Santa Says Hi...

Greetings!  Cherry here at the RRR blog today!  I had some custom Christmas orders to get to which got me digging through my Christmas stash....yes gulp....I know it's a bit early.  I just could not help it...I had to make a Christmas card.  You all know the feeling...I know you do!!!

Fell in love with this 60's retro Santa.....and the colors!  I used the Chevron striped twill ribbon in turquoise which matched my image perfectly.

I topped it off with some white bead berries and a silver bell.  A few more doodads...here and there and Santa was complete!

He just makes me smile!!!  What an elfish little Santa! Hope you enjoyed....hugs, Cherry

Here Comes the Easter Bunny...1,2,3

Happy weekend ribbon peeps!  Got some colorful Easter goodies for you today.  Delightful Easter egg colors...remember dipping them into the food dye and watching the colors settling on the eggs?  These were made for my post here at RRR.    As usual, I used a mix of paper patterns, flowers, etc.  I used Paradise Aqua seam binding, totally twill yellow, swiss dots grosgrain bright yellow, and chevron striped twill turqoise ribbon.   Lots of mixing and matching and having fun along the way!  Happy weekend ya'll!  cherry

Holly Jolly Merry and Cheer

Popping in real quick folks!  Today is the second day of my son's basketball tournament and we are busy busy.  It's my day here at RRR and I am sharing some over the top cute tags, perfect to top that package off with this year.  My papers are all from a JoAnn's paper pad from several years ago.  My adorable dimensional images are from Walmart of all places....you just never know!  I used Chevron Striped Twill in red , Plaid Ribbon in celery green, and Christmas Red Zig Zag on white satin as my tying ribbon.  I used lots of fun layers to really bring these to life.  I can't live without adhesive foam. Nothing is the same without it.  Once done with all my layers I added some fun mini toppers...bottle brush wreaths, snowballs, and berries.  These are really very simple.....I think what makes them pop is the dimension, diecuts, and colorful ribbons. Enjoy!   Cherry          

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Ready or not.......Christmas is less than eight weeks away!  For those of you with husbands like mine, they need hints as to what you want.  Don't get stuck with another ugly bathrobe or set of spatulas, my friends.  Write down a "Wish List" from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and strategically place it where you know he will see it.  Why not?  At least you'll get what you really want!

I created this Christmas card using lots of goodies including patterned papers and stickers from my stash.  I adorned it with several sweet ribbons and trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon including the adorable Red Chevron Striped Twill and some Lipstick Red Seam Binding.  I tied a big bow using the gorgeous Gold Metallic String, and also used the Gold Metallic String to tie on some rusty jingle bells.

There are SO many great ribbons, laces and trims at Really Reasonable Ribbon, and also beautiful Mulberry Flowers, Leaves, Hair Accessories and Decorative Bags.  Start making that "Wish List" today so that you'll be smiling on Christmas Day; and able to really say that it's "the most wonderful time of the year".

Using Up Your Stash

One color that I don't use often, or even wear much for that matter, is ORANGE.  I'm sure that you all, just like me, have many patterned papers in your stash that need to be used up.  I decided to start using some of those older, neglected items.  Really Reasonable Ribbon has the perfect ribbons, trims and embellishments to help you use up those items you've been meaning to use.  I ordered some Really Reasonable Ribbon's beautiful ORANGE ribbons, trims and flowers to create these two cards.

Both cards are quite similar.  I alternated two OLD patterned papers that had orange polka dots on them, and machine stitched them together.  Next, I stamped a Happy Birthday sentiment on them and die-cut the sentiment spot.  Then.....the fun part - the ribbons!  I used some lovely items from Really Reasonable Ribbon including their gorgeous (and super "on-trend" )3/4" Orange Chevron Striped Twill, Melissa Natural Crochet Lace, Cream Seam Binding and then adorned it with Deep Ivory Open Roses and Orange Open Roses.  I also added a tiny little tag (party time) with a pearl stick pin and a sequin.

My second card includes all the same ribbons as mentioned above, but also includes Dusty Olive Seam Binding and Antique Gold Burlap String as well as a 30 mm Wild Orchid Crafts Mulberry Paper Green Leaf.  It's SO fun using coordinating ribbons and trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon to help me use up all the neglected items in my stash.  I encourage you to place an order at Really Reasonable Ribbon today for some ribbons and embellishments to help you use up of those forgotten colors in YOUR stash.

Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to link up in our current challenge.

Karen

French Chalkboard Labels Pocket with Tags

Hey there Paper Peeps! We're knee deep in the summer activities schedule here and loving every minute of the warm weather!!! But a busy schedule will not keep me from my studio and this week I've created a lovely little pocket filled with tags. It's a thoughtful way to present a gift card or fill with pictures and journaling for a not so traditional scrapbooking project. I used the beautiful trims from the July Ribbon Club Assortment "Black and White" 

All the patterned papers I used were from my scrap and salvage box and the vintagy images are from my French Floral Chalkboard Labels Digital Collage Sheet.

 To top the tags I created bows from Black Checkerboard Satin, Black Sheer with 4 Thin Satin Stripes,  and Black Satin Swiss Dots.

A pocket with the tags removed should look just as pretty, so I finished the inside with coordinating polka dots.

I used more of the Black Satin Swiss Dots and layered on some Barbara Crocheted Lace. The gorgeous flowers are from Petaloo..I just love them! I added an additional bow created with Chevron Striped Twill in Black.

The bows on the tags are finished with Wild Orchid Crafts Black Roses, and some sweet little charms and keys.

I really love my old school label maker and for this project the black tape was a perfect match. I layered the label with a glittery flowers and tag then anchored them with a metal clip.

The tags have more of the French Floral Chalkboard Labels on coordinating papers with bold graphic patterns.

As you can see...a little accent with Stickles really helps the flowers pop and gives them a little sparkle.

I just love all the layers and textures on this pocket. It's already gone to a good home and I hope they enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it!
Okay that's all for me. Wishing you all a happy and productive day with lots of time to be creative : ) G

Shabby Birds and Flowers Card

Hey there Peeps! I hope you are all enjoying your week. We've been super busy with the kiddos activities....I'm just running in circles. I do have time though to share a very vintagy card I created with Really Reasonable Ribbon trims and Crafty Secrets printed papers and images.

Oh how I love a shabby card!!!!

Pink Chevron Striped Twill topped with Ivory Burlap String look super sweet on this color scheme. I've also got a few loopy bows of  Ivory Jute String tucked in. That fabulous  textural element comes from layering Ivory Netting and Chloe Crocheted Lace.

I heavily distressed and inked the edges of the printed paper then stitched it with coordinating thread.

I added a nice subtle detail by Stickling the printed flowers then adding pretty pink roses and White Sweetheart Blossoms.

Crafty Secret Supplies...Birds & Bloom~Brown Wood Flowers, Birds-Roses, Golden Blooms
CS2 Flower 012 Floral Art Clear Art Stamps. 
Okay that's all for me wishing you all a happy and productive day with lots of time to be creative : )G