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My Celebrity Look-A-Likes

Hmm...who ever thought I'd look like Beyonce or Madonna haha

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Updates...

It's been ages since I last updated my blog, SO SAD... My dial-up internet connection is so crappy nowadays... Hmm, I need to apply for a broadband connection ASAP!

On the happy side, I got to visit Lasting Impression last weekend. Yay!

Here are my purchases, all at 20% off!!! Sale is extended until Dec 1 2007 so go shop now! =D

Vivian also gave me my gift for being an 'early bird' in Lasting Impression's Piggy Tales challenge - a set of Piggy tales pps and taglets =D

I also got to visit Rekindled Moments.

Here's what I got from Jane:

Tinkering Ink Prize

This email from Candice of Memory Box just made my day:

Hi Gaye,

Congratulations again on your entry to our Tinkering Ink entry held afew months ago. Anyway, I would like to inform you that your prize hasarrived and is available for pick up on our Binondo office. Hope youcan visit soon because we have new stocks that arrived and in case youhave forgotten, you are also entitled to go "shopping" in our Binondo office up to Php1,000 as part of your prize.

I'll be visiting Memory box this Saturday. Will post pictures when I get my prize. =)


Here it is: TI-Botanical bliss collection pack; BW Chipboard letters & Fiskars replacement blades
I simply love the Brenda Walton chipboards! =D

Rant and Rave

Rave:
1. I won in Scrapbook-Exchange's RAK#5. Prize sposored by Nette of My Little Attic. Yay!
2. I was able to finish 3 LOs this week. Talk about being productive. lolz! All the 3 LOs are my entries to this month's challenge from Lasting Impression and Scrappin' Moms.

Rant:
1. Of all the days, this is the worst when it comes to my internet connection. Uploading a file that is less than 300kb took ages!
2. I wasn't able to make the deadline for the challenges due to Rant#1. =(

Oh well, s**t happens... I might as well share them haha!

Entry to Scrappin' Moms: Sept Design a Sketch Challenge
Title: Best Friends

Materials used:
- Bazzill Cardstock
- Urban Lily pps – Happy Everything-Friends; May Ella-Impish
- Rub ons – Craft Express, We R Memory Keepers
- MM Shimmer
- Colorbox Ink
- Pens - Sakura Gelly Roll, Pioneer Archival pen
- Crafters Workshop Template
- Brads, Ribbons, Bling, Metal charm

Journal reads:
Dear Cley and Yang,

When you both have grown into beautiful ladies, remember the moments…
- when the first thing you do in the morning is visit each other and play with your dolls
- when you’re both having fun you even forget mealtime or bathtime..lolz
- when another kid bullies one of you, the other one will always be there to defend you.

And though time may come when both of you go on separate paths, remember that you will always be best of friends.
Love always,
Tita Gaye

Lasting Impression's Piggy Tales Challenge:

Entry#1

Title: Sugar Spice and Everything Nice

Materials used:
- Piggy Tales Gretel Collection - Bread Crumbs, Miss Gretel, Chocolate Shingles, Candy Cottage, Taglets
- Cardstock
- AM Thickers
- MM Gold Glaze
- Pioneer Archival pen
- Colorbox Ink
- Prima Flowers
- Rhonna Farrer Big Swirls stamps
- Crafters Workshop Template
- Brads, Ribbons, Lace, Bling, Stickers

Journal reads:
Dear Sofie,

May you always be a little girl ready to play. Growing and learning and changing each day. You’re the extra special ray of sunshine who warms our hearts and brightens our world.

Love,
Daddy & Mommy

Entry#2
Title: Hush Little Baby

Materials used:
- Piggy Tales Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs – Prince Charming, 7 Dwarfs, Poisoned Apple, Taglets
- Bazzill Cardstock
- Rub ons – We R Memory Keepers
- Colorbox Ink
- Pens - Sakura Gelly Roll, Pioneer Archival pen
- Crafters Workshop Template
- Brads, Ribbons, Bling, Metal charm, Metal hinge
- Provo Craft Alphabiggies sticker

Journal reads:
Hush little baby; mama's near,
To brush your hair and calm your fears.
To kiss your cheek and hold your hand,
'Til you drift off to sleepyland.
To help you count those little white sheeps,
And sing you songs 'til you're asleep.
To tell you tales of kings and queens,
of Jack and Jill and wonderful things.
So snuggle up and hold me tight,
And dream sweet dreams all through the night.
And every night when the sun goes down,
You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town.

Dearest Sofie,

Singing a lullaby for you is a gift. We thank God for giving us this opportunity, for the joy of watching you while you’re sleeping. Remember that Daddy and Mommy will always be here by your side.

And when you find it difficult to fall asleep, know that we’ll never get tired of singing a lullaby for you.

Love,
Mommy and Daddy

I won in a Tinkering Ink challenge

This post is long overdue. I should have posted this last week. Anyway, better late than never. =)

Last week, I got an email from Candice of Memory Box informing me that I was one of the winners of Tinkering Ink Challenge. Wow! I had to read her email a few times before the message could sink in. Haha This is my first time to win in any scrapbook layout challenge. Now I know how it feels and I'm loving it! You can check my layout here and Tinkering Ink's announcement here. Too bad they said we were from Singapore.

Paper Roses from Coffee filters

Yup! You got it! From coffee filters.

I was watching Martha Stewart Show when this project was featured. I felt it was difficult to make one when I saw the finished product. But when Martha and her guest, Cassie Chappell, started making the roses, I changed my mind. Hey! I can do that too!

For full instructions go to: MarthaStewart.com

By the way Cassie has an online store where you can order her gorgeous roses, Mommy Makes Roses