Two-Sheet Wonder with Crafty Ribbons

What do you do when your mojo has taken a hike?  When he has suddenly gone on a vacation without you?  I'm pretty sure mine has been sunning himself on a nice warm beach somewhere while I am here at home trying to create without him...the nerve.

Well, when I am mojo-less, I do one of three things.  I learn something new, I CASE someone's creation (giving them credit of course!), or I create a batch of cards using the one-sheet wonder technique...or in this case, a two-sheet wonder!

WARNING...this post is very picture heavy, sorry :)  With just two sheet of gorgeous patterned paper, I created 16 cards lol.  And then I adorned them with some luscious Crafty Ribbons to make them just perfect :)  I  am showing you half of the cards here, and for the other 8 you'll have to visit the Crafty Ribbons inspiration blog here :)  Sneaky right? Lol.

I had a TON of fun creating all 16 of these cards.  So much fun, in fact, that I have another 14 in the works lol, this time with only one sheet of patterned paper, lol.

To embellish these cards, I used many different ribbons and some lace from Crafty Ribbons which I will list below.

Vintage Butterflies-English Creme, Vintage Butterflies-Bikes Creme, Vintage Butterflies-French Creme,

Vintage Butterflies-English Latte, Vintage Butterflies-Bikes Latte, Vintage Butterflies-Keys Latte,

Vintage Butterflies-French Latte, Vintage Butterflies-Bikes Cream, Vintage Butterflies-Birds Creme,

Volcan Viscose Lace Creme and Chantilly Cotton Lace in Creme...wow, that was a mouth full!

So now that you have seen these eight cards, don't forget to go over to the Crafty Ribbons blog and see the other eight!

A New Year and a New Challenge over at Crafty Ribbons!

It's time for the first challenge of the year at Crafty Ribbons!  I have created two Christmas Tree ornaments from their fabulous ribbon :)

I had some fun with these, and yes, I know Christmas is over, but that's ok.  I had a great Christmas and I figure I can drag it out if I want to lol.

I created these ornaments using the following ribbons from Crafty Ribbons:
Christmas Charm Ribbon - Winter Scene, Christmas Charm Ribbon - Charms, The Festive Combos - Tree, and 35mm Satin Ribbon - Cypress

Come and join us over at the Crafty Ribbons Challenge Blog for some fun and inspiration, and a chance to win some fabulous ribbon!

Merry Christmas! with Crafty Ribbons

Hello everyone, Christmas is slowly creeping towards us, but at a steady pace at least!  Are you ready yet?

I have created a fun Christmas card today for Crafty Ribbons, using the Christmas Charm Ribbon - Badges.

You can this and many other fun Christmas ribbons over at the Crafty Ribbons website.  Our 12 weeks of Christmas challenges are over for the year, but come back in January and join in the new bi-weekly challenges over on the Crafty Ribbons challenge blog!

Christmas Traditions Challenge with Crafty Ribbons :)

It's my turn to host the 12 Weeks of Christmas Challenge for Crafty Ribbons, and for the theme this week, I chose Christmas Traditions!

One of the traditions you find very common up here in the north is pinecones :)  You will often walk into a friend or relative's house during the Christmas season and find a bowl of pinecones, lol.  Au naturale, or painted, glittered, or dressed up.  It doesn't really matter, cuz it's the pinecone that counts!

So in honour of this Christmas tradition, I created this holiday card using a pinecone stamp, and some Wink of Stella, and finished it with some gorgeous Christmas Charm Ribbon - Snowflakes.

Have you joined us in the 12 Weeks of Christmas challenges yet?  If not, there is only one more left after this week!  Come on over and join us for your chance to win a prize from Crafty Ribbons!

Oh Christmas Tree with Crafty Ribbons

It's another week at Crafty Ribbons, and do you know what means?  It's time for another 12 Weeks of Christmas challenge!  Our theme for this week is Trees :)  And of course to me that means Christmas Trees :)

I have created this fun card for you using ribbon and lace to construct a Christmas tree!

I used many different ribbons, and I'm going to list them all for you here :)

Christmas Ribbon - Saddle Stitch Tan
Retro Christmas - Santa and Friends
Retro Christmas - Be Merry
Christmas Charm Ribbon - Merry Christmas
Christmas Charm Lace - Antique White
Christmas Charm Lace - Sage
Christmas Charm Lace - Scarlet
Little Christmas - Ho Ho Ho
The Festive Combos - Penguins

Well, that was a mouthfull lol.  But seriously, the Christmas shop at Crafty Ribbons is stuffed full of absolutely beautiful and fun Christmas ribbons, lace and buttons, you really need to check it out to get the full jist of what I'm saying :)  And check out the challenge blog weekly for more 12 Weeks of Christmas challenges, running every week until Christmas!

Merry Christmas Crafty Ribbons Inspiration

Christmas is getting closer and closer!  Have you started buying gifts yet?  I have not, I know, I'm terrible lol

I have , however, been working like a mad woman making Christmas and Holiday cards :)  And here is one I've created using ribbon and lace from Crafty Ribbons, along with stamps from my Stamp of Approval box! Love that Catherine Pooler :)

I love how this card turned out, and I will definitely be making more like it.  I have used the Peace, Love, Joy Ribbon and Morlaix Cotton Lace from Crafty Ribbons, which you can find in the Crafty Ribbons online shop.  They have so many new Christmas ribbons!  I love them all! Muwahahahahahaha.....ok, maybe that was a bit much, lol, but you get my point right?

Ooooooo, don't forget, we are in the midst of the 12 weeks of Christmas challenges!  A New challenge every week...you know what that means?  A chance to win EVERY week until Christmas!

Some Crafty Ribbons Inspiration For YOU!

Hello everyone!  Are you enjoying the fall weather?  Although this is usually my most favorite time of year, this year I'm having a wee bit of trouble getting used to the colder weather...must be my old bones lol.

For my inspiration piece for Crafty Ribbons this week, I have created two cards.  Yes I know, lol, I usually create in sets of three, but when I created the vellum for this piece I only cut it into two pieces, therefore...only two cards!  Confused yet?  Join the party :P

I used the very pretty Morlaix Cotton Lace to finish this project, and I just love how they turned out :)

If you are looking for beautiful ribbons and lace, you really do need to check out the Crafty Ribbons website.

And don't forget to come and join us for the 12 weeks of Christmas challenges, happening over on the challenge blog right now!

It's 12 weeks of Christmas Challenge Time at Crafty Ribbons!

Hello all!  Twelve weeks of Christmas starts today at Crafty Ribbons, and I have created a fun card for you using the Coming Home For Christmas Ribbon.  The challenge this week is no red or green; no problem, I love blues and white :)

I had a lot of fun creating this card for the challenge, and its very similar to something else you'll see soon here on my blog, but its not the same, just similar lol.

Come and join us over on the challenge blog for the Twelve Weeks of Christmas Challenges and join in the fun!  And don;t forget, all of the luscious ribbons and lace you will see are all available over at the Crafty Ribbons online shop ;)  See you soon :)

Some Inspiration from Crafty Ribbons

Hello everyone :0  The sun is shining and it is so beautiful here today.  A little bit of a breeze, but that's not a bad thing :)  Keeps you cool in the heat of the sun when you are on your deck relaxing and reading.  That's what I enjoy doing, and that is what inspired me to make today's projects for Crafty Ribbons.

I created three ribbon bookmarks, one for myself and for each of my girls.

I used ribbon from Crafty Ribbons, six different kinds of ribbon on three bookmarks...yes, I had a ton of fun making these!  The widest ribbon is made using the French Stamps 25 mm Grosgrain Ribbon, some 14 mm white seam binding, and some Swiss dot organza ribbon in island blue and white.

The middle ribbon is made using 23 mm Grosgrain Ribbon in a soccer ball pattern, some 14 mm white seam binding and some green Jumbo Ric Rac.

And for the last bookmark, I used the Vintage Birds 9mm Gosgrain ribbon, and Swiss Dots grosgrain ribbon in purple and gold.

I completed these bookmarks by adding ribbon crimp ends, beads and charms to each end of the bookmarks.  Top:  Make sure you choose ribbon crimp ends that are the same size as your ribbon :)

Don't forget to come and visit the challenge blog and get in on the action over there!  And also visit the Crafty Ribbons online shop for all your ribbon, lace and button needs and wants (of course lol).  Have a great crafty day!

Some Crafty Ribbons Inspiration :)

For my inspiration for Crafty Ribbons this week, I made a hair clip using pink and white ribbon and lace, as well as some nylon leaves and white glitter stamens.

I used 35mm pink satin ribbon, 35mm white ribbon, 35mm fuschia organza ribbon, 14mm white cotton ribbon, 13mm French cotton lace, and 9mm Handmade ribbon in white.  I used a Kanzashi technique to create this rose , and added the white string pearls, leaves and glitter stamen to finish it off.

Crafty Ribbons has so many beautiful ribbons to choose from, and they are such a great quality for creating with.  Thanks for visiting.  Check back soon for more Ribbon Inspiration for Crafty Ribbons!

It's Challenge Time at Crafty Ribbons :P

Wow, it's that time again for the Button Team over at the Crafty Ribbons challenge blog!

I have used the Retro Cars ribbon to create a nice and simple #1 Father card that also hold a gift card ;)

I created this longer card to match the ribbon, so no sketch followed this time :)  The ribbon didn't allow it.  I know, excuses, excuses, lol.

I also used the handmade ribbon, and added it to the back of the popped-up sentiment :)

Lastly, I created the pocket out of one part of the ribbon panel, perfectly fits a gift card!  What dad wouldn't like a gift card to his favorite handy-man store, sports store, or other fun he-man sort of place?

I hope that since you are reading this post, you have come from the Crafty Ribbons challenge blog, and that means you are going to join us!  Hope to see you there!

Crafty Ribbons Inspiration :)

My Crafty Ribbons Inspiration piece this week is another sweet headband using the Animal Cuddles - Bunny ribbon, some cotton ribbon, and also some pink satin ribbon (from my stash :)

I used a Kanzashi style technique to make the flowers on this headband.  This technique is so much fun to create.  And I always have fun with ribbon and colors ;)

I love to learn new techniques and try new things.  If you have a request or suggestion, why not leave me a comment and tell me about it?  I would love to hear from you :)

If you're looking for awesome ribbon, come and check out the varied selection at Crafty Ribbons :)

A Special Card for Mother's Day

My project for Quick Creations this week, is a special card for Mother's Day.  Noelle asked me to make a card using the Whimsy Rubber Stamp Fistful of Flowers by Crissy Armstrong :)

I colored her up with my Prismacolor Premiere Pencils on vellum in the following colors:

Hair - PC943, 944, 946
Skin - PC927, 939, 1029
Bows/Pants - PC1027, 901
Shirt - PC914, 916, 1034
Flowers - PC930, 1030
Greens - PC1096, 908

I made the large flower myself using the Tim Holtz Alterations die, and added paper flowers from recollections, as well as adhesive rhinestones and ribbon.  The vellum is cut with the Spellbinder's Floral Ovals die and backed with white card stock.  The background paper is from the American Crafts Dear Lizzy "Serendipity" 6 x 6 paper pad.

This card turned out so sweet, I just love it.  I have linked all the products that you can find in Noelle's online shop at Quick Creations.  And don't forget to come to the Challenge blog to join in the monthly challenges.

Use my special code in the online shop for a discount!  The code is LEAH10

Noelle is having a sale!  Check it out!

Crafty Ribbons Inspiration Wedding Card

Hello everyone, I have a super sweet card to show you today for Crafty Ribbons :)

I created this wedding card, by first making a watercolor background with my super awesome Zig watercolors.  I matched the ribbon to the watercolors before I started of course :P

Then I used a wide sheer ribbon to create flower petals in Kanzashi style and then created the bloom.  I added stamen and a gingham ribbon bow, and voila!  If you would like to see how these Kanzashi petals are made, I shall do a tutorial soon.  But to be honest, you can find a ton of tutorials on youtube.  That's how I learned.

For all your ribbon, lace and button needs, please visit the Crafty Ribbons website.  And don't forget about the challenges, you can find them here :)  You can also find Crafty Ribbons on Pinterest and Facebook.  Tata for now!

Wildflowers...in a jar!

Had a wee bit of fun with these rubber stamps from Noelle Martin over at Quick Creations :)  She asked me to use the CC Designs Mason Jar Stamp and the Denami Flower Bloom stamp...together!!!!  Another challenge to learn from.  After pondering this request for a couple weeks I finally decided to turn the mason jar on its side and plant a garden inside!

I have blocked in the colors with my copics, and then added the shading and details with my Prismacolor Premiere Pencils :)

I have also used paper from the Doodlebug "Hello Sunshine" 6 x 6 paper pad :)  I will link everything I have used to the Quick Creations shop so you can find it easily :)

Don't forget to join in on the fun at the Challenge blog for a chance to win a great prize from the Quick Creations online shop :)  You can also find Quick Creations on Facebook and Instagram!

Use my special code in the online shop for a discount!  The code is LEAH10

And Noelle is having an inventory clear-out sale!!!

A favourite new technique and Quick Creations :)

One of my favorite new techniques is the white pencil crayon on black card stock :)  And this is the first image I tried it with.  This is Bella with Daisy by Wild Rose Studio for Quick Creations and Noelle Martin (she's such a sweetie-pie).

I love the simplicity of this technique (plus it cuts down on the amount of supplies to bring with you if yer on the move :), and the starkness of the white on black just makes the image stand out that bit more.  I prefer to use pencil for this technique, although I'm sure you could achieve it with other mediums, because it allows me to add the shading by softening my pressure on the pencil.

You can find this awesome rubber stamp image in Noelle's online store at Quick Creations :)  Don't forget about the monthly challenges for a chance to win a gift certificate the store!

Other products used in this project include ribbon from Crafty Ribbons :)

Pretty Little Notecards

I made these pretty note cards set for my inspiration piece this week for Crafty Ribbons.  I was only going to make one, but I had so much fun making the background papers that I couldn't stop at one :)

I used the Cotton lace in these pieces to make the flowers....

And the sentiments ribbon for the sentiments...

And of course I added the handmade ribbon tags :)  The background papers and ATC cards are all handmade by me, using a Stampin' Up stamp and a wax paper relief technique :)

You can find all kinds of lovely ribbon in the Crafty Ribbons online store, and also join their bi-weekly challenges !

Some ribbon jewelry fun!

My piece this week was supposed to be a challenge piece for the beginning of the month for Crafty Ribbons. But due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to take some time off.  I am back and ready to roll, lol, and here it is :

I created this vintage looking necklace using the Flower Blocks sheer ribbon, and heat embossed the edges with fuschia embossing powder.  This is the first time I try this technique and at first I worried about the ribbon ruffling in the heat, but it actually adds to the authenticity of the flower :)  I won't worry over that any more.  I added the rose and some pearl trim to a metal embellishment, and added chain and some danglies to complete the piece.  I am quite happy with the outcome of this piece and will be making more ribbon jewelry on the future ;)

I am so excited that this piece will be published in Scrap 'n Art Magazine in July's issue!  The photo will be replaced in September ;)

Cammy in the Wind, by Chelsea Le Designs :)

I was browsing Etsty (hehe) the other night and I came across these super cute digital images by ChelseaLe Designs.  She calls the Pretty Little Stamps, and I think the name is perfectly suited for them :)

Here is Cammy in the Wind:

Cammy in the Wind by Pretty Little Stamps

I colored this little sweetie using my Prismacolor premiere Pencils in the following colors:

hat and shoes - PC997, 1082, 947
hatband and scarf - PC1018, 1019, 1017, 1031, 1029
flowers - PC938, 1026, 1095
skin - PC927, 939, 1029
hair - PC914, 942, 1034
dress - PC1092, 1017, 1031, 946

You can find this cutie pie for sale in digital form here :)

Have a great day and thanks for visiting me :)

New Release for The East Wind - Aurora - Siesta II

Wow, this is such a super fun image from Unky Lastrange of The East Wind.  She just looks so peaceful, I had to try her in watercolors :)

I need a ton more practice with this medium, but I like how this one turned out.

You can find this and many more awesome original images in The East Wind Etsy shop :)  Or visit The East Wind website, Facebook page, or find them on Instagram!  Unky is always showing off her mega-talent and I love to see her new images :)  There are also challenges on the Facebook page, so definitely check that out!