Paper Bag Mini Album RRR

Welcome, dear friends and bloggers!  Today I am sharing a quick little paper bag album using several of my favorite ribbons, trims and flowers from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  As I've mentioned before, Really Reasonable Ribbon has their Paper Bags on clearance, and there aren't a lot left in stock. This is the perfect time to stock up at great prices.  For the cover of this album, I used a true vintage (very old) button card, a small wooden embroidery hoop from Crate Paper, and I embellished it with a small folded piece of 1.5" Champagne Netting, Burlap Center Stitch Red Ribbon, Red Burlap String, Ivory Burlap String, a Deep Ivory Open End Rose, a Red Open End Rose, and a Two-Tone Ivory and Pale Pink Open End Rose.  They all came together so nicely!

The Paper Bags I used for this mini album are from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and as I've shared so many times; paper bags are a fabulous resource for making mini albums.  Mini albums are the perfect gift when you want to give more than just a card; but you don't quite want to go out and spend a lot of money on a gift.  And....mini albums are so personal that they will help you show your recipient that you cared enough to hand-make their special gift.

I used two Paper Bags on this mini album.  I placed strips of Scor-Tape on the back side of the bags where I wanted to attach them.  I also used the Scor-Tape on all the pages to adhere the patterned paper backgrounds you will see through the album.  It's a super versatile tape, and it works great on mini albums.

On the second page (first inside page), I attached a piece of patterned paper, a mini wooden ruler, a length of , Chloe Natural Crochet Lace, and a small journalling spot that's topped with a button tied with Black Licorice Baker's Twine.  When making these very small albums, it's good to keep your pages very simple.  Really Reasonable Ribbon makes it very easy to add small touches of trim without overwhelming the pages.

Page 3.....again, very simple.  I added paterned paper, Debra Natural Crochet Lace; and I tucked a journalling tag in the pocket that has Solid Red Baker's Twine and Black Licorice Baker's Twine tied to it creating a pull-tab so that you can pull out the journalling tag and use it as a photo mat.

The next photo you see (above) is Page 4.  This page has a patterned paper background, a journalling sticker, Black Licorice Baker's Twine wrapped around it and tid into a bow.  I also added an October Afternoon flair button (pin).

And finally, Page 5 (the final inside page) of the album.  This page has  a piece of gingham patterned paper, a small ephemera red heart, a journalling sticker, and a long length of Cherry Baker's Twine that I wrapped around the page several times.

I hope this has inspired you try making a Mini Paper Bag Album of your own.   Just fold the bags in half, attach them, cover them in patterned papers, and embellish them as you desire....of course, using LOTS of great Really Reasonable Ribbon ribbons, trims, flowers and more.  They really do have everything you need to make something wonderful.

And don't forget about our CURRENT CHALLENGE taking place now on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.  We would really love to have you play along with us.  Thanks again for stopping by.

I'm linking up here:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes"

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Add Some Texture"

Karen

HELLO There

As many of you know, one of the many people I admire in the card-making and creative world is the talented Melissa Phillips.  I have lifted many of her sweet cards; and this one is such the case.  When I saw it back in April when she first posted it on her blog, not only did it inspire me to purchase the PTI stamp set and die-cuts she used, but it also inspired me to buy all the same patterned papers because I thought they were just OH, SO SWEET, and I knew that I had to replicate this card almost literally.  I absolutely LOVE it, and the photos don't even do it justice.  This has become my favorite new stamp set, and I'm just smitten with these soft, sweet patterned papers.

I used Bo Bunny and Prima patterned papers, Bay Leaf Seam Binding, a small Pink Sweetheart Blossom Flower, a pearl accent sticker, some sequins, and I stamped and embossed the feathers in silver, white, and pink.  I just love how they shimmer and sparkle.  LOVE it!

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Add Some Texture - I added texture by embossing my feathers, adding sequins, and giving my card several layers and embellishments.  While this is a fairly flat card (for my personal crafting style), it still has LOTS of great texture.

DL Art Challenge #185 - Thankful Thursday - Anything Goes

Scrapy Land Challenge Blog - Challenge #46 - Emboss It - I heat embossed my stamped feathers - one is embossed in pink, one in silver, and the other in white.  The die-cut I used that's sold at Scrapy Land Dies is the scalloped border die I used which is from Spellbinders.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes"

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and please be sure to visit again soon.  I'm always so grateful for your comments.

Karen

Praying For You

As I mentioned in a previous post, I have a Guest Design opportunity with Inspired By Stamping coming up in August.  I have had several of their stamps for years, and also got some new ones along with some of their die-cuts, papers, and crochet trims.  I created this card with one of my older stamp sets, but still a favorite of mine.

I used Crate Paper patterned papers, stickers, and ephemera pieces.  I inked the papers with  Tim Holtz Burlap Distress Ink, and stamped my IBS sentiment using a dark brown chalk ink.  I used a Martha Stewart border punch on my polka dot patterned paper (near the bottom), ran a couple lengths of Black Licorice Baker's Twice around my card, and added some sweet flowers by my bow.

There's also a sweet little chick which is a sticker from Crate Paper, and he's sitting on the bottom border of my card.  I put him on double-sided 3-D tape so that he would stand out a bit.  He matches the gold tones in my patterned paper and draws them out.  It really turned out soft and sweet.

I'm going to link up and play along in these challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Things With Wings" - I added a sweet little yellow chick sticker at the bottom of my card. 

Little Scrap Pieces - Saturday Linky Party - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Add Some Texture" - I didn't like just the papers, so I added the twine, some flowers, and the 3-D bird to give my card more texture.

I'm so grateful for your visit to my blog, and I thank you for it.  If you leave me some love by way of a comment, I'll make sure to swing by your blog to say hello as well.

Blessings,

Karen

RRR Trinket Box Tutorial

Hello, everyone!  Today I'm sharing a quick and easy tutorial for Really Reasonable Ribbon making a treasured Trinket Box for someone special.  I started with one of those cheap little $1 paper mache boxes you can pick up at your local craft store (Michael's, JoAnn, etc.).  I painted the box with black chalkboard paint (two coats), and the top (lid) with cream acrylic paint.  Then, I added a light layer of Mod Podge to the top of the lid and covered it with vintage sheet music.  I trimmed it down into a perfect circle covering the lid.  I used a pink crystal knob that I got in the dollar bins at Michaels and attached it to the top of my trinket box so that the person can easily lift off the lid.

Once I had the box painted and covered the way I wanted it (you can use any colors of paint or papers to cover your box), I wanted to make it really "over-the-top" beautiful and special.  The best way I know to accomplish that is to grab some of my FABULOUS ribbons, trims and flowers from Really Reasonable Ribbon and get busy decorating it.

I used two lengths of Black Seam Binding, two lengths of Baby Pink Seam Binding, a length of Black Burlap String, a bow tied using Cotton Candy Baker's Twine, and a small double bow tied with Black Micro Gingham.  They all look so lovely together, don't they?  For my final touches, I added two Ivory and Pale Pink Open End Roses, one Black Open End Rose, and a 30 mm Green Paper Leave.  I stamped an image in black ink on a small grungy prim tag and attached it with a stick pin.  Pretty simple, huh?

These little trinket boxes make such lovely gifts, and are such a super cost-effective way to give someone a very special, heart-felt hand-made gift they will love and cherish.  I made one for my Mom; and she keeps some jewelry in it, and displays it on her bedroom dresser.   The whole point is to have fun and be creative.  Really Reasonable Ribbon has all the perfect colors of Seam Binding, Burlap String, Baker's Twine, and Mulberry Flowers to help YOU create a trinket box just like this one (or in your favorite color scheme).

Thanks so much for stopping by, and don't forget about our fun CURRENT CHALLENGE taking place now.  We'd love to have you play along with us.  Also, there's a SALE taking place NOW through Friday, July 22.  Check out the Really Reasonable Ribbon Facebook Page for details.

Karen

For Someone Special

As the sentiment says, this card is "For Someone Special".  I just don't know quite who that certain someone is quite yet.  LOL  My bestie and I were using up some old October Afternoon Farm Girl patterned papers, stickers and embellishments; and this is the card we came up with.  One thing I just LOVE about creating with her is that, even though we're making "the same card", our cards NEVER look completely alike.  Because our minds work so differently, we can use the exact same supplies, and our individual cards consistently each have their own, unique style.  It's really cool.  We have so much fun creating together, and our creative energy feeds off of each other.  We also get a lot accomplished because we continually  motivate each other.  One of us will come up with a concept, and the other will run with it.  Then, on the next project, our roles are reversed.  I just LOVE this!  The creativity never ends when we're together.  Well, that is until about 1:00 or 2:00 AM when we can't keep our eyes open any longer and we call it a night.

This card was created using lots of the sweet October Afternoon Farm Girl, some stickers, a journalling card, and the sweet stamped sentiment is from Inspired By Stamping.  I'm Guest Designing for them in August, and this is an extra card I created using one of their sweet stamps.  I put some pearl accent stickers on the flowers in her hat, and did some machine stitching in red. Isn't it sweet?

By the way.....(if you're actually reading this) my birthday is in five days (July 23) and I want some hand-made cards!  If you send me one, I will return the favor for sure.  I love sending out my cards to people, so let's see who shares my love of sending out their cards.  Just let me know if you want my mailing address.

Here are the challenges where I am linking my sweet country girl card:

Little Scrap Pieces - Saturday Linky Party - Come play along for a chance to win some of Karen's gorgeous hand-made seam binding.

Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge "Create a Scene" - I created a farm yard scene.  Cute, huh?

Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge "Flora and Fauna" - This card included a bit of both - the outdoors and animals.  What a fun challenge.  Thanks, Simon!

Thanks so much for visiting me today.  I really am grateful to have you stop by, and I hope you will say hello again soon.

Karen

Hello...

Have you ever seen someone else post a card, and said to yourself, "I absolutely MUST recreate this for myself"?  Well, it's happened to me more than once.  I enjoy being inspired by the creations of other talented artists.  For me, one of those people is the uber-talented Melissa Phillips.  And any time I lift one of her cards, or anybody else's; I always make sure to give credit for the original design.  When I first saw this card Melissa shared on Emma's Paperie Blog, I knew I would recreate it.  The only thing I didn't already have in my stash was the sheet of Admit One patterned paper, but I just ordered and received it this past week (along with some other new goodies).  I find lots of great inspiration on their blog, and enjoy shopping in their store (although their shipping is a bit high in my opinion).  But there are some things you "just can't live without", you know?

So, almost everything used to create this card is from Crate Paper including the patterned papers, and the 3-D telephone sticker.  I also used some ribbons, baker's twine, and flowers from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and a stamped sentiment (on the first card shown above) from Papertrey Ink.

Because I love this particular card SO much, I created a second one....nearly identical, but with just a couple of changes.  A little bit different ribbon, and the sentiment on the second card (shown below) is the Poppy Stamps Hip Hello die-cut.

I really want to thank you for stopping by today.  Your visits to my blog mean so much to me, and I really appreciate your comments.  I'm grateful for all my blog friends, and always enjoy making new ones.  If you choose to become a new follower, please know that I will also stop by your blog to follow you in return.

I'm sharing my fun phone card in these challenges:

Cupcake Inspirations - Challenge #366 - I love this color combination, and enjoyed incorporating the Poolside Blue, Petal Pink and Clover Green.  I also LOVE playing along at Cupcake Inspirations.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Create a Scene" - This is a familiar scene for any teenager.  Well, not this style of phone any more, but...you get the idea.

Poppy Stamps Challenge #22 - Fly Away With Me - One of the most difficult things I ever have to do is to literally "fly away" from those I love (all our extended family).  But knowing that they're always just a phone call away makes it bearable.  So that's my take on the "Fly Away With Me" challenge.

Scrapy Land - Challenge #45 - Anything Goes - I used a die-cut called Hip Hello from Poppy Stamps

Have a blessed day!

Karen

Pink & Purple Challenge at RRR

Hello, my creative peeps!  Are you all ready for another FUN challenge?  Well, my friends and I over at Really Reasonable Ribbon have a great new challenge for you, and the theme is Pink & Purple.  You can add the pink and purple in any way or combination you choose as long as you include some ribbon or spooled trim.  We would love to see what your creative minds come up with, and Really Reasonable Ribbon has everything you could possibly need to help you get started.

My card uses some Authentique patterned paper and some Making Memories patterned paper, a My Mind's Eye sentiment sticker, machine stitching, pearl accent stickers, and LOTS of great embellishments from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  First, I ran a length of Cream Seam Binding across my card and tied it into a big bow that I secured to the left side of my card.  Then, I added bows made with Cotton Candy Baker's Twine, Blueberry Baker's Twine, and Violet Solid Baker's Twine.  I also tucked in a 30 mm Green Paper Leaf, two Two-Tone Pink and Ivory Mulberry Open End Roses and one Baby Pink Open End Rose.  Once again, you can see how all of Really Reasonable Ribbon's awesome and versatile products compliment one another and work together to help you create something wonderfully sweet.

We sure would love to have you stop by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog to play along with us.  We always enjoy seeing your creativity, and you will find LOTS of great inspiration there as well.

Thanks for stopping by!

Karen

Really Reasonable Ribbon July Blog Hop

Welcome, everyone!  It's time for Really Reasonable Ribbon's July Blog Hop, and we're so glad that you've chosen to join us.  This month's Ribbon Club Assortment is filled with gorgeous pinks and purples, and just like every other month they are perfect for making bows, accenting projects, making cards and scrapbook pages, and SO much more.  Here's a peek at this month's assortment:

You should have arrived here from the blog of my creative friend, Nancy Hill and I hope you enjoyed her creativity.  If you didn't come by way of Nancy's Blog, you can get started on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog to quickly get caught up.  As always, I'm sharing a lovely hair bow that showcases ALL the gorgeous ribbons from this month's assortment.

This sweet bow uses a length of the lovely 5/8" Latice Print Satin Ribbon in Geranium Pink, 3/8" Diamond Satin Hyacinth, 3/8" Geranium Pink and Hyacinth Diagonal Strip Ribbon, 5/8" Geranium Pink Taffeta Ribbon, 3/8" Wildflower Grosgrain Ribbon, 5/8" Delicate Stitched Satin Hyacinth Ribbon, 3/8" Geranium Pink and Hyacinth Diamond Print Grosgrain, 3/8" Geranium Checkerboard Satin Ribbon, 5/8" Latice Print Hyacinth Ribbon, and let me tell you ALL these ribbons are GORGEOUS and look so lovely together as do all of Really Reasonable Ribbon's fabulous trims.  I also wanted to show you the back of the bow so that you see that it's attached using a French Clip and to remind you the we carry several different sizes of these easy-to-use clips.

Your next step on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop is at the blog of my talented Co-Designer, Kathy, and I know she has something wonderful prepared for you all using these lovely ribbons.  The Ribbon Club is a fabulous way for you to always have great seasonable trims for all your crafting needs.  We also have a fun challenge taking place now on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, and we always enjoy having you play along with us.

Have a great week, everyone!

Karen

Make A Wish

If you're anything like me, you always have a need for birthday cards.  I have so many nieces and nephews, and I always like to send them a card on their special day.  This card was made for just that reason....a family birthday for someone who deserves to be remembered.  And what kid doesn't like opening the mail and getting a bright, cheerful card with some cash tucked inside?

I used all October Afternoon products on this card including the patterned paper, stickers, and ephemera.  The sentiment is from V's Sweet Ideas, and I also put some sequins here and there.

I want to share my card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Flora and Fauna - Since there's an adorable little raccoon on my focal point (sticker), I thought I'd play along representing the Fauna!

Sweet Stamps Blog:  July's Anything Goes Challenge - I stamped my sentiment

DLART Thankful Thursday - July Linky Challenge - Anything Goes

Have a great week, stay creative, and best of luck in the challenges you're entering this week.

Blessings,

Karen

Be Happy

Welcome to my blog, sweet friends!  Today I'm sharing a sweet little card I made using some of favorite trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I started with a black card stock base and added a piece of vintage sheet music and a narrow strip of patterned paper, and I inked them all with Tim Holtz Distress Inks in Spun Sugar and Frayed Burlap.  I used my Scor-Tape to attach the papers together, and used hot glue on the flowers.

I ran a length of Debra Natural Crochet Lace up my card, and also ran several lengths of Cotton Candy Baker's Twine and Black Licorice Baker's Twine.  I tied a bow with both of them as well, and topped that with some of the gorgeous Mulberry Flowers carried at Really Reasonable Ribbon including two of the Wild Orchid Crafts Cherry Blossoms in Cream, a Deep Ivory Open Rose, and a sweet little 30 mm Green Paper Leave tucked underneath them.

Really Reasonable Ribbon really and truly does make it SO SUPER EASY and fun to create a beautiful card.  Just by taking some simply papers and adding these beautiful trims, flowers and twines.....VIOLA!  I encourage you to treat yourself to some new goodies from Really Reasonable Ribbon to give you a head start on your next fabulous project!

We would also love to have you stop by and play along in our CURRENT CHALLENGE so that we can see what you're creating with all those fabulous new trims and flowers you purchase.  Have a great week, and thanks for visiting!

I'm linking up to these fun challenges:
Little Scrap Pieces - Saturday Linky Party

Scrapy Land:  Challenge #45 - Anything Goes - I used a Frantic Stamper die-cut (happy) on my card.

Thanks for visiting  me today,

Karen

Bingo

Today was another one of those "dangerous days" for me where I had entirely too much time on my hands.  So after I tied up some loose ends, did laundry, and all that good stuff; rather than eat ice cream, I decided that I would go to my craft room and get creative.  For some strange reason, I've been wanting to use a Bingo card lately; so I decided that no matter what I made I would somehow work it in to my project.  The Bingo card I used is from October Afternoon as are the patterned papers.  I also added a white doily, and a Crate Paper chipboard frame that I tied some baker's twine around and tied into a bow.  Then, I added two layered felt hearts to the center of the frame that I cut using a Papertrey Ink Heart Prints die-cut set and wool felt from Taylored Expressions in Red Hot and Aqua Mist.  For the finishing touch, I placed a sparkly little sequin in the middle of the smallest heart.

This is one of my favorite color combinations (Red and Aqua Mist) because it lends an old-fashioned feel that compliments the bingo card.  All things soft, retro, and with great textures tend to intrigue me.  I had a lot of fun creating this card.  The sentiment is stamped in black onto a little OA journalling sticker.  Here's a closer look at the center of my card.

I'm going to be linking this card to a few challenges where I love playing along:

Taylored Expressions:  Share Joy Challenge #43 - Tic-Tac-Toe/Sketch - I chose to use the Tic-Tac-Toe board and I chose straight up and down the middle with Baker's Twine, Red, and Felt.  I used Red Hot felt and Aqua Mist felt.  I love playing along in these challenges.  I'm going to mail this card to my precious niece, Audranna, in Minnesota just to remind her how very much she is loved.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Red, White and/or Blue" - I used all three!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and I hope you're having a wonderful week.  Get ready for an AWESOME weekend.

Karen

Baby Mine

It doesn't matter how old your kids are....they will ALWAYS be your babies.  Our youngest, my "baby" Andrew, will be turning 17 next month.  He is such a joy in my life, and is such a good kid.  He's a normal teenager, but he really has a heart for the Lord; and tries so hard to live his life right in a way that is honoring to his Savior, Jesus Christ.  Well, my baby boy is really sick this week.  He has a terrible sinus infection and pharyngitis (throat infection), an inner ear infection, and air bubbles in his inner ear that are causing vertigo among other uncomfortable side effects.  He is miserable, and I hate seeing him in such pain.  I'd much rather be sick than to ever see my children suffer.  He's missing his hockey games, spending time with his friends, and being the crazy, energetic mood-setter around here.  I would greatly appreciate your prayers for my sweet son, Andrew.

All this talk about babies just to say that I was asked to make a baby card today for a friend who needs it for a baby shower this weekend.  I grabbed my Carta Bella Baby Mine collection and put this together.  I added some seam binding, stickers and chipboard from the Carta Bella line, baker's twine, a button, and a snippet of lace that's attached using my Tim Holtz mini stapler.

I'm making Andrew his favorite soup tonight, Chicken Tortilla Soup, sprinkled with grated cheddar cheese and topped with crispy tortilla strips.  YUM!  I hope between that and the four medications the doctor put him on yesterday, this gunk will be cleared up soon.  He really needs a good night's sleep.  Last night was a really rough one, and we all know that rest/sleep is so important when you're sick.  I really do appreciate your prayers for him.

I'm sharing this card here:

Little Scrap Pieces - Saturday Linky Party

Cupcake Inspirations - Challenge #365 - Flowers - I just LOVE this sweet inspiration photo, and love using flowers, floral papers, etc.  Just look at this gorgeous inspiration photo:

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Karen

A Quiet Happy Day

My house is so quiet today that I can actually hear myself thinking, and that's a scary thing.  When I'm left alone, my mind quickly goes to ice cream, coffee and card-making.  I've already had one vanilla latte today, and I'm sure to make a Starbucks run this afternoon.  I haven't hit the ice cream yet, but I have been in my craft room making cards today.  This quiet I'm experiencing is becoming common place around here as the kids continue to grow and spread their wings.  I'd better keep making cards, or I'm likely to become as big as the wide side of a barn eating ice cream and drinking lattes all day....LOL

I created this card with one of my nieces in mind.  She could use a little extra encouragement, so I will be sending her this card.  I tried to keep it flat enough to mail while still keeping it interesting.  I used some new Pebbles Spring Fling patterned papers, journalling card and 3-D cardboard embellishment.  I love the gold foil accents on these papers. I stamped a PTI background sentiment at the bottom of my card, and added some sequins, washi tape and baker's twine.  I also machine stitched around the edges in cream.

I'm sharing this card in these challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes"

Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Tic-Tac-Toe" - I made to tic-tac-toe straight across the top by using SEQUINS, GOLD and STAMP.  I also had a tic-tac-toe going down the right side with STAMP, CARDBOARD, WASHI.  See details/products used listed above in detail.

Thank you for visiting, and have a blessed day!

Karen

Dreaming of......Ice Cream

Hello, my sweet and creative friends!  Welcome to my little piece of blog land, and thank you for visiting me today.  I saw the sweetest inspiration photo over on the Taylored Expressions Blog and fell in love with it.  I just knew that I had to play along.  I was able to implement so many of my favorite elements on this project including a glassine bag, wool felt, sequins, a paper straw and wooden spoon.  SO cute!

I used a piece of patterned paper from Crate Paper that I inked, stamped with a background stamp, and tucked inside.  I also added a cute little flag to it.  The glassine bag is decorated with a three-scoop ice cream cone that's cut from Taylored Expressions' wool felt using a Papertrey Ink die-cut.  It's just so yummy, it makes me crave more ice cream.  YUM!

I took a few different pictures of my project so that you could see the stamping on the tag I inserted.  I added a small pocket on the back side so that I could include a gift card for ice cream or frozen yogurt.

Here's where I'm linking my delicious creation:

Taylored Expressions - Share Joy Challenge #42 - Sketch and Photo Inspiration Challenge - I absolutely fell in love with this sweet photo inspiration, and just had to create something inspired by it.  I used Taylored Expressions wool felt in Cherry Blossom,  Honeydew, Khaki,  and Butter.

Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge - Simon Says Tic-Tac-Toe.  I used the top line across with Sequins, Gold and Stamp.  What a sweet combination.  I have "yellow gold" in my ice cream cone, and "metallic gold" in my flag.  The stamping is on the tag.

Your Next Stamp - Challenge #42 - I used the photo inspiration, and those yummy colors!  I made an ice cream cone with pink, green and yellow and added the paper straw as seen in the photo.  FUN challenge, and I just LOVE YNS!

Sweet Stamps Blog:  June Challenge - Anything But a Card - This sweet little bag and tag was created to give an ice cream gift card.  I stamped a background image on the tag that's inside the bag, which you can see in my second photo.

Thanks again for stopping by to take a peek.  I hope you're enjoying your week, and that you're taking time to be creative.  I'm so grateful to have you visit me.  If you're ever in Las Vegas, you're welcome to stop by to do some card-making with me; but make sure you bring ice cream!  LOL  

Karen

Summer Flowers Challenge at RRR

Hello, everyone!  I hope you're all having a great day.  It's that fun time for a brand new challenge over on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, and our theme this time is Summer Flowers.  You can use paper flowers, digital flowers, or even floral patterned paper and you must also include ribbon or some type of spooled trim on your project.  We sure would LOVE to have you play along with us.

I created my Summer Flowers card using some Crate Paper patterned papers that I inked.  I added a width of the super sweet Pink Grosgrain Roses with Scalloped Edge Ribbon and made a big bow that I attached the the left side of my card.  It was created with a length of Burlap Center Stitch Pink, Vivid Pink Seam Binding, Bay Leaf Seam Binding, Ivory Burlap String and Teal Baker's Twine.  Finally, the Super Summer Flowers I included on my card are two of the gorgeous Two-Tone Ivory and Pale Pink Open End Roses and one Deep Pink Open End Rose.

Really Reasonable Ribbon has SO MANY GREAT ribbons, trims, flowers and more to help you get started on a great project for this fun Summer Flowers Challenge, and we really would love to have you play along with us.

Thanks for stopping by!

Karen

P.S.  I'm linking my card here:

Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes"