Friday, 5 April 2013

Creative Expressions Sheer Inspiration Blog Hop

It is giveaway Blog Hop Time!


If you haven't seen it already Creative Expressions is having a Ribbon inspired blog hop and all the DT have made some gorgeous and inspiring items using, yep you guessed it, Creative Expressions Ribbons!

I hope you have been hoping along and leaving a comment at each of the blogs as there are some £15 crafty stash bundles (including Creative Expressions Ribbons, That Special Touch masks and art supplies from Cosmic Shimmer) up for grabs and several chances of winning if you comment on each of the DT's blogs. 

And there is no exception today with my Creative Expressions Ribbon make that I've called 'Heart Strings'. Up for grabs are the ribbons and my favourite brads I've used in this make plus the Creative Expressions first and second project books - so don't forget to leave a comment!


For my make I've used the ribbons and turned them into a working surface by gluing them onto card and painting them with Gesso.


For the heart I backed the ribbon with Vilene Bondaweb then used ribbon like a fabric to make the quilted, distressed heart. The screws holding the heart strings are the Creative Expressions screw top brads. The whole piece is backed onto a 6 x 6 clear-primed canvas board.


You still have time to go checkout the rest of the DT's amazing ribbon makes and to sign up to their giveaways as the hop is open until Sunday and the winners will be announced on the Creative Expression blog on Monday.


Here is the blog list:

Tracy Evans
Trish Latimer
Jean Gursoy
Trace Metcalfe
Gillian Simson
Tracey Laughton
Shary Nettleship 
Michelle Webb
Kim Dellow (you are here!)



Good luck!

Kim

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110 comments:

  1. Lucy Edmondson5 April 2013 at 10:02

    This is gorgeous, Kim, I absolutely love it! I have some ribbon like this so I might try it - such good ideas coming from your team,

    Lucy x

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  2. Unknown5 April 2013 at 10:03

    This is a great project super idea for ribbons I must have a go at this
    thanks for sharing

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  3. Trish Latimer5 April 2013 at 10:03

    Oh my gosh that is beautiful....the heart is a genius idea!!! T xx (don't put me in the giveaway draw, don't think its allowed!!!!)

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  4. Linda495 April 2013 at 10:04

    How very clever. Interesting one to do.

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  5. TDQ Karen5 April 2013 at 10:05

    What a brilliant idea, love those brads. Great texture, the heart is very clever xx

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  6. Helen5 April 2013 at 10:06

    Gorgeous heart, Kim!! I have completed the hop, it was already, it was great fun.

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  7. Nananne5 April 2013 at 10:09

    What an imagination you have to come up with such a clever and inspired idea of making the heart and background out of ribbon in totally different ways, also love the brads!

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  8. Rachel Taylor5 April 2013 at 10:12

    Gorgeous ! What a fabulous idea ,you are clever !
    Crafty hugs Rachel taylor

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  9. catherine5 April 2013 at 10:19

    Such a fantastic creation Kim and love the layout and use of the ribbon. Love the red so striking with it all. Such a great blog hop
    x catherine

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  10. Sheila - Ginger5 April 2013 at 10:21

    What a wonderful creation Kim ....just love that heart! So very clever.

    Love Sheila xx

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  11. CraftyJo5 April 2013 at 10:26

    What a great idea - I'm not very 'good' with ribbons but this does inspire me :)

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  12. englishrose8975 April 2013 at 10:29

    Great idea, my daughter has just got into sewing so I will send her a link to your blog. Sally

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  13. Sandra5 April 2013 at 10:37

    Oh Kim, What a fab idea, I have seen so many fabulous ideas ths past few days on this Brilliant Blog Hop!!
    I hope Creative Expressions do it again, I have now discovered lots more blogs that I would like to follow, including yours, such a fabulous source of inspiration,thanks.
    Crafty Hugs Kim,
    Sandra Riley

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  14. crafty lady5 April 2013 at 10:40

    Hi Kim
    Love this and you've given me a idea, my nephew is getting married in Aug. I could get a horseshoe and cover it with ribbon and hang a heart like yours hanging in the middle, or could be a copy cat and make this as a wall hanging for their new home. Thank you for sharing amazing what you have all done with ribbon and thank you for all your hard work, great instructions and photos. Thank you team Creative Expressions what great products and a inspiring Blog Hop!


    Hugs
    Fiona P
    xxxx

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  15. Helen5 April 2013 at 10:52

    What a great idea. Love this xx

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  16. Kaz 5 April 2013 at 10:54

    Really cool idea! Love love love!
    Kaz x

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  17. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans5 April 2013 at 10:55

    Gorgeous Kim, love how you have used the ribbon in the background and to create your heart. Love the brads too. Great make Kim. Tracy x

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  18. hazel young5 April 2013 at 11:09

    Wow gorgeous stunning love it xx hazel

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  19. Debbie5 April 2013 at 11:13

    would never have thought about using the ribbons in this way - great ideas thank you !

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  20. gwen705 April 2013 at 11:15

    WOW this is gorgeous, the design team this week have come up with some wonderful ideas and this is no exception, love it

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  21. hollyberry5 April 2013 at 11:17

    This is an amazing use of the ribbon I absolutely love it.Thank you for your inspiration on how to use ribbon in other ways than just making bows with it.

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  22. Unknown5 April 2013 at 11:20

    Gives people brill inspiration, love the ideas, love love love it .

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  23. Gillian ....5 April 2013 at 11:20

    Fabulous art Kim, love the use of the ribbon in the background (love). x

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  24. Pinksparklegirl5 April 2013 at 11:24

    Wow, i love this idea for ribbon, have completed the blog hop and got some great ideas xx

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  25. JayBe5 April 2013 at 11:31

    Yet another stunning idea for the ribbon, Kim - love your distressed ribbon heart. Thanx for the chance to win in the hop.
    Hugz, Jan xx

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  26. melanie5 April 2013 at 11:33

    Such a stunning project you are all so clever Hope there will be more like it .Melanie

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  27. lesley5 April 2013 at 11:42

    Hi Kim wow I really love what you've done with the ribbon, the heart looks lovely. I've never really done any sewing but I might have to try this as it looks so sweet and seems relatively easy to do!! Lol hope creative expressions do this blog hop again as I have really enjoyed it and have got a lot of ideas from it. Love Lesley x

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  28. Unknown5 April 2013 at 11:46

    This is so lovely and unusual. well done!
    karen

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  29. Inkypinkycraft5 April 2013 at 11:48

    A really great make hugstrace x

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  30. christina5 April 2013 at 11:49

    Woild love tjese ribbons yourprojects are fab! !!!!xx

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  31. christina5 April 2013 at 11:49

    Woild love tjese ribbons yourprojects are fab! !!!!xx

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  32. Jeannie5 April 2013 at 12:02

    What a beautiful idea, it makes you want to stroke it.
    A fabulous ending to a week of great ideas.
    Jeannie xxx

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  33. Fuchsia5 April 2013 at 12:06

    Its so shabby chic Kim I love it I really dont get my sewing machine out enough but this is very inspirational .Hopefully when I get my own craftroom I will have it out and leave it out LOL
    Thank you x

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  34. Jenny Marples5 April 2013 at 12:11

    Would never have thought of using the ribbon as a base in that way - genius! Hugs, Jenny x

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  35. Jassy5 April 2013 at 12:12

    Fabulous idea, I love sewn projects and you have certainly inspired me to do more!

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  36. lydia jordan5 April 2013 at 12:19

    What a great and unusual project. Love it.
    Thank for the inspiration.
    Lydia

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  37. Ian5 April 2013 at 12:23

    what a simply stunning Card kin. I think I might have to dip my toe into mixed media. so beautiful.

    Ian

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  38. Jackie T5 April 2013 at 12:25

    Such a good use of ribbon. Thank you for sharing. Jackie

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  39. Pat L5 April 2013 at 12:30

    Love your red ribbon heart, the blog hop has been inspiring hope you do it again soon

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  40. Linda5 April 2013 at 12:31

    Hi Kim,
    This is gorgeous, what a fab idea. Love the heart!
    Thoroughly enjoyed the blog hop. Brilliant DT with so many fantastic ideas. Thank you for all the inspiration. Linda xx

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  41. val5 April 2013 at 12:56

    This is so clever love this ribbon
    and all of your cards .xxxx val

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  42. baconbits5 April 2013 at 12:57

    Morning sorry afternoon Kim
    Who would have thought that ribbon could be so versatile. This is a very inspirational make.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  43. val5 April 2013 at 12:57

    love this it is so clever love all your cards .xxxxx val

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  44. Unknown5 April 2013 at 13:24

    What an inspired project, really clever use of the ribbons which can be adapted for so many occasions. This blog hop has given me so many ideas. Best wishes Jackie D

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  45. Nicola5 April 2013 at 13:26

    Stunning creation Kim, I am useless with ribbon but you have imspired me to open up my long lost stash. Love all the texture, stitched detail on this wee beauty xx

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  46. Pamela5 April 2013 at 13:26

    I love the combination of fabric and metal. A delightful art piece! Thanks for sharing!

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  47. Canonbury creations5 April 2013 at 13:38

    What an unusual way to use the ribbon Kim, very effective and I love that heart:)
    Val x

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  48. Dawn Louise5 April 2013 at 13:40

    What a super duper piece of art, so tactile and lovely to enjoy seeing. really like the idea of background made entirely from the ribbon. thanks for sharing and for chance to win. crafty hugs x

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  49. Pat5 April 2013 at 13:45

    This is really gorgeous. I really don't know where you get your ideas from. Thank you anyway for sharing them with us.
    Pat xx

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  50. Tracy Heaton5 April 2013 at 14:09

    Love the inventive use of ribbon. Very clever

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  51. Gill5 April 2013 at 14:20

    What a great idea! I love it!
    thanks Kim!

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  52. Unknown5 April 2013 at 15:12

    Absolutely fab, what a great idea for using ribbons, thanks for the inspiration
    Hilary

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  53. smag535 April 2013 at 15:19

    This is lovely Kim.I just love this ribbon.
    Thank you for sharing your ideas with us.
    xx Sheila H xx

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  54. Donna Jones5 April 2013 at 15:35

    Hi Kim,

    Stunning canvas, love the stitched border and of course the padded tattered heart, great use of ribbon to create the background too :-)

    Donna Jones

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  55. Ita5 April 2013 at 15:39

    Hi Kim what a great idea to use the ribbons ,thank you for the inspiration
    Smiles
    Ita

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  56. darcydaydream5 April 2013 at 16:47

    I've loved all the clever ideas with ribbon.
    Christine in Darcy...xx

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  57. Ann5 April 2013 at 16:48

    Oh wow Kim what a gorgeous project!! And a clever idea of using gesso with the ribbon, fab effect!! TFS & I really need to have a wee try at this too!!!
    Fantastic Blog Hop from all the team!
    Hugs, Ann xx

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  58. Craftynanny5 April 2013 at 17:02

    What a clever idea. The inspiration and skills used by all the bloggers are amazing thank you to all xx

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  59. Unknown5 April 2013 at 17:22

    Hi Kim, love this blog hop and have found so many different uses for ribbon, what clever ladies you all are. Love you project and may have to give it a try.

    Wilma x x

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  60. ria gall5 April 2013 at 17:36

    Hi Kim
    What a fantastic make so lovely to see the ribbon in such a different way. I love how you have made the background fabby
    Ria

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  61. Caroleecrayon5 April 2013 at 17:58

    Wow you are very clever, what a project with ribbons. Thanks for sharing
    Carole

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  62. Jane5 April 2013 at 18:04

    What a lovely project you made for the hop, it was really great to come back to day and see it. Great heart! Have a crafty weekend, x

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  63. Unknown5 April 2013 at 18:10

    Wow Wow Wow. another fabulous idea. I have been so inspired by all the blogs I cant wait to start my crsting weekend......oh thats now it's Friday !!!!!!

    Hugs n stuff and thank you all

    Carol B








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  64. Megan's Little Piece of Heaven (LPH)5 April 2013 at 18:14

    Well worth the wait a lovely design. Wishihad this much talent

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  65. lilygee5 April 2013 at 18:34

    A simple idea Kim but beautifully put together and very effective - love the sewing.
    Jean xx

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  66. Sioux P5 April 2013 at 18:44

    Ooooh! yet another very different idea. Absolutely brilliant love it, sure I shall have to pinch that one and try it out, assuming you don't mind of course. Think they are all fantastic and thank you all for such inspiration.

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  67. Anonymous5 April 2013 at 19:32

    Love this make so homely x

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  68. Barbara5 April 2013 at 20:30

    Beautiful card, love the heart. Very inspirational blog hop, really enjoyed it.

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  69. MagsB5 April 2013 at 20:50

    What a gorgeous design, this is beautiful!

    Love Mags B x

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  70. Cazzy5 April 2013 at 20:57

    Kim you are so clever, I love it! This has been a great hop with so many different ideas, and that ribbon looks so versatile.

    Carol x

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  71. nzillingworth5 April 2013 at 21:18

    Love the brads that look like screws. Padded cards now that is now. Something i will have to try.
    Thanks for the inspiration.

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  72. Redanne5 April 2013 at 21:19

    Hi Kim, I would never have guessed that you used ribbon to make a fabric like background for your card and also the heart. Great inspiration! Hugs, Anne x

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  73. Mrs B5 April 2013 at 21:29

    Hi Kim
    What an unusual way of using ribbons as the background! I love the screw head brads as well.

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  74. Rocky5 April 2013 at 21:43

    What a fab heart and I love the stitching.

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  75. granny sue5 April 2013 at 21:56

    A very different project, love what you have done with the ribbon. SueL

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  76. Cinders615 April 2013 at 22:08

    This Hop has opened up endless possibilities for the use of ribbon!! Can't wait to have a play now. Gillian x

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  77. JaneC5 April 2013 at 22:08

    Wow, this is really lovely; will have to give this a try. Love the use of screw head brads.

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  78. Unknown5 April 2013 at 22:23

    This blog hop is making me look at ribbon in a totally different way! I love your heart creation, it's brilliant x

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  79. Natasha5 April 2013 at 22:46

    Great project Kim, love the way that you've used the ribbon. Will definately have to give this a try. TFS & for the chance to win. Hugs xNx

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  80. carol edwards5 April 2013 at 22:48

    Hi Kim great project thans for insiration

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  81. magpie5 April 2013 at 23:00

    This is lovely Kim. It's been a joy blog hopping & seeing all the different creations that everyone has made. It's certainly opened my eyes to lots of different ideas. I certainly love this project, I just wasn't/aren't very good at sewing....still! It's great! xx Love Karen xx

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  82. MRS DUCK5 April 2013 at 23:00

    Good evening everyone. You would never guess this was made from ribbon. Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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  83. Rossella6 April 2013 at 00:03

    Great project
    Rosie x

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  84. Nan G6 April 2013 at 00:06

    Cool idea! Love the look of the whole piece.

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  85. Disco Queen6 April 2013 at 01:29

    Kim, Wow! Your canvas is seriously cool. I don't know which idea I like best - using the ribbon as a background covered in gesso (big gesso fan at the moment :-) ) or using it as a fabric. I have to try both. Thanks for the inspiration. Theresa x

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  86. Crafting Newbie6 April 2013 at 01:34

    OMG! Kim, I want this canvas. I can't believe it actually sounds doable for a newbie. It will mean raiding my daughter's stash though as I don't have the brads & can't wait for them to arrive. Hope she doesn't notice ;-) Barbara x

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  87. jasann6 April 2013 at 02:42

    This is a lovely creation, how talented you are, thanks for sharing,

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  88. Jackie6 April 2013 at 06:24

    Such a clever idea. Thanks for the inspiration. Jackie x

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  89. Unknown6 April 2013 at 06:57

    Wow what an amazing idea! Would never have thought of doing that

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  90. The Taming of the Glue6 April 2013 at 07:40

    Great use of ribbon and lovely finished piece of artwork.

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  91. Rose in Chester6 April 2013 at 07:47

    What a lovely idea to use the ribbons in that way - now I can use all my leftovers.

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  92. CreativSpirit6 April 2013 at 08:06

    Absolutely beautiful, love those gorgeous striped ribbons.

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  93. Desire Fourie6 April 2013 at 08:13

    This is so creative. Love the creative sewing.
    {Would love you to visit my blog and join my 500-Follower Give-Away. Thank you so much if you already have entered and good luck.}
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  94. Rachel Taylor6 April 2013 at 09:45

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  95. Michelle6 April 2013 at 10:10

    Such a beautiful project. I can see this in an open frame either sitting on a sideboard, table or hanging on the wall. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Michelle E x

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  96. Unknown6 April 2013 at 11:38

    Wow this is just gorgeous! love it. Don't know what I would do without you lovely bloggers that keeps us all inspired :)

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  97. Trulyblessed6 April 2013 at 16:40

    Lovely project. Will have to try this.

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  98. xxcalamityxx6 April 2013 at 23:36

    This is stunning, love love love it !! xhugsx Nikki

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  99. Carol Plume7 April 2013 at 07:17

    What a great idea

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  100. Caroline7 April 2013 at 07:52

    Thanks to Trish Latimer I found your blog & beautiful heart & great idea for ribbons! All the blog hops have been inspiring. TFS :)

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  101. The Sparkly Fairy7 April 2013 at 16:47

    Gorgeous! Love this project. Thanks for leaving a comment on my work x

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  102. Faye7 April 2013 at 17:46

    Love,love, love. You are so clever. X

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  103. nattyboots7 April 2013 at 18:41

    AWW i love this idea ,and have enjoyed my first ever blog hope ,you are all so talented and have given such good ideas thank you

    Elaine H X

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  104. Anonymous7 April 2013 at 19:07

    love the brads and like the ideas of using ribbons. Might have to try this . Juliew

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  105. Julia S-W7 April 2013 at 21:30

    Love the idea of using the ribbon with gesso as a background. Anything with a heart gets my vote! Really enjoyed seeing everyone's work. Thanks for your comment on my blog.
    Juliax

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  106. Sue7 April 2013 at 22:23

    Kim this is wonderful, what a fantastic way to use ribbon, and anyone who can use a sewing machine is a true genius :-) x

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  107. Words and Pictures7 April 2013 at 23:08

    What a totally fabulous make... that ticking heart is to die for, and I love it strung up with those industrial brads! Shabby paper and the burlap background... could it be any more perfect?!
    Alison x

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  108. Traceyr8 April 2013 at 17:36

    ♥ Brilliant project Kim. :)

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  109. Lynn Stevens9 April 2013 at 00:53

    Kim I adore your little pin strip heart. Its FAB!!!
    hugs Lynn

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  110. JustKraft11 April 2013 at 15:00

    JustKraft Your ideas are simply fabulous. Thanks for such creative ideas!!

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