The Joy in Receiving

I always believe that there is joy in giving. But lately, I also discovered the joy in receiving, be it pasalubong, SWAPs, RAKS or prizes.

It seems that the phrase "the merry month of May", May being a month of fiestas and festivals was true for me this year. I received so much blessings during this month in the form of scrapbook goodies from friends and scrapbook contests/challenges organizers/scrapbook store owners.

Let me share with you the yummy scrapbook goodies I received.

PASALUBONGS from Scrappin' Mom and OZ girl, Joanne Yap, Cheche's sister from the US and Liezl's friend from Canada (talking about the advantage of having friends with the same interest, kasama ka sa hatian ng goodies):











Thank you so much, ladies!

SWAP from June aka bbhome for the Scrappin Kids' Envelope SWAP:


Thanks so much, June!

RAKS and PRIZES from joining challenges/contests:


Thanks to Issa, SK's Resident DT and a dear dear friend for this RAK. This is for submitting four entries to her SK Fiesta Challenge last May. It always pays when you're masipag.


This one is from A Peek Into Yesterday's DT, Linda for winning in her challenge during NSD 2009. Thanks, Linda!


This is from Mich and Wati of Scrappin Kids for winning in the February and April Design Team Challenges. Thanks Mich and Wati!

plus a BONUS RAK from SK's DT, Yvette (it was in her challenge that my LO Be True won):


Thanks Yvette for this wonderful owl and epoxy stickers. Yvette made this owl embellie herself out of felt. Yvette is accepting orders if you're interested.


For winning in Coordinates Collection Monthly Scrap Challenges, I got to spend $10 in the store. Thanks to CC's owner, Jamie.

And for winning the December Photo Challenge and A Year in Review Contest at A Peek Into Yesterday, I got to spend $30 in the store. Here are the items I got:


Assorted pp's (Mustard Moon, Cosmo Cricket, Bo Bunny and Jillibean Soup)


Jenni Bowlin pp's and BINGO cards


MM Tiny alphas and a ribbon


KI lace papers


My Little Shoebox pp's

And last but not the least is another one from APIY for winning in their April Weekly Challenges ($20 GC):


Thanks to APIY owner, PAT!

RAKS, RAKS, RAKS!!!!

As of this time, my father is in the hospital (Calamba Doctors Hospital) due to the mild stroke he suffered two days ago. We hope and pray for his speedy recovery. I went there early in the morning today but got home in the afternoon. I did some pages for Scrappin Kids' Weekend Crop.

Speaking of crops, here is the RAK I won from one of SK's monthly crops:


This one is from Vivs of Brunei, a RAK I won in her challenge last January 2009.

Here's another RAK for winning in Journaling Junkie's March Contest:



Thanks to Stefanie Semple for this RAK!

Another one from Aggie, my co-Scrapmuse member for a challenge she issued last March:


Thanks Aggie! Loved those clear stamps...

Next one is from Jazz, also from Brunei:


For the SK flower swap


A RAK for participating Scrap Inspire Create's January 09 contest. Thanks Jazz!

And last but not the least, a gift from Scrapwords' very generous owner, Leslie Ackman:

Some Fancy Pants, Prima and OA rubons


Stickers galore!!!


Fancy Pants ribbons and cards...


Prima journaling cards and flowers


Fancy Pants papers and overlays


Prima papers

A card from Leslie:

What's with me?

I haven't scrapped for quite sometime. My 15th layout for the year and my last as of this time was completed during Dra. Rita's birthday celebration last January 25.

I've been dying to scrap but I was busy with work, work, work!!! I was part of a writing team tasked to produce a book on Organic Rice Production (in Filipino, in press as of this time). I was able to come up with 6 out of the 12 chapters. Then came some work-related trips to Geo Farm in Bayambang, Pangasinan and Baguio City last Feb 7-8, to Alaminos and Pangasinan last February 21-22 plus some class trips in nearby towns. I also had some parts of the house repaired and repainted including my scrapbook area. I'll post some photos of my scrapbook area's new look one of these days.

BTW, I received several RAKs and prizes from the US (Kristi Smith) and My Scrapbook Nook, Singapore (Marix) and Philippines (Nina). Still waiting for one coming from Malaysia, another one from Brunei and one from the US. Still have to spend some GC's from Coordinates Collection, A Peek into Yesterday and ScrapAttack Scrapbooking (courtesy of Scrap Stars) amounting to $50.

Here are my prizes and RAKs:


From Kristi for winning in her monthly blog challenge


From My Scrapbook Nook - its December kit




From Marix for winning in her Triple Treat #1


Another one from Marix for winning in her Triple Treat #2. So so LUCKY, huh..


From Nina for joining her blog challenge

Thanks ladies....

Now, guess what's making me busy these days? Here it is:


I'm in love with frogs.


I've been busy hunting for froggie stuff here, there and everywhere!


A closer look of my froggie collection


I'm loving all the green!!!

My DD Dannah's birthday is fast approaching. On Sunday she'll be turning 12. She celebrated her birthday in school today, today being the last day of their final examination. Here are what I prepared for her birthday:


Invites for the girls (I used my scraps to make these tags.)


For the boys (I used only one pp's to make all these tags.)


For the teachers (I placed a poem entitled "Why God created teachers in front of the tags.)

Her giveaways:





Prizes for the games:



Dannah and some of her classmates and teachers:









Love these cupcakes:




ADVANCE HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DARLING DANNAH!!!!

Last set of Prizes for the Year

I received my last set of prizes for the year, one from Singapore and three from the US.

Here is my prize for winning Scrappin Kids' Mini Me Contest last September for my Oriental Beauty layout:



Thanks to Wati and the rest of the SK Crew. Thanks to Alden, Liezl's DH for bringing home my prize from Singapore!

Here are my prizes for the US from...

...Scrapmuse for winning in the Fall Festival Crop last September


A Bo Bunny Travel Kit complete with a mini album, papers and embellishments

I also won a $14.5 GC from this crop. Here's what I got:



Thanks to Traci, Scrapmuse's owner for this prizes!

...Color Me Daisy for winning in the Farewell to Summer Crop last September. Here's my prize, their September Main Kit:



Thanks Michelle for this wonderful kit!

...and lastly from My Scrapbook Nook for winning in one of their challenges during their Virtual Crop last July:



Special thanks to Chiqui Gutierrez' sister for including these prizes in the BBox.