Friday, March 1, 2013

Kiwi Lane Blog Hop!


Welcome to Kiwi Lane's Blog Hop for March! I'm so happy to have you here!!  Hopefully you came here from Jennifer Budge's blog.  If not, hop on over to the Kiwi Lane blog and start from the beginning- you don't want to miss any of the awesome scrapbooking inspiration, do you?  There's even a prize involved!  One lucky commenter from one of the 10 blogs (including the Kiwi Lane blog) will be randomly chosen to win a $25 gift code to the Kiwi Lane Shop- so don't forget to comment along the way!  Here's the blog order, just in case you get lost:


5. Gail Owens (You are here)


Being a member of the Kiwi Crew, I wasn't given an assignment to use just one set of templates... I was told to use whatever featured templates I wanted to use!  Freedom to create- one of my favorite things... and here's what I did with that freedom:

Flower Power
Supplies: cardstock (Provo Craft); patterned paper, felt stickers, letter stickers (Basic Grey); spray ink (Studio Calico); stamp (Scenic Route); thread (Coats & Clark); ink (Ranger); pen (ZIG)

Kiwi Lane Templates: Cascade Trails (3A & B), Mini Paisley Place (2A & B), Tiny Wildflower (1T, 2T, 4T, 5T), Floral (1), Tiny Floral (1T), Rings (1, 3), Paradise 6

I wanted to try to use at least one template from each of March's featured sets (Cascade Trails, Mini Paisley Place, Floral and Tiny Wildflower) on this layout just to show how well they all worked together.  And I wanted to show that the mini (8") templates can be used on 12" layouts.  Did I succeed?  I'll leave that answer up to you! ;)   

Here are a few close ups of my 2 page 12x12 layout:
(And please excuse the messy stitching on my layout- my sewing machine decided to have a hissy fit and I ended up with the most uneven stitches EVER!!  Or maybe they add character....?)



Can I just say (for the 234,049,029,996th time!) how much I love my Kiwi Lane Templates and how easy they make my scrapbook pages!  I was able to plan out this layout and finish it within two hours- and that was WITH kiddos running around, taking time out to rotate loads of laundry, waiting for ink to dry AND trying to sew with a persnickety machine!  Seriously, I'm all for simplifying, and that is exactly what the templates do for me!             

That's it from me today... don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a gift code for the Kiwi Lane Shop.  You have until 11:59 pm MST on Sunday March 3, 2013 to enter to win.

Next up is Neela Nalam's blog.

Happy Scrapping!!

**Did you know that I have a little "bonus" giveaway on my blog?? Go HERE for details!**

                           
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51 comments:

  1. PookieMarch 1, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    I love the fact that you can scrapbook many more photos. I don't like designs that leave me with 2 to 3 pics and I have so many more to use. Nice page. also great time saver I have 3 girls and I know how it is to get anything done long less scrapbook. :)

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  2. kathi earlyMarch 1, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Ilove the templates! It is a lot less thinking about what to do but allows for a lot of creativity! I like how you distressed the edges and added texture; things i do not do enough! thanks for sharing

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  3. ValerieMarch 1, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Wow! Your layout is so amazing! I love the bright colors and the cascade trails templates are my favorite templates and I love how your used them in your layout! I am a new follower too! That Ribbon maker tool look really neat and I can totally see how it can be used hand in hand with these templates! ;) Valeire

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  4. JulieMarch 1, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    I just love all the detail that they templates give you but don't take up so much room you can't include lots of pictures. I love your sewing on the layout.

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  5. JSCMarch 1, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Love the use of the templates. Looks like the girls had a great time too.

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  6. DebbieMarch 1, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    I also like how you can use the templates and make a layout faster. They are so much fun. I really like all of the flowers you used on this layout. Thank you for sharing.

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  7. UnknownMarch 1, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Love your pages. Cute pictures and awesome details.

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  8. Kristy PMarch 1, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Love the texture.

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  9. Marguerite GarciaMarch 1, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Love your use of all the templets together. That's my favorite part of Kiwi Lane products, the versatality.

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  10. carrieMarch 1, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Love the layers, Im big on 3D embellishing so your layered flowers are right up my alley! Thanks for the great idea.

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  11. Cindy DMarch 1, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    I never thought about using so many templates on one layout!! I love it. Nice work. Thanks for sharing

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  12. KristyMarch 1, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Your layout is soooo stunning girl! You always so such a fantastic job. Thanks for playing!

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  13. DeannaMarch 1, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    I love the way you use the templates. All your pages are awesome!!!!

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  14. LoisMarch 1, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I like the use of multiple templates. Great pages.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 1, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    I love your layouts and how you add demension to your pages. always a favorite of mine.

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  16. SusanMarch 1, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    as stated from the comment above I love your layouts and for some reason it did not print my Name
    'Susan

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  17. MistyMarch 1, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Love the layering of the flowers!

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  18. JessicaMarch 1, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Those 3D flowers are to die for, you really knocked this layout out of the park! WTS (that's way to scrap in case you didn't know)

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  19. UnknownMarch 1, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Stitching is ADORABLE! Beautiful layouts!

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  20. Jen C.March 1, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Such a cute layout! Love the colors.

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  21. terylswifeMarch 1, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    cute page - I especially love the layered flower, made from different textures. Great work!

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  22. mariangelMarch 1, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    beautiful layout

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  23. Mandy RogersMarch 1, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Very cute page!!!! I love the flowers!!!!

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  24. LoriMarch 1, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Nice to see you use the 8" templates for a larger format, thanks for the idea

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  25. Stephanie UMarch 1, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Love your layered flowers and how you put the strip over the one. Great ideas!

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  26. a1983alaskanMarch 1, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Love the stitching! Great project. Thanks for sharing :-)

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  27. Mamarazzi ScrapsMarch 1, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    I love your paper distressing! I need to practice that since mine never turns out how I imagine. Such a great technique! Thanks for sharing!

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  28. AnonymousMarch 2, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    OMG I am loving your two-page layout. I need to start sewing on my pages...i am in love w/ that look.

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  29. Roseanna CMarch 2, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    great layout so eyecatching
    thanks

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  30. Amy WilliamsMarch 2, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Great layout and a good way to show off so many templates!

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  31. Sue KachnicMarch 2, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    I love the combinations of templates and papers. Two of my favorite companies.

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  32. AnonymousMarch 2, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Nice layout. I think it came together very well!

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  33. ssnuceMarch 2, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    What a fun layout! Thanks for doing a 2-pager!

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  34. Debbie FitzpatrickMarch 3, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    I am new to the Kiwi Lane products and I am thrilled to have the chance to see all these wonderful blogs. I mostly to 2 page layouts so I find this layout quite useful. I love the way the whole thing flows!

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  35. DonnaMarch 3, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    What an AWESOME layout! love the colours, the templates used and the stitching!

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  36. bonnieMarch 3, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Super cute LO for a girl, love all the layered flowers.

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  37. UnknownMarch 3, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I love the templates you chose.

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  38. Kristi KirkMarch 3, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Wow! All these amazing projects! Love your work!

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  39. kassandra16March 3, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    love how you distressed the flowers!

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  40. WendyMarch 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    I love the multiphoto layout. rare to see a designer do this.

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  41. AnonymousMarch 3, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    wow love your work I esp love the flowers on your layout

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  42. Natalie SMarch 3, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    I struggle with two-page layouts anymore, so I am so happy to see what you've created here. Love the choice of colors, the distressed edges and your overall design.

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  43. StaciMarch 3, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Love, love, love this layout! It totally brightened this dreary day we are having! Those flowers are darling!

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  44. Jessica L.March 3, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Great layout!

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  45. SandraOinTXMarch 3, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    cuteness!

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  46. Marisa T.March 3, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    You did a great job showing you can use the minis on a 12 in layout. I do that all the time. I think the sewing adds character

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  47. Precious Memories Scrapbooking & MoreMarch 3, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Adorable!!! I love all the elements and the color scheme you used!
    Staci
    staci412(at)optonline dot net

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  48. ClaudiaMarch 3, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Love how you stitched on the lYout! Beautiful work!

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  49. TX, RomanceMarch 3, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    I love your ideas...I can't get this blog site to post my comment.

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  50. Slyn11March 4, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    The stitches add character. Such a cute layout with so much movement and texture.

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  51. UnknownMarch 11, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    I like the different textures you used.

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