Challenge: Wedding Money Holder

My wedding money holder project is catching the fancy of a few of my friends...  Here's another one I made with a "Sunset" motif.

And wouldn't the newly-wed couple appreciate some wedding cash - for the savings towards a house, or to spend on a luxurious honeymoon vacation. ;)

Luckily, this paper from the SEI Moonrise Collection I found at the last minute was just perfect for this project! :)

Here you go...

Wedding Money Holder

This is with the "belt" detached from the envelope.

This is how it looks like inside with the matching note card with the word "Congratulations".

My project fits these challenges perfectly -

1. Tuesday Alchemy - Anything Goes
2. Sentimental Sundays - Celebrating the New
3. 613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes with the twist of LOVE
4. Lucky Flutterby Creations - Love-themed Project (no cards or LO)

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Challenge: Kissy-Kissy Congratulations Card

I am playing with my latest favourite digital image from TGF! This image is just soooo sweet, I can't get enough of it.

So here goes...

The damask/newsprint patterned paper is an oldie (but a goodie) from EP's For the Record by Bella Road collection.

This card is inspired by the challenges over at The Greeting Farm's Farm Fresh Friday - Message Me and Anyone for Anya - Damask Trumps Everything.

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Challenge: Kissy-Kissy

It's almost February, can you smell romance in the air? I DO! I DO! :)

And here's my "lovey-dovey" project fresh hot off the crafting table! LOL!

It is a wedding money holder.  The image is a digi from The Greeting Farm called Kissy-Kissy which I coloured in with Copics.  It is attached to a "belt" which holds the envelope closed.

This is how the inside looks like. I enclosed a decorated card as well for writing a message to the happy couple! :)

The paper is from EP's This & That Collection.  The dies are from MFT, the sentiment stamps are from MFT and Lili of the Valley.  Bling from KCK Crafts.

How do you like it? :)

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I am submitting my card project to these challenges -
1. Top Tip Tuesday - Lavishly Luscious Layers
2. All Sorts Challenge - Flower Power
3. Penny Black January Challenge - Love is in the Air
4. Simply Create Too - Anything Goes



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Greetings: Finalist at mywedding's December Couple of the Month

Hello, my craft-y friends.  I am posting this to ask a little favour from you.

If you happen to have an FB account, could you pop by the mywedding Facebook page and "LIKE" our photo.  mywedding is running a December Couple of the Month photo contest, and me and Hubby Cookie's pre-wedding photo is one of the finalist. :)

Here is the link, and here is our photo.

Thank you very much for your usual support of Wifey Cookie's little endeavours!



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Challenge Entry: Sketchy Thursdays 11.10

Here is my take on Sketchy Thursdays 11.10.  I entitled it "Sweet Bride" where I tried to capture the details of my wedding.

Dominant colour is fuchsia, a deeper shade of my favourite pink! :)  My wedding gown had nice beadwork and lace, which I also incorporated in my layout with the pretty sheer ribbon with damask pattern.  Plus the flowers, and it's perfect!

Close up.

I hope you like it! :)

Oh, and here's the original  sketch.

Also entering this to the Go Fish Challenge.

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Challenge Entry: Sketchy Thursdays 10.27

Here's my take on the latest sketch challenge over at Sketchy Thursdays.


I used one of my favorite photos taken during our wedding on 11 September 2010.  This one was taken at the grand staircase of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza.

A closer look at the details of my layout.  

Layout Recipe:

DP: Basic Grey - Curio Cotton, Prima - Reflections Paper Pack

Title: American Crafts (Glitter Foam Thickers) - Fancy

Flowers: Prima

Brad: We R Memory Keepers

Baker's Twine: Sew Easy Fancy Floss

Chipboard Text: Me & My Big Ideas - Ellen - Wedded Bliss

Photo Corner: KCK Craft

Foam Tapes: KCK Craft

Sketch: Sketchy Thursdays 10.27

Other challenges for this project:
1. Totally Paper Crafts - Glitter It!

     For my sentiment, I used glittery foam letters.  And the brad is glittered, too. :)

2. Sentimental Sundays - Birth Flower

     I am born in the month of March.  Daffodil is the birth flower for March.  The DP I used for this layout captures the colour tones of the daffodil blossom.

3. Little Red Wagon - Inspiration Pic

     

     The yellow flowers are present on the DP I used for my layout.  And no wedding is complete without a pretty cake, right? :)

4. Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (Plus a Bit of Bling if you want!)

     I have some sparkly and glittery foam letters on my LO! The brad is glittery, too. :)

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Challenge Entry: Once Upon a Sketch - October 15 2011

This is my interpretation of the sketch challenge over at Once Upon a Sketch this fortnight (15 October 2011).

The challenge was to use the recommended sketch and include a journalling with the given challenge criteria.

Sketch:

Journalling criteria: A most embarrassing/awkward/uncomfortable moment or characteristic/feature/habit/mannerism/quality or quirk you or someone around you possesses. Journal at least 2 SENTENCES on a moment that you will remember for all the wrong reasons.


Here is my layout I entitled LOST.  Read on to learn more. :)

Close up on the journalling, and other details.

I toned down  the colour scheme to match my photos.  It's a simple layout, but I think it looks quite elegant in it's simplicity.

Layout Recipe:

Cardstock: American Crafts
DP: Creative Imaginations
Rhinestone: Zva Creative
Brad: Sei
Chipboard Letters: My Mind's Eye - Lush
Punches: EK Success

LO Project: Scrapbooking Starter Class @ PaperMarket, The Clementi Mall

Yesterday, I went on a Scrapbooking Starter class at PaperMarket here in Singapore.  Well, I know it's quite odd for me to go on a starter class, but I just wanted to use up my complimentary class voucher which is expiring this month.

Well, it was a bit too basic for me, but I had tons of fun.  I have never scrapped in a group before.  Yesterday was a first for me, and I really enjoyed myself! :)

Our hostess was Grace.  She started off with an introduction to the different kinds of papers used for scrapping - patterend paper, glitter paper, felt paper, vellum, etc.  Then some tips and tricks on how to pick proper photos to scrap.  She also taught us how we can make our own basic flower embellishments with punched out flower dies, a paper piercer, and a brad.  She also showed some techniques like how to use the cutting tool, punchers, and some basic distressing.  They were all worthwhile, especially for beginners.  The two ladies I was in the class with found it really helpful, I think. :)

After the quick intros, we were asked to pick 3 papers to use on our layouts.  Since I brought some of our wedding photos to class, my choices were more on the romantic and lovey-dovey side.

We had 1.5 hours to put everything together with Grace's guidance.   And at the end of the session, this was my finished product.  And I am pleased with how it turned out!

Upon reaching home, I got a bit bothered by the "void" in the upper right area of the layout.  I thought it was quite bare, so I need to put something there.  I also added a ribbon on the tag, and made something up for the "journalling".  So the (ultimate) finished product now looks like this...

Nice.  Very nice. :)

Here's the layout recipe.


Base: Amy Tangerine Stitched Paper
DP: Bazzill Basics Paper - Love Story Collection
Lettering: American Crafts Foam Stickers - Fancy
Rhinestone: Zva Creative



I am thinking of framing it up.  It would be a pity to keep it in an album now, don't you think??

Thank you for looking! Leave me some love.

Philippine Adventure: I hate you, Pedring!

Yesterday, Pedring the typhoon battered the Philippines with lots of wind and rain.  It was a horror to watch the news seeing families being evacuated from their homes due to heavy flooding in certain areas of the metro.

But what really broke my heart is reading from a Philippine news website about the sad fate that hit 5-star hotel Sofitel in Manila along the Manila Bay.

Just a year ago, my Cookie and I spent our wedding weekend here.

And yesterday, all the grandeur of this place got washed away with the flood.  :'(

It's truly heart breaking.  But hopefully, they'd be back up on their feet again and soon...

Challenge Entry: Black, White & Gold Wedding Greeting

A card on a slow Saturday.

Another wedding inspired one.  It must be the paper. :D

Card Stock from American Crafts. Patterned Paper from Martha Steward Crafts - Neutrals.  Photo corner from KCK Crafts. Embellishments - Wedded Bliss from Ellen Krans.  Stamped wedding cake image from Inkadinkado - Sending Wishes.  Ink is Versafine Onyx Black.

This card enters into the following challenges -

1. Simon Says Who Wants Some Food and Drinks Challenge
2. Cute Card Thursdays - Challenge 178 - Weddings!
3. Card Sketch Challenge at The Pixie Cottage Challenge #83 - Big On Birthdays

Thank you for looking!  Want to see more, check out my Cards Gallery and Paper Projects Gallery.

Challenge Entry: Wedding Greetings

Another of my wedding inspired card creations. 

Cardstock and patterned paper from American Crafts and Martha Stewart Crafts
Stamp from Inkadinkado - Sending Wishes sent.
Ink from Making Memories.
Gold embellishments are just some beading stuff I had lying around. :)


This card enters into the following challenges for this week. :)

1. Cute Card Thursday - Challenge # 178 - Weddings!
2. Crafty Sentiments - No Sentiment Challenge

Challenge Entry: Wedding Inspired Card

Here is my latest card creation.  This time it is wedding inspired and is leaning more to earth color tones which is new for me since I am such a pastel fan. :) 

I am pleasantly surprised at how pretty it turned out to be.

Cardstock: American Crafts, Martha Stewart Crafts
Butterfly Embellies: Martha Stewart Crafts Stamp & Punch
Puncher: EK Success Edger Punch - Arch Scallop, EK Success Scallop Circle
Sentiment: Inkadinkado Expressions
Making Memories for the inking on the edges and the sentiment
Scrap gold ribbon from a Christmas present ;)

I am entering this wedding inspired card into these challenges.

1. Crafty Sentiments - Dies and Punches Challenge
2. Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - Challenge 43 - Use A Lot

As always, thank you for looking!  And please visit my Cards Gallery to see more of my card designs.

Cookie Wedding Journal: The Day

The red envelopes have been opened.  The photos have been uploaded and duly tagged.  And the white gown and suit have been dry cleaned.

Yes, it was a wonderful wedding.  I have not spoken about it at length here on Cookie Adventures but just by viewing the photos, you'll definitely have a clear picture of the memorable day that Lord and I, and our special guests had that day. :)

So, here it goes... Enjoy!

Wedding Preparations
Where: Sofitel Philippine Plaza

Marriage Ceremony
Where: Binondo Church

After Wedding Photoshoot
Where: Sofitel Philippine Plaza

Wedding Banquet
Where: La Castellana

And of course, a few fun shots from the photobooth! :)

It is indeed the happiest day in the life of the Cookies. And we have all of our families and friends to thank for making it really special.  But of course, the people who have worked long and hard to make it happen are our real heroes.

Malou Castillejos - Bridal Gown, Groom's Suit, Entourage Gown's
Ralph Alejandrino - Photography and Video
Val Villarin - Bride's Hair and Makeup
Mindy Ordonez of Theme Park Events Specialists - Full Wedding Coordination
Impressions Music Ensemble - Entertainment
Hizon's Catering - Wedding Banquet
La Castellana - Reception Venue


Wanna see more?  Check out  more Cookie Wedding photos here.