Moxie Fab Asymmetry Challenge!

I was perusing through the Moxie Fab Blog and spied a great challenge.  I just had to play along!  I love the idea of this magazine edition from Paper Crafts and can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

Asymmetry is not anything I had thought much about before.  I decided not to try and analyze it and just go with the flow.  (And if you know me...that is not easy.  I am usually the girl with a plan.)  I had not ideas for this card, just pulled out my August Counterfeit Kit and started sticking things down to create alot of layers. 

Head on over to Moxie Fab and check out the challenge!

Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2: 2 for 1

Our second challenge over at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge blog is to make a layout and then make a card based on that layout.  One of the things I really like to do to maximize my time when I get to be creative is to use my scraps from a layout to make a card or two.  It is so nice to have things already together that are coordinated. 

It was about time I created a little something about my new nephew, Jaxson...

While I was at it...I made a card for his big brother, Ben. 

Apparently Ben has been carrying it around and showing it to everyone.  Guess I had better get a new one in the mail soon.

Head on over to the CKCB and check out the challenge.

Well, look at me...

I have felt a bit at loose ends lately.  Too many things going on for me to concentrate much on creating.  Thank goodness that school starts next week!  Entire days to myself?  Whatever will I do (besides my job, laundry, cooking, cleaning....LOL)?

I decided I needed a bit of a focus and of course the Tuesday Trigger at Moxie Fab jumped out at me from my blog reader.  I generally don't participate in challenges besides the ones I do for Counterfeit Kit Challenge.  No particular reason.  Just am in my own little crafting world most of the time.  :)

The Tuesday Trigger intrigued me, however, and I immediately had an idea for it! 

Here is the photo to inspire us:



And here is my take on it:



I really loved the pops of red, yellow and teal, so I used those as a base for my card.  I love my Unity Library stamp, so I stamped it on navy cardstock and embossed it with white.  I can't seem to resist my notebook paper punch with that stamp.  I tried.  I failed.  I think it looks super fabulous! 

You still have time to give the Tuesday Trigger a shot yourself.  You have until August 12st and midnight to get inspired and link up to their blog.  Have fun!

Why are you standing around? We have a kit to make!

Um, anyone seen my summer?  It seems to be missing.  LOL  I spent a good chunk of my summer anticipating the arrival of a new nephew and the invitation to be in the delivery room.  The catch...they live 2 1/2 hours away and the Dr. did not seem interested in figuring out when the little guy was going to come.  But he is here now...

Introducing Jaxson Robert...fastest baby in the world.  We were at the hospital from 3:30 until 7:30 and he came out in about 4 pushes.  I have a sneaking feeling that my first birth observation was not normal.  LOL

And now, onto the August Kit!  We have been trying to do some new, fun things in the past few months to shake some things up.  Don't want you to get bored, do we?  And that led us to the idea to try...wait for it...a digital kit.  That just opens up a whole new world of possibilities, doesn't it?

So we asked our lovely Master Forgers to scour the web and share with us their favorite Digi kits.  We then make a master list and have everyone vote on their favorites.  Wouldn't you know it...there was a tie!  That is when Meridy and I stepped in and picked the one that seemed the least like one we have done before.  :)  We don't want all of the kits to look alike. 

I'm assuming most of you stared at the CKCB, but in case you didn't...here is the kit we picked for this month from ScrapOrchard created by the lovely Chelle's Creations.  **Make sure you head over to ScrapOrchard to see the kit a bit better.



Isn't it fun?  I very well may be going ahead and purchasing this kit.  Did you know you can print out digi elements if you are a paper scrapper?  So fun!  You can use pop dots to give them more dimension.  There are TONS of free digi kits/elements on line.  You should give them a try!  (2 peas has a LOT of them!)  Also, remember to start out with a good way to organize them all (I use folders sorted by theme) as it is addiciting and you will collect more than you think.  LOL

On to my kit!  I have not come up with a good name for it, so it will just be nameless and mysterious.

Picking paper to do justice to the inspiration kit was harder than I thought.  The original papers had such personality and vibrant colors that finding just the right shades proved to be a challenge.

I played a little fast and loose with the embellishments.  I did some close matches and I also substituted some of my own ideas for them. Love those flair buttons (I don't generally use bottle caps, so these were a nice replacement).

I also spent a lot of time with my Cricut.  It was really fun cutting out some cute, summer themed embellishments for my kit.  I need to use it more often.

There was some great stitching files that I am hoping to simulate with some stitching stamps and rubons.  And check out my Washi...so cute!

LOTS of alphas in my kit!  I love being able to use all of these bright colored letters for titles.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Our entire Design Team has some great kits, too, so make sure you head over to their blogs to see them, if you haven't already.

Our Hop list starts at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge Blog.  Head over there to see the instructions for the month as well!

Guest Designer: Lynnette http://sassyscrapper2010.blogspot.com/

Jemma http://just-jimjams.blogspot.com/

Jen http://mypair-a-dice.blogspot.com/

Julie Ann http://julieannshahin2.blogspot.com/

Lisa http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com/

Libeeti http://creationswithlove-li-bee-ti.blogspot.com/

Margie http://scrappinmargie.blogspot.com/

Milissa http://millermall.blogspot.com/

Rebecca http://howiburb.blogspot.com/

Susanne http://www.snapsandsnippets.blogspot.com/

Bethany http://inspiredscrapper-bethany.blogspot.com/

Can't wait to see your kits!  Don't forget to post them on the CKCB to Mr. Linky!

Working my June kit still...

Well, my sister is due to have a baby any day now.  The last few weeks have been a flurry of getting my blog posts ready for the Counterfeit Kit Challenge and getting things done for work.  I want to be ready when she calls to head on out and drive about 2 1/2 hours to see the birth of my new nephew (fingers crossed!).  That has not left much time for any crafting, but I did manage to get a few things done with my June kit. 



July's Counterfeit Kit (s)

Welcome to our JULY BLOG HOP!  I am going to assume you came on over from our wonderful Counterfeit Kit Challenge Blog.  Gasp!  You didn't ?  Well get on over there first.  Go on.  I'll wait for you.  (foot tapping)

Hey, you're back!  Good!  So did you see the kit we are doing from Citrus Twist ?  I love the fact that new scrapbook kit clubs are popping up!  Yeah for them!  They are off to an impressive start!

So....I have been looking through my fininished kits and am realizing that I lean WAY towards making more girlie kits.  Which if fine.  But I do have a boy, too.  So this month I thought I would even things up a bit!  Did I make a boy kit, you ask?  Yeah.  That would have been easier.  I ended up making TWO kits.  One boy.  One girl.  Jack and Jill.

Jack

I tried to really stick close to the overall patterns of the main kit papers, but with a boy twist.  Love the woodgrain and the Echo Park paper...

Alpha stickers anyone?  I pulled a few...and then pulled a few more.  LOL  The felt ones are a new purchase...I hope they look great on a page!

Instead of linen, I went with cork...and I LOVE those puffy stickers!

I am not well stocked with boy stamps, but I think these will be perfect!  (I bought the Unity Stamp from Sherri...my very own Ippity Chick!)

I was so excited to finally use some of the punched buttons I made from my scraps.   LOL  I like making them, but haven't really used them yet.  I also punched some file folder tabs...and used my Cricut and some wood grain paper to "copy" the wood veneer pieces. (Love that Going Places Cart!)

Jill

I always try to start with the floral prints, when I am matching papers for my kit.  The colors from those set the tone for me.



Have to keep things even which means:  MORE ALPHAS!

I pulled some girly stamps I have not used in awhile.  Love the CTMH ones with the dogs.  :)



I did have a piece of sticky backed linen that I will need to figure out how to use.  And look at the super cute tapes (thanks, Pam!) that I can't wait to play with!



Making two kits was really much easier than it seemed since I was able to just make everything twice.  Only added a few extra minutes.  :)



 I hope you took a chance to go through all of our Design Team's kits for the month!  Such a talented group!

 

Guest Designer: Sherri  http://sherrithompson.blogspot.com/

Jemma http://just-jimjams.blogspot.com/

Jen http://mypair-a-dice.blogspot.com/

Julie Ann http://julieannshahin2.blogspot.com/

Lisa http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com/

Libeeti http://creationswithlove-li-bee-ti.blogspot.com/

Margie http://scrappinmargie.blogspot.com/

Milissa http://millermall.blogspot.com/

Rebecca http://howiburb.blogspot.com/

Susanne http://www.snapsandsnippets.blogspot.com/

Bethany http://inspiredscrapper-bethany.blogspot.com/  **Yep...that is me!

I did manage to scrap...

Kids are home...I am trying to work...be super mom...not hear the words, I'm bored!  LOL  Our summer schedule looks something like this:

Movie Monday (go out to a dollar one...or rent one)...work...swim
Tuesday Staff Meeting...play date...swim
Wildcard Wednesday (surprise activity)...work...swim
Thursday....work...swim
Library Friday...work...swim
Saturday....family time
Sunday....lots of church activities

Wildcard Wednesdays have been our saving grace this summer.  The kids never know what we are going to do, so they spend several days anticipating...and then several days reveling in the fun they had.  LOL

Here are some of the things we have done so far (remember my kids are 9 and 7...and easily pleased...LOL)

Getting the stuff for banana splits:

Going to the pet store to look at animals:

Playing an interesting game involving shaving cream and throwing cheetos:

Being super sneak theives and stealing a valueable heirloom at the end of the hall:

We have also tossed in some trips to the zoo and a HUGE park/playground.

That has not left me alot of time for scrapping, but I did manage to finish a few things this month:

Any suggestions for how I can become a night person?  I would get so much more done then!