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

Hippety Hoppity Here Comes the Easter Bunny!

Hello, Ribbon Lovers!  Here in North Carolina, the grass is getting green, the trees are starting to bud, and the daffodils are poking up out of the ground.  Spring is definitely on the way, and you know that means the Easter Bunny will be here soon!  Time to break out our March Ribbon Club Assortment and make beautiful springtime projects!

This is my very first Easter card of 2018.  Don't you just love these sweet little Easter Bunnies?  I've dressed this card up with Turquoise Shimmer Satin Ribbon from the March Ribbon Club Assortment.  This assortment is perfect for springtime crafting!   I've topped it off with a loopy Ivory Burlap String Bow and a flower from my stash.

I've tucked a bunch of little Easter treats into pockets on the inside of the card.

The upper pocket has this sweet little tag and a mini envelope filled with a tiny wrapped chocolate.

The bottom pocket has this cutie patootie tea bag wallet and honey stick inside.  I've dressed up the honey stick with a double loop bow tied with Green Flash Diamond Satin Ribbon.

I hope I've shared some ribbon tips and tricks that you can use in your own Easter crafting. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cheerio,
kathy

Spring Bouquet Card

Hello ribbon lovers.  Today, I am sharing an easy spring bouquet card using one of the beautiful ribbons in the Really Reasonable Ribbon's March Ribbon Club Assortment.

I am loving the spring color assortment in this month's Ribbon Club Assortment pack.

These ribbons are so versatile to use for all your spring crafting needs.

For this card, I used a black and white flower image.  Next, I used watercolors to add a soft pop of color to this card.

Then I added a little glimmer by adding some Stickles to complete the card.

I hope you enjoyed another fun and easy project using beautiful ribbons.  Wishing you a creative day, dear friends.

Really Reasonable Guest Designer Lisa Somerville

Hi everyone, my name is Lisa Somerville and I'm excited to be the Guest Designer today for Really Reasonable Ribbon!  Today I'm sharing two projects here on the RRR Blog, and also two projects on my blog. 

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For my first project, I created a card, showcasing the beautiful Brown Wrinkled Ribbon.  I'm in love with the quality and richness of this Wrinkled Ribbon.  The quote is from Our Daily Bread Designs Quote Collection 1, stamped in Brown Sugar on a piece of Authentique Pattern Paper.  To create the Ribbon Treatment, I tied a Triple Bow using Becca's Peg Bow Maker and the Brown Wrinkled Ribbon.  Then added a flower to the center that was cut using the Silhouette Cameo, and Authentique Pattern Paper.  To further embellish, I added some Zva Creative Flourish Crystals and some die cut Butterflies.

My next project features one of the ribbons from the March Assortment and White Wrinkled Ribbon. 

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I love the colors in the March Assortment, they are right in line with the Spring color tends!  I created the purse using the "ES" in the Bag Template, cutting from pattern paper using the Silhouette Cameo.  To embellish I created a Double Bow using the White Wrinkled Ribbon and Becca's Peg Bow Maker, then added a Rolled Rose that I created with the checkered dusty Guava ribbon from the March Assortment.

I hope you'll stop by my blog to see the other projects I've created with Really Reasonable Ribbon!

Thanks for stopping by!

Lisa Somerville

  

Guest Designer....Carisa Zglobicki!

I am REALLY super excited! When I got the email from Bonnie asking me if I'd like to be a guest designer for RRR I did a little happy dance, I really did, just ask my girls! *giggle* They think I'm a nut and yes, they definitely understand what mommy means when she talks about Design Teams. Anyhow, I'm just so excited to be here. My name is Carisa Zglobicki and I have a lil blog called Lady Guinevere's Inky Faeries. I also recently started an ezine called Designed To Color. I love RRR - they have such an incredible variety of ribbons and trims, I like to buy sample packs with a little bit of everything and I hoard WAY too much of it so I am still hanging onto pieces of my favorite stretchy ruffle gingham ribbon that is just fab. 

This month, though, when I saw the colors of the March Assortment, I knew I wanted to play with those and when they arrived, I fell in LOVE with the glitter ribbon. It comes in both the gorgeous coral and the teal blue. I didn't realize it but I used the coral glitter ribbon on both my cards - I guess you could say I'm obsessed with it! The patterns and texture in this ribbon assortment are incredible! I love them all and can be sure to be using them on many more projects. For today, I have 3 to share:

My first card uses the glitter ribbon in the coral from the March Assortment Pack. It matched beautifully with this October Afternoon Modern Homemaker paper pack I recently acquired. I know it's an older line but seriously timeless! I received some new stamps from Unity Stamp Co. & this itty bitty called Motherhood is a Verb was like it was made for this paper! I just had to pair them together. I really do love this card and I was thinking it would make a nice non traditional card to a  new mom but after the day I had yesterday, I think I might just frame it as a gentle reminder to myself! *giggle*

My next project I stepped out of my comfort zone a little. I have two little girls ages 5 & 6 and they are pretty girly - they love painted nails, playing princesses and ribbons in their hair. I had these clips lying around in my stash so I tried my hand at making some VERY simple clips. I used two of the pattern grosgrain ribbons from the March Assortment & I adore how they turned out and my girls haven't stopped wearing them!!! I will be making some more I'm sure of it! Might even be a nice way to use up those little pieces you always have left over when making bows. I don't know about you but I ALWAYS have odd pieces of ribbon lying around I never know what to do with but just can't seem to toss. :) What's great, is RRR actually carries a TON of alterables for hair pretties in their store - Here, TAKE A LOOK, there are clips and headbands and more!
So, that's what I have to share...Oh, wait! I said THREE projects, right?! Well, I do have a third waiting on MY BLOG for you - I hope you will hop over and take a looksie. I think it might be my fav. Here is a sneak peek:

I hope you enjoyed my popping by with some fun projects for you today. I am truly honored for the opportunity and hope I gave you some fun ideas!
Hugs,
Carisa Zglobicki