Friday, March 7, 2014

Kiwi Lane Designs Blog Hop

 
Welcome to my leg of the Kiwi Lane blog hop! You should be coming from Marissa's blog . 
If not you can check the master list at the bottom of this post to make sure you hit each stop along the way. A random winner from ONE of the participating blogs (including the Kiwi Lane blog), will be given a $25 gift certificate to the Kiwi Lane Shop, for leaving a comment and will be announced on the Kiwi Lane blog on Thursday, MARCH 13TH.  So, make sure you comment on each blog for the maximum opportunity to win!
 If you aren't familiar with Kiwi Lane, they are plastic templates that help simplify the scrapbooking process. I chose to use the  Tiny Accents templates. They are perfect for card making as well as scrapbooking. The best part is how portable they are. They fit on a ring and you can keep them compactly in your crop bag.

I was inspired to use the starburst shape for this page. I traced two rows of three and then cut the shapes out of my base paper with an exact-o knife. Amazingly, I had coordinating glitter paper in my stash that matched the ombre tones in the background paper and everything came together after that.

Make sure you head on over to Brittany's blog for the next stop in the blog hop for more crafty goodness!
  1. Kiwi Lane http://kiwilane.com/here/blog/
  2. Apryl Holland http://onescrappysoul.blogspot.com
  3. Cyndee Kawa http://scrappydaylily.blogspot.com
  4. Charity Hotrum http://menemenetekeluniversity.blogspot.com/
  5. Marissa Torp http://mojoandmore.blogspot.com/
  6. Erica Bass http://stampingstarlette.blogspot.com/
  7. Brittany Morgan http://craftypaperbee.blogspot.com/
  8. Deborah Johnson  http://scrappinthelittlethings.blogspot.com/
  9. Erin Colby http://oursliceofcheese.blogspot.com
  10. Brenda Smith http://theimperfectscrapper.blogspot.com
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43 comments:

  1. SUsan TapplyMarch 07, 2014 8:25 AM

    Wow! That sure added dimension to that layout! Nice!

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  2. lindanellMarch 07, 2014 8:30 AM

    I have some glitter paper that I didn't know how I was going to use it. Thank you for the inspiration. I also like the way you used the tiny stars and the small dots on the page. Lovely layout.

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  3. Annette LoveMarch 07, 2014 8:37 AM

    Love the cutouts!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 07, 2014 8:40 AM

    OH MY GOODNESS THE SUN IN THAT PICTURE! PERFECT TITLE!
    SCHELLY GETTINGS

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  5. Roseanna CMarch 07, 2014 8:58 AM

    Wonderful layout, thanks for the inspiration. Love the idea of the cut outs, another way to use the templates!

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  6. terylswifeMarch 07, 2014 9:04 AM

    Great idea on how to use glitter paper without overwhelming a page. I love this idea, and the ombre looks amazing!

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  7. JeaneneMarch 07, 2014 9:24 AM

    Such a great way to use the templates!

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  8. TINAMarch 07, 2014 9:25 AM

    I love your photograph on this layout!!! You must have a very steady hand with that Exacto knife! Your cuts are perfect :)

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  9. AnonymousMarch 07, 2014 9:57 AM

    This layout is truly amzing! Love it! Your title is PERFECT!

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  10. bamafanMarch 07, 2014 9:58 AM

    Love the cutouts and the use of the glitter paper.

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  11. MaryMarch 07, 2014 10:15 AM

    Great colors and just enough sparkle! Cool idea to cute out the background page and put the color behind.

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  12. DawnreeMarch 07, 2014 10:20 AM

    What a great use of the starburst! this is such a great page!

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  13. AngjiMarch 07, 2014 11:01 AM

    Awesome! I never think to do cutouts but it's always so cool looking on other layouts.

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  14. a1983alaskanMarch 07, 2014 11:17 AM

    Erica, your layout is just stunning! I love the bling peeking out from the cut outs
    :-)

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  15. UnknownMarch 07, 2014 11:25 AM

    Love the layout using cut outs, will have to try that

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  16. TheresaHMarch 07, 2014 12:04 PM

    I Love the glitter paper works really well with the photo.

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  17. Holly AMarch 07, 2014 12:23 PM

    making cut outs using the templates is a gerat idea, thanks for sharing

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  18. ShelleyMarch 07, 2014 12:35 PM

    What a great idea to cut out the base paper. Love that idea, and I am lifting it for my grand daughter's layout.

    Thanks.

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  19. MagdalinaMarch 07, 2014 1:18 PM

    I love this layout! Great use of the "sunset" look with the sun shining through in the background of the pic is just perfect. Great use of the glitter paper also! Love it all!

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  20. Charlie and MelMarch 07, 2014 1:38 PM

    I can't wait the get these templates!

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  21. UnknownMarch 07, 2014 1:59 PM

    What an idea to use them as CUTOUTS!! Each stop is making me more inspired than the one before! Thanks..

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  22. Amanda *Scrapbooking Hayven*March 07, 2014 2:54 PM

    very, very cool layout!!

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  23. aworkofheartMarch 07, 2014 4:45 PM

    I think this page is quite stunning, with the rays on the photo, your choice of glitter and starbursts is so perfect! Thanks for a superb idea!

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  24. Linda C.March 07, 2014 6:02 PM

    Love how you coordinated the suns with the sunrays in the photo. Beautiful layout.

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  25. Sue DMarch 07, 2014 6:30 PM

    Wonderful layout--great colors and the glitter paper is perfect.

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  26. cghundleyMarch 07, 2014 6:40 PM

    Lovely page and
    great use of the
    templates.
    Carla from Utah

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  27. Sweet MamaMarch 07, 2014 6:52 PM

    Wow! You are really great with that knife! How cool are those suns?!! I'm always a melting pile of sweet when I see the sentiment, "You are my sunshine!" Nice how you used the sun template for this. Cheryl in Wilmington, NC

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  28. MelissaMarch 07, 2014 7:04 PM

    Love the way you cut the shapes out of your base paper and used different paper under it - great way to add dimension. I am going to have to try this on my next layout!

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  29. KatMarch 07, 2014 7:30 PM

    I love the glitter paper! Thanks for sharing your idea. I need to try this on my next layout!

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  30. UnknownMarch 07, 2014 7:45 PM

    Cute layout. Love the glitter paper.

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  31. KimMarch 07, 2014 8:17 PM

    Great layout! Love the technique of using the exacto knife!
    ~Kim

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  32. Cyndee K.March 07, 2014 8:49 PM

    Love how you cut out of your cardstock! Beautiful layout!

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  33. SherianMarch 07, 2014 10:04 PM

    I really like the way you cut your shape out to add some depth. I really love the colors you chose. Nice job.

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  34. grendeliascardsMarch 08, 2014 12:04 AM

    Wow what a great idea to use the templates then cut with the exacto knife Thanks for the tip and great layout.

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  35. Deborah JohnsonMarch 08, 2014 5:38 AM

    Fantastic page!!! The glitter paper really works with the photo - and the ways to use the templates are endless! Glad to be hopping along with you!

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  36. **********************BarbMarch 08, 2014 10:19 AM

    LOVE THIS LAYOUT!!!

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  37. UnknownMarch 08, 2014 2:59 PM

    Cutting out the template shape to reveal glittered paper below really gives your page texture and dimension! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  38. LoisMarch 08, 2014 3:24 PM

    Beautiful page!! I have photos of my son to SB with the same title - it was his favorite song at the time. Love the cut-outs with glitter backing!!

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  39. ShelleyMarch 08, 2014 6:10 PM

    Great LO. Love the idea of cutting shapes out of the base paper.

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  40. NatalieMarch 08, 2014 7:32 PM

    Your layout is simply fantastic!

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  41. AnonymousMarch 08, 2014 8:10 PM

    Love the glitter paper :)

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  42. Robin B.March 09, 2014 1:58 PM

    What a gorgeous layout! I love the cut out stars with the glitter paper! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  43. Michelle KingMarch 09, 2014 10:44 PM

    I love the ombre effect with those colors...love the starburts!

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