Introducing Sophia Patravadee Simoens

If I were to describe how I feel at the moment, it would be "speechless". Since the beginning of this month (a journey that seems to have last forever - ie. the past 9 months), I find myself  starring at this little face and being overwhelmed with joy. She truly is an angel and honestly, I think she's helping us in every way adapt to the changes - so grateful that she's not fussy and is helping mummy be a mummy.

Introducing little Sophia Patravadee Simoens...







(created using the gorgeous Crate Paper Flea Market Collection)

Thanks everyone for stopping by and hanging around even thou I haven't been updating that much here. Finally got my scrapping mojo back, along with tons of new pictures to scrap and share!

Webster's Pages : Family Traditions

Hi Everyone!

I know it has been super quiet around here again but in between work (yes working again for a few more weeks) and the little one inside, I haven't been scrapping that much. Any spare minute is spent sleeping instead! I can't believe how tired I feel all the time and not to mention the humongous belly, it just keeps getting bigger and bigger.

But when I do have a chance to scrap a bit.. well can't resist sharing with everyone. So hop on over to Webster's Pages (if you haven't already) cause this layout is up on their blog today along with a fun give away.



I had tons of fun working with WP newest collection "Family Tradition" and just love how this layout turned out, honestly I started with a different design in mind (and it's amazing sometimes what you end up with - just let your creativity flow).  And also here's some close ups on some of the elements on the page - you're going to love all the cute little designs this collection has to offer (and not to mention the awesome combination of colors).





Thanks for stopping by everyone and don't forget to stop by Webster's Pages blog for the full details on the give away!

Crate Paper & CardMaker Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,

Hope you guys are enjoying the Crate Paper & CardMaker blog hop, we've got tons of fun inspirations to share using the gorgeous Maggie Holmes Signature Collection from Crate Paper. I personally adore the mix of colors and the vintage touches here and there in this collection. Love it!



First up is this fun card that I created using mostly the various die cuts from the ephemera cardstock pack (the must have product for me) along with a few stickers from the cardstock sticker mini alpha sheet (the phrases are just perfect for cards).



Needless to say, I'm addicted to layering and the die cuts makes everything so much easier.  I also added in one of the flower clips and a tad bit of washi tape from the 12x12 washi paper.



And I couldn't just stop there, so got out the cameo for the cute pillow box and of course more die cuts to put together the gift tag...



Once again the flower clip was too adorable to not include and loving the cute little bows that are part of this collection; just the perfect touch for this little gift box.



Don't you just love this gorgeous collection by Maggie Holmes and for more inspirations, do hop on over to Ivanka Lentle's blog

Thanks everyone for stopping by and don't forget to make your way to Crate Paper's blog at the end of the hop for a chance to win a yummy set of products from the Maggie Holmes Signature Collection.

the new "Recorded" Collection from Webster's Pages

Hi Everyone,

Back with some CHA Summer 2013 love!!!
Have you seen the new Recorded collection from Webster's Pages by Allison Kreft?  It's absolutely gorgeous and this collection is perfect for anything! I honestly love the mix of colors and one can never have enough wood grain pattern paper (I need a dozen of that)!



In putting this page together, I opted for a clean and simple design, as to highlight the gorgeous pattern papers and colors (guess you can tell which ones are my favorites from this collection). Also getting out my cameo to cut the fun arrows and the saying "the story".



Can't wait for this collection to hit the stores, you're going to love this and I really need to get some more of that wood grain pattern paper!

Thanks for stopping by and do check out the full collection details on Webster's Pages blog.

It's been too long

Hi Everyone,

I know you hear this from me all the time, but honestly time really has just disappeared for me. I can't believe it's been months since I last updated the blog nor can I believe that we are already in July! Where did this year go?  It's funny how I started the year with tons of things planned and a ridiculously long list of to-dos; and sadly I hate to admit, the list hasn't shrunk much. Actually I think it's now grown quite a bit instead.

So what in the world have I been doing for the past 6 months! Well... I'll let this little one tell ja... (taken last month)

And before calling it a day... sharing some Crate Paper Love here!  Create this one awhile back for my Crate Paper Creative Weekly assignment - focusing on all things yellow and gold!



Loving all the fun embellishments and mixing and matching from the various crate paper collections....



And on this stand-out sticker, I covered the original red lettering with some gold glitter... now everything is glittered gold!



Also another addiction of mine then was vellum paper, love how these papers add a little something extra to the page without giving that clustered feeling...



And here's another Crate Paper project - this time around it's all things dotted!!  Finally got out my circle mask and had a little fun with some mists....



And of course, all the circle punches that I have stashed away couldn't resist going circle (well  dotted) crazy. These circle punches are the best scrapbook investment (after my can't live without fiskars trimmer) that I've ever made.





Thanks everyone for stopping by and do promise to keep things more updated here (actually just finished scheduling a few more posts - yay). Nite Nite

More Color Conspiracy Projects & Winner Details

Hi Everyone,

Sorry for the delay in announcing the winner of the yummy Color Conspiracy goodies, but haven't been feeling so well the past few days. But before else... would love to share a few more projects that I created with their collection - this time around focusing on the fun and colorful Texturize Collection. I just love the pop of colors against the woodgrain/plank background!



and yes, we're still on Tuscany, Italy!  Still wishing I was there...





And another fun layout that I created based on their challenge this month... channeling Janna & Lilith styles.





Having fun with layering...



And now (what you guys have been waiting for)... the lucky winner of the Color Conspiracy goodies goes to...



and a big CONGRATS to ...SOPHIE



Please drop me an email with your address details and will get this mailed out to you as soon as possible. Thanks again everyone for stopping by and don't forget to check out Color Conspiracy Blog for their new collections. Gorgeous!!

LYB Just Because Collection

Hi Guys,

Back to share a few more projects created using Little Yellow Bicycle Just Because collection.  For these projects, I opted to focus on the red, navy, grey and white colors in the collection and of course adding in some silver with sequins (again).

For this first layout, I started by cutting out the vellum heart pieces using the cameo and then layered a few punched hearts on top. Just love how the vellum adds enough details to the layout without overwhelming everything (subtle touches). Also used the cardstock stickers in place of journaling (they pretty much says it all) and loving the washi tape stickers that are in the collection (tons of designs to choose from).



and a few close ups on the details...





And another project that I created to celebrate valentine were these fun "love" coupons. A little booklet of cards for dearest hubby... also using Just Because collection and some awesome silver/platinum twine from The Twinery.



isn't that typewriter sticker just adorable (had a hard time deciding whether I should use it or hoard it) !!!







And if you're interested in seeing all the cards, please do stop by Little Yellow Bicycle Blog for the full details. Thanks everyone for stopping by!!!

Project Life :: Weeks 3 & 4

Hi Everyone!

I've been meaning to share this for awhile now... thus far I've been keeping up with my PL project on a weekly basis; mostly on Sundays as I look back on the week.  Unfortunately I haven't been very good in sharing it here... promise to do better....

First up is week 3 - this was pretty much lazy kind of week, did a bit of spring clean and then more shopping... more scrapbook supplies and also went on a crazy hunt for brown shoes (have no idea why now, remember wanting to get a pair of brown shoes but strangely ended up with 3 - yes crazy me)...



(so happy I found this cupcake store... love their red velvet!)











And for week 4 - the main highlight of the week was the Laneway Festival.  Spending the entire day out in (the blazing) sun listening to some awesome music.





And some random things through out the week... yes more shopping and enjoying some truffle goodness... LOL





Thanks for stopping by everyone and hope you guys have a wonderful weekend!