It's Blog Hop Time at Really Reasonable Ribbon

Hurray!  It's time for the January Blog Hop at Really Reasonable Ribbon and we're so glad you've chosen to join us.  You should have arrived here by way of Misti's Blog; but if not, you can get caught up quickly because this is a short Blog Hop with just six stops in total.  If you get lost, just stop by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog for the complete list.  Be sure to leave a comment at each stop along the way in order to be eligible for the fabulous PRIZES of a $10 Really Reasonable Ribbon credit AND a digital stamp set from Bonnie Garby Designs.

Both of the sentiments I used (the two hearts) are found in the Be My Valentine Stamp Set.  I cut them using some heart shaped dies from PTI.  I raised up the two hearts using White 3-D Foam Tabs and everything else was secured in place using Scor-Tape.  There are several fantastic Adhesives available at RRR.  I used patterned papers and a journalling card from the Carta Bella My Valentine 6x6 Paper Pad.

I added some Black & White Bold Gingham Ribbon to the base of the card and on top of the little kraft envelope and I topped it with a length of Black Licorice Baker's Twine and a Pink Sweetheart Blossom.  At the top right of my card, I added an 11mm White Flatback Heart Embellishment.  As you can see in the first photo, I also made a matching tag.  It uses some White Crochet Lace and has a pretty bow at the top tied with Red & White Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon.

There are so many fabulous products at Really Reasonable Ribbon and lots of great inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, so we hope you'll stop by often.  Your final stop is at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog where you'll answer the final question making you eligible to WIN.  Thanks so much for joining us, and please visit again soon.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Add Some Texture - I almost always have lots of textures on my cards.  This one includes a small envelope, baker's twine, lots of paper, die-cuts and more.

Blessings,

Karen 

Let It Snow w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

It's always fun creating sweet cards and art projects.  Really Reasonable Ribbon will be certain to have ALL the special things you need to help you do just this.  From Adhesives, Ribbons, Embellishments, Mulberry Flowers and so much more; they really have it all.  These things will help you create and give you the extras that your cards need to give them lots of extra dimension and pizzazz.

I used a black cardstock base layered with JilliBean Soup orange polka dot patterned paper and then a layer of white cardstock.  The sentiment is printed on white cardstock using a darling sentiment from Bonnie Garby Designs and is found in the Winter Sentiments Digital Stamp Bundle.  All my papers, ribbons and embellishments are held securely in place using pieces of Scor-Tape.

The die-cut bow, penguin die, and honeycomb ball are from The Greetery.  Down the center of the card, I ran a piece of Plaid Black and White Bold Check Ribbon.  At the top of the die-cut bow, I added a length of knotted Grey Baker's Twine and topped the bow with a 12mm White Flatback Pearl from the Embellishment Section.

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit me today.  I hope that you'll stop by Really Reasonable Ribbon to take a look around at all their wonderful products.  You can also find lots of great inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.  Have a wonderful week, everyone.

I'm entering my card here:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Cold & Frosty - I used a "Let it Snow" sentiment and the fun penguin.

Critter Crazy Challenges - January: Challenge #94 - Anything Goes with a Critter (penguin)

Blessings,

Karen

Autumn Blog Hop at Really Reasonable Ribbon

It's time for the October Blog Hop at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  You should have arrived here by way of Misty's Blog; but if not, you can catch up quickly as this is a fairly short hop.  There are two fabulous prizes up for grabs in this fun and inspiring Blog Hop including a $10 Really Reasonable Ribbon credit and your choice of any two digital stamp sets from Bonnie Garby Designs.

I used black cardstock layered with some miscellaneous patterned papers that I secured in place using Scor-Tape.  I did just a bit of machine stitching on the papers.  Next, I ran lengths of Sharon White Crochet Lace and a piece of Black & White Bold Gingham Check Ribbon.  The pretty pumpkins are found in the Boho Pumpkins Stamp Set from Stamp Simply.  I colored them with Copics.

The sentiment I used (Autumn Autumn Autumn) is from the Autumn Sentiments 2 Stamp Set at Bonnie Garby Designs.  I added lack tulle bow tied with Solid Green and Solid Pumpkin Baker's Twines and topped it with a White Flatback Faux Pearl Embellishment.  There are always oodles of great trims, Mulberry Flowers, Adhesives and so much more waiting for you at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Your next and final stop on this Blog Hop is at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog where you'll answer one final question making you eligible for the prize.  However, PLEASE leave a comment on each blog in the hop to be fair and to play by the rules.  We all appreciate visits and comments.  Good luck in the random draw, and thanks for hopping along with us.

I'm sharing my card here:

Inspiration Station Challenge - Challenge Prompt #66 - I was inspired by the colors and the pumpkins (black and white pumpkin and orange pumpkin) in the photo.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Add Some Texture" so I added lots of fabulous textures to my card.

Blessings,

Karen

July Blog Hop w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

If you're ready for a FUN and inspiring Blog Hop, then you're in the right place.  You should have arrived here by way of Misty's Blog; but if not you're able to catch up quickly.  The theme of our Blog Hop this month is Christmas in July.  I've combined some sweet die cuts with papers, trims, goodies from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and a sweet sentiment from Bonnie Garby Designs.  The prizes for this month's Blog Hop is a $10 credit to Really Reasonable Ribbon and two digital stamp sets of choice from Bonnie Garby Designs.  How sweet is this sentiment?

The Bonnie Garby Designs sentiment that I used on this card is from her The Heart of Christmas Bundle.  I cut it, and some of the other pieces, using a crimped frame from Gina K. Designs.  The sprinkles inside my mugs (gingerbread men and candy canes) are from Twiddler's Nook.  I tucked in several Double Head Stamens, a real cinnamon stick, and a length of both Black & White Bold Check Ribbon and Bay Leaf Seam Binding.  I tied a bow with the Black & White Bold Check Ribbon.

Because they're just so cute and I couldn't resist.....I made a matching tag/bookmark for this card.  I've been trying to remember to create a matching tag/bookmark and envelope when making my cards lately.  It's quick and easy, and even a simple piece of Baker's Twine could be the perfect touch every time.

The tag also uses lots of fabulous Scor-Tape, Black & White Bold Check Ribbon and a length of Teal Baker's Twine.  One of the reasons why I love Baker's Twine so much is because it's just ten cents ($0.10/yard) per yard.  Another is that it comes is so many fabulous colors - both striped and solid.  Baker's Twine is the perfect accent for tags, bookmarks and so many different projects.

I used several pieces of Scor-Tape in various widths to secure everything in place.  I also used some White 3-D Foam Tabs to raise the edges of the coffee mugs and some of the glitter-frosted marshmallows.  This was just one of those cards where I found myself adding more and more.....and then some more.  A small JenniBowlin blue ticket, a miniature Tim Holtz staple, Crate Paper stickers.  One of my signature cards where I just keep adding things as I go.

Really Reasonable Ribbon always has the perfect trims, twines and touches for every card and every project.  I'm also always so excited about the fabulous Adhesives available at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  OK, so your last stop on this Blog Hop is over on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog where you'll answer one final question.  Thanks for joining us this month, and please don't forget to leave a comment on each blog.

Blessings,

Karen

Really Reasonable Ribbon June Blog Hop

It's time for the EXCITING Really Reasonable Ribbon monthly Blog Hop; and for the Month of June, the theme is Summer and bright colors.  One of the many things I love so much about Really Reasonable Ribbon is their wide variety of ribbons and trims.  There's literally every style, every width, every texture and design, and....I could go on and on with more examples and I'd still forget to mention everything from this awesome store.  You should have arrived here from Misty's Sweet Blog; but if not, you can catch the line-up on the RRR Blog.  One lucky person who leaves a comment on each blog will WIN a $10 credit at Really Reasonable Ribbon AND a digital stamp set of choice from Bonnie Garby Designs.  The card I'm sharing today features ribbons from RRR and a sentiment from Bonnie Garby Designs.

I used white cardstock and one patterned paper.  The other pieces that appear pink are white cardstock rubbed with Spun Sugar and Picked Berries Oxide Inks.  I used Heavy Gesso and a cool Stencil to create my textured background.  I sprinkled some pink glitter onto portions of the wet Gesso.  I ran a length of Black & White Bold Check Ribbon and a piece of Medium Pink Gingham Ribbon down the left side of my card.

The texture from the Heavy Gesso is lovely; especially dusted lightly with glitter.  I tried to stencil more of it onto the sentiment pieces, but didn't want to cover the words on this delightful sentiment from Bonnie Garby Designs.  It can be found in the Spring Digital Stamp Set.  I also incorporated some White Iridescent String and some Light Gingham Ribbon into my bow.  I topped it all with an Ivory Sweetheart Blossom.

There are SO MANY great trims at Really Reasonable Ribbon in addition to Adhesives, Mulberry Flowers, Embellishments and much more.  Your next and final stop on this Blog Hop is at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog where you'll answer the final question.  However, please be sure that you've left a comment on each DT Member's Blog.  Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and have a great week.

Blessings,

Karen

Happy Birthday w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

It's always FUN to make and send a Birthday card to someone special.  I love using sentiments from Bonnie Garby Designs along with trims and adornments from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  This sweet little card combines both perfectly into this easy little Birthday card for someone important in my life who deserves a sweet card.

I used black cardstock and some older Doodlebug patterned papers to create my card base.  I pieced together the background with plaids/ginghams and found some coordinating trims at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  The trims I added across my card, at top right, and on the bow include the lovely Black & White Bold Gingham Ribbon, and Solid Deep Pink Baker's Twine.

The sweet birthday sentiment I used is from Bonnie Garby Designs, and can be found in the Birthday Greetings 3 Stamp Set.  The crisp images are always eye-catching, even when I rub oxide inks over them.  I also used an older stamp set to add the additional arrow.  I used Scor-Tape to attach most everything, and I also added some Faux Pearl Accents.

Thanks so much for visiting me today.  It's always great to hear your thoughts about what I made.  It's also great to hear what FUN things you've been doing with ribbons lately.  Really Reasonable Ribbon has so much to offer....from ribbons, trims and laces to adhesives, flowers and more.  Please visit again soon and happy crafting, y'all.

Blessings,

Karen

Proud to Be an American w/RRR

This is a FUN card I'm sharing today for Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I used a cool sentiment from Bonnie Garby Designs and some awesome trims and goodies from Really Reasonable Ribbon to create this quick and fun patriotic card.  I always love what a ribbon treatment does for a card, and we can always count on RRR to have the perfect ribbons, trims and embellishments for every card or project.

This card uses black cardstock layered with white cardstock layered with a cute patterned paper.  I die-cut a small doily from red cardstock and I cut the Bonnie Garby Sentiment square from white cardstock.  I layered everything together and then ran a length of Black & White Bold Gingham Ribbon across my card and used it to tie a pretty bow.  I tucked in lengths of Iridescent White String and some Double Head Stamens.  I also added some stick pins for fun.

The awesome patriotic sentiment can be found in the 4th of July Patriotic Stamp Bundle at Bonnie Garby Designs along with hundreds of other sentiments for every occasion.  I just LOVE Bonnie's designs, fonts, and her great wording choices.  You can find so many great sentiments to help (affordably) increase your sentiment stamps options.  The Gingham Ribbon I used on my card comes in SO many great colors and widths.  I also used lots of Scor-Tape to secure everything in place permanently.

What are YOU creating this week?  Be sure to stop by the Really Reasonable Ribbon store as well as at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog for lots of great inspiration.  It's always a treat to have you stop by my blog to leave me some love.  I appreciate you very much and I hope you're having a great week, everyone.

I'm sharing my card here:

As You Like It Challenge - Favourite: Layout or Sketch - As I mentioned in my first entry (this is 2/3), I tend to use this same basic layout/sketch design all the time.  The reason why it's my favorite, and a "go-to" design is because it's so basic and versatile.  By using a card base, layering papers and using some sort of frame die to create my layout every time, I can count on this basic sketch design over and over again.

Blessings,

Karen

I Love Fall w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

I'm so glad you're here on my blog today, and I thank you for your visit.  It always makes me happy to know that someone (anyone) has stopped by.  It's humbling, really.  The card I'm sharing today features some of the FABULOUS products from Really Reasonable Ribbon with a sentiment from Bonnie Garby Designs.

This card started with a piece of ivory cardstock and I layered it with a piece of patterned paper from my stash.  I also cut the scalloped die-cut border using another patterned paper scrap.  I run a length of the Black & White Bold Check Ribbon down the left side of this card and tied a pretty bow with it.  At the bottom of the card, I added a Faux Pearl Accent and a Peach Open Rose.

The sentiment is from Bonnie Garby Designs and can be found in the Thanksgiving Sentiments Bundle.  I rubbed the sentiment with oxide inks for some color.  Underneath that pretty bow, I tucked several Double Head Stamens and on top of that pretty bow, I attached a lovely Magnolia Flower.  I also ran the bottom half of this card through the Cuttlebug with a Lumber Embossing Folder.

Thanks again for stopping by.  It's always a treat to have you visit.  I hope you will check out Really Reasonable Ribbon and Bonnie Garby Designs.  Whatever you're doing, I hope you're having fun and finding time to be creative.

I'm happy to share my card here:

Can You Handle The Pressure Challenge - Anything Goes Embossed or Optional Twist: Trees - I hope everyone can see my pressure embossing at the bottom half of my card.  I used a Lumber Embossing folder from Tim Holtz.

Colorful Options Challenge Blog - September: Orange - I love using orange on projects, and this is the perfect time of year for all that.

Keep on crafting, everyone.

Blessings,

Karen