Friday, March 30, 2012

It's Day Two of the Blog Swap with The Twinery!

It's Day Two of the blog swap between Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker and The Twinery!  You can find The Twinery blog HERE. We have the other half of our Diva's up here on our blog today.  So are you ready for some more fun?!  And don't forget about the giveaways!  See at the bottom of this post!

Also, be sure to visit the Diva's blogs for additional pictures and projects that may not be posted here!  

First up is Deana using the Noah collection for a sports themed layout about a girl!  She used the Maraschino twine from The Twinery to create her banner out of the pants pockets!!


Next up is Laurel with a girly girl layout using the Audrey collection.  All the little details with the twine are wonderful (no pun intended, considering the title of her layout!) She used the Denim color of The Twinery twine on this layout.  It matches perfectly!


And here is my (Katrina) layout using the Messages collection and the Flax color from The Twinery. I loved the fact that the brown was a little lighter in color and gave a softer look and feel to the layout.  


 Here is a close-up of just one of the ways you can incorporate twine into ANY
layout!
  

And now we have Sarah with a wonderful use of the Exit Here collection and she has some tips for you!

I used the Exit Here papers to create the banner at the top of the layout. I cut 3/4 inch strips from different papers and then trimmed them to various lengths. I cut triangles out of the bottom of some of the banner pieces and on some used my scallop border punch. I used a strong liquid adhesive to adhere the twine. For the twine above my title I first put the liquid adhesive on the paper in the design I wanted and then adhered the twine directly over it. It helps to use a liquid adhesive with a thin tipped applicator and one that dries clear to make the design neat.

Next up is Melissa with three cards using the Audrey collection along with The Twinery baker's twine.  Let's hear what she said about them....

I used the Audrey line for all three cards. I just adore this line. I rarely make cards but with Audrey's die cut punch-outs and cut-ups made it so easy to create these cards. I used both of my favorite color twines, Maraschino and Lemondrop, from The Twinery to add special touches on my cards.

 


And last, but not least we have Marielle who created two projects for us.  An adorable card out of Exit Here and then a layout using Messages.

I wrote the word LOVE on the sign with pencil , then added a bit of glue and adhered the Maraschino twine to spell out the word. I also used some twine for the "ropes" on the hot air balloon. 


For the layout I used the Messages collection and The Twinery- Lemondrop twine.  
I got the idea for this "hexagon" layout from a journaling tag from the Noah collection, I cut out the shape and used it as a template. 




We want to thank The Twinery for doing this fun cross promotion/blog swap.  Our designers fell IN LOVE with The Twinery twine and I have been spying it on additional projects coming to my inbox!  So, I think you are going to be seeing it a lot.  


So, you want to know what the giveaways are right?!  

Here on the Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker blog we are giving away a collection kit each day of this two day blog swap!  Your choice out of the four new collections! 

The Twinery will be giving away an Ultimate Sampler pack each day also!  SO.....you 
want to know how to win?

Just leave a comment here on the blog and over on The Twinery blog each day and you are entered!  Simple, quick and easy, right?!  

We will announce the winners of the collection kits here on the blog on Tuesday April 3rd, so that gives you plenty of time to enter! 



75 comments:

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Love love love love all of these!!! The girls rocked the twine from The Twinery!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

connie said...

LOVE all the projects! especially using the twine to write LOVE. GREAT job!

antenucci said...

Another day of great projects!

Nicole Doiron said...

Absolutely fantwinetastic projects!!! I especially love Marielle's card. Thanks so much for all this inspiration in 2 days! :)

Julie S said...

Get..on...outta here! These are FABULOUS! I'm in love.

Karen AKA Soccerboyzmom said...

DT's you rocked this challenge. Love how you incorporated the twine.

Miriam Prantner said...

These are all great! I really can't pick a favorite. Love all the ways twine was used and how it adds just a little more oomph to any project. Thanks!

Erica Marshall said...

Again, som amazing projects!! I love how everyone used the twine in unique ways!!

Christa Allgood said...

Awesome projects today!!! Thanks for sharing!!

Cyndi S said...

Loved all of the layouts and the cards. Everyone did a beautiful job.
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Caryn S said...

I always think Nikki's papers are so amazing and then to add the great twine from the Twinery completes every project I've seen here! Wonderful ideas...

Julie Shearer said...

I love all of your designer's work. Wow, they are so great. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win.

Kerys said...

Another FAB day of hopping! I love it! Love seeing all the different projects using the same collections - so much inspiration my head is spinning! LOL! I couldn't comment on Melissa's blog as her post isn't there yet - but I just wanted to tell her much I love her cards! I love how she used the twine to accent the cards and really showcase this collection of papers and die cuts.
Thank you all so much for the inspiration - I'm off to get creative! :-) x

Cindy said...

Wow, so many fabulous projects to inspire us!! Thanks!

Christine Kiehl said...

Oh What fun and so inspiring projects! I'm glad that I stumbled upon your blog from the Craft Channel!

Scrapycandy said...

Twine has a great look and that balloon basket is perfect. Thanks.

Heidi said...

gorgeous work, and love those paper lines, thanks for sharing

smahrty said...

Beautiful! Thank you for 2 days of great projects.

KellyG said...

Wow, great projects! So bright, cheerful and creative!!

Becky Moore said...

These projects rocked today! I love Nikki's new lines and am constantly changing my favorite. lol I love what everyone did with the twine these past 2 days too.

cassie said...

terrific projects. thanks for the chance to win!

Jodi said...

Awesome projects ladies!!!

Crafty Aunt Dee said...

What a great way to "String" us along with these wonderful twines and layouts. So much fun and so cute. Thanks for sharing such great ideas.

Crafty Aunt Dee said...

Twinefastic! Loved the use of twine in the layouts. Now I know I have to try this. The layouts were fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

Marsha F said...

Love all the projects! Thanks for the inspiration!

Mrs. Hill said...

Even better than yesterday's!! Would love to get some of this! Thanks for the opportunity!

Serena Bee said...

OMGoshhh!!!!!! I absolutely love all of your projects, your Layouts and cards, I am in awe!!

Serena
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(deadlynightshade 3underscores at hotmail dot com)

Kathleen (Kath) B. Hernandez said...

You are rocking the twinery, gals! Love your creations!

Nicole said...

OH my goodness! Such great inspiration! Beautiful work, ladies!

Tamika said...

Wow! Great ideas and i am really interested in the Messages collection, a definite must have!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

these layouts are so adorable, love them

Anita Braddock said...

Wow How beautiful all your projects are. love the colors and the papers. the Twine is perfect in all your Projects.the way you have layered them and Manipulated the Twin is supper. thanks for sharing
and for this cool hope,
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Sheri said...

Such great ideas for twine. I better go pull it out and get started. Love the papers also.

Kathy Mc said...

WOW ~ between The Twinery designers and your Divas showcasing these products the last two days, I am in love with your collections. Great colors and super embellishments. Add that to The Twinery Twine and one can't go wrong. Awesome inspiration ~ thanks for a fun showcase and the chance to win a collection kit!

Monika Wright | I Love It All said...

It took me a while to get through this post...there are just so many awesome projects with Nikki's collections and The Twinery twine. Good, good stuff ladies!

Ava Gavloski said...

The messages and audrey collections are my favorite. The ladies projects are all good, although i really like the message and audrey goods!!! did i mention that before....wink wink nice hop
ava

Sarah said...

Gorgeous work ladies! Loving how everyone used the twine!

Stacy said...

So many very creative and super cool projects today ladies :)

rlovew said...

Wonderful layouts and cards. I especially like the Love written in twine card.

Kelly Sas said...

Another great day of inspiration from some very creative designers! I am in love with your Messenger collection.
kellyprn at charter dot net

LindaChad said...

Are you kidding me? These are FANTASTIC! So much detail I can't take it all in!

Sue D said...

Fabulous projects--great papers and I like the creative use of twine.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Brandy said...

More fantastic projects!!! It's time for me to get more creative with my use of twine!!

Brandy

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Brandy said...

More fantastic projects!!! It's time for me to get more creative with my use of twine!!

Brandy

bahoot at Comcast dot net

Isabel Z said...

Wow, what a great use of twine. I love what the ladies came up with. Such creativity.

isabelzito at verizon dot net

Unknown said...

Super cute projects!!! What a great combo, my favorite paper lines and the Twinery!!!
Thanks to everyone for sharing.

Lucy Newton said...

Great team!!! Great projects!!!

eunice said...

More great ideas. Love it!

Kimberli said...

Wow, thanks for all the amazing inspiration on twine - great projects!

Unknown said...

Just loving all the ways the twine can be used here!!! What a great team you have, so talented! Great projects girls!!!! I can't wait to try mine out, it will probably take a couple of weeks to get here, I just ordered it yesterday.... oh and Nikki, I just recieved my Exit here papers, they are delicious!!!!!!!!! I was shocked they came so fast!!! Thank you so much , I can't wait to start a project with them.

julie e said...

Great layouts! Thanks for the chance to win.

Melinda AKA medialady said...

I enjoyed the awesome blog swapping with The Twinery! I loved the great layouts and projects!
melinda at sbmsystems dot com

Brenda said...

Wow! Interesting and unique uses; it gives a person lots of ideas. Thanks for the chance.

Bethany Becker said...

I love the ways the twine was used. What awesome layouts. Thanks for sharing all the great ideas!

Carolyn King said...

Another awesome/inspiring day! Way to rock the twine!

lynda said...

The colors in the Messages layout are so pretty together!

Terri Moore said...

Such pretty and fun collections!! And wonderful projects created by all your designers. I especially like Aubrey collection!!

Terri Moore said...

Love all the fun and colorful collections and the designer's projects. Awesome job all!!

Deborah R said...

Awesome project ideas! I especially love your ready, set, go layout. Thanks for sharing.

Beatrice Lawson said...

Can't even decide which is nicer... although |I am always particular to any project figuring Noah!

butterfliesbrainstorms said...

I love those pages, especially the last one!
I have not yet tried the twine. I keep saying I am going to pick some up and experiment! I will have to do so now that I am inspired!

kelly said...

Wonderful projects. Always wonderful ideas.

Celeste B. said...

More amazing projects. The design team rocked the use of twine with Nikki Sivils product.

Anonymous said...

Wow! All the designers created just wonderful layouts and cards. I got so much inspriation, thank you for the hop and the chance to win.

Claire said...

Such great ideas! Thank you for the inspiration!

Denise Bryant said...

Such a fun hop! I enjoyed seeing all the great ideas!
DeniseB
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Sonia said...

Awesome layouts and great ideas! I'm going to have to scrap lift some of those great layouts. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for giving us a chance to win....I hope its me!

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Pamk said...

fantastic projects.

Angie said...

What fun projects! I love how the twine was used by writing the word love! I have to try that!!! Thanks for the inspiration.

momtotucknlexi said...

This blog hop was really inspiring...I learned so much and was very inspired by all the creative examples. Hope to get to work with some of these products soon.
Thanks
Michelle

Whitney said...

Great ideas!!

Deborah said...

I love this so many wonderful projects! Thank you

Jean said...

Love all the inspiratioN!!! WOnderful!

Michelle H. said...

Love all the DT projects!!
Thanks for the inspiration!!

Kim said...

Thank you so much for all of the eye candy. Your projects are wonderful! Thank you for the inspiration. :)

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