You may have come to me via Ros Davidson's blog .... but if not, don't worry - you won't miss any of the stops if you just follow the link at the end of each participant's blog post.
As well as featuring baker's twine on my cards, I'm showcasing Stampin' Up!'s Reason to Smile stamp set, that is an exclusive set available only until the end of June. It's FREE if you place a $125 order, or you can buy the set - but only until 30th June.
I've gone for "blues" on my first card today, teaming Island Indigo and Pool Party (two of Stampin' Up!'s gorgeous In Colors that we have in our range for another year) with my good-old-favourite Crumb Cake.
You have probably noticed that I love to add mini bows, made with baker's twine, to my cards. Today I have a little variation on that theme, adding a little bow to the top of a circle that has baker's twine as a frame. I love this subtle accent - take a look:
Stamps: Reason to Smile, Happiest Birthday Wishes
Card: Crumb Cake, Whisper White
DSP: Crumb Cake, Island Indigo and Pool Party Patterns Designer Series Papers
Ink: Crumb Cake and Island Indigo stampin' pads
Other: Island Indigo baker's twine, In Color Designer Printed brad, 1 3/4" Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch, Boho Blossoms punch, Scallop Edge border punch, sponge daubers, Tombow liquid glue, Mat Pack and Paper Piercing Tool
The second card I have to share with you today is using the colours Calypso Coral and Pear Pizzazz - two more of the colours that are in the range of baker's twine.
Stamps: Reason to Smile, Happiest Birthday Wishes
Card: Confetti White, Pear Pizzazz, Calypso Coral
DSP: Calypso Coral Patterns Designer Series Paper
Ink: Pear Pizzazz stampin' pad and marker, Calypso Coral stampin' pad and marker, Certainly Celery marker (for spritzing)
Other: In Color Designer brads, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch, Calypso Coral baker's twine, Pear Pizzazz baker's twine, needle, Labels Collection Framelits die, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Color Spritzer tool, Mat Pack and Paper Piercing tool, Stampin' Dimensionals, sponge dauber
The second card I have to share with you today is using the colours Calypso Coral and Pear Pizzazz - two more of the colours that are in the range of baker's twine.
Stamps: Reason to Smile, Happiest Birthday Wishes
Card: Confetti White, Pear Pizzazz, Calypso Coral
DSP: Calypso Coral Patterns Designer Series Paper
Ink: Pear Pizzazz stampin' pad and marker, Calypso Coral stampin' pad and marker, Certainly Celery marker (for spritzing)
Other: In Color Designer brads, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch, Calypso Coral baker's twine, Pear Pizzazz baker's twine, needle, Labels Collection Framelits die, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Color Spritzer tool, Mat Pack and Paper Piercing tool, Stampin' Dimensionals, sponge dauber
It's now time to hop on over to Alisha Watson's blog, to see what fabulous ideas Alisha has come up with; I know she'll inspire you.
There are six of us taking part in the blog hop today. Here's a full list, in case you lose your way, or need to come back later to visit us all! Please leave some comment love, so we know you've been :)
Ros Davidson http://www.rosdavidson.typepad.com
Christine Blain http://www.christineblain.blogspot.com (you're here!)
Alisha Watson http://www.ratherbstamping.blogspot.com.au
Di Dunk http://www.stampartbydi.typepad.com
Kathryn Ruddick http://www.katlodesigns.com
Tina Gillespie http://scissorspapercard.blogspot.com
Christine Blain http://www.christineblain.blogspot.com (you're here!)
Alisha Watson http://www.ratherbstamping.blogspot.com.au
Di Dunk http://www.stampartbydi.typepad.com
Kathryn Ruddick http://www.katlodesigns.com
Tina Gillespie http://scissorspapercard.blogspot.com
Both of these cards are beautiful,Christine. Love how you have incorporated the twine.
ReplyDeletewow wow wow - our cards are lovely and I loved how you used the Bakers Twine - I especially love the cross stitching - brilliant Christine xx
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous creations Christine!!! The colour palettes of both are fantastic. Love all the detail & layers of the first & your sweet twine "frame". The second is a fabulous use of the die to house your feature image & the woven twine trim is awesome. Hugs :)
ReplyDeleteThese cards are gorgeous as, Christine. Fantastic work as usual. Love the framing and layers xx
ReplyDeleteBoth gorgeous as usual Christine. LOVE your first card.
ReplyDeleteI love both your cards. I have struggled a bit with this stamp set, yours have given me inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCheers
Monique
Love what you have done with the bakers twine and Reason to Smile stamp set.
ReplyDeleteOooh, LOVE the Baker's Twine frame. Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThey're both stunning. Love that cross hatched bakers twine!!!
ReplyDeleteDon't know why I don't think to use bakery's twine more often. Love the cross stitch! Hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteThey are both even more fabulous IRL! Fantastic use of the twine Christine and beautiful layering as well.xxx
ReplyDeleteYour lovely cards have inspired me to use bakers twine in different ways now, colours are gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards Christine! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteChristine you never cease to amaze me. Your layering is amazing and I love the cross stitch on the last card.
ReplyDeleteBoth gorgeous cards, Christine. Hard to choose, but I love all the layers and the twine frame on the first one especially.
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