Friends Make the World Beautiful

One of the many things I love about Really Reasonable Ribbon is that they carry such a wide variety of products that we all use.  One of top ones being Adhesives.  If you've never checked out Scor-Tape, I would highly suggest doing so.  I use Scor-Tape to secure so many different things to be products.  Including, as on this card, chipboard pieces, ribbons and more.  You're always certain to find many sweet things you'd love to tuck in your basket before checkout.

I started with white cardstock.  The patterned papers, stickers and chipboard ephemera are all Emma's Shoppe by Crate Paper.  The cool perforated and ripped Ripped Notebook Cover Plate Die is from Picket Fence.  I ran several colors of Solid Baker's Twine through the perforated edges to add color.  The other trim is 3/8" Swiss Dot Pearl Pink with Hot Pink Dots Grosgrain Ribbon.  The fabulous friendship sentiment used on my card is from Bonnie Garby Designs, and can be found in her lovely Friendship Digital Stamp Set.

It's always a treat to have you stop by my blog to have a look around; and to have you leave me a comment is just icing on top of an already unexpected and greatly appreciated blessing.  Layering papers and ribbons is always a nice combination.  I was very tempted to use some Lace on this card, but I know that inventory is running low on this lovely trim.

I also ran some Solid Natural Baker's Twine down the left side of my card and wrapped it around the papers.  I love the texture and depth that papers, stickers and trims (among other things) offer to our cards and projects.  My thought process is that they make things more interesting.  Why not head over to Really Reasonable Ribbon and see what's calling your name today.  You won't regret it (especially all that delicious Baker's Twine).  Thanks for visiting today.

Blessings,

Karen

Having Fun With Really Reasonable Ribbon

Hello crafty peeps, and welcome by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog today as I (Karen) share a some fun projects with you.  There are SO many fabulous ribbons, trims, twines and goodies at Really Reasonable Ribbon that you're always sure to find just the right touches for every project.  Today I'm sharing five quick projects that each use some of my favorite trims.

While I was on vacation recently, I purchased a few new things at a fun scrapbook store including some die-cuts from My Favorite Things for making Chapstick/lip balm holders like the one above.  I love the Cherry Baker's Twine at the top of the holder.  Baker's Twine is a wonderful touch for so many projects.  And, at just $1 for 10 yards, you're going to want to pick up all 37 gorgeous colors carried at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

My second project is the HELLO card shown above.  It uses a kraft paper base, some woodgrain patterned paper, die-cut foliage and a stamped sentiment.  The finishing touch to this quick but sweet little card is some Natural Burlap String that's strung through a little brown button and tied into a bow.

None of the projects/cards I'm sharing today are terribly complicated, and none of them have a whole lot of Really Reasonable Ribbon product on them.  I guess my point was just to show everyone how a small accent, such as the Natural Burlap String or some Baker's Twine can add texture and personality to your art work.  By the way, Really Reasonable Ribbon also carries several fabulous Adhesives to help you securely attached your papers, ribbons, etc. onto your projects.

It's pretty much the same concept with this card (above) where I really wanted the focus to remain on the stamped sentiment and the pretty stamped leaves.  The Natural Burlap String used on this card really pulls in the color from the kraft base.  It's a simple addition, but again adds just a lovely completed touch.

The last card I'm sharing today again uses a kraft cardstock base and then a layer of white cardstock that's pressure embossed using an embossing folder.  There are a few gem stickers, but just to give the card that extra touch of love, a piece of Green Micro Gingham Ribbon was attached.  There really is a perfect trim for every project at Really Reasonable Ribbon, and we hope you will stop by often.  You'll always find loads of inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, and there's never a shortage of beautiful ribbons, trims, twines, Embellishments, Adhesives, Mulberry Flowers, and more waiting for you in the Really Reasonable Ribbon store.  Please visit again soon.

Blessings,

Karen

A Beary Merry Christmas

Hello everyone and Happy Monday to you all! It's hard to believe it's almost Christmas, hope you are all ready! So I created my card today for Really Reasonable Ribbon and My Makers Movement. I used Really Reasonable Ribbon's beautiful flowers, embellishments, adhesives, and ribbon.  All dies and stamps are from MMM. I hope you enjoy my post for today!

For my card today I chose to use this darling paper from Crate Paper, layered with red embossed card stock, and sewing in red. The sweet dies and stamps I used are from My Makers Movement Beary Christmas.

My ribbon bows were made using Really Reasonable Ribbons Winter Carnival Mix Ribbon Club , I absolutely LOVE these ribbons and they matched perfectly for my card. I also added Really Reasonable Ribbon's flowers (rose buds, rose, cherry blossoms, trellis roses) and embellishments on my card here. Bonnie carries so many beautiful flowers, ribbons and embellishments in the store, and can be found here! I will list all items below for easy finding.

Really Reasonable Ribbon supplies Used:
Trellis rose pink
cherry blossoms
Open Rose
Rose buds
Delicate Stitched Satin
 shell print Satin
Resin white flowers
scotch advanced tape refill
foam tabs

other items used:
My Makers Movement stamps and dies
Crate Paper Bundled Up
Bazzill card stock
copics to color
sewing machine
hot glue gun
wire cutters
gel pen white for dots
crafters edge die cutting machine

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Hugs to all,
Cheryl

Scripture Card and Tag

Hello to all our sweet blog friends!  It's Karen here today, and I thank you for stopping by to take a peek at this sweet little card and tag set I created for Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I recently picked up this fun new pack of Echo Park patterned papers, journalling cards and stickers at Tuesday Morning, and I used them - along with lots of wonderful products from the Really Reasonable Ribbon store to create this set.......and you can always find the PERFECT ribbons, trims and adornments to match all your colorful projects at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I attached the papers, journalling card and chipboard frame using strips of Scor-Tape.  Next, I stamped my sentiment, and then....the fun began.  I used several White, Turquoise, Light Blue, Pink, Red and White Double-Head Stamens, and a length of Ivory Burlap String and Olive Burlap String to start creating the floral cluster at the top left.  I also incorporated a few different Mulberry Leaves, and some Turquoise, Pink, Yellow and Dark Blue Open End Roses.

Down at the bottom in the chipboard frame, I added more of the sweet Double Head Stamens, Turquoise and Pink Sweetheart Blossoms, more Ivory Burlap String and different colors of sequins here and there.  A bit of machine stitching, and that's about it for the card.

I also made a cute little tag to tuck inside the card.  I created this by using the same Echo Park papers.  Using strips of Scor-Tape, I attached some thin pieces of the patterned papers as well as a width of Natural Crochet Lace.  I also attached some Pink, Blue, Turquoise and White Double Head Stamens, some Open End Roses and Mulberry Flowers. I added a small sentiment sticker, and then at the top of my tag, I added a cute new 12mm Mixed Color Fish Scale Round Cabochon from the Embellishments section.   The final touches on the top of my tag include the Blue Center Stitch Burlap Ribbon, Bright Pink Gingham Ribbon, and Light Pink Gingham Ribbon.   Really Reasonable Ribbon always helps make it easy to beautifully adorn all my projects.

Thanks for stopping by today, and please visit again soon.  There's always lots of great inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, as well as our monthly Blog Hop on the 13 of each month; so be sure to stop by there as well.

Blessings,

Karen