Paper Wine Bag Album With Ribbon

Hello, crafty friends!  It's DT Member, Karen Letchworth here today sharing a great idea for creating mini albums bound with Really Reasonable Ribbons.  We've all heard of making paper bag albums; but have you ever tried using wine bags?  Next time you (don't) visit the liquor store, kindly ask for a few extra bags.  They're always VERY accommodating.  These bags are longer than your ordinary lunch bags, ad they make awesome paper bag albums.  I took three wine bags, folded them in half, decorated them with patterned papers and embellishments, and then used my Zutter binding machine to bind the edges.  You can also punch holes in the bags and run ribbons through the holes to bind your albums.  It's easy, fun, and inexpensive......which we all love!

Once my edges were bound, I tied several sweet ribbons and trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon on the wire loops of my binding including the super sweet Pink Aster Seam Binding, Light Blue Plaid Gingham Ribbon, and Helen White Crochet Lace.  Here is a closer picture of the binding from the front view:

Because I used three wine bags, that gives me a total of six pages.  This post would be SUPER long if I were to share all the photos here.  For this reason, I'm just sharing a couple of the pages here, along with the front and back covers.  If you'd like to see all six pages and more close-up photos, along with a complete supply list, you're more than welcome to visit my blog, My Cup Runneth Over.

You may also notice that when you use paper bags or wine bags for your mini albums, you will have these terrific built-in pockets where the bags open.  I used these sweet openings to tuck in photo cards made from ivory cardstock.  You will see that some of these tabs have a wide ribbon attached to them so that they can be easily pulled out of the pocket.  I used Really Reasonable Ribbon's super sweet Natural Burlap Ribbon With Pink and White Wired-Edge for these tabs.  Because it's such a nice wide ribbon, it makes a great pull tab.  This beautiful, wide ribbon comes in several lovely colors.

 

I really hope that you will give this fun mini album a try using wine bags instead of paper lunch bags.  This gives you a larger area for adding photos, journaling cards, and of course....RIBBONS!  Treat yourself to some of these gorgeous trims, and then come play along in our current challenge.  We look forward to seeing what you will create next.

Back Cover

Happy Crafting,

Karen

Fairy Time Mixed Media Tags

Hello Friends!!

Heather here and today I have some cute tags to share with you.

Not my normal style...these are a bit messy...but sure were fun to create!

On my first tag I used images and Digital Papers from Gecko Galz and some 7/8 inch Pink Organza (tie at the top, hard to see), Turquoise Diamond Satin and Tiny sheer mini blue dots organza.

 On my second tag I used some of the Acid Green Diamond satin, 7/8 inch Pink Organza (tie at the top, hard to see) and Hot & Shocking Pink Diagonal Ribbon.

Here are a couple close ups.

I used my Bow it All tool to create the double bow our of the acid green satin and I simply tied a knot with the light pink organza.  I used the Diagonal Ribbon to create the tiny banner. 

I used the Mini dots across my wagon and again I used the Bow it all Tool to create another double bow.

Here is a close up of the tag with another Double bow made with the Bow it all tool.

I hope you enjoyed my post, and hope you have some time to pull out your ribbons and have some messy fun!

Before I forget, if you liked my double pocket tag card below that I did for our January Blog Hop,  I will have my tutorial of how to make the pocket card here on the 29th of January.

Thank you for visiting us here at Really Reasonable Ribbon!!

Hugs

Heather

RRR January Blog Hop winner!

This is the second post of the day. Be sure to scroll down to see the beautiful project that Jenn has made for us today.

Thank you so much for hopping along with us this month on the Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings Blog Hop. We had so much fun and we hope you did too!! We'll be hopping on the 13th of each month, so be sure to mark your calendars and join us again next month.

Lots of crafty New Year's resolutions in the responses which I LOVE!  I wish you all well on keeping them alive all year long.  

Now, on to our winner who will receive the January Ribbon Club Assortment from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The winner will have 48 hours to contact me by clicking on the contact button at the top of the blog and sending me your full name and shipping address.

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Congratulations Doris!

5  Doris1/13/15, 11:10 AM

Terrific projects, all of them. My resolution is to make more time for me to be creative. I've accumulated quite a stash of materials for that "some day" I'd sit down and use it. Well, this is the year it's going to happen (I hope!)

Now if you didn't win, don't worry!! We will be 'hopping' each month so you'll have another chance to win soon! We hope you stop by and visit our blog often.

Be sure to check out our current challenge here. We'd love to have you play along with us. Have a super day!

~ Bonnie Garby ~ 

Imagine the Possibilities by Jenn Cochran

Hello RRR friends and followers.  It's Jenn from Jax Bean Stalks.  So glad to have you join me today.  I have two really bold cards to share with you.  Both have fabulous RRR and some twine too!

This first card has Really Reasonable Ribbon's Sheer Organza with Satin Center in Yellow Gold.  I tied a double bow using the Bow It All 2.0.  My stencil and sentiment are both from Crafter's Companion.

This fun triple stamped card is featured today at the Technique Lovers Challenge on SCS.  I have used Corsage Ribbon in Silver.  Pop on over to RRR it is currently 30% off!!!  I have also used Black Licorice Baker's Twine.  My stamp and sentiment is also from Crafter's Companion.

Thanks for joining me today.  Hope you enjoy your Monday!

A Valentine Headpiece

Hi Everyone...it's Teresa here today. I have to admit- I love Valentines not only for the candy but also for all the neat things that you can make to give to all those special people in your life.  I think it just makes life more fun to spoil people and give them a reason to smile... so with that in mind today, I am sharing a Valentine headpiece that I made to give to a special daughter, granddaughter or friends little girl and you could even make a cute dress to go with it for her.  Wouldn't that be just the nicest thing to surprise her with.

To make this project you will need a thin wire base to attach the flowers and ribbons to.  I found a piece of wire with clear crystals on it, so I cut a piece and twisted about 3 layers of the wire together and first attached the roses evenly across it.  Then I tied small bits of ribbons, tulle and stamens to fill in all the spaces between the roses.  And to finish it I cut long pieces of the ribbon to hang down the back and this way you can make it bigger if you needed to just in case.  

Here is a list of products that I used to make it:
Cottage Roses, metallic edged satin in red, white swirl organza, red tulle, stamens, white organza ribbon, glue gun and crystal wire in silver. Another neat product is the wild orchid bead craft berry sprays... they would really be cute between the roses too maybe in pink with pink roses?

I hope I have you inspired to make something fun with roses this time and be sure and check the blog all this month for more amazing projects from the rest of the design team.... Have a great day!!

Birds of a Feather and Ribbon Go Together

Good Morning, Friends! Here we are in the middle of winter. It is dark. It is cold. The sun has not been shining. Sometimes, the bleak winter days can really get me down. Thankfully, I have my sweet winter birds at the feeder to keep my spirits up. I really enjoy watching the "bird circus" on these wintry days. I wanted to create some more winter bird cards, and got out my Beautiful Birds Creativity Kit from Polly's Paper, my all time favorite Etsy shop and got to work. In the course of an afternoon, I made these 5 all occasion cards and then loaded them up with gorgeous Really Reasonable Ribbon. I think you'll agree with me that birds of a feather and ribbon go together!

These precious birdies are cedar waxwings. I think they are so regal! I have paired them with lovely Lime Juice Swiss Dots Grosgrain ribbon and a bow made with Hemp Cord from the Bright Hemp Cord Assortment. I doubled up two strands of the cord, and then tied the bow with my Zutter Bow-it-All Tool, (All the papers you see here are part of the creativity kit, including the sentiments. The brads, doilies, feathers and buttons are from my stash.)

I don't know what kind of birds these are, but we'll just call them pretty birds. I think they are probably from the finch family. I paired them with one of my favorite new ribbons from RRR. This Blue, Gold and Ivory Gingham ties the most beautiful bows!  It's just a little bit rustic, but oh, so elegant with that gold thread running through it. I topped it with a Natural Burlap String Bow. I also added some gorgeous red cosmos daisies from the mixed colors assortment available at RRR.

I had fun with texture when making this sympathy card. After embossing/sanding/inking up papers from the kit, I layered them with Brown Shimmer Satin, Chloe Natural Crochet Lace, and more Natural Burlap String. I love the burlap string, and at just 10 cents a yard, I can have it in every color!

This card has loads of layers, distressing, stitching and ephemera from the creative kit. I picked up on the blues and greens in the focal image and papers by adding loads of ribbons in those colors. I began with a base of Old Willow Organza. I love using this in my botanical projects as it is soft and earthy with a slight shimmer. I topped the organza with a strip of Lime Juice Grosgrain and a shimmery bow tied with Topaz Satin Ribbon. A loopy bow made with iridescent white metallic string was added to the top, along with a button from my stash. The focal image was die cut, tapped with Versamark Ink, heat embossed with UTEE and then cracked to give it a real antique appearance.

I've saved my favorite card for last. I used an embossing folder on a white card base, then topped it with a layered banner and this sweet little bird on a branch. The Aqua Plaid Ribbon was a perfect color match, and brought out the blue of the sky. I doubled up a piece of Ivory Burlap String to finish off the bow. All my layers in these cards were attached with either Scor-Tape or foam tabs.

I hope these cards have brightened up the middle of your winter. Their cheery songs always lift my spirits and remind me that no matter how long or cold the winter, springtime will surely come. I think you'll agree with me, birds of a feather and ribbon go together. Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

RRR Challenge #110 - Hearts and Ribbon Theme

For the RRR January Blog Hop, please click HERE.

Hello everyone! It's time for a new challenge here at Really Reasonable Ribbon. Please scroll down to the next post for the winners of the last challenge.

The theme for Challenge #110 is Hearts and Ribbon.

Create a card, layout, multi media piece, tag, ATC, hair bow, you name it. Just be sure to follow the theme above and use ribbon/lace or trim somewhere on your project.

  

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Here is a little inspiration from our design team for challenge #110 to get you started.  All of the sample projects feature ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Cherry

Karen

Teresa

Ginny

Dana

Kathy

Amber

Jenn

Heather

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Now, let's see your Heart inspired creations! 

We will be selecting our top three favorite projects to feature, so stop back on February 6th to see our picks along with our next challenge theme. 

Here's what you need to do:

* Create a new project using the posted theme. A layout, card, ATC, home decor item, hair bow, or anything you can think of.

* You may enter up to 6 projects, but you're asked to provide newly designed projects. No back-linking please.

* All projects must also include some sort of ribbon, lace or trim.
* A maximum of 6 entries per person per challenge please.

* Post your project on your blog or an online gallery (using code RRR110) and link it here with the Inlinkz tool below. Please provide a direct link to your post, not an entire blog.

* You have until Tuesday, 2/3 at 11:59 PM Eastern time to enter your projects. Thanks so much for playing and good luck.

 

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