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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Guest Star: Wendy Smedley + a GIVEAWAY!

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)!
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45 comments:

  1. Louise DubordMarch 24, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Wonderful ideas... thanks for the giveaway and keep the inspiration coming.

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  2. UnknownMarch 24, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    oooh thank you for the giveaways!

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  3. JanetMarch 24, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    I love bakers twine too! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  4. SnoozeMarch 24, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    wonderful ideas ... vintage stuff is so amazing. thanks for the giveaway. fingers crossed!

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  5. LauraMarch 24, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    It's so fun when the things around you inspire you to create! (Baker's twine is very tempting!)

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  6. Bethany C.March 24, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Love your idea! Thanks for the inspiration...and for the chance at the giveaway!!

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  7. traciMarch 24, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    too much fun! thanks for the inspiration. and for the links!

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  8. Victoria S.March 24, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    thanks for the chance
    love your spool creations

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  9. MirkaMarch 24, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    This giveaway is great! I'd love to win (well, who wouldn't? :D). Thank you for the chance!!!

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  10. *Paula*March 24, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    What cute creations Wendy!

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  11. nspiegelMarch 24, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    What a cute project. Am now inspired to try baker's twine. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  12. Tara OrrMarch 24, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    these are so sweet - how creative! Love the paper around the stems!

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  13. Kim MMarch 24, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    How cute is that!~

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  14. JennMarch 24, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    Cute project! Love the ebook idea! :)

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  15. RitaMarch 24, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    cute project.

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  16. Laura StewartMarch 24, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    cute !

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  17. AnonymousMarch 24, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    So cute!

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  18. Michelle WhitlowMarch 24, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Such a cute display!!! Love it :)

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  19. jenneyMarch 24, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    Very cute project!! Thanks for the chance to win an ebook. =)

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  20. AmyMarch 24, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    Love 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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  21. HaideeMarch 24, 2010 at 10:02 PM

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  22. HaideeMarch 24, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Fantastic project!!!! :)

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  23. ScrapamumMarch 24, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Fabulous! I just love those spools!!!

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  24. Cynthia BaldwinMarch 24, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    Thanks for the baker's twine links! And thanks for sharing your projects too, Wendy. Fun stuff!

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  25. AllyWMarch 24, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    I have an addiction to bakers twine!! Love the project. What a cute idea. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  26. ArlaMoMarch 24, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    Love baker's twine!! And thanks for the chance to win!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    I love bakers twine too. Thanks for some sources and a chance to win!

    Kathy

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  28. CathrynMarch 25, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    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.

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  29. AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    those spools are awesome i collect them what a great idea for me to incorporate into my home!

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  30. WencheMarch 25, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Lovely project and wonderful giveaways.

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  31. {VICKI}March 25, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    ur2cre8tive is on my wish list---would love to win either book!

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  32. BettyMarch 25, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Love those...so cute and yet so functional!

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  33. AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Cute display...nice giveaway..it would be fun to win...I love JB too...I have tons of her stuff from wayyyyy back.

    Louise Murr

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  34. The Grounds FamilyMarch 25, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    These are cute! What a fun photo display. Thanks for the giveaway Wendy (and Jenni).

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  35. AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    I 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!!!
    Kathy Malone
    malonek@comcast.net

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  36. LeahMarch 25, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Yes please. I love the e-book I have and would love to win some more. Thank you.

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  37. 2amscrapperMarch 25, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    I'm a fan of baker's twine, too. Thanks for the chance at give-aways.

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  38. LindaMarch 25, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Just happened on your website...wow! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the opportunity to take a chance at winning!

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  39. stacyjulianMarch 26, 2010 at 2:01 AM

    Wendy --
    I LOVE this project and am dying to come see your new hang out.

    So cool that your blogging at JBS!

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  40. Lynette CMarch 26, 2010 at 3:23 AM

    This project is so super cute. LOVE IT!

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  41. delliechanMarch 26, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    thanks so much for the link to the books - never been to that site before really looking forward to reading through it :)

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  42. Stacy SimpsonMarch 26, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Great projects - I want to see more pics of Wendy's newly decorated office!

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  43. AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    So creative. Love the photos and spools. Very inspiring - love the ebook link. Thanks for the ideas.

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  44. AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Such great ideas and adorable art. Love the ebook sampler. Thanks for a great giveaway

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  45. AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    What a cute idea. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Guiderdi

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