Boys Rule kit projects :)

I have a bunch of projects to share with you today! When I create a project for Boys Rule, I post it on the BR blog and share it on my online galleries throughout the web.. however I've forgotten to post some on my own blog! Ugh! I need to get with the program.. lol I promise I won't be so lacking in the future :)

So here are several projects I created with the Boys Rule kits from May and June.

May sketch challenge and using the May kit...

My take..

A sketch challenge at The Paper Variety using the BR May kit..

My take..

Cute lil card using the May kit :)

Here is the current June kit.. Isn't it gorgeous!!?? Full of My Mind's Eye "Indie Chic".. blues, teals, yellows, kraft.. boy-licious! Sorry, this kit sold out very quickly!

June sketch challenge using the June kit. You still have time to enter this challenge! Click here and join us :)

My take..

A layout I created using the June kit :)

Another June sketch challenge! You can join the fun by going here.. 

My take..

A card I created using the June kit..

I'm also super super super excited to share that Laura-Lee invited me to stay with Boys Rule for the next 6 month term. I HAPPILY accepted :) It's such a pleasure and privilege to be at Boys Rule, I'm humbled. There are 2 more designers at BR now.. in addition to Laura-Lee, Jenny and I, we now welcome Dani Donner and Laura Whitaker! Yay! :)

In a few days, Laura-Lee will be revealing the new July kit. Here's a sneak peek!!

I received mine in the mail yesterday and OMG - it's gorgeous!! I fell in love instantly. You're gonna love it, too! I promise! Hurry and order yours before they're gone!

Thanks for visiting me today! :)

Layouts with Boys Rule

I have a couple layouts to share with you today :)

As soon as I saw Bo Bunny's "On the Go" collection, I knew it was a must have.. and I was so excited to receive it as part of May's scrapbooking kit at Boys Rule. This kit is so colorful and fun, perfect for any little boy.. big boys, too! Here is a layout I created using these great papers and embellies..

This was so fun to make.. it features my toddler nephew who is "always on the go"! At first, I wanted to title this page 'always on green' lol but I didn't have enough room. Oh well, I think it turned out just great anyway :) I also created a video if you'd like to see how this page came together - you can find it here.

Also, I noticed recently that I forgot to add this next layout to my blog last month. It was created with the Boys Rule April kit using the Simple Stories "Awesome" collection and the April 13th sketch.

This is my son and nephew at one of our local state parks. There's an old house near the park with the windows and doors boarded and it just seemed to me like a house from "the hood" lol so this title came to me quickly ;) This page is also on video here if you'd like to check it out :)

Thanks for visiting me today!

Joy of Christmas - Artful Delight

I can not believe that Thanksgiving is almost here! November really whizzed by, didn't it? It seems we just had Halloween last week! 

One of the many things I love about Thanksgiving is that it means Christmas is soon after lol. ;) Every year I look forward to Christmas just like a child would. I'm full of holiday cheer and excitement :) And I LOVE to create holiday layouts and cards. 

Last week I created a holiday layout, and here is another..

This is my sister Sarah and her boyfriend, Matt. I love this holiday photo, they look so happy and in love. :) As with all of my layouts, I added a lot of dimension. It really pops..

Although I love this layout, I have to admit I'm not that pleased with the how I did the journaling.. so I might change that later. Maybe a journaling spot would look better than the strips. Hmmm...

I used the fabulous November kit at Artful Delight. It's full of winter pretties from Prima and holiday goodness from Bo Bunny and Fancy Pants. There are a few kits left whether you choose the layout kit or card kit. Click here to purchase yours today before they're gone!

Leeanne has AWESOME deals on available past kits too, so be sure to check them out! ALSO, currently Leeanne is hosting a giveaway at Artful Delight for some yummy scrappy goodies... don't miss your chance at winning! She always has the best giveaways! Click here to enter! :)

Well I'm off to start my day, I have a lot planned. I like to have my home ready for Christmas the weekend before Thanksgiving (I know I'm early but I LOVE it! lol). So today we're adding the finishing touches to our tree and also hanging up some garland and lights. FUN FUN FUN! :)

I hope you all are enjoying your weekend!

Thanks for visiting,

Abby

Eyes all a'glow - Artful Delight

Last Christmas was a very happy one in our home :) Well really, all of our Christmases are happy ones, it's our favorite holiday! I'm THAT lady who puts up the Christmas tree way too early and sings holiday songs even before Thanksgiving. I can't help myself, it makes me happy lol :) 

Well anyway.. last year my son received a Wii game he'd been salivating over in the store and he was SO excited to finally have it. I'm so glad I was able to get a photo of his excitement, his eyes just beamed! I absolutely love when I see him so happy like this.

For this layout, I used the Artful Delight November kit :) It's full of holiday/winter goodies by Prima, Bo Bunny and Fancy Pants. I used the Bo Bunny "Blitzen" portion of the kit here. I LOVE all the rich colors and fun holiday patterns :)

You can purchase the AD November kit here, or treat yourself to a subscription.. After all, Christmas is coming.. be good to yourself :)

Thanks for visiting!

Abby

Sarah Jo - Artful Delight & Bo Bunny

Today I'm sharing my last layout made with the October Artful Delight scrapbooking kit. There are a few kits left, so if you love it.. see here to pick one up for yourself :)

Since this beautiful kit is loaded with gorgeous Bo Bunny "Et Cetera", I decided I'd join the Bo Bunny Layout Challenge Friday and use this oh-so-pretty sketch..

Isn't it a beauty!?

Here is my take on the sketch..

Mostly created with the Et Cetera collection from the Artful Delight kit, this layout also includes Pink Paislee chipboard alphas and Jenni Bowlin butterflies. I love how I was able to include alot of contrast while only using shades of 2 colors, brown and red. I hope my sister (the model) will like it :)

In a couple days I'll be sharing the new Artful Delight November kit :) Or if you're too excited and can't wait, you can see it here! :)

Hope you all have a wonderful Halloween tomorrow! My son has chosen to be Batman's Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones style). Do you see a resemblance? lol

Thanks for visiting! :)

Abby

Dreams

Today I'm sharing a layout I made featuring my sister, Sarah. I seem to be making alot of pages about her lately.. I must be missing her or something lol (she's overseas for a couple years.. boohoo!) Anyway, I love this photo of her and couldn't wait to scrap it :)

I attempted this layout a bit differently than my others. I almost always use a sketch, but this time I just glued things down wherever. I like my result :)

I used the Artful Delight October kit which includes much of the Bo Bunny "Et Cetera" collection. However the title alphas are from my stash as well as the Tim Holtz masks. My super sweet friend and fellow AD designer, April, gifted the masks to me last week and I was so excited to use them right away :)

There are still some Artful Delight October kits left, see here to purchase yours. Also, there's a fabulous savings deal if you choose the 3, 6, or 12 month pre-paid plan! Check it out! :)

Yesterday my sister Jessica and her family joined my son and I taking Autumn pictures around town. The sun was REALLY bright and it was difficult to get pictures without shadows, squinty eyes or "washed-out" faces. But we took nearly 400 photos altogether and we were fortunate to get several good shots. Here are some of them...

I have a few new Fall themed collections and can't wait to get all these photos onto layouts! :)

Thanks for visiting!

Abby

so happy 2gether :)

Today I'm sharing a layout I created following the sketch challenge at Artful Delight and using the Artful Delight October kit :)

Just a simple page with few embellies. I love these photos of my sister and her bf so much and wanted them to be the focus :) All items used came from the October kit, except for the "2" which came from a past Artful Delight kit. :)

I'm also entering my layout into the "journaling goes round & round" challenge at Scrap Fit.. I journaled all around in the masked square. :)

Here's the full AD October kit.. go here to order for yourself! :)

Thanks for visiting! :)

Abby

Card Challenges

I decided to enter a couple challenges and created these two CAS cards.

The first is for the Fantabulous Cricut challenge, add a bug :) I picked out this Mr Wormy that Suz gifted me. It's cut from Create-a-Critter, so adorable! I clear embossed some apples on the red cardstock and the sentiment stamp is from Paper Smooches.

Next is the card sketch challenge at Bo Bunny.

It's a pretty simple sketch so I gave it a go :) I used Bo Bunny's "Sun Kissed" collection to make this colorful birthday card following the sketch. I paper pieced the prezzie using Sun Kissed paper and faux stitched with white gel pen :)

There's still plenty of time to join each challenge. Give it a try! :)

Thanks for visiting!

Abby

1-2-3 week at The Paper Variety!

I'm so excited about the challenge this week at The Paper Variety! It's a simple challenge with sooooo many possibilities! I sooo hope you'll play along!

We challenge you to create a paper project with a 1-2-3 combination - your choice! You can add other items as well, just be sure to include a 1-2-3 recipe.

For my project, I put together this layout using 1 floss, 2 glazed brads and 3 photos :)

I LOVE this Bo Bunny "Blast Off!" collection. The little space monkey and aliens are so adorable!! The star is my nephew, Drake.. isn't he precious!? He has the most happy smile :)

My layout follows a fun sketch by the talented, Helen of Scrap-a-Little. Thanks for reminding me, Kayla!


Artful Delight is sponsoring TPV this week (YAY!!) and if you play along, you could be the randomly chosen winner to receive AD's April kit!! Check it out..

Isn't it a beauty?! Love this kit!! As a member of the AD DT also, I can tell you this kit is much more gorgeous in your hands than it is on your screen. lol I'm so excited to start creating with it!
I really hope you will either buy it from AD or win it from TPV, it's an awesome kit!

Click here for all the TPV challenge details! :)

My "thank you" giveaway is still open!
I'll be announcing the winner of an Echo Park "Playground"
collection on Friday! Click here to enter to win :)

Thanks for stopping by!
-Abby

LTNS layout!

It's been 2 weeks since I've created a layout..

and hmmm maybe 2 years since I made a 2pager! It felt so good

to put the cards aside this week and get back to my

original passion, scrapbooking :)

I was super lucky a few weeks ago to win some blog candy from
Bo Bunny. They gifted me their new Winter CHA
release, "Blast Off!" I was sooo excited!

Here I decided to try a double spread. It's been years since
I've made one, and I must admit it was alot of fun. I might even
make a few more in the coming weeks. I used Basic Grey's
"Wander" for these photos of a trip we took to Pittsburgh
last summer. I really like how it turned out except for the
"pittsburgh, pa" part - I might go back and raise that a little,
it's too low in the spot. Picky, picky, aren't I? lol

Thanks for stopping by!

-Abby

Cardabilities #17

It's a new sketch reveal day at Cardabilities!
Yay!!

This beautiful sketch was a bit intimidating for me at first,
I've never included a banner on a card before. Some scrappers
make it look so easy, and it really is. I just never wanted to
try it for fear of screwing it up somehow. lol

But once I got out my Bo Bunny "Crazy Love" collection,
I knew just what I would do!

I'm usually not a big fan of pink, but Crazy Love was just
too cute to pass up! I just love all the super sweet
patterns and embellies!

We hope you'll join us at Cardabilities!
Soooo many gorgeous design team examples to get
you started, too - you're sure to be inspired!

-Abby

Cardabilities & Bo Bunny!

Cardabilities and Bo Bunny teamed up this week for
Bo Bunny's Card Challenge Tuesday! Cardabilities
founder, Karan, created this beautiful sketch for the
Bo Bunny team. They have created some gorgeous
cards using this sketch and Bo Bunny collections.
Head over there to check it out and join the fun! :)

Here is the card I made following Karan's sketch.
I used Bo Bunny's new Midnight Frost collection.

Thanks for stopping by! :)

-Abby