Bundle of Joy w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

It's always a blessing to have you stop by and visit me here in Blogland.  I appreciate you for it, and I really enjoy hearing your thoughts on my cards.  Today I'm posting for Really Reasonable Ribbon which is always a favorite for me.  While I love making cards all the time, there's just something about adding trims, twines and ribbons to my cards.  Of course, Really Reasonable Ribbon also carries basic essentials such as Adhesives, Embellishments and Mulberry Flowers.

I used black cardstock for the base of my card, and I layered it with patterned papers from a line called Oh Baby by Simply Stories.  This is definitely a much older line from my stash.  All the patterned papers and stickers are from this Oh Baby line.  I used a die-cut from The Greetery to cut the small postage stamp spots.

I used 3-D Foam Tabs for all the pieces that are raised, and I used Scor-Tape to adhere all the things that are flat (papers, stickers, etc.).  In addition to all the fabulous trims of every color, width and style you can image; Really Reasonable Ribbon also carries many crafting essentials.  You'll be pleasantly surprised just how many awesome products they carry.

I added some small Pearl Embellishments to my card and one of the tags.  There are lots of great Embellishments at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I added lots of Baker's Twine to my card and tags.  The card has several colors of Baker's Twine wrapped around it and tied into a bow.  Each tag has various colors of Baker's Twine at the top.

Here's another view of this card.  Below that, I'll share the close-up photo.  I just wanted you to be able to see how cute these papers and stickers are from the Simple Stories Oh Baby line.  The Scor-Tape and 3-D Foam Tabs help hold all the cute papers and stickers securely in place.  The Baker's Twine is the perfect cost-efficient trim.

As I mentioned, here's the super close-up photo.  I hope I haven't shared too many pictures.  LOL  I never feel like my photos show all the details of my cards.  I guess that's just how my mind works.  We've all heard that "we are our own worse enemy".  Right?  The papers are cute, the stickers and cute, and the trims just make it all even cuter.

Thanks again for your visit today.  I'm so grateful for you and I really hope that you have a blessed and creative week.  Any time you think of ribbons, twines and trims; we hope that you'll always think of Really Reasonable Ribbon.  And don't forget about all the fabulous essentials they carry as well.  You'll find inspiration on the RRR Blog and lots of FUN shopping at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Blessings,

Karen

Happy Easter w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

With Spring already here, it's no secret that Easter is just around the corner.  I was able to create some Easter cards this week; and as always, Really Reasonable Ribbon always has the perfect trims for every project.  Today I'm sharing a card that uses Seam Binding and Solid Baker's Twine.  It's always good to know that Really Reasonable Ribbon will always have the exact colors, widths, styles and designs to match all my cards, tags and more.

My card has a cream cardstock base layered with some Crate Paper Farmhouse patterned papers that I machine stitched.  I ran a length of Cream Seam Binding across my card and tied a double bow with it.  I topped that with some Green, Purple and Orange Solid Baker's Twine and an Ivory Open Rose.  The sentiment is from Stamp Simply.  Everything is held securely in place using Scor-Tape.

The carrot and shiplap (crate) dies are from The Greetery.  The two photos you see above are the front of this Easter card.  Below you will see the inside view of my card.  The sentiment I used on the inside is from Bonnie Garby Designs and it's found in the Easter Religious Sentiment Digital Stamp Set.  I also added more of the Cream Seam Binding and Solid Baker's Twine as well as some pretty Metallic Gems from the Embellishments Section.

It would mean so much to me if you would stop by Really Reasonable Ribbon to look around and possibly treat yourself to some Ribbons, Trims or Twines, Mulberry Flowers, Adhesives or any of the other hundreds of amazing products they carry.  Thank you so much for visiting me here today and please stop by again soon.

I'm sharing my Easter card here:

Double D Challenge Blog - April: Easter Theme

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Hip Hop"

Blessings,

Karen

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 

Happy Birthday w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

When it comes to ribbons, trims, laces, twines, strings, ginghams, silks, grosgrain, and all things spooled; we know that Really Reasonable Ribbon is the place to go for all these fabulous trims.  However, did you know that Really Reasonable Ribbon also carries fabulous Mulberry Flowers, Adhesives, Embellishments and so much more?

This first photo (although not a fabulous photo) shows you both of the cards I created for today's post.  I combined some simple trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon with some awesome sentiments from Bonnie Garby Designs.  They can be found in the Birthday Greetings 2 Digital Stamp Bundle.  These fabulous digital sentiments make it easy and affordable to create beautiful cards.

This first card uses white cardstock and some various patterned paper scraps from my older stash paper bins.  I ran a length of beautiful White Satin Feminine Floral Ribbon down the left-hand side of my card securing it in place with Scor-Tape.  I also wrapped that side with a long length of Solid Deep Pink Baker's Twine.  I strung several cute White Faux Pearl Flatback Hearts from the Embellishments Section.

Every single sentiment from Bonnie Garby Designs is beautiful.  You can see how crisp and clear these sentiments look.  Stunning!  You will love all the wonderful options at Bonnie Garby Designs too.  And at Really Reasonable Ribbon, you can find so many great crafting products from Adhesives to Ribbons and SO much more.

My second card uses white cardstock and patterned papers from Echo Park Have Faith 6x6 Paper Pad.  The sentiment is also found in the Birthday Greetings 2 Digital Stamp Bundle from Bonnie Garby Designs.  That pretty grosgrain ribbon I used on this card is called Roses w/Scalloped Edge on Navy Grosgrain.  It's sold out, but there's still a beautiful Coral version available.

If you don't yet have a "most favorite Adhesive", you will definitely want to check out Scor-Tape.  It comes it several great widths and it holds things in place securely.  That's one great thing about RRR...most of what they offer comes in several options.  You're sure to find several things to help you in your crafting.  Thanks so much for stopping by today to take a peek.  Happy crafting, everyone.

I'm playing along in the following challenges I love:

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog - Challenge #3433 - Anything Goes

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge - Challenge #600 - I'm entering my first Birthday card in this FUN challenge.  I also want to wish this awesome Design Team a very celebrated birthday/anniversary and to thank them all for providing us with fabulous inspiration and great challenges.....600 of them!

The Paper Funday Challenges: August - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist of Summer Vacation/Holiday - I used the Anything Goes option.  There are SO many layers of paper on these cards.  I absolutely LOVE this challenge and being inspired to use up my paper stash.  These papers came from deep down in my stash!  LOL  Come, join the fun!

Blessings,

Karen

It's Blog Hop Time at RRR

Hello, and thanks for stopping by.  If you're anything like me, you LOVE a good Blog Hop.  And today is the first day of the Really Reasonable Ribbon November Blog Hop.  You should have arrived here by way of Bonnie's Blog; but if not, you can catch up quickly.  One lucky person will win this month's gorgeous Ribbon Club Assortment.  The moment I saw this stunning collection, I fell in love.  Just take a look at how beautiful these ribbons are....and think of the endless creative possibilities.

Aren't they beautiful?  All of Really Reasonable Ribbon's trims are this amazing, and they all coordinate so well together.  With hundreds of different colors and styles, you're always sure to find the perfect ribbons and trims for all your projects.  As I normally do for the RRR Blog Hops, I'm sharing a sweet hair bow that incorporates all the gorgeous trims found in this month's Ribbon Club Assortment.  This includes a length of 5/8" White Shimmer Satin, 3/8" Light Pink Organza With Satin Center, 5/8" Sherbert Shimmer Satin, 3/8" Garden Rose Satin With Silver Metallic Edge, White Crochet Lace, 3/8" Purple Satin With Silver Metallic Edge, 5/8" Grape Shimmer Satin, 3/8" Lavender Organza With Satin Center, and the gorgeous 5/8" Shell Gray Shimmer Satin. 

I also made a non-traditional Christmas card for the hop.....again using some of those same lovely trims from this month's Ribbon Club Assortment  but I also brought in some greens to give it a really soft palette.  I added a bow of  Bay Leaf Seam Binding, Pink Center-Stitch Burlap, Ivory Burlap String, Solid Mint Baker's Twine, and then from this month's collection I included some 3/8" Light Pink Organza With Satin Center, White Crochet Lace, and a piece of the gorgeous 5/8" Shell Gray Shimmer Satin.  You'll see lots of fabulous Miniature Stamens in various colors (Pink, White, Gray, Green) as well as several Ivory Open End Roses, Mixed Pastels (Pink and Green) Cherry Blossoms, and one White Spiral Stamen.  The other supplies I used include stick pins, cardstocks, inked edges, patterned paper and chipboard pieces from Prima Santa Baby (Merry and gift) and a painted/glittered wooden clock from Creative Expressions.

The next stop you will encounter on this inspiring Blog Hop is at Kathy's Blog.  I am quite sure that she has created something stunning to inspire you with these amazing ribbons.  You can purchase this Ribbon Club Assortment as a one-time purchase, or you can sign up to receive every month's Ribbon Club Assortment at your door.  Just know this....you will always find the most beautiful ribbons, trims, twines, Mulberry Flowers, Embellishments and so much more at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Oh, and don't forget to answer the question on the RRR Blog when you're finished hopping so that you'll be entered to win this month's fabulous Ribbon Club Assortment.

Blessings,

Karen