Exploring Photography

My ever reliable photographer, Jeff took these photos at the Baywalk (Manila Bay). We've just attended our photography workshop so we decided to take some photos by the bay. I really really love these pictures of mine. I rarely have my photos taken, I mean "just me" on the photo hehehe.

Materials used: Collage Press Fresh (Paisley and Mille Fleur), Fresh die cuts and tags, Making Memories Pebble brads - courtesy of Scrapbukan, Bazzill cardstock, Creative Imaginations black polka dot paper, 7Gypsies stickers (quote and idea tag, nos. 2 and 9), Gin X coasters, Colorbox ink, and Sakura Aqualip pen, Editing software: Adobe Photoshop CS

Journaling: After several years, I finally returned to my long time passion ... Photography. I guess it's never too late.

--Pia

The Rock Explorer

Ethan loves to collect rocks for some reasons I don't know : D! He would gather rocks or pebbles in our garden, bring it inside or put it inside his bike or car.

I finished this layout the other day. I think I'll try something like this again. If you will notice, the size of the black cardstock is only 11" x 11", meaning the big circle is sticking out! The layout can still fit my album though kasi I made sure the whole page measures 12"x 12"!

Materias used: Scenic Route Cape Town (Pentz Striped, Which Way Black, Table Bay Floral & Main Street), SR alpha chipboard, SR office arrow die cut, BasicGrey alpha chipboard - courtesy of Scrapbukan, 7Gypsies numero rub ons, acrylic paint, and Uniball Signo white pen)

Photography by Jeff Lopez

--Pia

Seeking for Seashells {Collage Press}

Note: Click the layout for a larger view.

This is my first Collage Press layout as part of my Scrapbukan kit. I love the Fresh Collection - purple is my fave color, I mean it used to be my favorite hehehe.

These photos were taken during our recent vacation at Boracay! I love how Jeff captured these moments when Ethan and I were very engrossed in looking for seashells.

Materials used: Collage Press – Fresh (Portifico, Vines and Mille Fleur) and die cut tag, American Crafts felt and foam flowers and Li’l Davis glitter rub ons - courtesy of Scrapbukan, Bazzill cardstock, Cherry Arte chipboard labels, fibers, velvet ribbons, crystal blings, brads, AAS foam die cuts, metal charm and photo corners, acrylic paint and Zig Writer pen

Photography by Jeff Lopez

Journaling: Ethan, I know you have no idea what we were really searching for on the shore. But you were very willing to pick up the stones you could see. We didn’t find any shells but we sure had fun looking.

TFL!

-- Pia

Turning Three {ScrapLove's Challenge #1}

I joined an 8 week challenge at ScrapLove. This week's challenge is to use three office supplies in your layout. I used pages from my weekly planner, paper clips and bubble wrap. I used the bubble wrap to stamp dots on chipboard. My initial plans of using a blank receipt and a CD case didn't push through though. Anyway, I was happy with the results of my layout. I've been wanting to use the Crate Carnival collection for months and this is the perfect timing! I'm also happy that I'm digging through my old stash again!

Title: Turning Three

other matls used: Crate Carnival collection, 7Gypsies rub ons and stickers, BasicGrey chipboard alphas, acrylic paint, American Crafts letter rub ons, brads, Uniball Signo and Sakura pens, Li'l Davis glitter rub ons (courtesy of Scrapbukan)

Photography by Pia Lopez

Journaling:

Ethan, 3 months from now you'll be turning 3 years old. I could still vividly remember how we've spent your 2nd bday so I couldn't digest the fact that you are growing a year old again. The changes are inevitable, even though I try not to think about it, you're growing up - my BABY'S growing up! If only I could tell time to slow down ...

--Pia