If you're a "Gracelet" or by chance happened by the Amazing Paper Grace website over time, you have no doubt wondered how Becca comes up with her names and inspiration. Today, we're excited to give a little peek into a new collection and the inspiration. Join us as we share lovely creations made using Candlewick Sampler.
Since the age of 12 Becca has loved fiber - she quilts, knits, crochets, does cross stitch and before becoming a Licensed Die Designer sewed most of her own clothes. Fascinated with intricate textures and the look of laces, fabrics, and embroidery, Becca tried to replicate the look and feel of those textures in dies. Candlewicking has such a distinct look and Becca thrilled at the prospect of getting that look and feel into a die. If you've loved her lace look collections or that elegant look of Hemstitch, you'll love Candlewick Sampler.
The Inspiration Behind Candlewick Sampler
Candlewicking is a type of whitework embroidery normally done on cream or white fabric embellished with cream or white french knots. The series of french knots create the outlines of the pattern giving it a unique look while adding a touch of elegance. In these dies, you can see rounded motifs that hint at the texture of dots. Without overpowering, it's a sweet little detail present on all the dies in the collection. Plus, it just happens to be the perfect spot to place a pearl. Google candlewicking and you'll see exactly what we mean.
My Projects For Today
I'm introducing S4-1024 - Candlewick Edged Corners.
Here is what the die actually looks like.
For my project today I made a shaped card. I die cut the top of the card (it is a top fold card) with the top cutting die of one of the corner dies and then I layered the top with the same corner that I die cut with both edge dies. To create the bottom corner I die cut in my card base the decorative part of the corner and then layered it (both on 3D tape) with the corner that I die cut with both edge dies.
Leaves on my card are from this new die set and flowers are Spellbinders S4-892 - Cinch and Go Flowers IV.
These dies are available right now on the Spellbinders website —–> HERE
Prizes:
In the meantime, be sure you leave a comment on this post and every Creative Team Members for a chance to win an Amazing Paper Grace Die from any previous collection from Becca's Die of the Month offerings.
There are two dies that are being given away. One name will be randomly picked from comments left on the combination of our blogs on the Introducing Candlewick Sampler post between September 12 and September 17, 2019, at midnight US Central Time. We encourage all of our international friends to participate! The randomly selected names will be announced on the Amazing Paper Grace Blog on August 19th. (All giveaways for this hop are managed by and the responsibility of Amazing Paper Grace).
Up for grabs is an Amazing Paper Grace die of your choice Becca's Die of the Month. These dies are typically only available to club members however you can win your choice of any die that has not already sold out.
There will be a total of two dies and a winner can win once among all the blogs. If your name is selected, simply claim it within 2 weeks of the announcement by sending your address through the form under the Contact Tab on the Amazing Paper Grace Blog. There won’t be a reply back but if you leave your choice, we’ll get it, I promise. The dies will be mailed out from Amazing Paper Grace. (Please note: Please be patient, your dies will come, we promise!)
Visit Joanna – joannakrog.blogspot.com
Visit Teresa – victorianpaperqueen.blogspot.com
Visit Kate - craft2owls.blogspot.com
Visit Judy - judyhayesdesign.blogspot.com
Visit Ewelina - elinaart.blogspot.com
Thanks so much for joining us for the Introducing Candlewick Sampler. Leave a comment to let us know which die is your favorite. Are there any hobbyist in the house that enjoy needlecrafts or sewing? We'd love to know which ones are your passion!! There is much more inspiration in store for you today and for the weeks to come.
Hugs,
Joanna
What a beautiful card.Love the new Candelwick design
ReplyDeleteAmazing
ReplyDeleteI love the way how you have kept it subtle yet colourfull
I love the use of assorted colors in this card. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteJoanna, your cards are so dreamy; this is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Very delicate feeling.
ReplyDeleteYour creation is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Nice new die.
ReplyDeleteBardzo ciekawy wykrojnik i efekt jak zwykle u Ciebie oszałamiający:) Uściski.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing card and flowers
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! This is a wonderful collection!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card and what a lovely sentiment. Love the colors combination too.
ReplyDeleteGod bless...Denice with a "c"
Beautiful and elegant card.
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful die and your card is gorgeous especially with all those lovely flowers you added
ReplyDeleteI really like these dies as the designs are elegant and not too fancy
ReplyDeleteOOOH! These are simply gorgeous! I love sewing and needlework and all the cushions on my lounge chairs have been embroidered with candlewicking so I'm in love with these dies! And your card is amazing! Love the colours and pretty flowers!
ReplyDeletePrzepiękna praca. Cudnie ukwiecona :)
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful flowers, Joanna, are perfect nestled among the sweeping curves of these dies!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO LOVELY, Joanna! LOVE the colors you chose to use, & those dies...! I have those flower dies, but have to try them out yet! I DO LOVE them! AND that you created a shaped card! LOVE ALSO the background you have for the sentiment! It looks BEAUTIFUL with what you've done!!! A BEAUTIFUL JOB, Joanna!!! ;)<3
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful Joanna, and the flowers frame the dies perfectly! Love the colors that you used
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty card. Love the colours x
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!!
ReplyDeleteLove these new Candlewick dies! Love your sweet and flowery card!! So pretty and soft!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful! I love Becca's designs.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shaped card and I Like the colors.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card in every way, the colors, the flowers, the verse. All go together so perfectly.
ReplyDeleteCudowna karteczka :)
ReplyDeletePiękna kartka, świetny wykrojnik, a Twoje kwiaty jak zawsze bajeczne Asiu :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love the pretty colors on the beautiful flowers and the sentiment and ribbon just ties it all together! tfs Hugs, Christine
ReplyDeleteJoanna your project is lovely. I really love the sentiment that you have used.
ReplyDeleteLove the soft colors on your beautiful creation! Lovely set of dies!
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