Proud To Be an American

Just one more day until we celebrate Independence Day here in the United States of America.  The 4th of July is a special day for our country, and it's an opportunity for each of us to thank God for all those who have served this great country to give us the freedoms and rights we enjoy today.  If we don't humble ourselves before God and start appreciating our country, all those rights and freedoms can be taken from us.  Be educated, friends.  America, as we now know and enjoy it, is worth protecting.  Let's celebrate our great country together and join in prayer for the future of our great country.  We truly are a blessed nation.

This simple patriotic card was created using a piece of watercolor paper that I rubbed with Tim Holtz crayons and then rubbed with my finger and a bit of water to "smudge" the colors in an attempt to create a flag in the background.  I used this as my backdrop and then cut the flag design using the Eyelet Rectangle Dies from Pretty Pink Posh.  I used the pierced holes created by this die-cut to add some Cherry Baker's Twine giving my border a POP of color.  My paper layers are held together using Scor-Tape.

I used the Patriotic Sentiment Stamp Set from Stamp Simply on my card.  This is a very simple card, but I wanted to show you all how quick and easy it is to create a fun card using Baker's Twine or other trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon to add accent and color to any project.  The Scor-Tape and 3-D Foam Tabs are everyday essentials for me (and for most crafters).  If you don't have a regular place to purchase your Adhesives - such as Scor-Tape and 3-D Foam Tabs, I hope you'll think of Really Reasonable Ribbon next time you need them.

I love how using 3-D Foam Tabs can give your cards added layers of paper that provide textures and charm like nothing else can do.  Incorporating fabrics, textiles, cardboard, etc. is always a cool touch; and Scor-Tape from Really Reasonable Ribbon will hold it all securely in place.  I hope my patriotic card today was a blessing and an inspiration to you, and all of us here at RRR wish you and your family a happy and blessed 4th of July.

Spread happiness,

Karen

Christmas Treats Mean LOVE

Welcome by, everyone.  It's your friend, Karen, posting today for Really Reasonable Ribbon which is always a FUN post for me.  It means I get to make whatever I want with any products I want, and I get to "frost" it all with lovely touches from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  That's easy and fun because Really Reasonable Ribbon carries a bit of everything; and I always have plenty of inspiration when I look to them for ideas and "frosting" (everything pretty that goes on a card).

I made this FUN card using some really sweet die-cuts from The Greetery.  I die-cut all my paper layers, and used pieces of Scor-Tape to attach those papers, the stickers and borders.  Yes, lots of layers happening here, I know.  Scor-Tape will hold everything securely in place - I can always count on that.  I ran a piece of Red & White Gingham Ribbon across my card, and I also added in some Bay Leaf Seam Binding and Cherry Baker's Twine to attach my rusty jingle bells.

There's an extra piece of the Red & White Gingham Ribbon tucked in on the left and secured with a mini staple.  I love how the ribbons give my cards so much rich texture.  I also stamped some small (retired) images from Paper Sweeties (postal cancel waves, Christmas circle).  The LOVE sentiment is from the Merry Stamp Set.  In the center of  my little snowflakes, I added a Red Plaid Fabric Covered Button.

As always, I tend to layer a lot onto my cards.  There's just something about all those wonderful bits and bobbits, layers and laces and all things spooled that call my name.  If you have any questions about something I used on this card, please let me know and I will get you the answer you need.  Most of the goodies I added are from Really Reasonable Ribbon. They carry so many great products.  Be sure to visit often, and to treat yourself to some special.

Blessings,

Karen

Sweet Button Card

Hello, and welcome!  It's so nice to have you visit us today.  It's Karen Letchworth today sharing a sweet card I created for Really Reasonable Ribbon using some older patterned papers from my stash.  They are from October Afternoon's 5 & Dime collection.  Well, actually it's just one piece of patterned paper from this collection, but I used both sides of it.  Once I had the patterned paper in place, I added half of a vintage cream doily on the bottom of my card, and then I ran a width of Forsythia Seam Binding across my card to create a border.  Did you know that Seam Binding comes in 24 gorgeous colors, and costs just $0.30/yard?  Yup!  It's just $1.50 for five yards of this amazing trim.

Next, I die-cut a button card and stamped it with a button-themed stamp set.  I attached the button card using two small strips of Scor-Tape (a fabulous long-lasting Adhesive).  I attached four buttons to the button card, and ran some Lemonwood Striped Baker's Twine through the center of the white button, and a bit of Olive Burlap String through the holes in the red button.  On the left of the button card, I attached a sweet bow cluster that includes a few White Double-Head Stamens, Baby Pink Double-Head Stamens, and Red Double-Head Stamens, a piece of the Forsythia Seam Binding, a length of Dusty Olive Seam Binding and some knotted Cherry Baker's Twine, and is topped with a White Flatback Pearl.

Did you know that almost every single day, you can find a lovely new project right here on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog to inspire you?  It's true...LOTS of great inspiration and all kinds of fabulous ideas for using all of the wonderful products found at Really Reasonable Ribbon, joining our monthly Blog Hops, and to to learn about special sales and promotions taking place in the RRR Shop.  We hope you'll visit often.  Thanks again for visiting us today.

Have a great week!

Karen

Advent Calendars

{judy} When my kids were little, I made them each (I have two) a miniature felt Christmas tree - a styrofoam cone covered in felt and glittery trims. Each day of Advent, they would receive a little ornament to hang on their tree with a cute straight pin. They outgrew their trees (they were getting crowded anyway!) and we moved on to different kinds of Advent celebrations. 

Today I want to share a little treat bag with you that can be used for any age - including children who are now grown with families of their own.

I used a die cut treat bag (Sweet Treat Tent) from Reverse Confetti, but you could cut your own just as easily without a die. The inside has a flat bottom for your treats to sit on in a little Ziplock bag. I decorated all 25 bags with little number tags from some Doodlebug designer paper. The tree tag is part of a set called Triplits Tag Die Set by the Stamps of Life. I embossed the bag die with a snowflake embossing folder, and then assembled the bag using Scor Tape of a couple of different widths.

I finished it off with some cute festive and fun trims: Mini Ric Rac and Cherry Baker's Twine. It would also look super cute with Christmas Baker's Twine (below).

I used pearls for my embellishments, but there are many other things you could use to decorate as well. Take a peek at all the new embellishments in the RRR Store! 

Untie the twine and you have a cute Advent Calendar in a Treat Bag! These were fun to make, and are a great way to use small pieces of trims, as well as patterned paper scraps!

Favorite Recipes Album

Hello Really Reasonable fans!  Jan here to share a Recipe Album.  I've used Cherry Baker's Twine on the spine as well as wrapping it around the recipe cards.  The die is called "Shadowbox Die" by Accucut.  All the little vintage images are Crafty Secrets.  Have you applied for the "Really Reasonable Ribbon" Design Team call?  You still have time to get your application to Bonnie, so don't delay :)