I am a huge fan of Jenni Bowlin products, I still have a collection of the label stickers she made when she was working with Li'l Davis Designs and I took her class at Big Picture Scrapbooking last summer. Mixing the old with the new is something I am very found of, and Jenni's class instruction made opened my eyes even more to the possibilities of mixing and using items in new ways.I have been redecorating my office and wanted a mini display of images for the top of a shelf, and I just happened to have some old wooden spools laying on my table next to lollipop sticks, and the next thing I knew I was making a delicate photo vignette with the sticks inserted into the spools.
I covered the sticks in book paper using mod podge and adhered the photos and flowers onto the backs of the sticks. Easy to do, and quick. Have fun and stop by my blog and say hello sometime, oh and I am working with Ella Publishing and we have a free eBook this month, download it and let me know what you liked and what you didn't like. (Don't you think Jenni should do an eBook?)
Wendy is also graciously sponsoring two ebook giveaways: UR2Cre8ive and Stretch Your Sketches! Leave a comment on this post and we will randomly draw two winners this Friday afternoon!
Source Notes:
Baker's twine is my new obsession, I purchase mine on etsy, my favorite sources are
http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiskerGraphics?section_id=5729432
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42352569
Also a source for spools is your local thrift store or these etsy shops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/cyndefdesigns?section_id=6182211
http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_query=spool&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6688367&ref=auto
Thanks for the inspiration Wendy! (and I like that ebook idea)!
Wonderful ideas... thanks for the giveaway and keep the inspiration coming.
ReplyDeleteoooh thank you for the giveaways!
ReplyDeleteI love bakers twine too! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeletewonderful ideas ... vintage stuff is so amazing. thanks for the giveaway. fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteIt's so fun when the things around you inspire you to create! (Baker's twine is very tempting!)
ReplyDeleteLove your idea! Thanks for the inspiration...and for the chance at the giveaway!!
ReplyDeletetoo much fun! thanks for the inspiration. and for the links!
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance
ReplyDeletelove your spool creations
This giveaway is great! I'd love to win (well, who wouldn't? :D). Thank you for the chance!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat cute creations Wendy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute project. Am now inspired to try baker's twine. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletethese are so sweet - how creative! Love the paper around the stems!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that!~
ReplyDeleteCute project! Love the ebook idea! :)
ReplyDeletecute project.
ReplyDeletecute !
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute display!!! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute project!! Thanks for the chance to win an ebook. =)
ReplyDeleteLove the spools and how you covered the sticks with book paper - very nice! And thanks for the link to the free eBook!
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ReplyDeleteFantastic project!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I just love those spools!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the baker's twine links! And thanks for sharing your projects too, Wendy. Fun stuff!
ReplyDeleteI have an addiction to bakers twine!! Love the project. What a cute idea. Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove baker's twine!! And thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love bakers twine too. Thanks for some sources and a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteKathy
Another baker's twine fan here! I love the way you used the book pages on the spools. I'm going to have to try that.
ReplyDeletethose spools are awesome i collect them what a great idea for me to incorporate into my home!
ReplyDeleteLovely project and wonderful giveaways.
ReplyDeleteur2cre8tive is on my wish list---would love to win either book!
ReplyDeleteLove those...so cute and yet so functional!
ReplyDeleteCute display...nice giveaway..it would be fun to win...I love JB too...I have tons of her stuff from wayyyyy back.
ReplyDeleteLouise Murr
These are cute! What a fun photo display. Thanks for the giveaway Wendy (and Jenni).
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for the perfect way to use my JB spools. I have been coveting them. This weekend, I shall be "scraplifting" your design. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteKathy Malone
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Yes please. I love the e-book I have and would love to win some more. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of baker's twine, too. Thanks for the chance at give-aways.
ReplyDeleteJust happened on your website...wow! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the opportunity to take a chance at winning!
ReplyDeleteWendy --
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this project and am dying to come see your new hang out.
So cool that your blogging at JBS!
This project is so super cute. LOVE IT!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the link to the books - never been to that site before really looking forward to reading through it :)
ReplyDeleteGreat projects - I want to see more pics of Wendy's newly decorated office!
ReplyDeleteSo creative. Love the photos and spools. Very inspiring - love the ebook link. Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteSuch great ideas and adorable art. Love the ebook sampler. Thanks for a great giveaway
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea. Thanks for the giveaway.
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