Amazing Paper Grace

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 plus they layer seamlessly onto Candlewick Sampler Dies.

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 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.

My Cards For Today

I’m introducing S5-399 Candlewick Rectangles

Here is what the plate actually looks like.

I so love Hemstitch Rectangles, it has been a go-to die for me for years.  I kind of felt like it needed a sister, or something else I could use every now and again.  Enter Candlewick Classics, the little sister to Hemstitch Classics.  It gives me a fresh new look to the classic layering I’ve been doing for the past couple of years.  While Hemstitch are tiny boxes reminiscent of the look of that needle application on linen, Candlewick is round and romantic and looks like tiny little knots.  Because I’ve been dying to, I topped them all off with pearls.  I won’t do that every time but for the the first time out, I thought it befitting :-)

Here is the detail up close :-)  You can either cut frames or you can have a solid panel.  I love the texture and the fact that you can layer another color behind your panel and it makes the detail just pop!

Prizes

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 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  from Amazing Paper Grace.  (Please note:  Please be patient, your dies will come, we promise!)

Our Creative Team has inspiration for you today

Joanna Wisniewska
Teresa Horner
Kate Skonieczna
Melissa Bove
Ewelina Panka
Becca Feeken at Amazing Paper Grace

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!

In the meantime 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!