Paper Issues: Let’s Get Knot-ical Issue

Hi Everyone!  Today I have a layout I created for the latest Issue at Paper Issues:  Let's Get Knot-ical!  Some suggested theme ideas: anything you can do on the water (water skiing, boating, tubing, cruises, whale watch, etc.); use a compass, ship’s wheel, sailboat or ocean creatures as embellishments; add knots to your project, whether you use ribbon, twine or other fibers; beach vacations or Father’s Day!  I created this fun layout of my husband's latest toy...

 

 

He was so excited to name the new boat Sweet Caroline.  First, it's our daughter's name, second, we live in Red Sox Nation, so it's kind of an anthem....  I used some Beach Day by Carta Bella, the colors and patterns were perfect!  You can grab some to scrap your summer memories in the Paper Issues Store here!  Here are some close-ups...

 

We would love for you to play along with this issue.  Post your projects to the Current Issue Challenge Album in the Paper Issues Friends and Fans Facebook Group.  You have until July 4th to play along to be entered to win a gift card to the Paper Issues Store.  I can't wait to see what you create!

Mother's Day at The Twinery

Hi Everyone, I'm here today with a project I created for The Twinery's Mother's Day Celebration Week.  All this week The Twinery's designers have been showcasing some beautiful Mom-inspired projects, make sure to check them all out!

 

I created a cute little box with a set of monogrammed notecards for my mom...all embellished with some Twinery twine of course!!!  I used the new So Noted collection from Carta Bella...LOVE the soft colors and patterns...so pretty!

The box was created using the Lori Whitlock A2 Vertical Card Holder and my Silhouette. I decided to make each note card unique.  The first is just her initial tied with some Cappuccino twine...simple but pretty!

Then next two cards were created by using the positive and negative images of my mom's name. 

 

On each of these cards, I added a strip of score tape to hold the wrapped twine in place.

 For the last card, I cut the "J" from the patterned paper and outlined the negative image with some Blossom Twine.  I love how elegant it looks!

All of the cards will fit nicely into the monogrammed box!  The flower on the box is also a Lori Whitlock SVG.  Just a little something to show mom how much she is appreciated!  Thanks for stopping by today and remember, the Twinery has a special promotion going on this week to honor mom!

Thanks for stopping by and as always I appreciate your comments!