Tools that I use for scrapbooking and cardmaking

Hello everyone!  I just want to let you know what tools I use for scrapbooking and cardmaking.  I'll let you know where I get them.  Happy S.C.R.A.P.ing! :)

My Basic Tools:

• Paper Trimmer - I'm using the 12-inch paper trimmer from Provocraft.
• Ruler - I use 2:  a metal ruler and a T-square ruler, both of which I got from National Bookstore.
• Adhesive - I use several:  Bostik GluTack, Orions Magic Glue Tape, and Aleene's Jewel-It Embellishing Glue.  The first two I get from National Bookstore while the Aleene's is from the Craft World store in SM Megamall.
• Pencil and Eraser
• White Pen Marker - I use 2:  Sakura Souffle White (available in Saizen and NBS) and Shneider 278 White Paint-Marker 0.8mm (available in Office Warehouse)
• Black permanent Marker - I use Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Permanent Marker also available at NBS.
• Cardstocks and Patterned Paper - I use ordinary cardstocks which you can buy at any local bookstore such as National Bookstore and SM Department stationery section.  I got the patterned papers from Memory Lane Store, a specialty store for scrapbooking materials owned by Ms. Helen Chua.  I love going to their store and they also have an online store.  You can check out their website at this link: 

           http://memorylanestore.net/memorylanestore/index.php

My Joy, My Life

Here are the two most important persons in my life.  They keep me happy and alive.  They inspire me, encourage me, let me be the best that I can be.  They are the source of my joy...they are my life...

Card Making

I love making cards.  It relaxes me.  It helps me gather my thoughts.  It stimulates my mind to be creative. 
I usually make cards at night after I put my daughter, Nina, to bed.  Before Nina was born, I make scrapbook page layouts but due to my tight schedule, creating cards became my outlet for creativity. 
I learned a lot of  the basics of cardmaking from Kristina Werner, she's one of the Garden Girls at Two Peas in a Bucket. (http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/) You can visit her blog and read her article on Cardmaking101, a 4-part article on cardmaking for beginners.  I really love her work.  Here's a link to that article:
http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/?cat=38

Cardmaking is a fun way to channel one's creativity.  It's a joy for me to give these cards to my friends and loved ones.  Here are just some of the cards that I made.  Don't worry I'll share with you how I make some of my cards in my next post.  Happy S.C.R.A.P.ing! :)

I made this card for Vikka, my husband's neice, for her 12th birthday.

I made this card using my Making Memories Slice Die-Cutting Machine.  I used the Basics 1 design card to cut out the flower and the word "enjoy".

This cards is inspired by the layout made by Kristina Werner in one of her Finally Friday posts.  Here's a link to that post: 
http://www.kwernerdesign.com/blog/?p=5037
But instead of using felt flowers, I cut out the flowers in my MM Slice using the Basics 2 design card.

why S.C.R.A.P.?

Hello everyone!  I love to  S.C.R.A.P.  Not just scrapbooking but S.C.R.A.P.  What does it stands for?
It means I love...
S. - crapbooking and Sewing
C. - rafting, Crocheting and Cooking
R. - ecycling
A. - rtworks like painting, sketching and drawing
P. - laying musical instruments like the piano and organ; and most
             Parenthood!
I hope I could share with everyone my thoughts, my ideas and what I've learned. Happy S.C.R.A.P.ing! :)