2020 Beginner's Pack! Excess of 2019 Materials!

Are you searching for the best planner for you, mom? Sticking with the budget? You got to finish reading everything here!

"Before discovering the word "planner," I've been a fan of "Scrapbooking." It all started from my late high school days when I learn to reuse previous projects to complete another one. Living below the average salary, my mom has no extra funds to support my materials like stickers, stamps, washi tapes and etc. But as a child who really wants to push a successful compilation of colorful pages, I decided to reuse and recycle my sisters' excess materials and old projects found in our cabinets."

As a millennial mom, nothing new with waking up seeing a bunch of planner moms on my Facebook or Instagram newsfeed. Even my Pinterest feeds show lots of it! I have tried a dated planner, but it never worked. (for me? lol!) I tried checking some planners from popular coffee shops, I even got two for free, but I end up giving them to my friends!

As I go back to my cabinet, piles of loose Kraft papers, washi tapes bought from the "mine all you can" thread of a planner group, stamps I purchased last year, and the pens gifted to me last Christmas. I realized that it can be my "dream" planner.

There are nothing wrong with buying expensive planners and some craft pieces, but if you can just save that cash for other things that are on top of the priority list, you can still create the best planner for you by doing it yourself or what they call "DIY."

Should we need a bunch of washi tapes?
Should we use expensive pens?
How about stickers? Is it really needed?

Black Gel Pens! For grocery list to planners! Why not!

This first part of the "Junk Journal's for Mom's " will give you a checklist of the best tips, cheap materials, and nearest stores that you will be amused how affordable their prices are!

THE MAIN PAGES: Materials and Papers(Leaves)

• Kraft Papers can be bought from 50 pesos to 120 pesos per 100 pages (A5 Size). I chose A5 and the one which is not less than the size of 3x3 sheets because it fits the pocket of my bag!
• Planner Groups are your best friends! I bought a handful of craft materials for the price of 250 from a "mine all you can" thread!

MY PAPER CLIPS CLIPS AND CLIPS!

• I used clips! Multipurpose! I exceptionally reuse this for budgeting, to sort bills and attached it to the receipt! WOAH!
• I use a refillable gel pens in writing!
• I am not a fan of too many colors on some days. You can really rely on this when everything is messy, or you are in a hurry! A black gel pen is a staple!
• Washi Samplers is love! I am so lucky to catch new designs and prints because of buying these samplers! PLUS! They are cheaper! (Especially from a destash thread!)

I bought this for less than  100 pesos last year! Woot woot!

CHEAP FINDS! WHERE TO GO?

Never be afraid of starting your own planner journey, we can do it!

How about you mom? What money-saving planner tips you got there?#

Stigmata of The Holy Ghost (My Personal Favorite!)

Walking down the memory lane, I always see my father teaching us how to write and draw. The feeling always went back every time I visit an art exhibit or a museum. I always love colors, forms and interesting images made by points or dots.

 Last Thursday is one of the most refreshing events I ever attended as a blogger mom who was an artist on stage. Seeing paintings and artworks hanged on every panel amuses me. As I have been surrounded by a bunch of artists that very moment, I realize that every art or painting they put up is a story made of life.

The Birth of  Art de Triomphe

"It was just a dream. And now I met these people who share the same ideas, same vision and courage, we took the chance." That is what Ma'am Bernadette Gular said to me. As she opens her home to be the haven of these artists to share their creations with the public. After more than two decades of living away from the city, she went back and reconnect with some people at Philippine Women's College. Then she met a few people, including Peter Amaya, who was also working in the said school at that time. Then they started creating small steps of bringing back classism to the people of today. As they share the same advocacy and dedicated everything to God. They had their soft opening last October 2019, and just this January 16, 2020, they launched it to the public.

Kristo 2020: Unto Rebirth in Mindanao

As Ma'am Bernadette started making this vision come true, her colleagues Salvador J. Ching already conceptualized Kristo 2020 since 2005. Collaborating with him gives her a spark to make a move. Teaming up with the best artists, including Mr. Rodney Yap, who also tap artists outside the city. The launching was joined by Maru Aihara, Peter Amaya, Shaira Ancheta, Glenn Baga, Bienvenido Bones Bañez Jr., Romilo "Do Dong" Caballero , Johnny Cabañero, Bryan Cabrera, Arvin Cantalejo, Nil Capinianes, Reneboy Chua, John Renzo Daquigan. Tristan Rae Daran, Romeo Dumuk III, Gemarie Gamas, Mean Tan Guinoo, Bernadette Gular, Toym Imao, Noby Juno Jr, Gabrielle Macavinta, Omar Noble, Isang Ondon, Dominador Pamisa Jr. , Imelda Pangan, Lito Pepito, Joaquin Sala, Rob Tanedo, Lawrence Christopher Tulio, Dominic Turno, and Lino Velchez.

The exhibit comprises a line up of paintings and artworks that mesmerize the audience with the image of Jesus Christ and also tells a deep story. Each artwork is not just a mere painting hanged in there for aesthetics. Everything tells a history. A long dramatic description of Jesus into their lives.

Walking to Each Artistry's Dimension ( Gallery)

Me and Gabrielle "Elle" Macavinta, who leads the external operations and hands-on organizer of the launching

Elle's work of Art. So lovely!

Ma'am Bernadette, Me and Elle (So much love and lightness with these ladies.)

Madam Ford of Ford Academy of Arts Davao who graced the event

 Lessons from Art de Triomphe's Artists

Thoughts to Ponder

Until our next "art meet-up"!
Love and Courage,
Mommybabe