We are excited to introduce this month’s Daisy Devotion, Janis Medina-Maghinay, a scrapbooker from the Philippines.  Her bold use of colors leave us breathless.  She is always spreading sunshine on our Message Boards. We are happy to share with you a little more about fellow Daisy.

message board name… is Janis.

living in…. Manila, Philippines

my favorite cocoa Daisy Kit.. would have to be the October 2009 Kit. I was able to create a lot of layouts, one of which will be pubbed over at Creating Keepsakes this August 2010!!! ;o)

scrapbooking since….. April 2008 and never looked back. I was bullied by my sister to go with her in a crop. Brought a pen and a pair of scissors along with me and got amazed with the wealth of gadgetry and paperdom the gals had with them when I came in. LOL. )
work space… is an itty bitty space comprised of a long table with the floor as extension.

my style... is versatile. I can very much adapt to the papers and embellishments that I design with although a play on bold and bright colors usually stands out on my layouts (hence, the monicker Ms. Bold and Bright among friends!). I have a penchant for elaborate layouts – - I soo love putting details, layers and textures on my pages!!!
color preference… signature bold and bright!!! (I’ll let you in a little secret, I’m purple-challenged!!!)
childhood ambition… to be a flight stewardess. Really. LOL. I guess I was fascinated with airplanes and traveling the world. I still am. ;o)

soundtrack… Listens to The Beatles, Abba, BeeGees, The Carpenters, Michael Buble while driving (all hubby’s music!!!). Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga while working out. I prefer to scrap in silence though, if you must ask.
retreat…. a bar of chocolate will do (ooohhh, it’s a toss between Toblerone’s and Cadbury’s Fruit and Nuts). ;o)
wildest dream… run away with hubby and go in a European tour. Renew our vows in Eiffel Tower. Walk the streets of Milan in those Carrie Bradshaw outfits. Perform liposuction magically. LOL!!!

biggest challenge… doing the balancing act of being a mom, a wife, a sister, a friend, a career woman, an artist, a person. Sometimes I wish I have more than 24 hours a day. I guess I just try and make the most of every minute that I have.
alarm clock... is set at 6am but I rarely get up at that time!!!
perfect day … is anyday, with the family just hanging out together.

my first job… is where I met my hubby almost 11 years ago. I was an associate auditor and he was a tax consultant (yup, we’re both CPAs).

inspiration… my family. They’re my life.

indulgence… a slice of chocolate moist cake. Wait, who am I kidding? I’d take the whole cake, please. ;o)
last purchase… scrappy purchase – - Zutter Distress-It-All. Not scrappy – - black sandals with about 3.5 inch stiletto heels. Not too comfortable I admit, but makes me feel tall and sexy. LOL. ;o)

proudest moment.… bringing my daughter and my newly born son to my parents’ grave. Makes me sad every time I remember that they didn’t live long enough to see my youngest… but I’m comforted by the fact that I know that they’re watching over us all the time. ;o)

my life… is blessed and for that I’m thankful. ;o)