Swirlydoos is proud to offer you -

"Bella Volo"

Bella Volo, or “Beautiful Flight” seems a perfect title for our whimsical April Collection. Bo- Bunny’s newest paper release was nothing short of exquisite, and we are proud to offer them to you. We’ve paired these lovely, colorful papers with an array of fine, newly released scrapbooking goodies all set to coordinate perfectly. Creativity abounds in this Spring inspired collection, and we’re excited to see how you transform this collection into your own beautiful piece of art! We have also assembled a fine collection of add-on kits that compliment our main kit beautifully. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy the inspirational collection that we have thoughtfully prepared for you.

Please head on over to Swirlydoos to check out all of the new tutorials on altering chip board, we have Anatomy of a Layout where Camilla Eckman will show you step by step instructions on creating one of her works of art. Krissy has uploaded 3 new video tutorials on altering chipboard in the tutorials section. Plus more!!

Our Swirlydoos April Guest Designer is the incomparable

Anna Dąbrowska - Pękocka

aka - Finnabair

Come help us give her a warm welcome to Swirlyville and see the creative beauty that Anna has created with Bella Volo. You are going to be amazed by what the design team has done with the beautiful Bo Bunny papers from the Gabrielle Collection.

Then come and join the fun as Dusty Attic has paired with Swirlydoos to bring you the CHIP BOARD PALOOZA CONTEST. Rock your chip board, upload it to the gallery and you could win 1 of 2 beautiful prizes filled with the newest Dusty Attic Chip board!!

Swirlydoos has packed April with lots of challenges, tutorials, prizes and creative inspiration. Come on over and join us!!

Happy Friday and Happy Fools Day for all of you pranksters out there!

This week everyone has been busy getting in their submissions for our monthly challenges.  All of them are closed and the voting has begun!  Good luck to all who participated.  Here is this week's summary:

• iPads for Autism - We are soooooooooo close to getting a third iPad.  Just a few more dollars and we've done it!  Can you help us?  Thanks to all who have already brought so much joy to 2 children!
• Our first EVER DT Challenge went up yesterday.  DT members were given pictures of another DT's family member to scrap. We had to alter the photo and use it at least twice.  The savages have to vote on their favorite page.  The twist is that they don't know who did what!!  Fun!  Click HERE to go to the challange.
• Our next round of SGC Challenges kick off today.  Camilla and Joelle are hosting the challenges.  I can't wait to see what they have up their sleeves.
• Our subscribers know that Krissy opens up special orders on product like Dusty Attic.  If you have never experienced Swirly Savagery then you must check out that post.  BUT, I'll give you this warning....come with body armor! LOL  It's all good fun. 
• Our Subsribers also started receiving their kit packages in the mail.  I think that is probably the only day of the week that the post man or the UPS driver get hugs and kisses.  Everyone is oooooh-ing and aahhhhhh-ing over the lovely things in their boxes this week.  Ok, I'll admit it; I've been petting my lovelies too!
• All of this brings us to "A savage was heard saying".  This is something new I will be adding to our Friday News.  This will be a comment that was made by one of our savages.  It could be something funny, or it could be very heartwarming.  This week's comment comes from the Dusty Attic Special Order thread in our Subscriber's section.  Erica was thinking that she would need to start hiding all of the DA pieces she was buying so that her DH wouldn't begin to question how much she was spending.  She thought that putting them in her underwear drawer would be the way to go.  Our dear Peggy replied with "Silly Erica!!!! You put CAKE in your underwear; the DA goes into the vault!!!!   All Swirly girls know what she means by CAKE!!  LOL

Have a great weekend!!!!
Creatively yours,
Lisa XO

OMGoodness, is it just me or has this week been a drag?  I am so happy to be within spittin' distance of Saturday so that I can roll around in all of the glorious yummy-ness that is the Swirlydoos April kit.   Reveal day for the April kit is closer than you think and you are in for a serious treat.

Quick update....we have raised enough money to buy 2...that's right 2 iPads for Autism!!!!  YAY!  We are close to buying our 3rd and just need a little more and we'll be there.  If you can find a way, we would really appreciate your support and donation. 

OK, so what has been going on with our savages this week?

• Well, our very own Irene Tan posted her first video tutorial!  Can you believe it?  I couldn't.  I mean, this is Irene we are talking about here.  As you can imagine the video is smokin' hot and I loooooooove her flowers.  Hop on over to our tutorials section and check out her video.  You can click HERE to go see it. 
• Our SGC (Swirly Girl Challenges) for this month are winding down and you really have to see the entries.  I may be bias, but I doubt it, because we really have the most creative bunch of artists there are.  Really, it's true.  I wouldn't lie to you; cross my heart.
• Our on-going monthly challenges are winding down as well.  Our monthly Kit Sketch Challenge and Angelica's Butterfly challenge have produced some of the most outstanding entries I've seen around.  It seems like month after month our savages bring it!  They step up to the plate and then kick it up a notch and top themselves every month.  Good stuff!!!
• Our monthly Round Robin challenge IS the best Round Robin to be found anywhere.  Every one pushes their own level of creativity and raises the bar for the next person on their team.  If you are looking to grow in your craft this is without a doubt the place to be.  Sign-ups are going on right now for April so head on over and sign up.
• We now have a new and separate section dedicated to the Anatomy of a Page.  Each month a member of the Design Team with take you through their creative process.  
• Our lay out of the week is by our own Mandy H.  All I can say is wow.  Mandy is one incredibly talented artist.  You HAVE to check out her page.  Congratulations Mandy!!!
• Our scrapbook question of the week was posted by one of our savages.  Here is her question:  Do you start with the picture or the paper?  Head on over and let us know what you do.

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!!!

Creatively yours,
Lisa XO

• 2nd Annual Swirly Girls' Challenge - This is where YOU get to host a challenge!  Our savage members all signed up for a month and then we set two of them loose each month on the rest of our unsuspecting subscribers to host a challenge of their own design!  Everyone waits in anticipation to see what the challenge will be.  This month our SGC challenges are Funny Faces and Strictly Homemade.  Click HERE to check out these challenges for more details as well as the other regular monthly challenges that are being held.
• iPads for Autism - Our previous post introduced you to this very worthy fund raiser.  Right now we have raised 50% of the funds needed to buy one iPad.  We really need your help in raising the other half so that we can offer a child a doorway to a whole new world.  Click on the link on the right to donate and make a child smile!  Thank you
• We have 3, that's right...3 NEW tutorials posted this month. They are: Swirly Hibiscus Flowers, Making your own Background Paper, and Emerging Color Stamping Technique.  Click HERE to go to our Tips, Tricks and Techniques forum.
• Did you know that we have a Photography and Photoshop forum complete with tutorials?  Well, we do because Swirly Girls ROCK!  Check it out.  Click HERE.
• Our Layout of the Week is nothing short of amazing and was created by our very own  Shelly M.  Click HERE to see her amazing creation.
• Have you checked out the store lately?!  OMGoodness.....there are some seriously incredible new items coming in often.  But, you have to be quick.  The savages are fast with that "buy now" button and aren't afraid to hip check you to get some yummy goodness! Things sell out fast.   :D

The gorgeous, rich, and luxurious papers in Swirlydoos March collection, "Cabaret" are brand spankin' new from Prima! We've accompanied these stunning papers with rich, and luxurious embellishments ranging from authentic Ostrich feathers to beautiful handmade crystal embellishments. This collection gives us such a welcome and refreshing dip into the deep jewel tones of the color palate. We've also assembled a fine collection of add on kits that compliment our main kit beautifully. We sincerely hope you will enjoy this lovely collection that we have prepared for you.

To see the entire collection go HERE

And to see what the Amazing Design Team has done, head on over to the online GALLERY.

You also get extra freebies like images of coordinating butterflies, leaves and vines to down load and use as you please. Just go to the Tips Tricks and Techniques section and look around. You will be amazed at what you find!! We are revamping our Tutorial section so that it will be easy to download instructions and print out or save for future reference. Look Out!!! New things are coming to Swirlydoos all of the time!!

Dont forget to check out the Swirlydoos Store with new products being added all of the time. If you are a subscriber, most small store products can be added to your monthly kit and you wont have to pay the postage for an extra package being mailed out. Just shoot Krissy an email that you would like it shipped with the next kit.

Head on over to Swirlydoos Tips Tricks and Techniques Section. You will find awesome tutorials and wonderful tricks to make your pages Unique and Special. Today, just before the reveal of the new March Kit, you will find a new tutorial to make your own Swirly Hibiscus Flowers. So head on over and take a look. You may be inspired to start creating your own flowers to customize those pages!!

 Geri said...

I am so totally in love with the new prima pretties! Especially the angel eye flowers with the saucy little charm hanging off the bottom.

Must have I tell ya!!!!

February 7, 2011 5:25 PM

Geri, shoot us an email at Krissy@swirlydoos.com with your full name and address and we'll get your prize right out to ya!

Well, guess what Geri?  Swirlydoos subscribers should start looking for these exact

*saucy* little products here very, very, VERY soon! *grinz*

Stick around ladies, there's lots more CHA goodies to give away!