Saturday, September 3, 2016

**Swirlydoos August kit 'Tranquillity' 1st reveal & Saturday Tutorial with Ginny**

3:16 AM | Posted by Ginny Jones | | Edit Post
Morning All,

It's Ginny here with you today for my 1st reveal of my projects made with Swirlydoos August kit 'Tranquillity'.  A beautiful kit featuring Blue Fern Studios Tranquillity papers.




Sketch Challenge

I am starting with the Sketch challenge for August. We had a beautiful sketch made by Beggahuna for Swirlydoos.


Here is my layout


I used two layers of the BFS papers on top of the burgundy cardstock. I used an around the page punch around the edge and then distressed it. I used the Tim Holtz Grit paste (Mediums kit) through a stencil in the background. The Blue Fern Studio Chipboard pieces I covered with the BFS Mushroom embossing powder, from the Mediums Add On kit. I then added some of the BFS Glitter 'Army Dust' to add some sparkle from the Main kit. I used a Nuvo (not in kit) dimensional paint to add the 'blue' around the layout.

Here are some close ups.







All That Flutters Challenge                                                                                                                  

Next up is the All That Flutters Challenge. I used one main piece of BFS paper mounted on a piece of cardstock. Some small amounts of distressed punching around the page. I used two different stencils with the Grit Paste in the background and the BFS crackle stamp (Mediums Add on) with the BFS Magenta embossing powder, from the Main kit it. I painted the BFS chipboard brick pieces with gesso and then covered some patches with the BFS Mushroom embossing powder. My butterfly is fussy cut from one of the BFS papers. My photo and flowers are layered up with some of the Ultimate Crafts Ephemera set from the Embellishment add on.





Here are some close ups...








Mini Handbag Album                                                                                                                        

 This mini album you may have already seen from my Saturday Tutorial a couple of weeks ago.
It was created from one piece of cardstock and embellished with items from the Tranquillity kit and Add on kits.




The Snapguide to view this tutorial can be found here

https://snapguide.com/guides/create-a-handbag-mini-album/


Some close ups....






Technique Add on Tag    Saturday Tutorial                                                                                        
                                                                                                                     

Lastly for today, for Saturday Tutorial, is my Tag which I created using the Technique Add on kit.




Here is the Snapguide Tutorial link to show you how I created it using the amazing Verday Paint kit from Ten Seconds Studio. These products are such fun to create with! With endless and unique results to really spice up your projects!! You are going to love it!


https://snapguide.com/guides/create-a-tag-with-swirlydoos-verday-technique-kit/#published


And as always the close ups!








I will be back on Monday with part 2 of my reveal for this gorgeous August kit.

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Friday, September 2, 2016

**Tranquility**-August kit Reveal with Jan

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Hello, Swirly Savages!

I hope you have been enjoying your August Swirlydoos kit. Krissy did it again. It's a beauty!

You gotta love those Blue Fern Studio papers-so heavy. The papers hold up well for mixed media. And, that technique kit add-on, oh my! The VerDAY paint set from Ten Second Studio is super fun. I'll be sharing a video tutorial later this month starring the VerDAY paints.

I used the VerDAY paints to alter some pieces on the sketch page for August.

Here's the sketch.


And, here's my interpretation of it.



 I used the VerDAY in Iron to alter some of the Prima gold trim that was included in the embellishments add on. The BoBunny chipboard butterfly and a strip of metal trim was also altered in the same way. (We got the metal in the October Swirlydoos embellishment kit which can be purchased here). Random stamping and splats were added to the background paper. All the flowers were included in the main kit and flower add on. 

The pictures of me and hubs were taken after we rode our new to us Harley through a major rain storm. We could barely see as the wind was blowing the rain sideways. Cars and semis were pulling off to the shoulder of the road due to the high winds and limited visibility in the heavy rains. We were SOAKED!!! But, we were safe and the rain cooled us down a bit. We just had to ride another 2 hours with wet clothes on. 

Here's a few close-ups.


Here's the little embellishment cluster in the upper corner. That's some of the Prima trim altered with the VerDAY paint in iron.



Here's a few close-ups of the metal piece that was altered with VerDAY in Iron.





Ok, now I'd like to share a mini canvas using the VerDAY paints. Have I told you I just love playing with them?! I covered the canvas in the Iron paint. Let it dry for an hour. Then, I used the Tim Holtz sunburst stencil to dab more Iron paint on the canvas. After immediately spraying the wet paint to get the rusted effect, I allowed that to dry before decorating with another BoBunny chipboard butterfly treated the same way. Some flowers from the kit, a few Timmy phrases and bit of twine and it's done. The bling was included in an older Swirlydoos kit.




This one used some more of the Prima gold trim that was altered. I added a few of the chipboard pieces that were altered with Tim Holtz stain and then touched up with the embossing powder included in the embellishements add on. I cut apart the rub ons included in the kit and added them to the background. The butterflies were part of last month's Swirlydoos kit.

My daughter on her recent road trip to Arizona and California with her boyfriend.



Just a few detail pictures.





Here's my All that Flutters entry. I added some black embossing paste to the background using a Dusty Attic stencil. The butterflies were altered with the VerDAY paints and then stamped with black Archival ink using a newsprint stamp. The flowers were part of the main kit and flower add on.

Another picture of my daughter in Arizona. Isn't that sky beautiful?


  
And, a few close-ups.






How about some cards? I love making cards that are different, cards that are interactive or have some type of folding or cutting to make them interesting. Here's my first card. I used some more of the Prima gold trim altered with the VerDAY paint in Copper. The flowers were part of the flower add on this month. The "dream" card was part of last month's kit. I always leave out the remains from the prior month's kit so I can use them with the new kit. Never fails, the oldies go with the new kit.



Here's another card in the same style. I will share a tutorial with you later on how to make this card.

Here's one more card. This one has some interesting cuts and folds to make it unique.

Here's the front of the card.

A top view to show the cut and fold.




 Now, one last layout to share. I used the VerDAY paints on the chipboard title, the tags and even on the background paper. Some black embossing paste with a Tim Holtz stencil and some mica flakes add to the grungy background. 


Here's a few close ups for you.



Well, after all of that I'm down to my scraps. So it's time for another edition of "Scrap your Scraps."

Here's my SYS layout.


A few close-ups.








Video to be added shortly.






I'll be sharing some VerDAY techniques with you in an upcoming video tutorial.

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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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Swirlydoos August *Tranquility* Kit Full Reveal with Kim

9:58 AM | Posted by Krissy | | Edit Post
Hey Savages Kim here,
 I'm back with my full reveal of projects created with the Swirlydoos August *Tranquility*  monthly kit. This kit is so jammed packed with gorgeous new papers, flowers, chipboard and embossing powders from Blue Fern Studios. You have got to get one, if you don't already subscribe.
Yesterday I gave you a little preview of the DT projects but today I'm back showing you all the projects I created using this amazing kit.

  I'm starting off with the layout I made using our monthly sketch.
Here is the sketch again:
August 2016 sketch

Here is my take on the sketch. This was another kit that has such a vintage feel. The brown tones of the photo go so well with the hues of the papers.
The kits are jam-packed, so I used very few things from my stash.  Mainly a die, a stencil, mist and inks to complete the page.
August 2016 sketch

 Next up is another layout. I used another vintage photo. I found this one on the Internet, I just could not find a source for it.
I have a few layers going on here. I used a page from an old book. The tag is from the tech kit, I used a background stamp on it. The chipboard piece is from my stash, it was perfect for the photo. There is a bit of stenciling and stamping here and there.
August 2016 1

Here is a masculine layout. Oh how I have a difficult time with these layouts. My dh hates to see flowers on his layouts. I know those of you with little and BIG little boys at home feel my pain. Oh the struggle is real...lol!!
So I used a few flowers. They are made from burlap, so it's kinda manly...right? I added a bunch of metals that were altered using the tech kit. Lots of stamping for texture and some stenciling as well. There is chipboard, inking and burlap too. All the things that make a manly layout.
August Tech

I have a video on how to use the Ten Second Verday Paint and Patina kit. Here it is:



For my last layout I have the "anatomy" layout.
I used another vintage photo to create this layout. This time, I did some distressing along with misting and masking. Almost (99%) all of the elements used on this layout are from the main kit.
I have a snapguide tutorial which shows my step by step process. make sure you stop by and check it out.
August Anatomy


Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget, 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 (Kim) 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!
DT-KIM
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