Mixed Media Combines Hemp and Organza!

Today I am sharing a mixed media project using trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon and Unity's The Strongest People stamp set. Mixed media is everywhere you look right now!

Although mixed media always scares me, I love making it because I am such a control freak and with this I can't be. It is fun to know that any "mistakes" will look just fine!

To create this background, I started out with the Summer Splash paper from Stampington and Co., and added some gold and silver Encore ink. I embossed the silver with Clear EP for added texture. I used sprays and direct to paper in various places and then stamped the bird cage from the stamp set using Poptone Blu Raspberry Ink. On a separate piece of Summer Splash, I stamped the sentiment with Poptone Hot Chocolate ink. All the edges were distressed.

I added Juliet Natural Crochet lace, Aqua Organza ribbon and two colors from Hemptique's Aquamarine Hemp Cord Set (all Really Reasonable Ribbon), and tied two little charms (a key and the word "Live") in the bow. A couple of Kaiser Latte pearls, and it was all done!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Beach Page!!!

Happy Hump Day everyone! It's Patti, and I apologize for getting my post up late. We've had some family issues (medical) lately and I've gotten off track, but everything is better now. I'm going to share a project today that I did using a mixture of some gorgeous ribbon and trim.
This is my sweet little cousin at the beach, and her little swimsuit was lots of fun to match ribbon to! LOL! I used some leftover scraps from several Echo Park paper collections.

Here you can see a closeup of the ribbons and trims. I layered the satin with scalloped edge pink with the diamond satin red on top first. Then made bows with the cherry baker's twine and the thin hemp twine layered on the aqua organza.

These are just closeups of a little bit of the detail of the other elements.

And, one more of the little layered bows:

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you liked the page! Have fun playing with your Really Reasonable Ribbon goodies!!!!

How About Some Summer "Aqua"?

I don't know about you, but this time of year I start thinking about the ocean, the beach and tropical places. I just got a new spool of the gorgeous aqua ribbon and it reminds me of the crystal clear blue water of the gulf.
 Well, thanks to a good friend (wink) I happened to have some paper with the same theme!! Some Graphic 45 Tropical Travelogue! Perfect colors for the ribbon!!!! So a couple of cards were born!!!

On this first card I not only used the beautiful aqua ribbon, but also the Beatrice crocheted lace and a bit of Baker's twine.

Here you see the Baker's Twine in the button.

For this one, I only used the aqua. I just wanted a pretty bow to highlight the tropical stamp images!

This just shows a little detail. The stitching is all done with my Zig marker!!! The embossing and stamps are from the Susy West WOW collections.

Now, if I can just take a trip to the beach!!! I would love to see these colors in person with the water and tropical blooms!!! I hope you enjoy the cards, and urge you to "think tropical"!!!  

Shabby Chic card&/Flower Video Tutorial

Hello everyone and Happy Sunday to all! Cheryl here with my Shabby Chic "Happy Birthday" Z fold card for Really Reasonable Ribbon. And I have 2 video's to share, 1 on the Z-Fold you can find it HERE!

I had a few crafters ask how I made my Z fold card , so I decided to do a video on it, and will post it here and on my blog.

For my card I used lots of Pink Satin Really Reasonable Ribbon (MY FAV). I also used the pink and white satin with polka dots for the one handmade flower on the front of my card and the inside of my card. I used 3 different widths of Pink Satin and they can be found here.

I love the fold of this card, it gives plenty of room for stamping and writing. I did make the pocket for the pull card (secret writing), however I didn't make my pull card for this one yet. I did a lot of distressing on the CottageCutz Frames I used. I LOVE these new frame dies, they are sweet.

The Ribbon Flower Rosette was handmade using Really Reasonable Ribbon's Satin and Scor-Tape.  I will post my video below.

I used the spooled Satin from RRR, however you can buy the ribbon in yards instead :)

On my card I used the 5/8" Pink Satin, 1/4" Pink Satin, and 3/8" pink satin all found HERE!!

Card Open. I also used all unity stamps on my card, buttons, flowers and handmade roses. I wanted to run the ribbon through the tea time doily and loved using the 1/4" satin for this.

Ribbon Rosette Flowers Video, super easy to make!

Used:

Really Reasonable Ribbon Satin 5/8" inch

Scor-Tape 1/2"

2 circle punches 1" or a little over 

and 3/4"

Bling, or a button, or brad for center

Thank you all for looking and have a lovely day!!!

Hugs to all,

Cheryl

Fishbowl Candy Jar With Organza Bow

Hello,True :D here.

It's Saturday which means it is my turn to post a project. Woot woot! :)

I didn't do my normal card thing but instead made a quick little gift jar that would be great to give anyone.

Please watch the short video below to see the fish in action and to get all of the details.

To view in full screen mode, click the 4 arrows in the lower right hand corner. Hit the "Esc" to go back to normal view.

The fish is from I Brake For Digis and is called......you guessed it......"Fish"!

The beautiful ribbon is Kiwi Organza Dots, and Aqua Organza from Really Reasonable Ribbon. 

The half pearls are also from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Thanks so much for dropping by!
Come back here tomorrow and join us in our August 1st challenge. It is going to be a fun one! ;)
If you have a few extra minutes for blogging, I would love it if you would hop on over to my blog and have a peak at what I have been up to lately. ;)

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True :D