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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Fun With Burlap: A Pair Of Cards

I was so excited to finally get a box of October Afternoon’s Sasparilla in the mail. It’s such a fun and engaging line and I dug in the box right away to make something. I love the journaling cards that come with every OA line and as I fanned through them, the card that read, “Country Roads” struck me immediately. I believe that may be due to my childhood love of John Denver.

Way back when, kids had portable record players and LPs and the first album I remember spinning on my red, plastic record player was by John Denver and in particular, the song, “Take Me Home, Country Roads," which I played over and over.


So, armed with the Country Roads journaling card, some mini market alphas and a cute chipboard sticker of a pigtailed cowgirl strumming a tune, I had the basis for a card. Underneath, I added a kraft die cut and some burlap for a bit of texture and sewed it all together.

For my second card, I again used burlap as the base for a card front. This time, I paired the burlap with yellow and teal for a pop of color against the warm brown cardstock and patterned paper. Burlap makes me think of Autumn and I went with a Fall theme here. The patterned paper and teal button are Little Yellow Bicycle, the “enjoy” sticker is October Afternoon and the chipboard pumpkin is Bella Blvd.


This was my first time using burlap on cards and I found it really fun to use. Burlap’s a great neutral base and I love the texture it gives. If you’ve made cards or projects with burlap, feel free to link them in your comments. I’d so love to see what you’ve done.

32 comments:

  1. i always love your work izzy and the card with the burlap is just stunning!

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  2. Ohhh... these are beautiful, Izzy! Great use of the burlap! Would never have thought to use this on cards.. but it really gives a great texture and interest :)
    TFS and have a great week my friend :)
    Sylvia xx

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  3. I love the texture and warmth the burlap gives to your wonderful cards, Izzy! I was a John Denver fan too (and yes, I played them on my blue plastic record player, LOL!) Now I can't get the song out of my head. :)

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  4. love how this came out! OA is one of my favorites~it's one I hoard and never use:):) Super cute iamges to work with and you did an awesome job on this little sweet card!!!

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  5. Love love love love these!!! I am loving the added burlap!! And I loved John Denver too!!

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  6. I love what you made! And I'm another John Denver fan. I passed up a chance to see him in concert locally when I was in college, figuring I'd see him next time. Little did I know... one of my biggest regrets.

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  7. Cute cards and I love the burlap!

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  8. Very nice, I love the texture of the burlap. I meant to pick some up the other day but got distracted by all the shiny things.

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  9. adorable cards. i love the burlap.

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  10. Ooh you did great with that burlap. It overwhelms me with all that texture, I'm never sure exactly how I want to use it. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. seriously cute! love the burlap!!!

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  12. Oh, the memories! My mom had the BIGGEST crush on John Denver. His music was a staple in our home. I, too, love October Afternoon. I just posted a layout using it actually!

    Love your cards, Izzy. I may have to put some burlap in my cart the next time I'm at the craft store.

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  13. OMG!!! How cute is that!!! I so love these cards!!!

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  14. love these, that brulap makes a beautiful added texture to it!

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  15. Ha! When I first read 'country roads' I started singing that song in my head before reading it on your post! Too funny! Great cards! I like the use of burlap!

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  16. I love this! I love everything OA and the burlap used on these cards give them the perfect touch! :-)

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  17. OMGosh, memories that you just dug up is the same for me! LOL!! Great use of burlap - used mine on holiday related stuff. Really need to make more with the stuff. Love what you did! TFS these and the memories :)

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  18. Hey Izzy...just love these cards...and wow..think many of us can relate..I loved John Denver too...! Really lovely cards!

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  19. Izzy..I am so jealous of your talent! :) I love both of your cards! Adorable!!! Hope you are having a great week!
    Hugs,
    HL

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  20. Both these cards are gorgeous! I have to admit, I am your blog stalker! LOL Love Penny

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  21. Really cute! Love the texture that the burlap adds. I really to try this!

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  22. Darling cards! Love that country road card, it is sooooo cute!

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  23. Oh, Izzy, these are gorgeous...love the texture, the colors...awesome!

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  24. Your cards are so darling! I esp. love the little cowgirl :) Thank you so much for stopping by my blog too!

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  25. These are sooooo CUTE!!! LOVE them!!!!

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  26. That burlap is the most perfect accent with those papers.

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  27. Terrific idea and congrats on your publication

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