Howdy.
So over the years I have collected a bit of ribbon. Not a ton – I know there are some bigger ribbon hoarders out there 
– but I do have some. And I rarely tie a big bulky bow on my cards because each of them get mailed. (My bows never seem look as good after going through the mail!) But I do love ribbon.
This is one trick for using ribbon without bulk. See that jute background on this stamped piece? That is actually May Arts ribbon adhered in rows across a piece of cardstock. I then did a bit of sewing around the edges and trimmed it. You can do this technique with any ribbon. So versatile. Then I just added my stamp + die cut flower. (So easy.)
Oh, and I stamped the background with Frost White Pigment Ink on a Pool notecard. It will actually dry on there nicely… if you zap it with a heat gun.
By the way, I did this card for the Hero Arts + May Arts blog week. You can see all the other creations HERE. (See supplies in the thumbnails below.)
Warning – I also have a bit of enabling for you. There are just so many great new products coming out. Gotta share!
- Have you seen the new look of the Simon Says Stamp website? LOVE it.
- If you have taken any of my online classes, you know I adore the high quality products from Memory Box. However, sometimes they are hard to get your hands on! But lots are now in stock HERE. I especially love this 6×6 paper pad, butterfly die and tiny hearts die.
- Love love love THESE exclusive Studio Calico stamp sets – in stock! Move fast.
- All of the newest Tim Holtz stamps are in stock HERE. Some great ones there. My favorite is THIS one with the butterflies and script.
- Good news! There are new Copic Marker colors HERE. You can get the whole set HERE or pick and choose. All the colors are great, but Jasper makes my heart pitter patter the most.
- By the way, Simon Says Stamp has all their newest products (including things from CHA) HERE in one spot. Happy browsing.
- 2Peas has the newest Dear Lizzy goodies HERE. I adore this line.
- 2Peas also has Copic Sketch Markers 25% off right now HERE.
Oh, and a bit of enabling that won’t cost you a penny: Check out the great free fonts HERE.
Enjoy!
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17 Comments
Wow… I really like this. Thanks for the idea
Such a fab idea!
Great idea, thanks for the enabling and the free fonts reference, although Rosewood did not come up as free!
Beautiful card.
Jennifer, thanks for all the enabling sites. I visited all of them and love all the products show cased. Can’t wait to get my hands on some of the new items that were debuted at CHA. Like Simon Says Stamps site, too. Hope you are having a great vacation and taking good care of Jennifer. Enjoy your week-end.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Brilliant card!
Cute card. I LOVE the stamp die set. I’m thinking Valentines Day present – so much better than candy.
You are quite the enabler…not that I ever need much of a push! LOL!!
I think Kristina did a fantastic job on the website design and I also love the cute little Simone dog friend she created for Simon!!
Off to shop…!
Thanks for the free information, and the your tempting ideas of your fabs items.
Before I even got to your enabling list, I decided to get the Hero Arts Stamps & Die Garden Flowers. And went to my local store and bought it. Now to work through your list!
I know what DH is getting me for Valentine’s even if he doesn’t.
How well does that adhesive you used adhere the flower to the fabric? I’m looking for a good one…….
Great idea with the ribbon. If I ever lug out my sewing machine, I’ll give this a try! Also, thanks for the links to the fonts…. Always looking for good fonts!
Love love this card!
What a wonderful take on ribbon!! Love your coloring on the flower! Great design!
This card is fabulous, Jen!
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
xoxo
handmadebyania.blogspot.com
So pretty! Love that pool background too!
Love that texture! Great idea!
DeniseB
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