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 Sketch Challenge

It's sketch challenge time at Boys Rule! Yay! 

Jenny creates some great sketches and this one is no exception..

I love this month's kit, full of Fancy Pants "Wave Searcher" and lots of other fun yummies. Perfect for any summer photos, really :) Here's my take on the sketch..

Visit Boys Rule today to see other layouts the design team made for this challenge.. then try it out for yourself! You could win some Boys Rule goodies :)

On a side note..

I've started to share random thoughts on my facebook page. Some of them are silly, some odd, some to make you go "hmm" etc. I just thought it was about time to give my facebook page some personality, it's been pretty boring there for a couple years. And I decided to occasionally share those thoughts here as well. No rhyme or reason to them.. just to maybe give someone a smile or a chuckle. 

Have a great weekend!!

A Splashin' Good Time - Boys Rule & Artful Delight

Have you see the July Boys Rule kit? I'm lovin' it! All those bright colors and fun designs and so many cute embellies! Yes, please!!!
This kit is sold out.

Today I'm sharing a layout I created that features my son and nephew enjoying their mini waterslide :)

I had a lot of fun with this page! Plenty of fussy cuts and a bunch of white pen doodles. I also used the green, orange and red Momento markers from a Boys Rule kit a couple months ago. I really like the Smooch Spritz splatter on the cardstock frame, too. 

I used this sketch from Artful Delight, designed by yours truly.. and linked up to the sketch challenge :)

I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July!!

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!

Boys Rule kit projects :)

Wow, it's been a while since I posted. Well that will change soon, I have several projects to share in the next week or two :)

Today I'd like to share a couple projects with you that I created with the Boys Rule April kit. First up is my take on the April 27th sketch challenge.

Now, I know what you're thinking. "Abby!? Are you blind? That doesn't look like the sketch!" lol Well I promise you that it actually started out mostly following the sketch. But throughout the creative process, it kinda took on a life of it's own lol. I rotated the photo, instead of big round matting circles I used sprockets, the title was lowered and the journaling strips we raised. I had hoped the end result would still look similar to the sketch, it does a lil bit.. in a few places lol. Anyway! I love how this page turned out and my son is such a cutie-patootie in this photo.. if I do say so lol. You can view my YouTube video here on how it all came together. I have other Boys Rule video projects on my channel also, if you'd like to browse.

Next up is this picture frame I created for my son's photos.

I bought a cheap collage photo frame at Dollar Tree, you can find so many crafty bargains there! I covered the frame with SS "Awesome" paper, sanded and distressed it, added a few other papers in the smaller frames, adhered a bunch of embellies and tucked in my son's photos. And wahla! Nice inexpensive project! This frame looks awesome on my bookcase, btw. :)

That's all from me this month with the April kit.. I am sooooo looking forward to creating with the May kit! I hope you were able to purchase a May kit for yourself! :)

Have a great Monday! :)

Boys Rule March kit projects :)

Today I'm sharing a couple projects I've created with the March Boys Rule kit. This is such a great collection kit, loads of fun! :)

First is a birthday card which includes that awesome jean pocket. How cleverly creative of Laura-Lee to include this embellie in the kit - it's such a fun addition to your boy projects! 

And next is my example of the March 16th sketch challenge...

This is a great sketch! I had so much fun using the stencil to create the round outline :) I really love that this kit has pushed me to use stencils and coloring with markers. It's not something I had ever added to my projects before this month, and I'm so glad I have lately - it's alot of fun and it looks awesome! :)

There's plenty of time to create and enter your layout following the sketch. I hope you'll join us and link up! :)

Thanks for visiting me today! :)

TPV's dual challenge with ScrapFIT :)

The Paper Variety has a special papercrafts challenge for you! TPV has teamed up with ScrapFIT to offer you 2 challenges in one!

TPV has created a sketch challenge and ScrapFIT has offered up a jounaling challenge. Put them together and you will get an awesome layout and a chance to WIN prizes from both places!

The Paper Variety's sketch challenge...

and ScrapFIT's Workout #64 journaling challenge- 

Its Easy as 1, 2, 3...

The 'Its Easy as 1, 2, 3..' Workout is here and all you have to do is list out numerically your journaling on your layout! This could be a list of your Top 10 favorite moments from last year, a list of goals for the new year or the countless reasons you love ScrapFIT (Just kidding!). Show us your numbered list!

Be sure to incorporate this journaling workout with the TPV sketch above so you can enter your layout at both places!

For my project, I created this layout featuring our lil dog, Cooper. :)

I used WRMK "Furever Friends" papers and embossed stickers - super cute and colorful! Love this photo of Cooper, too - he's so adorable lol.
The journaling reads:
1. hasn't eaten Logan (the cat).
2. loves & protects his family.
3. gives endless kisses.
4. excellent cuddler.
5. super duper cute.
6. performs tricks.
7. house-trained.

We're so lucky to have Cooper in our lives, he really is the best dog :)

The winner at TPV will receive Bo Bunny's Alora collection kit! Awesome!

Also! 

TPV is giving away this fun Echo Park "A Boy's Life" collection kit just for leaving 2 comments! 

See TPV for all the details :)

Hope you'll join the TPV/ScrapFIT challenge!

Thanks for visiting me today! :)

2 Boys Rule layouts :)

Tonight I'm sharing 2 pages I created using the Boys Rule March kit. I've been having so much fun with this kit! All the colors, fun designs, doodling with those fabulous markers.. love it all!

My first page follows the March 2nd challenge sketch. :)

 This was a great sketch to create with! Everything shown is in the March kit, except for the gear diecuts. How cute is that lil derby car!? As soon as I saw it, I knew I'd use these photos of Braydon and his Uncle Rick at Kennywood.. Score! :)

And my 2nd layout is something I whipped up..

I really wanted to feature the Momento markers on this page, so I did a lot of outlining and doodling. I love these markers and think I'll be getting a few more colors :)

This "Play Time" sheet is my favorite of the kit. I cut out a few of the images and added them to my layout. They looked really nice with the marker doodling. :)

Stop by Boys Rule to see more great projects using this awesome kit

Have a great evening! :) 

Imaginisce - Page Maps :)

Imaginisce is very excited that our Design Team was given the opportunity to work with the incredible & talented Becky Fleck this month & create pages using her new March Page Maps.

Becky's Page Maps sketches are widely known around the globe as she has provided so much inspiration to many of us in the industry.

Becky provided me with a double 12x12 sketch! :) I don't make double pagers very often, but I was so thrilled to get to create with this awesome sketch!

and here's my layout..

I used the fantastic "Happy Harvest" for this spread.. papers and diecuts. I also handmade the larger leaves and used my iTop, too :) It was super difficult for me to get a truly straight photo of this 2pager, seems a lil bowed on the left side, but I did my best lol :) These photos feature my sister and her family at the park last Autumn.

Head on over to the Page Maps website HERE to see all of the great DT projects using Becky's sketches! :)

While you're over at Page Maps be sure to check out the blog because Becky is having a contest using one of her sketches and Imaginisce is sponsoring the prize!!

(Makin Waves collection pack and Foam Tape).

You have most of the month (until March 25th) to work on it but check the blog for full details!

seriously, Drake... Boys Rule

can you BE any cuter??

This is my nephew, Drake, lookin all adorable and super cute. I just love these photos of him so the title came really easy :) This layout was made for the 2nd February sketch challenge at Boys Rule Scrapbook Kits. Here's the sketch...

Laura Lee and Jenny also created FANTASTIC layouts with this great sketch! Be sure to visit Boys Rule and check em out. Hope you'll find time to play with us! :)

Thanks for visiting me!