Welcome to Swirlydoos' April "Whispers of Spring" Kit Reveal Blog Hop Block Party! If you came here from Lisa Gregory's blog, then you are on the right track. If not, go back to the Swirlydoos blog and start from there. We have some amazing projects for you to see today and as a bonus we have Petaloo joining in the fun and offering a prize too! There are 2 prize packs up for grabs this month so make sure to follow along and have fun.
I was so excited to go to the "dark side" and play with the beautiful high contras in Prima's Almanac collection. This is me at 33 pregnant with my baby girl. After having 2 boys I was soooo excited to be having a girl. It was a very difficult pregnancy but worth it! I used the April Swirly Hues colors for this layout.
NOTE: The SwirlyHues Challenge is open to ANYONE, including non-kit subscribers and there is an OPTIONAL sketch made available for inspiration more to challenge details follow soon.
Here is a close up of all the gorgeous Prima goodies from the main kit and the flower add-on.
I used the pretty April Prima BAP sketch as inspiration and rotated it like this:
Here is a fun picture of my boys and the Prima collection was perfectly paired with this G45 butterfly sheet of paper. The Dusty Attic chipboard is from my stash.
Here is a close-up of some of the flowers in the main and the add-on kit.
Here is my little girl last summer at the beach. I used the April kit sketch for this layout. The doilies are from my stash and the cameo is from last month's kit.
Here is a close-up of the gorgeous Prima vine and flowers.
Here is the inspirational kit sketch this month:
Lastly for today, a little journal to use up some scraps from the above layouts and to make good use of some pretty Prima packaging :)
Here is a close up of some of the flowers and chipboard you'll receive in the main kit.
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 one. 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.
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 : THREE
The party continues over at LYNNE's blog. Have fun!
GORGEOUS!!! You worked this kit magnificently! Really, really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGASP........ I so love every project you made with this month's kit. Gorgeous details and awesome designs. AMAZING work!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have done amazing things with this kit!!! Great pages!
ReplyDeleteLove it! This is my first time around the Swirlydoos blogs and I'm amazed by all the beautifull works that are shown. Thank you for sharing, what an inspiration! Greetz Dee
ReplyDeleteWow!! Your creations are all simply breathtaking! I especially love the first one. The way you did the corset stitching looks just amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layouts! I love the Swirlydoos sketch - i will definitely keep it on my 'to scrap' list :) Thanks so much for sharing the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteStunning ages this month! :D
ReplyDeleteOMG, your projects are always so stunning and this month you did it again! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteVicky, they a re all so cute. I love your photo, while you were pregnant, I'm now at the same period, it is so close to me. thank you for the inspiration, I will try to do the same with my kit, thank you for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteOh my! This is sooooo pretty. Stunningly beautiful and so inspirational
ReplyDeletewow, wow! Such beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful, love what you created with this kit...this kit is amazing.
ReplyDeleteVicky......you layouts are just SIMPLY ELEGANT!! love Love LOVE 'em!!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! Vicky your creations are always gorgeous!!! Thanks for the inpiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the layouts and the card. Already a follower. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteExquisite LOs!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the style layouts and wonderful papers, just gorgeous artfully executed works of art!
Exquisite LOs!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the style layouts and wonderful papers, just gorgeous artfully executed works of art!
Beautiful Projects! Such a gorgeous kit! Can't wait for it to get here!
ReplyDeleteCheryl
simply gorgeous Vicky! Love all the designs but that first layout is amazing!
ReplyDeleteHOP HOP What a fun fun :D... thanks for the chance to get those marvelous things:) Hugs - Agnes :)
ReplyDeleteStunning, exquisite and soooo creative!!! I love the "boy" look of your second and the "girl" look of your third and the clever way that you've shown us how to use every precious scrap, but my jaw is still on the floor over your first layout, totally beyond stunning!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Vicky!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous layouts, love them all, take care, Doreen x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects... Good idea regarding the journal!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects.
ReplyDeleteI've been following you for just a little while, but your work amazes me.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous layouts!
ReplyDeletewow!!!!!!!gorgeous pages!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful LOs, Vicky. Your kids are darling!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, girl! I love all of projects, as usual! That first layout with the lacing is just to DIE for!
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done with this months kit
ReplyDeleteYour layouts are beautiful as always Vicky! I love the contrast of the black with the soft pink in your first layout.
ReplyDeleteStunning!!! You worked this kit beautifully!!! Sooooo glad you're on our team :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! Just Beautiful!!TFS!
ReplyDeleteYou do the "dark side" well, LOL.
ReplyDeleteLove the little journal, too.
Wow Vicky, your layouts are so beautiful - wonderful work with the kit!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog and so glad that I have.....beautiful...LOVE all the florals...and designs...:o)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layouts! Beautiful take of the sketch from Prima and from Beggahuna!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteMary
speechless! wow i'm a big follower.
ReplyDeleteyour layout are amazing on all counts TFS!!!!!!!!
Oh My! These are very pretty projects. You Swirly Girls are so talented.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else! YOur work is beautiful. Thank you for inspiring me!
ReplyDeleteVery, very pretty. I love the lacing on your first LO and the way the flowers peek out from behind the distressed/torn edges.
ReplyDeleteFabulous works Vicky!!!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you used the pink cording like a corset tie. wicked cute!!
ReplyDeleteSome really gorgeous pages!!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful projects! the colors and designs are amazing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layouts. I really like Desire. Breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Love all the rolled edges and the lacing.
ReplyDeleteWOW, your blog is amazing, I just love all your layouts. I am new here Please visit my blog and follow it, I am now your newest follower. Hugs and God bless!
ReplyDeleteLoveeee your projects! You've done an amazing job with the kit!
ReplyDeleteYour layouts are jaw dropping amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteYour work is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOhhh Vicky so very glad you joined swirlydoos!!! your reveal layouts are simply stunning!! what a gorgeous use of this months kit.. After seeing your work i so cant wait to get it! Thanks for the inspiration and Happy Easter tamh3030
ReplyDeleteNice Job!
ReplyDeletegorgeous creations, each one more beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThose are great pics! You have beautiful children. love your work, so Inspiring!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Los!
ReplyDeleteYour dark side is beautiful. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteYou create such beauty! Each one is just gorgeous! (Love the mischief and sparkle that you captured on the layout of the boys!)
ReplyDeleteYour work with this kit is lovely! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour children are beautiful. Love the layout and sketches.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the corset lacing.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness; absolutely stunning. Your first lo is breathtaking with its unique texturing, delightful.
ReplyDeleteGosh, your work is absolutely stunning. I'm loving the journal.
ReplyDeleteYou have done a fabulous job with this kit! How cool, that you used the prima packaging! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layouts!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, it's hard to pick a favourite!Thank you for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning! I love your blog.
ReplyDeleteI have been following you for awhile now and love your work...TFS
ReplyDeletewow how awesome is all this work Vicky .. loveeeeeeeeeeee it all .. the black and white with a kiss of color is always so appealing .. loveeeeeeeeeeeee it all Vicky xoxo
ReplyDeleteI posted your parcel off yesterday
hope it arrives safely, it most likely will take a couple of weeks.. enjoy xoxo
Vicky, your work like always is soooo beautiful, love the way you wave your paper...
ReplyDeleteYour Los are beautiful! Love the tearing and lacing...always get good ideas from you!
ReplyDeleteSo much yumminess on one page.
ReplyDeleteDi xo
wonderful work as always - truely beautiful!!
ReplyDeletethanks to swirlydoos, I found your blog and I started following you! :)
ReplyDeleteStunning layouts!
ReplyDeleteNow this is truly some delicious eye candy! You have put every piece of the kit to work and it is absolutely splendid!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is beautiful! I love all your layouts and your little journal. You just make it look so easy!
ReplyDeleteYou have been a busy busy bee my friend! absolutely stunning projects all of them. You have worked that kit sooo beautifully! xoxox
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