The Lord is My Shepherd

There's nothing like a beautiful Bible scripture or lovely sentiment to place on your card.  While we all love our stamps, they can get expensive.  By purchasing a simple bundle of digital stamps, you can easily and inexpensively expand your collection of sentiments and scriptures.  One really great place to buy those awesome digital stamps is Bonnie Garby Designs.  I love her digital stamps.  And of course, you're always sure to find the perfect ribbons, trims and twines at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I used a light kraft cardstock and patterned papers from Whimsy Stamps.  I layered my papers and cut some smaller squares using a postage die cut from Papertrey Ink.  I placed the papers and random squares of paper around my card using lots of Scor-Tape to hold everything securely in place.  I printed my sentiment and placed it on 3-D Foam Tabs to raise it.  As I mentioned, the sentiment is from Bonnie Garby Designs and can be found in the Scriptural Quotes Digital Stamp Bundle.

I took a very long length of Natural Burlap String and wrapped it around my card several times, tying it into a bow on the front of my card.  I absolutely LOVE Burlap String.  It's such a fabulous trim, it comes it so many great colors, and it's just TEN CENTS per yard.  One person who visits Really Reasonable Ribbon to see all their fabulous trims and leaves me a message here on this post telling me their favorite color of Burlap String will WIN a 10-yard bundle of Burlap String from me.  I will post the lucky winner's name in my next RRR blog post.

The sweet little sheep I added were created using cream and brown wool felt and were cut using the super cute Primitive Sheep Die Cuts from Whimsy Stamps.   They're just so sweet, and I thought they really went well with the sentiment.  Please be sure to stop by Really Reasonable Ribbon to do some shopping for Adhesives, Mulberry Flowers, and ribbons/trims galore.  Thanks so much for visiting me.

Blessings,

Karen

Cheers to Forever

While I do realize that Fall is creeping in on some of you, it's still over 100 degrees here in the Las Vegas valley, and it's still very much Summer.  That means days in the pool, walks in the evening, and having the A/C running 24/7.  The card I'm sharing today is an Anniversary card that I created for some friends of ours.  As always, I knew I could count on Really Reasonable Ribbon to have all the perfect trims for my card.

I used basic white cardstock that I layered with some American Crafts patterned paper and a piece of painted corrugated cardboard.  I ran a length of Medium Pink Gingham Ribbon down the side of my card.  I also used the Medium Pink Gingham Ribbon to tie a pretty bow that also includes some Solid Light Pink Baker's Twine, Natural Burlap String, Dark Rose Double Head Stamens, Milk White Double Head Stamens and two beautiful Open Roses.

The sentiment I used is from Bonnie Garby Designs and I rubbed it with Spun Sugar Oxide Ink.  I also attached more of the Natural Burlap String to hold some of the lovely little 11mm Heart Shaped Imitation Pearl Embellishments.  The sweet sentiment (Cheers to Forever) is found in the Wedding Bundle.  I attached everything to my card using pieces of Scor-Tape which is such as AWESOME Adhesive.

Thanks so much for visiting me today, friends.  I appreciate you stopping by and I really do hope that you'll check out Really Reasonable Ribbon and treat yourself to some new trims.  My suggestions are Baker's Twine, Burlap String and Gingham Ribbon; but there are literally hundreds of fabulous choices.  Have a blessed and creative week.

Happy crafting,

Karen

My Forever Friend

Thanks so much for stopping by today to say hello.  It's your friend, Karen Letchworth here today sharing another super FUN card that I made using a few of my favorite products from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I can honestly say that this card came together using a whole lot of scraps.  The red card base was a pre-cut scrap, as were the small piece of corrugated cardboard, the left-over piece of red gaffer tape, and the scrap of patterned paper.  So, I literally used a few random items that I had laying around on my craft table to create the base of this card.  The secret is.......Scor-Tape.

It's all held together securely using strips of Scor-Tape.  I wrapped the card in Natural Burlap String and also attached a piece of lovely Crochet Lace to this card giving it lots of fabulous texture.  That's what Really Reasonable Ribbon helps you do.  I cut a length of Solid Ivory Baker's Twine, lengths of Solid Wheat Baker's Twine and Solid Red Baker's Twine, and I attached those as well.  Yes, lots of great layers.

I added an antique milk cap, a torn scrap of Burlap Ribbon, a miniature paperclip, a sentiment sticker, and the small doily and little house(s) are from old PTI die-cut sets.  The patterned paper scrap and sentiment sticker are from October Afternoon 5 & Dime.  Lots of vintage stash items here, and Really Reasonable Ribbon helps to make it all so much more exciting.

Any time you need some amazing inspiration, you're welcome to stop by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog to see what my fabulous teammates are up to using ribbons, trims and twine.  There's always a great bargain at RRR, reasonable shipping, and.......every type and width of trim, lace, ribbon, twine, mulberry flowers and adhesive you could ever imagine.  Don't miss out on ALL there is at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Blessings,

Karen

Easter Blessings

Happy Easter, everyone.  This year seems to be flying right by us, doesn't it?  It's hard to believe that Easter is just around the corner.  Well, if you're like me, sending out Easter cards is always something I love to do.  Really Reasonable Ribbon can help you create some lovely cards for Easter and all year long.

I used cream cardstock for my base and a JilliBean Soup orange plaid patterned paper.  Then, I cut another piece from cream cardstock using the Crimped Frames Die from The Greetery.  The carrots and shiplap planks are also dies from The Greetery.  I added some bundled Natural Burlap String to the tops of the carrots.  I just LOVE the texture that the Burlap String adds to cards, and this lovely trim comes in over 20 gorgeous colors and costs just ten cents ($0.10) per yard.

I used lots of Scor-Tape to adhere the layers of paper, the carrots and the shiplap wood planks.  I used lots of wonderful oxide inks on everything as well.  At the bottom of my card, I added some lovely Orange Baker's Twine and Solid Ivory Baker's Twine.  Baker's Twine is another wonderful trim that comes in over 20 gorgeous colors and also costs just ten cents ($0.10) per yard.

There's always lots of great inspiration for you on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog and lots of great sales and bargains in the RRR Shop.  Also, you won't want to miss the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop that starts on the 13th of each month.  We sure hope that you'll join us for that, and we look forward to your visits whenever you can stop by Really Reasonable Ribbon.  Have a blessed and creative week, friends.

Blessings,

Karen

Love, Hope and Joy

Christmas has come and gone, and a new year has begun.  It's hard to believe how quickly it comes and how quickly it all passes us by again.  We hurry, we stress, we get all our gifts and wrap them, bake our cookies, trim the tree, and....oh my!  It's always so hectic.  And then we find ourselves right here in the start of a New Year.  All of us at Really Reasonable Ribbon hope that your Christmas was happy and blessed.  Now, let's all try to focus on Love, Hope and Joy - in our own lives and in how we treat others.

Any time you want to make a CUTE card, you'll always find the perfect trims, Adhesives, Mulberry Flowers, Embellishments and more at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  These awesome products will always match any patterned papers or designs you've already got on hand.  This card was created with some patterned papers from Crate Paper, and I knew RRR had the perfect trims, as always.  I ran a length of 1/2" Red Wrinkle Ribbon down the middle of my card and tied a bow with that and some Bay Leaf Seam Binding.  I topped that with some rusty jingle bells tied tightly with a length of Natural Burlap String.

Everything is held securely in place using strips of Scor-Tape; which is a FANTASTIC Adhesive that holds everything right where it belongs.   At the bottom of my card, I added a Maya Road canvas tag that's topped with a sticker and a holly/ivy stamped and die-cut image from Paper Sweeties.  The sentiment is from SSS.  It's tied with a length of (another favorite of mine) Solid Ivory Baker's Twine.  Honestly, I can't get enough of all the fabulous trims and goodies from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I know you'll LOVE them, too.  Thanks for stopping by, and happy crafting.

Blessings,

Karen

Christmas Borders and Bows

 

Hello, Ribbon Lovers!  Isn't it wonderful that we can use our ribbons to make Christmas borders and bows?  Adding a ribbon border to white space on a card is one of my favorite techniques.  Suddenly, we've turned a potentially "blah" blank space into a beautiful spot with texture, pattern and color!  That's why I attached some Poinsettia Printed Satin Ribbon at the base of this rustic Christmas card.

It' such a quick and easy technique, but adds so much to a card design.  Simple adhere a length of 1/2" Scor-tape over the area you wish to cover with ribbon.  Let the ends of the Scor-tape extend about 3/4" beyond the edges of the card panel.  Remove the liner tape, then burnish the ribbon over the adhesive.  Once again, let the ribbon ends extend beyond the edges of the card panel.  This way, you can wrap the ribbon around the panel, hiding any raw edges and leaving a nice, neat border in place.

Delicate Stitched Satin Ribbon is one of my favorite ribbon styles because it ties such beautiful bows!  The ribbon is not too thick, and easy to work with.  I've tied these big loopy bows on my Bow-it-All Tool using Red Delicate Stitched Satin Ribbon.  Both of the ribbons I've used here are part of the October Ribbon Club Assortment.

You can dress up your bow clusters by tucking in a Red Bead Berry Spray.  I cut small sections of the berries off the main stem, then I hot glue them in place between the bow and the flower or button on top.  They really take a bow cluster to the next level!

Have you started making your Christmas cards yet?  I hope I've shared some easy ways to create Christmas Borders and Bows with you in today's post!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Celebrate Spring with Joy

Welcome by today, everyone, and thanks for visiting us.  It's always a treat to have you stop by the RRR blog.  Today it's Karen, and I'm sharing a sweet card that was inspired by my super talented friend, Esther of Shoregirls Creations.  When I saw her super sweet no-line card, I think my jaw hit the floor.  While I knew I could never recreate anything even close to what Esther had created, I did know that I wanted to at least take a whack at it.  And of course, I knew that Really Reasonable Ribbon would help me give it some special touches.

My card also includes a bit more of the (bundled) Natural Burlap String and a Moss Green Open Rose.  I added a small hang tag onto which I stamped the word JOY, and it's hung from a Pear- Shaped Rusty Paperclip from our Embellishment Section.the images and dirtied the edges using Black Soot, Hickory Smoke and Burlap Tim Holtz Oxide Inks.  

The finishing touches to my card are all from Really Reasonable Ribbon and they include the Natural Burlap String that I wrapped under and around the bird/flowers, as well as the bow I tied at the bottom.  The bow was created using some Peach Seam Binding that I cut into narrow strips and tied into a bow. 

You can always find lots of great ribbons, laces, trims and twines at Really Reasonable Ribbon among many other wonderful things.  They carry Adhesives, Hair Accessories, Embellishments, Mulberry Flowers and SO much more.  OH.....and don't forget to join us on the 13th for our AWESOME Blog Hop where you'll have a chance to win our beautiful Ribbon Club Assortment.  Have a blessed and creative week, everyone.

Blessings,

Karen

Copper and Cream Autumn Pumpkin

 Hello, Friends!  It's the most wonderful time of the year!  I'm talking pumpkin season, my friends!  Nothing makes me happier than a field of plump orange pumpkins!  Unless it's a slice of freshly baked pumpkin bread!  Yum! I've found that the Copper and Cream Plaid ribbon from RRR looks fabulous with any pumpkin themed project.  Pair it up with a little Natural Burlap String to amp up the rustic autumn vibe. 

The ribbon looks great inside a card, too.  Use it as a border on top of a pocket.  It makes a handy closure for a little secret recipe card pocket on the top of the card.

This is a fun way to present a few of your favorite "pumpkin everything" recipes, isn't it?  And if you're going to bake pumpkin bread, you really need to have a little tea to go with it.  So I created a cute tea and chocolate wallet then dressed it up with more ribbon.  Cute, right?  A packet of honey and a demitasse spoon complete the service.  

Suddenly I find myself craving a little pumpkin snack! What's your favorite pumpkin baked good?  I'd love to hear about it in the comments below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Apple Pickin' Time Home Décor Banner

 

Hello, Ribbon Lovers!  Oh, it's apple pickin' time, and I could not be happier if I tried! To celebrate, I made an apple themed home décor banner with Really Reasonable Ribbon trims.

Each pennant is machine stitched between layers of  Rust Silky Crush Ribbon and Crochet Lace Trim. 

TIP: Machine stitch along both the top and the bottom edge of the ribbon.  This extra step helps the banner to hang neatly.

Tie Sherry/Ivory Plaid ribbon in square knots between each banner pennant then top with a button.

Natural Burlap String mimics the feel of fall leaves.  Tie little bows with it and tuck it into your flower clusters to add extra texture.

Die cut leaves and velvet flowers add even more layers of texture and dimension to the design.

Do you go apple picking where you live?  We have to drive into the mountains to find apple orchards here.  But growing up in New England, the month of September was apple season.  We all trekked out to the local orchards and picked big bushel baskets filled with rosy red apples.  Mmmm...now I want an apple pie!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Down on the Farm

Hello, Ribbon Lovers!  Welcome to farm country!  I've used some beautiful ribbons from the June 2021 Southwest Vibe Ribbon Club Assortment to make this cute Down on the Farm Fun Fold Card.  I wanted you to see how versatile this month's assortment is.  It works perfectly for trendy Southwest influenced projects, but it also pairs beautifully with farmhouse style!  How fun is that?

The pretty bow cluster on the front flap of this fun fold card is made with Light Coral Taffeta Ribbon and Light Coral Satin Swiss Dots Ribbon from the club assortment.  They complement the shades of aqua in the paper collection and they also pick up on the coral flowers in the background. 

I also created a little nest for my mama hen using Natural Burlap String from the shop. I love this stuff so much, I buy it by the spool!   Here's a peek at the rest of the panels in this barnyard beauty.

The front flap is held in place with a hidden magnet. I think fun fold cards are exciting to open.  You never know what is coming around the next fold!   Don't you just love these sweet barnyard critters?

You can create a little pocket with a decorative flap inside the card by scoring and folding one of the 4" x 6 journal cards.  Fold the back side of the image to the front, dress it up with some ephemera bits, then glue down the sides to make a pocket. 

If you glue down just the outside edges of the coral flowers, you make a tuck spot for this 3" x 4" mini notecard.  This is a great place to tuck in a little note, or tea bag or gift card.

Have you had a chance to play with your Southwest Vibe Ribbons yet?  What did you make?  I'd love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

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

Having Fun With Really Reasonable Ribbon

Hello crafty peeps, and welcome by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog today as I (Karen) share a some fun projects with you.  There are SO many fabulous ribbons, trims, twines and goodies at Really Reasonable Ribbon that you're always sure to find just the right touches for every project.  Today I'm sharing five quick projects that each use some of my favorite trims.

While I was on vacation recently, I purchased a few new things at a fun scrapbook store including some die-cuts from My Favorite Things for making Chapstick/lip balm holders like the one above.  I love the Cherry Baker's Twine at the top of the holder.  Baker's Twine is a wonderful touch for so many projects.  And, at just $1 for 10 yards, you're going to want to pick up all 37 gorgeous colors carried at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

My second project is the HELLO card shown above.  It uses a kraft paper base, some woodgrain patterned paper, die-cut foliage and a stamped sentiment.  The finishing touch to this quick but sweet little card is some Natural Burlap String that's strung through a little brown button and tied into a bow.

None of the projects/cards I'm sharing today are terribly complicated, and none of them have a whole lot of Really Reasonable Ribbon product on them.  I guess my point was just to show everyone how a small accent, such as the Natural Burlap String or some Baker's Twine can add texture and personality to your art work.  By the way, Really Reasonable Ribbon also carries several fabulous Adhesives to help you securely attached your papers, ribbons, etc. onto your projects.

It's pretty much the same concept with this card (above) where I really wanted the focus to remain on the stamped sentiment and the pretty stamped leaves.  The Natural Burlap String used on this card really pulls in the color from the kraft base.  It's a simple addition, but again adds just a lovely completed touch.

The last card I'm sharing today again uses a kraft cardstock base and then a layer of white cardstock that's pressure embossed using an embossing folder.  There are a few gem stickers, but just to give the card that extra touch of love, a piece of Green Micro Gingham Ribbon was attached.  There really is a perfect trim for every project at Really Reasonable Ribbon, and we hope you will stop by often.  You'll always find loads of inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, and there's never a shortage of beautiful ribbons, trims, twines, Embellishments, Adhesives, Mulberry Flowers, and more waiting for you in the Really Reasonable Ribbon store.  Please visit again soon.

Blessings,

Karen

Merry Christmas

Just four days before Christmas.  Where has the year gone?  As we approach Christmas, and all year long, we all want you all to know how very grateful we are for your visits to the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, for your comments, your participation in our Blog Hops, and most especially for your support of Really Reasonable Ribbon.  We're grateful for you, and we really hope that you will always remember Really Reasonable Ribbon for all your ribbons, trims, and all sorts of crafting needs.

Today I'm sharing a sweet shabby chic card I created using lots of great products from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I just LOVE that I can always count on Really Reasonable Ribbon to have the perfect trims (and SO much more) for every crafty project I tackle.  No matter what the theme, the color pattern, the type of project, or most any other variable; I'm always sure to find exactly what I need at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  This shabby chic card was no exception.  I used some (super old) Simple Stories patterned papers scraps (from their Homemade Holiday line), a Melissa Frances chipboard piece, and LOTS of fabulous goodies from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I added some rusty jingle bells tied with Red Burlap String and Natural Burlap String.  I also added half of a tea-stained doily, and ran a length of Natural Crochet Lace up my card and I incorporated it into my bow.  I tucked in plenty of Natural Burlap String bows, and added a Bronze Rusty Pear-Shaped Safety Pin from our Embellishments selection.  I also added several Wine Red Miniature Double Head Stamens, Fossil Miniature Double Head Stamens and Milk White Miniature Double Head Stamens.  And finally, I cut and tucked in even more of the Miniature Double Head Stamens and the pieces from one cluster of a Red Berry Bead Cluster Spray.  There are truly SO many lovely touches at Really Reasonable Ribbon to give your projects all the beautiful extras they deserve.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at this sweet and simple card.  Really Reasonable Ribbon makes it super easy to give your cards and projects those special touches.  Why not stop by the store and do some last minute Christmas shopping for the one person who wasn't on your list.....yourself.  These treats will DELIGHT you!

Blessings,

Karen Letchworth

Something Sweet

Welcome by my blog today, friends.  I'm so very grateful that you've stopped by.  Today I'm sharing a fun little project that I created for Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I always LOVE to top everything I make with ribbons, flowers and all things pretty.  Really Reasonable Ribbon will help you to find all the perfect trims and toppings for every project you're planning.

Today I'm sharing a couple of sweet candy tubes that I filled with purple Skittles.  Why urple, you ask?  Well, that's my niece, Alexa's, favorite color.  I always LOVE to bring her special treats when I visit.  I cut a white tag and decorated with a glitter-frosted Cupcake that I attached with Scor-Tape.  Then, I adorned the tag by bundling some Natural Burlap String, Pink Double-Head Stamens, Lavender Double-Head Stamens, White Double-Head Stamens, and bows of 5/8" Purple Gingham Ribbon and 1/2" Dusty Rose Wrinkle Ribbon.  That's topped with some darling Miniature Sweetheart Blossoms from the gorgeous Mixed Pastels Miniature Sweetheart Blossoms.

When you shop at Really Reasonable Ribbon, you will not only find the most AMAZING assortment of ribbons, trims, twines, laces, and all thing spooled....but you will also find the most GORGEOUS and vast assortment of Mulberry Flowers, Stamens, Embellishments, Adhesives, Hair Accessories, and SO much more.  Really Reasonable Ribbon really does has SO much to offer; and shipping costs are always very reasonable as well.

Thanks for visiting, and please be sure to visit the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog often for more inspiration, as well as news on special sales and promotions.  There's always LOTS of fun, fabulous products, and loads of inspiration at RRR.

Blessings,

Karen