Clean and Modern?

  Hello, friends!  Vivian here to share with you a rather clean and modern project - these adjectives haven't really applied to the papercrafting that I've been doing lately.  But it's important to work those crafty muscles every now and then with movements that don't come naturally, don't you think?     For this card, I used several papers and embellishments that came in my January Scraps of Darkness kit.  

   With its clean lines and bold patterns, this Pink Paislee collection definitely asks to be used in a modern way.  I decided to use some of the fun ephemera included in the kit to create a congratulatory Sizzix Pop 'N Cut card that would be appropriate to give to a man or a woman.  

  Using Solid Gray Baker's Twine from the Really Reasonable Ribbon shop, I simply wrapped the interior piece and knotted on a cute tag from the kit.  I also used the same twine to create some funky stamens for my flower.  

Here's a view of the easy dimension you can achieve using these Pop 'N Cuts dies.

Thanks for visiting with me here today.  See you again really soon!   -Vivian
SUPPLIES: Really Reasonable Ribbon - Solid Gray Baker's Twine Scraps of Darkness - Patterned Papers, Ephemera, Photo Frame, Sequins Sizzix - Pop 'N Cut die, insert, and coordinating Sizzlits, Flowers 3-D Fringed die Bo Bunny - Apple Cider Jewels

Texture and Shimmer

  Hello friends!  Vivian here today with a few cards to share. With these projects, I finally cracked open a 6 x 6 in. pad of beautiful papers from My Mind's Eye that I had been hoarding. As this collection has a nice, muted palette, I took the opportunity to play up my projects with some gorgeous texture using Champagne Netting and some beautiful Metallic Iridescent White String. 

 I find myself reaching for that string in a lot of my projects these days - such a delicate, unique, perfect finishing touch.

To create the pearl borders, I got to play with some new Pearl Pens from Viva Decor that I'm currently very excited about!     For my second card, I paired the blue with some of the yellows and ochres in this collection for a bolder color combination.

I used my "Frame Back, Ornate" die from Sizzix, splitting the die cut shapes in half to create a pretty ombre effect.

The Metallic String Gold from the Really Reasonable Ribbon shop caught the yellows in my project and added just the right amount of shimmery punch.

Thanks for visiting with me here today!  Hope I inspired you to get crafty with some of these gorgeous fibers!

  -Vivian
SUPPLIES:
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Champagne Netting Metallic Iridescent White String   Metallic String Gold   My Mind's Eye - Patterned Papers Making Memories - Metal Signs Prima Marketing - Wooden Button   Tools: Viva Decor - Pearl Pen Martha Stewart - Paper Punch Sizzix - Frame Back, Ornate

A Wish for Peace

  Hello, friends.  I hope your preparations for the holidays are going smoothly.  It's going to be a quiet Christmas for hubbie and me, which, it turns out, will be OK for us. As I'm sure it is for you, my thoughts and feelings often influence my art and craft.     

  This holiday, I'm wishing and praying for peace in the world and healing for all those that suffer.  Using 1/2 in. Natural Crochet Lace from the Really Reasonable Ribbon shop helped me create this quiet, comforting card project.

I'll be seeing you back here on the RRR blog in the new year.  Until then, I wish you all the best this holiday season.

-Vivian

SUPPLIES: Natural Crochet Lace - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Self-adhesive Pearls in "Snow" from Kaisercraft - Really Reasonable Ribbon "Flowers and Butterflies" Stamp and Framelit Set - Sizzix "Indigo Bleu" Patterned Papers - Pink Paislee
Snowflake Stamp - Kaisercraft Sentiment Stamp - Fiskars
Decorative Brad - Teresa Collins
 

Transformation

 

So I have a confession.  Since joining the wonderful design team at Really Reasonable Ribbon, I've become a bit of a ribbon hoarder :-/  I will pull out my RRR stash, admire the beauty, handle some of my favorites, and then carry on a a bit of an inner debate about whether or not to cut into them.   One of these favorites is the Silky Crush Wrinkled Ribbon in Champagne.  The beautiful sheen, ethereal texture, and romantic, old world hue make me swoon, and despite my temptation to keep it all to myself, I've decided to start sharing the beauty and use it not only on cards, but also on handmade keepsake boxes that I plan to give away during the holidays.

For today, I'd like to share with you a card I just made for a loved one going through a difficult challenge, one that will test her in many ways. But despite how difficult this will be for her, I truly believe that these types of experiences are put into our lives for a reason, that they possess the potential to transform us within and help deepen our understanding of what it means to be human.

  

For my focal image, I chose a butterfly - the perfect embodiment of transformation, in my opinion.  Hoping this card and some well chosen words written inside will lift her up and empower her.

As for my supplies, I used DCWV "Be Mine" papers, a Sizzix "Frame, Fancy" die by Karen Burniston, a Martha Stewart Edger punch and Butterfly punch.  All the paper pieces were aged with Tea Dye Distress ink from Tim Holtz.

 

For embellishment, I used my precious Silky Crush Wrinkled Ribbon in Champagne and stick pins from Jenny Bowlin.  I won't tell you how long I tilted and turned this card in the sun, completely smitten with how this fiber catches the light.

Thanks so much for visiting with me here today!  Come back tomorrow to join in on our next challenge! I love seeing what y'all are creating.  - Vivian