Monday, August 5, 2013

Whimsical Twist Summer Blog Hop and GIVEAWAYS!!!



Welcome to Whimsical Twist's first challenge! We thought it would be a lot of fun to also have a Blog Hop to celebrate our first challenge! How does that sound? During the Hop you will be visiting blogs from several of our fabulous design team members. You will find so much inspiration on the way, that your head might explode! The hop will start at the Whimsical Twist blog and end at Lisa Wilkinson's blog. If you are just joining in, be sure to go to the Whimsical Twist blog to start. If you get lost along the way, just look at the list below to get you hopping in the right direction. And you can't have a Blog Hop without giveaways and this one is no different! In order to be entered into the giveaways, you will need to be sure you leave a comment on each blog on the hop. Whimsical Twist will also be giving away a $15 gift certificate to the shop to one random hopper! We will be announcing the winners of our giveaways on August 12th, so be sure to watch for the announcements. Without further ado, let's get this celebration started! Our first challenge is inspired by summer!
 
For my project, I was inspired by the rainbow of colors in the mood board. I loved the fun, bright colors and how well they all looked together. Here is the layout I made for our "summer themed" challenge:
 
 
I used lots of items from Crate Paper "The Pier" on this layout, along with some Elle's Studio, American Crafts, Studio Calico, and Pink Paislee.
 
I have linked up some of the items that I used in the Whimsical Twist store for you below!
 
Now you are off to Ashley's blog, but if you get lost along the way here is the hopping order for you.

Make sure you go to everyone's blog and leave a comment to be entered in the giveaway for a $15 gift certificate to the Whimsical Twist store.
 
I am also giving away some goodies, to be entered in my giveaway, simply become a follower of my blog and leave me a comment telling me something that inspires you from our moodboard!
 
Have fun hopping, and take time today to create something you love!
 
 
 

 
 




29 comments:

Barbara Greenberg said...

What a cool layout and so many different fun things to look at. I LOVE it.
I'm a new follower of your blog and looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Sharm Nidyanandan said...

love your layout to bits! those frames couldnt have been used better! :)

Lang said...

This is an awesome layout. Love all the details!

Angi Barrs said...

I love all of the fun elements on your page. Love that mood board. That doggy swimming in the pool is my fave. It's so hot here in Texas. I just want to swim all day! :)

Unknown said...

Love all of the layering with the frames on your layout!!

Sandi said...

Wow Amanda....you layout is amazing and I am thrilled to be on the same DT with you.

Ashley H said...

loving your use of the frames! so great!

Miriam Prantner said...

Wonderful layout! I have frame envy! I've had a hard time locating those frames! And there are so many! Love it! I'm inspired by that gorgeous bouquet on the mood board.

Taniesa said...

Such an awesome use of all those wonderful Frames! Fab job!!!!

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

love love love this layout and the double layering on some of the frames is awesome!

simplybren said...

What a fun layout! great pictures and so many details! Thank you for sharing!

Me-Ma Kim said...

GREAT LAYOUT! LOVE all the texture and details. I am a new follower. Have a GREAT Day,
Me-Ma Kim

tj said...

Amanda, I really like your layout using the colors from the inspiration . I am really digging the various frame use! I like the colors from the inspiration board that I personally associate with summer-the blues, turquoise, yellow and a splash of red and green. This is exciting to be a part of Whimsical Twist and their very first blog hop!

Suzy said...

WOW! I love all the elements and frames you added to your layout. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win :)
-Suzanne suzyq28024@gmail.com

Sue said...

I love all the frames on this very fun page. So many interesting things to look at. The colors on your page and the inspiration photo are great. Thanks for the chance to win.

carrie said...

I love the photo slides, I have a lot of these and hardly ever use them, You have inspired me to try.... Great Job.

Ashley Horton said...

Fun page Amanda!! Love how you used the Polaroid frames!

Giorgia Rossini said...

I love all those frames!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful LO to capture summer!! ♥ I'm most inspired by the colorful umbrellas in the "Whimsical Twist" moodboard-- they remind me of a colorful sunburst! :) Btw, I'm your newest follower.

Kristina MacKeen said...

I love how you used all the photo frames! Awesome! I am inspired by the blue in the puppy photo and the photo of all the flowers.

Chelsea said...

I love the ferris wheel on the mood board, it sets and instant summer feel!

Janet's Joy said...

Oh I love the Pier collection that you used! Awesome page. The whole summer feel of the mood board inspires me!

alexandra polyzou said...

gorgeous page Amanda!!!love your work!!!so glad to be with you on the DT of Whimsical Twist!!!!

Unknown said...

Beautiful colors in the mood board! Love all the frames in your layout!

ericarose said...

I have seen this layout pop up a lot on pinterest!! I love it!! You did a fabulous job!!!

Anonymous said...

Love this layout, it's something I'd love to try!

Ruth G said...

What a fabulous collage page! Lots of bright and cheery colors! Thanks so much for sharing!

Michele Duffy said...

Oooh! Love all the frames on your layout! On the mood board I love the beach umbrellas!

Irit Shalom said...

What a lovely project and a great blog hop too!