Twisted Card #044 "TWINE"

Happy Saturday Everyone! I must say I am in the most delightful mood today, I could do cartwheels! The past few days we have had unbelievably mild temperatures. Today it topped out around 75°. My favorite type of weather. Why is it that as the warm weather approaches, it tends to put a spring in our step? Needless to say, I spent most of the day soaking up the sun and no, I didn't actually do cartwheels...I wish I still had that strength & agility!

Okay, onto business! Today, Anam has revealed the newest card sketch #044, with "TWINE" as the twist. Unlike most of my cards, I usually have somewhat of an idea as to what I plan to do beforehand. However, this time I didn't. I just basically started grabbing things off my desk and items quickly within reach. The only thing I knew for sure was that I wanted to use more baker's twine and to try something different with it, rather than the typical wrapping, stitching or tying it in a bow. Needless to say, through some frustration I am satisfied with the end result. :)

If you want to create a similar look with the twine, here is a quick & easy tutorial...

1) cut paper to desired size (mine is approx 5X6")

2) choose top paper and cut to same size as bottom piece

3) cut out the center to create a window

4) take the bottom paper and run a line of adhesive all around the perimeters

5) cut twine & adhere to adhesive in diagonal pattern

6) cover with the top "window" piece (basically sandwiching the twine in between)

7) for added strength, use staples at the corners

As for the rest, I just played around with it. I took a vintage "See & Say" flashcard, punched the edge & very carefully tucked it under the weaved twine. In addition, I did some fussy cutting, embossing & added rub-ons, chipboard, die-cuts & the fun wooden scrabble stickers from Jolee's Boutique.

Here is a list of all the materials/supplies I used...

Paper: Sassafras Life is Beautiful, Bazzill, American Crafts, My Mind's Eye, kraft; Rub-ons: CTMH Love Letters, Prima Meredith/Fenwick Designs Youth Collection; Stamps: CTMH Love Birds; Punches: Martha Stewart Loop Edge & Starburst; Chipboard: Cosmo Cricket Vintage Mix Blackboard; Die-Cuts: Graphic 45 Times Nouveau Collection; Twine: Martha Stewart; Embossing Powder: CTMH; Other: Jolee's Scrabble Stickers, Cricut Storybook Cartridge, Tombow, foam dots, Swingline green staples & a vintage flashcard

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to check out the sketch & more amazing interpretations over at http://www.twistedsketches.com/. Off to watch Saturday Night Live!