Gosh.... I just totally love this GORGEOUS kit. And I think, that if you got yours... then you would agree with me.

Whilst working with the kit for first reveal, I always save my scraps of paper. These are just perfect for making cards. Including the barcode strips, of the Kaisercraft papers. On the back the have a lovely patern.
So, here's the card I made for today:



I snapped some pictures whilst creating, for you to see, how it came together.

For my base card I cut a piece of cardstock at 8.1/2 x 6.3/8 Fold it double and then spritzed it with a pink glimmermist and distressed the edges.


For the inside of the card I cut a piece of the same cardstock (not misted) at 8.1/4 x 5.3/4 Fold it double and used a border punch at both sides. Then, using my finger, I added some Gesso to the top and bottom and let it dry.


Then I cut a piece of PP at 2.1/2 x 3 and distressed the edges.


I glued: my punched inside to the inside of my base card, the distressed piece of PP in place and 2 strips of the bling that came in our Main kit. Voila... inside done!


Back to the front on the card! For my background I cut a piece of the polka dot paper at 4 x 6


Then, and I know that everyone has these pieces saved..., I glued a left over piece of doily at the top. On 1 of my layouts I cut a cricle and the striped paper at the bottom it a piece what was left over. So I cut it to fit for my card.


I cut out this sign from one of the papers


Gave it a medium coat of Gesso, which I spread around using my finger. Let it dry for 3 minutes and..........


Then I placed a towel on top, and gently rubbed over it with my hand. (like petting the papers of your new delivered kit)


Gently took away the towel and I was impressed with the texture it gave. Love it!


Then I cut one of the barcode strips at 3.3/4 I KNOW the ruler says something different, but trust me.


on the back I added 2 layers of foamtape (took 1 of later on) and glued the leftover 1/2 inches to the back of the foamtape.


And glued it in the middle of my sign.


Another barcode strip was cut at 6.1/2 inches and pleated randomly.


I glued it to the left side of my card. Only added glue where the arrows are.


Then I glued my sign in place and some pearl strand at the top and bottom of my card.


I cut 2 strips of the bling.....


And to make it more bendable I made cuts in between the bling.


Then I glued it along my sign, like in the picture.


I took 2 of the stickers (watch the marks) that came in the main kit. I trimmed the dark one with the sentiment on it and distressed it a little. The I glued it on the orange one, (that says love)


And placed my sentiment to my card. I also glued a wooden icon and some leftover flowers from a previous Swirlydoos kit, in place.


Also on the sticker sheet you find this butterfly, which I cut out and inked the edges of.


I glued it at the bottom of my card. To add 1 more tiny detail, I glued 2 little pearls on the wood icon. And I called it done.

Hope you like it, and if you haven't safe your scraps, (I can't imagine you haven't) then start doing so, cause they make the greatest cards.

 

 



Thanks to all who participated in our June blog hop! We appreciate all of your kind words!

Here are the winners:

Jan, you have won these papers from Authentique! 

Authentique Sweetness Papers

Maria Harms, this prize is YOURS!

Kaisercraft Tea Party Papers & Stickers

This gift card goes to Denise Bryant!

It's Sunday and that means it's time for a new Layout of the Week. This week Ginny's layout created with the May kit,"Bohemian Spring", struck me as downright magical!

I just love the way she created a lovely trellis and flower garden,encorporating just the right amount of mixed media to show off this lovely vintage photo.

Congrats,Ginny!

Jan is our May winner with this
beauty:

Congrats, Jan! And, thanks to all of the super talented scrappers who post their gorgeous creations to the Swirlydoos gallery!

Butterfly Challenge

Our amazing designer, Angelica, also hosts a a butterfly challenge every month, and it runs through the 15th of each month.

Here's a stunning layout that Misha submitted for the Bohemian Spring challenge:

SGC (Swirly Girl Challenge) Challenge

This month, Maggi is hosting the SGC challenge that runs through June 30th, and it's very inspiring! If you like getting messy, this challenge is for you! 

Here is her amazing inspiration:

Round Robin Challenge

Our lovely Peggy hosts this every month. Of course signups happen before the first of the month, so it's too late to join, but there will certainly be lots of beauty to look at all month long. Peggy's asking everyone to bust out the mists and play! I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with for the first week on the 9th!

Round Robin for Cards Challenge

Maggi is hosting the card round robin this month, and she's shaking it up! This month it's all about tags instead of cards! This is another challenge where the sign ups have passed, but the first round posts their tags on the 7th!

We hope you play along with us this month!

Tracey here today with the first LOTW for June. I can't hardly believe it is already June! 

As I perused the gallery I came across this stunner by Pam:

Here is a little of what Pam shared about her cool page:

Congrats,Pam and thanks for sharing your beautiful work with us!