Happy Thanksgiving!!

It is late in the day on Thanksgiving here in the USA.  I have a fun bookmark that uses the yummy bakers twine from The Twinery mixed with super fun Art Play Paintables from AdornIt!  I used some of the AdornIt watercoloring pencils on this and created a bookmark to remind me to be thankful every time I pick up my book to read.

I used the Solid Marigold bakers twine at the top of this bookmark and added a button for an accent.  Here is a closer look......

And her it is peeking out of the top of one of my favorite books.....do you know which book it is?  Have you read it?

So, do you like to read?  What good books have you read lately?  I just love making bookmarks and plan on making several to pass out to friends and family this Christmas season.  This is also posted over on The Twinery blog.  Hop on over and leave a little bit of love there for me, pretty please......

Have a great day!!

Hugs
Amy

Thanks So Much with The Twinery

Hey friends!!  I have a new blog post up over on The Twinery blog using the Solid Natural bakers twine.....one of my favorites!! 

Hop on over to check out the details and I would really appreciate some comment love.  Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Hugs
Amy

Autumn Greetings!!

Hello everyone!!  I am here to share a fabulous autumn themed card with you using yummy bakers twine from The Twinery.  There is a fall/themed week over on The Twinery blog and if you are looking for inspiration in that department, head on over and check out what the other designers have been working on.

Today I worked with some Cappuccino bakers twine to accent my Autumn Greetings card....

The pumpkin images are cut out with my Cricut Explore and I used the Piles of Smiles from My Creative Time for the sentiment.  I used the yummy Cappuccino bakers twine from The Twinery to tie around the stems of the pumpkins and then wrapped it around the top and the bottom of the cream cardstock as a border.  Here is a closer look......

For added depth and texture, I used some ink for shading the edges and also some pen accents.

What is your favorite thing about fall/autumn?  I have lots of things I love about it....it is my favorite season (well, that and spring).  I can't decide if I love the cooler sweater weather better or the changing leaves.  How about you?

Hugs,
Amy

A Birthday in the Bag featuring SRM Stickers and The Twinery

Hello!!  This week I got to post on a fun feature on The Twinery blog using SRM Stickers.  I was sent some beautiful and yummy SRM Stickers with a birthday theme and here is what I created with them.

I used the We’ve Got Your Sticker/Happy, Labels by the Dozen/Bright Blank, and Sticker Stitches from SRM Stickers along with the 4x6 Kraft bag.  The twine is a soon to be release over at The Twinery.  It will be in limited supply, so be sure to get your hands on it when it goes live.  Here are some closer pics of my project.....

So, there is a quick and easy gift idea for someone in your life.  Hop on over to The Twinery blog to see all the wonderful SRM Sticker/Twinery combinations this week.

Hugs,
Amy

Apple of My Eye Mini Card Set with The Twinery

Hello, hello, hello.....is there anyone out there??  Well, I wouldn't blame you if there was no one out there.  Postings have been rather sparse lately.  I have been busy with lots going on including getting the new school year started, kids activities, and some fun news I will announce later this week.  I did have time to break away and get this super fun little card set created to share with you.

I used some yummy Peapod bakers twine from The Twinery on this card along with the first stamp set I bought from the Unity Stamp Company called Hodge Podge of Happiness.   I stamped, colored, and cut out the apple images, stamped the sentiment directly on the card and then adhered the apple with foam adhesive.  I wrapped a few layers of twine around the bottom of the card.  Here is a closer look......

The cards measure 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches.  The perfect size to slip into a lunch box or bag before my kids or hubby leave for work or an outing to let them know that I am thinking about them and that I love them.

If you enjoy my project today, please leave a comment below letting me know and then hop on over the The Twinery blog and let them know how much you love the look of their twine on projects.

Have a great day!!

Hugs,
Amy

Thanks So Much Pillowbox with The Twinery and SRM Stickers

Hello!!  Today I get to share a wonderful project over on The Twinery blog that features two of my favorite companies.....SRM Stickers and The Twinery!

For the base of my project, I used the Medium Kraft Pillow Box from SRM Stickers.   I added a little bit of ink around the edges of it and then added the pretty White Lace Doily over the top of it.  The sentiment is from the We've Got Your Sticker/Thanks.  The bakers twine that I used today is Strawberry and Honeydew.  I wrapped it around the pillow box and then tied it in a bow on the left side.

I cut the flower image on my Cricut Imagine.  I inked up the edges of the cuts a bit and then glued them onto the pillow box.

I think that this pillow box is a great way to give a treat to show some gratitude towards someone.  What would you fill it with?

Here is a look at the colors of bakers twine from The Twinery I used today....

 

I would really appreciate it if you would hop on over to the Twinery Blog and leave some feedback love for me over there, too.

Have a great day!

Hugs,
Amy

The Sweet Taste of Summer!

Hello everyone!!  It has been a while since my last post and I was hoping to get into more crafting this summer, but things have been crazy busy around here.  I did get this post up over on The Twinery blog yesterday and I wanted to share it here with you, too.  

First I die cut an image with my Cricut Explore and then added some adhesive over it and filled it in with some yummy bakers twine from The Twinery.  I used some yummy Solid Peapod, Solid Natural, and Solid Strawberry bakers twine on my card.  I glued the die cut seeds over the twine for a real watermelon look.  Here is a closer look at that wonderful watermelon.

I added some sticker stitches from SRM Stickers and the sentiment is stamped from an older (out of date and production) stamp set.

So, did you have some watermelon this week?  I would love it if you left a comment here and over on The Twinery blog post....it would let me know that there was someone out there reading my posts.

Hugs,
Amy

July 4th Parade Layout

Well, hello there.....yes, I know I have been a stranger and I think that my craft supplies have taken it the hardest because they feel a bit neglected.  Well, they shouldn't anymore because I was able to get into my craft room this weekend and create something!!  And, it felt great!!

I created this fun layout for The Twinery blog - stitching with their solid bakers twine.  Check it out!

This is a layout of my kiddos at the local 4th of July parade....yes, yes, I know that the photos are a few years old, but hey, I was so into the moment the last time the parade was in town that I {gasp} forgot to take pictures.  Hopefully I won't forget this year.  I used my solid bakers twine on this layout for stitching around the star with the Solid Maraschino and also for the fireworks up in the upper right corner in Solid Midnight Blue and Solid Natural bakers twine.  Here is a closer look......

I used my Cricut for the die cut stars and the lettering.  This year we will have a fun packed day with parades, games, wagon rides, BBQ and fireworks.  How will you be celebrating the day?

Hugs,
Amy

Happy Mother's Day!!

Hello friends and Happy Mother's Day!!  I created this card the other day and posted it over on The Twinery blog, and I thought that today would be an excellent day to post it here.

I wrapped a square frame with some Buttercream bakers twine from The Twinery and then cut out the floral and flourish with my Cricut Explore.  The sentiment is from SRM Stickers.  This card measures about 4 1/2 inches square.  Here is a closer look at the wrapped twine.

It took me a little bit to wrap all the twine, but I just caught up on a show while I was wrapping it up.  To finish it off, I just added a bit of Stickles glitter glue to the center of the flower.

I hope that you are enjoying Mother's Day with the ones you love!!  Have a great day!!

Hugs,
Amy

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day/Week!!

Hello everyone!!  I have a super cute treat container to share with you today that is made out of a pint paint sized can.  This posted last week over on The Twinery blog.

I started out with a blank can and painted it red and green like an apple.  I rolled up a bit of corrugated cardboard and inked it with a brown color for the apple stem and hand cut out some leaves.  I hot glued them all on and then tied it all up with some Cappuccino and Peapod bakers twines and added a red button in the middle.  The tag is made with THIS die from My Creative Time and the apple is cut with my Cricut Explore.  I added a Thanks sentiment from SRM Stickers.  Here is a closer look.....

I added some woodgrain washi tape to the bottom of the can for a bit of fun texture.......

I filled it with a bag of chocolate candies, but you could fill it with just about anything you wanted to for that special teacher in your life.  I actually homeschool, so my kids have been filling up this can with treats, sweet notes and pictures for me.  I can't wait to see what they have put inside.

What do you think?  Happy Teacher Appreciation Day/Week to all the teachers out there!!

Hugs,
Amy

Bloom and Grow...It's Spring Time!

Oops!!  I almost forgot to get this super cute treat bag posted on my blog.  I shared it over on The Twinery blog last week and wanted to make sure that all of my readers got a peek at it, too.

I used some blue ink and a cloud die cut to make the sky background on white cardstock.  This bag is cut from THIS image and the flower is THIS image from the Silhouette store.  I used the Cantaloupe bakers twine to tie up the box and Peapod bakers twine behind the flower.  Here is another look at the flower.....

To finish off my treat bag, I used a wonderful SRM Sticker.  What do you think??  Would you like to receive this as a gift from someone??  I can't wait to brighten someone's day with it.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs,
Amy

Fun Easter Tags with The Twinery

Hello there and happy spring!!  I just am loving this warmer weather and the little bout of snow we got this week made me appreciate the warmth even more.  Today I get to share these fabulous Easter tags over on The Twinery blog.....

I just love the look of these colorful eggs nestled in the Solid Peapod bakers twine as the grass.  I used dies and stamps from My Creative Time for the tags, clouds, eggs, and sentiment.  Here is a closer look at that awesome baker's twine grass.....

To get the look of a real egg, I used some ink to shade the edges of my egg and then added a white shine mark with a gel pen.  My kids say that these eggs look real from a distance....what do you think?

 

To finish off my project, I added some Peapod bakers twine to the tops to attach them to some Easter treat.

Do you have any fun Easter plans?  We will be going to church and then having an early dinner as a family.  On Saturday we will be going to the local Easter egg hunt....we recently moved to this town, so I hope that the kids enjoy it.

Have a great day and Happy Easter!!

Hugs,

Amy

Rainbow Fringe Birthday Card

Hello and welcome!!  I am excited to share this super colorful birthday card with you that has a rainbow fringe with some yummy solid bakers twine from The Twinery.

I created this card for my daughter who's birthday is on St. Patrick's Day.  She loves to celebrate her birthday on that day and welcomes anything that has to do with the holiday for her birthday.....I knew that a rainbow card would be prefect for her.  

If you want to see how I created the fringe, hop on over to The Twinery blog to see how I made it.  Here is a closer look at the fringe......

I used a star embossing folder in my Cuttlebug for the embossing and finished it off with a Fancy Sentiment from SRM Stickers.  So, do you like rainbow patterns??  Do you use them on your craft projects??

Have a great day!!

Hugs,
Amy

St. Patrick's Day Treat Containers with SRM Stickers

Hello friends!!  Today I get to share this fun St. Patrick's Day treat container over on the SRM Stickers blog.  

Yes, I know, I know...this project has a bit of a birthday theme to it.  That is because my oldest was born on St. Patrick's Day and she loves to have it incorporated into her birthday.

I used the super cute Clover Treat Box from SRM Stickers and decorated it up with some stickers from the Bright Blank Labels by the Dozen, We've Got Your Sticker - Happy, and Christmas Sticker Stitches. 

I finished it off with some yummy Peapod Bakers Twine from The Twinery and filled it with some Chocolate Mint M&M's.  Perfect for the holiday!!

 Do you know of anyone who has a birthday on a holiday??  Do they like to celebrate the holiday with their birthday??  

I would really appreciate if you would hop on over to the SRM Stickers blog and leave a little love on the post over there for me.  Also leave a comment here to let me know you have visited.  It is starting to feel a little bit lonely and like I am talking to myself here.  LOL

I hope that you have a great weekend....and my you have the LUCK of the IRISH!!  
 

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Hugs,
Amy

It's Your Day to Shine!

Hello everyone!!  I got to share this fun card on The Twinery blog last week as we teamed up with Therm-O-Web and used their fabulous Deco Foils.

I went with a fun monochromatic look and used the Hot Melt adhesive in my laminator to create these fab rays.  You can check out how I created it over on The Twinery blog HERE.  I finished off my card with a bit of Ocean bakers twine and some SRM Stickers. 

Have a fabulous day!!

Hugs,
Amy

Mini Valentine Cards - Quick and Easy!

Hello everyone!!  WooHoo!!  I am getting some new posts up!!  I am excited to share these mini Valentine's Day cards came together so quick and easy.  I have also shared these over on the SRM Stickers blog.

I started with some 3 1/2 x 7 inch card bases and then folded them in half.  I then stitched around a 3x3 inch striped paper from Echo Park and mounted that to the card base.  I used a silver lace doily, cut into 1/4, and added them to the bottom left corner of the patterned paper.  I used the Stickers by the Dozen - Valentine for the heart and the sentiment.  I mounted them with foam adhesive to the bottom of the card.  Take a closer look.....

I finished off the card with a bit of Solid Pink Sorbet bakers twine from The Twinery.  I made all four of these mini cards in under an hour.  So quick and fun to slip into a lunch tin or school bag.  Here is the finished card.....

I would really appreciate it if you would leave a comment for me below letting me know how you will be spending your Valentine's Day.  If you would, please hop over to the SRM Stickers blog and let them know how much you love these mini cards.  I will be spending the day with the ones I love.

I am thinking that we are long over due on this blog for a giveaway.  If we can get enough interest, I will be posting a giveaway on my blog.  Let me know that you would like to have a giveaway by leaving a comment under THIS POST on facebook and sharing it with your friends and family.  Thanks so much!!

Hugs,
Amy

Will You Be My Valentine Take-Out Box

Hello!!  I get to share a fun treat box over on The Twinery blog that would be great for you  give to your special someone this Valentine's Day.

I used THIS cute transparent take-out box and filled it with some chocolate hearts (cuz chocolate is hubby's favorite).  I then decorated the front with a lacy doily and added a sentiment from SRM Stickers.  I used just a bit of adhesive on the back of the doily to hold it on the box where I wanted it and then tied it to the box with some Maraschino bakers twine.   I added a double bow of Maraschino bakers twine to the top of the box....just to finish it off a bit.  Take a closer look.....

Here is that lovely Maraschino bakers twine that I used on my project today......

You can check out this fun project over on The Twinery blog....I hope that you will leave a comment for me over there as well as here so that I know that you have seen/like my posts.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!
 
Have a great day!!
Amy

String Art Project and Tutorial

Hello friends!!  Today I am sharing a post and tutorial over on The Twinery blog for the Handmade Holiday's Blog Hop.  The hop has great projects that you can give as gifts this holiday season from many designers all over the web.

I created a fun string art project using some yummy Solid Bakers Twine.  Here is my completed projectl....

I also have completed a tutorial for it so that you can make one of your own to give away this holiday season......

I love giving out handmade items for the holidays...it just makes each gift more personal.  Today I am sharing a fun string art project using lots of yummy Solid bakers twine from The Twinery.  To get started, you will need: A board base (mine is 11 1/2 x 11 1/2), nails (mine are finish nails that are 1 1/4 inches), bakers twine (I used the Solid Caribbean and Solid Pink Sorbet), die cut images (for template and saying).

There is a bottle of mist in this picture because I was thinking about staining the board, but decided against it and just used the board in it's natural state. 

Measure and adhere your template in the spot where you want it on your board.

Next, mark where you want to put your nails.  I used a paper piercing template to get the holes as evenly spaced as I could.  You could also use a ruler.

Begin nailing your nails into your board on the marks.  My board is about 1/2 inch thick and I nailed the nails almost 1/2 an inch in leaving about 3/4 of an inch above the board.  This took me about 30 minutes to complete and I only hit my thumb once. :)  I have seen someone recommend using some needle nose pliers to hold the nails up to keep from hitting your fingers/thumb, but I found that to be too hard to do and get the nail right where I wanted it.

Once you have all the nails in place, remove the template and discard.  Up next is the fun part...

Now, you get to tie some twine onto a nail and then go crazy.  Just weave the twine from one nail to the other.  I found it was easier to twist it around the peg at least every other one or so to keep it tight and also to make it so it isn't very easy for the twine to slip off the nails (in case you drop the twine a time or two like I did ;) ).

When you are satisfied with how much twine you have filled the image in with, you can then wrap it around the outside of the image and then tie it off and snip off the tails close to the nail that you tied it on.  I wrapped an outline around the image twice, but I don't think that it really needed it both times.

Repeat the same steps with the heart image inside the house....don't forget to outline it like the house when you are done (I may or may not have done this and then had to go back and do it before I took the picture below).

The only thing left is the sentiment that I adhered with foam adhesive to give it some lift off of the wood.  I was thinking about building a frame of some sort around the edges of the wood piece, but I haven't decided yet...what do you think?

Here are the twine colors that I used in my project today....

I would love to hear what you think of my project today in the comments below.  If you want to hop along and enter the HUGE giveaway going on for the Handmade Holidays blog hop (including every color of twine that The Twinery offers), you need to hop on over to The Twinery Blog post HERE, leave a comment and enter into the giveaway form embedded into the post.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs,
Amy