in the gallery and I was amazed with how great the product is. I’m planning to order one soon for the members in our family celebrating their birthdays soon as a trial. You can still proceed with your repair leather couch budget as the 3D cards cost would only take a fraction.

When Knights Were Bold Kit

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:08:00 +0000

When Knights Were Bold is the latest kit that Kate Hadfield Designs released last week. This is the perfect kit to work with every fairy tale and knight-action related pictures that your kids may have like a school play featuring medieval times wherein knights come in shining armor or when people buy gold bars or do barter with such. It is packed with knightly goodies and not-so scary dragons, according to Kate.
Too bad, I scanned the email late. I could have availed the extra 10% discount code that came along with Kate’s newsletter.

Fiona Jardine is Back!

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:37:00 +0000

It was really surprising when Fee Jardine, one of my fave Sweet Shoppe Designs Designer bid farewell to the store. I’m a huge Fee Fardine fan and I really have a lot of her kits and digital scrapping goodies in my stash. So when I learned that she’ll make a “detour” and decided to sort out the “work/life balance” a year ago, I was a bit upset. But surprise, surprise! An email just got into my inbox saying that she got her designing pants back on and she’s back with a bang. No, she’s not giving out personalized coins but she got a couple of cute freebies in her latest newsletter and in her blog. So be sure to check them out.

Special Delivery–Girl Kit

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:11:00 +0000

Seeing the elements onesie, pacifier, rattle and a far looking quinny moodd stroller of the digital scrapbooking kit entitled Special Delivery by Sweet Shoppe Designs Designer Melissa Bennett should enable me further to finish my current project. If you remember, I started my 9 Months and Counting Photobook several months ago way before I delivered my little Ashley. It’s actually a photobook about my second pregnancy journey. My daughter’s four months old now and I really hope that I get to finish the remaining 25% before this month ends. I think I just have about 6 pages or layouts left to do. Well, let’s see if time and scrapping mojos are on my side.

What is Project Life?

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:08:00 +0000

I have friends who are doing the Project Life and even though the first quarter of the year isn’t through yet, they’re happy and satisfied with the output of their first few weeks. It’s addictive, they say. Project Life by Becky Higgins is a scrapbooking system that is designed to document one’s daily or weekly life for the whole year. This system includes a Project Life Binder, Project Life Core Kit which is consists of pre-designed title cards and journaling cards, big pack of photo pocket pages, pen and of course the most important element, the photos.

It’s a combination of a beautiful scrap book and a photo album but it’s more artistic, flexible and colorful. It’s an easy and fast way of documenting one’s year worth of memories because all you have to do is just slip into the photo pocket pages the photos and cards, scribble your notes and that’s it. A stylish, colorful and artistic masterpiece that represents your “life” is the result. This system is useful for new and old scrapbookers alike…young or aged. Yes, it makes a great grandmother gift should you wish to veer away from the traditional gifts for the oldies.

Inspired Words Brushes and Stamps

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:29:00 +0000

If you are thinking to scrap soon, better drop by Designer Digitals first and snag this word art graphics for just $0.99. Such a steal, right? This pack of elements can be used as brushes or stamps. These 8 word art graphics are perfect for any everyday theme. Say you are in the medical field, these inspiring words are the perfect match for your pictures wherein you’re wearing scrub tops and doing your usual routine in your workplace, the hospital. Remember that this incredibly low priced pack is priced this way only until 6am EST Tuesday morning.

Scrapped Again

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:33:00 +0000

After four months, I am reunited with my photo editing software and external hard disk that contain all of my digital scrapbook kits. I have finally found time to continue and finish my Pregnancy Photobook which was held back before I gave birth because my laptop suddenly conked out. Anyway, I have done 3 layouts since yesterday and that’s a feat considering that it’s been a while since I last scrapped. I also designed several contactless cards for a friend's business. I’m looking forward to finish a layout or two by the end of the day and hopefully, have the layouts sent to Artscow for printing by next week.

Bug-Themed Kits

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:41:00 +0000

My son loves playing in their school garden. You would see him often running about enjoying the soft grass and the cool breeze. He even enjoys it more if his classmates play with him and they chase each other on the grounds. We have taken several pictures of him in that school area and I’m wishing to scrap them soon. I found the following kits that would be perfect in depicting his favorite area in the school grounds. It’s complete with embellishments of little critters like butterflies, bees, frogs and bugs. The bugs are cute and not really frightening like those nasty creatures infesting the house that needed the services of Houston Pest Control. These two kits can be bought from Sweet Shoppe Designs.

The Lilypad’s 5th Birthday Bash (Freebie Alert)

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:56:00 +0000

While there’s still time, better hop on over to The Lilypad’s Facebook Fan Page now. In celebration of the shop’s 5th birthday, this wonderful kit filled with digital goodies are available to download for FREE. This kit is a special mega collaboration by all of the TLP designers.

This bright and colorful birthday kit is full of versatile pieces that will make scrapping those birthday memories fun & easy.
Kit contains:
51 papers
167 elements (check out the digital flowers..they look so real that you can almost request for EZBloomers.com floral arrangements)
4 templates
2 alphas
1 font

They’re also celebrating the shop’s birthday with a 30% off storewide sale, chats, games and prizes!

Cosmetology School

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:23:00 +0000

A relative of mine is so yearning and willing to learn cosmetology. She has the means but she couldn't find any accessible campus near her place. Luckily, I chanced upon a Cosmetology school while searching online for beauty schools within South Carolina area and I mentioned to her the website. At first she was hesitant for some reason but upon seeing the curriculum which includes classroom trainings, workshops and rehearsal and performance at the end of the program which usually lasts up to 9 months, she got suddenly interested. Training topics are extensive like shampoo and conditioning, haircutting, hairstyling, formal updo trainings, hair coloring, nail care, skin care and many more.

This blog post was based on information provided by Blogitive. For more information, please visit Blogitive.com or contact Regency Beauty Institute – 7100 Northland Circle, Suite 312 – Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Exclusive for Facebook Fans

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:29:00 +0000

My digiscrapper friend, D, shared this freebie alert on Twitter recently. I haven’t resumed digiscrapping since my laptop conked out and was reformatted last year. But even so, I’ve been constantly downloading digiscrapping kits and elements whenever I see or I’m alerted of nice freebies such as this:

So if you aren’t still a fan of Sahlin Studio in Facebook, better like her page now (click on the image for the FB fan page link) so you’d also have this lovely freebie. Who doesn’t want freebies? The best things in life are free!

Speaking of the best things in life, another thing that I love most are shopping finds on sale! Just like this Alpinestars Jacket at compacc.com. These jackets are on sale with free shipping even for orders worth more than hundred dollars.

Summer Camp Kit

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:40:00 +0000

I have never experienced camping during my childhood days so I’m clueless what to expect when we go camping in Anawangin next year. It’s not definite yet but my sister is certain that it will be our yearly family outing. She has gone to this place numerous times already and she assured that we’ll fall in love with the place. We just have to make sure that our camping essentials are complete like our mountain hardwear tent, camping wear, and all other camping stuff that’s included in this kit Summer Camp Embellishments by Kate Hadfield. I’m going to bookmark the kit link as it will definitely be a good digistuff choice to digiscrap our photos with.

No Time

noreply@blogger.com (Mai) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:29:00 +0000

There are lots of nice Christmas kits today in my favorite digishops. Too bad, I haven’t installed my Photoshop still in my newly reformatted laptop. Aside from that, I also don’t have the luxury of time to whip up new layouts at this time even if I got the software installed. I’m not even sure if I’ll be able to come up with a Christmas layout using a quickpage. It would have really been nice to use these gorgeous Christmas kits especially that it’s our first Christmas as a family four. Nevertheless, I’ll still purchase some one of these days so that I have something ready to use when I get a chance to make our Christmas Photobook. I just hope it won’t take me months before I’ll be able to do that. I’ll also be shopping for a nice kit that would be perfect for my little one’s second time wedding bearer stint next month. He’ll be wearing a tuxedo complete with junior cufflinks. I’m sure he’ll be one handsome little young man with that getup.