thursday...Swirlydoos March Kit Reveal and Blog Hop

Welcome to:

Swirlydoos Kit Club

March Scrapbook Kit Reveal & Blog Hop!

If you came here from Angelica's blog, then you are on the right track. If not, go back to Swirlydoos' blog and start from there. We have some amazing projects for you to see today !! Make sure to leave a comment on all of the blogs for a chance to win!!! Make sure you have LIKED & FOLLOWED Swirlydoos on Facebook!!!

Swirlydoos is proud to bring you our beautiful March collection:

Salutations

And check out these coordinating add ons that perfectly compliment our March scrapbook kit!

Are you a subscriber? If so, your kit is on it's way! If not, check out the Swirlydoos store to see if there are any March kits or add ons in the store!

***All of our monthly scrapbook kits are available in our store while supplies last!***

Has it sold out? - become a subscriber and not only will you never miss a kit again, but you'll also pay less for your monthly scrapbook kits!

*Mention this blog hop and save 10% on your first kit*

We have some absolutely beautiful scrapbook projects for you to see today! So, without any further ado, here are the projects that I made with this gorgeous and elegant kit!

"32 weeks" Layout

This layout is based on the sketch. I simply rotated the sketch clockwise to end up with the pictures on top. The pictures were taken 2 weeks ago when I turned 32 weeks. I used a few the red and black flowers from the Flower Add-On Kit because they complimented my photos so well. The doily I made using a die and white cardstock from my stash. 

Here's this month's sketch:

"Motherhood" Layout

For my second layout I used a white square doily from my stash which I framed with the gorgeous red trim included in the kit. I used another picture which I love from when I turned 32 weeks. I used a few flowers from the Flower Add-On Kit and stamped and die cut the leaves to compliment the layout. I also cut out with my Pazzles inspiration the title out of black cardstock.

"With Love" Layout

Last but not least, I made this layout using a picture of my hubby and I this past Valentine's Day. We dressed up and went out to dinner a few days before Valentine's Day itself because I couldn't handle the large crowds. He was a good sport and took a few pictures with me before we went out. The white and brown flowers are from my stash and I used the red flowers from the Flower Add-On. I fuzzy cut the flowers on the left side and added them to this grey paper, which I randomly distressed. 

Come back throughout the month and I'll share with you close ups and how-to for each layout!

So, let's get started! Make sure to leave a comment on all of the blogs for a chance to win!!! 

You have until midnight, eastern time, on Friday 3/7 to complete the hop. Winners will be announced on the Swirlydoos Blog on Saturday 3/8. In order to qualify to win here is what you need to do:

1: Visit all of the blogs and leave a comment on each. This way we know you were there. Take your time. There are REALLY beautiful things to see along the way.

2: Before you leave each blog, look for the “special” words and write it down. 

Once you have visited all the blogs and collected all the special words, they will create a sentence. 

3: Finally, go back to the Swirlydoos blog and leave a comment letting us know how much fun you had, tell us the sentence that was created with all of the special words you collected. Can't wait to hear from you.

My special word is : YOU

The party continues over at  Swirlydoos blog!

Here is the order and blog addresses:

Georgia: http://startingtoscrap.blogspot.com/

Irene: http://scrapperlicious.blogspot.com/

Die~Namites: http://www.die-namitesblog.com/

Tracey http://lifetimeofpages.blogspot.com/

Amy V. (Guest) http://www.amyvoorthuis.blogspot.com.au/

Art Anthology http://artanthologyinc.com/blog/

Rae http://scrappingfancy.blogspot.com/

Petaloo http://petaloo.typepad.com/

Patty http://artoutwithyourheartout.com/

Paulien http://paulienvandenbosch.blogspot.com/

Dusty Attic http://dustyatticblog.blogspot.com/

Angelica http://angelicascrappenings.blogspot.com/

Amy http://amadrian8.blogspot.com/

monday...Swirlydoos February Kit Layout #5

Happy Monday! It's the beginning of the week and a new month! I can't believe that it's March already! In less than 6 weeks I'll get to meet my son!

Anyway, today I'm sharing with you my last layout using the February Swirlydoos Kit!


I used a picture of my mom and I at my baby shower. I turned it B&W because the background was too busy. I used flowers from the main kit as well as the flower add on and kept the design simple. I did lots of distressing in the bottom of the page to balance out the top design. I love how this layout looks and have a feeling that my mom might take it with her when she comes visit! I'm planning on displaying it on a shadow box in my hallway (I have 5 shadow boxes that I display and rotate my newest layouts).

Here are some close ups:







Thanks for stopping by my bog today and checking out my latest layout! Come back on Wednesday for the Swirlydoos March Kit Reveal and Blog hop! You DO NOT want to miss it!!!

saturday...winner of the Heartfelt Creations Alumni Blog Hop

I hope that everyone is having a great weekend! I'm back today to announce the winner of the Heartfelt Creations Alumni February Blog Hop!

The winner of the February blog hop was chosen from Alissa's blog. 

Congratulations to Jackie Fisher!!!!!

Please send an email to Emma Lou at emmalou@heartfeltcreations.us and write "Winner of February Alumni Hop" in the subject line to claim your gift certificate!

Thanks to everyone who hopped with us and for your sweet comments! I really appreciate each and every comment! Come back on the last Tuesday of the month for another blog hop and another round of inspiration. Have a great rest of the weekend!

tuesday...Heartfelt Creations February Alumni Hop

Welcome everyone to my blog for the Heartfelt Creations February Alumni Blog Hop!

Be sure to leave a comment on all the participating blogs. One participant will be chosen to receive a $25 Gift Certificate. The more you comment the more entries you get into the random draw! Be sure the check the Winner Announcement on Sat, March 1st. If you win, please send an email to Emma Lou and write "Winner of February Alumni Hop" in the subject line.

Hop ends on Friday, Feb 28th at midnight.

and here's the layout that I made:

For this nature layout I used the Sunny Day Paper Collection papers because this collection was perfect for my pictures that were taken late last year when hubby and I went hiking one afternoon close by to our home.

I used the Sun Kissed Fleur stamps and dies to make my distressed, vintage flowers and the Open Leaf PreCut Set and their coordinating dies for the leaves. I inked the edges and shaped them with my fingers and a large embossing tool.

I added 2 doilies to soften the edges of the layers that I distressed and inked. I used Thickers alphas for the title and added a few printed butterflies for a pop of color to my very monochromatic layout.

Here's another view of the flower cluster.

I loved working on these vintage flowers! I distressed them with water and pinched each petal to achieve this look. I then added the flower centers to the smallest bloom in each cluster after layering them to give them some dimension.

I journaled directly unto my layout because a big part of scrapbooking is preserving those memories!

Thanks for visiting and taking your time to comment on my blog!

Your next stop is: Loretta Lock

Giovana Smith: http://giovana-believe.blogspot.com/
Candy Slabaugh http://candyscreationsblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/february-heartfelt-creations-alumni.html
Cibele Glazer http://flowerfoot.blogspot.com/2014/02/february-heartfelt-creations-alumni-dt.html
Caroline Duncan http://stampingsandinklings.blogspot.com/2014/02/altered-picture-frame.html
Vicki Dutcher - http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/2014/02/heartfelt-creations-alumni-hop-february.html
Emilia van den Heuvel - http://few-favourite-things.blogspot.com/2014/02/heartfelt-creations-alumni-designers.html
Glenda Brooks -http://glendabrooks.blogspot.com/2014/02/heartfelt-creations-february-alumni.html
Mary Faus - http://merrymstamper.blogspot.com/2014/02/heartfelt-creations-february-alumni-dt.html
Linda Payne -http://paynehollercards.blogspot.com/2014/02/heartfelt-creations-alumni-february-hop.html
Amarilys Doria-http://amadrian8.blogspot.com/2014/02/tuesdayheartfelt-creations-february_25.html
Loretta Lock - http://lovetocreate.blogspot.ca/
Linda Loew http://lindamloew.blogspot.com/
Alissa Wells http://willrunforstamps.blogspot.com/
Lisa Allen- http://toddandlisacreations.blogspot.com/

monday...Swirlydoos February Kit Cards #3

It's the last week of February! For me, it means that I'm getting closer to meeting my little boy! 

Today I have an easel card tutorial for you, using the I used the Swirlydoos February Kit, Lady Belle.



and a few close ups:



Closed card

So, now that you know what we are doing, let's get started!

Step 1. Trim a heavy cardstock to 5.5"x5.5" and die cut a circle our of it. I'm using Heartfelt Creations Layered Scalloped Posy Die so I'll have to run it through my die cutting machine twice (top and bottom).


Step 1a. Make sure that folded area is a little over the fold so that you don't right through it. You will nee this so that the card opens and closes.


Step 2. This is what you will get after you finish your first base layer.


Step 3. Die cut another separate single layer our of the same cardstock.


Step 4. From the fold, mark 3" below it and fold it inwards. Add adhesive to this part and adhere the single layer on top.


Step 5. This is how your easel card base will look like at this stage. Now you can decorate it however you want!


Step 6. For my card, I die cut two circles our of coordinating colors measuring 4.5" and 4" and distressed their edges.


Step 7. I layered them over my front side of the card and added a little trim around the smallest layer.


Step 8. I then added a few layers in the centers and my stamped sentiment on top. I pop dotted the sentiment to make it stand out.


Step 9. I added some blooms around the sentiment as shown.


Step 10. Finally, I added some handmade leaves and some brown twine.


Step 11. Now, so that your easel card can stand up, you need something for the inside. I added two stickers layers over each other and pop dotted to give some dimension.

here's the finished easel card again:


Thanks for stopping by and if you make your own easel card, I'd love to check it out! :)