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Thursday, 5 July 2012

Three minute Lovely as a Tree twinchie

Lovely as a Tree what? I hear you ask. Twinchie! A twinchie is a two inch square piece of artwork and I am so excited to have found a new challenge blog dedicated to them. It's called Show us your Twinchies and is a fortnightly challenge (which is helpful for people like me who have no sense of time!) The first one was launched a few days ago and it looks great fun - and of course with a brilliant name like that, it would be rude not to join in! Here's my twinchie:


It's Three Minute Thursday here so my twinchie had to be very quick and simple - more in the nature of a doodle than a piece of artwork! I cut a piece of watercolour paper and sponged in a background before stamping my trees. Then I tapped a bit of colour onto the bare branches with a couple of markers and gave it a quick once over with an aqua painter. The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes which contains a load of sentiments the perfect size for this kind of scale.


I mounted my twinchie onto an Early Espresso card base which I'd scored with my Simply Scored for a bit of interest. This is one of the quickest ways of making a background I know! You may be wondering why I'm sounding so chirpy while making a sympathy card but it's not required thank goodness - it's just for my stash.

Here's what you'll need to make today's card:
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Marina Mist, Pacific Point, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Always Artichoke
Card stock: Early Espresso, watercolour paper
Other: Markers, aqua painter, Simply Scored, stamp-a-majig
I'd be delighted to order any of these items for you and can have them delivered to your address in the UK. I'm committed to providing excellent customer service and am always happy to offer help and advice. To place your order, just send me an email or give me a call on 01280 820593. Your free brad and ribbon set will be added automatically to any order of £45 or more.

Now I can't be hanging around here chatting as we have a birthday going on in our family today and I have a very special chocolate cake to bake! Happy birthday to my hubby - yes Simon, I know you're reading this!

I'll be back tomorrow with a card that happened because I had a pair of scissors in my hand! See you then,

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37 comments:

  1. jimlynn5 July 2012 at 00:48

    Vicky, that really sounds like a fun challenge - I'll go check it out!
    This is SO PRETTY! The sponging for the sky is wonderful and love the way you did the trees. Of course the scoring just add that pop to it too.
    Fabulous card!
    Lynn

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  2. Karen Aicken5 July 2012 at 01:39

    Oooooo, this is so cool! Love the technique you used for the trees and your scoring is the perfect touch.
    Cheers, Karen

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  3. Sasha5 July 2012 at 01:51

    Love your 'Twinchie' Vicky. Fabulous watercolour effect and your scoring is perfection! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! to your hubby xx

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  4. Pauline5 July 2012 at 06:20

    Beautiful twinchie Vicky, it looks like a watercolour painting!

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  5. Alison xx5 July 2012 at 07:16

    Great card, love the idea of a twinchie !! Happy Birthday to your husband, enjoy your chocolate cake !! A xx

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  6. Anonymous5 July 2012 at 08:12

    Beautiful card Clare. Lovely as a Tree is my hubby's favourite SU stamp set.

    Send Birthday wished to your hubby, happy cake baking and have a wonderful family day!

    Big hugs xx

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  7. Victoria5 July 2012 at 08:18

    Your hubby is probably just reading your blog to check that you are intending to make him a cake and that you're saying nice things about him after he saw the inchie card you made for him!
    This is like a little two inch square of Vicky.... love it!

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  8. Jane Goldman5 July 2012 at 09:00

    Beautiful - just my kind of card - I love all those smart little details like the angle where grass meets sky and the lovely inked edge ! Have a great family celebration for your husband's birthday ! Jane x

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  9. Suze Bain5 July 2012 at 09:22

    Super twinchie card Vicky, I LOVE how you've done the trees. Have a lovely family day. xx

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  10. Barbara5 July 2012 at 09:29

    Hi Vicky, I love this twinchie, it's so 'serene'. Aren't they great for quick toppers? Looking forward to seeing your future entries and I'm now following your blog too, such lovely work. Thank you for joining our very first challenge, Barbara xx

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  11. Fiona5 July 2012 at 09:30

    Show us your Twinchie's ??? It sounds faintly obscene, but you've made a lovely job of this sympathy card and I love the water coloury effect you've given the trees. Happy Birthday to the Hubster, my nephew and Auntie also have birthdays today.

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  12. Gibmiss5 July 2012 at 10:05

    Hi vicky
    Love the word twinches..... And i love your card ..... Fabby idea.....
    Hugs sylvie xxxxx

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  13. Gibmiss5 July 2012 at 10:06

    Hi vicky
    Happy birthday to Simon.... Hope he has a great day....
    Hugs sylvie xxx

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  14. Sarn5 July 2012 at 10:09

    I really love your Twinchie and the card you made with it. I think Twinchie's might become addictive don't you?

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  15. Canonbury creations5 July 2012 at 10:27

    Such a fab word twinchie eh? And yours is no exception Vicky, I love trees:) Happy birthday to your husband and enjoy the cake !
    Val x

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  16. Helen5 July 2012 at 10:42

    Love the idea of a "twinchie" and think it's time to invest in a Simply Scored thingy. Hope the family enjoys the birthday celebrations. Helen (Sydney)

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  17. Jenny Marples5 July 2012 at 12:40

    I never know how you produce works of art in three minutes. This is an absolute stunner. Happy birthday Simon! Hugs, Buttons x

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  18. Eileen5 July 2012 at 13:06

    Beautiful... just beautiful! Thanks for joining us in our Twinchie challenge ... two more maybe????
    E xx

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  19. Ardyth5 July 2012 at 13:07

    I love that many of your SU! cards are not immediately recognizeable as SU! product. (this is a compliment, by the way - keep reading!). It means that you are very clever and creative in using the products that everyone has in ways that not everyone does. Love seeing your work!

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  20. Paper Creations by Shirley5 July 2012 at 13:14

    Gorgeous Twinchie, love the tiny scene !

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  21. Zoe5 July 2012 at 14:19

    This is stunning, thank you for entering the show us your twinchies challenge, looking forward to see more in the future, good luck. Zoe xxx

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  22. G Peplow5 July 2012 at 16:26

    Hi Vicky, Your twinchie is a beauty, love the whole idea of the 2" by 2" :0)
    Thank you so much for your lovely comments and a very Happy Birthday to your hubby, Gay xxx

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  23. M5 July 2012 at 19:55

    I've been thinking about this challenge for days and just can't decide what to make! love your twinchie, and the card you've used it on - so pretty. M x

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  24. Helen5 July 2012 at 20:57

    Love your twinchie!!! (Ooer, sounds a bit rude, LOL!)

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  25. Anonymous5 July 2012 at 21:39

    Happy birthday to Simon and hope you have a wonderful celebration without any mishaps . Your twinchie is amazing, love the little image beautifully done and the water colou effect is fantastic. You are rubbing salt into the wound with your scoring . I seem to remember commenting on how good you are at it and hoe bad I am and lo and behold you have gone and done it again !!!!

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  26. Stamps and Paper5 July 2012 at 22:04

    Love these twin hues that are around at the moment and your twinchie is fabulous

    Anne

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  27. Bonnie6 July 2012 at 00:08

    I love your twinchie and the card you made with it! How fun! Enjoy the birthday festivities and Happy Birthday to your DH.

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  28. Irene6 July 2012 at 08:19

    Vicky your little scene and card are brilliant. The main card colour is gorgeous, and with the embossing just perfect.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  29. Unknown6 July 2012 at 15:02

    This is so lovely Vicky what a fabulous image well done you are so clever to do thids yourself its fabulous, Hugs Elaine

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  30. Unknown6 July 2012 at 15:02

    THIS ...oops typo sorry Hugs Elaine

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  31. Julie6 July 2012 at 16:42

    Hi Vicky, sorry I've not called by much this week, don't know where the time's gone. I love your "Twinchie", aren't they fun!It looks brilliant on your scored background(must give this a go) I'm using mine as little pieces of art to adorn my crafty cabin, I think I could end up an addict:D

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  32. Aquarius7 July 2012 at 16:00

    This is a lovely example of a twinchie and great to see it used on a card in this way.

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  33. GinaA7 July 2012 at 16:04

    So beautiful, a perfect tiny work of art.

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  34. Deborah Frings8 July 2012 at 13:07

    Wow! This really is a tiny work of art - just wonderful, and I do like the detail on the card base too!

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  35. Jenny9 July 2012 at 13:56

    I love love love this mini piece of artwork...need to check out this new challenge!!
    I also love what you've done with the card base, such a simple idea but utterly stunning.
    Sorry I'm playing catch up...I'm up to my eyeballs with emulsion and paintbrushes!!
    Jenny x

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  36. Linda13 July 2012 at 20:55

    Gorgeous twinchie - a realy work of art. And i love how you've made it into a card too - great job! xx

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  37. AB. 23 July 2012 at 11:54

    Oh I just LOVE the idea of a 'twinchie' - how cool! Your card is stunning!! xx

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I'd love to know what you think. Do leave me a comment - it always makes my day! Vicky x


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