Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Boho Potpourri

 Welcome back crafty friends!
 
Where did June go already?  The month went by way too fast and we're into summer now.   It's time for the first challenge in July at the Double D Challenge Blog.  The theme is "Potpourri", a mix of things.  It can be colors, shapes, designs, whatever project you're inspired to create.  

The mood board shares some fun inspiration...

 I was inspired by the first photo and went with a Boho Potpourri theme.
Dream

I'm a fan of macrame from way back in my Boho days.  The first photo brought back memories of all the projects I completed through the years.  The macrame in the photo also reminds me of a dream catcher and crib mobile, two of the items I made many of as gifts for family and friends.
 
So, on that note, I pulled out a favorite macrame die I should use more often and some colors that are favorites for this Boho design. 
 
The background shiplap paper is turned vertically and framed with a zig zag slimline die cut in two different sizes.  I inked up white cardstock and die cut the macrame wall hanger from it.  The sparkly enamel dot colors were a perfect match to the hanger.  I die cut the sentiment using both colors in the hanger and layered them for dimension.
 
From my stash...
Bazzill Coral Cream, Soft Mint
Bo Bunny Willow Sage Candy Dots 
CTMH Mix In Shiplap DP
Elizabeth Designs Macrame Die
Memory Box Branch Die
Tim Holtz Abandoned Coral, Cracked Pistachio 
Tutti Designs Zig Zag Slimline Die
 
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Hope you stop back again soon!

 
 

11 comments:

Lia said...

Wow, this is awesome!! I have never seen this die before and it is GREAT!!
Lia xx

Darlene said...

Absolutely AWESOME! Oh yes, I remember those days when we had macrame plant hangers, dream catchers, etc etc. What an amazing die and you've certainly brought it to life! Beautifully done!!

Donna Phelan said...

Well that's just perfectly creative! That die cut is magnificent and I love your colors! Simply beautiful!

Diane said...

OMGosh, so creatively beautiful, what a perfect and unique die for our challenge!!

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, my! Your card was a beautiful surprise when I first saw it in the DD line up. I haven't seen a die like this and it's fabulous! Love how you were inspired, Vicki! I remember those macrame days well.

Barbara said...

This brings me right back to the macrame days! I think we all tried it, maybe?I love the colors and the idea of the branch.

Judy Woodland said...

Oh wow, what a cool die. I have never seen it before. LOVE how you have colored it, the whole card just pops. Simply GORGEOUS!!!

Barb Finnical said...

This is a very cool card, Vicki! I too used to macramé way back in the day. I have never seen this die before and I absolutely love it. I also like the way you shaded it in. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday. We appreciate your participation!

Donna Walls said...

Wow, such a blast from the past! I learned to Macrame in Middle School one summer between the 7th & 8th grade. That was many, many moons ago. Great card, and an awesome die. Thanks for sharing with us at The Paper Funday Challenge, we hope to see more of your creative designs soon.
Donna xx
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Vicky Wright said...

Great card Helen. Am loving the colours. Thanks so much for playing along with The Paper Funday Challenge.

Pamela said...

thank you for sharing this card with us at Moving Along w/ Time

Sweet!

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