Autumn Is Here

It's your friend Karen posting here today.  I've been having a lot of fun lately making cards that include some cross-stitching on them.  It's always so nice to know that Really Reasonable Ribbon will always have the perfect trims and Embellishments for every card I create.  They also carry the perfect Adhesives to help hold everything in place securely to stand the test of time.  Really Reasonable Ribbon has a bit of everything we need as crafters....and then some.

I used black and pumpkin cardstock pieces for my base, and I layered that with a piece of simple cream cardstock that I cross-stitched.  I found the (free) cross-stitch pattern on Pinterest.  I changed a few things to make it fit, and I used DMC floss colors that I had on hand.  Once my stitching was complete, I placed the image on my card securely with pieces of Scor-Tape.  I cut the blue border using the Scallop Border Dies from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.

To accent my cross-stitched image, I used a three of my favorite sweet trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon including a length of Brown Plaid Ribbon, Sharon White Crochet Lace and Solid Pumpkin Bakers Twine.  I tied a bow using another length of the Solid Pumpkin Bakers Twine and placed a Plaid Flatback Cabachon over the bow.  I added a few Double Head Stamens and some Mulberry Leaves.

You'll always find lots of great inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog and loads of fabulous trims, ribbons and SO MUCH MORE when you shop at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  They really do carry a bit of everything you need.  Thanks so much for stopping by today and please visit again soon.  It's always appreciated.

Blessings,

Karen

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 

Bonnie Garby Designs

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!!

 

Christmas Cookies

It's your friend, Karen, posting today.  What makes a card interesting in your opinion?  For me, it needs some depth, some texture, something that makes it stand out and take notice.  Well, when I use ribbons and trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon on my cards, I know I'll always have the perfect accents to add those touches of texture, depth and personality.  That's what I did for this SWEET Christmas card.

I used basic black cardstock that I layered with a deep green patterned paper.  I machine stitched the papers together and then added a darling sentiment from Bonnie Garby Designs.  I cut the "cookies" using some old dies and I topped one with Cherry Baker's Twine and some rusty jingle bells.  On the lefthand side of my card, I added a beautiful ribbon treatment.

This sweet ribbon topping started with a length of Emerald Green Gingham Ribbon that I ran down the left side of the card.  Next, I tied a big pretty bow using Red Gingham Ribbon.  I also tucked in some Green Bundled String, Mulberry Leaves, wool felt leaves, and a sweet topping of various Open Roses.  The cookies, sentiment and ribbons were attached using lots of fabulous Scor-Tape.

We all hope that you'll visit the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog often for lots of great inspiration and up-to-date information about special sales and promotions.  You won't want to miss any of what's happening at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  Have a blessed and creative week, everyone.

Hugs,

Karen

Fabulous Fall Critters Easel Card

Hello, Ribbon Lovers!  It still feels like summer here in North Carolina, but the calendar tells me that fall will soon be here.  Time to break out those pretty fall ribbons (my favorite) and festive fall papers, my friends!  This fabulous fall critters easel card features one of my all time favorites: Copper and Cream Plaid Ribbon.  Its rich hues really work for fall projects. Pumpkin Baker's Twine added extra texture to my ribbon clusters, too.  It's the perfect shade for autumn. 

I've paired this pretty ribbon up with some 35mm Mixed Earth Tone Trellis Roses  35mm green leaves  and Mixed Earth Tone Chrysanthemums and Sweetheart Blossoms from the RRR shop. 

TIP: Did you know  you can alter your mulberry flowers and leaves with mists, paints, sprays and stains?  It's so easy to brush Distress Stain over these grey roses so that they match your papers.  And you can create fall foliage just by tapping Distress Paint over the surface of the leaves.  Try it yourself, and see  how easy it is to create a custom look for your fall cards.    

Here's a peek at the inside of this sweet card.  I don't know about  you, but I love to add pockets to my cards so that I can tuck in little surprises or treats.  

It's Pumpkin Spice season, y'all!  Hope you are enjoying beautiful fall weather, wherever this post finds you.

Cheerio,

kathy

 

THANKS

Hi, it's Karen.  Whether I'm making a quick thank you card, a birthday, sympathy, or any other card; I always know that I can count on Really Reasonable Ribbon to always have the PERFECT color, width, style, etc. trim(s) for my projects.  This card started with some basic cardstocks that I inked and stencilled to create the fun background.

I used a small thanks die-cut from Poppy Stamps to keep the sentiment small.  I didn't want to cover up the background, and I really wanted the pretty leaves, flowers and ribbons to be the star of this sweet card.  I ran a width of Danish Blue Seam Binding across my card and tied a pretty bow with it.  I also bundled up some Ivory Burlap String that I tucked underneath things.  Lots of Scor-Tape Adhesive holds everything securely in place.

I added some (blue, pink, purple) Miniature Pastel Sweetheart Blossoms, Double Head Stamens, some pretty Mulberry Leaves, and one die-cut (bluish) stem.  I also added a couple of stick pins because a) they're so pretty and b) they're covering a small hot glue mess.  I have a few extra Double Head Stamens doing the same trick in another spot.  My theory is that most of the time, small bloopers can be fixed or hidden.  Just get creative and don't give up easily.  Really Reasonable Ribbon has lots of great Embellishments to accent your projects in this special way.

Isn't that Seam Binding just so pretty?  I swear that RRR really does have the PERFECT color for EVERY project.  I had already created this card base long before I even looked at what trims I'd use.  As always, Really Reasonable Ribbon had the perfect match to my project by way of the Seam Binding.  There are over 40 gorgeous colors of Seam Binding and one is sure to match YOUR next project perfectly.  Be sure to stop by Really Reasonable Ribbon to check out all their great products.  Thanks again for visiting today, friends.

Blessings,

Karen

So Very Blessed

Welcome by, everyone.  It's Karen here, and I'm so grateful to have you visit us today as I share a sweet little card I made using just a few of the THOUSANDS of beautiful products from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  When it comes to ribbons and trims, Really Reasonable Ribbon has it ALL.  But that's not all they carry.  Nope!  There's SO much more waiting for you at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I started this card by using a white cardstock base and a couple of random patterned papers I had lying around on my scrap table.  I love to utilize paper scraps (snippets) and try to create something from the sweet little leftovers we all seem to accumulate.  I used Scor-Tape to adhere together all my papers.  Next, I ran a width of Cream Seam Binding across my card where the two patterned papers meet (to cover the seam).  Then I wrapped lengths of Solid Light Pink Baker's Twine, Solid Deep Pink Baker's Twine, Solid Yellow Baker's Twine and Solid Bluebonnet Baker's Twine across my card and tied a pretty bow with a piece of each.

I topped the bow with a Blue Sweetheart Blossom and Mixed Pink Miniature Sweetheart Blossoms.  I also tucked in a small Mulberry Leaf.  My stamped sentiment is from Stamp Simply Clear Stamps and was stamped on a journalling card from my stash.  The finishing touch was adding three Fabric Covered Buttons from the Embellishments section.  LOTS of great products and endless creativity await you at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

There's always lots of great inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, and we'd LOVE to have you join us on the 13th of every month for the RRR Blog Hop.  Thanks again for visiting me today, and I hope you have a wonderfully creative week wrapped in RIBBONS and BOWS - from Really Reasonable Ribbon, of course.

Blessings to you,

Karen

Love's Greeting

Welcome by today, everyone.  I'm so happy you've stopped by to take a peek at this sweet card I made using some FUN products from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  It's always fun to create cards using the wonderful ribbons, flowers, and products from Really Reasonable Ribbon because I'm always sure to find the perfect colors of EVERYTHING I need.  That includes all the ribbons and trims you can imagine and SO much more.

I used a white cardstock base and layered that with a blue cardstock and some fun patterned papers.  I secured the papers together using Scor-Tape, and then did some machine stitching.  The focal point is a piece of ephemera from my stash, and I laid that on top of a die-cut doily.  I also attached an actual vintage dairy ticket from a booklet of them that I picked up at an antique store, and I placed a Tim Holtz mini rusty paper clip on it.  I hot glued three white vintage buttons on the left.

The floral cluster at the bottom right includes some bundled up Natural Burlap String that I topped with some Mixed Colors Cosmo Daisies, Green Mulberry Leaves and a length of Misty Turquoise Gingham Ribbon.  I can't think of any shade of any color of ANYTHING you can't find at RRR.

Oh....I can't forget to mention the pretty Deep Lake Blue Double Head Stamens I tucked in there.  Oh, my!  I absolutely LOVE Double Head Stamens.  They're yet another item that comes in oodles of gorgeous colors to match any and every project.  They're such a soft, sweet touch to add to any card.  I know I mention Double Head Stamens a lot, but they really are awesome and super reasonably priced.

Thanks again for stopping by.  I hope you'll visit the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog often.  You won't want to miss out on any of the fabulous inspiration you'll find from here my talented teammates.  And....you'll always be the first to know about special sales and promotions.  We always enjoy your visits, and hope you're having lots of fun in your craft room.  Really Reasonable Ribbon is always here for you when you need ribbons, trims, twines, laces, inspiration and more.

Blessings,

Karen

I Hope This Perks You Up

Hello!  I welcome you by today as I share a fun card I created for Really Reasonable Ribbon.  There are SO many fabulous products at Really Reasonable Ribbon; and I'm not just talking about their hundreds of fabulous ribbons.  They also carry Adhesives, Mulberry Flowers, Embellishments, Hair Accessories, the fabulous Ribbon Club Assortment and SO much more.  You can visit their fabulous store here at Really Reasonable Ribbon Shop.

This card started with a piece of white cardstock.  Next, I used oxide inks and a polka dot stencil to create my golden background.  Once my base and background were all in place, I started adding several other FUN things to my card.  I cut the owl, sentiment, coffee drink and sentiment; and laid everything out at the bottom of my card.  Everything is secured with strips of Scor-Tape.

At the top of my card, I ran a width of Mare Brown Seam Binding and I used that to tie my bow as well. I tucked in some Yellow, Red, and Gold Double Head Stamens as well as some Mulberry Leaves.  I topped the bow with some Deep Ivory and Orange Open Roses.  All these gorgeous products work together to help make your projects extra special.  You're sure to find something you'll LOVE when you stop by Really Reasonable Ribbon.

We hope that you'll stop by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog often for loads of inspiration, special sales and promotions; and of course lots of great shopping in the Really Reasonable Ribbon Store.  I'm so grateful for your visit today.  If you'd like my complete supply list, you're welcome to stop by my blog, My Cup Runneth Over, for additional details.  Happy crafting, everyone.

Blessings,

Karen Letchworth

Life Is An Adventure

Welcome by the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog today, friends.  Thanks for visiting as I (Karen) share a fun card I created using just a few of my RRR favorites!  I started with some fun patterned papers and chipboard (camper) that I picked up at my local Tuesday Morning....always great bargains there!  The sentiment (Life Is An Adventure) is from Paper Sweeties.  Everything else can be found at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I ran a length of the lovely Fuchsia Wrinkled Ribbon down the center of my card.  I bundled some Ivory Burlap String and Navy Burlap String and layered that with some peach magnolias from the Magnolias Mixed Pastels and several navy sweetheart blossoms (from the Miniature Sweetheart Blossoms Mixed Blues), peach sweetheart blossoms (from the Mixed Peach/Orange), and some Miniature Ivory Sweetheart Blossoms.

There are so many gorgeous Mulberry Flowers at Really Reasonable Ribbon, and as you can see on this card; they accent our stamped images so nicely.  I almost framed the journalling spot with my cascading flowers on this card,  I could have gone completely crazy and put them everywhere...like a garden.  But I tried to use some restraint....LOL.  You're always sure to find the perfect ribbons, trims and embellishments at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Blessings,

Karen