Recipe for Happiness Layout

Hello ribbon lovers!  So excited to be sharing a shabby chic layout using Really Reasonable Ribbon products. 

I added a little shimmer and applied glitter glue to the Silky Crush Rose Ribbon and Theresa White Crochet Lace, along with a White Cottage Rose.

Next I added just a small amount of Silver Metallic Bakers Twine to the die cut.

Next I added a few recipes, buttons and extra watercolor die cuts o the layout.

I hope you enjoyed an easy an fun layout. Wishing you a creative day, dear friends.

Sheila

Watercolor Rainbows

{judy} Hello Ribbon Friends! Today I have a watercolor background to share:

We had a beautiful full rainbow over our Capitol last week, and it just inspired me to create a rainbow background. I used my Kuretake paints on watercolor paper. When it was dry, I stamped my sentiment (The Stamps of Life) in VersaFine Onyx Black ink. 

Since gold is associated with rainbows, I used Metallic Gold Baker's Twine, and wrapped it several times around my card, fanning it out. I then tied all the pieces together with a half bow and added some sequins (Pretty Posh) for sparkle! All of my layers are held together with Scor-Tape and Foam Tabs.

That's it for me today! Thanks for stopping by!

Just For You

{judy} One of my favorite "old" techniques is Direct to Paper, where your ink pad goes right on the paper for a fun, different kind of look.

I used two distress inks and stamped the cubes directly on to my watercolor paper in a geometric design, then spritzed the paper with water. After that was dry, I stamped my sentiment with VersaMark ink and embossed with Pearlized Amethyst EP. 

I added Gold Metallic Baker's Twine as fringe on both sides for embellishment to this comtemporary, mixed media card. In retrospect, it would have looked fun all the way down one side too. All my layers, and the fringe, are held together with Scor-Tape. There are many ways to use the Direct to Paper technique, with many different looks. If you have never tried it before, take a look at this tutorial. Have a great Sunday! 

Wishing

{judy} One of my very favorite ribbon styles is the beautiful wrinkled ribbon from May Arts. The RRR Store has so many gorgeous colors. It's so easy to work with and to add embellishments. My card today uses the beautiful White Wrinkled Ribbon:

I watercolored my main panel background using the Wrinkle Free Distress technique (funny, since my ribbon also has wrinkle in the name!), and added a die cut word from Simon Says Stamp. I tied a simple bow with the White ribbon and added some Gold Metallic Baker's Twine for added interest and to match the gold in my background paper. 

In the center I added a delicate and spring-y Apple Blossom from the Mixed Assortment. A few sequins for shine and I have a mixture of contemporary and traditional styles. I love how it turned out! All of my layers are held together with 3/8" Scor-Tape.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Celebrating Ba-BEES!

{judy} Happy Weekend Ribbon Lovers! Have you seen our new Challenge? It's all about Celebrations. Today I am celebrating the birth of a new niece last week with a non-traditional ba-bee (baby) card - submitted as my sample for our Challenge!

I stamped five bees in a row on Heavyweight White CS (Hobby Lobby), using the two-step stamping technique. I stamped the gold bodies first, then the overlay of black detail and wings. I used a stencil and lightly (and randomly) sponged over the bees in different directions with a brighter yellow ink. The fifth bee I cut out using the matching die (Dragonfly Dreams from Stampin' Up!) and layered it on my second bee above. You can see a little shadow underneath from being popped up using 3D Foam Tabs.

I adhered all my panels using Scor-Tape (I like the 1/4" and 3/8") and then stamped my sentiment. It is three separate words from a stamp set by The Alley Way Stamps. I love the play on words with "bee." I then wrapped my Metallic Gold Baker's Twine several times around the left side (this card opens like a book), added a heart charm (that matches the bees' gold), and tied a simple bow.

And it's ready to mail to Kate Elizabeth!

Be sure to join in our Challenge and play along. It's so fun to see what everyone makes, and what wonderful ideas you all have!

Twine Inlay Heart

{judy} Hello Ribbon Lovers! Today I am sharing a card made with the  
Twine Inlay technique. 
What is that? It's fun and simple and adds a special pizazz to your designs! 

Here are the steps to complete this card:
1. Make a watercolor wash background using watercolor paper.
2. Cut out a die cut shape or word. Stamp sentiment.
3. Lay the die cut layer on your card base, and trace the inside of your shape with a pencil, and add Scor-Tape around the edges.
4. Cut your twine in pieces slightly larger than the shape, and adhere closely together piece by piece (yes this part can be tedious if you have a large die cut, as I did, but I find it relaxing!).
5. Add foam tabs to pop up your card front, and adhere all layers!

I chose the beautiful SILVER METALLIC BAKER'S TWINE, but any twine or a combination of colors will look beautiful! Just be sure to lay the strips as closely together as you can. You can see on the right side of my heart a slight pink tinge. That's my pink cardstock showing through! Shading on my twine without even knowing it! Ha!

I hope you will give this a try! Thanks for stopping by today!

Sweet Cookie Cutter Ornament

Hello Ribbon Lovers!  I am here to share a sweet ornament that you can easily create today to hang on your tree or use as a present topper to give someone special.

I used beautiful ribbons from the  December Ribbon Club Assortment, a Pearl Heart Ribbon Slider, Molly Lace Ribbon, Bakers Twine Metallic, crystal, vintage cookie cutter, assorted papers, quote and image.

I punched a hole in the top and bottom of the cookie cutter ornament.  Next I lined the inside, added the image, white corrugated paper, Molly Lace and quote.  

Then using the Bakers Twine Metallic, I tied it through the crystal and attached it to the ornamnet.

Next, I added the bow, pearl slider and glued it into place.  Then I added another ribbon to make a hanger for the ornament. 

I hope you enjoyed a fun and easy project you can create just in time for the holidays!

Sheila