AWDML Design Team Blog

Kit Overviews

I absolutely love working with kits and since AWDML has a wide variety of past kits still available and my DT tenure is coming to an end

I wanted to showcase a few of my favorite!  AWDML’s kits always have just the right amount of elements for any scrapper!  If you happen to get stuck along the way of designing I suggest just rummaging through the array of items included in the kit and I'm always sure to find something to spark your mojo!

 

SUPERSTAR -contains several bright papers from Prima’s Dude collection mixed with My Minds Eye Dreamy Collections rounded off with fun shaped brads and festive ribbon and chipboard!

 

 

FASHIONISTA Kit that combines Fancy Pants Designs Simplicity Collection with Heidi Swapp's Carefree Collection, the colors work so well together.  I had fun creating with the stick pin embellishments and felt dimensional flowers.

 

BACK TO SCHOOL- kit contains several papers of KI Memories School Collection, alpha stickers and chipboard; not to mention a clear acrylic frame to alter!

 

 

CHRISTMAS MAGIC- A well blended collection of papers from Bo Bunny's Holiday line.  I loved the pink and aqua hues within the patterns.  Of course what kit is complete without adding some Kaiser Craft Goodness, the pink pears added just the right touch to my craft projects!

 

VINTAGE HOME- The perfect mix of October Afternoon and Pink Paisley of course don't forget the decorative brads and matching alpha's.  My favorite element had to be the raised alpha's by MM.

 

HE SAID-If you like Basic Grey you are going to LOVE this kit!  Granola, Granola, Granola....gorgeous patterns to play with that compliment Crate's Prudence Collection.  Add in some white fabric Thickers that are easily altered, glitter die cuts by Crate, decorative brads and you have yourself the ingredients for the perfect layout!

 

 

SHROOMS AND BUDS- Last but not least....a bright combination of colors from Adorn it Whoopsy  and K & Co Berry Sweet Collections.  What eye candy this is!  The decorative felt border compliments the patterns and the cute little shroom embellishments splashed with just the right amount of glitter are sure to make your creative juices flowing! 

 

You can check all of these kits out at this LINK to the store.

 

I hope I have inspired some of you along the way; Stay Scrappy! -Angie

April Kit

Can you believe it's April already?  My word we just had a mini snow storm the other day in WI, I'm hoping we have tulips blooming soon!  Well if's it's a pop of color you need to brighten your day and get you in the mood April's kit is just what you need!  WOW!  What a delightful combination of colors sure to get your creative juices flowing.  Not only is the paper gorgeous but the embellishments too!  I had fun playing with the jeweled embellies in shapes of flowers and butterflies and did I mention 3-D embellished owls, mushrooms and other shapes in colors that coordinate with the paper.   And if it's felt that you like your going to love the decorative border and ribbon strips that compliment the felt embellished flowers!  Oh yes...and so much more!
Here is just a peak at one of my layouts created using April's kit.  I used black card stock to make the colors just jump right off the page.  Be sure to check out the store and get your April Kit before they are gone.... -Angie

How about some sneak peeks?

This month's kit is full of girly goodies!  Lots of pinks and flowers!  Here are a few sneak peeks of a couple things I have used it for already!
 
Have a terrific Tuesday!  *Lynn*

Eye Candy!

AWDML's March Kit "He Said" has a lovely mix of blues, browns, teals that can compliment such a variety of pictures.  From someone that LOVES both Crate and Basic Grey this kit is a MUST HAVE!  The alphas that are included are American Craft Fabric covered which you know me I love anything that can be altered...so the white was PERFECT.  I used the Kaiser Craft Blue Paint that was included within the kit and covered my letters to bring more blue into my layout!  The diecuts included are fun to play with and did I mention they have a bit of glitter on them!  I actually cut some of my diecuts in half to give myself more avenues of using them!  I have not gotten to one of the most fun items in this kit...the Decorative BRADS! fun, Fun, FUN! I was suprised to see such a plethera of them...in different sizes, materials and patterns...even ones with BLING on them!  You can get your He Said kit here.
Here are a few of my projects using the kit.

I added a some stickles from my own stash to accent the flowers, and take a look at those BRADS . 
I chalked the white alphas with yellow from my stash to pop off the card.  Hope this inspires you to get SCRAPPIN! -Angie

It's time...

.. for a sneak peak of the upcoming March Kit at A Walk Down Memory Lane.

I am so excited to play with these wonderful rub-ons, pearls, brads. Have I told you about the fabric alpha that's included here?  There's so much yummy stuff in the kit that you have to get one as soon as it's out.

The combination of patterned papers and the embellishments are sure to keep your creative juices flowing.  So for now, let me show you a few pix of what to expect and I'll show you next week what I've created with these.  ~~ Liza

   

Wanna take a PEAK?

Yep that's right it's the 25th and I can give you a few glimpses of March's Kit!  Yummo is all I can say!
I love all the different compositions of patterns and colors....gorgeous!  Ummmm okay I'll open my lips about a few more things...can I just say GLITTER I like the feel of it between my fingers.  And if you like brads your going to love this kit.  I'm sure the other girls have more sneaks to give this week so here are just a few images to start your mouth watering.  -Angie

Are you ready for a sneak peek?

Sorry!  No can do until the 25th!  But I am going to tease you a little! Here are some clues as to what you will find in the kit! 
1) Paper from my favorite paper company and named after my favorite cereal!  Love it! 
2) Some great texture in the form of corduroy...reminiscent of the skirts I wore as a little girl.
3) Lovely botanicals that grandma might have made.
4) Some rubons so that you don't lose your way.

I better stop there so I don't get in trouble! :)  I know the dt will be giving you some great sneak peeks at both the scrapbooking and card kit this week.  Don't forget to check back each day!  Have a terrific Tuesday!  *Lynn*

Feast Your Eyes on This!

Of course I'm showing you some of my creations using this month's kit!  But I also have to tell you about one of the products that I just ADORE!  Chatterbox's Artsy.licious Fine Pressed Letters! 
They look absolutely elegant on any page, however for me the best part is you can add just a hue of color to them.  When I added chalk to mine the swirls stood out more on the letters.  Did I happen to mention the swirl of luscious color combined in this kit!  It's enough to make your mouth water.  : )
The colors were just enough to give my layouts a pop they needed!  Now if it's a bit of glimmer and glitz your looking for, Kaiser Crafts Rhinestone Swirls is what your looking for!  I love that they come in a graduate of sizes, I like to use them for the center of flowers, dot's within my titles, and accents to journal blocks!  If you haven't yet, make sure you take a look at Feb's Kit "She Said".
-Angie

(All projects posted were created using Feb's Kit "She Said".

Just around the corner

A few more days and it will be all revealed... the AWDML February Kit that is!

You are going to love what's inside this kit.  Most of the design team have already shown you a peek at what they have created and I am about to do the same.  But before that, here are a few words to further excite you about this kit - BARE, MASK, MIST, ARTISAN, FRILLS, PATTERNS and BLING!

Think about those words and I'm sure it will make you grab a kit once it's out.  Such a tease! ~~ Liza

 

Sneaky Peaky...

I'm posting a little different sneak peak today.  I absolutely LOVED the variety of embellishments that are included in Feb.'s Kit I just have to tease you a bit.

My favorite has got to be the "fine pressed letters" with a beautiful embossed swirl!  They come in the color Alabaster which allows you to alter to any color you choose by using your stash of chalks and inks.   Wait till you see the elegant journal blocks that come in a variety of sizes and shapes from Kelly Panacci...and wait ....no kit is complete till it has a little BLING, Kaiser Crafts eye catching jewels!  Now if you like to become creative with your chipboard...your going to LOVE the Maya Road addition to this kit.  To top it off a little frill can add dimension to any page!  Next week I'll showcase the projects I created with this kit.  Check out the store, Feb's kit will be up for sale on Feb 1st, grab it before it's gone! -Angie

 

 

Look What is on the Way!

So, I know I said I would have my little mini album completed by today but it's not.  But I promise it isn't really my fault! LOL!  I was planning on using field trip pictures and making it for the teacher but the field trip was to the bowling alley and my pictures just didn't turn out!  So, as soon as I figure out what I am putting in the album...I will post the completed project!

I just loved the February card kit...so I bought one!  Here is a little sneak peek of what you can expect with that kit.  I can't wait to make some more cards with this kit!  I also think I will use it for Valentine's presents for my son's teachers! And in case you haven't seen one of the new card kits, there is plenty in there to make a ton of cards!
 

This month's scrapbooking kit is amazing too! I love the colors in it again this month!  And there are some really fun things to play with in there and although I can't tell you what they are, I'll just say one I have never tried before and another I have been obsessed with lately!  Here's a peek!

As you might be able to tell in this picture, I did the tutorial that Lucy posted on Saturday!  LOVED these flowers!  So quick and easy but they make a huge statement!  Thanks Lucy!

Have a terrific Tuesday!  *Lynn*

A little more...

about this kit!  I know Lucy talked a bit about it yesterday and last week you got some good sneak peeks but I honestly can't say enough about this kit.  First let's look at everything you get:  You will receive 8 sheets of gorgeous patterned paper and 6 sheets of some of the coolest cardstock colors ever!  You also get an entire puffy alphabet with polka dots...my favorite and a double cardstock sticker alphabet in yellow and blue!  For embellishments there is a huge assortment...you get a super fun ball trim ribbon in black, some chipboard shapes, some cream brads, black bling, and these really cool candy dots in yellow...they look just like the candy dots we used to eat!  And if all that isn't enough, you also get a tube of Antique White paint!  Imagine the possibilities!  Here are a couple layouts I made with my kit and in case you are wondering I barely made a dent in the kit!  I have tons more product left to play with...which I intend on doing as soon as I finish this post! :) 
Head on over to the store now to get your kit before they are all gone!  Have a terrific Tuesday! *Lynn*