Moving Forward

Well, we all survived another Christmas!  I'm sure that you're all just as happy as I am to have it behind us.  It's a lot of fun, but it sure is a lot of work as well.  I'm ready to move forward with the new year.  I made this card as I prepare for my oldest daughter's birthday in early January, and Really Reasonable Ribbon helped me make it special.

I started with a patterned paper base and sewed on a sheet of vellum.  I added a die-cut frame in gold, as well as a gold letter A (for my daughter's name).  Then.....the good stuff!  I made a big bow using several of Really Reasonable Ribbon's GORGEOUS trims including the Forsythia (deep yellow) Seam Binding, Dusty Olive Seam Binding, Diva Lemonwood Solid Baker's Twine and Deep Pink Solid Baker's Twine.

I also added some of Really Reasonable Ribbon's beautiful Open Roses and 30 mm Green Leaf.  The Open Roses I added are the lovely Two-Tone Yellow Roses.  They come in so many gorgeous colors and styles that you're sure to find the perfect shade Mulberry Flowers to adorn all your cards and projects.  We encourage you to check out ALL the fabulous items carried at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  We also have a super FUN challenge starting on January 8th, and we really hope you will join us.  We want to see what wonderful treats you got for Christmas.  See you then!

Karen

Anniversary Card

Welcome back!  Hi, I am Nancy and I want to show you this absolutely gorgeous red ribbons from Really Reasonable Ribbon and share how I made this card with you.  This card is for a couple who is renewing their wedding vows.  I like to personalize my cards as much as possible so I was able to use their names in the middle of this beautiful heart.

The gorgeous red ribbon going down the card is the Stitched Sheer/Satin Ombre Red ribbon.  This ribbon comes in two other colors, royal blue and light blue. 

Lately, I have been using this ribbon often on Christmas cards and plan to use it with the Valentine cards along with the Mid Ruffle Satin ribbons shown below.  This gorgeous ribbon is sheer on one half and double-faced satin on the other half with beautiful stitching running down the center.  You can see this on the photo above of the two sides of this ribbon.

The Mid Ruffle Satin Red also comes in black, green, pink, mauve and white.  I just wrapped this ribbon four times on my handy Zutter Bow-It-All V2 and it came out so nice and fluffy.  

I always use Scor-Tape from Really Reasonable Ribbon behind my bows and ribbons.  If I want to move parts of the ribbon on the bow, I can do it with the Scor Tape.  The Scor-Tape comes in several sizes and I used the 1 1/2 " behind this bow.  I added the Wild Orchid Craft flowers from Really Reasonable Ribbon and added a charm that I got at a thrift store in town.

This card was embossed with the Sue Wilson Designs-Snow Lattice.  The following dies that were used from Scrapy Land.com:




Cheery Lynn Design- Celtic Heart
Cheery Lynn Design - Heart to Heart Doily
Creative Expression - Sue Wilson - Best Wishes
Creative Expression - Sue Wilson-Striplet-Embroidered
Cheery Lynn Design-Exotic Butterfly Set #1

Really Reasonable Ribbon 5-Day After Christmas SALE!

  

We're rolling in with a BIG 5-Day After Christmas SALE here at Really Reasonable Ribbon. 

 Now through midnight Eastern Time  on Wednesday, 12/30/15 we have a terrific SALE going on. The more you buy, the more you save!! Please use the applicable code found below in the promotional code area on the first page at checkout.

The codes are good now through midnight Eastern time on Wednesday 12/30/15.

(Sale code is not valid on prior orders, ribbon club subscriptions, ribbon club gift subscriptions, or special order items).

  Order subtotals from $10.01 to $39.99 SAVE 10% using code PRESENT10.

Order subtotals $40 and up SAVE 15% using code PRESENT15.

YOU MUST USE ONE OF THE SALE CODES ABOVE TO RECEIVE THE PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT ON YOUR ORDER.

The sale code is good on everything including SALE items. 

  Keep visiting the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog to continue to see the wonderful projects and cards that Really Reasonable Ribbon Designers have for you during the holidays and stay with us for our next exciting challenge on January 8th.  Can't wait to see what you have created! 

Have a Very Happy New Years

Friends Furrever

Hi everyone! Leslie here, and I'm stoked to share my Really Reasonable Ribbon DT inspiration project with you today! I'm a cat lover (we have eight sweet fur babies) and I created a fun CAS cat-themed friendship card using the absolutely gorgeous Silky Crush Champagne Ribbon. This is some of my absolute favorite ribbon - it's beautiful, it's wide and it's so easy to work with! Love it! :)

Here's a close-up of this gorgeous bow I created with my Bow-it-All v2.0. Be sure to check out Bonnie's awesome bow tutorials on YouTube! She is the queen of bows! ;)

For more details and additional photos, please see my blog post at Love To Scrap! 

I hope you've enjoyed today's project! Be sure to check out the vast array of ribbon and crafty goodies and tools at Really Reasonable Ribbon! I can't brag enough about the amazing selection of products, awesome prices, fast shipping and great customer service!

Thanks so much for stopping by today - we'll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Leslie

Garage Pallet Grunge Art

Well life is slowly but surely getting back to normal as we recover from all of the craziness that led up to the holidays....

Today I want to share with you a fun gift I made for my husband.  He loves wooden pallets and the neat things people make with them.  One of  his favorite things to do is look at all of the clever ideas on Pinterest for projects made with reclaimed pallets.

When I saw that one of my favorite online craft stores was carrying miniature pallets, I immediately ordered several so that I could make a Christmas gift for my hubby!  When we would visit the auto parts store, I would find little odds & ends in the parking lot and put them in my pocket.  The same when we would go to the car wash.  Since I am always picking up little doo-dads and putting them in my pocket, no one in my family ever questioned what I was doing!  Guess the pack rat tendencies finally paid off! :)

While most people don't tend to think of ribbons and flowers as masculine, plaids like the blue/gold I used here, and burlap string are perfect for any project you make for a guy.  Neutral flowers also go well.  Most guys like flowers as long as you don't go overboard.  A few can add a nice touch.

I challenge you to make a masculine project (or several!) in the upcoming year.  I promise we'll have some challenge themes here at the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog that will work well.  Grab some plaid ribbon and get busy!  Especially while that amazing sale is going on! :)

See you in the new year! :)
Jennifer
Just Coffee Please...

Good Old Sport Masculine Birthday Card

Really Reasonable Ribbon: Good Old Sport Masculine Birthday Card

Hello, Ribbon Lovers! Do you struggle with embellishing your masculine cards? Well, help is on the way! I created this Graphic 45 Good Old Sport Masculine Birthday card, and wanted to add ribbon. Because we all know...no card is complete without a little bit of ribbon! And men can be awfully squeamish about getting a card that is ribbon adorned, so you have to be careful what you use. Thankfully, Really Reasonable Ribbon has some great options that will fit the bill, and keep your guys from getting the heebie jeebies. Check this out:

This 7/8" Black Satin ribbon is as stylish as an Armani tux! It adds a soft sheen and elegant feel to this Good Old Sport masculine birthday card. And I just love the way a touch of black anchors a design and pulls all those different patterned layers together. This ribbon is soft and supple and comes in a rainbow of colors, and varied widths. It's a great option for a bow like this one, as it holds its shape really well. I tied this elegant double loop bow with the help of my Zutter Bow-it-All. If you would like to watch this bow being tied by Bonnie, our fearless leader at RRR, here's a quick video that I think you will find very helpful. Just click on the play button to view.

I know you all like to see how I finish the insides of my cards, so here ya go!

A little stamping, more layered papers and a fun baseball theme for my baseball loving son! If you haven't checked out RRR's You Tube Channel, you really should! Bonnie has a bunch of fantastic video tutorials to address your bow tying questions. Why not grab a cuppa and spend a little time upping your ribbon tying skills? You'll be glad you did! Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Really Reasonable Ribbon 5-Day After Christmas SALE!

  

We're rolling in with a BIG 5-Day After Christmas SALE here at Really Reasonable Ribbon. 

 Now through midnight Eastern Time  on Wednesday, 12/30/15 we have a terrific SALE going on. The more you buy, the more you save!! Please use the applicable code found below in the promotional code area on the first page at checkout.

The codes are good now through midnight Eastern time on Wednesday 12/30/15.

(Sale code is not valid on prior orders, ribbon club subscriptions, ribbon club gift subscriptions, or special order items).

  Order subtotals from $10.01 to $39.99 SAVE 10% using code PRESENT10.

Order subtotals $40 and up SAVE 15% using code PRESENT15.

YOU MUST USE ONE OF THE SALE CODES ABOVE TO RECEIVE THE PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT ON YOUR ORDER.

The sale code is good on everything including SALE items. 

Happy Shopping!!

~ Bonnie ~

Merry Christmas..

                       Hello......it is my day at RRR.  I am sure you all are busy, busy, busy with family gatherings, eating good foods, and unwrapping presents.  I have two cards to share to kick off a more Wintry theme after this Christmas holiday....and I also had to sneak in my first Valentine card.  I used 1.5 inch Antique gold gingham  on my first card.  My second card I used Strawberry glaze seam binding.  Well that is it for me.....gonna spend all the time I can today with the ones I love!  Merry Christmas!  Cherry

Merry Christmas

Hi there crafty peeps!  I am back for one last Christmas card share before the big day arrives.  Sometimes with a card you don't need a big fancy bow but you can still use some pretty ribbon as an accent.  I used several patterned papers from a hoarded October Afternoon paper collection to create my card base.  I then created a fun belly band as an accent using Green Glitz Ribbon.  I placed my retro Santa image on top.  I then fussy cut out the sentiment and popped it up with foam dots on the card.  I added a snowflake flair button next to Santa and then three white enamel dots at the top.  As a final touch I added Stickles to Santa's fur trim and then traced the letters with Glossy Accents.

Head on over to the Really Reasonable Ribbon store to pick up all of your accent ribbons.  I hope you enjoy this card and all of you have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!'

Peace on Earth

Hi friends.  Today I have a clean and simple card to share with a fabby bow made from my favorites from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  Nothing like a 'show stopper' bow to add that extra zing to a clean and simple card.

My bi-color double-loop bow is made with Red Delicate Stitched Satin Ribbon and Emerald Green Checkerboard Satin Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  It was created on my Bow-it-All V2.0.  If you don't have this tool yet, be sure to put it on your Christmas list.  You won't be sorry!

To view a video tutorial on how I created this wonderful bow, please click HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  For more information on the other products used on my card, please visit my Make Time to Craft Blog.

~ Bonnie ~

Woodland Reindeer Christmas Greeting Card

It's almost Christmas!!!!! Hey Peeps Ginny here and I'm getting pretty excited about the holiday!!! I'm sharing a card today that is chock full of country style.

Really Reasonable Ribbon Supplies~Swiss Dots on Red Satin, Gray Plaid, White Magnolias, Red Cottage Roses, White Sweetheart Blossoms.
Okay that's all for me. Wishing you all a happy and productive day with lots of time to be creative : ) G

We Gather Together

Hello again, all you ribbon-loving crafters!  It's Karen Letchworth sharing today with another sweet little pocket card that I created using lots of great Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I started with one of their many sweet Decorative Bags.  This one is called the Honeycomb Middy Biddy Bag (kraft color).  And here's some great news for Christmas time.....they're all on clearance, so this is a great time to stock up on some Decorative Bags.  Once I folded up my bag to create a pocket and covered it with some patterned paper by machine stitching it, I was ready to decorate my pocket.  I used lots of great products from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

There are so many great products at Really Reasonable Ribbon, and not just ribbons.  They carry flowers, leaves, hair accessories, and SO much more.  Take time to stop by and do some Christmas shopping today.

I also created three tags to tuck inside the pocket.  The pocket itself, as well as each of the three tags is embellished with Bay Leaf Seam Binding, Melon Seam Binding, Silver Metallic Baker's Twine, Deep Solid Pink Baker's Twine, Silver Metallic String, and Blueberry Baker's Twine.  I also added a length of Ivory Pom Pom Trim across the pocket.  Really Reasonable Ribbon has so many great trims for every project.

Thanks for stopping by today.  We love having you visit, and hope that you find lots of great ribbony-licious inspiration here on the RRR Blog.  We hope that you will all be sure to stop by and play along in our Current Challenge.  We love seeing your sweet creations.  And don't forget to make that Christmas "wish list" with all the ribbons and treats from Really Reasonable Ribbon that you want Santa to bring you.   Sometimes our hubbys just need a little help to know exactly what to buy for us, so give them that little bit of extra help they need to ensure that you don't end up with another giraffe sweater, blender, or fuzzy slippers.  LOL

Happy Birthday Card

Hi, I am Nancy and I want to share with you this card showcasing gorgeous ribbon along with the beautiful Wild Orchid Crafts flowers from Really Reasonable Ribbon.   This card is for my daughter for her birthday at the end of this month. 

 

 This ribbon is called Sheer Organza with Satin Center White and it comes in a variety of colors.  I use it often especially when achieving more of an elegant look for my cards.

I love flowers on cards that I make.  These flowers are the gorgeous pink aster daisy stem with pink roses from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I recommend to take a look at all of the varieties of Wild Orchid Crafts flowers from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  You'll definitely want to order some for your next cards if you don't have these in stock. 

Dies that were used are:  Cherry Lynn Exotic Butterfly Set, Creative Expression-Sue Wilson-Striplet-Heart Lattice, Tattered Lace Interlocking Heart/Celebration Set, Sue Wilson-Happy Birthday Script, Sue Wilson Delicate Fronds, Sue Wilson Pinpoint Embossing Folder.

  

Keep visiting the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog to continue to see the wonderful projects and cards that Really Reasonable Ribbon Designers have for you during the holidays and stay with us for the next exciting challenge on January 8th.  Can't wait to see what you created for us!

Have a Very Merry Christmas!

Falala

Hi everyone! Leslie here, sharing a Really Reasonable Ribbon DT inspiration project with you today, one of the last Christmas cards I created for this season! I am proud to say that I was ahead of the game this year and had all my cards ready to mail on December 1st! Woot-woot! I used the absolutely gorgeous Plaid Ribbon Ivory/Rust/Gold on this card which I've added this to my list of all-time favorites!

I created this gorgeous bow with my Bow-it-Allv2.0. Be sure to see Bonnie's awesome bow tutorials on YouTube.

For more details and additional photos, please see my blog post at Love To Scrap! 

I hope you've enjoyed today's project! Be sure to check out the vast array of ribbon and crafty goodies and tools at Really Reasonable Ribbon! I can't say enough about the amazing selection of products, awesome prices, fast shipping and great customer service!

Thanks so much for stopping by today - we'll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Leslie

RRR Challenges are on Break - Happy Holidays!

The RRR Challenge is on break for the holidays.  I hope to see you back when we resume on January 8th.  From all of us to all of you - Have a wonderful holiday season!

RRR Challenge #131 Winners!

Challenge #131 was lots of fun with our Shimmer and Sparkle theme. 

We saw a wide variety of wonderful projects this time around. Many thanks to all who participated.

Our top three picks for Challenge #131 in no particular order are:

Silje Kristen

Gail L

Diane H

Congratulations to our top 3 for a job well done. Grab your "I made the RRR Top 3" badge (located on the right column of the blog, near the bottom) and display it with pride. You ladies did a fantastic job!

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Thanks again to everyone who played along with us on our Shimmer and Sparkle themed Challenge.  I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  We'll see you again in January with new challenges!

~ Bonnie Garby ~

RRR December Blog Hop Winner

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

Thank you so much for hopping along with us this month on our Really Reasonable Ribbon Monthly 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.

Now, on to our winner who will receive the December 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.

True Random Number GeneratorMin: Max: Result:3

Congratulations Leslie!

3.  Leslie12/13/15, 2:17 PM

Not much of a resolution maker, that way I don't disappoint myself when I quit. Always strive for better each day.

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 ~ 

Holiday Hot Cocoa Gift Set

Hello Ribbon Fans! This will be my last post with all of you before the holidays, so I would like to take a moment to say Merry Christmas to each of you! May you be blessed in abundance with love as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour!

This year, thanks to Really Reasonable Ribbon, I made many of my Christmas gifts. Today I'm sharing a Hot Cocoa set we have given to a very special family. Please forgive me that I didn't get photos of the individual bottles, as they were also decorated. I was in a hurry to get the photos taken, since this gift was immediately being passed along. :)

I started with a Starbucks Frappuccino drink pack that was spray pained white.  Papers and embellishments were added to decorate, and of course pretty ribbons from the RRR store! :)

The Frappuccino bottles hold marshmallows, chocolate chips, and mints - everything you need to take your hot cocoa from yum to YUMMERS! :)

Ribbons, flowers, and paper also decorate the large canister that holds the hot cocoa mix itself.

Products used:
3/8" Plaid Christmas red/green ribbon
Delicate Stitched Satin Forest Green
1 1/2" Red Gingham Ribbon
Red Burlap String
Catherine White Crochet Lace
Shimmer Satin Red Ribbon
WOC Gardenias
WOC Open Roses Red

Thank you for stopping by! Merry Christmas to you and those you hold dear!
Jennifer :)

A Toast to Christmas!

An Elegant Vintage Christmas Card

Creating with Really Reasonable Ribbon Champagne Silky Crush Ribbon

Hello, Ribbon Lovers! Think fast: what do you love about the holidays? Like you, I cherish the time spent with family and friends. And I love holiday baking! But one thing really makes Christmas stand out to me, and that is the abundance of beauty that fills our world at this time of year. It seems like every where you look, there is something wondrous to catch your eye and capture your attention. It's just so....elegant! And with that in mind, I created this elegant vintage Christmas card to share with you here today.

 What could possibly be more elegant than Champagne Silky Crush Ribbon? I love the soft shimmer and subtle texture it adds to a project like this. When ribbon is this elegant, you really don't need much else, so I simply topped it with three itty bitty red jingle bells. This elegant vintage Christmas card is created with Polly's Paper Studio "Let it Snow" Creativity Kit. Here's wishing you a good old fashioned elegant Christmas! Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy