Sunshine In Your Life

You're probably busy creating lots of pretty Spring/Summer cards if I were to guess.  Really Reasonable Ribbon has all the perfect ribbons, trims, adhesives and everything you might need to create all those pretty cards.  And if you need some FUN new sentiments for your cards, Bonnie Garby Designs can help you find a whole slew of lovely new images for the outsides (and inside sentiments) of all your cards.

This card started with white watercolor paper.  I layered it with some JilliBean Soup patterned papers using Scor-Tape to securely hold everything in place.  I used a sentiment from the Spring Bundle from Bonnie Garby Designs and rubbed some Lemonade and Fossilized Amber Oxide Ink over it.  Once everything was attached, I ran a length of Bright Pink Gingham Ribbon across the card and tied a pretty bow with it.  I added several lovely Double Head Stamens in various colors.

The bees were stamped and and hand-cut using a (retired) stamp set from Honey Bee Stamps.  There are SO many great ribbons, trims, twines, laces, embellishments, Adhesives and so much more at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  There's also lots of great inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog to help you get some great new ideas.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  It's always a treat to hear from you and to have you visit us.  Have a great week and please stop by again soon.  In the meantime, happy crafting from all of us at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Blessings,

Karen

Shabby Chic Easter Folder with Pockets

Hello, Ribbon Lovers! I was playing with some gorgeous Easter Button Cards from Polly's Paper Studio the other day, and suddenly an idea popped into my head. How fun would it be to create an Easter Folder with pockets and tags? And why not use a vintage sewing theme to make it really special? So that's exactly what I did!

The thing that makes this Easter folder with pockets so special is the gorgeous ribbon and flowers. I used both white crocheted lace and Vintage Pink Floral Cotton Blend Ribbon as a belly band/closure for this chunky little folder. Since my background paper featured polka dots, I decided to add a Pouf-tacular Pearl Pink Swiss Dots Satin Bow. This ribbon is so silky and easy to work with.

These romantic English Roses leave me weak in the knees, especially when combined with Cosmos Daisies, Sweetheart Blossoms, and pink Bead/Berry Sprays. I love the little Victorian boot charm perched on those spool end papers, too!

Here's a peeky at the inside of the folder. There's a pocket on each side stuffed to the gills with sewing themed goodies.

The pocket on the left contains this darling lamb button card topped with more of that beautiful Pearl Pink Swiss Dot Satin Ribbon. The little paper spool is wrapped with Pearl Pink Seam Binding ribbon that is secured with two pearl stick pins. And those are real vintage buttons on that ribbon wrapped pink button card. What seamstress or crafter would not love to get this parcel from the Easter Bunny? But wait...there's more!

The pocket on the right is decorated with a vintage style cameo, mounted on a gold tone filigree base. And you can really see how pretty that shabby chic Vintage Roses cotton blend ribbon is in this shot, too.

I created a pocket on this tag, then stuffed it with another button card and an individually wrapped dark chocolate. That way, no one has to nibble off the Easter Bunny's chocolate ears! The tag is topped with more of the Pearl Pink Swiss Dots Satin Ribbon, natural burlap string and a miniature pair of vintage scissors. I've also used Bright Pink Gingham Ribbon as an accent on tags and pockets.

Who says the kids get all the Easter baskets? Why not shake things up a little bit this year, and make an Easter Folder with pockets for the big kids?

Thanks for stopping by!
Cheerio,
kathy