Spreading Christmas JOY

It made me feel a little bit (or maybe a lot) sad when I first heard that Really Reasonable Ribbon is going out of business and having this BIG RETIREMENT SALE.  I've been on this Design Team for over 15 years, and I've really enjoyed it.  But when I heard WHY Really Reasonable Ribbon is going out of business, it made complete sense.  My friend, the amazing Owner of Really Reasonable Ribbon, Bonnie, has recently become a Grandma.  Am I allowed to say that here?  Ooops!  I just did.  

Her sweet new grandson has, rightfully, claimed a BIG piece of her heart.  For this reason, Bonnie has decided to close the doors of this AMAZING long-time business of hers.  But hey...who could blame her?  Certainly not me.  Those grandbabies are SO precious.  They grow up much too quickly; as we've all learned from raising our own kids.  She's not going to miss one single minute of this little guy's life, and I couldn't be any more excited for her.  It would be awesome for her to be able to SELL OUT of everything.  Can you be a part of this?  You'd not only be helping out a truly wonderful small-business owner, but you'd be able to really SAVE on lots of fabulous products.  This really is the time to stock up.

This means BIG SAVINGS for all of us.  Hurray!  It's the perfect time to stock up on Baker's Twine (currently $0.75 per yard) in many colors solid and striped or Seam Binding at $0.30/yard.  There are fabulous bargains on ribbons, adhesives, hair accessories, embellishments, mulberry flowers and much more.  The discounts are absolutely amazing, and this is the time to grab yours before the best things sell out (and they're going quickly).  I used an old Papertrey Ink Mitten Die to cut my mittens from wool felt.  I machine stitched them together.  The red wool felt border was cut using the Scalloped Border Dies from Creative Worship Stamps.

I used a leaf die to cut some green leaves from wool felt, and I hand-stitched those with DMC floss.  The word JOY was cut from the red wool felt using the Peace & Joy Word Dies from Stamp Simply.  I attached more of the hand-stitched leaves to the word as accents of color and texture.  I attached some rusty jingle bells using Solid Red Baker's Twine, Solid Ivory Baker's Twine and Cherry Baker's Twine.  ANYONE who places an order this month at Really Reasonable Ribbon and lets me know will receive a special prize from me personally (minimum value $20).  Promise!!  Just leave me a message on My Personal Blog, My Cup Runneth Over.

OK...what else?  I tucked in some Christmas candy sticks and a Starbucks gift card.  This little mitten could easily become a Christmas ornament by simple attaching a piece of Grosgrain Ribbon or Gingham Ribbon to the top left (where the bow is).  Easy!  By using RIBBONS, it's easy to create lots of great projects.  You've seen the darling Christmas Trees and sweet projects on Pinterest and Instagram that are created with trims, right?  Check out ←those links for some SUPER CUTE ideas for using Baker's Twine, Ric-Rac or Jute.  Don't wait!  NOW is time to really STOCK UP on these DISCOUNTED Ribbons, Trims and Twines to help you create ornaments and projects of all kinds.

Thanks for stopping by.  It really would be a blessing to Bonnie as well as to me personally to know that you stopped by Really Reasonable Ribbon to see if there's anything that might catch your eye during this Retirement Sale.  I appreciate you visiting, and of course as always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this little mitten.  Really Reasonable Ribbon has so many great products still in stock to help you make something extra sweet.  And if you do end up making a purchase this month at Really Reasonable Ribbon, don't forget to let me know so that you can claim your extra BONUS GIFT from me (mentioned above).  Have a creative week and use RIBBONS!

Blessings,

Karen

Thanksgiving *BONUS SALE* at Really Reasonable Ribbon

We're rolling in with a Thanksgiving *BONUS SALE* at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Now through midnight eastern time on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 we have a terrific BONUS SALE going on.

This code adds more savings on top of the already great discounts on the RRR website!

Please use the codes below in the promotional code area on the first page of checkout.

The code is good now through midnight eastern time on Tuesday 12/02/2025.

Order subtotals of $40.00 and up SAVE 15% using code TURKEY15.

The sale code is good on everything including SALE items!  

Don't forget to take a look at our large offering of unique Embellishments.

(some examples below)

Remember to take a look at our vast offering of Mulberry Flowers.

(some examples below)

 

Happy shopping!

 

Wishing You a Very Happy Birthday

Whenever I'm on the hunt for the perfect sentiment for my cards, I enjoy looking to Bonnie Garby Designs.  They carry so many great sentiments that you're sure to find the right wording for your next card.  You'll LOVE all the wonderful digital stamps and images you find at Bonnie Garby Designs.  Once those cards start coming together (and even during the process), you'll also find the perfect Adhesives, Ribbons and goodies to adorn those cards with the perfect colors, widths and textures of most every type of spooled trim you can imagine when you shop at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  This Birthday card is a great combination of both.

I used basic white cardstock and a basic robin's egg cardstock.  I ran the robin's egg cardstock through the Sizzix using the Tim Holtz Doily Embossing Folder.  The wonderful texture that this particular embossing folder gives is truly lovely.  I used a Crimped Frame Die to cut the sentiment which can be found in the Birthday Greeting 2 Stamp Set from Bonnie Garby Designs.  What a perfect matching.

The pretty floral image is found in the Floral Cluster Spring Pansies Stamp Set.  I painted the image with oxide inks and cut the floral image and the sprigs using the coordinating Floral Cluster & Sprigs Dies.  Everything is attached using Scor-Tape to hold it all securely in place.  The pretty bow I added was tied with Robin's Egg Wrinkle Ribbon and was topped with Black Baker's Twine, some Pink Double Head Stamens and a pretty Ivory Open Rose.

In case you haven't the BIG NEWS yet, Really Reasonable Ribbon is going out of business.  However, there's still a lot of great SHOPPING waiting for you at DISCOUNTED prices.  Time to stock up, right?  May I suggest stocking up on things like Adhesives, Baker's Twine, Mulberry Flowers and, of course, lots of fabulous RIBBONS.  We're still OPEN and here to help you.  Please stop by again soon.  We love having you visit us.

Be blessed, be kind, be happy, and BUY RIBBONS!!

Blessings,

Karen

The Really Reasonable Ribbon Retirement Celebration SALE Starts NOW!

It is with a mix of gratitude, melancholy, and excitement that I share some big news—Really Reasonable Ribbon will be closing its doors after 16 wonderful years in business.

When I took over the company in 2010 from a dear friend, my goal was simple: to continue offering a wide variety of quality products at fair prices, while providing the kind of personal, attentive customer service that every crafter deserves. It has been an absolute joy to serve this creative community for so many years.

However, the past few years have brought challenges that have made it increasingly difficult to operate a small business in this industry. The pandemic dramatically impacted product sourcing, shipping costs have skyrocketed, and fluctuating import fees have made it hard to maintain the quality and pricing my customers expect. While I would love to offer more products made in the USA, many of the items we carry simply aren’t produced domestically—and for those that are, the costs would be far too high for me to continue to offer the same attractive pricing you’ve enjoyed over the years.

So, after much thought, I’ve decided it’s time to turn the page and begin a new chapter—retirement is calling my name! While I’ll be stepping away from Really ReasonableRibbon, I’ll still be staying creative through my other business, BonnieGarby Designs, where I create digital sentiment stamps and SVG cut files for Cricut and Silhouette. You can continue to follow my creative journey on my Make Time to Craft Blog.

Now, for the fun part—my Retirement & Store Closing Sale starts now and will run over the next several months!  I’ll be gradually reducing inventory with targeted sales through the end of this year and into early 2026, with the goal of closing permanently by the end of February 2026 (if not sooner).

Enjoy deep discounts on your favorite products while supplies last! Sales will be updated regularly, so stop by early and often. Shop early for the best selection—once it’s gone, it’s gone! Popular items and colors will sell out quickly, so I encourage you to take a look now and grab anything you need.

I will be additional sale items weekly and I am kicking things off with HUGE SAVINGS on full spools of ribbon along with other targeted category sales.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your loyalty, encouragement, and support over the years. It’s been an honor to be a part of your crafting lives.

With warmest regards,
Bonnie Garby
Really Reasonable Ribbon

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

Don't you just love that song?  I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas.  It took on a whole new meaning for me in 1989 when my husband and I (along with our then 3-year-old daughter) moved from Northern  Minnesota to the deserts of Nevada.  Unless I'm back "home" at my parents' for Christmas, I can literally only dream of having a white Christmas.  This year appears to be turning out that way, and I'm not going to complain.  When I decided to create this card, I knew that Really Reasonable Ribbon would have the perfect trims, and Bonnie Garby Designs would have the perfect sentiment.

I used a black cardstock base, and some older Crate Paper patterned papers to create my colorful background.  The darling sentiment is found in the Christmas Sentiments 2 Stamp Set at Bonnie Garby Designs.  Each layer adds more warmth and charm.  But I couldn't stop there.  Oh, no!  I had to add a pretty bow, of course.

Oh, wait!  Did I mention that there's a BIG SALE taking place NOW at Really Reasonable Ribbon?  Yes!  You can save using these codes.  The more you buy, the more you save.

Please use the codes below in the promotional code area on the first page of checkout.

The codes are good now through midnight eastern time on Tuesday 10/14/2025.

(Sale code is not valid on prior orders or special order items.)

Order subtotals from $20.00 to $49.99 SAVE 15% using code COLUMBUS15.

Order subtotals $50.00 and up SAVE 25% using code COLUMBUS25.

The sale code is good on everything including SALE items! 

I bundled up some Ivory Burlap String and used a small piece of Scor-Tape to attach the string and a bow tied with Bay Leaf Seam Binding.  I used another small piece of Scor-Tape to top my bow with a Small Pink Open Rose, and then I tucked in two pretty stick pins.  Three little sequins were the finishing touch to this card.   Really Reasonable Ribbon always has the perfect trims for every project.

There's always lots of great inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, and that's also where you'll stay up-to-date about special sales and promotions.  And don't forget to visit Bonnie Garby Designs for lots of great sentiments.  Thanks for visiting, and happy crafting.

Blessings,

Karen

Week Long Columbus Day SALE at Really Reasonable Ribbon

We're rolling in with a BIG WEEK LONG COLUMBUS DAY SALE at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

It's going to be fantastic weather for the holiday weekend, at least in the northeast, so we are starting our sale early so you can ORDER NOW and then enjoy the weather this weekend!

Now through midnight eastern time on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 we have a terrific SALE going on.

The more you buy, the more you save!

Please use the codes below in the promotional code area on the first page of checkout.

The codes are good now through midnight eastern time on Tuesday 10/14/2025.

(Sale code is not valid on prior orders or special order items.)

Order subtotals from $20.00 to $49.99 SAVE 15% using code COLUMBUS15.

Order subtotals $50.00 and up SAVE 25% using code COLUMBUS25.

The sale code is good on everything including SALE items!  

Due to the continued uncertainty in tariffs and the economy, we will not be restocking again this year, so now is the time to shop for your upcoming fall and holiday projects while there is still a great selection to choose from.  Grab what you need now!  Things are going fast!!

Don't forget to take a look at our large offering of unique Embellishments.

(some examples below)

Remember to take a look at our vast offering of Mulberry Flowers.

(some examples below)

 

Happy shopping!

 

Baby Shower Card for a Little Boy

 Hello friends.  Today I'm sharing a baby shower card I made for my son and daughter-in-law.  That's right, I'm gonna be a grandma!!  The card is embellished with some ribbon and baker's twine from Really Reasonable Ribbon and the digital sentiments and background cut file are from Bonnie Garby Designs. 

I created a 4-3/4" x 6-1/2" card with a few layers. My digital sentiment from our sister company Bonnie Garby Designs is my main focal point.  I ran a piece of capri blue Diamond Satin Ribbon topped with sage green Burlap String across the center of the card under the sentiment.  

The sentiments I used on my card today came from the Welcome Baby Digital Stamp Bundle. The interior sentiment for the card is from the Welcome Baby Sentiments for the Inside Digi Stamp Bundle.

Our sister company 'Bonnie Garby Designs' is offering a large variety of digital sentiment stamps and svg files.  Below are the bundles I used on my card today. 

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Sometimes 'less is more' on a card, especially when it's for a little boy, but you can always squeeze some ribbons and trims on there.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Don't forget to stop by and visit me on my Make Time to Craft Blog too.  Have a crafty week!