Perfectly Poised Shabby Chic Card

Hello, Ribbon Lovers!  I've had such fun this month with the March Ribbon Club Assortment, how about you?  I had just enough Charcoal Checkerboard Satin Ribbon to make a fabulous bow cluster on this Perfectly Poised Shabby Chic Card.

This chic color combo is perfectly paired for the Poised Collection from Authentique Paper.

Yellow Organza Ribbon adds a jolt of color to the bow cluster that I tied with my Zutter Bow it All Tool. 

TIP: Brush Wild Orchid Crafts Cottage Roses with Hickory Smoke Distress Ink to add definition and depth to the lovely petals. 

And here's a peek at the inside!

It's fun to add color, texture and dimension to a card with ribbons and flowers!  I hope I've shared some tips and tricks you can use in your own crafty adventures!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Enjoy Your Retirement Masculine Card

Hello, Ribbon Lovers!  I love to make masculine cards just as much as I enjoy making frilly feminine ones.  And the March Ribbon Club Assortment is filled with great ribbons for masculine cards! 

Charcoal Checkerboard Satin Ribbon is the perfect complement for this gatefold style card.  

                

Attach the ribbon to the back of the card with 1/2" Scor-Tape.

To add a pop of color to the inside panel of the card, I added 3/8" Red Mini Swiss Dots Satin to a strip of 1/4" Scor-Tape.  I love the way this brightens up the inside of the card.

This card measures 4 1/4" x 6 1/4" and is made with one sheet of 8 1/2" x 11 cardstock.  I simply trimmed the height to 6 1/4" then scored at 4 1/4" and again at 8 1/2 to make the card base.

I think I'm going to have lots of fun making cards with this month's ribbon club.  How about you?

Thanks for stopping by!
Cheerio,
kathy