More with the All that Glitters Swirlydoos Kit

Hello! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! It's time again to share more projects using the December Kit, All That Glitters. Even though Christmas has passed, those Holiday photos still need to be scrapped! So, I have one Christmas layout to share and a winter theme.

You gotta love all the pretty pinks that came in the kit. It was fun scrapping Christmas themes with the non traditional colors of red and green. I used the Snowflake paste to add some texture to the background. I didn't want the paste white because the background paper is light. So I added quite a bit of pigment powder to make it pink. Both the Snowflake Paste and Pigment Powder are from the Medium add-on. The Shabby Snow Angels are from my Esty Shop, LittleScrapShop. I'm currently taking a little break but will reopen soon!

 Here is my snowy winter layout! I first used the snowflake paste with a snowflake stencil. When that was dry I used modeling paste to add another texture using a Tim Holtz mask. Once I had my page all done I went back with some watered down gesso and did some splattering. Using Heavy Gesso I painted a thick coat on the flowers, Teal Butterflies (from LittleScrapShop) and spray for that snowy look! That's always fun!

 

If you’re ready to start getting perfectly coordinated, top of the line scrapbook kits delivered to your door, please visit us at www.swirlydoos.com. Mention my name (Angelica) when you subscribe and you’ll receive 10% off your first kit, AND a coupon good for 30% off your entire purchase in the Swirlydoos.com store!

 

Thanks for visiting!

Swirlydoos Wed. tutorial* Pocket Gift Card Holder

Hi everyone!! Can you believe that Christmas is almost here??!? I have a quick tutorial for that last minute gift. Or just to spruce up gift cards (or cash) instead of the plain envelopes.

You can find the tutorial HERE on Snap Guide! Merry Christmas!

December Projects for Blue Fern Studios

Hello everyone! I'm sharing today my final projects as a BFS design team member. It's been an amazing and fun year!  I'm so honored to have had the opportunity to design for such a wonderful company!

I made this layout using the Autumn Anthology collection.  I started with the Newsworthy paper as my background and layered then Penmanship on top.  I painted the Large Roman Clock, Damask Panel and Spring branch chipboard pieces with gesso. Then lightly misted with the Leaf mist. The Butterflies and Stick Pin are from LittleScrapShop.

For this layout I used the Frolic collection. Such pretty soft colors!  I did some layering with the Secretary paper. Then used some pieces of the Calling Cards and Dans de Jardin. Again, I painted the Floral Lattice Bits, Timeless Floral Corner, and Petite Windows with gesso. They sprayed using the leaf and Cotton Candy Mist.

So, I've used up all of the Vintage Christmas Papers that were sent to me! I decided to make a quick card using a scrap piece of the Wonderland paper.  This is my take on the sketch using the Gingerbread House Chipboard. I used a thick uneven coat of Heavy Gesso and sprinkled colored glitter glass while still wet. You can find the Glitter Glass at my Etsy shop that I hand tint myself!

 Thanks for stopping by during this busy holiday season!

Swirlydoos Dec. Reveal and Blog Hop

Welcome to:

Swirlydoos Kit Club 

December Scrapbook Kit Reveal!

Thank you for joining our blog hop this month! 
If you came here from Swirlydoos' blog, then you are on the right track. Make sure you leave a comment on all blogs for a chance to win a prize! And, make sure you have LIKED & FOLLOWED Swirlydoos on Facebook!!!

Swirlydoos is proud to bring you our beautiful December collection:

ALL THAT GLITTERS

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

 

Are you a subscriber? If so, your kit is on it's way if you don't already have it! If not, check out the Swirlydoos store to see if there are any December 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 !!  

I had the best time scrapping with this kit!!! I love using pink as a winter/Christmas color. So shabbylious!

I just had to scrap my Delilah using the pink and gray papers! They remind me so much of her. So sweet and pretty! :)  She just had her 7th birthday! I tell ya, where does the time go!??!

I did a bunch of layering and distressing. And a bit of masking and misting. I just love the new Vintage Winter Angels from my Little Scrap Shop. They're are my newest editions and worked beautifully for my page. I used some pink flowers from my stash with the white flowers that came in the Flower Add-on.

 

 For my second page I went more with the bright pink and light pink papers. I did some masking using the stencil and the Snowflake Paste from the Medium Add-on. It was the first time I used the paste. I really like the effect! I added some of the PearlEx in Pink Gold (also in the medium add-on) to the Snowflake Paste to give it a tinge of pink. The Snow Kissed Butterflies are from my shop. They're the perfect pink for these papers!

This is my take on the December sketch. I did some masking with the Snowflake paste and some fun drops with watered down gesso. The Icicle Butterflies and Winter Fairies are also from my Etsy shop. They're the perfect little add in to give the finishing touch.

 

Here is the December Sketch. Please join our Sketch Challenge, anyone can play!

 

You have until midnight, eastern time, December 13th to complete the hop. Winners will be announced on the Swirlydoos Blog on 12/15.  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 : OLD

The party continues over at Bec's blog. Have fun!

 

Blue Fern Studios December Sketch Challenge

It's hard to believe this is our last sketch challenge of 2015!  Our sketch designer, Michele Singh, has once again given us a beautiful sketch to work with.  Doesn't it just make you happy?

 

One lucky winner, selected by a random draw, will receive a prize package 

of Blue Fern Studios chipboard!

In addition, we will also select 3 (or more) layouts to feature.

 

We have just a few simple rules to follow if you would like to participate in our sketch challenge:

1.) Feel free to interpret the sketch as you please by means of taking it as-is or 

flipping/turning/mirroring it to suit your needs, but please make sure your layout resembles the sketch.

2). Please note that you can do whatever type of project you please - a layout, card, 

  canvas, altered item- whatever suits your mood and style! 

We would love to see the different ways our sketch can be used.

3.) You must use at least one piece of Blue Fern Studios chipboard OR use Blue Fern Studios paper on your project. Please note that you do not need to use the pieces featured in the sketch

- use whatever suits your fancy! You can find the store nearest you HERE.
 {Do not use any other brand of chipboard on your project, please!}

4.) Upload your project using the Inlinkz tool on the BFS BLOG by midnight EST on December 31, 2015

Wednesday Tutorial Canvas Card

Hi everyone! I'm sharing a quick and easy  tutorial today on how to make this Canvas Card. I've used pieces from the Swirlydoos November 2015 Collection, Scarlet Elegance.You can find the tutorial HERE on Snapguide. Enjoy!

New Paper Collections from Blue Fern Studios

Look what Blue Fern Studios is releasing very soon! Two new gorgeous paper collections! More details on BFS website.

 
 

November Blue Fern Studios Projects

Hello there, scrappy friends! I can't believe that Christmas is almost here!! Divulging in the Christmas spirit I have 3 projects to share using the new Vintage Christmas Collection.

This page is based on the November Sketch. I used the Deck the Halls paper as my background and left over scraps of the Magical paper for the layering. I used a card from the Greeting Card paper as my photo mat. For the French Iron Works and Winter Title Magical I painted with gesso, lightly sprayed with Cotton Candy mist, and used Phoenix glitter for that sparkle.

Winter pages are always fun to make because I love the sparkle! For this page I used Wonderland for my background paper. I did some masking and used Sky and Cool Mint mist. I also used the Greeting Card paper(love the sheet....a must have) and  Auld Lang Syne. The chipboard pieces, Holiday Frame and Framed Winter words, were painted with gesso and misted. The Icicle Butterflies can be found at my Etsy Shop. Perfect for those winter pages!

Instead of another layout I wanted to do something different. So, I made this pocket using a glassine bag. I cut out a bunch I tags from the Greeting cards paper, made a larger tag with Noel paper and tucked them inside the pocket. I used the Wild Flourish bundle for the front of the pocket and the Winter Title Noel. I used Leaf and Cotton Candy mist.

This is the pocket without the tags inside. I used the Noel Papers to cover the bag.

Thanks stopping by!

More with Scarlet Elegance

Hi everyone! I'm sharing  two more layouts I created using the Swirlydoos November Collection, Scarlet Elegance. This is just a lovely collection! I loved working with it! Check out the Swirlydoos Store for available kits and  add-ons.

I find it so hard not to cover the pretty designs on the paper. With this layout I decided to do a small design in the center so the top left and bottom right flowers can be seen. All I did was cut strips from different pattern papers and then layered.

 

 I couldn't wait to use the stencil designed by Gabrielle Pollaco. I've always been a huge fan of her work. So, I was so excited to get the stencil on the Medium- Add-on.  I used the crackle paste, also in the Medium Add-on, on the brick wall design. Then, worked my design around that. I gutted the center of my papers to alternate in layering.

 

If you’re ready to start getting perfectly coordinated, top of the line scrapbook kits delivered to your door, please visit us at www.swirlydoos.com. Mention my name (Angelica Franssen) when you subscribe and you’ll receive 10% off your first kit, AND a coupon good for 30% off your entire purchase in the Swirlydoos.com store!

 

Thanks for visiting!

Swirlydoos Nov. Reveal and Blog Hop

Welcome to:

Swirlydoos Kit Club 

November Scrapbook Kit Reveal!

Thank you for joining our blog hop this month! If you came here from Cindy's blog, then you are on the right track. If not, go back to Swirlydoos' blog and start from there.  Make sure you leave a comment on all blogs for a chance to win a prize! And, make sure you have LIKED & FOLLOWED Swirlydoos on Facebook!!!

Swirlydoos is proud to bring you our beautiful November collection:
SCARLET ELEGANCE

Are you a subscriber? If so, your kit is on it's way if you don't already have it! If not, check out the Swirlydoos store to see if there are any November 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 !!  

 This kit is so pretty and elegant! Just my style!! For my first two projects I made layouts using two totally contrasting colors...one light...one dark! I hope you like!

 So, for my first layout I had to jump in using the soft colors. I usually don't scrap using gold, I prefer silver, but the Prima lace is so dang pretty! I cut it in half and layered on top of each other tucked under layers of paper. The Medium Add-on has Mica Powder in Gold Opal and I used that with water to accentuate the masking.  I used one of my newest butterflies, Blush Butterfly Embellishments, from my Etsy Shop. I needed a lighter butterfly and these were perfect!

 Here I did some more distress layering and masking. Using the Pearl-ex from the Medium Add-on I darkened some spots on the masking to make it pop. The leave vine is a wood embellie from the Embellishment Add-on. I using some crackle paste for texture and just colored it with some mist.

This month for the sketch I decided to make a canvas. I first treated the canvas with some white gesso. Onced dried I did and extra thick layer of the Texture Crackle Paste that came in the Medium Add-on. Leave it do dry overnight for best results. From there I did some misting and masking. Then began my layers.

Here is the November Sketch. Anyone can join us in our Sketch Challenge. You can find it HERE.

 

You have until midnight, eastern time, November 14th to complete the hop. Winners will be announced on the Swirlydoos Blog on 11/16.  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 : A


The party continues over at Bec's blog. Have fun!

 

Blue Fern Studios November Sketch Challenge

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the new month, and another sketch challenge for Blue Fern Studios.  Our sketch designer, Michele Singh, has once again created a lovely sketch, with loads of possibilities.

 

One lucky winner, selected by a random draw, will receive a prize package 

of Blue Fern Studios chipboard!

In addition, we will also select 3 (or more) layouts to feature.

 

We have just a few simple rules to follow if you would like to participate in our sketch challenge:

1.) Feel free to interpret the sketch as you please by means of taking it as-is or 

flipping/turning/mirroring it to suit your needs, but please make sure your layout resembles the sketch.

2). Please note that you can do whatever type of project you please - a layout, card, 

  canvas, altered item- whatever suits your mood and style! 

We would love to see the different ways our sketch can be used.

3.) You must use at least one piece of Blue Fern Studios chipboard OR use Blue Fern Studios paper on your project. Please note that you do not need to use the pieces featured in the sketch

- use whatever suits your fancy! You can find the store nearest you HERE.
 {Do not use any other brand of chipboard on your project, please!}

4.) Upload your project using the Inlinkz tool on the BFS Blog  by midnight EST on November 30, 2015

 

 

Swirlydoos Saturday Tutorial

Hi everyone! I've have a new Saturday Tutorial for you!!  There's a step by step tutorial on how to make this tag using pieces from the October 2015 Collection, Garden Harvest. You can find the tutorial HERE on SnapGuide. Enjoy!

 

 

Swirlydoos October Kit Reveal and Blog Hop

Welcome to:

Swirlydoos Kit Club 

October Scrapbook Kit Reveal!

Thank you for joining our blog hop this month! If you came here from Ginny's blog, then you are on the right track. If not, go back to Swirlydoos' blog and start from there.  Make sure you leave a comment on all blogs for a chance to win a prize! And, make sure you have LIKED & FOLLOWED Swirlydoos on Facebook!!!

Swirlydoos is proud to bring you our beautiful October collection:

Are you a subscriber? If so, your kit is on it's way if you don't already have it! If not, check out the Swirlydoos store to see if there are any October 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 !!

 

I'm loving Blue Fern Studios new collection, Autumn Anthology.  Lots of pretty colors to work with!

 

I have to say this is my favorite paper from this collection. I didn't want to cover it up to much or over distress. I used the mask that came in the medium-add on and the Stone Effect dimensional medium on the chipboard piece. The dragonflies are from my Etsy shop. I just changed them up by removing the flower from the center and adding pearls.

 

 

Here I wanted to work with the pretty blue and peach papers. I did some fussing cutting of the tea cup from the collage paper. I really love to add doilies to my layouts. Because they're white you can color them to your liking.  I used the Blue Fern Studio Mist that came in the Medium-Add on.

 

 I did lots of layering here. I gutted out the center of the papers them layered them on top of each other. Between layers I tucked doilies and trim.

This is the Ceiling Tile from the Embellishment Add-on. I painted it with gesso then misted it. I used the BoBunny die cut pieces that also came in the  Embellishment Add-on as my main focal point.

 

 This is my take on the October sketch. We got the little sun catchers in the main kit but I wanted to shabby them up. I painted it with gesso then misted it with the Blue Fern Studio Mist that came in the Medium-Add on. I also misted the Petaloo flowers from the Flower-Add on with a light pink.

 Here is the sketch. Be sure to play along in our sketch challenge. Anyone can enter. More details HERE. 

 

You have until midnight, eastern time, October 23rd to complete the hop. Winners will be announced on the Swirlydoos Blog on 10/25.  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 : kinder


The party continues over at Bec's blog. She is our newest design team member and has a wonderful style that you're sure to love! Have fun!