Something Special for Mom

While I was doing some "internet surfing" last week, I found the sweetest necklace on Etsy that I just couldn't resist buying for my Mom.  I love to do random things for my Mom....just to let her know how very much I love her.  I realize that I won't have her in my life forever.  So while I do, I want to make sure she always knows how much I cherish her love and support.  Moms are just special.

It's absolutely lovely!  You can get it inscribed with names and get the birthstones of your choice.  I just fell in love with it, and I know my Mom will cherish it as well.  So......I knew right away that I wanted an equally special box to put this very special gift in as I give it to her.  I started with a Kraft Box and decorated it with lots of great products from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I wrapped the SUPER SHABBY 2 1/2 Cotton Blend Plain Ribbon around the box, and then tied a bow (with that same sweet ribbon) that I placed on top of the box.  I absolutely LOVE this ribbon because it can be torn to fray the edges, and can also be torn into thinner strips if you don't want the full 2 1/2 inches, so it's super versatile - like having multiple widths from one perfect trim.  To that, I added some of Really Reasonable Ribbon's GORGEOUS Mulberry Flowers, including their sweet Baby Pink Open Rose, and the Two-Tone Yellow Open Roses.  I also included a sweet 30 mm Wild Orchid Crafts Mulbery Paper Green Leave.  Under the flowers, there's a bow that's tied with the lovely Solid Mint Baker's Twine (which I think is a new favorite cuz it's SO pretty).

Perhaps you've heard me say this before, but it's SO true.....Really Reasonable Ribbon really has everything you will need to embellish all your projects.  Whether it's a card, a scrapbook page, an altered art project, or anything else; Really Reasonable Ribbon has all the perfect ribbons, laces, trims, flowers, and accents to make your art look fabulous.

Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget about the FUN CHALLENGE going on now here...on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.  It's called Show Me The Pink (with Ribbon or Trim).  We love seeing your wonderful ribbon-topped projects, and hope to have you join us.

I'm sharing my gift box here, in these fun challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes"

Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday/January - Something New - I'm using brand new ribbon!

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog - Challenge #344 - Inspiration Photo - Colors/Gold, Cream and Blush - I had SO much fun with this amazing color combination!

Thanks again for stopping by today, and please know how very grateful I am for your visit.  I wish you all a creative and blessed weekend (not to mention.....relaxing).

Happy crafting,
Karen

Working With Color Combinations

When I get fixated on a particular color combination, I can't get it out of my head.  When I saw the super delicious color inspiration over on Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog, I immediately knew that I wanted to play along.  But I didn't know I'd be creating all week with this color template.  LOL  How yummy in this color combo?

I used Crate Paper products again on this card.  I started with a patterned paper that I inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink.  To that, I added some floral ephemera, some transparent embellishments, a chipboard sentiment (congrats), and sequins with tiny pearl stickers.  I just adore this sweet color combination.

I'm sharing my card in some of the same challenges I entered yesterday since they're the only ones I can find this week (that I am aware of) where they fit the current theme.  I am SUCH a creature of habit.  LOL

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog - Challenge #344 - See the color template above.

Fun Cuts: Faith, Hope and Love Challenge - J is for "Jewels" - I used sequins and tiny pearl stickers in the centers for my "jewels" to add a touch of bling.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Love Is In The Air - This card is an Anniversary Card to celebrate the love of two very special people.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you're having a wonderful week.
Karen

Cupcake Color Cuteness

Oh, my heart be still!  When I saw the GORGEOUS and super delicious color inspiration over on Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog, I immediately knew that I wanted to play along.  How delicious in this color combo?

I used Crate Paper products, and I added in some sea foam green to the mix.  I do have to say, however, that the gold, cream and pink blush colors are super YUMMY!  I inked and machine stitched my patterned papers, added some Crate Paper ephemera, chipoard, and other embellishments, some gorgeous Solid Mint Baker's Twine, sequins in the inspiration colors, and a Melissa Frances rub-on sentiment (happy birthday).  I also used some vintage scotch tape (which is running low, and I can't find ANYWHERE - BOO HOO!!!)

Here's a link to the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog (and the other challenges) where I'm linking up my card.  I love this color combo SO much, in fact, that if it's not against the rules; I'll most likely be creating another card using this color combo and entering the challenge again.

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog - Challenge #344 - This is one of the sweetest color inspirations I've seen in a long time (LOVE IT), and I shared the logo above in my post.  I added sea foam/mint green to the mix.  SO pretty!

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Love Is In The Air - This isn't a Valentine's Day card (obviously), but it's a birthday card for someone I love VERY much.....my lovely niece.  In our family, birthdays are always a celebraion of LOVE!

Fun Cuts: Faith, Hope and Love Challenge Blog - Alphabet Challenge - "J Is For Jewels" - I used shiny sequins for my "jewels" because I just LOVE them!

Have a wonderful, creative, and blessed week everyone!  And thanks for stopping by.

Karen

Valentine Matchbook Gift-Holder

What a lovely gift-giving idea.  I saw this tutorial over on the Papertrey Ink Blog, and I've been wanting to create one all week,  I just didn't have time until late last night.  I made it just the right size to tuck in the cute, small Starbucks gift card.

I just took some red cardstock to create the matchbook cover, and then added a PTI die-cut (love), and the smallest heart from the PTI heart die-cut set,  I also added some decorative patterned paper on the edge, and a 3-D heart.

I'm playing along in the challenge at PTI, and there's just a little time left if you want to give it a try and play along as well.

Make It Monday #237 - Parpertrey Ink's Matchbook Valentine's Tutorial - I made mine just big enough for a Starbucks gift card, and I used two different PTI dies.  The gift card just slides right in, and I created a pocket for it inside.  Super cute, fun project!

Faith, Hope and Love - I is For "I Love You" - I used hearts and the word "love", and I LOVE STARBUCKS!!  So does my daughter, and this is for her to let her know "I love you" at Valentine's and always.

Cut It Up Challenge Blog - Challenge #88 - Love Is In The Air

Little Scrap Pieces - Show It Off and Link It Up Party

Lori Hairston's Sweet Chouxchoux Paper Art Challenge #3 -  Valentine's/Hearts

Challenges are so much fun.  I sure hope you will stop by to check out these fun challenges, and the great challenges at Word Art Wednesday as well.  I'm always SO grateful to have you play along there as well.  Hope you're all having a richly blessed week!

Hugs,
Karen

I Heart You

I really hope that all of you are having as blessed a day (week, etc.) as I'm having.  I've been busy making cards for some clients who placed orders, working on school with my sweet Andrew, and doing housework.  My sweet hubby brought me my coffee this morning, and we spent some time visiting before he had to lay down (he's a night shift worker).   So, I decided I've finish working on some more of the Valentine's Day cards for the outstanding orders I have.

I loved making this card.  I used an old piece of patterned paper from my stash, and cut a doily from pink gingham patterned paper using my Cheery Lynn Dies French Pastry Doily Die-Cut.  It's my favorite doily die-cut.  Next, I added a chipboard pieces from Crate Paper, attached a Crate Paper sticker, a snippet of vintage lace, two wool felt flowers that I cut from Papertrey Ink flower die-cuts, and then placed a beautiful piece of Valentines Flair from a sweet Etsy shop I found called A Flair For Buttons.  This set is called Vintage Valentine's Flair 2.  I'm absolutley in love with her sweet flair.  Just look at that sweet cherrub pouring out hearts on that little girl.  Precious!

I'm excited about these challenges where I'm playing along this week:

Cheery Lynn Designs Blog - Sweethearts Theme - I used their super sweet French Pastry Doily Die-Cut.  It's a "MUST-HAVE" die for sure!

Faith, Hope and Love Challenge Blog - I is For "I Love You"

Mod Squad Challenge Blog - Love Is In The Air

Little Scrap Pieces - Show It Off Saturday Linky Party - LOVE

Lori Hairston's Chouxchoux Paper Art Challenge #3 - Valentine's/Hearts

The Color Throwdown Challenge #376 - Isn't this a gorgeous color combo?  One of my favorites!

I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart, and let you know that it means the world to me that you take the time to visit my blog and peek at my cards.  I look forward to seeing what all of you have been creating this week.  Hope it's a blessed one!

Karen

Show Me The Pink at Really Reasonable Ribbon

It's time for a fun new challenge at Really Reasonable Ribbon, and this time we're all feeling "Pretty In Pink" for our Show Me The Pink theme.  We want to see all your pink projects in this challenge (either a litle or a lot).  It can be a Valentine's Day project, a baby girl card, or ANY other pink project that includes ribbons, laces, or some sort of spooled trim.  We absolutely LOVE seeing your wonderful creations, and PINK is always so much fun.

I created my card using some older patterned papers from My Mind's Eye, a 3-D Valentine's embellishment from the dollar bins at Target,  a chipboard key that I painted and glittered, a Crate Paper piece of ephemera, inking, machine stitching, two stick pins, and then.....my FABULOUS bow, compliments of Really Reasonable Ribbon.  Isn't it delicious?

I used Vivid Pink Seam Binding to create a triple bow, and then topped it with a length of Pink Burlap String, Ivory Burlap String, Wild Orchid Crafts Open End Roses in White, and Wild Orchid Crafts Wild Rose in Two-Tone Pink.  I love how the stems can be "curled".   They're SO sweet. 

We sure hope that you will join us in our new Show Me The Pink Challenge at Really Reasonable Ribbon, and hope you have lots of fun creating your projects.  If you need any ribbons, lace or flowers for your projects, you're sure to find just what you ned at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I'm sharing my card in these challenges:

Always Playing With Paper - Challenge #57 Inspiration Photo - Gorgeous photo!

Mod Squad Challenge Blog - Love Is In The Air

Faith, Hope, Love Challenge - I is For "I Love You"

Have a blessed week,

Karen

So Very Special

One thing I can say for sure about two of my favorite (Crate Paper and Really Reasonable Ribbon) products is that they are "SO VERY SPECIAL".  Perhaps that's why I can't resist them. I absolutely LOVE Crate Paper's wonderful patterned papers, stickers, ephemera, chipboard, and super sweet embellishments.  And I adore Really Reasonable Ribbon's sweet ribbons, trims, laces and accessories.  There's just no end to the cuteness and the creativity they both allow.  So, once again I pulled them all out, and combined them to create this sweet Birthday Card for Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I used some patterned papers that I layered and machine stitched.  I also added lots of great stickers, a Tim Holtz journalling tag, and then embellished the card with more of Really Reasonable Ribbon's WONDERFUL ribbons to add the perfect finishing touches.  Around the chipboard gifts, I wrapped some Metallic Gold String which I think really makes your cards sparkle with happiness.  Then, I ran a length of Yellow Micro Gingham up the card, and also tied a double bow with it in the upper left section of my card.  Underneath the Yellow Micro Yellow Ribbon, I tied a sweet knot of the lovely May Arts Burlap Center Stitch in Pink.  In the center of that lovely bow, I placed a Crate Paper (4) brad for a Birthday Girl who is turning 4 years old.  Don't you just LOVE Really Reasonable Ribbon?  If you've never stopped by this AMAZING ribbon shop, I encourage you to stop by and do some shopping.  You will absolutely LOVE everything you see!

There's lots of great inspiration every day on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, and there's also a super fun CHALLENGE where you can play along.  We love having you visit and join us.  Thanks for stopping by to take a peek.

Blessings,
Karen

Blog Hop Time at Really Reasonable Ribbon

It's that time of the month again for our SUPER FUN and always inspirational Blog Hop at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  This month's Ribbon of The Month Club Assortment is filled with several GORGEOUS pinks for Valentine's Day.  By ordering this monthly assortment, you're sure to always have the perfect ribbons and trims for every occasion.  You can learn more about The Ribbon Club Assortment by clicking on the highlighted link, and here's a picture of this month's gorgeous collection:

Now, you should arrived here from the lovely blog of my talented Co-Design Team Member, Nancy Hill.  Wasn't her project lovely?  If you didn't arrive here from Nancy's Blog, you can always go back to the beginning on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog to get started.  Now, let me tell you a little bit about my project.  I really enjoy sharing a hair bow for our monthly blog hops, and that's because I'm able to implement ALL the lovely ribbons from the monthly collections into my hair bows.  A special word of thanks to my friend, Rachel, for all her help.

Did you know that, in addition to all the lovely ribbons and trims, Really Reasonable Ribbon carries lots of great hair accessories?  They have French Clips (which is what I used - see photo at bottom) and lots of other styles of Barrettes and Clips in several different sizes for various hair lengths and thicknesses, and hair bands (have you seen Bonnie's amazing hair bands and tutorial?), as well as several other great hair accessories.  There's really no end to all the great products carried at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

This sweet hair bow includes the lovely Hearts In Line on Hot Pink Grosgrain, White Sheer Organza With Satin Center Stitch, 3/8" Hearts and Bows on Pink Pearl Satin, 5/8" Hot Pink Taffeta Ribbon, 3/8" White Double-Faced Satin Ribbon, 5/8" Pearl Pink Diamond Satin, 3/8" Quatrefoil Print on Hot Pink Satin Ribbon, Checkerboard Satin White Ribbon, and Sweetheart Cherries on Pearl Pink Grosgrain Ribbon.  Aren't they just beautiful together?  I also incorporated a few trims in these bows that are not from the monthly assortment.  These include the Bright Pink Micro Gingham, Cindy White Crochet Lace, Bright Pink Mini Ric Rac, and Sweetheart Stripe Grosgrain.  Yes, that's A LOT of ribbon.  But again, it goes to show how all of Really Reasonable Ribbon's fabulous trims compliment one another so beautifully.

Your next stop on the hop is at Kathy's Blog.  She has something AMAZING prepared for your all.  We really are SO thankful to have you hop along with us on this month's fun Blog Hop.  We hope you are inspired by our projects, and.......I encourage you to leave a comment on each blog and answer the question at the end of the hop so that you will be entered for the Grand Prize.  And don't foget to check out ALL the amazing ribbons, laces, trims, hair accessories, flowers, leaves, Decorative Bags, and SO much more available now at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Have a blessed week,

Karen

It's Challenge Time at CropStop

If you aren't already familiar with CropStop, I encourage you to check out this AMAZING store.  They carry EVERYTHING from ink pads/refills and stamps to altered art products and everything in between.  There are literally thousands of products in the CropStop store, and you're sure to find just what you're looking for.  AND.....there's also a FUN CHALLENGE at CropStop every month.  It's always Anything Goes.  The only requirement is that you use something on your entered project(s) that can be purchsed at CropStop.  That's easy enough because it would be pretty difficult to create ANYTHING that doesn't include at least one item they carry.  So......whatever you're creating this month, we really hope you will stop by and link it up in our Current Challenge at CropStop.

I created this card as a bit of inspiration for this month's challene.  I used some lovely patterned papers and ephemera from Crate Paper.  Then, I added a cluster of Petaloo Sugared Berries.  Aren't they just GORGEOUS?  There are three clusters per package, and this is just one cluster.  They're so sweet, lightly dusted with "sugar" for a soft, romantic touch, and they come in several beautiful colors.  I also inked the edges of my card with Tim Holtz Distress Ink.  CropStop carries several gorgeous colors of Tim Holtz Inks, and there is a shade that's perfect for your next project.  This one is called Fossilized Amber, and it matched my card perfectly.  CropStop also carries refill inks for all the Tim Holtz Distress Inks so that you can "reink" that favorite color when it starts losing its color.  I also added some Ivory Burlap String.  Let me just say that there is NO END to all the great products sold at CropStop.  They carry lots of brand-name die-cuts, stamps, inks and SO much more.  Stop by to do some browsing.

And don't forget.....we really hope you will play along with us in this month's challenge for your chance to win some CropStop goodies.  The winner is randomly selected each month, and there's always a generous prize of supplies from the CropStop Store.  You're obviously making and posting projects this month anyway; so why not link them up on the CropStop Blog for a chance to win?  We really hope to see you there!

Have a great day, everyone.  Thanks for stopping by,

Karen

I'm So Blue

Please don't let that title fool you.  I'm not sad (it's not that kind of "blue"); but rather, I fell in love with a blue color combination I saw over on Nichole Heady's Papertrey Ink Blog, and I knew that I just had to make something using that same gorgeous color combination,  When you see Nichole's original card, you will know just what I mean......it's lovely!

I had to work with what I had (as I'm sure you can all relate), so my card isn't exactly like Nichole's.  But I was definitely drawn to her amazing color combination.  Rather than using stamps as she did, I had to use die-cuts to create my flowers.  I also loved how Nichole had black on her card base, with small accents of black on the bright flowers and white background.  I layered the wool felt flowers and used black buttons for the floral centers, and tied Ivory Button String in the middle.

Papertrey Ink - Create Along With Us:  I was inspired by Nichole Heady's Card (you will definitely want to take a peek).  I loved her color combination, black base and black accents, which completely inspired me on this card.  While I didn't have the PTI floral stamps Nichole used, I recreated the color combination the best I could using wool felt, PTI floral dies, and PTI leave dies.  I also drew my lines around the stamped sentiment to (somewhat) recreate the fabulous new sentiment frames in this month's new release at PTI.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Something New", so I used some of my brand new wool felt, and a new color combination.

I really appreciate your visit to my blog.  Have a wonderful week.

Blessings to you all,

Karen

Here For You

Take a deep breath.  All the stress of the holidays is behind us.  We can all relax, and just get back to our normal, crazy busy every day lives.  It's normal to be crazy busy.  Please don't ever think you're alone in that.  We all have our schedules, our responsibilities, our ups and our downs.  Yet, it's ok to just take a deep breath; knowing that God has everything under control.  No more stress, my friends.  This is the year to just give it all to Him, and enjoy the journey.  That is my wish for everyone in 2016.  And please know that you're never alone in life's journey.  God will ALWAYS be there when you need Him.  And for whatever it's worth to you, I'm here, too.  I love to pray for others, and would be honored to do so for any of you who ask.  We need to help each other get through the hard times, rejoice together in the good times, and pray for each other during this journey we call life.

So, on to my card.  I created this card last night.  I got out my favorite supplies - Crate Paper.  I used Confetti patterned papers and a wooden piece (for the birthday sentiment), as well as a sticker (the 3-D birthday party hat).  I followed this sketch from Sketch Saturday, inked the edges, added some baker's twine, and that's it!

Sketch Saturday - Challenge #394 - I think this sketch is so cute with the slant at the bottom.  It's something I would never have thought of doing without this inspiration.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Something New" - For me, that's a totally new technique.  I needed this sketch to truly challenge myself.  And, I also used a brand new paper pad on this card.

Classy Cards 'N Such - Challenge #119 - "Bright and Cheerful" - Isn't it always fun to use bright, cheery colors?  Especially for a birthday card.

Thanks so much for your visit to my blog today.  I greatly appreciate your comments, and please know that I meant what I said about praying.  I care about you, and appreciate you.  I really mean that.  Have an awesome week.

Blessings to you,

Karen

Pocket Full of Pink

When I create a card, as most of you who know me are aware, I can't resist adding some sort of ribbon, lace or trim.  It just seems to be the perfect finishing touch, and by using my supplies from Really Reasonable Ribbon, there's always a perfect fit for everything.  For this particular project, I created a card and matching pocket bag with tags.  It's adorned with LOTS of great products from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The patterned papers, chipboard, and stickers are from Crate Paper's Pretty Party line.  The card has two doilies (red and white) that are layered and the sentiment is a Pebbles sticker from my stash (as are some of the smaller stickers on the tags).  At the top of my card, I added three bows,  They were made using Lipstick Red Seam Binding, Teal Baker's Twine and Deep Pink Solid Baker's Twine.  Then, I added in some of Really Reasonable Ribbon's FABULOUS Mulberry Flowers including their Deep Pink Open Roses, White Open Roses, and Red Open Roses.

Then, I created the pocket bag using one of Really Reasonable Ribbon's great Decorative Bags.  ALL of their Decorative Bags are on clearance at FABULOUS prices.  The one I used on this project is the Middy Bitty Bag With Horizontal Stripes.  They are reduced to just $1.65 for 10 bags!  What a bargain, and they're SO cute!  I added some matching patterned paper, 3-D embellishments, and more of Really Reasonable Ribbon's sweet embellishments; including a Wild Orchid Crafts Mulberry Paper Green Leave, a small cluster of White Gypsophila, and another beautiful Deep Pink Open Rose.

For the three tags that I tucked inside the Pocket Card created from the Middy Bitty Bag With Horizontal Stripes, I simply covered some Grungy Prim Tags with matching patterned papers, added some stickers/sentiments, and then tied a length of Baker's Twine to the top of each one; including the sweet Raspberry Baker's Twine, Deep Pink Solid Baker's Twine and Teal Baker's Twine.  They all work together so well and compliment one another.  There's no "bad" or "wrong" combination of supplies when it comes to all the FABULOUS products carried at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  But rather, just the PERFECT trim for everything!

I hope that you will stop by to play along in our Current Challenge, stop by our Blog for daily inspiration, and then visit our amazing store to do some shopping.  We love having you stop by, and you will be sure to enjoy your visits.  So, have a great week creating all your projects; and we will look forward to seeing them all.

Classy Cards 'N Such - Challenge #119 - Bright and Cheerful - I love using bright colors.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesdsay Challenge - Simon Says "Something New" - I used some new flowers I got, along swith some new lace.

Have fun creating!

Karen

   

Decorative Gift Bag/Card

Yesterday was the strangest day for me.  I'm not accustomed to be alone, but I spent almost the entire day by myself.  I didn't quite know what to do with myself.  I did the dishes and the laundry, and took care of a few other household chores.  And you can only watch SO much television before it gets old.  So, of course I found myself in the craft room creating.  I wasn't really sure what I was going to make, but just started playing around with my supplies.  This is what I came up with.

I used a Middy Bitty Bag from Really Reasonable Ribbon and to that, I added a card (I guess you could say),  The card part was created with some old Pink Paislee patterned paper, a scrap of vintage sheet music, cream seam binding, machine stitching, a vintage button in the center of my bow, a Crate Paper glitter chipboard frame and Crate Paper tassels.  The little sentiment inside the glittered frame is from Crafty Secrets Summertime Vintage Image and Journal Book.  I was really sad to hear that their sweet blog has closed.

I am linking this project in the following challengs I found where it fits the theme:

Cut It Up Challenge Blog - Challenge #87 - New Beginnings/Decorate A Paper Bag - I decorated a Middy Bitty Bag so that I could tuck a gift inside.  The die-cut I used is from Frantic Stamper (the word LOVE at the bottom).

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Something New" - I used my new "love" die-cut and Crate Paper supplies.

Little Scrap Pieces - Saturday Linky Party

I'm so grateful to have you stop by and take a peek at my project.  Thanks for visiting, and have a blessed week.

Karen

A New Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge

We took some time off for the holidays, and now we're back - ready for a brand new SUPER FUN challenge at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  We sure hope that you will join us.  For this challenge, we want to see all the great new items you got for Christmas.  It's called "Looky What I Got", and this means that you can share a project using something new you just received, or an old favorite you want to show us.  Just "show us what you've got", and make sure you include ribbon, lace, twine or trim of some sort.  Other than that, anything goes!

For my project, I used some new floral die-cuts I got for Christmas and some new shades of wool felt.  Most of you know that I LOVE wool felt, and I received some beautiful new colors for Christmas.  I was super excited to get them because I knew that, as always, Really Reasonable Ribbon would have the PERFECT ribbons and trims to match them.  I'm not joking when I say that they have just the right colors for ANY project......they really do!

Once I had selected my patterned paper and inked the edges, I machine stitched some vintage sheet music to it.  Then, I die-cut my flowers from my new wool felt (these shades are called Pineapple Mist and Honeydew Melon.  Aren't they pretty?) Then, I set some lovely Mulberry Flowers in the centers of the die-cut flowers.  I added some the super sweet Two-Toned Yellow Open Roses and accented them with Wild Orchid Crafts Mulberry Paper Leaves 30mm.  Those were placed at the bottom right.

Then, in the upper left-hand corner of my card, I added a sweet bow made from a snippet of Burlap Center-Stitched Green Ribbon, a small piece of Arianna Natural Crocheted Lace, a length of  Mimosa Yellow Seam Binding and Bay Leaf Seam Binding, as well a length of both Diva Lemonwood Solid Baker's Twine and Green Apple Baker's Twine with tied ends and a clear flower-shaped button placed in the center.  There's also a stamped sentiment (Love is Patient, Love is Kind) and a Tim Holtz "love" card that has a sweet little rusty paper clip added to its side.  Really Reasonable Ribbon really does have the PERFECT trim for EVERY project!

We sure hope that each of you will stop by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog to play along in our new challenge, and each day for lots of fun, inspiration galore, and great deals on all our fabulous ribbons, trims, and SO much more!  Have fun playing along, showing us "what ya' got", and creating with ribbon.  We LOVE seeing your creations.

Have a blessed week,

Karen

A La Carte With Papertrey Ink

I've been out of town for about a week, and haven't been able to create anything, post, link, or participate in any way.  I've felt SO disconnected.  What a bummer, right?  But I got home VERY early this morning, slept for a few hours, and then started in with laundry, housework, schooling (with our son), and some crafting.  I got three cards finished.  One of which is this card that I created for this week's Make It Monday Challenge over at Nichole Heady's Papertrey Ink Blog.  This week, they're having their annual A La Carte Challenge; meaning that you can pick from any of the past year's wonderful themes.  I chose to create a garland using small die cuts, sequins and button twine.

I used ALL Crate Paper Confetti products, with the exception of the Papertrey Ink products.  I used Crate Paper patterned papers, ephemera, chipboard and a wooden piece.  I tied Papertrey Ink's sweet Ivory Button Twine through the tag, and also used it in my garland swag.

These are the challenges I was able to find where I could link my card:

Nicole Heady's Papertrey Ink Blog - Make It Monday #236 - A La Carte from 2015 - I chose to use Betsy Veldman's sweet Confetti Garlands Tutorial from Challenge #199.  I entered that challenge a few times (with some really cute cards, by the way) and never won.   In fact, I've NEVER won at PTI, but I still LOVE their products and enjoy playing along.  A girl can dream, right?  I used PTI's sweet Ivory Button Twine and their Heart Die (smallest heart in the set of 3) to create my garland.  I also placed a few extra small hearts here and there on my card.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Let's Party" - I made this sweet PARTY CARD using lots of great Crate Paper products that can be found at SSS.

Little Scrap Pieces - Saturday Linky Party - Anything Goes for a chance to win some of Karen's sweet seam binding.  What a fun challenge.  Come and play along!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  It's always a blessing to have you visit, and I look forward to visiting your blogs to see what you've been creating this week.

Blessings to you all,
Karen