Saturday, May 5, 2012


Welcome to Swirlydoos' May Kit Reveal Blog Hop Block Party!!


If you came here from  Vicky's blog, then you are on the right track.  If not, go back to Swirlydoos' blog and start from there.  We have some amazing projects for you to see today and as a bonus we have 4 special guests joining in the fun and offering a prize!! There are 6 prize packs up for grabs so make sure to follow along and have fun!!  Also, since May is National Scrapbook month, we are saving some of our projects and will be revealing them all month long.  Make sure tocome back and check our Design Team's blogs to see their wonderful work!!

This layout was done as an inspiration to my daughter who was just about to start her Chef's externship for the last 12 weeks of school, when she got into a car accident.The other driver ran a red light, didn't merge into the merging lane and sent my daughters car spinning on impact. Thank God she had no broken bones, but she has been out of work and school for 1 month. Physical therapy 3 times a week is helping her get better. But she feels like her whole world ended when she thought she lost the dream job she was suppose to start a few days after her accident, she wont graduate with the graduating class, and we have had to find her a car and a new apartment...We keep telling her, things happen for a reason, and everything will be OK...She has a car now (gave her mine and I bought a new car....eeeeehhhhh!!!!!, the Executive Chef at The Rosen Plaza is holding her position till she gets better, and she got a new apartment.) Things are looking up again. 
 The flowers were created with Donna Salazars Grand Peony Creations die. I thought it was the perfect fit because these are her papers. I layered 2 different sizes crunched and inked them and added a pearl to the center. Easy easy...
 The Prima flourish is just gorgeous. It has the colors of an aurora borealis..It shimmers like mad in real life. A file for the butterflies can be found in the forums at Swirlydoos. There are 3 different files to match this kit I used the blue ones and finger painted them with Rock Candy Stickles.
I printed up and cut out the tiny letters for the journaling. The America Crafts letter for OK, are the DIY Thickers. I dusted them with PearlEx powder.

You have until midnight, eastern time, on Monday, May 7th to complete the hop. Winners will be announced on the Swirlydoos Blog on May 8th.  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 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 QUESTION. 
3: Finally, go back to the Swirlydoos blog and leave a comment letting us know how much fun you had AND tell us the QUESTION that was created with all of the special words you collected AND GIVE US YOUR ANSWERS.


My special word is : IS YOUR

    The party continues over at  the very talented Lynne Forsythe's Blog.  Have fun! 






79 comments:

  1. Lisa this is so oft and pretty.

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  2. Gorgeous, gorgeous and more gorgeous! You work is really inspiring.

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  3. Thanks for the ustream just now! Loved it. The layout is so pretty. Love the sweet, soft colors.

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  4. Fantastic layout. So soft and feminine.

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  5. Gorgeous LO, Lisa! Love the little flowers you created!

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  6. You always make the most gorgeous flowers

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  7. You always make the most gorgeous flowers

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  8. I look forward to each and every stop, the talent is over the top and the projects are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  9. Oh wow! Gorgeous page and I absolutely love the sentiment for this!! TFS!!!

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  10. what a Gorgeous Layout love the colors and the papers. the soft colors are perfect and the I love Love the vintage look thanks for sharing

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  11. Happy things are looking better for your and your daughter! So glad I got to see this beautiful project!
    TFS
    Midge :)
    midge@emcitydotnet
    scrappintoxicmidgedotblogspotdotcom

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  12. LOve your layout,so elegant and feminine

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  13. That is so gorgeous!! I love it, and those butterflies are awesome!! Wow!!

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  14. Beautiful layout Lisa and I am so happy things are looking up for Gabbie!

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  15. Very pretty layout. Best wishes for your daughter...happy to hear things seem to already be getting better.

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  16. Love to see something done for young adults. Very pretty!

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  17. The flowers are so pretty Lisa, and I just love the journaling idea.

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  18. Lisa, this is great, so many details , thank you

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  19. Love your layout, Lisa! The blue butterflies are amazing! And, I just loved your Ustream session this morning!

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  20. Wonderful layout and beautiful flowers.

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  21. What a gorgeous layout, it is so meaningful! I'm really sorry to hear that about your daughter, she is blessed to have such caring parents:)

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  22. Oh Lisa sorry to hear about your daughter and this misfortune. Tell her to keep her spirits up. I wish you and your family the best of luck getting things back on track. Beautiful page!

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  23. Beautiful beautiful beautiful!
    I loved every detail!
    kiss

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  24. so glad your daughter wasn't hurt worse than she was and that they are holding the job for her. such a pretty page to remember this lesson

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  25. glad your daughter is getting back on her feet. Things do have a way of working out. Beautiful layout. love the details and textures. thank you for sharing.

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  26. You couldnt have picked a better title than that. And thanks for the mouse trap demo

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  27. Beautiful layout love all of the colors :)
    Hugz
    Juliana

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  28. great LO. wish i could beleive that title but right now i don't.

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  29. Gorgeous page Lisa! The flowers and butterflies are beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration. =)

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  30. Beautiful layout Lisa!! Love your flowers!!

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  31. Gorgeous! I love those flowers!

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  32. ohh so pretty - gorgeous butterflies

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  33. Stunning!! Love the colors, and your flowers!!

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  34. Beautiful LO, Lisa. So glad things are looking up for Gabbie.

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  35. Such a touching l=Lo...and the title is perfect...just a tad tongue in cheek eh? LOVE that DS die BTW!!

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  36. Lisa, wow beautiful inspiration for gabbie. Hun I don't know how you do it you are such a wonderful mum to be able to handle so much all at once and still turn out these gorgeous pages! All my best for you and all the family..

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  37. Love this beautiful layout of your daughter. The papers are incredible!

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  38. beautiful!
    I am so glad life is getting better for your daughter. I agree there is a reason and we don't always get to know what it is. Big hugs to you both and thanks for letting me blog hop

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  39. I always admire your gorgeous handmade flowers and you are a very talented scrapper!
    You lo's are stunning hope you have a great weekend! And thankyou for this amazing bloghop and for the chance to win hugs Amy :)
    You are such an inspiration .....

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  40. touching story, God bless all. love the peonies

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  41. just beautiful, love your flowers....thanks for the inspiration...and sharing.

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  42. Great hop and love your layout.

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  43. So glad your daughter is on the mend! Love, love, love your flowers and have made many thanks to your fab tutes! Thanks!

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  44. Wow, what a beautiful layout- love the flourish too!!

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  45. Your projects are so inspiring! Love them all! Kisses from Brazil
    Hera Sugitani

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  46. Inspiring beautiful layout...and glad all is OK!!

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  47. Lisa, this is so very pretty. I love everything. I love those flowers and must have that punch. I like the idea of dusting the thickers with the Pearl ex.

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  48. Oh honey I am so sorry to hear this happened to your daughter. I am glad she is progressing and that she has such a supportive family around to help her. I have a lot of chronic health issues and it can be wearing, it is nice to have people remind you that everything will be okay and that all happens for a reason.

    Your layout was beautiful and so inspiring. I am now following you and can't wait to see what you create next!

    Thanks for the chance to blog hop and win!

    Happy NSD,
    Maureen

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  49. Your story really moved my heart!! I wish her all the best an I love your work!! Hugs Jannike :-)

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  50. OMY Lisa...poor Gabby...she will be in my thoughts and prayers for a fast recovery. This is just so gorgeous, love the soft colors

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  51. What a truly inspirational story behind the layout. I love the journaling!

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  52. Lisa how awful for your daughter. What a traumatic time to go through. You are blessed her injuries weren't severe.
    I saw your lo at SB.com and thought I come and comment. Such a loving thoughtful page. Gorgeous!

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  53. thats a wonderful/awful but uplifting story behind a beatiful LO

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  54. I so love your gorgeous style! Your flowers are to die for as well as your punch work!

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  55. Total beauty Lisa!!! Love the colors!

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  56. This is really stunning, love the title word strips and such amazing flowers and papers. I hope your daughter starts feeling better both mentally and physically very soon. It's so challenging for kids her age, trying to make their mark in life and then they get thrown such a curve ball! You're a great mom for being the calm steady light in the storm :) I'm sure she appreciates it, even if she doesn't always say it! Have a beautiful evening!

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  57. So sorry for your daughter!
    Life will get better for her I'm sure with such an upbeat mom.

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  58. I love blog hops! So much fun!

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  59. Your work is truly beautiful!!!

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  60. Lisa, what a gorgeous layout and simply wonderful flowers and use of the pearl swirls!! So sorry to hear of your daughter's accident. I'll be praying for a rapid and complete recovery. I'm a long time follower of your amazing work. ~ Blessings

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  61. Beatiful! Everything is beautiful!!!!

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  62. Sorry to hear that about your Daughter. I know its hard but it will be ok. love the layout.

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  63. What a coincidence this page and post is....our stories are so similar...since my husband was ran off the highway into a barrier. He is still recovering, however, I keep telling him things will be okay. Our brand new car he frets....I tell him it will be okay. How will I recover from this..."it will be okay". Inspires me to do the same..document our journey and remind him things will be okay. You are still here ...and God bless she is still with you! Beautiful page Lisa!!!

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  64. Lovely as always hun....TFC

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  65. Your blog is simply gorgeous! I am really loving this exploration through the Swirlydoos blogs!

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  66. Beautiful layout, and I'm glad your daughter is on the mend.

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  67. Oh my gosh, this is PRETTY! Now I NEED that die for those flowers ... I love them. So glad things are looking up for Gabbie, and especially to hear her job is being held for her. Isn't that wonderful!

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  68. What a great Lo and a wonderful sentiment. So true!

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Love hearing your beautiful words!!!!