The Lord is My Shepherd

There's nothing like a beautiful Bible scripture or lovely sentiment to place on your card.  While we all love our stamps, they can get expensive.  By purchasing a simple bundle of digital stamps, you can easily and inexpensively expand your collection of sentiments and scriptures.  One really great place to buy those awesome digital stamps is Bonnie Garby Designs.  I love her digital stamps.  And of course, you're always sure to find the perfect ribbons, trims and twines at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I used a light kraft cardstock and patterned papers from Whimsy Stamps.  I layered my papers and cut some smaller squares using a postage die cut from Papertrey Ink.  I placed the papers and random squares of paper around my card using lots of Scor-Tape to hold everything securely in place.  I printed my sentiment and placed it on 3-D Foam Tabs to raise it.  As I mentioned, the sentiment is from Bonnie Garby Designs and can be found in the Scriptural Quotes Digital Stamp Bundle.

I took a very long length of Natural Burlap String and wrapped it around my card several times, tying it into a bow on the front of my card.  I absolutely LOVE Burlap String.  It's such a fabulous trim, it comes it so many great colors, and it's just TEN CENTS per yard.  One person who visits Really Reasonable Ribbon to see all their fabulous trims and leaves me a message here on this post telling me their favorite color of Burlap String will WIN a 10-yard bundle of Burlap String from me.  I will post the lucky winner's name in my next RRR blog post.

The sweet little sheep I added were created using cream and brown wool felt and were cut using the super cute Primitive Sheep Die Cuts from Whimsy Stamps.   They're just so sweet, and I thought they really went well with the sentiment.  Please be sure to stop by Really Reasonable Ribbon to do some shopping for Adhesives, Mulberry Flowers, and ribbons/trims galore.  Thanks so much for visiting me.

Blessings,

Karen

Stitched Easter Card & Bookmark w/RRR

I think Easter has to be one of my most favorite holidays for crafting.  I just love all things pastel, soft and sweet, and of course.....covered in ribbons and bows.  Really Reasonable Ribbon always has the perfect trims and accents for every project I make.  They can help you find the perfect products for your next project as well.

I have always loved stitching dies, cross-stitching, and making various things than can incorporate my cross-stitching with my card-making.  This duo was a lot of fun to make.  I used corrugated cardboard for the base of both my card and the matching bookmark.  I like to use scraps of paper whenever possible.  Some are so cute that you just hate throwing them out, you know?  Here's an occasion to use them.

I used some Brushed Corduroy Ink to "stain" or "dirty" my lengths of Bay Leaf Seam Binding.  I also bundled some Natural Burlap String and placed atop the embroidery hoops as well as in the pretty bow where I tucked in a few Double Head Stamens.  There are so many soft sweet touches at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I thought it would be a cute idea to make a matching bookmark for this sweet card.  I found both of the cross-stitch images on Pinterest.  All those wonderful layers are securely attached using lots of fabulous Scor-Tape.  There are several lengths of Green Apple Seam Binding hanging from the top of the bookmark.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you'll visit the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog often for lots of great inspiration and then do some shopping at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  Treat yourself.   I hope you have a really great week.

I'm playing along here in these fun challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog - Simon Says "Not a Card" so I'm entering my bookmark.

Paper Funday Challenge Blog - Challenge #62 - Anything Goes w/Optional Twist of No Patterned Paper.  Well, I used some patterned papers on my card and bookmark.

TIME OUT Challenge Blog - Challenge #257 - Happy 10th Birthday to TIME OUT Challenge Blog.  While this isn't a birthday card, it's certainly a very special card/bookmark that was made to help celebrate an Easter birthday for someone very special.

Stay creative.

Blessings,

Karen 

Cheers to Forever w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

While I do realize that Fall is creeping in on some of you, it's still over 100 degrees here in the Las Vegas valley, and it's still very much Summer.  That means days in the pool, walks in the evening, and having the A/C running 24/7.  The card I'm sharing today is an Anniversary card that I created for some friends of ours.  As always, I knew I could count on Really Reasonable Ribbon to have all the perfect trims for my card.

I used basic white cardstock that I layered with some American Crafts patterned paper and a piece of painted corrugated cardboard.  I ran a length of Medium Pink Gingham Ribbon down the side of my card.  I also used the Medium Pink Gingham Ribbon to tie a pretty bow that also includes some Solid Light Pink Baker's Twine, Natural Burlap String, Dark Rose Double Head Stamens, Milk White Double Head Stamens and two beautiful Open Roses.

The sentiment I used is from Bonnie Garby Designs and I rubbed it with Spun Sugar Oxide Ink.  I also attached more of the Natural Burlap String to hold some of the lovely little 11mm Heart Shaped Imitation Pearl Embellishments.  The sweet sentiment (Cheers to Forever) is found in the Wedding Bundle.  I attached everything to my card using pieces of Scor-Tape which is such as AWESOME Adhesive.

Thanks so much for visiting me today, friends.  I appreciate you stopping by and I really do hope that you'll check out Really Reasonable Ribbon and treat yourself to some new trims.  My suggestions are Baker's Twine, Burlap String and Gingham Ribbon; but there are literally hundreds of fabulous choices.  Have a blessed and creative week.

I'm sharing my card here:

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge - Challenge #575 - Add a Bow - I like to add a bow to almost everything I make.  AND.....I live in the United States (Nevada).

Add a bow......to everything.

Happy crafting,

Karen

May Blog Hop w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

Hello, sweet blog friends and crafters.  Thank you so much for stopping by my blog for the May Blog Hop at RRR.  You should have arrived here by way of Bonnie's Blog; but if not, you can catch up quickly.  The theme for this month's blog hop is PATRIOTIC, so I pulled out a few patriotic items and counted on Really Reasonable Ribbon for the rest.  This is a short hop so please leave a comment at each stop and then answer the question on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog at the end.  One lucky person who does so will WIN a $10 gift certificate to RRR as well as one digital stamp sheet from Bonnie Garby Designs.

This card started with some patterned paper and then another layer of woodgrain patterned paper from the Craft Consortium Wood Textures 6x6 Paper Pad.  I added a Jenni Bowlin BINGO (BRAVE) card and I stamped two stars and die-cut them using the American Eagle Stamp & Die Set.  The sentiment is from the Old Glory Stamp Set.  I attached pretty much everything (paper) using cut strips of Scor-Tape.  I did a bit of machine stitching for texture.

I added some bundled Natural Burlap String and Red Burlap String, tucked in some Double Head Stamens (Lake Blue, Deep Red, Ivory), and topped it with a Glitter Rhinestone from the Embellishment Section.  I just love to add bundled Burlap String and it's such a bargain at just ten cents per yard.  Really Reasonable Ribbon always has the perfect twines, trims, ribbons and much more in every color, width and variety you can imagine.

Thanks so much for much for stopping here, and please don't forget to comment to WIN.  Your next and final stop on this Blog Hop is at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog where you will answer one question.  Please don't forget to leave a comment on each blog along the way.  Have a great day, everyone.

I'll be sharing my patriotic card in these fun challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Inspired By Music" - This card was inspired by The Star Spangled Banner.  "o'er the land of free, and the home of the brave"🎶🎜

PaperMinutes Challenge Blog - Challenge #795 - Sterne/Stars

Colorful Options Challenge Blog - May 2023 - Blue

What challenges are you enjoying this week?  I'd love to hear.  Of course, you're always most welcome to come play along with us at Word Art Wednesday.  I'd love to see your art linked up there.  And YOU could WIN some awesome prizes.  Just sayin'.  You can find it here at Word Art Wednesday.  Keep on crafting, my friends.  And in case you got sidetracked, don't forget to stop at Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog to answer the final question so that you're entered to win the awesome prizes.

Blessings,

Karen

My Forever Friend w/RRR

Welcome by today, friends.  Thanks for visiting me today as I share another super FUN card that I made using a few of my favorite products from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I can honestly say that this card came together using a whole lot of scraps.  The red card base was a pre-cut scrap, as were the small piece of corrugated cardboard, the left-over piece of red gaffer tape, and the scrap of patterned paper.  So, I literally used a few random items that I had laying around on my craft table to create the base of this card.  The secret is.......Scor-Tape.

It's all held together securely using strips of Scor-Tape.  I wrapped the card in Natural Burlap String and also attached a piece of lovely Crochet Lace to this card giving it lots of fabulous texture.  That's what Really Reasonable Ribbon helps you do.  I cut a length of Solid Ivory Baker's Twice and a length of Solid Wheat Baker's Twine and attached those as well.  Yes, lots of great layers.

I added an antique milk cap, a torn scrap of Burlap Ribbon, a miniature paperclip, a sentiment sticker, and the small doily and little house(s) are from old PTI die-cut sets.  The patterned paper scrap and sentiment sticker are from October Afternoon 5 & Dime.  Lots of vintage stash items here, and Really Reasonable Ribbon helps to make it all so much more exciting.

Any time you need some amazing inspiration, you're welcome to stop by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog to see what my fabulous teammates are up to using ribbons, trims and twine.  There's always a great bargain at RRR and every trim, lace, ribbon, twine, mulberry flower and adhesive you could every imagine.  Don't miss out on ALL there is at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I'm playing along here:

Park Hopping: My Happy Place Challenge Blog - May Theme: Anything Goes Related to Theme Park - My card uses a super cute (old stash) October Afternoon carnival patterned paper (on the right-hand side).  It also has an antique milk cap on it, and that reminds me of attending the Minnesota State Fair and entering projects to try to win a ribbon.  This card just reminds me of attending the Theme Parks, Carnivals and Fairs I've attended over the years.

Blessings,

Karen

Love, Hope & Joy w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

Christmas has come and gone, and a new year has begun.  It's hard to believe how quickly it comes and how quickly it all passes us by again.  We hurry, we stress, we get all our gifts and wrap them, bake our cookies, trim the tree, and....oh my!  It's always so hectic.  And then we find ourselves right here in the start of a New Year.  All of us at Really Reasonable Ribbon hope that your Christmas was happy and blessed.  Now, let's all try to focus on Love, Hope and Joy - in our own lives and in how we treat others.

Any time you want to make a CUTE card, you'll always find the perfect trims, Adhesives, Mulberry Flowers, Embellishments and more at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  These awesome products will always match any patterned papers or designs you've already got on hand.  This card was created with some patterned papers from Crate Paper, and I knew RRR had the perfect trims, as always.  I ran a length of 1/2" Red Wrinkle Ribbon down the middle of my card and tied a bow with that and some Bay Leaf Seam Binding.  I topped that with some rusty jingle bells tied tightly with a length of Natural Burlap String.

Everything is held securely in place using strips of Scor-Tape; which is a FANTASTIC Adhesive that holds everything right where it belongs.   At the bottom of my card, I added a Maya Road canvas tag that's topped with a sticker and a holly/ivy stamped and die-cut image from Paper Sweeties.  It's tied with a length of (another favorite of mine) Solid Ivory Baker's Twine.  Honestly, I can't get enough of all the fabulous trims and goodies from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I know you'll LOVE them, too.  Thanks for stopping by, and happy crafting.

I'm playing along in this FUN challenge:

Dare 2B Artzy - January Theme: Winter Fun

Blessings,

Karen

Celebrate Spring With Really Reasonable Ribbon

Welcome by today, everyone, and thanks for visiting me.  It's always a treat to have you stop by my blog.  Today I'm sharing a sweet card that was completely inspired by my super talented friend, Esther of Shoregirls Creations.  When I saw her super sweet no-line card, I think my jaw hit the floor.  While I knew I could never recreate anything even close to what Esther had created, I did know that I wanted to at least take a whack at it.  And of course, I knew that Really Reasonable Ribbon would help me give it some special touches.

I started with black cardstock and white watercolor paper.  ALL the stamps I used are from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps including their Singing Praises Stamp Set and Going Postal Stamp Set.  I love them both and I was excited to pull them out again to make this card.  I stamped all the images and dirtied the edges using Black Soot, Hickory Smoke and Burlap Tim Holtz Oxide Inks.

The finishing touches to my card are all from Really Reasonable Ribbon and they include the Natural Burlap String that I wrapped under and around the bird/flowers, as well as the bow I tied at the bottom.  The bow was created using some Peach Seam Binding that I cut into narrow strips and tied into a bow.  It also includes a bit more of the (bundled) Natural Burlap String and a Moss Green Open Rose.  I added a small hang tag onto which I stamped the word JOY, and it's hung from a Pear- Shaped Rusty Paperclip from our Embellishment Section.

You can always find lots of great ribbons, laces, trims and twines at Really Reasonable Ribbon among many other wonderful things.  They carry Adhesives, Hair Accessories, Embellishments, Mulberry Flowers and SO much more.  OH.....and don't forget to join us on the 13th for our AWESOME Blog Hop where you'll have a chance to win our beautiful Ribbon Club Assortment.  Have a blessed and creative week, everyone.

I'm linking my card to these FUN challenges that I love:

Mod Squad Challenge - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Easter/Spring"

Allsorts Challenge Blog - Any "Real" Animal - I used a bird

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Challenge #2214 - Anything Goes - I absolutely LOVE to play along with Pam and the gang at this FUN challenge blog.

Blessings,

Karen

Ribbons, Ribbons, Ribbons

Hello, everyone!  Welcome by again today as I share a really FUN card I created for Really Reasonable Ribbon using several of the (many) FABULOUS ribbons they carry.  I'm not kidding....they carry every color, every style, every perfect trim for ALL your crafty projects.  This card uses some great Autumn ribbons.

I started with a brown cardstock base and attached some patterned papers with Scor-Tape, and then I machine stitched my papers as well.  I saw a similar card on Pinterest that inspired me, and I thought I'd give it a try knowing that Really Reasonable Ribbon had ALL the ribbons I could possibly need to create it.

I used a length of each of these ribbons:  Plaid Moss/Cream Gingham Ribbon, Orange Plaid Ribbon With Black Stitching, Yellow Gold Plaid Ribbon, Brown Plaid Ribbon, May Arts Canvas w/Brown Center Stitch, Red Chevron Striped Twill, and Orange Swiss Dot Grosgrain Ribbon.  A couple of the ribbons are (old) from my ribbon stash.

In the center of the ribbon bow/flower, I placed a few Yellow and Gold Double Head Stamens.  On top of those, I placed a brown button that has Natural Burlap String in and under it.  I just love how all the wonderful trims and ribbons from Really Reasonable Ribbon help add texture and dimension to my cards and projects.  My (Blessings) sentiment is a Cheery Lynn die-cut that I cut and layered several times and inked to help it stand out more.

Thanks for visiting me today.  Don't forget to stop back by on October 13 for our monthly Blog Hop where you can comment to win the gorgeous Ribbon Club Assortment.  I always enjoy your visits, and hope you'll stop by again soon.

Karen

I'm linking up in these FUN challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says ANYTHING GOES

Dies R Us Challenge Blog -- ANYTHING GOES - I used a Cheery Lynn die for my sentiment

Just Us Girls Challenge Blog - Word Week #556: PLAID - Since I used several different PLAID ribbons in my bow, I thought I'd enter this card as well as the one I entered yesterday.

Fun With Really Reasonable Ribbon

Hello crafty peeps, and welcome by my blog today as I share a few cards and projects for Really Reasonable Ribbon.  There are SO many fabulous ribbons, trims, twines and goodies at Really Reasonable Ribbon that I'm always sure to find just the right touches for every project.  Today I'm sharing five simple projects that use some of my favorite trims.

I just got back home from a quick trip to visit my parents, and I also go to spend time with our middle daughter and her family.  It's always a treat when I can spend time with the kids and grandkids.  And of course, time with my Mom (parents) is always special.  Anyway...while I was away, I purchased a few new things at a fun scrapbook store including some die-cuts from My Favorite Things for making Chapstick/lip balm holders like the one above.  There's a nice length of Cherry Baker's Twine at the top of this fun lip balm holder.

My second project is the HELLO card shown above.  It uses a kraft paper base, some woodgrain patterned paper, die-cut foliage and a stamped sentiment.  The finishing touch to this quick but sweet little card is some Natural Burlap String that's strung through a little brown button and tied into a bow.

None of the projects/cards I'm sharing today are terribly complicated, and none of them have a whole lot of Really Reasonable Ribbon product on them.  I guess my point was just to show everyone how a small accent, such as the Natural Burlap String or some Baker's Twine can add texture and personality to your art work.

It's pretty much the same concept with this card (above) where I really wanted the focus to remain on the sentiment and the pretty stamped leaves.  The Natural Burlap String used on this card really pulls in the color from the kraft base.  It's a simple addition, but again adds just a lovely completed touch.

The last card I'm sharing today again uses a kraft cardstock base and then a layer of white cardstock that's pressure embossed using an embossing folder.  There are a few gem stickers, but just to give the card that extra touch of love, a piece of Green Micro Gingham Ribbon was attached.  There really is a perfect trim for every project at Really Reasonable Ribbon, and we hope you will stop by often.  You'll always find loads of inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, and there's never a shortage of beautiful ribbons, trims, twines, Embellishments, Adhesives, Mulberry Flowers, and more waiting for you in the Really Reasonable Ribbon store.  Please visit again soon.

Blessings,

Karen

Give Thanks Showcasing Really Reasonable Ribbon

With Thanksgiving behind us now, I sincerely hope that all of you had a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends.  This is the perfect time of year to reflect upon how very blessed we are to have all that we do.  I know that I personally enjoyed Thanksgiving, and just took some time to count my many blessings, and give thanks to God for all that He has blessed me with in my life.  This is the card that I gave to my parents for Thanksgiving.

I started with dark brown Bazzil cardstock, and layered it with some gorgeous patterned papers from Prima's new Autumn Moon collection.  I machine stitched the patterned papers to the card stock, and I inked the edges with Tim Hotlz Corduroy Distress Ink.  The striped flower and the circular chipboard sentiment are also from the Autumn Moon collection.  Everything else I used to embellish this sweet card is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I bundled up some Natural Burlap String and Antique Gold Burlap String, and then attached a bow tied with 5/8" Brown Gingham Ribbon.  I also added a sweet Two-Toned Green/White Paper Leaf and two Deep Ivory Open Roses are tucked in by the bow as well as a little bundle of gorgeous Gold Double-Head Stamens. There's another piece of the 5/8" Brown Plaid Ribbon underneath the chipboard sentiment piece that I secured with a piece of Scor-Tape.  I also used the Scor-Tape to secure all the papers in place.  It's a super sturdy and long-lasting Adhesive, and I use it all the time.  It's fabulous!  Really Reasonable Ribbon has so many FABULOUS products.  Stop by and treat yourself to something wonderful and new.

Thanks for stopping by!

Karen

I'm sharing my card here:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes"