Deanna Patterson's Heart 2 Heart and Hopeful Kits

Deanna Patterson's (Shabby Scrap Designs) latest addition are Deanna Patterson’s Heart to Heart and Deanna Patterson’s Hopeful. Check out the layouts I made for them! :)

Credits: Deanna Patterson’s Heart to Heart, Arial Font, Tracy Stroud – Hemline Alphas

Credits: Deanna Patterson’s Hopeful and Dotty Chipboard Alpha, Arial Font

Christmas Hybrids & Digi and Chiqutta pressies

Christmas was a wonderful one, especially for our little Chiquitta. Check out the wonderful gifts that came from her Secret Santa, Aunty Maiko & Panini & Loki & Chowder!

I super duper love the fur harness, the hoodies and basically everything! Cute and we both can't wait to use them all up! For now, happy holidays! Scrap projects: Digital Layout: Wrapped Around Christmas by Deanna Patterson (Shabby Scrap Designs)

Journaling: It's Christmas in the air! Snowflakes in December Children site with Santa's toys Their gloves wiping crystalline ice, Off shiny plastic Our breath thick like fog Mingles in oneness As we stand back to Look upon the completion Of our Christmas trees Giggling from heady wine And feelings shared It's Christmas in the air! 

Credits: Wrapped Around Christmas by Deanna Patterson, Font – Arial Hybrid Project: Golden Harvest - Printable Calendar Template by Mari Koegelenberg

Credits: Golden Harvest - Printable Calendar Template by Mari Koegelenberg, random kits of Mari Koegelenberg, Deanna Patterson (Shabby Scrap Designs) See below. Kits: All Spiced Up Paper Pack by Mari Koegelenberg November Grab Bag by Mari Koegelenberg Monster in the Closet by Mari Koegelenberg Back to School - The Elements - a Collaboration between Melissa Wilson and MKC Sky is the Limit Collaboration - The Elements by MKC and Courney Wilson Reminiscince - Hodge Podge Element Pack by Mari Koegelenberg Just the Basics: Metal Bits Vol.1 by Mari Koegelenberg Wrapped Around Christmas by Deanna Patterson – Shabby Scrap Designs

Shabby Scrap Designs/Deanna Patterson: Confirmed Scrapinator Designer!

My goodness...I'm just in pure awe on how many kits Shabby Scrap Designs by Deanna Patterson cranked out after a few weeks' vacation!
I had a real field day in choosing the kits to work on. I picked the below 4 kits and 1 alpha set, namely Twas The Night Mini, Harvest Moon Mini, Dotty Chipboard Alpha, At The Beach Mini and A Day In The Life to start with. Previous are below. Tons tons more kits to offer and to know more of her new kits, please click here.

Credits: Twas The Night Mini by Shabby Scrap Designs (Deanna Patterson), Font - Birch Std

Credits: Harvest Moon Mini by Shabby Scrap Designs (Deanna Patterson), Font - Birch Std
Credits: At The Beach Mini by Shabby Scrap Designs (Deanna Patterson), Font: Georgia & Birch Standard

Also I would like to thank my blogger wedding pal, Cris for the award below. Thanks so much dearie! Here's the criteria of the award:
1. As a dedication for those who love blogging and love to encourage friendships through blogging.
2. To seek the reasons why we all love blogging.
3. Put the award in one post as soon as you receive it.
4. Don't forget to mention the person who gives you the award.
5. Answer the award's question by writing the reason why you love blogging.
6. Tag and distribute the award to as many people as you like.
7. Don't forget to notify the award receivers and put their links in your post.

Wet Fall but Toasty with Feelin Fall by Shabby Scrap Designs (Deanna Patterson)

Due to Typhoon Ondoy, it was a full week with no internet connection for about two weeks! It was really trying. Got too many things to do and worry about!
Hay...good thing, I got to finish a few works and posted what I need via Dad's internet connection. :P
Oh, plus there's another rain coming over by Friday.

Fall is surely here though it's a really wet wet fall over here in Manila especially with seemingly "never-ending" typhoons visiting us. :P
I did get to be warm and toasty at home scrapping traditionally and digitally. Here's a nice kit I played with. It's by Shabby Scrap Designs (Deanna Patterson) called Feelin Fall. Here are the links: the paper and the elements.

Here's how I used this kit.
Credits: Feelin Fall Papers and Feelin Fall Elements by Shabby Scrap Designs (Deanna Patterson), Eccentric and Arial font

Beach Bungalow by Shabby Scrap Designs

A new beachy feel kit before summer officially ends from Shabby Scrap Designs (Deanna Patterson) - Beach Bungalow.
Here's my take on this easy breezy kit:
Credits: Beach Bungalow by Deanna Patterson / Shabby Scrap Designs, Myriad Pro font, staples are from Just the Basics - Metal Bits, Vol.1

Sweet Feature and Kits

Mari Koegelenberg Creations (MKC) is proud to announce a new girl themed digikit called Sweetiepie Kit. This coordinates well with the boyish Luvbug kit.
Check out the previous below! Sweetiepie is available here.
Here's what I did with this kit...fun fun fun!
Sweetiepie Kit by Mari Koegelenberg (MKC) available at theDigiChick.com
Font: Tekton Pro

Also, Shabby Scrap Designs (Deanna Patterson) also has a new offering to fit the Fall season available here called Heather Falls. A kit preview is shown below.
Here's my take on this kit. :D
Preisley Press Template (PencilLines #130)
Heather Falls by Deanna Patterson (Shabby Scrap Designs)
Font: Tw Cen MT

Even after close to 2 years ago, our wedding in general still gets to people and gets randomly featured. It's wonderful to hear from strangers on how wonderful our wedding was. WeddingsatWork recently featured our caker, Peachy Juban's works and our wedding cake was no less featured again. :) Check out the full entry here.
A short preview is below:

Happy Father's Day!

First of all, Belated Happy Father's day!!!

I know a lot of my friends are new fathers this year so I'm sure they had a awesome gathering. :)
Excited for this. Registered and all ready to go. It's now planning what to bring is the question. Got too many tools to decide on. Of course it's only 6 hours or less of scrapping but it will surely be awesome!!! I'm counting down the days to July 11

1.) Krazy Mary
2.) My Digital Art Studio (Mari Koegelenberg Creations)

Gotta get crackin'!

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Kit: A Guy Thing
Designer: Deanna Patterson / Shabby Scrap Designs
Alpha: Shabby Princess' Happy Go Lucky Kit
Program: PS CS3
Font: Century Gothic

Work.Sleep.Work.Sleep

Layouts for now...too much work to handle. :)

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers out there especially to pals, ChaC, JT, LS, SS, CL!

So far, it's work and sleep. Work seems to evolving out-of-control. :P
I miss Gossip Girl...can't wait to check out the new series sooon! I have to find another series to occupy my time. Currently trying to get True Blood since Sis Steph raved about it awhile back already. :)

Kit: Momma by Deanna Patterson / Shabby Scrap Designs
Font: MS Serif
Program: PS CS3


Kit: Momma by Deanna Patterson / Shabby Scrap Designs
Font: MS Serif
Program: PS CS3

Chiqui & the Dog Trainer

Got a dog trainer for little Chiqui. Check out her new trick! She's learning a lot especially getting used to the leash and going where she needs to go than just where she wants to go. :)
She's learned to stand and walk with her two feet, jump through hoops, push her ball with her two front feet, crawl, sit properly, and get used to the leash.
She's a pure joy and I couldn't have asked for any puppy else! :D





Food Reviews:
1.) Som's Noodle House
Add: behind Rockwell's Power Plant
Cuisine: Thai
Recommendations: Green Curry Beef, Tom Yang Soup
Price: $
Verdict: Yummy!!!
**You can take

2.) Duo
Add: Serendra
Cuisine: Continental with specialty of steak & seafood
Recommendations: steak, seafood (especially fish), pasta and salads
Price: $$$
Verdict: Good good good!

3.) Zumi
Add: GB5
Cuisine: Continental with specialty of steak & seafood
Price: $$$
Verdict: efficient and attentive service; food is so-so; Good place for kids and pets due to the garden front


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Kit: A Cutesy Kind of Love by Deanna Patterson/Shabby Scrap Designs
Font: Rosewood Standard
Program: Adobe CS3

Parties Galore for October

BIRTHDAY SHOUT-OUTS!
This is continuation of the last entry since I was overly excited about the magazine launch. :) It was surely a busy week. There were so many birthday parties from start to finish aside from the magazine launch during the week.
I would like to send birthday wishes to the following people:
Oct 06 - to my brother, Jay; great treat - gotta love that Jap food!
Oct 10 - to my cousin, Jenilee; it was a rockin' party! Great food and great treats...check out the souvenier picture on the left. :D
Oct 11 - to my BFF, Tam; hope you were "surprised" with the work done by your hubby to celebrate your special day. :) Glad you liked your gift a lot!
Oct 19 - Happy Happy Birthday MOM!!!! I'm so proud to be your daughter! :)
Oct 23 - to my Cuz Ken, Happy Birthday and may you have tons and tons more birthdays to come! :) Great party!
Oct 24 - Happy Birthday, Sister Rhea! May you have many many more birthdays (and maybe babies) to come!
Wishing all of you a wonderful and great year ahead!

LANE CRAWFORD HOME
This is what I miss about Hong Kong...random invites to interesting shows, previews like this one. Did I tell you that I totally love the new Lane Crawford Home in Pacific Place? Well, I do love it to bits! Every square inch of the store is filled with wonderful and "my styled" furnitures, decors, amenities, etc! Ah...the Luxe Life indeed...
I love the contemporary theme of the place...tres chic!
It's also one of the places to get my fav tea brands, Mariage Freres, from France, which is the tea brand served at Agnes b Cafe and considered one of the best tea brands in the world.
I remember purchasing one of the unique woven pillow covers there too...still looking for the perfect couch to pair it. :P
Lane Crawford Home is an essential visit when you go to HK, especially Pacific Place. :)

SWONG: WISHING YOU WELL...TILL THE NEXT FOODSCAPE
My BBF pal, Swong, will be heading to DC next month to start a new chapter (a new life and job). I'm so going to miss her. She's my big sister in HK when I was there all alone so I'll surely feel very lost whenever I go to HK since we had so many cool excursions - Stanley, Discovery Bay, Repulse Bay, Tai Tam, Cybermall, Happy Valley, etc.
Although it would be a nice thing to visit her in DC when the time comes... :D

Etsy.com Feature
It's been awhile since I checked out Etsy but I'm glad I did today. I haven't seen the latest season of Project Runway (Season 4) but it was exciting to find out who won, because Etsy wrote an article featuring Etsy items that represent the new winner. So cool! I feel the "eco-beauty" of the creative sellers of the site. :D
**Warning- the article is a big spoiler…so unless you still want to keep Project Runway 4's winner a secret, I suggest you cover your eyes and just check out the sample photos below. :D
Ode to Project Runway's Contestant
My favorites are the following

(1) Micro Tile Hydrangea
(2) Aqua-licious scallop dish
(3) Custom Order, Medium Coffee/Cocktail Table

Do you see a pattern? I sure love my circles and curves. :)

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Title: Aiden & The Ice Cream
Kit: Cafe Mia by Shabby Scrap Designs (Deanna Patterson) Font: CK Becky
Photo Credit: Vivian Chung Photography

Photos are Up!

           

Photos to share! There were so many photos taken so it was so hard to choose!!! Thanks so much to Sister Mandy who sent this award! Sending this to Bethie, Dawn, Val, Cris and Steph since they are all wonderful gal pals! The rules are: * The winner may put the logo on his or her blog * Put a link to the person you got the award from * Nominate five blogs * Put links to the blogs * Leave a message to the nominees Thanks for Cris for this above award! It's truely an honor. :D Sending this to Malou, MizzM, Cayla, Val and Mandy. Sometimes I do wonder how women manage a career and a successful homelife. I believe it would feel like how Tina Fey does it here. Love this ad. It surely is a balacing act for everyone, not only for the wife/mother, but also with everyone in the family. The husband should be willing to help make this work. Although I'm currently happy with where E and I are - happily married (no kids) couple, I know the inevitable is coming since both our folks would like to be grandparents at some point. E's quite supportive with my demanding work since he knows it pushes me to be a better person, but if a kid comes into the picture, I'm wondering if he would allow me to have such a stressful job. Heck, I wonder if I would even stay in the job if there will be risks on the kid/baby. I have a few friends who have been bedridden from Day 1 of being pregnant. I wonder how things will be... These are the things I do think about from time to tim...but recently seeing this ad, it brings about a lot more questions that E and I would need to discuss sooner or later. Speaking of babies, CL's going to be a mommy soon! You and B will surely be wonderful parents!

BIG THANKS TO THOSE WHO VOTED! Please check this out! I recently won Layout Of The Week here! I won for my layout titled, "The day started...". Thanks so much TTS and DawneC for voting my layout as Layout Of the Day to start with. :D

More news to come within the week. I'll post more by next week and hope to get some layouts out in either trad-scrap or digi-scrap. :D ********************************

Title: Have Some Fun Papers and Elements: Willow Wisp by Deanna Patterson/Shabby Scrap Designs Letters: Dotty Sticker Alpha by Deanna Patterson/Shabby Scrap Designs Font: Streamer Program: PS7.0