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Wednesday 28 October 2015

Fall Memories Layout with Video for Swirlydoos

HI, here is a layout I shared with the Swirlydoos Kit Club's October Kit (Garden Harvest) reveal last week. Today I'm sharing the video I made to go with it.

Here is my layout again:



And here is the video:




Materials used on this layout
October 2015 Main Kit -  Blue Fern Studio Papers Gazebo, Parumerie & Marcentile
Bo Bunny Paper Slate Dot, Chipboard piece, Prima Flowers (Esperanza Sarita), Prima wood Icons (Garden Fable). 
Flower add on kit Oct 2015 - Petaloo Flowers (DIY Dahlias Tea stained)
Mediums add on kit Oct 2015 - Blue Fern Mist (Sky), Art Anthology Medium (Bone), Prima Stencil (Stone Walkway)
Embellishment add on kit Oct 2015 - Bo Bunny Noteworty Die Cuts (Rose Cafe), Bo Bunny Double Dots (Emerald) 
My Stash - Extra flowers (Prima), Mists, Stencil & Cheesecloth



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 (Bec Genet) 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!

Thanks for visiting today

Bec xxx


Sunday 25 October 2015

Swirlydoos Round Robin Challenge - Vintage with a Fall Twist

It has been a busy weekend and I'm finishing by posting this early. This in my Round Robin challenge layout for the Swirlydoos Kit Club. This month the round robins theme was vintage with a fall twist. I have used this vintage photo of my Mum when she was a young girl, I've used the fall/autumn colour scheme. To check out the other entries see the Swirlydoos Forum or the Swirlydoos Facebook Gallery.





I also drew so inspiration from the Prima Product Pick this month. I used the Prima Archivist Collection papers, lots of Prima flowers and vine, Foil wood embellishments, metal zipper, as well as me favourite Finnabair Art basis products and glass glitter.


Scrap FX chipboard - Stonework Panel,  and Cherished Memories

Thanks for stopping by

Bec

Maja Designs Enjoying Outdoors Collection for Bella Paperie

Hi, today I have some projects to share that I made with the newest Maja Designs Collection Enjoying Outdoors for Bella Paperie. This collection is beautiful with lots of neutral earth tones mixed in with several shades of purple. I don't scrap purple very often so I was nice to do something different.

Here is my first layout: Beauty


I chose to use the purple colours on this layout. I added lots of paper layers putting pieces of lace and a doily in between them.  I used four different shades of purple mists on my background as there was four different shades of purple in the paper, plus I added a few brown and white touches to break up all the purple.

Here are my close ups - this layout ended up being very 3D :)



Maja Designs Enjoying Outdoors Papers Used:
Having Tea in the Sun
I'm Happy
Time for Reflection
Scent of Lavender

I also made a card with the left over materials


My second layout: Enjoying Outdoors


For this layout I used the brown an green papers to make something completely different with the same collection. On the background I used the Prima Circle stencil with the Finnabair Platinum Crackle paste. Then I mixed some Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals with texture paste and put it through a Tim Holtz Brickwork stencil 

 Here are my close ups

Maja Designs Enjoying Outdoors Papers Used:
Spending Time
Woodlands
Harvest Time

 And a card I made with the left over materials 

I have used the Maja October Mood board as inspiration for these layouts

Also yesterday I taught my very first class at Bella Paper using the Maja collection Summer Crush. Here is the layout I taught. The class was lots of fun a great start to teaching :) 


Thanks for stopping by today

Bec


Thursday 22 October 2015

Delight Layout for Scrap FX with Video

Hi everyone, I'm on the Scrap FX blog today with a layout to share with you. I also have a video to go with this layout to show you how I made it.
I loved the new release Poppy Stamps and decided to used them in a way I hadn't tried before. I wasn't sure how this was going to work but I ended up being very happy with the results. I hope you like it too. 


Here is my video:







Scrap FX Products used:

For this layout I used inspiration from the Scrap Around The World October  2015 Challenge 30 I was drawn to the rainbow colours on their mood board plus the bird pic.


I also used the October Prima BAP Sketch as a base for this Layout design. I loved this sketch, plus I used lots of pretty Prima flowers, paper, mediums and embellishments

Thanks for stopping by today

Bec


Wednesday 21 October 2015

Swirlydoos October Kit Reveal

Welcome to:
October Scrapbook Kit Reveal!

Thank you for joining our blog hop this month! If you came here from Angelica's blog, then you are on the right track. If not, go back to Swirlydoos' blog and start from there.  Make sure you leave a comment on all blogs for a chance to win a prize! And, make sure you have LIKED & FOLLOWED Swirlydoos on Facebook!!!

Swirlydoos is proud to bring you our beautiful October collection:


And check out these coordinating add ons that perfectly compliment our October scrapbook kit! 




Are you a subscriber? If so, your kit is on it's way if you don't already have it! If not, check out the Swirlydoos store to see if there are any October kits or add ons in the store!

Has it sold out? - become a subscriber and not only will you never miss a kit again, but you'll also pay less for your monthly scrapbook kits!
*Mention this blog hop and save 10% on your first kit*


 Never miss one of our kits again!


We have some absolutely beautiful scrapbook projects for you to see today !!  
Here is what I have created with is amazing kit

Love

Here is my LO is this months sketch (see below). I have used the Blue Fern Autumn Anthology papers from the main kit - Newsworthy & Parfumerie. Also from the main kit I have used the Prima Garden Fabel Wood Icons and the Hot Air Balloon sun-catcher. I used flowers from the flower add on kit and the Bo Bunny Die Cuts and Metal trim which are from the embellishment add on kit. 
From my stash - Mists, stencils, Love chipboard piece, pearls, microbeads, Cheesecloth.

October Kit Sketch

 My Angel

On this layout I have used the Blue Fern Autumn Anthology papers Robin, Cottage & Mercantile. From the main Kit I have used the Prima Shabby Chic Treasures - Garden, the chalkboard sign, the Prima Garden Fable Wood Icons. Flowers from Flower add on kit, Blue Fern mist in Sky and Prima stencil in Stone Walkway from the Mediums add on kit. Prima crystal pendants from the Project add on kit.
From my stash - extra flowers, butterflies, glass glitter, pearls, cheesecloth, leaves, mists.


Fall Memories

In this layout I have used the Blue Fern Autumn Anthology papers Gazebo, Parumerie, Marcantile. and Bo Bunny Paper Slate Dot. From the main kit I've used, chipboard piece, Prima flowers and wood Icons. Blue Fern mist in Sky, Prima Stencil & Art Anthology medium used from the Mediums add on kit, Bo Buuny Die Cuts and Double Dot Jewels used are from the Embellishment add on kit. Petaloo flowers from the Flower add on Kit.
From my stash - extra flowers, mists, stencil, cheesecloth.


 Documented

In this layout I have used the Blue Fern Autumn Anthology papers Penmanship, Balcony & Cottage. I used flowers from the Flower add on kit, chipboard and Bo Bunny die cuts from the Embellishment add on kit, Melissa Frances Clip from the Project add on kit, Prima wood icons from the main kit.
From my stash - Mists, stencils, gold embossing powder, pearls, cheesecloth.  


Wire Frame Project


This frame is made using the Project add on kit, I also used Bo Bunny Die Cuts and Prima metal embellishments from the Embellishment add on kit. Flowers from the Flower add on kit, Rope from the Main kit, Prima stencil, Art Anthology Medium, and Blue Fern mist from the Mediums add on kit.


Autumn Colour

This LO was made using the awesome metal tile that came in the Embellishment add on kit. The tile comes a pretty gold colour but I decided to paint it white with gesso - it took me three coats. Then I added some colour with Inka Gold in Apricot and a few mists. I have used the Blue Fern Autumn Anthology papers Calling Cards, Le Ballon, & Balcony, plus the Prima Shabby Chic metal from the main kit. Every thing else is from my stash.

You have until midnight, eastern time, October 23rd to complete the hop. Winners will be announced on the Swirlydoos Blog on 10/25.  In order to qualify to win here is what you need to do:

1: Visit all of the blogs and leave a comment on each. This way we know you were there. Take your time. There are REALLY beautiful things to see along the way.
2: Before you leave each blog, look for the “special” words and write it down. 
Once you have visited all the blogs and collected all the special words, they will create a sentence. 
3: Finally, go back to the Swirlydoos blog and leave a comment letting us know how much fun you had, tell us the sentence that was created with all of the special words you collected. Can't wait to hear from you.


My special word is : than


The party continues over at Kim's blog. Have fun!


Blog Hop Order: 


Saturday 10 October 2015

Saturday Tutorial for Swirlydoos

Hi everyone, I'm super excited to have my first DT post on the Swirlydoos Scrapbook Kit Club team. 

Today I have a tutorial for you on how to make an easy watercolour mixed media background using a variety of different products.  To make a background like this you can use lots of different products,  like mists, mica powders, Gelatos and even ink pads.

I hope you find this video helpful


This is my first narrated video - any suggestions on how I could improve are always welcome







Also, if you’re ready to start getting perfectly coordinated, top of the line scrapbook kits delivered to your door, please visit www.swirlydoos.com. Mention my name (Bec Genet) 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!

Thanks for stopping by today

Bec

Tuesday 6 October 2015

Scrap FX October New Releases

Hi everyone, I'm on the Scrap FX blog today showing you what I created with this months gorgeous new releases.

First up is a printers tray I altered.
I loved this months chipboard pieces so much I just wanted to use them all, but I couldn't manage to squeeze this many onto a layout so I went with an off the page project instead.

To alter the chipboard I primed them all with gesso first and then coloured them with Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals. The butterfly got some extra sparkle as I sprinkled on some fine glitter on it while it was still wet.


I used the Flourish Stamp on some of the edges of the tray with a very light pink embossing powder. This gave a lovely delicate detail.


I cut paper to fit in the squares, added a few touches of lace, topped with loads of flowers and all done




Scrap FX Products Used:

For my second project I had a challenge to Scraplift one of my first layouts, I chose the very first LO I ever made. The original was made after my daughter was born in December 2006 so nearly 9 years ago, its funny looking back and seeing how far my scrapping ability has come
Here is the updated version


I kept a similar layout design and colour combo to the original LO


I coloured most of the chipboard with embossing powder. To get the two separate colours on some of the pieces I use the Ranger Emboss It Dabber which is a liquid and put it on the chipboard with a fine paintbrush to the areas a want to emboss. 



Scrap FX Products Used:


Here is my embarrassing first ever LO - before I discovered my love of chipboard, mixed media and excessive flowers :)
This challenge to redo a first layout is on the Swirlydoos  Kit Club Forum (Here). Its such a fun idea to redo old layouts. 



 This layout was also inspired by the current 7 Dots Studio Challenge - Frame it as I used the chipboard frame in my layout. The papers, tags and stickers are from the 7 Dots Soulmates collection 

Thanks for stopping by

Bec

 

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