Are you ready for some FUN, lots of inspiration, great ideas for using ribbon, and a chance to WIN some awesome prizes? Well if so, then you're in the right place because it's time for the August Blog Hop at Really Reasonable Ribbon. This is a short hop and one lucky person will WIN a $10 gift certificate to spend at Really Reasonable Ribbon as well as two digital stamp sheets from the fabulous Bonnie Garby Designs. You should arrived at my blog by way of my fabulous friend, Bonnie; but if not, you can catch up quickly by visiting the Blog for the line-up.
My first card is layered with patterned papers. I attached a length of May Arts stitched canvas ribbon and a length of Brown Gingham Ribbon. I tied in some Brown Burlap String and Natural Burlap String along with several Double Head Stamens, Mulberry Leaves, and Open Roses. I'm telling you, friends, there's a perfect trim for every project at Really Reasonable Ribbon.
My second card uses the same patterned papers, but on this one I stitched the patterned paper to the corrugated cardboard on the right-hand side using a length of Solid Baker's Twine that I knotted on the ends. I added some scalloped borders along with a length of Tan Canvas Ribbon. I tied a knot in a length of a left-over May Arts ribbon scrap. Underneath that, I tucked in some Solid Baker's Twine and Brown Burlap String.
That awesome image (Gather & Give Thanks) is from Bonnie Garby Designs. It's found in the Thanksgiving Stamp Bundle. I inked it just a bit and added a Tim Holtz miniature paperclip. Let me know if you have any questions about the items I used. You can find these products at Really Reasonable Ribbon, and you can always find them in the colors, widths and designs you need. Your final stop on this Blog Hop is at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog where you'll need to answer the final question in order to be eligible for the prizes.
Happy hopping,
Karen
you have created 2 lovely cards, The first one is my favorite I love the deer & die cut and the great Ribbon.
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Love these two fantastic cards Karen! I love the neutral and brown color palette you used. Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful cards, love those ribbon corners Karen.
ReplyDeletebeautiful Cards I love everything about them.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! Both cards make me long for fall and cooler weather! And I agree- you can always forms the perfect trim for everything at RRR! ~Misty Foresman
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful segway into winter. love this,
ReplyDeleteLOVE both these cards!! Your bow clusters are so beautifully designed and created. The hand stitching on the 2nd card was a nice element surprise...definitely must try this on a future project. The use of corrugated cardboard always gets my attention...definitely makes a project more masculine. Love your use of subtle colors on card #1. Beautifully designed cards!!
ReplyDeleteBoth are stunning! I LOVE the woodsy feel!
ReplyDeleteA pair of stunning cards Karen - so full of texture, and a fabulous use of colour!!
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Maxine
Oh my goodness these cards are Fabulous, just love them, the layering of all the goodness is just gorgeous, I love that sentiment on the first one and your beautiful ribbon treatment. The stitching on the second is such a neat touch too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and I like the message "wherever you are be all there"
ReplyDeleteI like your pretty and rustic card designs.
ReplyDeleteLoving the Earthiness of your beautiful cards, Karen. They are quite stunning. Always love your pretty style of cards and all the layers that just work so perfectly together.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collage-style cards!
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