Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Oooooh look we did it again!!!
Our August scrapbook kit has just hit the pavement, and we hope you're gonna LOVE IT!
We're proud to present:
“Tranquility”
*****See how you can win this kit below!*****
See this gorgeous collection up close & personal in our video unveiling with Kim! C'mon - she doesn't bite! (hard)
Love it, right? Why not get one of your own? Let us
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Each
designer will post their complete reveal in the days immediately
following our reveal. (and can be found in our FB gallery today) But for now, lemme
tease you with a couple goodies from the team!
See what they did there? Magic. Well, maybe it's not "magic." Why don't you come check out our scrapbook tutorials & challenges. Most of our designers create tutorials on our forums & YouTube channel to show YOU how they work that "magic!"
Each
designer will post their complete reveal in the days immediately
following our reveal. (and can be found in our FB gallery today) But for now, lemme
tease you with a couple goodies from the team!
See what they did there? Magic. Well, maybe it's not "magic." Why don't you come check out our scrapbook tutorials & challenges. Most of our designers create tutorials on our forums & YouTube channel to show YOU how they work that "magic!"
VerDay Paint & Patina Tech Kit Tutorial Video
Kim, has put together another incredible video tutorial showing you how-to use our August Tech kit:
Here is the layout Kim created using the pieces she made in the video:
VerDay Paint & Patina Tech Kit Tutorial Video
Kim, has put together another incredible video tutorial showing you how-to use our August Tech kit:
Here is the layout Kim created using the pieces she made in the video:
ANATOMY OF A LAYOUT
Kim has
also prepared an awesome step-by-step photo tutorial using the August
Main Kit! You can find this tutorial (as well as other months) in the "Anatomy of a Layout" section of our forums! Follow along as she creates this beautiful page using the exact same kit you have!
We have a great lineup of video tutorials, as well as step-by-step photo tutorials for you this month!
If you haven't already, (stern look) be sure you're connected with us on all our various social media outlets so you never miss a (free) learning opportunity.
ANATOMY OF A LAYOUT
Kim has also prepared an awesome step-by-step photo tutorial using the August Main Kit! You can find this tutorial (as well as other months) in the "Anatomy of a Layout" section of our forums! Follow along as she creates this beautiful page using the exact same kit you have!
We have a great lineup of video tutorials, as well as step-by-step photo tutorials for you this month!
If you haven't already, (stern look) be sure you're connected with us on all our various social media outlets so you never miss a (free) learning opportunity.
SKETCH CHALLENGE!!
August sketch, created by our amazing sketch artist, Beggahuna!
This
beautiful sketch is your inspiration, now get creating! Our August
sketch challenge runs until September 31st, and is open to EVERYONE!
Upload
your layout into the "Sketch" section of the Swirlydoos Facebook Gallery and you will be entered to win a fantastic prize from
Swirlydoos!
Check the sketch challenge thread in our forums to see how others were inspired by this same sketch.
SKETCH CHALLENGE!!
August sketch, created by our amazing sketch artist, Beggahuna!
This
beautiful sketch is your inspiration, now get creating! Our August
sketch challenge runs until September 31st, and is open to EVERYONE!
Upload
your layout into the "Sketch" section of the Swirlydoos Facebook Gallery and you will be entered to win a fantastic prize from
Swirlydoos!
Check the sketch challenge thread in our forums to see how others were inspired by this same sketch.
SWIRLYDOOS FACEBOOK BLITZ!
This
month we decided to change things up a bit, see if you're still paying
attention ;-) You're still going to get to see what our FABULOUS
designers have in store for you, but you're also going to get the chance
to win THIS MONTH'S KIT!
*gasp... yes!*
SWIRLYDOOS FACEBOOK BLITZ!
This
month we decided to change things up a bit, see if you're still paying
attention ;-) You're still going to get to see what our FABULOUS
designers have in store for you, but you're also going to get the chance
to win THIS MONTH'S KIT!
*gasp... yes!*
(Don't
worry subscribers!! We gotcha covered! If a current subscriber wins the
contest, we will substitute this prize for your choice of either a CS,
FLW, PP, MED, or DIE add on next month!) **limited to availability**
(Don't worry subscribers!! We gotcha covered! If a current subscriber wins the contest, we will substitute this prize for your choice of either a CS, FLW, PP, MED, or DIE add on next month!) **limited to availability**
SWIRLYDOOS FACEBOOK BLITZ!
This promotion will run until midnight, eastern time, September 3rd . Winners will be announced on the Swirlydoos Facebook Page and on our Blog. Here's all you have to do...
1. Like/Follow our Facebook page, and SHARE THE CONTEST POST! (must like/share to be entered at all) = 1 entry
2. Tag your scrappy friends in the contest post = 1 additional entry
4. Become a monthly subscriber = 10 additional entries
5. Refer a friend during the contest = 10 additional entries (if they subscribe).
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE CONTEST POST
And finally, remember... WE'RE HAVING A HUGE SALE!
SWIRLYDOOS FACEBOOK BLITZ!
This promotion will run until midnight, eastern time, September 3rd . Winners will be announced on the Swirlydoos Facebook Page and on our Blog. Here's all you have to do...
1. Like/Follow our Facebook page, and SHARE THE CONTEST POST! (must like/share to be entered at all) = 1 entry
2. Tag your scrappy friends in the contest post = 1 additional entry
2. Tag your scrappy friends in the contest post = 1 additional entry
4. Become a monthly subscriber = 10 additional entries
5. Refer a friend during the contest = 10 additional entries (if they subscribe).
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE CONTEST POST
And finally, remember... WE'RE HAVING A HUGE SALE!
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Hi, today I have a quick tutorial for you on how to make a easy gift box.
I have used my leftover supplies from the July 2016 Kit along with an old Samsumg phone box.
The tutorial for this is now on Snapguide. Go HERE to check it out :)
Supplies:
Swirlydoos July 2016 Main Kit, Flower Add on Kit, & Embellishment Add on Kit.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
FLASH SALE!
30% OFF ALL SCRAPBOOK SUPPLIES IN THE SWIRLYDOOS STORE RIGHT NOW!
HAPPY SHOPPING MY DAHLINGS!
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Morning Swirly ladies!
Ginny here with you today for Saturday Tutorial!
I have created a 'Handbag' Mini Album for you all to have a go at!
Its a very small mini album, perfect to fit in your handbag to carry around photos of those special people or pets in your life, so they are never far away and always handy when you want to show someone a photo of your grandkids or loved ones!
Ginny here with you today for Saturday Tutorial!
I have created a 'Handbag' Mini Album for you all to have a go at!
Its a very small mini album, perfect to fit in your handbag to carry around photos of those special people or pets in your life, so they are never far away and always handy when you want to show someone a photo of your grandkids or loved ones!
This is a Snapguide Tutorial and can be found with this link
This project has been made using products from Swirlydoos Monthly kits.
This is a design Team project I created for Swirlydoos scrapbook kit Club. 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 (Ginny) when you subscribe and you will receive 10%off your first kit, AND a coupon good for 30% off your entire purchase in the swirlydoos.com/store!
Happy Crafting
Ginny 😀
Friday, August 19, 2016
Hi Swirly fans, are you looking for a challenge to do this weekend?
We have lots of challenges available on the Swirlydoos Forums.
The sketch challenge is always great, with the most beautiful sketch designs.
This is open to everyone and closes on August 31st
Here is our member Ann with her amazing take on this sketch using the July 2016 Kit. I love all these gorgeous flowers!
Another great challenge is the All That Flutters challenge which pairs the July Kit with fluttering things like butterflies, angels, fairies etc.
Look at the gorgeous layout Peggy made for this challenge, with with lovely vintage photo.
Also running this month is a Christmas in August challenge run by Swirlydoos Member Linda
Use any supplies to make a Christmas themed layout. Or get some Christmas cards made early!!!
Look at this amazing layout made by Linda
I hope this inspires you to create some layouts this weekend
I look forward to seeing everyone's amazing creations :D
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Hello, Savages!
Today I am excited to share my scrappy space, aka happy place, with you. If you've been popping into the Swirlydoos forums then you probably heard all about my fiasco with getting new bamboo flooring throughout the house. It was a major event but it was finally completed the day of a scrappy weekend I had planned! Anyway, the bamboo flooring was put in my scrap room as well. I really love it! So much easier to clean and almost impossible to ruin. I have Glimmer Misted my carpet on more than one occasion and I even melted a spot with my embossing heat tool. Bamboo flooring is definitely the way to go for me!
Now, let me tell you, I ordered the ScrapBox last October but, due to all the FaceBook hype I did not actually get it until May when all the flooring was being installed. Imagine my impatience! I had to wait several weeks for the flooring to be finished so that we could set up my ScrapBox! Torture! Hubs did bring in all the boxes from the garage so I could at least peek at all the contents.
Alright, enough of that! Here's a few shots of the ScrapBox closed and looking pretty.
Now, here it is opened up and ready for some scrapping.
The majority of my loose paper is in here. As you can see, one door holds most of my Tim Holtz stains, alcohol inks, and Glimmer Mists.
Some day I may paint that shelf on the wall black to match the rest of my furniture.
The wall shelf holds ribbon, flowers sorted by color, paper leaves, and wooden embellishments.
Here's a cool piece that I picked up at Hobby Lobby.
I have all my stencils, chipboard, bling, embossing powder, and metal in the drawers. My photo paper and printer ink is stored here, too. Loose flowers are in this piece as well.
Ok, I upgraded to the new EZ View 2.0 desk when my ScrapBox was finally ready to ship.
Justification? The Original Scrapbox knocked $180 off of the shipping because it was shipping at the same time as the Scrapbox.
I kept my old white scrap desk, too. Maybe it will get painted black at some point.
Here's a view of the top of the desk.
Well, I have to share my lake view with you!
Eventually the window seat will have pillows and cushions so I can read in here, too. That decorative box holds all my unopened flowers. Recent purchases are in the glass topped wooden piece. The tiered organizer from Harbor Freight holds other recent purchases that I want out so I remember to use them. (For me, out of sight, out of mind.)
There is a sun room attached to my scrap room. Right now it is where the dogs stay when we are not at home. Thus, the doggy gate. It's also nice that there is a door to the deck right here so I can step outside to photograph my layouts and let the dogs out without ever leaving my scrap room.
Just a view from the sun room here to show the bathroom right behind my scrap desk. This makes for easy clean up. The vinyl saying on the wall is a remnant from when my daughter used to have this room. It's her favorite saying. Don't worry, I didn't boot her out! She left for college so I finally got to take over the room.
Now, that I've shared my room with you, Kim has asked me some questions.
Q: When designing your room, did you have a theme in mind? Where did the inspiration for your overall design come from?
I really did not have a theme in mind. I just wanted to become more organized and get rid of all the 8 foot shelves I had lining all the walls of the room. I felt like I was being attacked by scrap supplies every time I entered! More space was important so my sister has a spot to scrap whenever she comes to visit.
Q: What's your favorite thing about having a dedicated space to scrap/craft?
My favorite thing about having my own room to scrap in is the ability to close the doors and know that it will be just like I left it. If I get a little messy no one will see it unless I open the doors and invite them in! I enjoy being able spread out in the entire room. I love to go in, turn on my favorite music, melt my favorite Scentsy and just scrap away. I love having the room to display my favorite layouts, mini albums or canvases, too.
Q: What's your favorite piece of furniture or organizational piece in your space?
My favorite piece so far as looks is the Hobby Lobby chest. My favorite organizational piece is the ScrapBox. So much scrap crap fits in that thing! And, it closes up and looks very tidy. I love the little table that folds out of the ScrapBox as it gives me another work surface. This is really cool when my sister comes over to scrap with me. We use it for stamping or setting up our punches. OOPS! I forgot to tell you, I store a lot of my punches in the drawer of the white desk. But, I have shelving inside the closet (built by my brother) that holds more punches, extra albums, and partial Swirly kits. And, I forgot to mention, I have an entire bookshelf in the guest room for all of my albums-38 of them at this point. And, they all match. I know-OCD.
Q: How is your room set up? By the way you craft, by color or by manufacturer?
So, I have my room set up to include all the most used items in my desk. My desk holds all my mixed media, my Big Shot and dies, inks, and washi tape. I have 2 bowls on my desk that I use to keep all the latest Swirly kit embellishments close at hand. The paper in my ScrapBox is organized by manufacturer. Flowers are sorted by color for all the non-Prima or Petaloo. The Prima and Petaloo stays in a decorative box on my window seat until the package is opened. Opened Prima and Petaloo goes in a drawer of the chest. I keep all my partial Swirly kits in a file cabinet in my closet.
Q: Does your overall design work for you? If not, what would you change?
Yes, it works. I am still getting used to where everything is since my entire room was reorganized in May. I still have open totes in my ScrapBox so I may add more paper shelves at some point.
Q: What is your best design tip for someone just designing their space?
Figure out how you scrap and organize around that. Keep your most used items close at hand. Have a way to organize your new items so they are within sight. That way you can remember you have it and actually use it. Definitely purge periodically. Once a year for sure. If you haven't used it, then donate it or give it to a friend. Then, limit your spending to what you are actually going to use. If you are going to buy it then commit to using it right away.
Q: What else would you like to share about your scrap/craft space?
Probably the best decision was the flooring. I've already shared with you why I like the bamboo flooring and how hard I was on the carpet. I still need some kind of window treatment. I have been mooning over some of the Tim Holtz fabrics. Otherwise, I think we've covered it!
Happy scrapping!
If you want your scrappy (happy) space highlighted please email Kim at Kim@Swirlydoos.com. We would love to see where you create.
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 (Jan) 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!
Monday, August 15, 2016
Congratulations to Barbara for Layout of the Week with this work of art. And, I do mean work of art! She made the beautiful poinsettia herself using clay and a mold that she had on hand. Isn’t that gorgeous and so realistic?! Once you get past that, look at all the other details: stenciling, stamping, paper layers. Just a beauty.
Barbara, don't forget to grab the LOTW badge from our Facebook folder!
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Hello, Swirly Savages!
Today I'm sharing a video tutorial using the scraps of your July kit to create a "waterfall" feature on a card. I used scraps of paper from the July kit as well as ephemera included in the embellishment add on, and flowers from the flower add on. Some paper and ephemera from the Salvage District paper pack was also used. The Salvage District paper pack was a part of the goodies we received at Swirly camp this year.
Here's the video.
Here are some pictures of the finished card.
This is a Design Team project I created for Swirlydoos Scrapbook Kit Club. 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 (Jan) 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!
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