Two Hearts, One Love

Hello, everyone!  It's your ribbon-loving friend, Karen Letchworth, posting today.  It's time for me to share another fun card showcasing some of the (many) awesome products from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  Making cards with ribbons, trims and twines has always been something I enjoy.  I like the textures and dimensions that they add to our cards, tags and projects.  Really Reasonable Ribbon carries every style ribbon, every width, every color and every choice imaginable.  They also carry items like Adhesives, Embellishments, Flowers and much more.

I used white cardstock and layered it with a pretty Kaiser Craft (Miss Betty) patterned paper.   To be honest with you all, I planned to machine stitch the edges of this card; but the bobbin was empty, and I was too lazy to refill it.  I placed half of a small white doily on the left side of my card.  I used lots of the fabulous Adhesive called Scor-Tape to attach all the papers and goodies securely in place.  The sentiment I used is from Bonnie Garby Designs and can be found in their Wedding Digital Stamp Bundle.

I attached a length of the beautiful Vivid Pink Seam Binding on the left side of my card covering the edge of the doily.  There are many lovely colors of Seam Binding, and it's very affordable at just 30 cents per yard.  You'll always find the perfect color(s) for every project.  On top of the Seam Binding bow, I added some Blueberry Baker's Twine, White Metallic Iridescent String, two Wild Orchid 15mm Green Mulberry Leaves, and a lovely Ivory Open Rose.  I also strung the White Metallic Iridescent String around my sentiment, etc.

Thanks so much for visiting me here today, friends.  Your stops here at my blog always mean a lot to me, and I truly appreciate the relationships I've made with so many of you.  I love hearing your thoughts and input.  Oh, and be sure to come play along at Word Art Wednesday and other fun challenges.  You can always visit us here on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog for lots of great inspiration, too.  Happy crafting..... and add some RIBBONS!

Blessings,

Karen

Easter Bunny Ornaments

Hello crafty friends and Happy Friday to you all! Today I'm sharing these darling chipboard bunnies I decorated using Really Reasonable Ribbon , Seam Binding and flowers all from the Really Reasonable Ribbon shop. The bunnies came from the dollar store and I even bought chicks and carrots too. 

I decorated 14 bunnies for my Easter Tree using some Echo Park Design papers and then sanded the edges, and distressed them using distress inks. Next I hot glued on bows I created using Really Reasonable Ribbons Delicate stitched Pink ribbon, LOVE this ribbon as it holds form and easy to create. The rose buds I hot glued on, and I used the white sweetheart blossoms, and some seam binding I ruched up as well. All hot glued on. Love how these turned out and can't wait to do my tree when done with all the chipboard ornaments.

Rose Buds

Sweetheart Blossomes

Delicate Stitched Ribbon

Seam Binding

Thank you so very much for looking and have a lovely day!

hugs to all, Cheryl

 

Hello Valentine

Hi friends!  It's your friend Karen here today.  Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and I've got a few special cards ready for some loved ones.  It's always a fun occasion to send little love notes to tell others how much you love and care about them.  Really Reasonable Ribbon always has the perfect ribbons, trims and twines to accent every card with the perfect colors, widths, textures and designs.  This card is pure love.

I used black cardstock layered with white cardstock and then a layer of pink gingham patterned paper; and each one was cut using a Rectangle Pierced Die Set.  I used a FUN new Fringe Heart Dies from Pretty Pink Posh to create the heart.  Rather than using the Fringe Heart Dies to cut from just paper, I used them to cut through various ribbons/trims including Rose Petal Seam Binding (bottom), Medium Pink Gingham Ribbon (middle) and 1.5" Pink Netting (top).  I tied a length of Solid Black Baker's Twine around the middle of the heart.

I cut a second heart using more of the pretty Medium Pink Gingham Ribbon.  I also added some 11mm White Heart Shaped Flatback Embellishments.  It's FUN using ribbons when cutting with die-cuts; and Really Reasonable Ribbon truly is the number ONE place to find ribbons, trims, twines, laces and SO many other wonderful goodies to use in crafting and card-making.  I added a bit more of the 1.5" Pink Netting and a length of Pink & Cream Striped Grosgrain Ribbon underneath the decorative heart.

The darling sentiment is from Bonnie Garby Designs from the Be My Valentine 2 Stamp Set.  Everything is held securely in place with a fabulous Adhesive called Scor-Tape.  This Adhesive is awesome because it works so well, and it comes in various widths to accommodate each trim or paper based on the size needed.  I think I covered everything I used; but if not, feel free to ask me any questions you might have.  Really Reasonable Ribbon carries so many great trims and products to help you create lovely cards and art projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit us.  We hope that you'll check out the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog often for lots of great inspiration, and of course, for our monthly Blog Hops starting on the 13th of each month.  Check out Really Reasonable Ribbon and Bonnie Garby Designs; and be sure to treat yourself, friends.  You deserve it, and you'll LOVE it.  Happy Valentine's Day to you all.

Blessings,

Karen

Hugs & Kisses and Birthday Wishes

One of the many things I love about Really Reasonable Ribbon is the vast variety of products they carry.  Not only will you always find everything spooled - from ribbons, twines, and binding to adhesives, flowers and hair bow accessories - they really have it ALL.  I truly enjoy the depth, dimension, textures and color that ribbons and trims add to my cards.

The darling sentiment I used is from Bonnie Garby Designs and it's from her Birthday Greetings 4 Digital Stamp Set which is filled with the most darling Birthday sentiments.  I love using the digital sentiment stamps from Bonnie Garby Designs because they make quick, easy and affordable to add the perfect sentiment.  I used the Frosted Frame Dies from The Greetery and Zesty Lemon Dies from Lawn Fawn.

The trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon that I used include Bay Leaf Seam Binding, Baker's Twine, Yellow Gingham Ribbon and some pretty White Crochet Lace.  The other products from RRR include Sweetheart Blossoms, Mulberry Leaves and Scor-Tape Adhesive.  There are so many great products to enhance your cards and projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.  It's always a treat to have you visit and leave me some love.  Be sure to stop by Really Reasonable Ribbon in just TWO DAYS from now for their monthly Blog Hop where you can WIN prizes from Really Reasonable Ribbon and Bonnie Garby Designs.  Happy crafting, everyone.

Blessings,

Karen

Beary sweet Photo frame with Seam Binding

 

Hello crafty friends and Happy Friday to you all! DT Member Cheryl here with a fun little project I did. I took one of these old old frames my mom gave me and redid it and added some seam bindings and flowers to her.

To start I took the original eyes off of her, as they were little circle dots, and added some paper ones I had cut out on the cricut a long time ago. I then smoothed down the nose to get rid of the red using a crafting sanding block and colored it pink. Next I added the pink heart on top. 

For the ears I used brown seam binding that I ruched up and hot glued on her ears. and for her big bow I used the Rose Petal Seam Binding ruched up and made into a bow, then I added some flowers and then the baby pink seam binding to the top of the bow. Love how it turned out. I also added some chalking to the cheeks and eyes, and then dots to the cheeks and muzzle . I also distressed the outside of the entire frame.

This is the original.

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a lovely day! Hugs to all, Cheryl 

My Grace Is Sufficient For You

Welcome by again today, sweet blog friends.  I'm glad you're here because today I'm sharing a pretty card that I created for Really Reasonable Ribbon showcasing just a few of their (many) fabulous trims.  When we think about Really Reasonable Ribbon, of course ribbons and trims come to mind first.  That makes sense because RRR carries every ribbon, trim, twine, lace, etc. you can imagine.  Plus, they carry things like Adhesives, Mulberry Flowers, Hair Accessories, Embellishments and SO much more.

My card uses black and dusty rose cardstocks for the base and then a layer of patterned paper from My Mind's Eye.  I used a stencil on the background, stamped the scripture using a Verve stamp, and then pressure embossed that white piece of cardstock with the Organic Linen Embossing Folder from Altenew.  Everything was attached with Scor-Tape, 3-D Foam Tabs or the hot glue gun.

I attached the sentiment piece using White 3-D Foam Tabs.  Next, I ran a length of Bay Leaf Seam Binding up the left-hand side card of my card next to a length of Dusty Rose Wrinkle Ribbon and some bundled Metallic Gold String.  Isn't that Metallic Gold String gorgeous?  I topped that with a beautiful Light Pink Tea Rose and two Moss Green Open Roses.  I also tucked in a pretty Green  Mulberry Leaf.

Be sure to stop by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog for lots of great inspiration and up-to-date information about special sales and promotions.  You'll always find something wonderful when you shop at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  Thanks again for visiting today.

Blessings,

Karen

Happy Birthday

When it comes to birthdays, you can always count on Really Reasonable Ribbon to have all the perfect ribbons, trims, twines, and all things spooled to help you create birthday cards, banners, treat bags, and everything you need to throw a proper Birthday Party!  For this Birthday card, I combined some of those sweet trims with a sentiment from Bonnie Garby Designs.  This is always a winning combination.

I used white cardstock and I stamped my bright fun background with various colors of oxide ink.  I layered that onto some colorful cardstocks.  Next. I ran a length of Blue Jay Seam Binding, Bay Leaf Green Seaming Binding and Summer Rose Pink Seam Binding across the middle of the card to blend in all the colors in my card.  The sentiment is found in the Birthday Greetings 2 Stamp Bundle at Bonnie Garby Designs, and I cut it with a Taylored Expressions scalloped die.

I added a few of the pretty Rhinestone Flatback Embellishments to my card.  There are several lovely Embellishments, several great Adhesives, loads of great Mulberry Flowers, Baker's Twine and SO much more.  I tied some Solid Apple Green Baker's Twine around my card to accent the sentiment spot.

You'll always find lots of great inspiration here on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog and this is also the best way to learn about special sales and promotions.  Thanks so much for stopping by again today, and please visit again soon.  It's always appreciated.

Blessings,

Karen

Hocus Pocus

Are you all ready for the little goblins who will be knocking on your door saying, "Trick or Treat" in a few weeks?  Well, if you're making any Halloween cards (or any cards for that matter), then you're sure to find the perfect ribbons, trims and twines (among oodles of other wonderful things) at Really Reasonable Ribbon to help adorn your cards and projects.  And....you'll find oodles of great sentiments for your cards at Bonnie Garby Designs.

This card has a basic black cardstock base layered with some Halloween patterned papers from my stash.  I cut half a small doily from another patterned paper using a Papertrey Ink die.  The ghosts are Jolees stickers from my stash.  The fun sentiment (Hocus Pocus) is from Bonnie Garby Designs and it comes in the Spooky Halloween Bundle.

I wrapped a length of Orange Seam Binding around the bottom of the card and tied a bow with the Orange Seam Binding, Black Seam Binding and a length of Green Apple Baker's Twine.  I tucked in a few Double Head Stamens and topped it all with a pretty Orange Open Rose.  In the upper right-hand corner, I attached a black & white Gingham Fabric Covered Flatback Button.  Pretty much everything was attached using Scor-Tape.

You're always guaranteed to find the PERFECT ribbon, trim, twine and everything spooled at Really Reasonable Ribbon in addition to all their fabulous Adhesives, Flowers, Hair Accessories and SO much more.  You'll also find loads of great inspiration here on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog so please stop by often.  We always enjoy your visits.

Blessings,

Karen

May Your Days Be Merry & Bright

Hi there, friends.  It's Karen posting here today.  It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.  Well.....not necessarily here where I live in the desert; but definitely up in the Northern states.  In fact, we haven't even turned on the heat in our house yet.  The temps remain high enough during the daytime hours that we're still ok with just our sweatpants and an extra blanket at night.  But that doesn't mean we can't start celebrating Christmas.  Right?

There are so many great Christmas products out there in the craft world. Lots of great stamps, dies and goodies to help us create beautiful cards and projects. But.... the trims!! YES, the trims. You can't miss out on all the GORGEOUS ribbons, trims, laces, twines and Embellishments from Really Reasonable Ribbon. They're the best. The snowflake in the upper right corner has a White Flatback Pearl in its center.

I used basic black and red cardstocks for the base, and a Carta Bella patterned paper. I cut the frame using corrugated cardboard and white watercolor paper with a frame die from Taylored Expressions. I stencilled the diagonal stripes using a stencil from Pinkfresh. Those delicious cookies were cut using a die set from The Greetery. But like I mentioned, the trims..... LOTS of pretty trims from RRR.

I ran a length of Olive Wrinkled Ribbon across my card and tied a bow with that and a piece of Black Seam Binding. I also added a bow tied with Solid Red Baker's Twine and I tucked in a few Milk White Double Head Stamens. The little holly berries and ivy were cut from wool felt using a Paper Sweeties die. The thing I love most about Really Reasonable Ribbon is that I know I can ALWAYS find the perfect color, width, texture and style of trim for every project. They really have it ALL. I hope you'll stop back by here at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog often for lots of great inspiration.

Blessings,

Karen

Autumn Wishes & Pumpkin Kisses

Autumn Wishes & Pumpkin Kisses are what I'm sharing today with this FUN Halloween card I created for Really Reasonable Ribbon.  Hi friends!  It's your ribbon-loving friend, Karen, here today sharing a cute Halloween card I created using products from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  Luckily, we can always count on RRR to have the perfect ribbons, trims, and goodies to adorn every card and every project we make.

I used black cardstock and some patterned paper scraps to create my base.  Next, I used a journalling card, a chipboard piece, and a sticker from My Mind's Eye Trick or Treat collection.  I die-cut a fancy border and topped that with a length of Black Seam Binding.  Then, I used a piece of the Black Seam Binding, Orange Seam Binding and Solid Pumpkin Baker's Twine to create my bow.  I tucked in a few Black Double Head Stamens and Matcha Green Double Head Stamens, and then topped the bow with a pretty Dark Green Open Rose.

The stamped sentiment is from Paper Sweeties, and I think that about covers everything I used.  Of course, I used lots of Scor-Tape to hold all my papers and other pieces securely in place.  The little candy corn ephemera is from Jolee's.  If I forgot anything, just ask.  I tend to pile a lot on my cards, so I do lose track of it all sometimes.  It's always a comfort knowing that Really Reasonable Ribbon will always have the perfect trims for every project.

My second card uses more of the Trick or Treat collection from My Mind's Eye.  That includes the ephemera, stickers, journalling card and chipboard cat.  I tied some Solid Yellow Baker's Twine around my card as well as a piece of Black Seam Binding that I used to tie my bow.  A few Double Head Stamens are also tucked in there.

I do hope you'll stop by Really Reasonable Ribbon to look around.  There's lots of great inspiration on the RRR Blog along with our Blog Hop information and up-to-date details on special sales and promotions, so be sure to stop by often.  We always enjoy your visits.

Blessings,

Karen

Sent From My Heart

Welcome by, blog friends.  Thanks for visiting us today as I share this sweet little Birthday card I created using some of the wonderful products from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I just LOVE the fact that they always have the perfect color trim for every project.  Seriously...just about every color in every width, texture and style you can imagine is available at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I always enjoy making cards and projects using their FABULOUS products.

This card started with some corrugated cardboard and a literal scrap of patterned paper.  I love this patterned paper, and this is the very last of it.  I cut the tags using a Paper Sweeties die-cut, and the heart is a PTI die-cut that I hand stitched with Natural Burlap String.  Both of the sentiments are also from Paper Sweeties.  I love all the layers, textures and personality that these RRR items add to my cards.  The tags are topped with more of the Natural Burlap String and a pretty bow tied with Lace Blue Seam Binding.

On the left side of my card, I added some bundled Natural Burlap String, several Miniature Stamens, and a pretty Pastel Blue Magnolia Mulberry Flower.  On the bottom right, you'll see a sweet little White Heart Shaped Flatback Imitation Pearl Accent from the Embellishments section.  There's always lots of inspiration here on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, and lots of great shopping at RRR.  Thanks for visiting and have a creative week.

Blessings,

Karen

Favorite Memories Together

Welcome!  Thanks so much for visiting us today.  It's Karen sharing today, and I'm excited to share this sweet card that beautifully showcases several of the lovely products available at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I always enjoy making pretty cards that are adorned with sweet ribbons, twines, jutes, flowers and pretty things found at RRR.  I do know you will find lots of great products at RRR that you will absolutely LOVE.  I started with a white cardstock that I layered with some different patterned papers to create my card base.  I cut the larger doily from a foiled patterned paper using a doily die.  I also die-cut some stamp shaped pieces from patterned papers and placed them all about my card.

I do love all the layers in there.  Next, I added some ephemera and other decorative pieces.  Feel free to ask if you have any questions about anything I used on this card.  I ran a length of pretty Baby Pink Seam Binding across my card and tucked in several Double Head Stamens, and added some pretty Black Open Roses as well as several sweet Miniature Sweetheart Blossoms.  There's also some bundled Ivory Burlap String tucked underneath that sweet bow.  There are so many fabulous products at Really Reasonable Ribbon to help me make my cards extra special.

Thanks for stopping by, and please visit again soon.  There's always lots of great inspiration, and RRR is the best place to get ALL your ribbons/trims, adhesives, flowers, and SO much more.  We're always happy to help inspire you and to point you in the right direction (RRR) for all your crafting needs.  Have a wonderfully creative week.

Blessings,

Karen

Give Thanks Pumpkin Card

Hello crafty friends and Happy Monday to you all! Today I have a super sweet pumpkin card I designed for Really Reasonable Ribbon and My Makers Movement using this darling pumpkin card die, and Really Reasonable Ribbon.  

For my card today I chose to use this new pumpkin card die. I absolutely love working with this die, and it all came together really easy. First I cut out all my pieces in different color card stock, and distressed them.  For the sunflower, I did the glass technique that I have on my blog under Tutorials Here. Once I had my card put together, I added my beautiful Plaid Ribbon bow, then added the Tobacco Brown Seam Binding ruched up for the center of my sunflower, and hot glued it to the center, and a brown old button too. 

Really Reasonable Ribbon supplies:

• Plaid Ribbon Brown and cream tartan
• Tabaco Brown seam binding
• Tape runner refill
• scor tape 1/4"
• other supplies - pumpkin card die set(My Makers Movement)
• orange, yellow, tan , green , and white card stock
• glue pad
• hot glue
• embossing powder, old button, distressed inks

Thank you for stopping by and have a lovely day! 

Hugs to all, Cheryl

You Are a Blessing

Welcome by today, everyone.  It's Karen here sharing an Autumn card - even though it's still very hot here in the desert where I live.  I'm very much looking forward to the cooler weather when I can wear my warm sweaters, cute boots and scarves; and not have to worry about my hot flashes.  LOL  Even though it's still warm here, it really is Autumn, so that's what I'm sharing today.

As you would guess from the name, Really Reasonable Ribbon carries OODLES of gorgeous ribbons, laces, trims and twines of all sorts at great pries.  That's a given - and WOW, do they ever do a good job of it.  You'll find every style ribbon in every color, texture, width and design you can image.  However, did you know that RRR also carries awesome items such as Adhesives, Hair Accessories, Mulberry Flowers, Embellishments and more?  They have a bit of everything, and I do hope you will stop by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Store to see it all (and do some shopping).

As is normally the case when I start making a card, there's A LOT going on here.  This card started with a black cardstock base to which I added a piece of burnt orange corrugated cardboard and a piece of October Afternoon patterned paper.  I machine stitched together these three mediums to create my base.  I added some ephemera by way of a travel ticket, small Prima ticket, washi tapes, etc.  The sentiment is from Stamp Simply Clear Stamps.  I ran a width of Burnt Rust Seam Binding across my card, and I used another piece of that along with a piece of Black Seam Binding to create my bow.  Well, we all know that I didn't stop there.  I also tucked in some bundled Light Blue Burlap String as well as several Miniature Double Head Stamens, two Sweetheart Blossoms, and a Rusty Paper Clip that holds a small tag.  On the small ticket, I also added a Rhinestone Embellishment.

Oh, my heart!  I almost forgot to mention......be sure to mark your calendar so that you don't miss this month's RRR Blog Hop.  As always, it starts on the 13th of the month; and one lucky person will WIN the December Ribbon Club Assortment.  AND....(shhh...it's a secret, but.....) it's a gorgeous Christmas themed assortment - SO pretty. Thanks for visiting us today, and we hope to see you again soon (and then again on the 13th for sure).  Have a ribbon-topped creative day, creative friends.

Blessings,

Karen

for Really Reasonable Ribbon

Chalkboard Fun

Hey there, sweet friends.  It's Karen sharing (a long post) today, and I'm so grateful that you've stopped by to visit us.  It's a FUN day to have stopped by because I'm posting another project using products from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and that always means it'll be something pretty.  That's because Really Reasonable Ribbon is filled with the most gorgeous ribbons, trims, flowers, adhesives and SO  much more.  Their wonderful products make everything I create EXTRA sweet.  They always have the perfect finishing touches for every project we create.  Just take a look at this, and you'll see what I mean.

I started this project with some black and some white cardstocks which I adhered together securely using cut strips of a FABULOUS Adhesive called Scor-Tape.  It assures that your papers and embellishments will stay securely in place - even long after you've mailed a card to someone.  Scor-Tape is a dependable Adhesive that allows you to not worry about whether or not your card/project will stay together while its recipient enjoys it.  On the second piece of black cardstock, I stamped several words and images in white ink to create a bit of a chalkboard background.  The stamps I used for this include Paper Sweeties Blessed and Merry (words) and Kitchen Sink Stamps (stamp image and script background).  Underneath that black chalkboard piece, I laid a piece of Black Seam Binding topped with a length of Red & White Bold Check Gingham Ribbon.  Then, on the left side, I added more Red & White Bold Check Gingham Ribbon with a piece of Black & White Bold Check Gingham Ribbon.  I love that RRR carries each amazing trim in a wide variety of width and color choices.

I added a small glassine bag which I'll eventually attach permanently (with a strip of Scor-Tape) to the front of the card.  There's a Starbucks gift card tucked inside of it.  The only reason I shared that photo (above) is so you could see the cute background I stamped.  It was an attempt at "chalkboard stamping", so I thought I'd show it to you.  Using another small piece of Scor-Tape, I decorated the glassine bag by attaching a length of the Red & White Bold Check Gingham Ribbon. I topped that with a luggage tag, a Prima ticket, some stickers, miniature paperclips, chipboard and ephemera.  At the top of the luggage tag I added some knotted Solid Red Baker's Twine and Black Licorice Baker's Twine.

I love that Really Reasonable Ribbon carries every color, every style, every width, every texture and type of ribbon and trim a crafter could ever want.  I'm sorry if I sound like a broken record; but I REALY believe in Really Reasonable Ribbon; their products and customer service.  They carry SO much more than ribbons;....from Adhesives, to Mulberry Flowers, and Embellishments to Hair Accessories and Bow Making Tools.  There's more than you would have ever guessed they'd have, and they are GREAT prices, low shipping costs, and AMAZING Customer Service.  .....and your cards will be SO cute.

I took lots of pictures so that you'd be able to see ALL the things I attached to this card.  LOL.  As I've said so many times before, I like to pile it on (more is more).  I can't resist when there are SO many cute things to use.  Really Reasonable Ribbon has loads of darling products to help your cards POP.  Try some Baker's Twine or some fun Double Head Stamens.  I have so much fun using their products.  One thing leads to another, and......there's another ribbon.

Next time you need some ribbons, trims, twines, laces, adhesives, flowers, stamens, embellishments, or just some straight-forward great crafty shopping; be sure to stop by Really Reasonable Ribbon.  There's also lots of great inspiration in the RRR Blog, and a FUN Blog Hop starting on the 13th of each month.  We want to be your crafting and ribbon source, and we hope you'll stop by often.  Thanks for putting up with my long post today.

Blessings,

Karen