Monday, November 4, 2024

So Thankful For....


Hello and Happy Monday!
Can you believe that it is already November?  This year has just flown by!
I will say, this year has not been as treacherous as the past years have been for me. 
How about you? Has this year been kind to you? Or are you marking this one down in the memory book of one that you 'd like to forget?

 I have reflected back on a few things this year and had a couple of "AH HA!" Moments. 
One of those realizations is one that I am sharing with you today via my layout. 

My layout is simply titled, "THANKFUL". 

For this layout, I have used 3/16 gingham ribbon from the assortment pack that is offered on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Website. I have also used a few Mulberry Paper Flowers to add a bit more dimension to the page. As you can see, this is kind of a collage of old photos of my kids.  Yes, I am thankful for my kids, but this is deeper than than that.  

God blessed me with 5 kids, and these photos show the amazing bond that they shared.  The love, the friendship, and the respect that they had for one another was astounding back then. However, this year, as my 4 living children have all reached adulthood, I have realized something.

The bond that they have, the love, the respect, and the genuine care and concern that they hold for one another is priceless. 


After the death of my oldest son, my children were shattered, but they did not let that tear them apart. In fact, I believe that it drew them closer together. They are so close, and think of each other all the time. They have dinners together, go shopping together, go to the movies, etc. Even when they don't all live together any more, they still choose to hang out together.  They are BEST FRIENDS.

And THAT is what I am thankful for. The sibling Bond that they have is far greater than most. And I believe It is a direct result of loosing their oldest brother. 


This year has revealed to me that, despite loosing my son, there have been good things happen that were a direct result of his death.  I honestly don't think that my kids would have this strong of a connection if not for having to lean on one another for support after his death, and them realizing just how valuable that their siblings are.
What is it that you are THANKFUL for? 
Has this year revealed anything to you that makes you smile and be Thankful? 

Don't let those memories fade! Scrapbook them, and cherish them!
The Really Reasonable Ribbon Store has all the perfect ribbons and "ties that bind"...and November, the month of Thanks,  is the PERFECT time to start documenting them! 

 

Friday, November 1, 2024

Enjoy Your Special Day Greeting Card

 Hey there sweet friends! I hope you are all well : )  Ginny here with a greeting card perfect for just about any occasion.


~Really Reasonable Ribbon~ Chevron Striped Twill Light Blue, Ivory burlap String, Double Head Stamens

Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Pumpkin Treats Buckets

 

Hello crafty friends and Happy Wednesday to you all! So today I'm sharing these pumpkin treat basket things I decorated using several Really Reasonable Ribbons beautiful ribbons and twins. I love how they turned out and will be giving these to the grandkids for Halloween.

So I bought these bigger pumpkin basket or buckets at Walmart for .98 cents. And these are pretty good size as you can see, I added in many treats for the kids. I always love doing something different for them each year and this is this years, simple and SWEET! heheheheheh

I used 



Monday, October 28, 2024

Pet Sympathy Card

 Hello friends.  Today I'm sharing a pet sympathy card I made for a good friend.  It's 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 black Diamond Satin Ribbon topped with yellow Baker's Twine across the center of the card under the sentiment.  


The sentiments I used on my card today came from the Loss of Pet Sympathy Sentiments Digital Stamp Bundle. The background for the card was created using the Herringbone Overlay SVG Cut File 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, but you can always squeeze some ribbons and trims on there and this card is nice and flat for easy mailing.


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!

Friday, October 25, 2024

Autumn - A Time for Letting Go

It's time for another beautiful ribbon-adorned card featuring a few of the (many) fabulous trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  This card combines a few of their wonderful products with a lovely Autumn sentiment from Bonnie Garby Designs.  If you're ever looking for a specific sentiment and don't want to spend a small fortune buying a complete acrylic or rubber stamp set, then Bonnie Garby Designs may be the answer.  They carry hundreds of amazing sentiments for every occasion - without "breaking the bank" so to speak.
This card uses navy blue and cream cardstock as the base.  It's layered with some fun Crate Paper patterned papers from their Farmhouse collection. I used the Postage Stamp Die to cut the various pieces.  As I mentioned, the sentiment can be found in the Autumn Sentiments 2 Set; but it printed in black.  I ran a length of Brown & Cream Gingham Ribbon and a length of Navy Wrinkle Ribbon across my card.
I used the Navy Wrinkle Ribbon to tie my double bow, and then I tucked in some bundled Ivory Burlap String and several Double Head Stamens for color and texture.  And....they're just SO pretty.  I used several pieces of Scor-Tape to secure everything securely in place.  I also used some 3-D Foam Tabs to raise the sentiment piece.
I rubbed the sentiment piece with Marmalade Oxide Ink and sprayed it with Bundled Sage Distress Ink Spray.  This close-up photo (above) gives you a better look at how crisp and beautiful the sentiments from Bonnie Garby Designs truly are....even when you add ink, etc. to them.  I tend to use them a lot simply because they're SO lovely and cover every occasion.
Before I sign off today, I wanted to share one more photo with you.  I shared this sweet cross-stitched card for the September RRR Blog Hop, but I forgot to share this photo that also includes some of the FUN Halloween Ribbons available at RRR.  They really do have ribbons, trims and embellishments for EVERY season, every occasion and every project.  You'll always find the perfect design, width, colors, etc.
I hope you'll stop by and support Really Reasonable Ribbon AND Bonnie Garby Designs.  They're both owned by my sweet friend, Bonnie, and she's a very sweet, fair and honest person.  You'll find reasonable shipping costs (free at Bonnie Garby Designs of course) and you can find loads of inspiration and information about special sales and promotions on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.  Thanks so much for visiting today.

Blessings,
Karen

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

A Pair of Autumn Cards

Hello Ribbon Loving Frinds! 
Happy Wednesday to you all, I hope you are having a crafty week! 
Misty @Mommyofkidz here with you today
to share a pair of Autumn Inspired cards with you. 

I have been making more cards recently because I intend to start next year with intention of sending more written notes as opposed to texts or email. I have been stock-piling my cards so that I have ZERO excuse come 2025! 

For this first one, I used Ivory Burlap String and Double Faced Satin Aqua Ribbon 1.5 inch width.  I also used the digital stamp sentiment on the inside. 




For this Next Card, I used Jute String, 12mm Flat Backed Pearls, And the Pumpkin Spice Digital stamp from Bonnie Garby Designs.

TIP: I used a razor knife to remove all the insides of the pumpkin that were black in the stamp.  I then used the plaid paper behind it to create the look of the pumpkin. 
I then added the Wild Orchid Mulberry Paper Leaf to the stem to make it look even more realistic. 


Both Cards Feature a Digital Stamp Sentiment from Bonnie Garby Designs.

I love how my Pair of Autumn Inspired Cards came out! 
As I learn more about card making, I would definitely say that having a
sentiment already prepared makes a difference in the process! 
I will definitely be making more cards with 
Digital Stamps! 
Actually, I have a Baby Shower card already in the making! 
Maybe I will share that one on my next post!
See you all soon!
Have a wonderfully crafty week!!







 

Monday, October 21, 2024

Trick or Treat Greeting Card

 Hey there friends and crafty peeps! I hope you are all well. I'm dropping in today to share a festive greeting card created with trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon.


~Really Reasonable Ribbon~ Plaid Ribbon Black, Ivory Burlap String

Wishing everyone a happy and productive day : ) G

Friday, October 18, 2024

Cauldron Treats

Hello everyone and Happy Friday to you all! Today Im sharing this little cauldrons I decorated up using Really Reasonable Ribbon, and some treats for a luncheon I was to go to. My mom was nice enough to pick them up and bring them for the ladies since I was sick all week. Anyways these were super fun to make and I ended up making 10.

To start with I bought the cauldrons at the dollar tree, next I tied the Bright green Apple Dots 5/8" dot, and the Tangerine is Shimmer satin. Next I made my bow using the 3/8" Apple Grosgrain ribbon and then hot glued it on. For my tag I used a punch and an old SU! stamp for Happy Halloween. My name is on the back of each tag so they know who these were from. Lastly I tied them on using the orange pumpkin twine
what do you think of these little cuties for Halloween?




Thank you so very much for lookin and have a lovely day! Hugs to all, Cheryl 

 

Thursday, October 17, 2024

RRR October Blog Hop Winner!

Thank you so much for hopping along with us this month on the Really Reasonable Ribbon 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 a $10 Gift Certificate from Really Reasonable Ribbon and a Digital Stamp Set from Bonnie Garby Designs.


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 US shipping address.

True Random Number Generator  
Result:
5
Min: 1, Max: 13
2024-10-16 20:19:39 UTC
Congratulations Martie Rollin!

Pumpkin pie...so many delicious recipes from which to choose! I so enjoy creating with the colors of Autumn...warm and pleasing. Thank you for all these wonderful inspirations!



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.

 

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Happy Birthday to You Greeting Card

  Hello friends.  Today I'm sharing a birthday card I made for a sweet friend.  It's embellished with some lovely ribbons and mulberry flowers from Really Reasonable Ribbon and the digital sentiments are from Bonnie Garby Designs


I created a 5-1/2" square 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 regal purple Delicate Stitched Satin Ribbon topped with Crosshatch on Turquoise Satin Ribbon across the center of the card under the sentiment.  I added some pretty turquoise Sweetheart Blossoms under the sentiment panel.


The sentiments I used on my card today came from the Birthday Greetings 2 Digital Stamp Bundle along with the Birthday Sentiments for the Inside Bundle which I used for the interior sentiment. The background for the card was created using the Delicate Woven Overlay SVG Cut File Bundle.


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




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For a video tutorial on how I use mulberry paper, please click HERE.

My card is topped off with a pretty bi-color double loop bow created on my Bow-it-All V3.0 Tool using turquoise and regal purple Delicate Stitched Satin Ribbon.

For a video tutorial on how to create this fun bow, please click HERE.


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!

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Really Reasonable Ribbon October Blog Hop


Hello everyone and welcome to another amazing Blog Hop here at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog!


Today our very talented design team will be showcasing Thanksgiving and/or Autumn Color themed crafts. They always come up with some super ideas. 

DON'T FORGET TO GRAB OUR PROMO CODES FOR OUR COLUMBUS DAY SALE GOING ON NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 15th. 
You can find the promo codes on the post below this Blog Hop post.

Now let's get hopping and see what our fabulous design team has created this month!

Here is our blog hop list.  If you get lost along the way, hop on back here and we'll get you back on track.

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog

Now, be sure to leave some love at all the stops along the way. Your comments are most appreciated!


At the end of the hop, comment on this post answering the question below for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate for Really Reasonable Ribbon plus one digital stamp set from Bonnie Garby Designs.
Ribbon gift certificate prize is offered to customers with US shipping addresses only.


PLUS one digital stamp bundle from Bonnie Garby Designs
(one of these or bundle of your choice)






Our question of the month is:
What is your favorite Thanksgiving dessert?

Our winner will be selected from the numbered comments on this post on Thursday, October 17th. Be sure to check back on Tuesday evening to see if you are our lucky winner.

Thanks so much for hopping with us today. We hope you'll stop by and so some shopping at Really Reasonable Ribbon soon.

~Bonnie Garby~

 

Friday, October 11, 2024

Really Reasonable Ribbon 5-Day Columbus Day SALE!


We're rolling in with a BIG 5-Day Columbus Day SALE this weekend at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Now through midnight eastern time on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 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 10/15/2024.
(Sale code is not valid on prior orders or special order items.)

Order subtotals from $10.00 to $39.99 SAVE 10% using code COLUMBUS10.

Order subtotals $40.00 and up SAVE 15% using code COLUMBUS15.


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)

Don't forget to take a look at our vast offering of Mulberry Flowers.
(some examples below)


 


Happy shopping!