Free Printable Chip Bags: Swiftie (Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour)

It happened on a random day. It was the early 2000s and my dad was playing his radio as usual. Just as I was approaching him, the speakers blasted Teardrops on My Guitar and we both looked at each other and mouthed "ang ganda" (it's beautiful) as we didn't want to interrupt the song. We didn't have access to cable tv or the internet back then and I had no idea who was singing just that I would always look forward to hearing her on the radio. That's how this debut Swiftie was born and the rest is history. Seriously, I could go on but it'll take an entire day and I don't want this to end up like a novel! *laughs* Fast forward to three hundred takeout coffees later,  I've been trying to get tickets to the Taylor Swift: Eras Tour but I didn't survive the great war for any of the 2023 and 2024 stops. I designed some free printable chip bag templates as packaging for cookies that I was hoping to bake for fellow Swifties (ifykyk) or I could fill them with stationery that I designed. That was the idea. I didn't get the tickets and I was about to shelf this but I figured, why not share it? They could be fun for some Taylor Swift-themed parties!

Free Printable Chip Bags: Tomorrow x Together (TXT Act: Sweet Mirage)

Concerts are back and you know what else is fun aside from the actual shows? The fan community! The freebies, giveaways, trading, games, and activities have become such a fun way to interact and bond with fellow fans that it has become a tradition amongst concert goers. Last year, we gave away TXT Moabong sticker sheets and keychains for the Act: Lovesick in Manila. For Act: Sweet Mirage this year, I thought I'd make something that all MOAs can use for their Tomorrow x Together freebies so I created these free printable chip bag templates.

Free Printable Stickers: Pastel Journal and Planner Labels

Free printable stickers anyone? I was initially playing with an old project's file and came across these unused shapes and elements. I figured that it would be best to put them to good use while I continue to practice during my break. Not to sound like a workaholic there. I just wanted to play and somehow make art that really has no purpose (at first). Just because and see if something comes out of it. Then I remembered this friend that I made through the internet many years ago (blogging at first and then eventually we found ourselves sharing BTS and Taylor Swift memes in our DMs). She has these planner and journal spreads and I thought it would be cool to make stickers for them. Of course they had to be pastel printable stickers. An ode to my teenage color palette.

Bejeweled Concert Outfit Ideas with Popilush Shapewear

 

Hey lucky one. If you managed to win the great war and snatched tickets to an iconic concert tour, you're probably wondering which outfits to pack (or make) just in time for the show. With hundreds of songs and lyrics (not to mention music videos and actual tour outfits) to draw inspiration from, it can be pretty overwhelming. But if there's one very iconic piece of clothing from the show, it's definitely the many bejeweled bodysuits. You're in luck because I've compiled some ideas on how you can shine and make your own with Popilush shapewear.

How to Upload a Digital Planner to Good Notes

Digital planners and journals have changed the way we take notes for work, for school and for pretty much anything. You can even use them to document memories much like a good old scrapbook. So you go ahead and download GoodNotes or Notability (two of the many digital note taking apps available) and now you're wondering... where are all the pretty notebooks and planners that everyone's been using? The secret lies in predesigned digital planners and I'll teach you where and how to download, upload/import, and use them.

Ko-fi Shop Open (FAQs + Freebies)

I know you've got some questions. Yes, Anne's Scribbles and Doodles is the name of this blog from ten years ago. But this time, it's going to be more than that. It's a shop. It's my creative gallery. A playground of sorts. And I've finally launched it! Here's everything you need to know about my freebies, digital planners, printables and upcoming merch line.

Anne's Scribbles and Doodles

Hello. How have you been? Is anyone still reading this? Do people still read blogs these days? I hope. Call me old school but I still love long-form content. There's something about it that just feels familiar and nostalgic, like an old treehouse you used to play in with your childhood friends.

Instagram Story Templates + GIFs: 2gether The Series / Still 2gether

My blog posts over the past few years have been different versions of "hi, I guess I'm back" and then poof I'm gone again. My sincere apologies. Adulting got the best of me and then there's the pandemic. But enough about that. I finally had the time and energy to share this personal project I did during quarantine... a year ago: more Instagram Story Templates + GIFs (born from my fascination over this Thai BL show called 2gether The Series/Still 2gether and the rebirth of my love for gifs which began with my powerpoint presentations back in high school).

Dear Diary: It's Been a While

Dear Diary... It's been a while. How have you been? My writing, in its purest and most personal form, has taken the backseat for a few years. I didn't think the journey would be this long but it was. It came with so much introspection, unlearning, rediscovering and soul searching. There were no maps or signs. Not even any directions or a random stranger to ask help from. But I'm here now and while I'm not sure if this is home, it sure feels like it. I feel like myself more than I've ever been and isn't that comforting? Home? Home.

Romblon Travel Diary: Binucot Beach

When my grandma told me we'd go on a vacation in the middle of nowhere, the idea sounded straight out of a horror movie. Gladly, the islands of Romblon, Philippines proved otherwise. It was this untouched and beautiful paradise, far from the noise and pollution of the busy metropolis. There wasn't even any (consistent or strong) internet service! Social media detox anyone? But I digress. Romblon was the perfect escape and one day we decided to spend an afternoon at the Binucot Beach, frolicking by the shore and drinking/eating coconuts freshly plucked from the tree!

Instagram Story Templates: Getting to Know You (Part Two)

I don't know about you but my love affair with teal (and pastels mixed with warm metals) has been consistently strong for a while now. While I did skip on the gold and copper for these Instagram Story templates, I made sure to pack it with quite the decent amount of teal together with a few others that I think would complement it. What do you think?

Instagram Story Templates: Getting to Know You (Part One)

I've always had this itch to create. Be it a DIY project, a piece of poetry, a random doodle or a dish, there's always this intense craving to do something with my hands. It's almost addicting. So when I had to learn Adobe Illustrator for work this year, I decided I might as well give myself a project of sorts; hence, these Instagram Story templates!

Taking the Backseat

In the past year, I have come to realize that a person can have a lot of passions. They can be anything really, even out of this world. The thing with passion though is that it’s not something we’re born with. It’s something we come to discover on our own over time. What many (and I for a while) fail to understand is that they evolve. They have seasons and they come in different frequencies and timeframes. They arrive in numbers or slowly and every so often. Some of them we outgrow while others we have yet to discover. It’s normal and there’s nothing wrong with that.

Word Vomit: Don't Listen to Society

Writing this feels rebellious. As a kid who grew up wanting to always do what's expected of her, putting my thoughts into words is both liberating and treacherous. I say that because I've been known to always watch my words (and my heart). 

Best Friend

His heart was hammering in his rib cage like a shaken up soda wanting to burst out of its can. "I think I like you." He said. His voice trembled but not without the intensity that his courage could muster. 

Puerto Galera Travel Diary: Tamaraw Falls

In a country where it's almost always hot and humid and you can sweat buckets just by literally sitting down for a whole day, I've come to adore the relief that cool fresh water brings. And for a ₱30 entrance fee, you can enjoy this perfect respite alongside a majestic view of the Tamaraw Falls in Puerto Galera. Not bad huh?

Word Vomit: 25 and Perfectly Imperfect

I used to think that I'll have things figured out by adulthood. (Read 20's post-university.) Surprise! I don't. While 10 year old me would be disappointed and my 16 year old self would definitely panic, present Anne would be totes okay with it. Wow, I never thought I'd say that. Time apparently changes a lot of things. Even people. Even me.

Puerto Galera Travel Diary: Virgin Island

The best thing about living in an archipelago is that you never really run out of beaches. They're pretty abundant and one lifetime isn't enough to see all of them. That and they come in many forms too. The powder white sands are no doubt a tourist favorite but for some reason I like the ones where black and white sands meet. They look so magical to me. But Virgin Island in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro serves up a different charm and one that satisfied me nonetheless.

How to Travel Without a Passport

Itching to travel but don't have the bucks to get your passport tattooed? Me too! *ugh* But as what I'd like to tell my friends, you don't have to burn through your bank account to have an adventure of a lifetime. There are ways for us to travel without having to cross continents or carve a gaping hole on our wallets. Curious yet? I've got some tricks! (Stay till the end for a surprise.)

Spotlight: Nicole Angeles aka Riyokki

Some girls are made of sugar, spice and everything nice but Nikki, known to the internet as Riyokki, is full of sarcasm, sass and pastel class. Her art is the perfect juxtaposition of sweet and sassy. With illustrations that depict pop culture, online trends and to some extent teenage angst, it's no surprise why a lot of her works went viral on Facebook. They're relatable, current and hands-down humorous. I can't help but wonder what goes into this artist's head. Luckily, she's glad to let me (and you) in.