I have a post up at May Arts- a great one for a quick & thoughtful gift! Head over to check out the details!
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
Glitter & Burlap!
Monday, December 16, 2013
Ribbonista Handmade Gift Hop!
The Ribbonistas are hosting a handmade gift hop!
I decided to make this burlap table runner. I had seen one similar at my local Ben Franklin store & thought I had the perfect May Arts ribbon to add!
This runner uses 1/2 yard of red burlap.
I started by turning the edges twice & machine stitching to keep the burlap from fraying.
I then added 1.5" natural faux burlap and 5/8" natural crochet ribbon to each side, machine stitching them in place.
Here is the underside of the end- I stitched down the outside & did a little stitch in the middle to hold it together.
I added a tassel on each end made from 1/8" ivory cord/burlap & more of the crochet ribbon.
I really love how it turned out & think it will be a well-received gift!
I know you're going to want to see what inspiration the other ribbonistas have for you!
Don't forget to leave a comment at each blog to increase your chances to win 3 spools of ribbon-your choice!
Happy Hopping!
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
May Arts + Scrapbook Adhesives!
May Arts has teamed up with Scrapbook Adhesives for a week of inspiration!
Here's what I came up with:
I must say- I love this. There's something about burlap, eyelet ribbon & glitter paper!
LOVE.
I used the crafty power tape to adhere the 5/8" eyelet ribbon to the top & bottom of each banner- it is super sticky & worked great!
The burlap & 'glitzy glitter' paper are from DCWV.
I used the 3/8" eyelet to string the banners.
The small 3D foam squares were perfect for attaching my letters (cut with Cricut 'Base Camp' cartridge)
I added a bit of natural burlap string for interest & easier tying!
Thank you to Scrapbook Adhesives for great products!
Thank you for stopping by! I'd love to hear what you think! :)
Here are your stops this week:
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Tuesday
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Thursday
Friday
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Ribbonista Christmas Card Blog Hop!
Welcome to the Ribbonista Christmas Card Blog Hop!
I used to make cards every year- I would make the same card 70-80 times! It seems that having a little person in school uses up the time I used to make all of those cards! Ha!
I have to admit, when I received the Echo Park 'tis the Season' pack, I was inspired! All the cards I've made are from that pack- embellished with gorgeous May Arts ribbon, of course! :) I love that there are so many pretty elements- I will be using that pack up!
First up- this one uses one of the stickers from the pack. I topped some of the patterned paper with faux burlap in olive, then red sheer box pleats, and tied it up with red/white baker's twine!
I love the result!
A different patterned paper is topped with the same olive faux burlap & red chevron twill & sticker. A totally different look!
Cute green polka dot paper again! This time I used 3 ornament stickers, but cut off the 'string' they were hanging on & replaced it with silver string metallic ribbon. I topped the paper with red velvet ribbon, then ran another piece along the bottom & topped it with the 'celebrate' sticker.
I've used the gray snowflake paper again- this time topped with red burlap, red center stripe sheer (isn't that ribbon SO Christmas-y?!), and a sticker.
And last up is a printed panel that I topped with the banner stickers. They are hung from twisted rope ribbon! I've used tape on the ends, but you could leave it off & fray this ribbon too!
So I've got a start on my Christmas cards this year! Yay!
You know there will be lots of inspiration- AND PRIZES! You could win 3 spools from our Christmas Category!!
WAHOO!!!
Post a comment on any stop along the way for your chance to win!
Jen Shears- that's me!
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013
The Ribbon Lady's Tying The Knot!
Our fabulous Ribbon Lady, Bethney, recently got engaged!! Bethney makes being a part of this team so much fun! The Ribbonistas decided her engagement was a cause for celebration, so this hop is in her honor!
I went completely CAS with a Tiffany's inspired card! Their box is so iconic; I recreated it in paper form. PTI cardstock, and May Arts ribbon, of course! :)
So here are your stops:
The Ribbon Lady Is Tying The Knot
Hop!
Now... We're ALSO offering up a huge prize pack
of goodies to one lucky random person who goes over to the May Arts facebook page and wishes
Bethney a HUGE Congratulations on her recent
engagement!
Two Ribbonistas are also offering up a prize- Charlene has offered up a Xyron Creative Station
510 and Jessica has a copy of Made in Paper Magazine Holiday Edition!
Prize includes a mix of products from Faber Castell / Design Memory Craft, Authentique, UmWowStudio, DCWV, Graphic45, Gauche Alchemy,
Viva Las VegaStamps!, Core'dinations, Scrap N Art Magazine, and Amazing Crafting
Products.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Friday, October 25, 2013
October 2013 PTI blog hop
I'm barely getting this in under the wire, but it's time for the PTI blog hop!
This month the challenge was to create 5 tags.
Here's mine:
Put my new 'joy' die & stamp set to work, used Core'dinations tags as the base & sparkly felt.
Fresh ink in limeade & the new parrot green May Arts burlap string!
I was trying to get these done quickly, but actually really love how CAS & crisp they turned out!
It was a busy day here- we also did some pumpkin carving!
Happy hopping!!
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Hope
I'm up at the May Arts blog today- go check out the details for this card- and since it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month don't forget to get yourself checked out!
Thanks for stopping by today!
Friday, October 18, 2013
Happy Birthday Karen: 2013 Edition!
Happy Birthday, Karen!!
Today we are celebrating an incredibly talented, kind & supportive friend! How lucky I feel to know her & be inspired by her constantly!
In honor of Karen we all used the Artful Delight Sketch and May Arts ribbon (I chose burlap string- burgundy & bittersweet- as she's mentioned it's one of her faves a few times!)
Cardstock is PTI vintage cream & pp is Cosmo Cricket. Tree stamp is PTI, sentiment is SSD- a company that Karen introduced me to!
SU!, fresh ink & memento inks.
How fun are the burlap blooms? I've used a brad to create them. A bit of stickles on the butterfly to even out the metallic!
Now it's time to keep the celebrating going! What makes birthdays even more fun?
Prizes of course!!
There will be 2 prizes for this celebration! One winner from the comments on the blog hop and another from those that go wish Karen a Happy Birthday! (and you were going to do that anyway!!!)
2 spools of May Arts ribbon to each winner!
Here's the list- happy hopping! And Happy Birthday, Karen!
Karen’s Birthday Hop!
Jen
Shears- you're here!
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Ribbonista Halloween Hop!
Welcome to the Ribbonista Halloween Blog Hop!!
I've made a 'boo' cone for my project. Our neighborhood 'boo's' each other, and I thought it would be fun to create something pretty!
I've used DCWV Lemon Flower stack for the cone (if you don't know how to do this, you basically cut an arc on one side of your paper- lots of visuals if you google it!)
I added a spellbinders picot edge circle die & threaded it with the 1/4" chevron twill.
I stamped a ghost on vellum & heat embossed 'boo' in white. (both stamp sets are Paper Smooches) & also added a bit of chalkboard white to the image.
The top of the cone is enhanced with 2 layers of 5/8" sheer ruffle edge ribbon in orange & topped with a layer of 5/8" black satin pleats.
Some festive treats in cello bags that are tied with more 1/4" chevron twill to bring it all together.
The cone hangs from a 3/8" double faced black satin tie!
Are you ready to 'boo'?
:D
Now be sure to visit all the Ribbonistas for lots of inspiration, as well as a PRIZE!!
For a prize: 3 spools from our Halloween Category.
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Friday, October 11, 2013
Candy Corn Pillow
I'm up at May Arts today with this super fun pillow for fall!
Head over & let me know what you think! :)
Saturday, October 5, 2013
OWH + May Arts
I love being a part of the team up of May Arts & OWH! Our country is amazing because of the people who keep it safe & free- so it's time to say THANK YOU to the soldiers & their families!
I've made 2 cards today- the first uses Echo Park blue striped paper, red cardstock & PTI 'thank you' die.
I've used the 1/2" blue woven burlap at the bottom, with the 1.5" red, white & blue stripe under the cut out. The 1/16" red & white twisted rope ribbon is tied around the top.
The bonus of using a die is that you automatically have 2 pieces! ;)
Same woven burlap- this time with baker's twine.
Thanks for stopping by- now head over to May Arts to see who else is playing along today! :) You know how much the ribbon lady likes giveaways!!
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