Two Butterflies....

...were just what this mini-canvas needed to add the last touch of color and dimension. The butterflies, from Jenni Bowlin, are available in the embellishments category on the Really Reasonable Ribbon website. Speaking of ribbon, I used three glitzy styles to add some twinkle to this piece. (By the way, I started with a square canvas from the dollar bins in the kids' section at Michael's. I used gesso to cover the pre-printed design.) The ribbons are: red glitz ribbon, sparkling velvet black, and stars in line silver. Aren't they GREAT? As always, I can always find the perfect ribbon to add that special touch to my project when I visit the Really Reasonable Ribbon store! PS: I'm going to add some new cards to my Creative Card Cafe blog later today and many of them also use ribbon in simple, easy ways. I'd love it if you would stop by to say hi! Enjoy. :)Debbie L.

A Great Adhesive for your Projects

Hi Everyone and welcome to Sundays on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog. Just to let all of you hopefuls know, we will be announcing the Design Team on October 27th.

Today I've got a few projects to share using the Helmar Adhesives available at the Store. I, like many of you, had my go to adhesives that I thought worked for everything. I rarely strayed from those. Then I was given the opportunity to work with Helmar products and I'd never go back. First a project showing you the Zapdots. You can achieve a similar look by using Pom-Pom and Crochet Lace for the trim.

Zapdots is the perfect dimensional dot for all of your crafty needs. They come in 3 colors (black, white and clear) 2 different sizes and 2 different shapes. These little dots have serious sticking power, so try some the next time you grab some amazing ribbon from the store.



Next a project that focuses on the Liquid Scrap Dots. Many of you know that I call this stuff Heaven in a Tube and I tell ya, it is a fitting name. This card also uses the Jute String in White

Look at all of the different layers that are created. All you have to do is add Liquid Scrap Dots onto a piece then press down to the dimension you need. Easy Peasy. Here is a different projects close up, so you can see the true dimension that Liquid Scrap Dots creates.

And lastly, the best way to adhere ribbon to a project is with Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner. Super easy to use and it has a very strong hold. When I create pleating on my projects with ribbon, this is the product I use. This card also used the 1 1/4" Black Silk Ribbon.

Take a look at the Helmar projects that we carry. Try them and you will see that they are a staple for your crafting space. Thanks for stopping by today.

Toodles
Erika

October Blog Hop PRIZE WINNER!

This is the second post of the day. Please scroll down to see the fun card Trudy has for us today!

Thank you so much for hopping along with us this month. We had so much fun and we hope you did too!! We'll be hopping on the 13th of each month, so be sure to mark your calendars and join us again next month.

Now, on to our winner who will receive this month's Ribbon Club Assortment. The winner will have 48 hours to contact me by clicking on the contact button at the top of the blog and sending me your full name and shipping address.

And the lucky winning number is.........................

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers: 10

Timestamp: 2010-10-16 17:50:12 UTC

Congratulations Jamie!!

Jamie said... 10
love the ribbons in this set! I mainly use gold because i think it looks best with the cliche red and green... but if im doin a card with snow it'll be silver. thanks for the chance to win and the hop!-jamiebabyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

Now, if you didn't win, don't worry!! We will be 'hopping' each month. We hope you stop by and visit our blog often.

Be sure to check out our latest challenge here. We'd love to have you play along with us.

Have a super day!

~ Bonnie Garby ~

Using Wired Edge Ribbon for a Dramatic Embellishment

 TGIS!
True :D here.

I love Saturdays!

Hubby is home and it's my turn to post on the Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings blog!

I am using an image from my new digi stamp set "Eclectic Teapots" which is available for instant download now!  :)

This card just screamed for a big, beautiful, dramatic bow so I used Really Reasonable Ribbon's - Wired Sheer Iridescent Violet ribbon. The pictures don't do the ribbon justice. It is STUNNING in person!

Don't forget to check out the challenge we have going on at RRRR right now. It is a Halloween theme so dust off those little goblin stamps and come join in on the fun! You could win one of two $10.00 gift certificates!

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

Challenge #10 Halloween - Sponsored by YNS

Hello everyone! It's time for a new challenge here at Really Reasonable Ribbon. Please scroll down to the next post for the winners of the last challenge.

Challenge #10 is a Halloween themed challenge and we are thrilled to have YNS (Your Next Stamp) as our sponsor.

discount offer expires 11/1/2010

Your Next Stamp is a new rubber stamp company based in Canada. They have the most wonderful fun, cute and whimsical images. If you haven't seen these stamps yet, then hop on over to the store and take a look - you won't be disappointed!

YNS is happy to offer one random winner of this challenge a $10 gift certificate so spend on YNS stamps. How awesome is that??!!!??!!!

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Challenge #10 is a Halloween theme - Create a Hallween Card or Treat Bag. We want to see your best Halloween cards and treat bags, and of course you'll want to use ribbon!

Here is a little inspiration from our design team to get you started: (all images are from YNS and all ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon)

Erika

Gini

Jacque

Kerri

Kym

Trudy

Cheryl

Sylvia from the YNS DT

Maureen from the YNS DT

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Now, let's see your Halloween Card or Treat Bag creations! The winner will receive a $10.00 gift certificate to Really Reasonable Ribbon . We will also be drawing a random winner to win a wonderful prize of a $10 gift certificate for stamps from Your Next Stamp. How cool is that!!! We will be announcing the winners on November 1st.

Here's what you need to do:

* Create a new project using the posted theme. This time we are specifically looking for a card or a treat bag or box.
* All projects must also include some sort of ribbon/lace/trim.
* Post your project on your blog or an online gallery (using code RRR10) and link it here with the inlinkz tool below. Please provide a direct link to your post, not an entire blog.
* You have until the end of the day on 10/30 to enter your projects.

Thanks so much for playing and good luck!

Challenge #9 Winners!

Challenge #9 Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge sponsored by Robyn's Fetish was lots of fun with our Fall theme. Many thanks to all who participated.

Our top three picks for Challenge #9 in no particlular order are:

Cheryl with this adorable pumpkin card. Isn't that image cute?

Pattie with this great decorated basket. I just love that apple image and it's colored so beautifully.

Shelly with another wonderful Autumn pumpin card. What a perfect fall scene.

Congratulations to our top 3 for a job well done. Grab your "I made the RRR Top 3" badge (located in the left column of the blog) and display it with pride. You ladies did a fantastic job!

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Now, on to the winner of our challenge #9 Fall theme. You will receive a $10 gift certificate to use at the Really Reasonable Ribbon website.

The challenge winner is.......................

Debbie Marcinkiewicz with this wonderful apple gift set. Isn't that just a great little apple gift box with a cute little matching card?? I just love it!!!

Debbie, please contact us using the contact button at the top of the page and we'll get your gift certificate out to you. Also, please grab the winner badge from the left column of the blog and proudly display it on your blog.

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Now, we have one more prize today, and it's a random drawing from all our entries. The winner will receive 5 digital stamps or 4 digital stamps and 1 digital paper from Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and More.

And the winner is......................

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers: 22
Timestamp: 2010-10-14 22:07:30 UTC

Congratulations Marsha D! Send us an email using the contact button above and we will get your prize out to you.

Thanks again to everyone who played along with us on our Fall themed Challenge sponsored by Robyn's Fetish.

I hope to see you all again for Challenge #10 which is now up and running.

~ Bonnie Garby ~

Studded Ribbon

Hi, It's Gini - and I have an elegant fall card to share with you today. I love using rich fall colors with metallics - so my ribbon of choice today was perfect! I used the Brown Glitz and then glued gold dew drops to make a lovely studded ribbon . The stamps are some of my favorites from Heartfelt Creations.

Thanks for looking!