Wishing You Peace w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

Hello, crafty friends!  Thanks for stopping by today to visit and to take a quick peek at this FUN card I created for Really Reasonable Ribbon using just a few of their (many) awesome products.  Adding ribbons and trims to my cards is always fun because it gives our cards texture, dimension, color and personality.  Like all of the amazing products at Really Reasonable Ribbon, these few quick goodies made my very simple card special.

This beautiful sentiment is from Bonnie Garby Designs.  You will always find the most amazing sentiments at Bonnie Garby Designs because she creates her sentiments with real people, like you and me, in mind.  Knowing that we all go through difficult times, she created this special Christmas set called Christmas Greetings for Difficult Times Digital Stamp Set to wish others a Merry Christmas while also encouraging them if they've had a difficult year.  I know exactly to whom I'll be sending this special Christmas card.

I used a cranberry cardstock layered with Crate Paper Bundled Up patterned papers, and I cut them using the Crimped Frame Dies from The Greetery.  The top layer is basic white cardstock that I stencilled using the Delightfully Delicate Stencil from Creative Worship Stamps.  Next came the FUN part, which is adorning my card with some lovely trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I used Light Pink & White Gingham Ribbon, a length of Solid Pink Baker's Twine and I tucked in several pretty Double Head Stamens.

Double Head Stamens come in so many great colors and styles, and they add such a cool texture to cards.  I topped the chipboard piece and the bow with some lovely 12mm White Flatback Faux Pearls from the Embellishments Section at RRR.  Lots of wonderful Scor-Tape holds everything securely in place, and I know it will hold everything right where I've placed it all.  Be sure to check the RRR Blog often for sales and promotions as well as lots of great inspiration.  Thanks so much for visiting today, and please stop by again soon.

Here's where I'm sharing my Christmas card:

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog - November: Anything Goes Using Stencil - I used a pretty Delicate Doily Stencil from Creative Worship Stamps.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Sparkle and Shine" so I added the cute little White Flatback Pearls.

Craft Rocket Challenges - Challenge #120 Christmas/Winter

Blessings,

Karen

Merry & Bright w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Well..... not necessarily here where I live in the desert; but definitely up in the Northern states. In fact, we haven't even turned on the heat in our house yet. The temps remain high enough during the daytime hours that we're still ok with just our sweatpants and an extra blanket at night. But that doesn't mean we can't start celebrating Christmas. Right?

There are so many great Christmas products out there in the craft world. Lots of great stamps, dies and goodies to help us create beautiful cards and projects. But.... the trims!! YES, the trims. You can't miss out on all the GORGEOUS ribbons, trims, laces, twines and Embellishments from Really Reasonable Ribbon. They're the best. The snowflake in the upper right corner has a White Flatback Pearl in its center.

I used basic black and red cardstocks for the base, and a Carta Bella patterned paper. I cut the frame using corrugated cardboard and white watercolor paper with a frame die from Taylored Expressions. I stencilled the diagonal stripes using a stencil from Pinkfresh. Those delicious cookies were cut using a die set from The Greetery, and the sentiment is from Stamp Simply. But like I mentioned, the trims.... YES!  RRR always has the perfect touches.

I ran a length of Olive Wrinkle Ribbon across my card and tied a bow with that and a piece of Black Seam Binding. I also added a bow tied with Solid Red Baker's Twine and I tucked in a few Milk White Double Head Stamens. The little holly berries and ivy were cut from wool felt using a Paper Sweeties die. The thing I love most about Really Reasonable Ribbon is that I know I can ALWAYS find the perfect color, width, texture and style of trim for every project. They really have it ALL. I hope you'll stop by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog for lots of great inspiration. Thanks again for visiting me today.

I'm sharing my card here:

Peace on Earth Challenge Blog - Challenge #27

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog - November: Anything Goes - I love to play along here, but this is my third and final entry for the month.

Stencil Fun - November Challenge: Optional Twist of Fall Colors - And I'm glad it's only "optional" because this is definitely a Christmas card.  LOL

Allsorts Challenge Blog - Week #701 - Sparkle and Shine - I used GLITTER in my cookies for the sparkle.

Blessings,

Karen

Really Reasonable Ribbon April Blog Hop

It's time for the Really Reasonable Ribbon April Blog Hop, and we're SO glad that you've stopped by to join us.  This is a fairly quick Blog Hop with only six stops in total.  You should have arrived here from Bonnie's Blog; but if not, you can catch up quickly.  To  be eligible to win this GORGEOUS ribbon collection, just hop along with us, leave a comment on each blog, and answers the question at the end on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog - that's all it takes to be entered to win this GORGEOUS April Ribbon Club Assortment.  How bright and pretty are these ribbons?

This pretty hair bow was creating using several trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  The wide white ribbon is a canvas trim (I believe it's currently sold out); but there are lots of wide ribbons at RRR that will work in this manner.  The bow also includes a length of the pretty 5/8" Bright Floral Print on White Satin, 5/8" Feminine Floral Print on Satin Ribbon, 3/8" Fabulous Foliage Print on White Satin, and the 3/8" Delicate Leaf and Vine Print on Satin Ribbon.

On the sides of the bow, there are smaller bows topped with White Flatback Pearls from the Embellishments Section.  Then, on the top center of the bow, you'll see several of the beautiful Mixed Pastels Miniature Sweetheart Blossoms from the Mulberry Flowers Section.  There are just SO many beautiful ribbons, trims, flowers, embellishments and more waiting for you at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  LOTS of pretty things.

This is one of  my all-time favorite Ribbon Club Assortments.  It's so soft and sweet, and has the most beautiful floral prints.  My guess is that this assortment will sell out quickly; so be sure to stop by Really Reasonable Ribbon this week to get yours before they're all gone.  They really are SO lovely, and they'll give you endless creative possibilities.  Get yours today here.

Thanks again for stopping by today.  Remember, there's always lots of great inspiration on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog; and that's also where you'll always learn about special sales and promotions as well.  Don't forget to answer the question at the end of this Blog Hop.  You won't want to miss out on being eligible to win this BEAUTIFUL Ribbon Club Assortment.  Your next and final stop on this Blog Hop is here at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog where you'll answer one question - this will make you eligible to win this gorgeous Ribbon Club Assortment.  Good luck and happy RRR shopping.

Blessings,

Karen

I'm playing along here:

Time Out Challenges - Challenge #185 - Photo Inspiration - I was really inspired by the colors (teal, white, bright pink) and the pretty flowers on the table.  I put flowers in the center of the bow - inspired by the floral centerpiece.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog - Simon Says "NOT a Card" - While I love to make cards, it's always fun to create something different.

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog - Challenge #2115 - Anything Goes - I hope a hairbow is OK for Anything Goes

Baby Congratulations for Really Reasonable Ribbon

Welcome by my blog today, everyone!  I'm excited to share this sweet little Baby Congratulations card I created using some AMAZING products from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I got a little bit creative with the use of one of my favorite wide ribbons.   More about that in a moment, but here's my card:

These patterned papers and sticker (hot air balloon) I used on this card are OLD!!!  They're from a Simple Stories line called Baby Steps, and they were pulled from my stash because I still have quite a bit of this line left.  I pieced them together with Scor-Tape to create my card base.  Then, I ran a width of  Moss Green Seam Binding across the top of my card to create a border there.  I used several White Flatback Pearls from our Embellishments Section to accent my hot air balloon.

I added half of a vintage cream doily at the bottom of my card, and stamped my sentiment (Congratulations) onto that.  I knew that I wanted to create another border where the two bottom patterned papers meet, but I wanted something different from the Moss Green Seam Binding at the top section.  This is where I got super creative!  I've always LOVED all the awesome wider Cotton Blend and Natural Burlap Ribbons carried at Really Reasonable Ribbon, but the one I wanted to use was just a bit too wide for this particular spot.  SO.......I cut a length of the Natural Burlap Green Wire Edge Ribbon and ran it through my die-cutting machine with a scalloped border to create what you see there.  Just above that, I wrapped a long length of knotted Brown Sugar Baker's Twine.

I took a close-up picture of that scallop edge die-cut Natural Burlap Green Wire Edge Ribbon so that you can see how cool it is.  I LOVE that you can die-cut just about anything....including RIBBON!  I also can't even begin to tell you how much Scor-Tape I use on my cards.  There's some holding down my border trims, and under the balloon sticker.  It's an AWESOME long-lasting Adhesive.  Really Reasonable Ribbon has so many wonderful products.  Go ahead, and treat yourself today! 

Blessings to you,

Karen

Scrapy Land Challenge Blog - Challenge #83 Anything Goes - I used the Pink & Main Scallop Borders Die to create my ribbon border (as explained above).  

Cut It Up Challenge Blog - Challenge #141 Layers of Love - Hey, who doesn't LOVE a new baby, right?  I would have a baby every day if I could....seriously!  I just LOVE newborns.  I can't wait to be a Grandma!  I also used several layers on my card....lots of patterned paper and layers of doily, ribbon, etc.  The die-cut I used is the scalloped border die...explained above.

Happy Little Stampers - February Challenge/Anything Goes - I stamped the sentiment, and I die-cut the scalloped border (explained in detail above) for this fun challenge.  I love using stamps and dies, so this was right up my alley.