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Friday 8 November 2013

Twine for Alphabet Challenge

Its time for another letter in the Alphabet and this time it's 'T' and Team B's turn and Mari has chosen 'Twine'

I decided to make my own twine from 2 bits of frayed burlap, I died one piece with Aged Mahogany and then when dry, twisted them together, now what to do with them.
A short while ago the lovely Ignacio of Nicecrane Designs very kindly gave me some Mark Twain images to 'play with',  and when I saw this sentiment (Peerless Designs) at the weekend, I knew how I was going to use it.   My image is coloured with Distress Markers and inks. The corrugated cardboard gave a lovely surprise when I started to rip it and found it was double core, so apart from a light distressing with some Tumbled ~Glass DI, that was it.
I would be lovely to see you join us, and if you need any inspiration for using Twine, them please pop over to the main blog, as my very clever teamies have some lovely creations to show.

I am entering this at:
  Creative Craft Challenges - Words
  4 Crafty Chicks - Anything but a Card
  Crafts4Eternity - Anything but a Card

That's it for now, hope you all have a lovely weekend, whatever you're doing.

Avril xx

16 comments:

Basslady said...

very clever and stylish, dearie! love the image!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Janette said...

Hi Avril, Oh thats gorgeous and I do love that sentiment, it's sweet...
Have a good week-end.xx

Nicecrane Designs said...

Wowww Avril,,,,love the vintage effect and all over your coloring,,,,,,horayyy for Avril.

Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries said...

Such an interesting tag Avril..gorgeous layers and the stamped scenery looks great

Cazro said...

Wonderful tag Avril, I do like the image, it all goes so well together. Lovely seeing you on Sunday, shame we didn't have a chance to chat more. Caz

Terry said...

What a beautiful scene and so peaceful! Love the rustic feel of the corrugated cardboard and torn edges! Clever to make your own twine! Happy Saturday!

Annie said...

Love this Avril......very rustic :-) the corrugated card goes perfectly with The Nicecrane designs and that wonderful sentiment

Hugs Annie x

Leanne said...

Thanks for playing our challenge this week, awesome job!

Leanne DT@4 Crafty Chicks!

Leanne said...

Thanks for playing our challenge this week, awesome job!

Leanne DT@4 Crafty Chicks!

Meggymay said...

Fantastic tag Avril, its a super image, looks so peaceful.
Yvonne x

Sandy said...

Your card board background is wonderful - looks like rusted tin and your homemade twin hits the spot. It looks like old timey twine really perfect for Huckleberry Fin.
Wonderful make Avril!
Sandy

Pia S said...

This is so beautiful, Avril! Love the peaceful feel of this scene and you found the perfect sentiment to use with it! Your own made twine and corrugated cardboard looks like elements found in nature, which suits this design so well.

Linda said...

This is fabulous Avril, what a lovely sentiment. The corrugated card is the perfect backdrop and I just love your handmade twine. xx

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Gorgeous, love all the layers.

Shirley said...

Beautiful make with such a fabulous image. Adore the use of the corrugated cardboard and the colour combination.

Crafty hugs from Shirl x x

michele said...

Fabulous project! Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week hugs x