Woodland Critters Tea Party in a Box

Hello, Ribbon Lovers!  Fall is the perfect time to cozy up with a hot cuppa and a good book.  That's why I created this adorable Woodland Critters Tea Party in a Box Folio with ribbon, trims and flowers from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Could anything be more perfect on a woodland themed project than Chipmunk Delicate Stitched Satin?  I've used it as the ribbon closure and added it to the pretty Mixed Earth Tone Chrysanthemum floral cluster, too. It's especially lovely when topped with Pink & Brown Twist Baker's Twine bows.  Sweetheart Blossoms add a pop of dimension to the cute banner, too. 

The folio base is made with 110# cardstock that I've joined together with 1/2" and 1/4" Scor-Tape.  I don't need to worry about all these fun flips, flaps and pockets failing when I use this adhesive to hold things together! 

The tea party is tucked snugly inside the center box pocket of the folio.  Flap pages on either side are filled with tags, pockets, mini folios and flips.  When the treats are all gone, the box pocket is a great place to store photos of your tea party! 

 I've topped this little bookmark with more Chipmunk Satin and more Baker's Twine.  It's the perfect finishing accent for the project.  If you're looking for a great, all-purpose fall ribbon, I highly recommend it.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Here Comes the Sun!

 

Hello, Ribbon Lovers!  I know it doesn't seem like it at this very moment, but spring will soon be here!  The sun rises and sets a little earlier each day now, making the winter days feel a little less long and dreary.  We've had loads of rain here in North Carolina, so I have been  making "homemade sunshine" in my studio with pretty papers, flowers and Really Reasonable Ribbon.  That's a sure way to brighten up a gloomy day!

Creating this bright, cheery card was lots of fun.  And adding lots of RRR trims and ribbons really made it come to life!  Here's how I used ribbon on this card:

• First, I created a belly band by layering Chipmunk Delicate Stitched Satin with 3/8" Brown Plaid Ribbon.  The brown hues help to tone down the vibrant yellow patterns in the paper collection.
• Use Scor-Tape between the ribbon layers, and wrap the ends around the back side of the card panel for a neat, clean finish.
• Next, tie a poufy plaid bow with that brown plaid ribbon and tuck it into a cluster of roses and gardenias.  
• Now tie a loopy burlap bow and tuck it into the ribbon cluster to add extra texture.
• Then create a cute banner with stickers from the paper collection.  Use your Bow-it-All Tool to tie itty bitty 1/2" burlap ribbons and add to the corners.
• Finally, Cocoa Ric-Rac adds an interesting country style border to the base of the card.  I don't know why I don't use ric-rac more often!

I managed to squeeze a little ribbon inside this ease card, too!  It makes the perfect topper on this cute little tag charm that tucks inside the pocket.

Have you been spending a lot of time in your craft room this winter?  What have you been making?  I'd love to hear about  your crafty adventures in the comment section.

Thanks for stopping by!

kathy