Happy Father's Day!

Hello, again Ribbon Friends! I am back with a few cards. This time I have two simple, masculine cards to share!

I do not like to add bows or flowers to masculine cards because I don't have any men in my life that appreciate the "frou-frou frilly" type cards! {smile} So, adding ribbon and trims to masculine cards is really difficult for me!

I sorted through my paper stash and my ribbon stash, and came up with this card, which measures 6" x 5". I love the gray tones of the Authentique Mister paper. I have a lot of the Plaid Gray ribbon, so I used some of that for this card. 

I wrapped the brick panel with a strip of the ribbon, then I added a little "tab" of ribbon to the right side of the sentiment panel. I tied a bit of  Natural Burlap String to a metal button and glued the button to the ribbon tab. Not a frou-frou or frill in sight! 

The second card is a standard A2 size (5 1/2" x 4 1/4") using the same paper collection. The collection has some rust colors in it, which I also love! 

This time I wrapped a length of  Copper and Cream Plaid around the paper to hide the seam between the two paper prints. (I used the 5/8" ribbon, which is out of stock, but the 3/8" is still available.) I added a skinny sentiment and a large, metal button to the top of the ribbon. I tied Natural Burlap String to the button. 

I hope you are inspired to use a little ribbon and whip up a few Father's Day cards for the dads in your life! 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Really Reasonable Ribbon Supplies Used:

Gray Plaid ribbon

Copper and Cream Plaid ribbon

Natural Burlap String

Other Supplies Used: Black, gray, and white Cardstock, Authentique Mister paper, stamps, buttons

Par-tee Golf Card Folio with June Ribbons

Hello, Friends!  Since it is almost Father's Day, I thought I'd share a fun idea for a masculine card with you today.  I know many of us struggle when it comes to using ribbon on a masculine card.  But this Apple Green Satin from the June Ribbon Club is the perfect partner for this Golf Themed Card Folio.

Ivory Burlap String adds a little extra texture to the bow.  When I use ribbon on a masculine card, I like to keep it really simple.  Just wrap a length of ribbon around the left hand side of the card panel and tie a square knot.  Top it with the ivory bow and some themed embellishments.  The ribbon adds texture, shine and a pop of color.

Here's a peek at the first fold of this fancy-fold card.  It's like the ribbon does double duty!

I love the way that you can still see the ribbon on the inside of the card, too.  You can use this technique on simple side fold cards and on top fold cards, too.  It's a very easy way to add a designer touch to your project.

I hope I've shared some helpful tips and tricks for using ribbon on masculine cards.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cheerio,
kathy

Dad, You Rock! Masculine Greeting Card

Hello, Ribbon Lovers!  I hope you are all having a very happy Father's Day!  To honor the men in our lives, I've worked up a fun masculine card using Copen Blue Delicate Stitched Satin Ribbon from the Ocean Breeze Ribbon Assortment.   I've also added some fun embellies from RRR.  Let's take a look!

 It can be hard to design a masculine card, but these papers from Authentique's "Durable" collection strike exactly the right note.  This top fold card measures 5" x 7", so there's lots of room to add great embellies.

Delicate Stitched Satin is one of my all time favorite ribbon choices.  This time around I used the new Copen Blue ribbon from the  Ocean Breeze June Ribbon Club Assortment.  It's the perfect shade of blue to liven up all the lovely grey tones in this card.

Metal Steampunk Gears make the perfect embellishment, adding a little shine, a lot of texture and a fun masculine vibe to the card design.  To even out the composition I also added a trio of flat backed cabochons in the upper left hand corner of the card.

The interior of the card contains two pockets filled with goodies for Dad.

The small upper pocket contains a cute tag that Dad can use as a bookmark.

You could mount a small photo of your children, or write a personal note here to make it really special.

The lower pocket contains a simple folio.

This was made by cutting a 5" x 12" strip of designer paper from the collection.  Then I scored on the long side at 4", 8", and 12" to form a little folio.

I added thumb holes with a circle punch, then minimally decorated the pages, leaving lots of room for 4" x 5" photos of Dad.  Tuck in a gift card, and you're ready for Father's Day or a masculine birthday.

I'm thankful to have been raised by a kind an loving father.  I'm even more blessed to have married a man who is devoted, loving and kind to our 5 children...and now our grandchildren.  I pray you all enjoy a peaceful, happy and restful Father's Day!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,
kathy

Wishing All a Happy Father's Day

Hi Everyone,

It's me, Deborah , giving you some inspiration on Father's Day and sending warm wishing to all those wonderful Dads out there. I hope you all are having a great day with your family, friends or what every you have planned for today, and especially if you are crafting! :D   

I know Father's Day is here and most of us are done with our Father's Day cards but I wanted to share a couple of cards I made with the really cool ribbon from the RRR store. I think you will agree that this ribbon is awesome for these type of cards. :D

I made two Masculine Dress Shirt Cards using this diagonal striped ribbon -

For these cards I used the Satin Diagonal Striped Ribbon. 

I just love how this ribbon looks like a real "tie" on these shirts. 

I just couldn't help myself, I had to find out if it would work out. (lol) 

I added the sentiment card on the inside. 

Thank you all for stopping by I hope you all have a fantastic day. I hope you get a chance to try making one of these cards with the diagonal striped ribbon or try a different one from the Really Reasonable Ribbon store. You will love all the different types of ribbons and trims. 

Hugs, 

Deborah xxx

Mr. Fix It

Hello RRR friends! Father's Day is right around the corner so today I have a card for that special handy man in your life! I love the fun apron shape and it's a perfect fit for all Dad's tools! This is a really fun type of card to decorate and with so many fantastic choices from Really Reasonable Ribbon, the possibilities for an apron card are endless! Just change the paper and the ribbon and you'll have a whole new theme! I chose Navy Center Stitched Burlap ribbon to go with my masculine theme. Don't be afraid to use up your ribbon scraps as well--I even cut mine and frayed it a bit for some cool texture.

Here's a few more ideas:

• Gardening apron- garden tools, gloves, flowers in the pocket
• Barbeque/Grilling apron- grilling utensils, napkin in the pocket
• Baking apron- rolling pin, mixing spoons and utensils in the pocket
• Artist apron- paint brushes, markers, crayons, scissors, etc. in the pocket
• Seamstress apron- spools of thread, pins, waist measure in the pocket

Use your imagination because the sky is the limit for apron cards! And it's so fun to fill the pocket with whatever you want!

Here's a great template to use from the web:

You could also score it from the side so the fold is like a traditional card.

Thanks so much for visiting today! I've enjoyed sharing my card and I hope it has brought a bit of inspiration. Hugs and happy crafting! ~Linsey