I immediately fell in love with the color pallette of the Abode line when I first saw a sneak of it. Although it has a super cute "home" theme it can easily be used for so many other themes as well! This page is something I have been meaning to do for a while- without a doubt almost everyone that finds out our youngest son Eli was adopted at the age of 4 1/2- when Jake was 9 years old asks the same question- "how do they get along?" And my answer is always the same- "just like typical brothers!" You see one minute they are best friends, and the next minute it is all out war... they are both the first to rush to the other ones defense if someone starts picking on them- but they are the first to point blame at the other one when I ask "who did this?" The pics are from vacation last summer- oh how it has me longing for a trip to the beach! As for the layout - almost everything is from the Adobe line (the cloud journaling sticker and the "2" sticker are from Sassafrass Lass and the "count your blessings" sticker is from Studio Calico)- don't you just love the puffy little "flowers" and the patterned chipboard buttons! Oh, and can't leave out the Apartment and Flat Thickers --- 2 of my new favorites!
And I did mention a giveaway I believe? So I thought maybe I would use the chance to get some blog material from you- leave a comment and ask me a question- anything- about scrapping, sports, adoption, the University of Louisville ;) whatever... and you will be entered into a drawing to win a little package of "springy" scrappy items... including some Dear Lizzy stamps and Jillibean Sprouts! I will draw Wednesday April 7th at 10:00 pm Eastern Time- right before Being Erica starts ;)
ETA: Thanks to Alexa who noticed I put Adobe instead of Abode as the title ;) I fixed it!... and Welcome to any new visitors to my blog- hope to see you again!
Oh, and don't forget to check out all the other members of the American Crafts Design Team to see what they did with the Adobe Line- you will see how truly versatile the line can be!
kim arnold- www.kimarnold.typepad.com
moon ko - www.mooner363.typepad.com
kathy thompson - www.kathythompsonlaffoley.typepad.com
katrina simeck - www.katyat34.typepad.com
melanie louette - www.melanie-notesfromhome.blogspot.com
piradee talvanna - www.piradee.blogspot.com
loredana bucaria - www.lovescraplife.typepad.com
martha bonneau - www.mugsyboo.typepad.com
nichole duenke - www.nicholew.typepad.com
beth proudfoot - www.bethproudfoot.blogspot.com
paige evans - www.chrisandpaige.blogspot.com
wendy sue anderson - www.wendysueanderson.blogspot.com
doris sander - www.sanderdk.typepad.com
mary jo johnston - www.maryjojohnston.blogspot.com
elizabeth carney - www.itsmythingy.blogspot.com
dusti nakamura - www.acupcakelife.blogspot.com
kim watson - www.kj-starre.blogspot.com
holly hanks - www.hollyscharmedlife.blogspot.com
danielle layton - www.vtpuggirl.blogspot.com
kelly purkey - www.kellypurkey.typepad.com
amy tan - www.amytangerine.blogspot.com/
Awesome page, and you're right, it is a very versatile line!
Posted by: KathyT | April 05, 2010 at 07:21 AM
Isn't this line called abode? I have a question, how are you getting on with your sewing machine. You posted a while ago that you were going to try and use it more often.
Posted by: Alexa | April 05, 2010 at 08:57 AM
fabulous! the perfect sun-drenchec photos for those tanned boys. :)
Posted by: doris | April 05, 2010 at 09:36 AM
In my head I always call the line adobe, LOL!! I have to catch myself ;) Love your layout, super cute!
Posted by: mary jo | April 05, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Wooow! Lovely layout! Thanks for this opportunity
Posted by: Paola | April 05, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Um yes... another one of your fab pages on my lift pile. Love it!!
Posted by: melanie | April 05, 2010 at 10:30 AM
love the sunny feel to this layout!
Posted by: Stephanie Schan | April 05, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Love your layout - and I'm super jealous of the tans your little guys are sporting...I am pretty much glowing right now from lack of sunshine. ;)
Posted by: Wendy Sue | April 05, 2010 at 10:48 AM
love this page and how you used the collection for another theme :)
Posted by: piradee | April 05, 2010 at 10:49 AM
You're style rocks the house!
Posted by: elizabeth carney | April 05, 2010 at 11:03 AM
The colors work so well on white for that extra summery vibe you created. Super page!
Posted by: Kim Watson | April 05, 2010 at 11:34 AM
the circles & whimsy of this whole layout are fabulous!
love it!
Posted by: nichole | April 05, 2010 at 11:51 AM
loving all the little bits of goodness!
Posted by: amy tangerine | April 05, 2010 at 11:57 AM
I love it so much! It is so meaningful journalling about your sons. My question: What's the best thing about being on the ACDT?
Posted by: Dani | April 05, 2010 at 11:59 AM
What a fabulous page! So colorful and vibrant! Question: What inspires you? Where do you start?
Posted by: Lorraine M. | April 05, 2010 at 12:08 PM
LOVE this layout. I am inspired that you adopted an older child. My son is 3, and with my hubby's health issues, it looks like only way we are going to be able to expand our family is adopting, and I would love to adopt a child who is either the same age or a couple years younger than Matthew when the time comes. Any advice?
Posted by: Sammye Jo | April 05, 2010 at 12:29 PM
love those chipboard buttons and how you used them, shannon!
Posted by: moon ko | April 05, 2010 at 12:34 PM
what a fun page!! thanks for sharing!
where would you love to vacation this year? No limits to anywhere!
hugs
juli
Posted by: juli chau | April 05, 2010 at 01:07 PM
Hi, I'm new to your blog but I love your layouts-and I love that you have lots of ideas for "boy" pages. (I have all boys too.)
I went back and read a few of your older posts and noticed that you held your son back in first grade. Our son is currently in Kindergarten but the teacher isn't sure if he is ready for 1st grade (he is on the small side-physically and a very young 5 years old). We have the opportunity to let him take a year of transition before he goes to 1st grade. So long story short (too late), my question is this-how did you tell your son about repeating 1st grade? (If that's too personal-I totally understand!) We are just preparing ourselves for that conversation with our son and I could use the advice! :)
Thanks!!!
Posted by: Christina L | April 05, 2010 at 01:25 PM
Ok, this is too weird...both of my boys are adopted and DH WAS THE CARDINAL BIRD MASCOT AT UofL!!! So here's my question...have you done any UofL layouts? If so, can I see 'em? :)
Posted by: Andrea | April 05, 2010 at 01:50 PM
I love your title work - so fun!
Posted by: Brittney A | April 05, 2010 at 01:56 PM
What a cute page! Love the circles. Question: What is your absolute favorite AC collection/line?
Posted by: Geralyn | April 05, 2010 at 02:04 PM
Love the layout and how you used other then a house layout...I do have a question actually...on the adoption...was it hard to adopt an older child...I dont have children and would love to give a child a good home and love!
Posted by: denise k harris | April 05, 2010 at 02:08 PM
Alright... this is the first time to your blog. So my most random question for you, is how many rooms does your house have? Do your sons share a room?
Oh, and did I mention it's my birthday on the 7th!
Posted by: Julie Riley | April 05, 2010 at 02:09 PM
Very cute page! ... so what is your favorite line of all time from AC?
Posted by: ShellyJ | April 05, 2010 at 02:53 PM