What makes a card interesting in your opinion? For me, it needs some depth, some texture, something that makes it stand out and take notice. Well, when I use ribbons and trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon on my cards, I know I'll always have the perfect accents to add those touches of texture, depth and personality. That's what I did for this SWEET Christmas card.
I used basic black cardstock that I layered with a deep green patterned paper. I machine stitched the papers together and then added a darling sentiment from Bonnie Garby Designs. I cut the "cookies" using some old dies and I topped one with Cherry Baker's Twine and some rusty jingle bells. On the lefthand side of my card, I added a beautiful ribbon treatment.
This sweet ribbon topping started with a length of Emerald Green Gingham Ribbon that I ran down the left side of the card. Next, I tied a big pretty bow using Red Gingham Ribbon. I also tucked in some Green Bundled String, Mulberry Leaves, wool felt leaves, and a sweet topping of various Open Roses. The cookies, sentiment and ribbons were attached using lots of fabulous Scor-Tape.
We all hope that you'll visit the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog often for lots of great inspiration and up-to-date information about special sales and promotions. You won't want to miss any of what's happening at Really Reasonable Ribbon. Have a blessed and creative week, everyone.
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Hugs,
Karen
What a lovely card. Anyone would be happy to receive it. Thanks for the blog hop. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI saw this card when I visited your blog for the WAW blog hop and had to come take a closer look! Your cardmaking style is so beautiful! All those extra details and gorgeous ribbons, flowers, stitching, die cuts, etc. make your cards extra special! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCute card!
ReplyDeleteI never tire of seeing your gorgeous designs. I love how you arrange your embellishments and this card is lovely. Thanks for joining us at The Inspiration Station Challenge. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteDonna xx
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Oooo . . . yummy!! This is just gorgeous! Your ribbon cluster embellishment is quite stunning and all the little details you added (like the stitching) really give this card personality!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing Karen - love all the depth and texture you have obtained with the ribbon, bells and die cuts
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Maxine
Fabulous design with the real looking cookies to fram that wonderful sentiment. My son is here for the holiday and today, we are baking cookies. Your card is a wonderful addition to our Double D Challenge. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card. I love all the embellishments you added. Thanks for sharing with us at PIP challenges.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. Those little paper cookies look good enough to eat! So fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I absolutely love the cookies.
ReplyDeleteKaren, What a lovely card you have created...so many interesting details that adds such interest. Thanks so much for sharing with us this month at Inspiration Station Challenge Blog. Smiles, Kathy DT
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