Apr 14 2012
Ribbon Inspiraton/Stamp Simply Style – Sweet Baby!
Welcome! Today for our Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style Hop we are making Sweet Baby cards! Oh, who doesn’t LOVE to make baby cards? They are always such a pleasure to make and give — there is truly nothing sweeter than a brand new baby!
Although a variety of products can be used to make a baby themed project, we have added a category in The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store that contains items specific to BABY. You can see it here and I hope you find it helpful.
I hope our creations today offer some inspiration — here’s mine:
Well, if I knew someone expecting twins, a boy and a girl, I’d be all set! I don’t, so I’ll just keep these handy for when I do need one of them. They were so easy and fun to do — they are “no stamp” cards, which I do enjoying doing.
The paper used on both cards is from Kaisercraft’s Lullaby — probably my all time favorite baby pad because I LOVE the prints in it — many of the sheets are distinctly adult patterns, but done up in the soft pinks and blues they are PERFECT for the type of baby cards I enjoy making.
I’ve done many baby cards over the last few months using this pad — you can see them all here.
See the gorgeous flocked damask print on this girl card? LOVE it! And paired with the tiny dots it is perfect for an upscale baby card.
The focal image sentiments on both cards are cut-outs contained in the Lullaby pad — so easy!
Those sentiments are layered onto panels made with Spellbinders Lacey Squares.
They are mounted with 3D Foam Squares for a bit of elevation.
The Kaisercraft Rhinestones are Light Pink and Soft Blue.
The cardstock used is SU Pink Pirouette and Bashful Blue.
I used 3 different ribbons on these cards, and all of them are included in the brand NEW Ribbon Sampler I put together. Actually, it is the Blog Candy offered below, so you can check it out when you get down that far.
The first layer of ribbon is 1″ Double Faced Satin. On top of that I layered 5/8″ Crochet Lace. Then using the Bow Easy I made bows out of the same 5/8″ Crochet Lace. And can you see the little satin band around the bow center? To do that I used the 3/8″ Double Faced Satin and applied 1/4″ Scor Tape to just a few inches of the ribbon, then wrapped the ribbon around the bow center. With the Score Tape on it, it just *stuck* as I wrapped. Easy as can be and I kind of like the look, especially for these baby cards. Then I glued the bows on using Aleene’s glues from superstores. Just be sure to hold and press until the glue starts to take for a nice, tight hold.
And that about does it for these cards. OH, they are standard 5.5″ x 4.25″. If I wanted to squish my lace bows down, they’d go into standard paper envelopes, but I’ll put them into my A2 Clear Boxes. I’m just addicted to those boxes. It is SO nice to store your cards in them. They are SO totally protected and they make such a nice presentation when giving the card.
All items used on these cards are available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, as linked above.
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Store News
All the new JustRite releases can be seen and ordered here. They are available for immediate shipment to you.
I have NEVER been so excited about a JustRite release as I am this one — the images are just SO beautiful! I can’t wait to use them!
All other new items listed in the store can be seen quickly here under What’s New?
As usual, the Prima flower section is filled to over flowing with gorgeous flowers!!!
There is a lot of new paper with olders pads at reduced priced — search by the size you prefer (6×6, A4, 8×8, 12×12) and then you can narrow it down by manufacturer.
There are a lot of NEW Spellbinders dies, with much of the older supply at reduced prices.
Spellbinders double embossing folders, M-Bossabilities, are in stock! Fabulous idea by Spellbinders — you get 2 embossing folder designs for the price of one!
And there is much at reduced prices – check out the Sale Bins or Specials.
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Blog Candy
Today’s blog candy offering is this NEW Stamp Simply Ribbon Sampler – Sweet Baby Large.
This Ribbon Sampler is available for purchase in 2 varieties. The Small version gives you 1 yard each of all 14 ribbons shown, whereas the Large version gives you 3 yards of each of the 14 ribbons shown, for a total of 42 yards of ribbon.
You can see both versions in the store here.
The ribbons included are:
3/8″ Double Faced Satin – Pink, blue, white, ivory
1″ Double Faced Satin – Pink, blue, white, ivory
5/8″ Crochet Lace – Pink, blue, white, ivory
3/8″ Grosgrain with Picot Edge – Pink, blue (both with white edging)
You can see all Stamp Simply Ribbon Samplers here.
As always, 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, April 17 and will be posted here on my blog on Wednesday or thereafter.
You must check back to claim your prize if you are the lucky winner!
Good luck!
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Another Chance to WIN some Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Products
If you haven’t played along at the JustRite Blog — please check it out — it’s FUN to play plus it puts you in the running for this prize package offering of beautiful paper and coordinated ribbon, flowers and pearls.
Check out the JustRite Blog here to read more about their challenge and how to WIN this prize package and get some wonderful inspiration using the NEW JustRite stamp, all of which are available for purchase here. They are now all in stock and shipping.
This prize package contains:
1 pad of Charlotte’s Dream by Kaisercraft
2 packages of Prima Flowers – Trellis Roses in Fontaine and Angelica Roses in Jewel
2 packages of Kaisercraft Pearls – Champagne and Blush
9 yards of May Arts Ribbon – 1.5″ Silky Crushed Ribbon – 3 yards each of Rose, Teal, Brown
There are 5 days left to try to win THIS prize package.
Please DO NOT CONFUSE the 2 different prize package offerings.
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Link List
I know you’ll love the projects done by the designers playing along today:
Sharon Johnson – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store (you are here)
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Thank you so much for stopping in again today. We always love to have you.
Hope you enjoyed our little Sweet Baby Hop and hope to see you again real soon!
68 responses so far
Gorgeous Sharon! I love how you’ve layered the lace over the satin…and the adorable lacey bow!
Love when the paper does the work for you! Gorgeous cards!
Sweet cards, simple and elegant. I really like the look the crochet lace gives.
Beautiful cards! So soft and sweet!
Ohh! Pretty. It is fun to make a non-stamped card occasionally. And, these are so pretty. I love how you did the lace in a bow.
Elegant baby cards…something I really need to make and have on hand. The lace is just perfect and I love the way u put the ribbon around the middle of the lace on the last card. Super job!!!
Such sweet cards. Fab bows.
These are beautiful cards, love the ribbon!
Beautiful, soft baby cards.
Sweet baby cards.
Such lovely cards, love the way the ribbon is done, thank you so much for sharing it and the chance to win.
These cards are so pretty! I have a friend who just adopted so maybe I will have to CASE these!
Your baby cards are soooo gorgeous and delicate-just right for a baby card! Thank you for sharing your design.
Beautiful baby cards, Sharon! I love the papers and the pretty lace!
Just adorable! We have quite a number of babies “growing” at the moment and these cards are perfect.
Cathy
These are such sweet baby cards! I really love the combination of ribbon and lace you used to make the bows on each card!
Beautiful baby cards!
Gorgeous baby cards!
Beautiful…..just Beautiful!!!!
Very sweet baby cards. Love the ribbon….Wonderful candy……
Love the polka dots and stripes together and the lacey squares just set it all off. Beautifully done as always!!
Lovely cards, Sharon. Thanks for the inspiration! I have some baby showers coming up that these would be perfect for.
Now those look great. Using the crochet lace is the perfect touch. Amazing as always Sharon.
Both of your baby cards are so sweet! Very delicate looking. The papers are beautiful, and I love the crochet lace. And, the blog candy is gorgeous! Thank you for so generously offering it.
Love your cards. The papers and the ribbons are awesome.
Very pretty paper for baby cards and I like the lace bows.
Adorable Cards! Thanks for a chance to win.
Great cards, Sharon. The lace trim really adds that ‘perfect’ touch.
Darling cards and I Love your lace bow with the ribbon center, never thought to do that. Gorgeous!!
Really nice baby cards! The layered ribbon and lace is so precious!
So pretty! I love the lace!! Perfect sweet baby cards!!
Very beautiful cards.
Tina
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Gorgeous cards, Sharon. I really like how you wrapped the little piece of ribbon around the lace. Thank you for a chance to win the blog candy.
How lovely to see beautiful baby cards. I am making baby cards at the moment, so you have given me some great inspiration. Love them
Sharon – these are beautiful !!!!
these cards are so pretty love the bows what a nice touch the ribbon gives to the lace
Beautiful cards love how you’ve layered the lace over the ribbon .I have to make cards for a friend whose daughter had twin girls recently –tks for some ideas.
Marilyn
Oh! I love how you made the bow, and both cards are so pretty…
I love making baby cards and yours are so lovely! This has been a really fun blog hop and have fallen in love with all of the baby paper and ribbon!
Sharon, these are so elegant… just gorgeous!
Beautiful cards – again! Love the ribbon!
Oh my goodness what beautiful cards. Love your work and love your ribbons!!!
These cards are just beautiful and I am going to try them myself. If they turn out half as nice as yours I will be happy
Lovely baby cards!
Sweet simplicity!! Love your cards and the papers are so perfect! I can see a shopping trip to your store coming up!!
Your cards are both so sweet and fresh! Love the pretty colours and the great lacy trim and ribbons. Perfect keepsake cards for the new arrival! 🙂
Lovely cards!
Love these cards. I like making cards without stamps.
Beautiful.
So precious! Love the crochet bows with the satin ribbon tied around the middle!
Beautiful and sweet! Love the mix of satin and lace! Fabulous candy too! Thanks for the chance!
Both cards are so beautiful. The crochet lace ribbons with the satin bands in the middle of each bow is a beautiful touch.
Beautiful cards yet again Sharon!! Love all your work. What a great idea to combine satin ribbon with lace. Thank you so much for the chance to win yummy candy too!
Love these beautiful cards. I adore how you combined the lace and satin ribbons. Thanks for the chance to win today’s blog candy.
I like the part about not having to have stamps to make these cards but I LOVE the cards!!
these two cards are lovely. i love the crochet lace bows. thank you for sharing.
Both cards are lovely! Love all the ribbon and trims.
So beautiful.
Love these cards… sooo sweet!
Wow, what beautifully, simple, adorable cards! I so appreciate you sharing your ideas.
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These are amazing cards!!!
Love both of these. So cute for babies. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work…I wish I was as talented as you!!
The new moms will treasure these cards, for sure. Nicely done.
Peace, Becky Johnson
These baby cards are SOOO A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!! I can see that they’d be very simple with that awesome paper pad and I LOVE the crocheted ribbon!!!
Just love the cards!
Satin & lace together make one beautiful card! Very elegant!
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