Swirlydoos September kit reveal "Creamsicle"

Our September scrapbook kit has just hit the pavement, and we hope you're gonna LOVE IT!

We're proud to present:

“Creamsicle”

See how you can win this kit below!

***All of our monthly scrapbook kits are available in our store while supplies last!***

Love it, right? Why not get one of your own? Let us 

"Inspire Your Obsession!"

become a subscriber and not only will you never miss a kit again, but you'll also pay less for gorgeous, perfectly coordinated monthly scrapbook kits!

*Mention this blog hop and save 10% on your first kit*

Each designer will post their complete reveal on the Swirlydoos Blog in the days immediately following our reveal. But for now, lemme tease you with a couple goodies from me!

Here's the Anatomy of a Layout.

You can check out the video here.

Here's my interpretation of the sketch. I flipped it around.

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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. 

Swirlydoos Facebook page

Swirlydoos Gallery

Snapguide

 Pinterest

You-Tube 

SKETCH CHALLENGE!!

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September sketch, created by our amazing sketch artist, Beggahuna!

This beautiful sketch is your inspiration, now get creating! Our September sketch challenge runs until October 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!*

(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**

This promotion will run until midnight, eastern time, October 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

3. Make any purchase in the swirlydoos store = 5 additional entries

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... HUGE SALE!

**Tutorial Saturday** with Jan

Hello, Swirly Savages! It's tutorial Saturday and I will be sharing some techniques I learned using the August technique add on. The VerDAY paints by Ten Second Studio are now my favorite! The iron is my favorite. What is yours?

So, I used the VerDAY paints on the BoBunny chippy butterflies, the tags included in the add-on, the Prima gold trim, some metal trim from a past kit and even the background paper on one layout. You get the idea? You can use this stuff on a variety of things.

Here is the layout featuring the tags in the add-on and the VerDAY on the background paper.

This is the mini canvas I will be sharing with you on the video tutorial.

And, here's another layout featuring the BoBunny chippy butterflies and some of the metal trim from a past Swirlydoos kit.

Check out the video and see how I created the mini canvas as well as the alterations on the butterflies and tags.

These are Design Team projects 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!

**Tutorial Saturday** with Jan

Hello, Swirly scrappers!

Today I will be sharing a layout made with the scraps of the August kit. Literally, I just used the paper scraps on my desk to make the background-no cutting. I dare you to try it!

So, here's the layout. I shared it during my August kit reveal but had some technical difficulties with the video itself. I am sorry for annoying you with the malfunction.

Here's a few close-ups.

And, here's the video tutorial. I would love to see you try this!

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!

**Swirlydoos** August kit Reveal-Tranquility

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.

Here's my SYS layout.

A few close-ups.

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

These are Design Team projectsI 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!