Thursday, August 18, 2011

Echo Park and The Twinery blog hop!

Welcome! If you arrived here from IVONA's blog, you are in the right place! If not, make sure you start at The Twinery blog.

Most of my blog readers know how much I love, love using twine on my projects, and The Twinery is the BEST place to purchase colored twine in my opinion. :) The colors are so awesome! Today Echo Park and the Twinery have asked me to participate in a fun little blog hop to showcase some of their new goodies!

First off, a little layout that I made for a special friend of mine, Shonna. She lives in my hometown in South Dakota and we don't get to see each other often, but we keep in touch with email, phone calls and Facebook time! I want her to know how much her friendship means to me! We met... oh, I would say somewhere around 1994...? Gosh, that means we've been friends for about 17 years. Wow, wow, wow. Time sure flies. That's me (right) and Shonna (left) this summer when I went home for a visit.
Here I used Echo Park's new Country Drive line of papers, journaling cards and stickers. The teal twine is called Caribbean from the Twinery. The stamped flowers and remember sentiment are new by Papertrey Ink and are called Harvest Berries, and I cut them out with a Harvest Berries die as well. The "thinking of you" is from a new stamp set by PTI called Think Big Favorites #7.
I love creating my own backgrounds with stamps. Using a similar color of ink makes the background interesting and supportive to the theme of the page, but doesn't take attention away from the photo.

After stamping, I wrapped the cardstock twice with twine and tied it in a knot at the end. I used one more piece and tied it into a bow over the top of one of the knots. Kind of reminds me of a nice warm HUG, the way the twine wraps around the page.

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My second project is a fun little baby card. Twine is perfect for hanging things like banners and tags!
Here I've used a paper from the Country Drive line again (floral), along with a paper from the Dots & Stripes: Candy Shoppe (pink background). The twine is black and is called Charcoal.
I've used some new tag stamps by Papertrey Ink called Fillable Frames Additions 2 and stamped them right over the patterned paper with Pure Poppy ink (red), then cut them out and punched holes for hanging. The background is white cardstock that I added some Vintage Cream paint to, just swiped the ink pad right across it, then embossed it with a polkadot embossing folder and my Cuttlebug.
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On the next card, I made my own little faux crocheted flowers. I know I've shown this technique before on my blog, but instead of yarn this time, I used twine!
Here is a close up of the twine flowers....

I've put together a how-to for these Faux Crocheted Flowers:

Step 1.  Cut 3 lengths of twine 15" or so. (This will create a flower that is about 1 1/4" wide.) Tie them together in a knot at the end.

Step 2.  Braid all the way to the end and tie another knot. Punch a 2" circle of cardstock.

Step 3.  Add adhesive to the cardstock circle. Start in center and adhere twine braid.

Step 4.  Begin rolling the braid around the center.

Step 5.  Continue until you get to the end. Trim excess cardstock off with scissors.

Step 6.  Tuck end underneath the circle and tape the end on the back.

On this card, I used Echo Park's Dots & Stripes again (blue polkadot) and the Dots & Stripes stickers that come with the collection! Stamp set is the Love Lives Here set by Papertrey Ink. Twine is Maraschino and Blossom.
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I will be giving away the Country Drive and the Dots & Stripes-Metropolitan collections! Deadline for commenting will be 11:59 EST Friday, August 19th. Prizes will be announced August 20th on each blog. Echo Park is giving away 3 collections and The Twinery is giving away the Ultimate Color Sampler Pack!

Next on the hop, please visit HERA's blog!

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Rachel P said...

I love your twine flowers! :) Very lovely projects, all of them.

Amber J said...

I love your little twine flowers. Beautiful projects!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Fantastic projects. I love the baby card

Tifany said...

Beautiful layout and cards!

-Tifany
http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com/

Claire T said...

Wow I just love those flowers! The twine pops. What beautiful cards.

minousha said...

Super cute, thanks for the chance to win!!!

Leah's Crafty Life said...

Your projects are amazing.. just love that special friendship piece for your friend Shonna. Thanks for the great hop!

Kate Vickers said...

Beautiful LO, Danielle! TFS!

Anonymous said...

Layout is absolutely gorgeous and the cards are sooocute,like how you used the Twine on all...thanks for sharing!

Rebecca Keppel said...

gorgeous layout and pretty cards!

Unknown said...

your twine lollipop flowers are so cute! TFS

Jeana said...

Terrific projects, everything is just gorgeous! Thank-you for also sharing your flower tutorial!

Jacquie said...

Just stunning cards and layouts...love all the stuff you make, so inspiring!

Michelle said...

oohh i so want to make one of those flowers with the twine!!beautiful cards!

Alissa H. said...

Thanks for sharing!! Your layout is BEAUTIFUL and the little flowers you made out of twine on the card are so adorable!! I printed out your instructions so I could give them a try!! Your work is outstanding --- I think you found yourself another follower!! Thanks so much for the inspiration and the chance to win some goodies!!

jbuffan said...

I LOVE that layout, the stamped background is something I will def be doing.

Kerys said...

WOW! I just love your LO and cards! Love how you combined my favourite paper and twine!!! Thank you so much for the inspiration :-)

Kimmers said...

Great cards...really love all of them! TFS

Neha Jain said...

very different n lovely project and very easy n lovely tutorial...thanks

Katrina Hunt said...

Super cute projects Danielle!! It was fun to be in the hop with you....hugs, Katrina from The Twinery!

Anonymous said...

I love those spiral flowers - so lovely!

mendy chan said...

i like your twine flowers, they are so cute.

Shannon Finch said...

Thanks so much for the faux crochet flower tutorial - looks fun I'll have to try them out! Love your work!

Anonymous said...

I love the tutorial! Thanks for sharing
Cakeymonster@sbcglobal.net

smyiow said...

Your LO is adorable. Thanks for showing how you made the little twine circles. That is something that I am for sure going to try.

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smmyiow@gmail.com

Alisha said...

I love the twine wind up flowers those are super cute and look pretty easy for a great effect on a card or layout. thank you.
and thank you for having a giveaway too.
alisha.moorenielsen@gmail.com

Alina said...

Love the handmade with love card! Wonderful!

Debbie Carriere said...

Wow!! Fantastic work! Love all the details.

Shona said...

Beautiful projects, and thank you so very much for sharing how you made the adorable flowers. Now I need more twine...

goldenblind221 said...

Loverly. :-)

Linda E said...

Thanks for the chance to win. The Twinery and Echo Park are two of my favorites!

Lynette C said...

Lovely layout and cards. I love them all.

croppergal said...

Beautiful projects! Thanks for sharing!

Cristi said...

Your projects are beautiful!! I am for sure a new follower, love your blog!
Big HUGS
Cristi

Scrappin' Diva said...

Wonderful LO and cards. Love the twine flowers.

diptigupta said...

love the echo park paper ,really addicted to it ,would love to win!!!!!!!!!!

Crystal said...

I love the twine flowers - how cool are they?! Thanks for showing how to do them. And the baby card is so sweet - thanks for sharing.

bessie said...

i stumbled upon your blog because of the blog hop. Are you amazing or what? I am now your follower!

Tona said...

Loved all of your projects & thatnks for the turtorial with the twine braid.

Holly Saveur said...

Super cute flowers!Love the layout so gorgeous(love the background paper thinking of you) and that card with the flowers such a sweet one!

Ohana in Bend said...

i love the sweetness of your layout and cards. the EP and Twinery twines are so inspiring!

ivy said...

such a lovely LO! and your cards are fab!

Natalie said...

Love all your ideas.

Cathy Fongjoyo said...

love the twine flower so much, you're so talented! thanks for the tutorial :)

Rebecca Ednie said...

I love your card with the twine flowers. So pretty! I'm quite fond of your layout too!

Anonymous said...

Danielle,
Thank you for the tutorial for those beautiful flowers.
I am drooling at the thought of a chance to win those yummy supplies.

Christine D.

The Mize of Texas said...

Beautiful work!

Tina Johnson said...

I just love seeing all of these projects with so much inspiration! My mind is full of ideas now so thank you!

Kimmers said...

Love your cards!!!! TFS

Kristin Michelle said...

oh my!! the flowers are fantastic!!! thank you for the tutorial!!!

Mia said...

Lovely work! Thanks for the extra chance of another great giveaway! I would LOOve to win one of these packs!

Carley said...

These are so fabulous! Thank you so much for the tutorial on how to make the flowers! I pinned it (totally obsessed with pinterest! TFS
Hugs
Carley

Anonymous said...

i absolutely LOVE twinery's twine colours! they are such happy and cheerful shades to look at :)

Rose said...

Love your twine blooms! Gorgeous!

Miss Niki said...

Oh my goodness! I love the circular flowers...very simple and creative! So cute!

Melissa Bove said...

Wow! Everything is just gorgeous Danielle, as always!! Very ceative and inspiring! Love those twine flowers!

Andrea said...

i love carribean! and how you used it :)

Andrea said...

loving the brown and blue!

Elaine Sauer said...

I love the handmade with love

Chris Dring said...

Your layout and cards are absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing the tutorial for the twine flowers, I'm gonna try that for sure! Thanks for the chance to win some Echo Park goodies!

Brittney said...

I've been following your blog for quite some time now (it's actually pinned to my browser!), and I'm always in awe of your projects. So muhc love goes in to each one - I'm always impressed!

TeenaBugg38 said...

Aww I love that layout!!! And the idea of the flowrs too!! I gotta try that!! Thank you so much for a chance to win!!!

Lisa C. said...

Wow - love those twine flowers!!

Nicole Brenna said...

Twine flowers I dont think I would have ever thought of that! Simply so cute!

Brandi said...

I just love your beautiful designs! They are all so lovely, whimsical & feminine. Many thanks for your twine flower tutorial. I'm glad I hopped on over.

anazelia said...

love the cards and your layout is fantastic.

Suzy Nurmainy said...

love your layout and your cards! they all adorable! Great work! TFS :)

Vanessa Middleton said...

WOW! I love those flowers on your last card. I'm gonna have to try those for sure. Now I just need some twine. :P

Marie said...

Such fabulous projects! TFS =)

vixen said...

Wow gorgeous projects I so want to have a go at the Faux Crocheted Flowers, thank you for the tutorial :) Love your work :)

Maryann said...

thanks for the tutorial..all your cards are beautiful!

maryannabutaha@gmail.com

Jen_H said...

Love your use of the twine. Very adorable projects! TFS!
~~Jen H~~

Connie B said...

You are super talented and I would be thrilled to win this prize package! Thanks for the chance and the ideas!

Michelle Sanchez said...

Love your layout and cards!! So pretty!!
MichelleS
MichelleSanchez20@gmail.com
www.michelleshappyscrappyplace.blogspot.com

Annie C said...

Love your card designs. Were pretty.

Unknown said...

Wonderful use of twine! Love the LO and cards! Thank you for sharing:)

Lillian Child said...

I simply ADORE your creative style. What fabulous projects!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

FAB FAB FAB (as always)!! I love visiting your blog--you always share the most amazing creations ever! THANKS for the tutorial:)

Kim said...

Beautiful examples! Love those faux crochet flowers!!

Anonymous said...

I really like the baby card. The faux-crocheted flowers are cute too.

Jenny said...

So neat! I can hardly wait to get home so I can make some Twine flowers with my Twinery twine!!!! And I just love Echo Park! Thanks for the opportunty to win!!!! jennyflynn75@gmail.com

Linda Miller said...

Thanks for teaching us how to make the flowers! They add so much to the cards!

Ashley Horton said...

Love your tutorial on the twine flowers! I am definitely going to give it a try!! Going on my board on Pinterest!! :)

Emily said...

Fabulous job on your projects! I really love those flowers! Thanks for the directions for those!

Emily (coolcricutcreations at yahoo dot com)

Heather (goldiecar) said...

<3 the crocheted flowers!!!

Amy Papale said...

Love your projects! You are so creative, I love seeing what you come up with. Also, I am in love with the twine.

Ginajam said...

Wow...you are amazing! Love everything you do!

Crafty Math Chick said...

EEK! I love ALL the Echo Park collections but Country Drive is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE! I love all the bright, happy colors! Thanks so much for a chance to win it Danielle! Your projects are spectacular - I especially like your first project that incorporates the harvest berry images and die cuts from PTI's recent release as well. Happy Weekend!

Andrea said...

Wow, I love those twine flowers!!!

readysetlove said...

These are gorgeous! Love your work.

Amanda said...

Lovely work! The yellow and blue combo in the layout is great. And i love the second card. Thanks for the tutorial too!
mandab.dej at gmail dot com

Leah said...

love your projects and thanks for the flower tutorial!

Unknown said...

ADORABLE!!!! I'm addicted to Echo Park AND the Twinery, what a great combo!! Love your blog, thanks for sharing
***and thanks for the tutorial, adorable!
stampinlara at yahoo.com

Jessica L. said...

Love your cards and appreciate the directions on using the twine

Charmaine said...

I like the faux crochet flowers, will have to try out your technique - looks less tedious than the way I tried once.
Thanks for the chance to win :)

Michelle said...

Oh wow I love your faux crocheted flowers very pretty.
You do really nice work.
Thanks for a chance to win
Michelle
mpetrovich23 at yahoo dot com
http://peanutbutterandjellydesigns.blogspot.com

DK Spins said...

Wow! These are all such cute projects. I'm sure your friend will love the layout. Love the little lollipop flowers you made using the Baker's Twine - what a wonderful idea! TFS!

kate blue said...

I'm truly digging the creams/pastels with the black & maraschino twines....great LO with handcutting and the twine "HUG"

Pamk said...

great layout and beautiful cards

Tammy said...

Love your cards! Beautiful!!! :)

Pretty Patti's Papers said...

Such a neat idea. I can't wait to try it!

Mimi said...

Awesome projects!! Love the fun colors and gorgeous twine!! TFS! ;)

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

Wow, your work is beautiful! All of them have so much detail to them, I love it! Thank you for the step by step on how to make the flower! Can't wait to be a follower! Thanks again!
Lisa
summer_sunset54 at hotmail dot com

Gina said...

Fabulous projects, Danielle but I really, really love the baby card!!!

Sara I. said...

Thank you so much for sharing you inspiring cards and tip on making the faux crocheted flowers- love, love, love the lo with the vibrant colors and fabulous design.

Unknown said...

Love your "handmade with love" card!

Paulette S said...

Great projects Danielle I live your style.

Anonymous said...

I loooove the braided flower technique and have been wondering how to do it! Thanks so much for a great project and awesome blog-hop!

Stephanie said...

What beautiful projects. Thanks for the details on how to make the faux crocheted flowers. I'll have to give that a try.

Jen said...

Just beautiful! I love what you have done with the EP and twine!

BrendaLea, the Prpldy said...

Your cards and layout are fab! Love the papers you chose. Thanks for the easy tute on the flowers...will definitely give that a try. Thanks for the chance to win.

prpldy (at) comcast dot net

Angela said...

Really liked your first layout - the twine looks as if it were made for that page! I've been looking for ideas on how to use tags on cards...thanks for the inspiration!

makingmayhem [at] gmail.com

Amanda Edens said...

I love the dots & stripes collection, and what an amazing technique for those flowers!

Linda E said...

Fabulous layout and card, Danielle!

Rona said...

Those twine flowers are so cute!

Sue D said...

Very sweet projects--i like the flowers you made.

RockinRenee said...

Thanks for the twine flower tutorial. Your cards rock!

Victoria S. said...

Love your projects and thanks so much for the tutorial. i really want totry the flower.

Cherri said...

Danielle - Very nice use of the twine. Love the flowers on the last project. Cute.

Tini A. said...

OMG ... your cards are sooo pretty! You made wonderful works.

KellyG said...

Love those twine flowers!

Debbie Pereira said...

Oh, LOVE the twine flowers!

Valentina said...

I love the way you used the bakers twine... you're such a great inspiration to me. I will try this, too... thanks for sharing.

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