Boys Rule projects :)

Hey! :) Today I'm sharing some Boys Rule projects that I created with the July kit. This was a great kit, it screamed summer! I loved it so much, it's now nearly gone. I love when I can use up almost every bit of a kit :)

Julie Bonner was July's special guest and she offered this beautiful sketch!

Here's my take...

Isn't he just the cutest lil fisherboy!?! :)

I also created these two cards....

 And lastly, this layout followed the July 20th sketch challenge. There's still plenty of time to enter here!

And my take...

This page was a bit out of my comfort zone. I usually like to add many patterned papers and layers. But I didn't have much left of my kit, so I had to make do. I really like the result, though. Sometimes less is more :)

I can't wait to show you the August Boys Rule kit! Wow! 

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! :)

Imaginisce - Teacher Appreciation :)

It's Teacher Appreciation Week at Imaginisce so we're sharing projects we created for our wonderful teachers. I work for our school district and every day I see the tremendous effort and patience being a teacher requires. They really do need our appreciation and thanks as often as possible.

I decided to create this note card set for a teacher friend. A sweet little box with four adorable cards inside and the box is reusable, too! :)

The card design is simple, but the bright colors and patterned papers are really what makes these so cute! I really love this Imaginisce "Geek is Chic" collection... definitely one of my top faves :)

I hope you'll visit Imaginisce during our Teacher Apprectiation Week. There are so many super cute projects to be shared. Plus, there's something really big and special coming up for Facebook Imaginisce! Be sure to like their Facebook page and don't miss out on all the fun! :)

Thanks for visiting!

Hop along with Imaginisce & The Twinery :)

Welcome to my blog and my addition to this super fun and exciting hop! This week Imaginisce and The Twinery are teaming up to bring you beautiful inspirational projects and wonderful prizes! We do hope you'll join us all week!

Here is the hop order for today :)

Imaginisce blog 

The Twinery blog

Abby Laubenstein (You are here)

Helen Bird

Cari Locken

Angi Barrs

Tiffany Hood

Jen Carter

For my project to share, I created this bright and colorful headband which includes several colors of The Twinery twine and also Imaginisce "Making Waves".

I cut out the hibiscus flower bunch from Makin Waves paper, gave it a few areas of dimension and placed the bunch atop the large zigzag orange base flower (also cut from Makin Waves). I surrounded the flowers with sprays of colorful twine - making this piece burst with color! It will surely be a fun addition to any girl's spring or summer dress :)

Both Imaginisce and The Twinery 

are having a prize giveaway!

Three lucky hoppers will win

The Twinery's "I Dream in Twine" (retail $32)

And three lucky hoppers will win

Imaginisce's "Makin Waves" collection! (retail $37)

In order to win, you must leave comments on each participating blog on the hop throughout the week and before midnight (EST), Sunday, April 22. Winners will be announced on each company blog on Monday, April 23rd. Be sure to start at the beginning (Imaginisce blog) so you don't miss out on your opportunity to win great prizes as well as enjoy all the beautiful projects from each designer! :)

You've arrived from

The Twinery

And now I invite you to your next stop in the hop,

Helen Bird

Thank you so much for joining us today! I hope you'll visit again :)