Hi Friends, last month we introduced Candlewick Sampler and this month we are introducing a small companion collection that drives home that sweet Candlewick look. We introduce these so that there is a central place you can see them and how they are used; we hope you will welcome Candlewick Classics. If you loved Hemstitch Classics like Hemstitch Rectangles then you'll love the individual new dies options in the 6 die collection. These are basics you'll definitely want to evaluate for your stash.
A Bit About Candlewick Classics
Nowhere does the candlewick look and feel come through more than on the Candlewick Classics. It's a delicate look reminiscent of actual candlewicking and punctuated by the rounded motifs that imply french knots. Candlewick Classics are classic square, circle, oval and rectangle label shapes that are bordered with the candlewick motif in the most useful card making sizes. They also mix and match with the Hemstitch Classics.
What is Candlewicking? Browse the google images found when searching "Candliewicking" and you will see that it 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.
I'm introducing S4-1034 Candlewick Squares
I really like the elegant squares of this new collection. I can see myself using it for many different projects.
Here is what the plate actually looks like.
For my first card I used the smallest square die from this set to create the main focal. I die cut it four times to create a patchwork effect. I added my handmade flowers around the card to create a wreath. I used Spellbinders S4-867 - Cinch and Go Flowers III and Spellbinders S4-982 - Cinch and Go Flowers VI as well as flowers from Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month sets. The sentiment comes from Spellbinders SDS-054 - Giving Occasion Stamp and Die set.
My second card I decorated with the largest square die. I matted it with silver mirrored card stock (I did the same for my patchwork card). On both cards I adhered squares to my card base on 3D tape for dimension.
For this card I used flowers from a new collections. I used Spellbinders S4-1015 - Candlewick Rosebud. I also used swirls from this set. I added a flat pearl on each of the little pearl shapes along the swirls.
These plates 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 three dies that are up for a GIVEAWAY. Three names will be randomly picked from comments left on the combination of our six blogs on the Introducing Candlewick Classics post between November 11 and November 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 November 18th. (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 three 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!)
Our Creative Team has inspiration for you today :-)
Visit Joanna – joannakrog.blogspot.com
Visit Teresa – victorianpaperqueen.blogspot.com
Visit Becca – amazingpapergrace.com/blog
Visit Teresa – victorianpaperqueen.blogspot.com
Visit Kate - craft2owls.blogspot.com
Visit Melissa – keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com
Visit Ewelina - elinaart.blogspot.comVisit Becca – amazingpapergrace.com/blog
We're honored to have a Guest Designer creating with us this month so as soon as you're done with the hop, pop over to
Henriette van Mierlo's Blog to see the incredible designs she has been creating and leave her some love! Her newest Amazing Paper Grace creation is --------HERE
Thanks so much for joining us for the Introducing Candlewick Classics Blog Hop. We look forward to bringing you lots of sweet inspiration with these dies!
Hugs,
Joanna
Both of your projects are just beautiful and as always your flowers are to die for :) Thank you for sharing your talents with us and inspiring us to make such pretty things with Becca's dies.
ReplyDeleteJoanna, this is absolutely glorious!!! I love have you've used the square - you remind us it has so many possibilities!! So sweet!!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful... really love the flowers and the colors...
ReplyDeleteGod bless...Denice : )
Like the way you have made a wreath of flowers. All of the cards are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJust love the four little squares, this is definitely my kind of card. Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects your work is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOh my. These are beautiful cards! Wow
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so elegant, classy and simply stunning! The colours of your flowers are exquisite! Love them, and the amazing dies! xx
ReplyDeleteSO BEAUTIFUL, Joanna! You remind me, I NEED to make some FLOWERS!!! LOL I DO LOVE the new Candlewick Dies!!! You've done a BEAUTIFUL JOB using them!!! I LOVE BOTH of your cards!!! ;)<3
ReplyDeleteSo Beautiful and elegant. Love them!
ReplyDeleteHow elegant and lovely both your cards are!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful love the flowers you added to the cards.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Joanna
ReplyDeleteLovely card designs!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful. You are thinking out of the box by using more than one square. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteYour card is like receving a beautiful spring bouquet!
ReplyDeleteWow! Both cards are gorgeous! Love the colors and the flower clusters! tfs Hugs, Christine
ReplyDeleteLovely cards
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards using these squares and the flowers.
ReplyDeleteLoving the squares!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used several squares together on your card for a beautiful background
ReplyDeleteMy mother in law used to crochet the most gorgeous tablecloths...and this lovely card reminds me of her fancy work. Really lovely the way you paired the smaller squares up like this!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so elegant! The squares combine so beautifully with the flowers. And the flowers look so perfect--almost real! Great colors, too!
ReplyDeletePrześliczne! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the way you've embellished the beautiful squares with the flowers! Gorgeous creations!
ReplyDeleteLove the paper and squares!
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely stunning dies used to great effect on your beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteI love that the team is featuring different die shapes. I just love the square card with the 4 tiny squares!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joanna, I love seeing your creativity.
Wow, these dies are so pretty and your card is beautiful
ReplyDeleteRene from OZ x
Słów mi brakuje żeby wyrazić swój zachwyt! Przecudne kartki!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love how you used the different sized candlewick squares to make unique card designs. These new dies would work on so many different projects.
ReplyDeleteLove your choice of colors and the creative versatility of the dies. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your talent. I like the idea of grouping four little squares together and complementing them with gorgeous hand crafted flowers. Both card examples are wonderfully done.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE
ReplyDeletePrzepiękna karteczka, wspaniałe wykrojniki :)
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