My Boy {Boys Rule layout}

I am so excited for you all to see the new July kit from Boys Rule, but until then, I have one more June layout. :)

Every summer we take photos of the boys, their yearly photo shoot. Well, I'm not sure why I haven't scrapped any from 2010 yet, but omg, this photo of Jacob was perfect!! I kind of already had the layout planned in my head, and after finding this photo, I knew exactly what I was going to do!!! :D

I did a bit of fussy cutting, made my own button and tag, and punched some stars for embellishing. I used the wooden frame as a base for my title, and added some stickles for accents/embellishing. This was just an easy layout to make, everything fell together perfectly! :D

Keep on the lookout for the July kit and projects by the new DT!!

Creative Scrappers sketch 210

Hi everyone!!

Just a quick post today to share my layout for Creative Scrappers Sketch #210:

And my layout:

I really loved this sketch!! I finally got to play with the new Bella Blvd Baby Boy collection!! So, so cute!!! I have used a lot of foam adhesive to give the layout some dimention...on the strips, every other banner, and some of the circular embellies. I have added some Doodlebug buttons, The Twinery twine, some Bella Blvd designer tape and some pearls.

Don't forget that Creative Scrappers is having a Creative Team call right now!! You can check that out and the full reveal for Sketch #210 HERE!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! :)

A card using the May Boys Rule kit

Happy Monday all!! :)

I have a card to share today that I made using the May big boy kit from Boys Rule Scrapbook Kits!!

This card is for my oldest son, who only has 1 1/2 days of school left!!

I cannot get enough of the Charming collection from Echo Park! It is so fun and versatile!! :D

Okay, that's all for today!! Hope you all enjoy your Monday!!! :D

CS Sketch #208: my happy boy

Happy Mother's Day to all you amazing mothers out there!!!! :D

Just wanted to pop in and make a quick post this morning...

Creative Scrappers Sketch #208:

Amazing sketch by Nicole Nowosad!! 

Here is my take on it:

How cute is this OA collection???? I just love it!! 

This reveal is completely amazing!! Everyone's take is so gorgeous!! You can see it HERE!!

Thank you all so much for stopping by, and I hope you all enjoy your wonderful day!! :)

A couple layouts to share :)

Hi all!!

Boys Rule had a new sketch go up yesterday:

 Here is my take on it:

And some detailed photos:

You can head over to the Boys Rule blog HERE to see the other sketch examples! They are all amazing!! :)

CSI also had a new case go live yesterday:

Here is how I solved the case:

Evidence: circles, wood, small patterns

Testimony: Top 10 list

For my evidence, I made a top 10 list of the reasons I love this little boy so much!!

I used a sketch from Creative Scrappers: Creating with Sketches for this layout.

Products used for this casefile: EP WinterPark pp, EP A Boy's Life pp, BG Picadilly pp, MME L&F2 pp, MME On The Bright Side pp, Pink Paislee She Art pp, Maya Road kraft clocks, 7 Gypsies tag, Lily Bee alphas, TPS chipboard alphas, buttons, pearls, TPS brads

Don't forget to head over to CSI and see the full reveal!! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Enjoy your weekend!! :)

Boys Rule layout *UR COOL*

Happy Wednesday everyone!!

I have a layout to share with you!! I am still just totally in love with this April kit from Boys Rule!! It is literally AMAZING!!! :P

This layout is of my youngest having a good time playing on our new(then) microfiber couch. He found it just hilarious to have that static-y hairdo!! :)

Those vinyl gears are oh-so-cool!! And, I am loving the sticker sheet from Simple Stories!! It has been my go-to embellishment from this kit. So many amazing things on it!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hope you are enjoying your week!! :D

Great Adventures {Practical Scrappers Baker's twine on layouts}

Hi all!

Practical Scrappers is featuring layouts using Baker's twine today! 

Here is my example:

I decided to use my baker's twine in a different way then I normally do. I used it to outline some of my layered pp. I really love the end result!

I used the new MME Miss Caroline Dilly Dally for this layout...love the colors and embellies for this collection!!

You can head over to Practical Scrappers HERE to see what some of the other DT and members did with their Baker's twine! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a great rest of the week!! :D

 

Goodbye March, Hello April!! with Boys Rule...

Hello everyone!!

Can you believe it is already April?!? I just can't get over how fast the year is already flying by!!

I have my last layout with the March kit from Boys Rule Scrapbook Kits. It is for the March 30th sketch. Remember, you have until April 14th to get all 3 March sketches done to be entered into the prize drawing!!

Here is the sketch:

And my layout:

I oh so love the big, bright polka dot pp!! I had been saving it because I thought it would make a great background paper, and I just love it!! I didn't feel this layout needed a whole lot with the bright colors and the bold polka dot, so I kept my embellishing to a minimum. I cut some stars, and the banners, added the twine, buttons and a few phrase stickers and called it good!

So, how awesome is the Awesome line from Simple Stories?!? So awesome that it is in the April kit!! :D

So in love with this kit!! I know that Laura-Lee is having some minor issues getting in all the pieces to the kit, but as soon as she gets the rest in, she is going to upload more pictures of it! I have received part of the kit, and let me tell you, these papers are oh so gorgeous!!! Can't wait to get the rest, and get to scrappin!! :)

Thank you all so much for stopping by!! Have a fabulous week!! :)

Boys Rule Scrapbook kits March projects

Hi everyone!

I have a few projects that I did with the March kit from Boys Rule! I posted them yesterday on the Boys Rule blog, and you can find that...HERE.

Up first, I have a few corner bookmarks I made:

Love these things!! Never get tired of making them!!

(You can click HERE to go to my original blog post on corner bookmarks)

 

I have also put together a cute, little card for my nephew for his 2nd Birthday!! 

I used this sketch that I designed:

(originally designed for Frosted Designs)

Hope you all are enjoying this fabulous kit!! I sure am!! :)

Boys Rule March kit layout...

Hi all!

I have a layout to share with you today from the March kit from Boys Rule Scrapbook Kits. Have I mentioned how much I love this kit?? Well, I do! :)

Loving A Boy's Life collection! The colors are just bright and gorgeous! Loving the yellow, used alot of it on this layout! :)

How cute is that little denim patch!?! I used it as a layering piece, but it could be used in so many different ways...journaling pocket, banner piece, you could cut it up and use it in different places, frame a photo...and on and on! :)

I am loving all the bits that Laura-Lee added to the kit this month...the twine, buttons, chipboard pieces! I have used a lot of them here. Love the dimension the chipboard pieces give...I have also popped up a few of my small photos for dimension as well.

Don't forget to play along with the sketches this month for a chance to win a Boys Rule RAK!!! Remember that we will have 3 sketches this month!! 

Thank you all for stopping by, and have a fabulous day!! :)

Creative Scrappers Guest Designer and CS e-book Giveaway winner!!

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

I am so thrilled to say that I am the Guest Designer over at Creative Scrappers for sketch 195!!!

Kristine has made an absolutely fabulous sketch...I had so much fun with it!!

Here is my layout:

and sketch 195:

and a few detailed photos:

I used the new MME Miss Caroline, Dilly Dally line for this layout...LOVE it!! Those colors are amazing!! The title was just perfect for these photos of Jacob! I cut the banner ends off of it and added them under the star cluster. I loved the little pins, too! So cute!

A big Thank You to Kristine Davidson and Creative Scrappers for having me as their Guest Designer!! :)

I also have the winner for the Creative Scrappers: Creating with Sketches e-book giveaway!! 

Congratulations to:

Charlotte Brochu

You are going to love this amazing e-book!! Please email Kristine and let her know you won my e-book giveaway!! You can contact her HERE. Her contact information is on the right sidebar. Congratulations again!! :)

I would also like to share my layout that is in the e-book:

I used Echo Park Times and Seasons and some MME and The Paper Studio brads. Another big Thank You to Kristine!! I LOVE the e-book, and you will, too!! You can head HERE to purchase your own copy!!


Thanks so much everyone for visiting my blog, and for any sweet comments you leave!! :)

CSI: Casefile #6 {monkey boy}

CSI: Casefile #6 has been revealed, and its fabulous!!

Here is my layout:

And some detailed photos:

 For my testimony, I went with: tell 3 things about your subject; use a transparency/vellum "container" to hold your journaling; illuminate your subject: shine the light on something the viewer wouldn't know by just looking at your picture.

-I told 3 things about my subject (my journaling reads):

• Daniel at age7...
• He is at his 2nd grade circus program...
• His part was a handsome little monkey boy!   4-2010

-I put my journaling card in a vellum envelope that I made, and

-I told that he was a monkey in the program(wearing a monkey mask on his head, lol)

                                                     

For my evidence, I went with 

• vellum(transparent)
• wood accent(background pp)
• combined 2 different pp with the same color (the top half of the background and the top left hexagon)
• metal charm star and mini paper clips

I am sooo excited to say that I used a sketch from the brand new Creative Scrappers: Creating with Sketches ebook by Kristine Davidson!!! I cannot show you the sketch, obviously, but if you are interested in a copy for yourself, head HERE or for a chance to win one on my blog, go HERE!!

Thank you all for stopping by and for your super sweet comments!! Hope you all go over to CSI and check out the full reveal with all the DT's amazing layouts!! Give the case a go, it is so much fun!!! :D

(For this layout, I used: Colorbok: cardstock(white), The Paper Studio: cardstock(blk), pp(woodfence), chipboard alphas, Crate Paper: Paper Hearts pp and Toy Box pp, phrases, alpha sheet, journaling tag, Echo Park: For The Record pp, MME: Hattie Happy bits and pieces metal star, Follow Your Heart Be Amazing twine, s.e.i.: windsor big brad, TH: mini paper clips, Lily Bee Design: ABC stickers, Maya Road: Tiny Banner Chipboard bits, vellum, pearls, buttons)