Friday, December 18, 2015

Coffee gift card- The Ribbon Resource

Happy Holidays !!! I went to a crop a few weeks ago and I went on a Holiday card making frenzy. This is one of the cards I created that day.



The Ribbon Resource supplies:

Other Supplies:
Patterned Paper-American Crafts
Stickers- Simple Stories
Stamp-Lawn Fawn
Black Ink- Spellbinders
Small Black Clothespin- Canvas Corp

Instructions:
Step 1- Create a top folding 5" X 6" card from white cardstock.
Step 2- Trim snowflake paper 4 3/4"  X 5 3/4" ,adhere to base card with tape runner,trim the kraft layer slightly smaller and adhere with 3D foam squares. Trim black/red paper 2 1/2" X 4", also adhere with foam squares. 
Step 3- Wrap 1/4" chevron ribbon around 2nd and 3rd layers, tie in a simple bow.
Step 4- Add sticker to tag and attach to ribbon bow with red paper cord and small black clothespin.



Step 5- Stamp sentiment inside card. Adhere a strip of red/black paper across the bottom of the card. Create card holder by machine stitching a 2 1/2" X 4" piece of coffee cup patterned paper. 
Add gift card .....yummy Starbucks !

Here's a side view of my card.
Hope you've enjoyed this quick and easy tutorial !
Be back soon to share some more cards !!!




Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

A quick share of a Christmas card I've create for Spellbinders using the new Fairmont Labels and Houndstooth texture plate.
The how to's can be viewed of the Spellbinders blog.


Have yourself a merry little Christmas card 

Happy Crafting !


Friday, December 4, 2015

Joyeux Noel Festive Door Ornament

Happy Holidays and welcome to The Ribbon Resource Blog Hop !
Today I am sharing this festive door ornament..


May Arts Ribbons supplies used:
Kraft Decorative Tags- 1 large tag

Other supplies:
Patterned Paper
Small oval chalkboard clip
Decoupage glue
Glue
Evergreens,twigs,berries and lantern



                             

Step 1: Dip red paper cord in decoupage glue.



Step 2: Shape cord into letters, let dry.



Step 3: Prepare tag , as shown. Glue letters to tag.


Step 4: Tie evergreen ,twigs and berry branches with wire, form a loop at the top for hanging.


Step 5: Tie large bow at top of branches, attach tag with clip and lantern with more wire.

The prize for this hop is 2 to 5 yards of Christmas ribbon :)


Here's a list of the other designer's blog to visit for more inspiration !!!
Thanks for visiting.
Happy Crafting !