Did Someone Say Ribbon?

Stampin Up are feeling mighty generous this month and are offering an exclusive Ribbon Bundle* FREE when you spend $100 on any Stampin‘ Up! products or host a $600 workshop. From 1-30 September. I don’t know about you but have a little thing for ribbon!

The Ribbon bundle includes 9.1 metres each Certainly Celery 5/8″ poly-twill ribbon and So Saffron 5/8″ grosgrain ribbon. Both of these ribbons are not available after this month, so don’t leave you run too late! If you have a few things on you wish list, or would like to order a few things from the Spring Mini Catalogues, let me know so we can get you some FREE ribbon!

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How To Make a Faux Bow

Yesterday I was asked by one of my lovely customers (Hi Bernie) how I made the bow on THIS CARD. So Bernie, this is how:

1. Cut a piece of ribbon. This one is about 12cm (4 -3/4″) long.

2. Next you need to add a little bit of adhesive to one end. I am using Glue Dots (Available from Stampin Up).

3. Next you need to join the ends together to make a complete circle.
4. Now take another piece of ribbon, this one is about 6cm (2- 1/2″). Stick the 2nd piece of ribbon on the middle of the join. I’ve used another Glue Dot for this.

5. Then you need to start wrapping it around to the other side (which will become the front)

6. Then on the back have another Glue Dot, or more adhesive to stick the other end to. (you could also do this at step 4)

7. Then chop off the excess and you’re done!

This is what the front looks like

and this is the back, that you would stick to your card/scrapbook page/project.

You can get as creative as you like, use 2 different colour ribbons, add a pearl or rhinestone to the centre, use 2 layers insted of 1. Let your imagination go wild!

ENJOY!

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Monochromatic Monday

Can you believe it’s Monday again! Where does the time go. This week I am using the colour ‘Certainly Celery’ from Stampin‘ Up!. I am using ink, cardstock and ribbon from this colour range. Green isn’t a natural choice for me, but I think i’m warming up to it. The card is simple, but pretty I think.

Monochromatic cards are a great idea if the recipient is a fan of a one particular colour. For me, I would choose burgundy, for my Sister in Law Tara it would be pink, my friend Melany, probably Aqua. Of course if you wanted more colour, this particular card could be made to have different coloured petals to resemble a rainbow. There are just so many other options you could use. Change the greeting, use a Stampin Up wheel for a background design, use some glitter – so should have done that!

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Supplies:
Cardstock: Whisper White, Certainly Celery
Stamp Sets: Pick A Petal, Priceless
Punches: 1 3/8 circle, 1 1/4 circle
Other: Certainly Celery 5/8 ribbon,

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My One Little Word

Inspired by Ali Edwards, I have chosen a word to be the theme for ME this year. The word I have chosen is SIMPLIFY. The definition of simplify is To make less complex or complicated; make plainer or easier (and I am also adding); to organise and de-clutter. For me, it’s getting back to the basics, getting back to what really matters, and not sweating the small stuff.

I have set some specific goals I want to achieve and to help remind me of what they are and to track how I’m doing, I will be making a journal/mini-book. Below are the core products I plan to use to create the book. It features my favourite colour burgundy, but i love the splash of teal in the top paper made by Bo Bunny. It was the paper I co-ordinated everything else with.

I will be using:
Scallop Planner by Kaisercraft
Rhinestone Borders by Kaisercraft
Papers by Bo Bunny, My Minds Eye & Prima Marketing
A quote card by My Minds Eye
Assorted Ribbons

Of course along the way I’m sure I will add more from what I already have on hand. Keep a lookout in the next few day to see the progress.

You can read more about Ali Edwards and her One Little word theory here http://aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/2008/12/best-laid-plans.html

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