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Friday, March 30, 2012

Best Friends...The Twinery & Nikki Sivils Event


Wow!  What a week here at The Open Window and we've made
it to Friday.  Hope your week was terrific!

Today is Day #2 of a Product Showcase featuring several of the
talented designers of


and the creative designers of


Our team had a blast each working with a collection from the
Spring 2012 line and incorporating different ways to combine
our baker's twine with these fun paper sets.


I LoVe the colors from the 'Messages' collection and immediately knew
that I would be combining the same two baker's twine colors as I used
in the project I featured on my blog yesterday, even though the projects
were done nearly 3 weeks apart.
I've always liked the combo of black & brown, so I took 
The Twinery's Cappuccino & Charcoal twine 
and created a banner hanger as well
as an embellishment for my frame cut from 
Spellbinders' Lacey Circles die.

Each paper element on this card was created from the Nikki Sivils
collection.  I love when collections feature at least one sheet of
cardstock-weight die cuts and this one has a variety to choose from.


Both companies are giving away prizes . . . . 
and it's oh so easy to have a chance to win.

To have a chance at one of 4 prize packages (2 from each company)
all you have to do is visit the participating blogs from each day, 
leave a comment and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you !
Deadline to visit & comment is Sunday, April 1st.
Winners will be announced at The Twinery & Nikki Sivils on Tuesday, April 3rd.

Wanna know what you can win from 
The Twinery?


It's the Colorful Bunch Sampler Pack!

For a complete list of the participating blogs from The Twinery,
make sure you visit the blog and check it out.

Thanks so much for swinging by!
It was great to have you!


Project Recipe:
Patterned Papers & Die Cuts:  Messages Collection 
all by Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker
Embellishments: Cappuccino & Charcoal baker's twine from The Twinery
mini brads & gems by Recollections
Tools:  Lacey Circles & Standard Circles small dies from Spellbinders, Big Shot

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63 comments:

  1. Kathy SkouFriday, March 30, 2012 8:17:00 AM

    Julie, I LOVE how you twisted the twine together, gorgeous!

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  2. Carolyn KingFriday, March 30, 2012 8:25:00 AM

    Beautiful! Love the braided twine and how you threaded it through the circle frame! Fantastic card!

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  3. Nicole DoironFriday, March 30, 2012 10:03:00 AM

    They saved the best for last, i dare say! This card is absolutely stunning! Lovely use of the twine!!! TFS

    nicutopia(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  4. connieFriday, March 30, 2012 10:11:00 AM

    I love the colors in this line and the twine you used. I like how you threaded it scallop edges. Very pretty.

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  5. Julie SFriday, March 30, 2012 10:21:00 AM

    Wonderful card. The twine is making me crave a latte. ;)

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  6. Lisa EltonFriday, March 30, 2012 10:45:00 AM

    I've said it before Julie...you are the QUEEN of twine!! How darn fun is this ;)

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  7. Miriam PrantnerFriday, March 30, 2012 11:00:00 AM

    Great card! Love how the twine is woven through the die, and love how bold this card is with those stripes!

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  8. Karen AKA SoccerboyzmomFriday, March 30, 2012 11:03:00 AM

    Love your card -- Fabulous! I think the idea of twisting the twine is what I really like. You rocked this.

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  9. Nancy Friday, March 30, 2012 11:32:00 AM

    Love your card!!! Fabulous way to use the twine!! Have a great weekend!!

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  10. CindyFriday, March 30, 2012 11:43:00 AM

    Cool idea-combining the different colors of twine. I'll have to try that sometime. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. Caryn SFriday, March 30, 2012 11:44:00 AM

    The paper and the twine combination are just beautiful. Offsetting the pattern in the diecut from the background slightly is a great touch!

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  12. KerysFriday, March 30, 2012 11:51:00 AM

    Gorgeous card! I love how the twine coordinates perfectly with the papers. Love the sentiment in the centre and what a great idea to use the twine in the circle frame - think I may have to try that one myself! Thank you so much for the inspiration :-) x

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  13. SherriFriday, March 30, 2012 11:56:00 AM

    love, love your weaving of the twine!

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  14. Julie ShearerFriday, March 30, 2012 12:11:00 PM

    Great card. I love how you used the twine. Great idea. TFS.

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  15. Vera Yates (Ling)Friday, March 30, 2012 1:37:00 PM

    Beautiful card, Julie!

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  16. Erica MarshallFriday, March 30, 2012 1:54:00 PM

    That card is so awesome! I love how the die cut matches perfectly to the background paper and the twine makes it stand out! Great work!

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  17. mspiggy7Friday, March 30, 2012 2:01:00 PM

    Love how these papers & twine compliment each other. Great job.

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  18. Paper DeckerationsFriday, March 30, 2012 2:41:00 PM

    Stunning colors! Absolutely beautiful! Love how you offset the papers! Gorgeous!

    Jessica
    paperdeckerations at gmail dot com
    paperdeckerations.blogspot.com

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  19. smahrtyFriday, March 30, 2012 3:14:00 PM

    I love this cheery card and the great use of the twine in the banner and woven through the diecut. very cute!

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  20. Crafty Aunt DeeFriday, March 30, 2012 3:27:00 PM

    New Ideas and uses for twines. I Love it! What a great idea to weave it through the diecut. It's soooo cute. Thanks for Sharing

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  21. Mrs. HillFriday, March 30, 2012 3:29:00 PM

    I love the interest of the braided twine and the weaving in and out of the circle edges. Very cute!

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  22. Marsha FFriday, March 30, 2012 3:44:00 PM

    Love the paper & twine you chose! Great project!

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  23. Serena BeeFriday, March 30, 2012 3:46:00 PM

    Great card I love how you used the twine, so pretty!

    Serena
    deadlynightshade___@hotmail.com
    (deadlynightshade 3underscores at hotmail dot com)

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  24. Anita BraddockFriday, March 30, 2012 5:30:00 PM

    wow how Awesome is this card. I love Love the papers and the way you twined 2 colors and put it through the circle supper cool. love the added blong. thanks for sharing.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  25. Holly AKA KopyKatFriday, March 30, 2012 5:46:00 PM

    Oh I love this! The papers and the twine, soooo cool!

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  26. sharon gFriday, March 30, 2012 6:28:00 PM

    The combo of the two twines is great! I guess that's why YOU are a designer and I'm not. Good job.

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  27. Kathy McFriday, March 30, 2012 6:34:00 PM

    Simply stunning, Julie! Love the way you combined two colors of twine around the edge of your lacey circle. The bling really pops. I'm now in love with Nikki's Messages Collection after seeing all the inspiration in this showcase event. Already adore The Twinery Twine.

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  28. My Paper EpiphanyFriday, March 30, 2012 6:46:00 PM

    Beautiful card. I love the look of the twine threaded through loops .

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  29. AnonymousFriday, March 30, 2012 7:15:00 PM

    That is an awesome way to use the twine. And it matches the Nikki Sivils paper perfectly. Well done, Julie!

    Teri

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  30. Natasha G.P.Friday, March 30, 2012 7:24:00 PM

    EEk, the paper is so great with the twine!

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  31. Ava GavloskiFriday, March 30, 2012 7:34:00 PM

    great showcasing of Nikki's Messages Collection throughout this hop. Your card is beautiful, all the detail really show's well to give the card the WOW factor.
    ava

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  32. StacyFriday, March 30, 2012 8:34:00 PM

    Amazing card Julie, love how you twisted the twine around the scallop circle, very cool!

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  33. B. PoterajFriday, March 30, 2012 8:37:00 PM

    Your flags look so nice on the corner of your card. You did a good job.

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  34. MandyFriday, March 30, 2012 8:48:00 PM

    nice card :)

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  35. rlovewFriday, March 30, 2012 8:49:00 PM

    Fantastic card- I love the circle and the weaving of the twine around it.

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  36. Kelly SasFriday, March 30, 2012 8:54:00 PM

    This is my first visit to your blog, but it certainly won't be my last! Love Nikki's Messenger collection and I love the card you made with it.

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  37. Sue DFriday, March 30, 2012 9:33:00 PM

    FAbulous--I like the papers and the way you used the twine.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  38. joyFriday, March 30, 2012 9:38:00 PM

    Love how you wove the twine in the circle! Great choice of twine color with your paper.

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  39. BrandyFriday, March 30, 2012 9:42:00 PM

    Super cool to weave the twine through the scalloped circle!! Love everything about your card!!!

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  40. Isabel ZFriday, March 30, 2012 9:48:00 PM

    I love how you incorporated the twine into the cards--such a nice touch.

    isabelzito at verizon dot net

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  41. Jen CarterFriday, March 30, 2012 11:56:00 PM

    I love how you entertwined the two colors of twine! That looks so fabulous!

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  42. julie eSaturday, March 31, 2012 8:36:00 AM

    I lovethe color combinations.

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  43. Melinda AKA medialadySaturday, March 31, 2012 9:07:00 AM

    I love how you combined the two twines! Awesome job.
    melinda at sbmsystems dot com

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  44. Marlena M.Saturday, March 31, 2012 10:59:00 AM

    I like the way you highlighted the center with twine. It really stands out. Beautiful work, Julie.

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  45. UnknownSaturday, March 31, 2012 3:54:00 PM

    Great idea, Julie! Love the colors of your card too. You're the best.

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  46. Bethany BeckerSaturday, March 31, 2012 5:41:00 PM

    Love the card. I love the twine twisted and weaved in the circle. Thanks for sharing.

    blw1003 at gmail dot com

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  47. Bethany BeckerSaturday, March 31, 2012 5:41:00 PM

    Love the card. I love the twine twisted and weaved in the circle. Thanks for sharing.

    blw1003 at gmail dot com

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  48. Mary-Anne VSaturday, March 31, 2012 7:17:00 PM

    Love how you matched up the pp to the die cut pp...so unique and stunning.

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  49. Lucy NewtonSaturday, March 31, 2012 9:33:00 PM

    Great card!!!

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  50. Deborah RSaturday, March 31, 2012 10:29:00 PM

    Gorgeous! I love how you threaded the twine through on the lacy spellbinder die. So creative!
    dstardrive@aol.com

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  51. Beatrice LawsonSaturday, March 31, 2012 10:51:00 PM

    Best project - and I know I am biased because I love banners... and your scalloped die cut was a great accent for the twine.

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  52. laurie vSunday, April 01, 2012 2:54:00 AM

    thanks for sharing your creativity

    dvlr@netzero.com

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  53. AnonymousSunday, April 01, 2012 6:43:00 AM

    Lovely Card Julie!
    Than you for sharing your creativity!
    //Katarina

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  54. Celeste B.Sunday, April 01, 2012 8:58:00 AM

    Love the weaving of twine through the die. Going to have to try this idea.

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  55. AnonymousSunday, April 01, 2012 10:32:00 AM

    Great card love you used the same color on your die cut. Thank you so much for sharing it.
    madoke@sc.rr.com

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  56. Denise BryantSunday, April 01, 2012 3:14:00 PM

    Great card! I love your mix of papers... and the twine embellishment too.
    DeniseB
    deniseb777ATgmailDOTcom

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  57. lyndaSunday, April 01, 2012 5:22:00 PM

    I like how you wove the twine thru the holes in the scalloped circle - so pretty!

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  58. PamkSunday, April 01, 2012 7:32:00 PM

    cute card

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  59. momtotucknlexiSunday, April 01, 2012 8:47:00 PM

    I never think to braid the twine...and weaving it in the die cut was very creative also. Thanks for sharing.
    Michelle

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  60. Leonie CastroMonday, April 02, 2012 12:44:00 AM

    loving the use of twine with spellbinder die. tyfs
    Leonie

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  61. WhitneyMonday, April 02, 2012 8:37:00 AM

    So cute!

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  62. LindseyMonday, April 02, 2012 7:32:00 PM

    I am loving how you threaded the twine through your die cut, Julie! What an awesome card.

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  63. Angi BarrsTuesday, April 03, 2012 10:50:00 AM

    Super adorable! Love that banner too.

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