Really Reasonable Ribbon October Blog Hop - Snowflake Christmas Ornament Card

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop for the month of October.  The RRR Design Team Members and Special Events Design Team Members will be showcasing the Monthly Ribbon Club.

This month there is a wonderful assortment of Non-Traditional Holiday ribbons including printed ribbons, pink, green, gray and turquoise in the October Ribbon Club.   This ribbon assortment is prefect for the holidays!  Click HERE for more details on how you can sign up for the Monthly Ribbon Club.

Before I share my project today I want to let you know this will be my last Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop post. I have been on the Special Events Design Team for the past two years and I have decided to step down.  I want to say a Huge Thank You to Bonnie!!  She has been so wonderful to work with and I have met so many amazing women on the DT over the past two years!!      

If you are following the order of the blog hop you should have just come from Bonnie's Blog. If not and you just happened to pop in for a visit please click HERE to start the blog hop at the Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings! Blog.

For my project I created a Christmas card with non-traditional colors to match the Really Reasonable Ribbon October Ribbon Club.  As soon as I got my ribbon I knew exactly what paper I wanted to use.  The October Ribbon Club assortment matches the My Mind's Eye Merry Little Christmas Collection perfectly!  I used the S4-401 2013 Heirloom Ornaments, S5-185 2013 Snowflake Pendant and S4-404 Create-A-Flake Five die templates from Spellbinders Creative Arts® to create all of the die cut shapes.  After I die cut the ornament I inked the edges with Memento Teal Zeal ink.  Then I layered the die cut snowflakes and added 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® in between the layers.

Here is a close up of the bow on top of the ornament.  I used some of the turquoise ribbon and white crochet trim from the Really Reasonable Ribbon October Ribbon Club.

To finish off the card I added some bling to the snowflake.

I want to say a Huge Thank You to all of the Really Reasonable Ribbon Followers for all of your support and wonderful comments over the past two years!!  I hope you will continue to follow my blog and stay in touch.  ;-)  Enjoy the RRR Blog Hop--I know you will find all kinds of inspiration!

Now to continue in the Blog Hop you need to hop on over to Jenn's Blog and check out her fantastic project!

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you enjoy the Really Reasonable Blog Hop!! Don't forget to visit the RRR Store and check out all of the beautiful ribbons, lace and trims--and don't forgot the WOC flowers! ;-)

I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Really Reasonable Ribbon October Ribbon Club
Paper:  Discountcardstock.com Pink Lemonade, Simply Smooth White; My Mind's Eye Merry Little Christmas 6 x 6 paper pad
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Teal Zeal
Dies:  Spellbinders Creative Arts® S4-401 2013 Heirloom Ornaments, S5-185 2013 Snowflake Pendant, S4-404 Create-A-Flake Five
Accessories:  Bling;  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'  

CAS Birthday Blessings Card

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a CAS card to share with you.

Using pattern paper is a great base for a CAS card.  You can let the pattern paper do almost all the work for you and it's so pretty you won't want to cover it up.  

I used a pretty die cut shape and stamp the sentiment in the center, added some lace, flowers and pearls and the card was finished.  Quick--easy and CAS!  

All of the supplies are listed below.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CR-04460 Celebrations Labels One & Bracket Borders One Clear Stamp Set
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Kraft; The Paper Studio Kirby Teesdale Studio
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa
Dies:  Spellbinders Creative Arts® S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B, S4-415 Delightful Circles (die #3)
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Danielle White Crochet Lace Trim, WOC Cherry Blossoms Mixed Pinks 50 pcs; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, EZ Runner Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'; Pearls

Cool2Cast Butterfly in ICE Resin Bezel Necklace

Hello blogging friends!  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  I am so excited to share a new product with you today!!  I am sure many of you in the crafting community know the amazingly talented Tiffany Windsor.  She is the founder of the Cool2Craft Network featuring the popular on-line Cool2Craft TV show.  A couple of months back Tiffany launched a brand new product called Cool2Cast™.  Cool2Cast™ is a light wieght casting medium with a porcelian like finish.  It is great for mixed media art, jewelry making and embellishing.  It is very easy to work with--mix with water, shake and pour.  It only takes about an hour and you can pop your Cool2Cast™ pieces out of the silicone molds.  On your finished pieces you can ink it, paint it and stamp it.  The posibilities are endless with Cool2Cast™!

Here is a close up of a necklace I designed.  Check out the beautiful butterfly--it was made with Cool2Cast™ and a silicone mold.  

Before I tell you the details for the necklace check out all of the pieces that I made using Cool2Cast™.  I had so much fun making these and I have several projects in the works!

Do you see the butterfly I used for the necklace?

You can click on all of the pictures to enlarge them.

Okay, on to the necklace.

After I popped the butterfly out of the silicone mold I painted it.  Now what I used to paint it might surprise you a little but I have actually used this product for years on jewelry pieces--it's finger nail polish.  Are you surprised?  Years ago I used to make clay jewelry and I couldn't find the kind of paints I wanted to use so I thought why not try nail polish.  It gives the look of enamel, it's easy to use and comes in a large variety of colors.  I used NYC 151 Skyline Blue, Sinful Colors 947 Mint Apple nail polish to paint the base of the butterfly.  Then I used black acrylic paint for all of the details. For a finishing touch I applied Pure Ice Dazzle Me 1005 nail polish over the entire piece.  Then I applied Mod Podge over the entire piece to seal it.  I used one of the MB1-002S Susan Lenart Kazmer for Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™ Squares One Bezel from Spellbinders® and sprinkled  Silver Crushed Glass Glitter and Oceanic Crushed Glass Glitter in the bottom of the bezel.  Then I added Silver Filigree Embellishement #683S-S from ButterBeeScraps'.  I cut the filigree piece in half and placed one piece at the top and the other at the bottom of the bezel.  Then I poured some ICE Resin into the bezel, placed the butterfly on top and added more ICE Resin.  

To finish the necklace I attached it to a chain, added some Peacock Seam Binding from Really Reasonable Ribbon and beads from Blue Moon Beads a division of DCWV.

So what do you think?  Would you try Cool2Cast™?  It is so fun and easy to use and I would love to hear your thoughts.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Cool2Craft:  Cool2Cast™ by Tiffany Windsor
Silicone Molds:  Wilton, Martha Stewart, Mod Molds and other
Spellbinders®:   MB1-002S Susan Lenart Kazmer for Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™ Squares One Bezel
ButterBeeScraps':   Silver Filigree Embellishement #683S-S
Really Reasonable Ribbon:  Peacock Seam Binding
Stampendous:  Silver Crushed Glass Glitter, Oceanic Crushed Glass Glitter
Nail Polish:  NYC 151 Skyline Blue, Sinful Colors 947 Mint Apple, Pure Ice Dazzle Me 1005
Plaid®:  Mod Podge, Black Acrylic Paint
ICE Resin:  1 oz. Syringe Singles
Beadalon:  Round Nose Pliers, Flush Cutters
Beadsmith®:  Pliers-1 Step Looper
Beads:  Blue Moon Beads a division of DCWV
Large Black Acrylic Bead
Chain, Jump Rings, Headpins, Clasp
Paintbrush

Really Reasonable Ribbon September Blog Hop - Sweet Friend Card

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop for the month of September.  The RRR Design Team Members and Special Events Design Team Members will be showcasing the Monthly Ribbon Club.

This month there is a wonderful assortment of Autumn ribbons including green, deep red, orange, brown and some great printed ribbon in the September Ribbon Club.   This ribbon assortment is prefect for all of your Autumn crafting projects!  Click HERE for more details on how you can sign up for the Monthly Ribbon Club.

If you are following the order of the blog hop you should have just come from Judy's Blog. If not and you just happened to pop in for a visit please click HERE to start the blog hop at the Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings! Blog.

Here is the card that I designed using the Really Reasonable Ribbon September Ribbon Club.  I used the rich brown and deep red ribbons along the bottom of the card to create a ribbon border and used the crochet lace trim on top.

For the sentiment I used a stamp from CR-03885 Grand Sentiments Clear Stamp Set from JustRitePapercraft.  Then I used S5-127 Labels Twenty-Eight and S5-191 Decorative Labels Twenty-Eight die templates to create the die cuts and layers for the card front.  For stamping the sentiment and inking the outer edges of the die cut I used Rich Cocoa and Rhubarb Stalk Memento Inks from Image Crafts/Tsuinkeo.  I also added a couple pieces of bling and WOC Flowers 25mm Cottage Rose 20 pcs Mixed Red from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  

To create the distressed foil background I used Spellbinders Premium Craft Foil (copper) and EL-009 Flora M-bossabilites folder and then lightly sanded the embossed areas.  For some added dimension I added 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® in between the die cut layers.

Enjoy the RRR Blog Hop--I know you will find all kinds of inspiration!

Now to continue in the Blog Hop you need to hop on over to Jenn's Blog and check out her fantastic project!

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you enjoy the Really Reasonable Blog Hop!! Don't forget to visit the RRR Store and check out all of the beautiful ribbons, lace and trims--and don't forgot the flowers! ;-)

I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Really Reasonable Ribbon September Ribbon Club (Autumn Collection), WOC Flowers 25mm Cottage Rose 20 pcs Mixed Red
Stamps:  JustRitePapercraft CR-03885 Grand Sentiments Clear Stamp Set
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth Ivory, Posh Milk Chocolate
Ink:  Image Crafts/Tsuinkeo Memento Rich Cocoa, Rhubarb Stalk
Dies:  Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Machine, S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A, S5-127 Labels Twenty-Eight, S5-191 Decorative Labels Twenty-Eight, EL-009 Flora
Accessories:  Spellbinders Premium Craft Foil (copper), Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'  , Bling, Sanding Block

Birthday Cake Background Cling Stamp - JustRite Papercraft September New Release Day 3

Hello blogging friends!  It's Day 3 of the JustRite Papercraft September New Release.  What do you think of the New Releases from JustRite Papercraft so far?  Do you have any favorites or some that are on a wish list?  Today, I am sharing two more New releases.

The first one is CL-04740 Birthday Wishes for You Cling Stamp Set.  Check out all of the fantastic birthday sentiments!

Here is the second stamp-CL-04760 Birthday Cake Backgroud Cling Stamp.  I used this stamp on a card but I think this background stamp would be perfect for the cover of a birthday mini album.

Here is the card I designed using one of the sentiments and the background.  It has been awhile since I used my Distress Markers and I figured it was time to get them out and play.  

All of the coloring was done with the Distree Markers.  The colors are in the supply list below.

After I was done coloring the image I thought it might look really neat to have some open space in the white area of the card.  I used the center piece for S2-014 Medallion One die template to cut/emboss the area.  I placed a piece of wax paper in between the cardstock and the die template, taped the die in place and then die cut.  Doing this allows for a quick and easy release from the paper and all of the intricate cut details in the die template.

Here is a close up after I cut/embossed the detail in to the center of the card front.

I stamped the sentiment on to Pink Lemonade cardstock using  Distress Ink Picked Raspberry.  Then I cut/embossed the shape using S5-187 Labels Thirty-Three.  Then I added Cottage Rose and Sweetheart Blossoms from Really Reasonable Ribbon and some diamond stickles for a little bit of sparkle.  I also used S4-328 Foliage to die cut some leaves.

I didn't have the right color of green paper so I just applied some ink to the paper and I had the perfect match!   It worked great!

Please be sure to visit each of the Design Team Members in the link list below to see what they have created to share with you and leave a little love. ♥

JustRite Inspiration

Debbie Olson

Michele Kovack 

Darsie Bruno

Eva Dobilas

Kazan Clark

Kellie Fortin

Angela Barkhouse

Heidi Blankenship

Kristi Schurr

Sheri Holt  

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CL-04740 Birthday Wishes for You Cling Stamp Set, CL-04760 Birthday Cake Backgroud Cling Stamp
Paper:  DicountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Pink Lemonade, Vista Metallic
Ink/Markers:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Distress Markers Picked Raspberry, Shaded Lilac, Seedless Preserves, Mowed Lawn, Squeezed Lemonade, Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Distress Ink Mowed Lawn, Picked Raspberry
Dies:  Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Machine, S2-014 Medallion One, S5-187 Labels Thirty-Three, S4-328 Foliage
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon WOC 25mm Cottage Rose 20pcs Mixed Pink, Sweetheart Blossom 2-Tone Violet 20pcs; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'; Ranger Diamond Stickles

Filigree Leaves Background Cling Stamp - JustRite Papercraft September New Release Day 2

Hello everyone!  It's Day 2 of the JustRite Papercraft September New Release.  Today, I have another stamp set and background stamp to share with you.  Both of these new stamps were designed by Becca Feeken and they are fabulous!

Here is AG-04780 What I Like About You Clear Stamp Set.   So many wonderful sentiments in this stamp set.

Here is AG-04775 Filigree Leaves Background Cling Stamp.  I love the dainty pattern on this background!

Here is the card that I designed using the stamp set and background.  I was so happy with how this card turned out.  I love the soft colors and beautiful vintage lace.  For the cardstock I used Simply Smooth White and Sno Cone from DiscountCardstock.com.  I stamped the background using a white pigment ink and then white embossing powder and heat set.

To create the die cuts I used S4-414 Captivating Squares.  I stamped the sentiment with white pigment ink, white embossing powder and then heat set.  The beautiful vintage lace trim is from  Lavish Laces.  I also added a WOC Cherry Blossom and Sweetheart Blossom flowers from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Please be sure to visit each of the Design Team Members in the link list below and check out what they designed using these beautiful stamps and leave a little love. ♥

JustRite Inspiration

Becca Feeken

Kellie Fortin

Darsie Bruno 

Barb Schram 

Kathy Jones

Eva Dobilas 

Debbie Olson 

Heidi Blankenship

Angela Barkhouse

Marisa Job 

Kristi Schurr

Michele Kovack

Margie Higuchi

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies:

Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft AG-04780 What I Like About You Clear Stamp Set, AG-04775 Filigree Leaves Background Cling Stamp
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Sno Cone
Ink:  White Pigment
Dies:  Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Machine, S4-414 Captivating Squares
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon WOC Cherry Blossoms Mixed Pinks 50 pcs, Sweetheart Blossom 20 pcs 2-Tone Pink; White Embossing Powder; Heat Tool; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'; Lavish Laces Pretty Vintage Scalloped Lace Trim 5/8''

Love Lace Heart Card

Hello everyone!  I hope you are enjoying your weekend.  It looks like there is going to be some relief from the heat here in MN over the next few day.  I know I am looking forward to it!  But the heat has been good for the garden.  I think our garden is in overdrive LOL!  Tonight after we went out and picked more veggies I have 34 large tomatoes (that's not including a huge container of cherry tomatoes), cucumbers, zucchini, peppers and 2 gallon bags full of green beans!  I think it's time to start freezing some of the tomatoes.  ;-)

Today, I have a card to share with you using some of the New die templates and embossing folder from Spellbinders®.  

Check out the embossed roses!  I think this new ES-016 Cabbage Roses M-bossabilities folder is going to be one of my favorites.  It's so pretty and I love the pattern!  

Look at all the detail in this beautiful heart shape.  This is the new die template S5-204 Lace Hearts  by Samantha Walker for Spellbinders®.  The love sentiment is from S5-200 Sentiments.  I used Delicata Golden Glitz ink from Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko and I used a brayer over the top of the die template to add the ink and then cut/emboss as usual.  For the Fleur De Lis I used the Mod Podge® Mod Melts White Milk Glass and Mod Molds-Royal Icons from Plaid to make the decorative embellishments.  I also added some Metallic Gold String from Really Reasonable Ribbon around the heart shape.

To finish off the card I added a few pearls.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Mountian Rose Metallic, Azalea Metallic
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Delicata Golden Glitz
Dies:  Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Machine, S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-204 Lace Hearts (Samantha Walker), S5-200 Sentiments, ES-016 Cabbage Roses 
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Metallic Gold String; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'; Plaid Mod Podge® Mod Melts White Milk Glass, Mod Molds-Royal Icons; Pearls

You Are The Best CAS Card

Hello everyone!  Today, I have a CAS card to share with you.  Surprise, right LOL!  I know CAS (Clean and Simple) isn't my usual style for cards but I am starting to come around.  ;-)  I think I am going to try and do these a little more.  Believe it or not it really is a challenge for me to do CAS cards/projects.  You all know how much I love embellishments!  

All of the solid colored paper is from DiscountCardstock.com and that pretty pattern paper is from the Simple Stories Vintage Bliss 6 x 6 paper pad.  To create all of the die cuts I used die templates from Spellbinders® and they are listed in the link list below.  I used the dictionary text paper for the mat and then I fussy cut three strips of pattern paper to create the banners.  I layered the banners on top of the decorative circle die cut and then I added the die cut with the sentiment.

To finish off the card I added some white crochet lace and baker's twine to the top of the card and a few little sweetheart blossoms next to the sentiment.

I hope you like my CAS card today!  Let me know what you think--would you like to see more?

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-03885 Grand Sentiments Clear Stamps
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Frosted Teal; Simple Stories Vintage Bliss 6 x 6 paper pad
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Copic R20 Blush
Dies:  Spellbinders® Grand Calibur™ Machine S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S3-205 Petite Labels One Die D-Lites, S4-415 Delightful Circles
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Victoria White Crochet Lace Trim, Brown Sugar Baker's Twine, WOC Sweetheart Blossom 2-Tone Baby Pink; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'

Really Reasonable Ribbon August Blog Hop

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop for the month of August.  The RRR Design Team Members and Special Events Design Team Members will be showcasing the Monthly Ribbon Club.

This month there is a fabulous assortment of pink, brown and ivory ribbons included in the August Ribbon Club.   This ribbon assortment is prefect for pretty pink and shabby projects!  Click HERE for more details on how you can sign up for the Monthly Ribbon Club.

If you are following the order of the blog hop you should have just come from Judy's Blog. If not and you just happened to pop in for a visit please click HERE to start the blog hop at the Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings! Blog.

Here is the card that I designed using the Really Reasonable Ribbon August Ribbon Club.  To create the bow I used the light pink ribbon and the ivory crochet ribbon trim.

Here is a close up of the bow and the WOC flowers.  I used 25mm Cottage Rose 20 pcs Mixed Pink and Cosmo Daisy Stem Flowers Pink/White 50 pcs.  Did you know that in addition to beautiful ribbons RRR carries WOC Flowers in the online store?  I hope you will check them out!  

I used SW-04420 For All You DoVintage Labels Three stamp set from JustRite Papercraft for the sentiment.  For the die cuts I used S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A, S6-007 Fanciful Lattice, S4-414 Captivating Squares and S4-410 Gold Squares One.  To finish off the card I added a few ivory pearls.

Enjoy the RRR Blog Hop--I know you will find all kinds of inspiration!

Now to continue in the Blog Hop you need to hop on over to Jenn's Blog and check out her fantastic project!

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you enjoy the Really Reasonable Blog Hop!! Don't forget to visit the RRR Store and check out all of the beautiful ribbons, lace and trims--and don't forgot the flowers! ;-)

I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Really Reasonable Ribbon August Ribbon Club (Pink & Brown Vintage), WOC Flowers 25mm Cottage Rose 20 pcs Mixed Pink, Cosmo Daisy Stem Flowers Pink/White 50 pcs
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft SW-04420 For All You DoVintage Labels Three
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Champagne Metallic, Chocolate, Pink Lemonade
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko StazOn Opaque Roasted Coffee
Dies: Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Machine, S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A, S6-007 Fanciful Lattice, S4-414 Captivating Squares, S4-410 Gold Squares One
Accessories:  Recollections Ivory Pearls, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'