A Crafty Ribbons Challenge - Baby Washing Line

Mornin' bloggers! Today I have something a little different to share. I recently signed up for one of Crafty Ribbons impromptu challenges. The challenge was to use ribbon they sent me to create 2 or more projects - and the ribbon had to be the main focus of those projects, not just an add on to pretty things up. 

Anywhooo.. when the ribbon arrived I laid it all out on my table and I really liked how they looked all layered up so I got my first idea instantly. 

 

I took the washing line ribbon and machine stitched it to make a pleated trim, then I layered up various ribbons. I finished off by using one of the new Waltzingmouse Stamps Compact Sentiments, stamped in black to make it pop out.

My second card started out as one thing and ended up something else, lol. I originally wanted to make a ribbon flower, using the 3mm Apple green ribbon as the stem and the 10mm Apple grosgrain for the leaves... but as I was making the petals I kinda liked how it looked more like a pom pom or rosette! So out went the flower idea! I doubled the ribbons over and stuck them down onto a circular piece of cardboard. Once I had them all stuck down and secured I threaded a very large button with the 3mm Pearl Pink and stuck it down into the centre.

I used 3 of the 3mm ribbons to make a braid  for across the bottom. The sentiment on this one is from Waltzingmouse Stamps' Say it Loud collection.

At this point I was running out of ribbon, lol, but I knew I could squeeze another project out so I made a cute tag. First I cut out the tag and added a little patterned paper. Then I stuck down 3 different ribbons and cut into them at an angle from each side -  this was kinda tricky as they kept moving but it worked out!!

I threaded more of the 10mm grosgrain through the top and tied them together with the 3mm. The Labels 25 is stamped out with Stampin' Up - Pretty in Pink and I hand cut it. The little footprints is a wooden stamp I have as for long as I can remember - I just have no clue where I got it.

I really had a whole lot of fun with this challenge, and I will certainly be investing in more of these uber cute ribbons!

Sandie

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Waltzingmouse Stamps February Release Blog Waltz

Woot!! It's time for Waltzingmouse Stamps February Release Blog Waltz! 

You should have arrived here from Mona's Blog but if not, and you'd like to play along, then shimmy back over to Claire's Blog where the dance begins.

Today, the design team are showcasing the two final sets of the February release - PARIS NOUVEAU and LABELS 25. Both of these sets are amazing in their own right and they work together perfectly with many of the new release sets. 

 For my first card I went with a little bit of shabby chic. Melissa Frances papers teamed with flowers, seam binding and pearls. The stamps are from Paris Nouveau, Labels 25 & Compact Sentiments. I used distress inks to stamp out the Labels 25 onto cream card and I trimmed it out with scissors. I stamped the Eiffel Tower with Brushed Cordoroy ink onto kraft card and again trimmed it out with a scissors. 

 For my second card I used more vibrant colours. My Mind's Eye papers, deep red ribbon, flowers and punched butterflies - finished off by adding some white pearls along the butterfly bodies and on the ribbon. All of the stamps and sentiment on this one are from the Paris Nouveau set. 

 For this last card I went completely CAS with soft pastel coloured cardstock, no patterned paper. Again, I used distress inks for stamping - Tumbled Glass and Victorian Velvet. All of the stamps are from the Paris Nouveau Set. Two small pearls are the only embellishments.

I hope you enjoyed your visit here today. Next stop on the waltz is Julia's blog where you'll find even more inspiration. 

The Waltzingmouse Stamps store will reopen at 7.15pm (GMT) and ALL of the new release stamps will be available to purchase.

Have fun Waltzing!

Sandie

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