Swirlydoo's May Reveal "Grandma's Garden"

It's that time again!!! The reveal for Swirlydoo's monthly kit. This months kit, Grandma's Garden, is nothing short of beautiful. I usually don't work with oranges and greens. But, that what Swirlydoos does, has you step out of your comfort zone. 

Totally  Cute

I love Eli-g

This page is based on Swirlydoo's exclusive sketch by Beggahuna.

Beauty

Cherish

Nature Walk

Head on over to Swirlydoos to get more details of the Main Kit along with the Add-ons. This month Krissy is featuring a Tattered Angels Mega Technique Kit you don't want to miss.

♥♥♥

Swirlydoos April Collection " Bella Volo"

It's reveal day at Swirlydoos. This month's kit, Bella Volo, features the lovely new paper collection from Bo Bunny. Krissy did an amazing job matching up every embellishment to coordinate perfectly with theses papers.

Dare to Dream

For this chipboard piece I painted it white then stamped with the Prima script stamp. Afterwards, I added some crackle.   

Well, I finally broke down and bought a sewing machine. I love the look of stitching on a page. But, I hate sewing!!!! My mom taught my girls how to use a machine, I figured it they can do it so can I. Clea, my 11 year old daughter, taught me how to...what the sayings...load the thread..yikes! She told me what a bobbin is and what to do with it. She was an awesome teacher. Now, I love it!!!

Just Be

For this DA peice, I painted it brown then added a mint color here and there. When it was a tad dry I brushed some bronze perefect pearls.

Just Peachy

The tech kit came with lots of yummy DA!!! For the hinges I just painted them white. I used the Zva pearl strips as a frame.

Being Cute

Oh my Delilah!! Her famous head tilt when she has the camera pointed at her.

 Okay, so, I'm still practicing on my stitching...lol!!

Kissy

This page is based on the exclusive Swirlydoos Sketch

 Please stop by the Swirlydoos Kit Section in the store to get your Bella Volo Kit. This is one you don't want to miss.

One more thing before I sign off...

Swirlydoos has teamed up with Dusty Attic to bring you

The Chipboard Palooza Contest

For more details and how to enter please visit the CONTEST PAGE

 Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog!!! I appreciate each and every visit and comment!!

♥♥♥

Swirlydoos March Collection "Cabaret"

Swirlydoo's March Kit "Cabaret" is stunningly gorgeous. The rich colors and beautiful authentic Ostrich feathers makes this kit one of a kind must have. The papers and flowers are brand new Prima, along with handmade crystal embellishments. This kit was so fun to work with. I even dressed up my girls with the embellishments from the kit for a "fauxshoot". LOL!! To see the pages from the Swirlydoos Design Team members, please visit the GALLERY.

This page is based on the Exclusive Sketch for Swirlydoos by our amazing artist Beggahuna. I took the feathers and beaded trim and used them as photo props to take some fun pictures of my girls. They played the part quite well. They had a such a blast that they asked to do with with every kit...heehee! I think they just like getting into my make-up...lol!!

Belladonnas

Swirlydoos is working with a sketch blog...more details soon!! But, this page is based off of the sketch.

Natural Beauty

My daughter and I share the same birthday! She was most definitely the best birthday gift a parent can get! With this pages I went with the blue and cream shades. This kit can be rich or light. With the papers being double sided you have that choice.

The Best Gift

Do you ever have one of those pages that just drive you nuts? It seems not to work out and you put it away and bring it back out? Well, this was one of those Pain the in the ass pages...lol!! Dubbed...PITA by the DT!

Fair

I'm 2

 To get a Cabaret Kit please visit the Swirlydoo's Store.

Thank you so much for stopping by!!!

♥♥♥

Reveal Day at Swirlydoos *Things Remembered*

It's that time again!! Reveal for the February Kit, "Things Remembered", from Swirlydoos. Although it's a few days late, it's totally worth the wait!! This kit is bursting with beautiful pattern papers from TPC Studio and coordinating embellishment. Perfect for your heritage pictures or even your everyday photos!!

The Best of Times

Here are my girls back in 2004. Nefferteari was 5 and Cleapatra was 4. This was the age were I was constantly asked if they were twins. Now that they are older you can see the age difference. I'm so glad that I don't have to answer that question anymore...lol!

 Here are some close-ups. I used the corner punched technique on a circle. I cut the circle in half and place each piece on opposite sides if the page.

I used two items from the Embellishment Add-on. The peach flowers and the Metal plaques.

Dreamer

This page is based on the Exclusive Sketch. Our very own Robin use the sketch on several of her pages. But, she flip, flopped and reversed to get a different look each time. Check out the forums or the gallery to see her pages.

I used some flowers from a past kit and some butterflies from my Etsy.

Just a close-up of the distressing.

Keepsakes

This is a photo of my father's mother and sister. I have to say that this page look so much better in person. The camera couldn't capture the softness of the layout.The colors of the close-ups are more like the real page. Anyways, I wanted the pattern paper to be a bit lighter. So, to give it a "Ghosted" effect, I took a Brilliance white stamp pad and swiped it all over the paper.

I used the little pearl dangle to make a charm for the stick pin.

 I added some Diamond Dust and Stickled to the petal edges.

Memories

This is a picture of my mom holding me not to long ago..hehehee!!! Yeah right, you can totally see 70's written all over the pictures. LATE 70's that is...lol! I did a lot of wet distressing here.

 I used the rub-on that came in the Embellie Add-on on a treated DA chippie.

Just a close-up of the wet distressing. We have a tutorial on how to get this effect in the Tutorial section.

Be sure to get your "Things Remembered" Kit in the SWIRLYDOOS Store

OH WAIT!!!

Here is a surprise from Mr. Swirlydoos himself. A special Spotlight kit put together for all you romantics. Also in the Swirlydoos Store!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by. Your comments are always so sweet and taken to heart!!

You know, I just want to take a minute to mention how wonderful the Swirly Forums are. Not because of the tutorials or tips(well, that too :) ). But because of all the Swirly Sisters. We REALLY are like a family. We share and we're there for each other. We treat each other so kindly and welcome new comers with open arms. If you are looking for a loving community you really should stop by and introduce yourself. Trust me, you'll be happy you did!!!

 ♥♥♥