- Ivana Creates

~Scrap That! April 'Madame Butterfly' Kit Reveal~

Welcome to Scrap That! And Our March Blog Hop Adventure!

If you have just arrived here from the Scrap That! blog you are in the correct place! If not, head back to the Scrap That! blog and join us.

I want to first share a picture of the kit contents and my creations using the GORGEOUS 'Madame Butterfly' April Kit...Then we'll get into the nitty gritty of how you can play along with us and

Win some fabulous prizes!!!

So I absolutely looooooved playing with this month's kit...Check out the pic below for a detailed view of what is in the kit along with a list of all the items:

Bo Bunny Gabrielle Flight, Romance, Stripe, Unwritten, Cameo, Promenade, Gabrielle, Elegance, Fairest, Dot
Bo Bunny Gabrielle Cut Outs
Bo Bunny Gabrielle Mocha Die Cut
Bo Bunny Double Dot Papers: Decaf Dot, Chiffon Dot, Coffee Dot
Bo Bunny Gabrielle Combo Sticker
Ranger Liquid Pearls - Peacock
Kaisercraft - Crocheted Doilies
Kaisercraft - Wooden Butterfly
Petaloo - Vintage Victorian Blooms (6)
Dusty Attic Dress Form
Maya Road Gross-grain Pleated Brown Ribbon
Prima Mask
ZVA Chocolate Champagne Crystal
Prima Eminence Blooms (4)
Sheet of Mulberry paper

Now onto the projects!

First up...

~You Belong Among the Flowers~

I created this layout of my sweet little niece using the gorgeous Bo Bunny Gabrielle papers and mixture of flowers in the kit...I couldn't help adding a little bit of white paint and a few spritz of Glimmer Mist to the beautiful cream text print of the paper.
That's what I love about this stunning line...It really lends itself to endless creative possibilities...Whether you keep the paper as is, or alter it, I think you'll have a blast playing with it :)

While I left a part of the title untouched, I painted over the gorgeous font for the other portion of the title in order to create a contrast between the letters and my background...I also added some white paint to the papers, flowers and even to the little cherub designs on the beautiful coral patterned paper...

I cut a portion of the title that was beautifully printed on one of the stickers and decided to improvise the rest of the title (you, flowers) with the larger individual letters...I love the way it fills up the space on the layout :)

I used a bit more white paint to cover the darker parts of the flowers, and added soft, white butterflies to complete the garden :)

~Birthday Wishes~

I loved the colours of my first layout, so I used the scraps I had left over to come up with this card! I love the pale, whitewashed effect these papers take on when all the light colours are paired up...The gorgeous Petaloo flowers look amazing with the Gabrielle collection...Highlighting the soft features of the beautiful papers...

~So Precious~

I wanted to create a layout without the coral tones, focusing in on the yellow and teal, since it is one of my favorite color combos :)

I cut out the gorgeous butterfly designs from the patterned paper to embellish little bits around the page...

I used a few of the Petaloo flowers and covered the darker spots with some white paint...I did the same thing with the letters as they were a coral pink to begin with and I did not want any of that colour showing through on this soft and sunny layout...
You may not be able to see it that well in the picture above, but I used the Prima mask in the kit along with some white paint to create a design right on the patterned paper. Later, as you will see on the layout, I outlined the stenciled image with a brown pen to add some more emphasis to the gorgeous swirls.

~Thinking of You~

Lastly, I used a few more of the glimmered scraps, added in the stunning flower and a cut-out butterfly. To complete the card, I stamped a simple sentiment...

Now that you've seen my reveal, check out all the info below on how

YOU CAN WIN SOME AWESOME PRIZES!!!

First, the more blogs you visit, the more chances you have to win! There are a total of 9 blogs on this hop, which means 9 chances to win some yummy Prima goodness!

To qualify, just be sure to become a follower of each blog (if you aren't already) and leave some love (a comment that is)...

Then if you want to play for the Grand Prize of a signed PageMaps book, you must:

1) VISIT ALL NINE BLOGS ON THE HOP, LEAVE A COMMENT AND BECOME A FOLLOWER OF EACH

2) GO TO SCRAP THAT! FACEBOOK PAGE AND BECOME A FRIEND

3) GO TO THE SCRAP THAT! SOCIAL COMMUNITY AND BECOME A MEMBER

EMAIL THE SECRET SENTENCE TO friends@scrapthat.ca

Before you hop along to the next blog, you will want my secret word, which is

"SCRAP"

Now head over to

Janis' Blog

and check out her amazing creations using the Scrap That! "Madame Butterfly" Kit!!!

We hope you all had good fun hopping with us today, thank you so much for playing along! Visit the Scrap That! blog next week to see if you are one of the lucky winners!

Happy Hopping!

*Ivana*

44 comments

RomyMarch 25, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Wow, girl, you know how much I adore your creations, don't you? These layouts and cards are simply as gorgeous as can be! Love everything about them!
Fran BrunkeMarch 25, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Don't know how you do it...always beautiful, always distinctive. Awesome!
DanelleMarch 25, 2011 at 10:16 AM
you make the Gabrielle paper even more beautiful!
Linda PekrulMarch 25, 2011 at 10:21 AM
So, so, pretty. Love the soft, delicate way you do your layouts and cards. Linda
Lillian ChildMarch 25, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Oh my, but these are some beautiful projects - WOW - love your creative style!
Nicole DoironMarch 25, 2011 at 10:34 AM
I'm already a regular follower of your blog! Your work is amazing and these new projects are truly beautiful. So light and pure! Perfect for Spring! A perfect start for this month's bloghop!
Ava GavloskiMarch 25, 2011 at 10:57 AM
ivana, such soft beautiful tones and great close up photo's , thanks for sharing
ava
JessMarch 25, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Such beautiful layouts! Great idea to use the scraps for a card. I didn't think of doing that.
Vicky AlbertoMarch 25, 2011 at 1:22 PM
I'm hopping, yesseree, I'm hopping, can't you see, I'm hopping... to see all the gorgeous Scrap That! projects!!!
Sarah-RMarch 25, 2011 at 1:34 PM
Gorgeous projects again Ivana! I love the "You belong among the flowers" LO - the b&w photo cut-out is such a great detail and looks stunning on these papers!
KrystleMarch 25, 2011 at 1:47 PM
I am so impressed by these soft beautiful layouts! Fabulous job!
BonnieMarch 25, 2011 at 3:07 PM
Ivana, I love your projects !! I just knew it had to be the new line by BO Bunny!!! I am so excited Thanks for sharing
UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Your pages are absolutely amazing!! I love love love the first one with your niece. Beautiful!
Becky Jo MiltimoreMarch 25, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Your projects are breathtaking. The colors are perfect and the way you altered the pages and flowers was GENIUS!
RusselleeMarch 25, 2011 at 3:16 PM
The layouts are beautifulThis is a lovely paper range and you have done it justice.
Dorothy
RebeccaMarch 25, 2011 at 3:33 PM
You are Among the Flowers is a BEAUTIFUL layout!!!
Shanno's Country ChicMarch 25, 2011 at 5:07 PM
Your layouts are just beautiful! Lovely content and color composition! Just love them!
ShonaMarch 25, 2011 at 5:38 PM
wow your creations are so amazing and so many detail, I love them all and I am going to try the paint on the flowers :) thanks for the tip and inspiration and the chance to win some yummy goodies :)
Kris BercMarch 25, 2011 at 9:17 PM
Your projects are absolutely beautiful! Love all the pretty details.
DorothyMarch 25, 2011 at 9:43 PM
your creations are always so amazing and inspirational. :)
Silvia MendozaMarch 25, 2011 at 11:09 PM
I love your the soft and elegant creations you make. I had always wonder how you could make such soft creations and until today I learn you use lots of white paint. Thank you so much for the tip.
FiKenwardMarch 25, 2011 at 11:37 PM
Your work is stunning love you have mastered the art of elegant and shabby chic. TFS!!!
RhondaMarch 26, 2011 at 12:06 AM
Amazing! Great tips. Thanks!
Lana VassalloMarch 26, 2011 at 1:29 AM
Breath-taking!
JolandaMarch 26, 2011 at 2:02 AM
HI,here cause you are so sweet to me on Inspire Me!!Thank you and wow,your work is fab!!!Love all the details!!
Have a very nice weekend!!
xx
Sharon FritchmanMarch 26, 2011 at 5:33 AM
Ivana, your work is wonderful! You totally ROCKED this kit! I love all of the beautiful, soft details and your precious photos!!!!! (my first blog hop is started off in a fantastic way!!!)
KEYPOPPY Christian ResourcesMarch 26, 2011 at 7:29 AM
Totally gorgeous! Love how soft and sweet your creations are!
Raquel SKMarch 26, 2011 at 7:45 AM
Lovely projects! I love the color combination you used. -Raquel @ raquelsdesigns.blogspot.com
Dana TatarMarch 26, 2011 at 7:51 AM
Stunning work! I love how bright and delicate your designs are. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 8:21 AM
amazing pages and cards - so many gorgeous details.
I'm a folower
Robin ShakoorMarch 26, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Absolutely stunning! You never cease to amaze me with your design and composition.
Eleni GratsiaMarch 26, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Wow absolutely stunning layouts and cards ... amazing work and I'm imspired for having discovered your blog!
KimberlyMarch 26, 2011 at 10:21 AM
major inspiration here!! thanks!
UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 12:57 PM
wow what a stunning job my friend .I can look at all the time
so beautiful,and WOW so amazing details to

have a very great week
hugs carla
Becky DunhamMarch 26, 2011 at 9:28 PM
These layouts are just gorgeous Ivana! This new kit is to die for isn't it? So frilly and pretty :)

rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com
An ZeelmaekersMarch 27, 2011 at 2:07 AM
amazing!!! i love the details on your work!
AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Your layouts are great. I am enjoying all this hopping!!
Valery KlassenMarch 27, 2011 at 3:19 PM
Wow, your creations are just beautiful. Love every one of them!
Jessica NavarroMarch 27, 2011 at 5:17 PM
Wow, amazing projects! Love the butterflies and the flowers. Too cute. Just became a follower!
JenniferMarch 27, 2011 at 6:37 PM
Already a follower, love your work! So inspiring!
UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 7:40 PM
You're talent is amazing, love the romance in your projects, they are soothing to look at and the attention to detail is astonishing! will be checking up to see what's new for inspiration! Happy to be a follower!
mn36March 28, 2011 at 8:19 AM
Beautiful kit and butterflies too!
I love butterflies (if you could see my house you would know that) and your sample projects are wonderful.
Sharon & NickMarch 28, 2011 at 4:49 PM
WOW - your layouts are just stunning, especially your colour combinations.
Addicted ScrapperMarch 30, 2011 at 1:48 AM
I love your work!!! TFS!!