Monday, August 31, 2015

Stamp-a-Faire 2015: Twine Techniques Challenge

I'm popping in to post my card for the twine techniques challenge for Stamp-a-Faire.  Danielle Flanders showed this use of a luggage-style tie with buttons and I thought it would be fun to use with the Wonderful Words: Joy die.  What's cool is that my card also fits the Merry Monday challenge because I used holly!


My son thought I was crazy making a Christmas card this early.  lol  I just laughed.  I'm determined to actually send Christmas cards this year.  I first stamped the holly images from Tinsel & Tags Sprigs on a white card base in a random pattern using New Leaf and Pure Poppy inks.  Then I covered it with a layer of vellum to soften it up.

I used the Happy Heart embossing folder by Stamping Up to create texture on the New Leaf strip.  (My adhesive is hidden behind that.  Vellum can be tricky!)


I cut the word JOY out of white cardstock three times and layered them so it would be sturdier for my twine.  I added red baker's twine with a luggage-style tie to the top and bottom of the O.  I taped down the twine ends inside my card, but there is also a tiny bit of cardstock shim underneath the word to accomodate the bulk of the twine and keep it in place. 

I cut and stamped the holly for my focal cluster, adding Stickles to the berries for some sparkle.  After arranging the pieces, I glued them to the word JOY.

I really like the finished card!  It's a bit bulky for mass mailing, but I have plenty of local friends to hand-deliver some Christmas cheer.   :)

Stamps:  Tinsel & Tags Sprigs (Papertrey Ink)
Ink:  New Leaf, Pure Poppy, vellum (Papertrey Ink)
Paper:  White, New Leaf (Papertrey Ink)
Misc:  Tinsel & Tags dies, Wonderful Words: Joy die (Papertrey Ink); Maraschino baker's twine (The Twinery); Frosted Lace Stickles, Decorative Dots embossing folder (Stampin' Up) 

11 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card, Heidi! Love all the holly and your lovely card design!! Fabulous twine treatment, too! Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Merry Monday! :)

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  2. Love the tying technique you used on the die cut and the vellum overlay. Fantastic card for the Holly challenge, thanks for joining us at Merry Monday.

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  3. good for you, getting a jump on Christmas cards!! Loved your white bridal challenge card as well and you've even got a buddy to create with, how sweet!

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  4. You've made lots of fab cards for SAF including this one. Great way to add the luggage tag tie.

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  5. Love all the elements in this card, it is so pretty, thanks for joining us!!!

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  6. What a wonderful way to use twine! And I love the dreaminess of the vellum over the holly! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday!

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  7. Just love the vellum over the background - such a pretty look!

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  8. That is gorgeous. Love the vellum overlay & the way you've embellished the sentiment.

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  9. What a beautiful card. The vellum is a nice touch.

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  10. Such a lovely card, Heidi! The vellum over the holly background is fabulous! Thanks so much for playing with us at Merry Monday!

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  11. A perfectly lovely Christmas card - I love the vellum to soften up the patterned background (and yes, it is tricky to conceal how it is attached).

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