Thursday, August 18, 2011

The Twinery + Echo Park Blog Hop

I'm so excited you are here for Day Four of The Twinery's 1st Anniversary Celebrations. Today, we are blog hopping with Echo Park Paper Co.! Be sure to hop to each of our amazing designers' blogs and check out the projects using baker's twine from The Twinery and the beautiful designer papers from Echo Park. If you came here by way of super talented Monika Wright's blog, you are on the right track. If not, make sure you start at the beginning over at The Twinery's Blog because there are terrific prizes for those who complete the hop by commenting on each blog. You'll have two days to enjoy this hop, so relax and have fun!

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You could win the Ultimate Color Sampler Pack from The Twinery or three collections from Echo Park!

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My first card features The Twinery's baker's twine in Pink Sorbet and papers from Echo Park's Candy Shoppe Collection.

This card was inspired by the Paper Smooches August SPARKS Challenge photo shown below. I combined the colours, the woodgrain, the paint, flowers and bling in my card. The twine flower I created here is a variation of the flower shown in THIS POST which features The Twinery's most recently released colours. I started off with five small knotted loops adhered to the card.
Then I created five slightly larger knotted loops and adhered those in between the first five knots. To highlight those knots and the flower, I punched a ring from the Watermelon Small Dot pattern and adhered it to the twine flower.

All stamps used on this card are from Paper Smooches. The sentiment from Sentiment Sampler is stamped on the striped side of the Watermelon Large Dot pattern. The rings and circles from Sugar Rush are stamped directly on to the card base and accented with clear rhinestones, as is the crocheted flower. This was my first time using paint and I can say that it could be highly addictive!

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My second card features The Twinery's baker's twine in Pink Sorbet and Lemondrop as well as papers and a border sticker from Echo Park's Little Girl Collection. If I could adopt a pink plaid dachshund, I certainly would. ;)

Once again, all stamps used on this card are from Paper Smooches. The fish, splash, tail wag (made with both sections of the waves) and 'gillfriend' sentiment are from Surf & Turf. The fishbowl is actually an upside down popsicle (sans stick) from Sugar Rush. The dachshund and bone are from Santa Paws. The 'happy birthday' sentiment is from Sentiment Sampler.

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I hope I've inspired you to give baker's twine a try. There are so many possibilities! Please make sure you leave a comment on my blog because there are terrific prizes for those who leave comments on all the designers' blogs. The deadline for commenting is 11:59pm EST, Friday, August 19th and prizes will be announced on Saturday, August 20th on The Twinery's Blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! Now I'm sending you off to the amazing Jess Diedrich!

Sources for Vintage Birthday: Gina K Designs pure luxury kraft cardstock; Echo Park Candy Shoppe paper pad; SU vellum cardstock; Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler & Sugar Rush; Memento Tuxedo Black ink; SU Pink Passion & Tempting Turquoise inks; Papertrey Ink woodgrain impression plate & Edger #1 die; Jenni Bowlin for Ranger Malted Milk acrylic paint dabber; SU Victoria crochet trim; SU Basic Rhinestones; The Twinery baker's twine in Pink Sorbet; SU 1/2" & 3/4" circle punches; Stampin' Dimensionals

Sources for Gillfriend: Gina K Designs pure luxury white cardstock; Echo Park Little Girl Collection; Paper Smooches Sugar Rush, Surf & Turf, Santa Paws & Sentiment Sampler; Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Copics; My Favorite Things Fresh Cut Grass die; Marvy-Uchida 1/8" circle punch; The Twinery baker's twine in Pink Sorbet & Lemondrop; Stampin' Dimensionals

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Lizscraps said...

I adore the flowers on the first card and the pink plaid dachshund is simply too cute. Love the use of the product here, great job!

Andrea said...

beautiful cards! love the flower :)

janet said...

very creative cards! love the flower too!

Ujjwal said...

Those are such adorable cards, Emily! I can't stop smiling looking at that the pink plaid dachshund :)

Andwell you always rock with the twine from the twinery !

Lauren said...

OMG, so cute! I love your twine flower! Thanks for the opportunity to win such wonderful prizes!

Lauren

Monika Wright | I Love It All said...

You always make card-making look so easy, but well, mine don't turn out like yours. Great designs, Emily!

Khristen said...

Lovin that knotted flower, such a great technique! Awesome cards :)

Vicki said...

Great cards. Love the twine flower. Thanks for sharing.


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Caroline Hackney said...

That twine flower is a really fabulous embellishment!

Linda Harris said...

awesome cards. I love that flower on the first one with the twine. Thanks for sharing....

Unknown said...

That twine flower is amazing!

Linda said...

Fantastic projects.

Heather Innusa said...

You've officially made me smile!! Both cards are awesome - but the gill-friend card - LOVE IT!!!! How fun!

Jingle said...

Your cards are fabulous! I love that flower!

Unknown said...

Super cute cards! My favorite is the girlfriend card!! TFS ;o)

Carolina said...

Fabulous cards! That flower is amazing!

Katherine said...

Love the twine flowers - will have to have a go at that :)

Marie said...

I love the simplicity!

Jill said...

Lovely cards! Thanks for sharing!

♥Rach♥ said...

Fun and adorable, love the font on the stamps toO!

Lasting Memories Scrapbooking said...

love how you used the twine!

Kim160 said...

Love the projects. That twine flower is just the cutest. Thanks for sharing.

Carmen O. said...

What a great technique for a flower! Very clever.

Veronica said...

Cool twine flower. Definitely will have to give that a try. Thanks for sharing.

Kristin - The Fifth Sparrow No More said...

Terrific cards - that twine flower is really neat!

Amanda said...

I love that twine flower! Great cards!

Peggy Sue said...

that Gill Friend stamp is a scream! love the flower too, that is sooo cool!
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Priya Mohan said...

Loved the cards..the first one is simple and sweet..

Holly said...

I love your projects and the fact that you combined Echo Park, The Twinery and Paper Smooches, my three favorite things!

Thanks for sharing your amazing talent!

Holly

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Handmade Cards by Archana said...

loved both the cards and loved the twine flower and the twine aruond the bone.so cute!

KimberlyRae said...

Wowwwwwzzzzers!
Now, that's a Line-up of
Pure A W E S O M E N E S S!

[Super CUTE cards...really like the one made with a twine flower..giving me all kinds of inspiration]!

There couldn't be a Better
Hop-along to go along with
my eCraft then This
Dream chance for
---->ECHO PARK PAPERS and Baker's Twine<----
WooT! ;]

beckyjune said...

Your twine flower is so cool!

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

Both cards are just darling, Emily! Happy one year to The Twinery! I know I am completely addicted to their wonderful baker's twine! LOVE it! :)

Debbie said...

I love "Happy Birthday Gill Friend" ... so cute!! :)

Kimmers said...

Very Cute...I love the twine flower!

Kelly Massman said...

Love both! I really love the way you used the twine!

Angela said...

I do love your twiney flowers, but really, how could I not absolutely flip for a pink plaid dachshund?! Love the multicolored grass he's standing on, too ;)

Diana Soling said...

beautiful projects. I love all the dimention!!

Kylie M-W said...

I love your cards... they are both so happy!

Call Me Crafty Al said...

Aaah, that flower is amazing. TFS

Galena said...

The grass detail on the card is awesome!

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Quirkylane said...

I'm SOOO impressed with your twine flower! What a creative use of twine!! :)

Anonymous said...

I'm always looking for new ways to use twine rather than just tying it around my cards (which always looks awesome) and your flower is so cute!

Keva said...

These cards are adorable. I loev the way you used the twine on each one, Super cute!

Glenys said...

Love how you used the twine! The flower is gorgeous!

Cyndi said...

I love that loop flower...migth have to try that one! TFS

CRAZY4 CHRIST said...

Very nice cards love how you used the twine to make the flower!!
Kristan
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Unknown said...

Beautiful cards, absolutley LOVE your twine flower!

Kathy Skou said...

LOVE that twine loopy flower... what a fab idea!

Jean said...

What cute cards you have, nice twinnery

DeeDee Catron said...

Ahh! LOVE Gillfriend! LOOOOVE The pink pupperdog! Soo adorable!

Jennifer said...

Cute cards. Love the knots.

Anonymous said...

The twine is such a sweet star in these ideas. Love the pink doggie too!

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Wow, fabulous card, Emily! Love the twine flower and your Paper Smooches card is sooo cute!

Nicole Doiron said...

I LOVE the flower you did with baker's twine!!! Awesome!

scrapdiva said...
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scrapdiva said...

great cards, love the flower super cute

Miranda said...

Your cards are awesome!

Unknown said...

Wow! the work on the first card with that twine is amazing!!

Great job!
Thanks for the giveaway chance!
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Tabitha said...

amazing knotted loop flower. Wow!

Jillian said...

I am addicted to Kraft paper right now. I love this, the flower and the velum accents. Beautiful!

Claire T said...

Love your gill friend card! Super cute!

mommakatx6 said...

Great cards, just LOVE the twine flower!

Andrea said...

Too too cute! Now I need those stamps too!

Sheri Twing said...

Such cute cards!!! Again, loving that twine flower!

Melissa said...

Such different projects, but both so cute!

Cathy said...

I love both of your creations, the second one made me chuckle:)
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My Happy Place by Vanessa said...

I love the knotted loop flower and the cute card with the pink doggie! Good job!

~Vanessa W

Lisa Elton said...

Your twine flower is marvelous and the pink plaid dog is adorable! Thanks for sharing Emily :)

CityGirl Planners said...

The happy birthday gill friend had me spit my coffee out. Love it!!

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Unknown said...

what wonderful cards - love how the pink twine flower pops against the craft and the second card is so cute

Jenn said...

Love the flower on the first card. And the plaid dog on the second. Thanks for sharing

karahoward said...

I'm not a dog person, but that pink plaid one could make me one :) Super cute!

tharohazel said...

Love the twine flower.
Hazel

Anonymous said...

It's official -- your twine flower is the bomb diggity!

genagirl said...

Love both of these. That second one is so cute.

Rachel said...

The twine flower is amazing. I love all your projects! It fascinates me that you think to do things that are different than just wrapping twine.

Rebecca said...

Both cards are so cute. I LOVE the twine flower and want some on hair clips for my girls and one on a pin for me. =]

Monique said...

What fabulous cards Emily..I love that flower (very creative) and the puppy is way to cute!!!:)Great work!!

Jessica Diedrich said...

LOVE these! Your paper pieced pooch is too darling and oh my- that flower is STUNNING! Awesome work girlie- so glad to be hoppin' with ya!

Jen Carter said...

Emily, these are adorable!! I'm not sure how you find time to create like you do with everything you have going on! I love your little hound! Oh my she is so cute!!

Johanna said...

Love the twine flower :)

Shannon Leffew Keith said...

Just beautiful! shannleffew2@yahoo.com

Cheryl Schuessler said...

Love the look twine adds to your projects. Echo Park and The Twinery are a perfect match!

Jscraps4u said...

Love that twine flower...so innovative!

A Crafty Person said...

I love the twine flower! Going to have to try that right away!!

Gladys said...

so cute! love it!

Bunnyfreak said...

Great twine flower. Your doggy card is adorable!

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Isha Gupta said...

Lovely Twine flower Emily and your paper pieced card is so adorable Emily. Love love love it.

Anonymous said...

Great cards! I love the woodgrain and font on the first card

mustangkayla said...

Cute cards! Love the loopy flower!

XXOO AMY said...

these cards are amazing, love that twine flower!

BabyBokChoy said...

You know how to work twine, that's for SURE!!! :) love these cards!

Pamela said...

LOVE these cards!!! You do awesome work! :)

Jacilynn said...

great cards. love them !

*Alison* said...

Emily.. you are AMAZING! I love the woodgrain you used.. and how you made your flower.. ROCKS.. Your PS creation is adorable.. I love the pink doggie.. If they came in pink, I would have to have one too :) hehehe..
Sounds like a fun hop.. off to see what it's all about..
HUGS

deannaf said...

the twine flower and pink plaid dachshund are so sweet! I never thought of using patterned paper for animals, etc. cute idea!

Margie said...

Such sweet cards-ITA about that pink plaid daschund!

Moondust47 said...

Very nice!! Thank you for sharing!

mamawcindy said...

Love both of your Cards. I Love that little Plaid Dog! Adorable!!!! Thanks for Sharing! :0)

Chunyuan said...

Love your cards. Thanks for the inspiration.

Wnderlnd said...

The twine flower is an awesome idea! I hope I win so I can use it!

brenda said...

Love the cards, they are both so cute!

Laura said...

That little plaid dog is fantastic and I love the twine around the bone. Really cute. I love using twine and now have some new, fun ways to add it to my projects.

christian said...

Cute cards! Thanks for being a part of the hop!

irene moira said...

what a cute card! love the both, specially the 2nd one! :)

Anne Steelman said...

very cute! the second one is my fav!

Kerry said...

I'm definitely going to try that twine flower. Thanks for the great idea for a DIY embellishment. Cute!

Carisa said...

absolutely adorable! i love that flower and truly cute paper pieced doggie!

Meghan said...

A pink plad dachshund sounds pretty cute! Great projects!

Unknown said...

FABulous projects!

Karry Weaver said...

Both of your cards are just amazing! I love that knotted flower. So creative! The embossing and the vellum on the first card are just gorgeous as well. Your second card...That is so clever! I LOve the stamp and the sentiment.

Tee said...

I love the way you've innovated the stamps!! using an upside down popsicle for a fish bowl...you're truly a genius!! love the twine flower!!
Congrats on your Condo being sold..now look forward to the packing!!

Jessica said...

LOVE the twine flower!

Jocelyn Olson said...

The flower is super cool! Actually, both flowers are super cool. I love that woodgrain embossing and the little circles and bling--LOVE! Tons of details on this CAS...don't know how you do that!

The second card is totally adorable. I would adopt a pink dashund, too! The sentiment is so cute. I really like how the twine looks with the papers--great color choices.

TinaM said...

Love the twine flower. I have to try that.

LisaO said...

Love your twine flower, will have to give it a try. Thanks for the great giveaway.

Ro said...

the loops you added are a gorgeous embellishment. TFS!

Anne said...

i love the pink plaid dachsund! and the flower you made is great. thanks for sharing.

StampinCathy said...

WOW! This hop keeps getting better and better. Your projects are amazing and so inspiring.

Lisa P said...

Love the edges of the card and how it points your eyes in.

Lilith Eeckels said...

Stunning cards. BEAUTIFUL

DebbieG said...

Great cards and twine flowers.
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MissyG said...

Just love that little doggy and your cute little twine flower
Linda

Anna said...

How cool is that flower! Awesome! I need some twine!!

Sophia said...

Totally gorgeous projects, loving it all...

kiala said...

Lovely projects!

Brenda said...

Hi Emily! I love that woodgrain impression plate you used on your first card and your stunning twine flower! But your second card is just too adorable for words! A pink plaid dog, too cute my friend! Take care, hugs, Brenda

Kimberly J. said...

Oh my gosh SO CUTE!!! I love both of your cards! Thanks for the inspiration!

Deanna said...

I love your eye for detail! Amazing use of the twine!

sharon g said...

LOVE the flower!!

Sandra Strait said...

Love your Daschund Card!

Nelda said...

I like both of your cards, so cute! Gill friend, hehe. TIA! neldacnm at yahoo

Jamie said...

Cute cards! I especially love the flower... very creative!

maryse n. said...

I love your cards. The dog and fish card is too cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

Shel said...

What fabulous cards!

Unknown said...

The crocheted flowers are just adorable! Thanks so much for sharing! I can't wait to try it!!

Mallika said...

i adore ur creation ..
the flowers are best
higs
mallika

Unknown said...

OMG that knotted flower is amazing! I must try it!!! TFS

Jenny Svensson said...

That little twine flower on the first card must be the cutest ever!

Abby Beard said...

Beautiful cards! I really like the knotted flower and PS stamps :)

Louisa Surette said...

That flower is gorgeous!!

@JoyceCasaldi said...

Those are great cards!

Tania said...

Super cute cards. That knotted flower is amazing.

Melissa said...

What an awesome use for the twine. That flower is so cute!

Gina said...

great cards!

cappuccino and colour said...

so creative emily. love your cards as always! greetings and gelati!!

Anita Braddock said...

Beautiful I love all you have done a great job. thanks for sharing your projects and thanks for the chance to win
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Carley said...

Oh my word these are so super cute! I love all the details to all of your projects. I am so going to have to try the knot flower! I Pinned it!
Hugs
Carley

Julie Ranae said...

As always, you knocked it out of the park, Artsy Em!!!

Jill Angel said...

Love the cards especially that awesome flower!
Jill
http://craftwithanangel.blogspot.com/

Thienly Azim said...

Oh, I really love the crocheted flower! I've been meaning to try something like this, and love what you did here!

Smartchick said...

Clever flower! Now if I can just figure out a way to knit it instead.

Flo said...

Cute twine flower on the first card and love the plaid puppy in the second.

Debbie Carriere said...

What fun, fun cards!!!! Love the twine flower! TFS :)

Stephanie said...

your cards are so cute Emily! I love the flower, I'm going to try it soon!

ddazzled71 said...

Both of these cards are fabulous, by my favorite would have to be the gillfriend card. That puppy is just too cute!

Jen said...

So cute! I love how your colors pop! :)

anazelia said...

love how you made that flower on the first card. brilliant.

Debbie Sherman said...

suer cute projects!!!

pinkalishious said...

Your twine flower is so original, i love it x

Laurel Beard said...

Wow Emily. Two fabulous cards! Love the brushed look of the ink on the first card and that twined flower. HELLO! Make a bunch and sell those babies because those are awesome. And the second card is absolutely ADORABLE! Love that pink/white dog! ADORABLE!!!!

SugarGem said...

Wow so cute. Lenae

Leah's Crafty Life said...

OMGOODNESS!!! I ADORE your dachshund!!! I would certainly adopt a plaid one too. Your cards are so so lovely!! Thanks for a great hop!

Melissa said...

Pretty cards! Love how you used the twine!

Gaylynn said...

New follower here. Sweet designs. The bakers twine with the paper and supplies work well together.

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candicebrownlee said...

Blog hoppin' from The Twinery & Echo Park! :)

Looooove your cards!

Ana Roberta said...

how beautiful!

Lynn B. said...

Brilliant use of twine. That flower is awesome!

Fleursbydesign said...

Cute cards love the twine flower :)

Unknown said...

fun fun fun cards!! i'm with everyone else, your twine flower rocks!! :)

Stephanie Washburn said...

Oh goodness gracious, that dachshund is TOO CUTE!

Julia O Boo said...

great cards

Shannon said...

That doggy card is adorable!

Jill said...

That twine flower is great!

Paz said...

I like what you did with the red and white twine, neat technique:)

Unknown said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE your twine flower! I must learn how to recreate that! Thanks for sharing!

Stephanie K said...

Adorable cards!!! LOVE the twine flower!! Thanks for sharing!

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Angela said...

Oh, I love that knotted twine flower. It's so creative!

Kimba's Kreations said...

The cards are AMAZING!!!

Daniele Pacifico said...

Adorable cards! xoxo

Unknown said...

Love the flower! Good stuff here! : )

Caroll Brammer said...

Cute! Love the flower!

Mamarazzi Scraps said...

That flower is breathtaking! I love it!

Lindsey said...

So I totally love both these projects, Em, but the second one? Absolutely swoon-worthy! The two cards are so different, but so YOU. And a pink beagle is beyond prefect! :D

Cynthia Baldwin said...

Lovely cards! Ive never seen such an intricately-made flower from twine - just gorgeous!

S Westhead said...

What adorable cards!

Kari said...

love how you made the flower with the twine!!

Jennybean said...

Cute cards! I love how you used the twine as a flower!

LAuclair said...

Fab cards! I love how you did the flower! Wonderful work, Emily!

Ann said...

dang! that daschund card is too dog-gone cute! :)

Jeana said...

Love your cards! Your pink dog is too cute!

Carol said...

Great projecst, thanks for sharing!

Awesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win and all the inspiration on your blog!

Carol B
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serena said...

love the twine flower. love the happy birthday gill friend card.

Meg said...

Uh-oh, someone's gotten into the paint! Looks totally cool, too.

Hmmm, I wonder if I know anyone who would LOVE a pink plaid long dog....thinking...thinking...thinking.... ;) The multiple borders are totally awesome.

Grandma Bonnie said...

Aw, you gotta know that when you make something and someone wants to make something just like it, that they LOVE what you did...i want to make that twine flower and the card is super adorable...i am checking out those stamps!

croppergal said...

Beautiful! Great twine flower - very creative!

Lisa said...

Awesome twine flower... too cute. What amazing prizes... thanx for the chance to win and for all the inspiration.

Kim said...

he he. a dog bone in a fish bowl. lol

Amber J said...

I just have to learn to make that flower! It is too cute.

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