an angel for an angel

I made this one for 1 month and a half every single day. I swear. I was pregnant and bored out of my wits since hubby was off to work and I was stuck at home.

This is for my baby and it hangs in our room as a constant reminder of the wonderful blessing that we have received from up above.

Our own cherub, our son.

B with Maternal Grandparents

So, we spent the day wiht MY family and it was so nice. Good food, continuous conversation ... lovely day .... =p Am. So. Happy.

My Dad held Brent for the first time and it made me feel so happy. B was so behaved (thank God!) and just kept pplaying and making wailing sounds. They just loved him to bits and pieces.

I'm just so grateful for these moments coz there was a time I thought it would never happen.

Thank you God, for another chance.

framed heart

Awww .. .the stuff I see on the net ... makes me just wanna stay at home for a week and do nothing but crafts ... like this one which I saw in whip up.

I'm thinking of copying the way the smaller frame is slanted but adding other stuff into it ... like lil colorful buttons for baby frames ... lil hearts for lovers frame ... flower stuff for girls .. .and caps for boys.

What ya think? Good idea?

list of ideas

Okay .. .before everything goes to oblivion (I have short memory) I need to list everything that I've seen so far from blogs and sites that I visit that I know I will one day do as well ...

1) chime made of teacups
2) capiz shells as wall decor
3) card with a stiletto in front and some beads with the person's name
4) an inspiration wall
5) a mini shelf thing for my sister with lil trinkets in it to serve as a wall decor .. .but it will most likely have really girly stuff since my sister is into that ... (note to self: must go to flea markets and garage sale for unique stuff)
6) a card stand like the one posted below ... so dang pretty ...

7) a table like this but with different stuff in it instead of marbles ... I'm sure it would be so cool and can even be an icebreaker for converstaions

Magnet Mania

Finally, I found something which I haven't found in the craftblog I've been visiting. And this ties up with one of my collections; magnets.

So for those people who want to make a personalized gift for someone but can only handle cutting and gluing stuff together, this one's for you. Credit for the instruction goes to Jane Swanson.

Magnet making:

Obtain a puzzle. This can be as simple as rummaging through your child’s toy closet or buying one at a discount store. Puzzles can vary from sturdy six-piece preschool puzzles to larger floor puzzles. Cardboard or wooden puzzles can be used, but the thick wooden puzzles seem to be most popular as they provide a sturdier base for painting and stamping techniques.

Choose a theme. Themes can range from Baby Pink/Blue, Classic TV, The Letter J, Paris/France, Vintage Victorian, Nautical or whatever topic interests you. Write the theme on the back of each puzzle piece as well as a directional arrow showing the position of the piece in the overall puzzle. Each puzzler/player may have many different puzzle pieces arriving to be altered and it is helpful to have the basic information on the back of each piece explaining the theme and how that piece should face in the final composition.
Alter the puzzle piece. These mini canvases are open to the imagination. Paints or colorful patterned paper, 3D elements such as charms or buttons, or stamps and ink can be used to create an artistic masterpiece.
Assemble the final puzzle. Once the piece is altered it is sent back to the original owner who then has a completed altered puzzle that mysteriously harmonizes with these individual components.

lots and lots of ideas

So much stuff I see on the net ... thanks to angry chicken who doesn't even know I'm alive ... I sure wish I was near them so they'd send me stuff as well via post and I can send them stuff as well ... they have the cutest things on their blog ... really .... her friends and the blogs she follows are so cool ... I've made it a point to visit them when I can ...

So here are some stuff that I want to have ... *any carpenters out there who wanna make this for a few measly pesos?*





See the bag holder on the side? The left side? Yep, I want one of those ... sigh ... so many things that I want ... wish I could make it myself but I'd most likely bang my thumb into pieces if I try to do it.





And I love the shelves here ... reminds me of my bookshelf but I'm thinking of putting in papers and stickers and trinket stuff in them shelves ... for my scrapbooks and cross stitch patterns.

Someone send me some nice patterns ... please ... I beg you ...

Erm, these pictures are from Posie bdw.












Don't you just love the box? The shelves? It's so cute ... either she actually layed out those things for the photo shoot or she's one heck of a designer ... still, I'm in love.

to have list ....

Okay .... its now official ..I will be adding and checking off stuff in this entry soon as I actually get me one 'em ...
















I'm sure I'll be adding some more stuff in this entry soon as I am able to take a peek at other crafsters site =) The inspirational wall and the pic of the magazine boxes were all lifted from Bird in the Hand. Thanks much. =p








Also, here are some more stuff that I've seen that I so wanna copy .. this scrapbook cabinet I saw in cotton strudel's site. Love it so much my heart literally ached.













The sewing corner is to die for ... my mother in law would faint (hhmm ... I should get her this for Mother's Day.) I just love the details and the way its all propped up ...

My mother, Mommy Lou

It's official. My mom has gone off the deep end. First thing I read upon waking up was a text message from her asking if my hubby and I have any issues with her. I was like, WTF? LoL!

I feel bad though coz I know I've been neglecting our relationship as mother and daughter and I ahven't been bringing Brent over for a month now. We've just been so busy but I promise to make it up to her.



She's a great mom you see. Of course we've had our shares of ups and downs but she's been tehre for me even when I don't deserve her help or support. I jus thope that I will be able to do the same for my kid when he grows up and does somethign that will turn my head 360 degrees .... =p

Here's a pic of the phenomenal woman I am talking about, my mother (here with my biggest blessing, Brent).

B's 1st Party

It's over. After preparing for a week, it's finally over and done with. Thank God it seemed a huge success. Food was overflowing and drinks were everywhere. Gifts were really cute and fabulous.

Above are some pics for you guys to feast your eyes on ... that's his loot bags, gifts, barong tagalog, and souvenirs that were given away. =)

tagged!

I was reading thimble's blog and she posted something that I thought would be fun to do. So anyone reading this, you feel like doing it as well ... go ahead. You've been tagged. If you don't wanna know anything more about me coz you're info overloaded already ... skip! =p

Four Jobs You’ve Had In Your Life
1) modelling
2) events organizer
3) call center agent
4) team leader for an internet research company




Four Places You Have Lived
1) Manila
2) Cebu
3) Baguio
4) erm ... that's it =)

Four Albums You Can’t Hear Too Often
1) BEP
2) Linkin Park
3) Instrumental Love Songs
4) Soundtrack of 50 First Dates

Four Favorite Books
1) Remembrance
2) Knight in Shining Armor
3) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
4) Perfect


Four Movies You Could Watch Over and Over (it's so obvious I love to dance)
1) Dirty Dancing
2) Bring It On
3) Miss Congeniality
4) Centerstage

Four TV Shows You Love to Watch
1) Charmed
2) Dawsons Creek
3) Desperate Housewives
4) FRIENDS

Four Places You Have Been On Vacation
1) Cebu
2) Batangas
3) Baguio
4) Bicol

Four Websites You Visit Daily
1) Pinoy Rickey
2) Pinoy Exchange
3) Starstruck TV
4) Post Secret

Four Of Your Favorite Foods
1) Chocolate
2) Pasta
3) Chicken
4) Shrimp

Four Places You Would Rather be Right Now
1) London
2) Disneyland
3) Hawaii
4) California

So there it is. =)

Collectibles and Collections

And because I'm new at blogging and I have so many pictures that I want to share to everyone (never mind if no one really reads my blog nor comments) here are my collections ...

This is my collection of books ... lots of trashy stuff actually ... romance novels (must nurture the romantic in me) self help books (what to expect, chicken soup for the soul, don't sweat the small stuff ...) sweet valley (I refuse to give them up, they were my companion in nursing my borken heart back in high school) and of course Harry Potter! Gotta love him!








Here's my picture frame collection. I hate those drabby brown old picture frames ... love the kitchy ones coz I'm kikay. I could deal with the balck and white ones ... actually I am planning on enlarging a black and white picture of my son and getting it framed ... sorta like this but much, much better.









And my most beloved collection of magnets ... arent' they nice? Some were given by friends who cared enough but most were bought at flea markets. I just love the feeling of finding an uber cute one at such a cheap price. Yep, I'm a cheapskate. Gotta be y'know. I am a MOM after all. =p









From time to time though, I indulge. I think I have all the Starbucks magnets that made it here in our country. Most of this were given by friends and dates from when I was single. Hihihi! =) Oh, and that frame with a picture is of the sweetest couple. =p

B's Baptism

Yesterday was B's big day ... he's a true blue Christian now ... wonderful day ...wonderful guests .. .wonderful presents ... B looked so gwapo in his barong Tagalog ... sigh ... =)

The baptism was really well thought of .. .all the rituals was there ... it was so cool ... there was the cross sign on the forehead, the water thing, the candle, and even a cap and cloth ritual. First time I've been in one of them ceremonies. =p

B Sitting on His Own

I will post a picture soon but for now ... I am so happy .... whopee!!!! Yep, I'm jumping up and down ... okay I'm not but inside I am ... B finally sat for the first time ... on his own ... after weeks of falling flat on his face he finally did it! Congratulations baby! =)

Next I know you'll be walking around and Mommy would need to keep every single breakable thing in the house for the next 5 years. Can't wait. =p

pissed off B

Funniest pic ever ... he looked mighty upset here though I have no idea why ... maybe too much attention ... too little space ... still ... loved the look on his face ... it reminds me of .... ME! =p

This is B's foot. Big huh? Hehe ... was actually trying to take a pic of him lying down but he put up his foot suddenly and voila! Here's the pic ...

So does big feet mean .... ?