Here's some projects that I did using the beautiful Whispers of Spring kit:
"Hello Sunshine" Layout
Tech/Project Kit- Journal: "Field Notes"
This project was so much fun to play with, and I have only finished the covers! I can't wait to dive into creating the different pages. I titled this "Field Notes" because I plan on spending a lot of time outdoors with my kids this spring and summer, and I thought this would be a great way to document all the fun we are going to have.
Front Cover:
So I started out using my new Distress Markers using different colors to trace the resist images. I did this by laying my OTT Lite on the table and placed the cover close to it. The results were not as awesome as I had planned, but I still like what it did do- the colors that I chose were green and browns, and it gave the cover somewhat of a dingy look, considering that I used Vintage Pink, Sunkissed Peach, and Crushed Shells Glimmer Mist. I used chalk ink on the edges, then piled on the embellishments! I used the vine that came in the flower kit, but I used the flowers that came in this kit on the back of the ones with the vines.
"Hello Sunshine" Layout
So, this is my take on the sketch. Such a fun sketch! I used the new Prima "Teak" chalk ink that came in the embellishment add-on on the paper to create a distressed outline on the inside edges. I like the effect. The papers I used to mat the photo are actually journaling cards- perfect for layering. I used the pink satin cord to weave into the Almanac black lace, then actually pulled off tying it into a bow. (Left-handed bows don't always look pretty!) I finished of the design by adding some pretty Petaloo butterflies.The picture is of my daughter, Audra, taken a few years ago. It's one of my faves!
Tech/Project Kit- Journal: "Field Notes"
This project was so much fun to play with, and I have only finished the covers! I can't wait to dive into creating the different pages. I titled this "Field Notes" because I plan on spending a lot of time outdoors with my kids this spring and summer, and I thought this would be a great way to document all the fun we are going to have.
Front Cover:
So I started out using my new Distress Markers using different colors to trace the resist images. I did this by laying my OTT Lite on the table and placed the cover close to it. The results were not as awesome as I had planned, but I still like what it did do- the colors that I chose were green and browns, and it gave the cover somewhat of a dingy look, considering that I used Vintage Pink, Sunkissed Peach, and Crushed Shells Glimmer Mist. I used chalk ink on the edges, then piled on the embellishments! I used the vine that came in the flower kit, but I used the flowers that came in this kit on the back of the ones with the vines.
Inside Front Cover:
I stamped on the background before adding my other embellishments to add some dimension. The burlap is from an old Swirlydoos kit.
I stamped on the background before adding my other embellishments to add some dimension. The burlap is from an old Swirlydoos kit.
Inside Back Cover:
Same idea as the front here. I used Sun Sister Glimmer Mist on this page, along with the colors I already mentioned.
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Back Cover:
I tried to keep this simple because I don't want anything to fall off of the back, but I did use Fabri-Tac on the ribbon, chipboard, and tile, so those babies ain't going anywhere! LOL!
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"Big Sister" Layout
This picture is of my daughter and my son the day he came home from the hospital. She's such a great big sister, I wanted to preserve this memory.
Lots of distressing on this one! I started this layout using a Prima mask with the "teak" chalk ink on the top layer of the background. The black circle is just black cardstock that I glued the black eyelash trim to the outside of. I used layers that I cut up from a piece of patterned paper, and a journaling card. Behind the vine are die cuts from the Memory Box branch die.
"I Love Special Moments with You" Layout
I snagged this pic of me and my son using my phone last year. I usually suck at self photos, but I love this one! I immediately thought of this pic when I saw these words on one of the pieces of paper in the kit. I kept this one simple (for me)- it's kind of "palate cleansing" as my friend, MandaK likes to call it! This is one of my 30 minute or less layouts. I used the Martha Stewart Cherish punch on the pink paper, and the Vintage Floral punch on black cardstock to border the long strip. The pearls on the G45 butterfly paper are Kaisercraft from my stash. The butterflies are from Angelica's Etsy shop (Oh so beautiful!) I also used a piece of chipboard from an older kit for the top corner of the pic- I used Lettuce Smooch, and Distress Markers and Stains in various browns to get a wood-like appearance on the frame.
I hope you enjoyed having a peek at my projects! Hop on!
You have until midnight, eastern time, on April 11th to complete the hop. Winners will be announced on the Swirlydoos Blog on April 12th. 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. Become a follower if you're not already. Take your time. There are 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 QUESTION.
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78 comments:
Everything is so adorable, I love the colors you have used. very interesting project kit, can't wait to play with my kit and add ons.
Perfect work.s
Gosh Rae, every month you just keep upping your game. Absolutely stunning work.
Wow wow wow..... Amazing work you did with this kit. I love all your pages and your tech-kit book is to die for!!!!!!!
Great pages as always!!! And the mini is adorable!!!
What a wonderfull project, its amazing! Greetz Dee
Such gorgeous work with this kit! I love your layouts and the mini album!
Your projects are exquisite! Totally love the journal! TFS
Love these los Rae!! :) Looks like on fabulous kit!
Fantastic work, Rae!! Love your tech project - it's amazing!
Goodness! So much inspiration. I will stalk the mail man to get my kit. Cannot wait.
wow I am drooling over your layouts, covers. amazing artwork.
Rae, these projects are so beautiful, soooo beautiful!
Rae.....girl....THAT IS SOME BEAUTIFUL STUFF right there!!!
Thank you so much for the amazing inspiration!!! Your creations are adorable!!!
Rae great layouts. Already a follower. Thanks so much for sharing.
Wow, Rae! Gorgeous LO's and the journal cover is fabulous! Can't wait for my kit to get here!
Cheryl
beautifully done! love the mini album!
I love your pages!
Very cool!
HOP HOP What a fun fun :D... thanks for the chance to get those marvelous things:) Hugs - Agnes :)
Not only gorgeous pages AND album, but lots of tips and how-to's, thanks so much for all of this, Rae!!!!
(Loveeee the eyelash around the circle idea!!!!!)
All your pages as so creative and unique, just beautiful!
Your mini covers are gorgeous. I Iove your idea for the mini.. (mind if anyone scrap lift?? ). Adorable pages!
Great projects Rae. Love the covers on your mini.
You have done beautiful things with this kit.
Lovely journal and the layouts are great! Wonderful job!
great pages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i love your mini!!!!!
Beautiful layouts as always. I LOVE your take on the sketch!
I so love your last layout - what a fantastic picture and AMAZING design. Gorgeous reveal!
All your projects are just so beautiful
Love your mini album...gorgeous
Fabulous mini album! Love it!!
Wow, Rae!!! You really did amazing projects this month!!! I love your mini to bits!!!
Your work is beautiful!! Love the colors!TFS!!Can't wait to see what you do next!
I love your layout - I have yet to try the resist paper. It looks lovely.
Beautiful work, I'm loving the journal!
Beautiful!love your layouts and your journal is gorgeous!!
Love your beautiful work.
Mary
i'm in awe of your work!! thanks for sharing it...
Rae,
Loved your projects. Your title of Sunshine suits your daughters picture. Lovely.
Love your work! The colors so remind me of spring! Thanks for sharing. PS Your baby is so sweet!
Love your work! The colors so remind me of spring! Thanks for sharing. PS Your baby is so sweet!
Gorgeous, can't wait to get this kit and play with the pretty pastel pinks.
Sweetest photos of your kids and beautiful layouts. I LOVE making albums and really love what you created!
Love your pages and especially the pictures of you sweet little cuties!
great projects! beautiful designs.
Everything is so Beautiful. Love the effects and your designs.
absolutely gorgeous work.Such demension.
OMG Rae! these are absolutely stunning!
Beautiful work!!!
I love how you have used the eyelash trim!!
Ohhhh Rae hun, its so amazing to see how much you have grown over the last few years!! I just love love love that Journal simply gorgeous!!! Happy Easter, tamh3030
Great Work!
everything is beautiful. I love the cover of your album.
everything is beautiful. I love the cover of your album.
so creative :)
Those are the sweetest pics, and great layouts as always! So beautiful!
Beautiful projects, the mini book is awesome.
Adorable pics. Love the field notes journal and the "how to" your showed.
Beautiful layouts... every one! And the pics .... love them too! I don't know why I am so fascinated with mini albums, but I am. This one is gorgeous!
Wonderful projects, I need to sign up for the kits!!!!
I love the colors! So soft and pretty. You did such a fabulous job. Your children are adorable...love all the pics.
Rae- I have a 16 year old son with autism. I love your mini book. I tend to have a mini book obsession. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work!
I especially love your journal. I think it looks amazing!
Beautiful work, Rae. Your journal is just beautiful.
You must have had so much fun working with this wonderful kit! Your work is stunning! Thanks so much for sharing!
Beautiful layouts, and amazing book.
You did a beautiful work with the kit. Thanks for the inspiration!
Your pages are wonderful. All are so beautiful!
Rae, Everything is sooo Beautiful, love the journal....
Rae, Everything is sooooo Beautiful,love the journal.....
Rae, Everything is sooo Beautiful, love the journal....
Awesome work! Thanks for sharing!
Loving your style....tfs
gorgeous LO's and LOVE the project kit!!!
Swirlydoos lead me here, so glad I found you!
Beautiful layouts! I love the black and white photos and the journal is gorgeous.
The pictures are darling, but what you did with the LO's is absolutely stupendous! You leave me speechless with all the details. I just keep going back to look over and over again.
Rae, all your projects are beautiful! Always loving and heartfelt. Your tech kit is beautiful, I can't wait to play with mine!
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