Autumn Is Here

It's your friend Karen posting here today.  I've been having a lot of fun lately making cards that include some cross-stitching on them.  It's always so nice to know that Really Reasonable Ribbon will always have the perfect trims and Embellishments for every card I create.  They also carry the perfect Adhesives to help hold everything in place securely to stand the test of time.  Really Reasonable Ribbon has a bit of everything we need as crafters....and then some.

I used black and pumpkin cardstock pieces for my base, and I layered that with a piece of simple cream cardstock that I cross-stitched.  I found the (free) cross-stitch pattern on Pinterest.  I changed a few things to make it fit, and I used DMC floss colors that I had on hand.  Once my stitching was complete, I placed the image on my card securely with pieces of Scor-Tape.  I cut the blue border using the Scallop Border Dies from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.

To accent my cross-stitched image, I used a three of my favorite sweet trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon including a length of Brown Plaid Ribbon, Sharon White Crochet Lace and Solid Pumpkin Bakers Twine.  I tied a bow using another length of the Solid Pumpkin Bakers Twine and placed a Plaid Flatback Cabachon over the bow.  I added a few Double Head Stamens and some Mulberry Leaves.

You'll always find lots of great inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog and loads of fabulous trims, ribbons and SO MUCH MORE when you shop at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  They really do carry a bit of everything you need.  Thanks so much for stopping by today and please visit again soon.  It's always appreciated.

Blessings,

Karen

Vintage Bits, Bobbles & Beautiful Ribbon

Welcome by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog today, friends! I don't know about you, but sometimes I find myself falling into a creative rut and I forget to think outside the box now and then.  So, I decided that it's time for something different and therefore; today's Really Reasonable Ribbon project is something a bit different and fun.

I used a pink crochet doily for the base, and the little tin cup is just an antique baking trinket.  I made a little "nest" of trims inside the antique tin by layering Ivory Burlap String, 1/2" Pink Wrinkled Ribbon, lots of gorgeous Miniature Double Head Stamens, and some lovely White Crochet Lace.

Then I attached a vintage wooden spool of pink thread with a wooden rock candy stick through the middle.  I tied some of the 1/2" Pink Wrinkled Ribbon, and White Crochet Lace to the wooden stick, and also attached some Open Roses as a lovely finishing touch.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my project.  There's always lots of great inspiration here on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, so be sure to stop by often.  I hope you've enjoyed my project today, and that the rest of your week is happy, creative and blessed.  I'd love to have you stop by my blog to say hello.

Karen Letchworth

Warm Wishes

Welcome by the RRR blog today as I share a sweet little homespun Christmas card I created with some fabulous products found at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I had started this card quite some time ago, but never finished it.  So, with my wounded wing (right hand/arm) limitations, this was helpful. I picked up this unfinished card and added some Really Reasonable Ribbon goodness for the finishing touches it needed.  I originally had the card base, patterned paper and doily set in place but had laid the other items next to the card waiting to complete it.

At the top center, I added a few trims from this month's gorgeous Ribbon Club Assortment including a length of White Crochet Lace, 3/8" Light Pink Organza With Satin Center, and 3/8" Garden Rose Satin With Silver Metallic Edge, as well as some Ivory Burlap String to tie on my rusty jingle bells.

OK.....can we please talk about (my favorite accent) Double Head Stamens?  I know I say it often, but they're SO sweet!   They were recently restocked, and some colors have already sold out (because they're awesome).  This is one item I really think everyone should order.  They're so affordable, and they add such a fabulous touch to your projects.   I highly suggest stocking up now before they're all sold out again.  I tucked in several White Double Head Mini Stamens, Lavender Double Head Mini Stamens and Light Blue Double Head Stamens.  They're the best!

I added a few touches of acrylic paint splatter here and there as well as a touch of glitter, a Prima chipboard coffee mug piece, and a small tag that I stamped with a tiny sentiment (warm wishes), inked, and attached with a rusty pear-shaped safety pin to a cinnamon stick that I embellished with more Stamens and a glittered Pink Open Rose.  There's also a 30mm Pink & White Mulberry Leave and more Ivory Burlap String tucked under the rose. It's a fairly simple card, but the ribbons and stamens from Really Reasonable Ribbon are what make this card so sweet.

By the way, don't forget to stop back by tomorrow for the Really Reasonable Ribbon October Blog Hop where one lucky person will win this month's fabulous Ribbon Club Assortment. 

Blessings,

Karen

Filling Up Your Stocking

Hello sweet creatives!  

I have been in the Christmas spirit lately and started creating some vintage inspired projects using beautiful lace, trims, and embellishments from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I grabbed a small knitted stocking, added buttons and the beautiful Francis White Crochet Lace around the top.  Next I added a bow with the Peppermint Baker's Tine and tucked under the sweet Silver Snowflake Charm.  

I filled the stocking with fun vintage inspired image, plastic deer, and tucked in the Red Berry Cluster and White Spiral Stamen.  Then I dusted it with mica flakes to finish off.

This Christmas project was fun and easy to complete.  I hope it inspired you to put a little creativity into your day, sweet friends.

Sheila

Aqua and Coral Bicycle Card

Hello Ribbon Lovers!  Remember being a kid and getting to take your bike out of the garage after the long, cold winter?  What a glorious feeling of freedom!  Today's card reminds me of how fun it was to be a kid and just play all day!

The Aqua and Coral Ribbon Club Assortment is the perfect playmate for this fun card.  I used Coral Rosel Bold Diamond Print Satin to create a header, then topped it with a bit of white crochet ribbon.

I love to use ribbon to pull out secondary colors in a card design.  See how this Aqua Plaid Ribbon brings out the aqua tints in the bike wheels, button and stripes?  I tell you, ribbon is magical! Pop a pretty magnolia blossom on top and you're ready to roll! 

Here's a fun way to use up those small scraps on your work table.  I've layered several together to create a fun design inside the card.  I also added a small teabag holder on the left. 

Have you played with this month's ribbon club yet?  Boy, are you ever in for a treat!  Wishing you lots of time to get creative!

Cheerio,
kathy

Love, Blessings, Family Waterfall Folio Album

Hello, Ribbon Lovers!  Hurrah, hurrah!  It's finally fall and I am soooooo glad.  This is my favorite season of the year.  I love the crispness of the air, the colorful leaves and I super love taking a bite from a juicy red apple.  All these things inspired me to make this little Love, Blessings, Family Waterfall Folio album with ribbons from the October Traditional Christmas Mix Ribbon Club Assortment.

 I love it when I can use a product in an unexpected way.  This Christmas Paint Splatter on White Grosgrain Ribbon works beautifully with my fall/apple themed album.

The album closure is made with Antique Gold Netting.   I love the open weave of this wonderful ribbon, and it is surprisingly soft and easy to work with, too.  To help you get a feel for the flow of this album, I prepared a very short YouTube video tour.  I hope you will enjoy it!

I'd love to hear your thoughts about this project in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!
Cheerio,
kathy