Jan 21 2012
Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style – Sheer
Before we begin, would you please all join me in sending HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES to my dearest friend, Deb, who is far, far away in Tajikistan. She is hopping with us today, so you can catch her on the hop or you can scoot over there right away if you wish — you can find her here.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEB!
May God Bless You with all the desires of your heart!
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Welcome to another Saturday of Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style. Today we are all using Sheer Ribbon. I’ve had a long love affair with sheer ribbon. Years back I couldn’t make a card without adding some beautiful, sheer ribbon. Well, what happened? I think all the goregous ribbons available today have allowed me to put my beloved sheer ribbon on the back burner — how sad. Well today sheer is holding center stage — and deservedly so!
Here’s my project for today, each card using some type of sheer ribbon.
I made a trio of cards, all different, but all using the NEW Sunday Picnic collection by Webster’s Pages.
You can see it all in the store here, OR
you can see larger photos on my blog post of yesterday.
All 3 of today’s card are made 6.5″ x 4.75″. I like that size as they fit perfectly into an A6 Clear Box, both for safe keeping, presentation and mailing. Additionally, making the cards a bit larger like this allows me to use more of the gorgeous sheets of paper as I have to cut off less, and that’s a good thing!
The paper used on all all cards is Sunday Picnic & Everyday Poetry by Webster’s Pages.
The colored cardstock on this card is SU Blush Blossom.
The cameo, bird and button are from the Sunday Picnic Perfect Accents package.
I did not stamp a sentiment on this, but rather cut a piece of the designer paper — after all, it’s filled with beautiful words of Everyday Poetry!
I used the Nested Lacey Pennants dies to cut my sentiment.
I used 3/8″ Dotted Sheer for my bow in white. I love the texture that the dots add.
The bow was made on the Original Bow Easy.
The white lace and orange-ish trim are from the Sunday Picnic Trim Card.
I LOVE that white lace. It is wide and stretchy — very soft — like lingerie elastic — super easy to work with. To make the ruffles I just ran Scor Tape across the panel front and placed my lace down, hand pleating as I went, using my finger as a measurement to get my pleats even.
I then placed another length of Scor Tape on TOP of my pleats and ran the orange-ish trim on top. Super quick and easy. Oopps, actually the paper is on TOP of the pleats, then the orange-ish trim is on top of the paper.
The colored cardstock here is SU Pink Pirouette.
The white lace pleats were done exactly as described above, but on this card I used scrunched up 5/8″ Sheer Loop (that’s the pink). I LOVE this stuff — so fun. I’ll describe what I did down further as I show a picture of this ribbon. It’s SO pretty and girlie looking!
Miss you is from a NEW cling relese by JustRite — Your Special Day Medallion Labels.
The die cut is done with Spellbinders Postage Stamp dies.
Again, the bird is from Sunday Picnic Perfect Accents.
I used 3D Foam Squares for elevation — there are 2 sizes in each package and the tops peel off easily — gotta love that!
The corner die cut is a Cuttlebug die – Vintage Dies.
To easily adhere those small corner flourishes, I run them through my Xyron X — it instantly turns them into a sticker so it’s just a matter of pressing them on — love that!
Ink used is VersaFine Onyx Black.
OK, here’s a closer look at the scrunched up 5/8″ Sheer Loop. Again, I’ll discuss this below.
The following card uses this same 5/8″ Sheer Loop, but not scrunched. It was used just as it comes off the spool.
The colored cardstock is SU – an older gray-blue — I’m having a senior moment!
I again used the Cuttlebug Vintage Die in the upper corner. It’s been a long-time favortie of mine.
I also used another bird in the package of Sunday Picnic Perfect Accents.
OK, see the Sheer Loop? That’s how it comes off the spool. I just adhered it with Scor Tape.
There’s a layer of 5/8″ Crochet Lace peeking out from under the blue striped paper.
The bow is made from 1/4″ Silk Ribbon and Fairytale Roses sit atop the bow.
Once again, the sentiment is from a JustRite NEW cling release — Your Special Day Medallion Labels.
And once all 3 cards were done, each was slipped into its own A6 Clear Box. And since this will be a gift, I took another form of sheer ribbon, 6″ Tulle, and used it to wrap my 3 boxes together — super easy to do with a big impact.
Then I made a quick tag using another sentiment from the same JustRite Set — Your Special Day Medallion Labels.
I used the Charm Dies made by Spellbinders for JustRite to cut and hang my tag.
To coordinate my packaging with the top card that shows through, I used 1/4″ Silk Ribbon in Ivory to hang my tag and Fairytale Roses to finish it off.
And here’s a view of those boxes from the side, all tied together with the 6″ Tulle.
Now I’ll talk about the Sheer Loop Trim. I’m showing it to you in black only because it’s easier to see. It is available in many colors. This is how it comes and it’s fun to use as is. But if you want that scrunchy look like I did with the pink sheer loop all you have to do is pull a string and it scrunches up easily — once you find the right string — LOL. You can kind of untwine the center threads and one of them is the right one — it’s just a matter of trial and error. Also, if that doesn’t work for you, then you can just pull one of the sheer ribbons that makes the loops — that’ll do it as well. It’s just a matter of experimenting a bit until you find which way you prefer. I have done it both ways. You can see all colors available here.
And that’ll do it for this project.
All product in stock by Webster’s Pages can be seen here. Much of it is at reduced pricing.
All items used are available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, as linked.
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Blog Candy
This is the blog candy offering this week. Yes, I have another set of Lace Borders by JustRite to include — compliments of JustRite as the result of a shipping error. Their mistake — our gain!!! Thank you, JustRite!
Also included are 6 spools of May Arts Ribbon — 3 yards per spool — they include 3 types of sheer, suede, satin and wired pearls! FUN stuff!
This is a Mystery Blog Candy, meaning the winner will be drawn from comments on one of today’s participating blogs, so leaving a comment on each blog will greatly increase your chances of winning, but only one comment per blog, please. The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, January 24 and will be posted here on my blog on Wednesday.
You must check back to claim your prize if you are the lucky winner!
Good luck!
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Now, if you are still with me after this long post — hop on over to these blogs for some FABULOUS INSPIRATION:
Sharon Johnson – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store (you are here)
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Thank you SO much for joining us today! We appreciate your visits and comments more than you know and it is always our hope that you leave with just a bit of inspiration and desire to sit down and create! It does a body good!
Have a wonderful weekend — we have it VERY cold, but not much snow at all.
Thanks for coming — see you real soon!
84 responses so far
Thanks so much for the special birthday wishes…imagine my surprise as I opened your blog and there is my big old mug!
LOVE your gorgeous card set…so feminine and delicate! Fun new goodies to play with from Websters Pages! Fabulous Sheer Loop Trim too!
What a beautiful collection of cards!! Love the ribbons that you used on them.
Love the cards. The new Webster’s Pages is great – as usual. Wonderful job!
Beautiful cards. Love the papers, embellishments, and lace.
Blessings,
Peggy
Absolutely beautiful cards! I love what you have made and love Websters Pages too! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies!
Not one, but three beautiful inspirations! Thanks so much for sharing. As always, love your cards.
your cards are beautiful as usual. I love the bird and the cameos you added. The trims and tulles are stunning. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful collection….
These cards are simply stunning and elegant. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ooooo I love all the ribbon you used! I never thought about using multiple types of ribbon on one card. But it is gorgeous that way!! I love all your cards!
Oh do I love this candy. Yummmmmm. Just Rite is one of my favorite makers of some great stuff!!! And ribbon…wow I just love it. Thanks for the chance. ekciampo
Love the birdcage card the best! I liked the way you used the strip of paper with the lace underneath it. Pretty cards as usual!
Wow 3 absolutely stunning cards so beautiful wrapped. Thanks Sharon for your inspiration on presentation and another chance to win some awesome blog candy
Marilyn
Wow! Your cards are amazing, thank you so much for sharing them.
Gorgeous creations, Sharon! The papers, ribbon and other embellishments are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing these inspirational ideas!
Absolutely gorgeous, gorgeous…What you can do with paper and ribbon is unbelievable. Wish my mind could come up with ideas like this. Love the 3 “boxes” tied together. I would love to get that for a gift. How special for the recipient! Thanks, Sharon!
Beautiful cards! So many great ideas. I especially love how you package cards in bundles as gifts.
Your cards are always so beautiful. These are no exception…Thanks for a chance to win some great goodies. Barb Shelton
B-E-A-T-ful! I really love the idea of putting each card into the plastic box and tieing them all together in a beautiful presentation!
Beautiful ribbon and beautiful cards.
These are absolutely gor-ge-ous creations – I love them all.
The ribbon trimmings are fabulous!
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all your cards are absolutely stunning!!
I think I must of got my love of sheer ribbon from you. When I first joined SCS I was taken with your pretty cards and ribbons-I still am.
OMGosh, such beautiful cards! Thank you for the inspiration and blog candy chance.
I love sheer ribbon! And that sheer loop ribbon is absolutely gorgeous! Love your cards too! Could that older SU blue-gray be Bordering Blue?
I always love your cards, Sharon. And the ribbon . . . to die for!. Thanks for your inspiration.
I love all the ribbons as you know from my orders and love the birdcage card the best of all. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful as usual.
Great cards!! Love the way you packaged them!!
Beautiful cards! Thanks for explaining how to pleat the ribbon.
As always, your cards are gorgeous! It just amazes me what you can do with paper and ribbon! Thanks for the chance to win some crafty goodness every week!
I love the cards! Since I am on a diet, I would absolutely love to win this candy!
Oh so gorgeous Sharon! So very elegant!
Gorgeous cards! I love the presentation in the clear boxes too! Elegant looking tied all together with the tulle. Great tips on using the Scor Tape to adhere the ribbons, and working with the Sheer Loop Trim. Fabulous blog candy too, I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
I’ll be sure to wish Deb a very happy birthday on my way in the hop as well!
DeniseB
Awesome card……looove it! Thanks for sharing with us all!
Beautiful Card! I’m luvvin all the new JustRite stamps’n’stuff too! Thanks for the chance!
Such a gorgeous gift card set…what a lucky recipient! Love that sheer loop ribbon.
Such wonderful cards, Sharon! Thank you for the sheer looped ribbon tip…love all the details and know how so we can use that ribbon! Hope you are having a super Saturday so far!
All your cards are gorgeous. Can’t even pick a favorite. Like the ribbons you shared, too. So I just had to stop in at your store. :0) Thanks for sharing your creativity and the chance to win the goodies.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Beautiful cards! Wow all that ribbon is so awesome! Also love the chance to win them and the cling stamps too! You are awesome! Thanks!
I LOVE sheer ribbon…adds a touch of elegance without taking over!!! Thanks for all your inspiration:)
Oh my goodness, Sharon, your cards are absolutely breathtaking to say the least! Love each and every one of them! WOW, what gorgeous trim….I think I need that one in every color, LOL! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina
Gorgeous cards! I really love the sheer loop ribbon, and the versatility of using it straight or scrunched. Thank you for sharing your creative ideas and for the chance to win some wonderful goodies!
Your cards are always so beautiful and these are no exception. They’re so light, delicate and pretty. I, too, love the sheer ribbon look! Thanks for sharing your talents and the goodies, too!
Love the ribbon & lace you’ve used on these cards. Gorgeous, as always. Thanks for sharing.
Oh WOW…how absolutely GORGEOUS!!
Your 3 cards are beautiful……as always! The new Webster Pages Designer Paper is gorgeous! Love the ribbon that is offered in the blog candy……thank you for the opportunity to win!
I love your cards, you are sunch an inspiration!!
I also love love thecandy, thanks for the chance to win.
Maria V.
these cards are truly beautiful and what a great gift
Beautiful, feminine cards! TFS.
Love how you package your gift cards! Yummy ribbon! The Webster pages are to die for!!
These cards are dreamy! You’ve reminded me to go through my older dies, there are a lot of goodies hidden at the back, including that C’bug one you used with great effect on your card. All the ribbons are beautiful and give such a lovely feminine touch. Thanks as always for sharing.
This is such a beautiful collection of cards! I especially love what you did with the ribbon on each one and thank you for the idea of using tape to gather the ribbon. I am going to try that. Thanks also for a chance to win such delightful blog candy!
Fell in love so much with your beautiful cards that I just had to place an order for the supplies to make my own.
OH these are gorgeous! I really love how you used the tulle.
Very special collection of cards. I like sheer ribbon too and I also like using that same cuttlebug die.
Lovely, lovely cards as usual! I do love the sheer ribbons!
Beautiful job at not just creating these cards but also packaging them! I am most in love with those little birds-must get them!
Just love the thought of being able to create a masterpiece like Sharon’s lovely cards …. thanks for the chance.
Just love the thought of being able to create a masterpiece like Sharon’s lovely cards …. thanks for the chance to win this beautiful gift pack.
Sharon, your cards are beautiful! I love seeing how you find ways to incorporate different types of ribbon into your cards…and the added bonus of eye candy is always so nice!! The pink tulle is perfect for your card box topper! Exquisite!
Lovely cards Sharon – am so enjoying these weekly blog hops and of couse the giveaways! Love the look of the pink tulle!
I love your cards, and your blog candy:) What a gorgeous set of papers you’ve used. I love your style of cards they are so pretty.
Your cards are also so great! Love the Blog ribbon! Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous cards, absolutely gorgeous! I love Webster’s Pages!
Wow! Fabulous as usual, and of course the blog candy is yummy, makes me salivate! Thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful cards!
Tina
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Lovely cards!! I love that paper and the ribbon is beautiful!!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations!!!
Gorgeous collection of cards – love this new Webster paper! The ribbon you uses are beautiful!
The Lace Border set is definitely going to be a bestseller!!!!! The new Webster papers are absolutely softly stunning!!
your cards are gorgeous! love the ribbons you used.
Beautiful cards. Thanks for the opportunity to win the blog candy.
Gorgeous cards. Love the way you packaged them also. TFS
Gprgeous cards and thanks for sharing your wonderful talents.
Linda D.
As always your cards as just beautiful.
Oh My Goodness Sharon. These cards are awesome. I better get busy in the OnLine store again. Take care.
Beautiful cards, and I really like that sheer lace loop trim.
Your cards are so lovely and I love the ribbons you used!
Love your card. It is just the right balance of delicateness and boldness. Would love to win your blog candy!
Beautiful, beautiful cards! Just love them! Corrine Ann
I would love to try the Just Rite border dies!
I love your cards. I too have left sheer ribbon behind in favour of other ribbons. Must go back! BTW, that colour is probably bordering blue.
Your cards are so beautiful. I have been seeing that new JustRite border in some of the oneline blogs and it seems like it would be a very versatile set. Thanks for the chance for blog candy.
I simply LOVE your cards! I don’t think there’s anything that you’ve created that I haven’t fallen in love with! They’re always so delicate and elegant. Love how you package them in the clear boxes, too – and, how you wrapped these together with tulle. Enjoy seeing how to use the sheer ribbon, as I seldom use it (although I don’t know why, since it’s so delicate looking).
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