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Don't you just love a little bit of baker's twine on your layout or paper project? To me it just says "happy" - maybe it's the long ago association with goodies from the bakery - who knows? But when the opportunity to do a blog swap with The Twinery ... creators of baker's twine in the loveliest colors ... we jumped on it!
In case you're not familiar with a blog swap - here's what we did: we sent their Design Team papers and embellishments from the Hello Fall! collection, and they sent our Design Team a box of baker's twine in every color of the rainbow and then some! Then our teams got to work, and you get to enjoy what they've created!
Each day this week, both The Twinery and LYB will share a project or two from our Design Teams which we hope will inspire you.
PLUS ... as usual ... there's blog swag involved! YOU have a chance to win some gorgeous goodies! Be sure to head over to The Twinery's Blog and Facebook Page every day to see what their fabulous Designers have created. Don't forget to leave a comment - and tell them we sent you. Comment every day on both blogs and Facebook pages for more chances to win. At the end of the week, we'll each pick winners from our Facebook and Blog comments - and the winners will win a sampler pack of Twinery Twine plus some goodies from Little Yellow Bicycle's Hello Fall! collection!
What's not to love? Let's get started!
Our first projects are created by the very very talented Biker Chick Renee Foss!
Piles of Smiles Layout - Using The Twinery Twine and Little Yellow Bicycle's Hello Fall! Collection
To begin I dyed the red/white baker’s twine to make it more harmonious with the fall colors of this layout. I mixed water and the two colors of alcohol ink and soaked my twine in it for about a half an hour. Make sure the mixture is a lot darker than the color you want the twine to end up. After soaking, rinse the twine with clear water and squeeze out excess. Allow to dry before using.
For layout, I color-blocked two different patterned papers on red cardstock. The photo and ‘piles of smiles’ are matted on orange cardstock. All edges were inked with brown stamping ink. I grouped the large brown branch and two leaf chipboard pieces as shown and tied my prepared twine several times around the entire red cardstock piece before adhering this to the background [kraft] paper. I removed the foam backing from one of the Fabric Favorites button pieces and punched two small holes. I added this piece over the chipboard pieces and tied the twine in a bow through the button. HINT: add a small dot of clear drying glue to the knot to keep it secure. I also tie small knots in the ends of the twine to keep them from unraveling. As a finishing touch I added two green leaf pins behind the button. I hand stitched the zigzag down the side of the journaling card before adhering to the layout and finished off with a small bow, and then sprinkled some green jewel stickers around the layout for a little sparkle.
Supplies used:
HF-103 Autumn Medley/Green Splendor paper
HF-105 Little Leaf Pile/Burnt Orange Knit paper
HF-279 Chipboard Shapes w/ Glitter Accents
HF-220 Fabric Favorites
HF-134 Journaling Cards
HF-135 Cardstock Die Cuts—Favorite Pieces
HF-140 Cardstock Die Cuts—Fresh Verse
HF-277 Stick Pins
HF-197 Jewel Stickers
The Twinery Maraschino baker’s twine
Cardstock: kraft, red and orange
Brown ink
Alcohol ink: red and brown
Holiday Cards - Using The Twinery Twine and Little Yellow Bicycle's Wonder & Wishes Collection
Card 1—Stitched Tree
Cut a label die cut using die cut system from white cardstock. If you don’t have one, just cut a rectangle of white cardstock to 4” x 5.25”. Dye Honeydew twine with celery/green alcohol ink as described for layout above. Pre-punch holes for tree in prepared label/cardstock and stitch tree.
Add a small piece of brown cardstock for trunk and a chipboard star at the top of the tree [I colored the star using Versamark ink and red embossing power, heat embossed]. Make card from white cardstock [4.25” x 5.5”] and cut a piece of ‘Joy & Peace’ paper for the front panel. Ink edges with green ink and adhere to card front. Add tree panel to card using foam adhesive. If desired, heat emboss edges of tree panel with red embossing powder [or color with red pen or ink w/ red stamping ink].
Card 2—Peace & Joy Present
Make card base from white cardstock [half of a 8.5” x 11” sheet folded in half]. Add Red Check Paper to card front, ink edges with brown ink. Cut patterned strips from remaining ‘Home for Christmas’ paper [note: the red pattern and green geometric border are next to one another on the paper but to get the other green border along the red patterned strip you need to cut that separately]. Ink edges with brown ink and add to card as shown. Ink edges of corrugated frame [leave inside of frame intact!] and add to card as shown. Cut off bow and small ribbon ‘bumps’ from chipboard present die cut. Wrap dyed Maraschino baker’s twine around twice both ways and secure in back. Tuck a mistletoe clear die cut under twine and secure. Make a bow from a double length of the same twine and adhere to present as shown. Add present to card with foam adhesive. Add ‘peace & joy’ clear sticker as shown.
Supplies used [cards]
WO-101 Home for Christmas/Red Check paper
WO-106 Joy & Peace/Little Red Hot Dot paper
WO-279 Chipboard Shapes
WO-190 Clear Stickers for Cardmaking
WO-276 Corrugated Shapes
WO-230 Clear Cut Shapes
The Twinery baker’s twine in Maraschino and Honeydew
Chipboard star
Versamark ink
Red embossing powder
White cardstock
Brown stamping ink
Green stamping ink
Small scrap of brown cardstock
Foam adhesive
Alcohol inks: red and celery
Die cutting system and label die
I want to send a HUGE shout out to The Twinery for their generosity – they sent soooo product in a rainbow of colors! Thank you so much, I can’t wait to entwine all my projects!
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Thanks to you Renee!
Now hop on over to The Twinery's Blog to see what their Designers have cooked up for today! And don't forget to check back tomorrow - I'll have another post featuring Biker Chick Liz Qualman!
Oh and ... in case you forgot ... leave a comment!!
- Peg
Comments
Hmm, first time I heard of anyone dying the twine but it worked. Great layout and love the unique ways you used twine with LYB products. Those leaf stick pins are to die for. Great job done by Renee!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | Oct 28, 2011 8:15:46 PM
There are about six dozen good ideas in these three projects--you're at the top of your game, Renee!
Posted by: Janelle | Oct 27, 2011 2:33:12 PM
Great examples using the Twine....looking forward to seeing some more!
Posted by: Michelle Galloway | Oct 27, 2011 1:07:04 PM
I love the tree card! What a unique way to use the twine!
Posted by: LauraP | Oct 27, 2011 12:11:43 PM
ladies you have all made my day! i consider myself card-making impaired so your lovely compliments on my cards of all things really made my day! hugs!
Posted by: renee f | Oct 27, 2011 11:40:17 AM
Love these ideas for dying twine - definitely need to try that mysef!!! Thanks for the inspiration :)
Posted by: Olivia | Oct 26, 2011 7:02:42 PM
Ooh, I never thought of dying the twine! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Melinda T | Oct 26, 2011 2:19:11 PM
That card with the tree is so pretty! What a great way to use twine. Thanks for inspiring me!
Posted by: Crystal | Oct 26, 2011 1:33:49 PM
Happy Fall, Y'all!! Loving all these great projects and finding I need to get me some twine!!
Posted by: Jennifer | Oct 26, 2011 9:22:37 AM
wow lots of great and beautiful projects. thanks for sharing and the chance to win
Posted by: Anita Braddock | Oct 25, 2011 6:52:19 PM
Both those cards are wonderful! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Carmen | Oct 25, 2011 2:12:11 PM
These are some amazing projects and great ideas! I am already in love with the Twinery....such wonderful thickness and color!
Posted by: Kathy P | Oct 25, 2011 11:56:41 AM
LOVE the layout and the twine tree on the card is so neat!:)
Posted by: Jamie Greene | Oct 25, 2011 9:58:45 AM
I think LYB and the Twinery are a perfect match!
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | Oct 25, 2011 9:01:23 AM
wonderful projects. i always learn a little something from the blog hops, and this was no exception. thank you for sharing.
Posted by: f lynn rush | Oct 25, 2011 8:46:41 AM
Wow!! Dying twine?? Who thinks of that!!! For that reason alone, is why I love Blog hops. You get SO many good ideas. I LOVE the christmas tree card as well, it's such a simple concept, but one I hadn't thought of!! Wonderful.
Posted by: Maureen D. | Oct 25, 2011 6:43:09 AM
love the red colored twines! need more of these twines for projects!!! great ways of using them.
Posted by: Irene Chen | Oct 25, 2011 2:17:22 AM
Beautiful
and
Inspiring
Projects!!!
I love the twine tree!
Hugssss and Blessings,
KimberlyRae
kreationsbykimberlyrae@hotmail.com
Posted by: KimberlyRae | Oct 25, 2011 1:53:26 AM
Love this hop. Great ideas.
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Posted by: alisha | Oct 25, 2011 12:23:42 AM
Such cute cards! Great ideas. I love the stitching on the layout. Very neat idea to dye the twine! Thanks for sharing!
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | Oct 24, 2011 11:43:07 PM
Fabulous idea to dye the twine! It blends so much better with your projects. I especially love the twine Christmas tree on your card - gorgeous!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | Oct 24, 2011 10:41:05 PM
I love hops and swaps, can't wait to see what you have in store for us all week long.
Posted by: Kim M | Oct 24, 2011 10:05:46 PM
Love all these great ideas using twine. Looking forward to the rest of this week!
Posted by: Kathy R | Oct 24, 2011 10:00:58 PM
Peg, thanks for sharing all your steps on how to duplicate what you did (especially dying the twine - cool!) Awesome!
Posted by: Ruth | Oct 24, 2011 8:57:44 PM
Love the layout. Great flourishes and embellishments. Wonderful colors, and leaf stick pin detail. The cards are great, love the tree you made. Thank you fo rsharing and the chance to win.
Posted by: Kim H | Oct 24, 2011 8:46:04 PM
Great work!! I really love that stitched Christmas tree! Adorable!
Posted by: KimR | Oct 24, 2011 8:46:02 PM
What a great idea! 2 great companies sparking each other's creativity! Nice!
Posted by: Lisa Nelson | Oct 24, 2011 8:45:46 PM
The Twinery and LYB...a perfect match!! Love that Christmas card!
Posted by: karenladd | Oct 24, 2011 8:45:05 PM
Fabulous job with your projects! Love the dye tip. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com
Posted by: LisaR | Oct 24, 2011 7:59:36 PM
Awesome team up! Love LYB and The Twinery! Thanks for the fab inspiration!
Posted by: Doris Widder | Oct 24, 2011 7:49:17 PM
Such awesome ideas! Now, why hadn't I thought of changing the color of the twine to more fit the projects?! Your design team was hard at work too, wonderful jobs, Love the inspiration, can't wait until tomorrow!
Posted by: Cindy Lou | Oct 24, 2011 6:52:59 PM
I signed up today to be a blog follower of YLB. Looks like a fun blog, I'm ready to begin!
Posted by: Judy H. | Oct 24, 2011 5:59:28 PM
What darling, creative cards. Imagine what twine and paper can create?! I especially like the Peace and Joy Present card.
Posted by: Judy H. | Oct 24, 2011 5:58:12 PM
I'm a twine newbie...just started experimenting with it. I love all the colors - makes it so hard to choose which ones to buy!
Posted by: Diana D | Oct 24, 2011 5:32:59 PM
Love them all! Adorable projects - especially love the cards!
Posted by: Amy Williams | Oct 24, 2011 5:01:22 PM
Beautiful I love the projects. the colors and the papers are great love the Twine you have done such a great job. on everything. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
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Posted by: Anita Braddock | Oct 24, 2011 4:44:36 PM
I love twine and these projects are really cute and inspiring.
Posted by: Nancy Peterson | Oct 24, 2011 4:33:23 PM
Fantastic use of the twinery in all of these projects. Great job : )
Posted by: ScrappinAbby | Oct 24, 2011 3:55:53 PM
I'm loving the projects so far. Very inspirational.
Posted by: Jessica Toulmin | Oct 24, 2011 3:38:51 PM
I love the Twinery and I love seeing what your talented Designers did with their twine!
Posted by: Christine America Real | Oct 24, 2011 2:25:50 PM
Gorgeous projects -- and inspiring ideas! I especially like the twine tree card.
Posted by: Lindsey | Oct 24, 2011 2:21:32 PM
Great job showcasing the paper and twine. Wonderful projects, and lots of inspiration. I love both companies.
Posted by: Rea Custer | Oct 24, 2011 1:51:40 PM
Oh, Wow! Love the Tree made with Twine.I needed some Black Twine for a Halloween Project and I Dyed it Black and let it dry. It worked Great. Gonna be a Fun Week. :0)
Posted by: Cindy M. (mamawcindy) | Oct 24, 2011 1:43:21 PM
Turned out fantastic! I would never have thought of dying the twine.
Posted by: Amanda | Oct 24, 2011 1:41:02 PM
These are great ideas. I never knew how much you could do with twine.
Posted by: Charmaine | Oct 24, 2011 12:52:54 PM
These are great ideas. I never knew how much you could do with twine.
Posted by: Charmaine | Oct 24, 2011 12:52:51 PM
What a fabulous way to feature our twine! It's going to be a terrific week!
Posted by: Julie Ranae | Oct 24, 2011 12:22:18 PM
Such wonderful projects showcasing our twine! It's going to be a terrific week!
Posted by: Julie Ranae | Oct 24, 2011 12:21:19 PM
It's amazing how the twine adds to the projects. NICE NICE NICE
Posted by: sharon gullikson | Oct 24, 2011 12:12:45 PM
Great projects! LOVE the twine tree and the twine gather on the Happy LO.
Posted by: jengd | Oct 24, 2011 11:35:28 AM
Fabulous use of twine. Love the idea of a Christmas tree out of the twine.
Posted by: Lisa P | Oct 24, 2011 11:05:45 AM
Awesome projects! Great use of the twine! Love that twine tree!!
Posted by: KellyG | Oct 24, 2011 10:34:15 AM
I just LOVE that tree card. What a great idea! I'm now subscribed to your blog. :)
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | Oct 24, 2011 10:18:00 AM
Omg! Love that Christmas tree! I love to see what everyone else is doing with the twine! Such great projects! Thanks for the swap LYB! You have some amazing products! (Don't include me in giveaway)
Posted by: Sheri Twing | Oct 24, 2011 10:03:11 AM
Great work! I love the idea of dyeing the twine with alcohol ink. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: sherry | Oct 24, 2011 9:26:57 AM
Awesome projects...great use of the twine...thanks for sharing..
Posted by: Annette A. | Oct 24, 2011 9:17:14 AM
Wow, such wonderful ideas! I love that twine tree! How unique!
Posted by: Char B. | Oct 24, 2011 9:07:05 AM
OMG...dying the twine??? I am so going to have to try that! That is one thing I haven't thought of!!! thanks LYB for the blog swap this week!!! Hugs, Katrina (don't include me in the giveaway!)
Posted by: Katrina | Oct 24, 2011 9:03:33 AM
OMG... that twine Christmast tree is perfect! I'm saving the picture in my ideas file!
Posted by: kathy skou | Oct 24, 2011 8:57:14 AM
Gorgeous projects-love the present wrapped in twine!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | Oct 24, 2011 8:54:03 AM
What clever ways to use the twine. Love all the projects but that Christmas tree card is my favorite.
Posted by: Celeste B. | Oct 24, 2011 8:29:22 AM
What a super tip to dye The Twinery baker's twine to add a bit of rustic appeal and girly-ness, too! I adore the layout, as I'm a single photo scrapper and always looking for new and interesting ways to make my photos pop.
Posted by: Monika Wright | Oct 24, 2011 8:25:47 AM
how cute love the layout and the cards~ especially the tree made out of twine on the card thanks for the inspiration
Posted by: Linn Rivera | Oct 24, 2011 8:16:03 AM
Wow - wonderful projects! Love the use of the twine!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | Oct 24, 2011 8:02:41 AM
