The Ribbon Reel #67 - Happy New Year!

So, it's time for our next monthly challenge at The Ribbon Reel: Michelle is our host and she ask that you use the inspiration photo to "Ring In the New Year" plus gold, silver, and ribbon.

Here is what I have created for the new challenge.

The Ribbon Reel Supplies:

Gold Leaf Pins

Natural Button Twine

I started by piecing together my patterned paper to my silver glitter cardstock onto which I adhered to a base of Buff Ivory Cardstock. I added a border of tinsel glitter to the Buff Ivory Cardstock rectangle to create a frame.  A Vintage Angel image was printed and fussy cut from cardstock and placed in the center of my glitter framed with foam mounting tape for dimension. Happy New Year was stamped (DeNami Design) in black ink below the Angel. A fussy bow of gold and silver May Arts ribbon was added to the upper left corner embellished with bells, and Gold Leaf Pins. Further embellishing consisted of German Glass Glitter Stars, buttons, and ribbon trimmings.

Here is the inspiration photo Michelle is sharing with us for inspiration.

Please head over to The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog for additional information and to see what the other talented ladies have created for you.  We hope you join us in the gallery over the next two weeks for your chance to win some Ribbon Reel goodness.

I am joining in at Just B Creative - January Linky Party, Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes, Brown Sugar Challenge - Ribbon or Twine, Little Scrap Pieces- Friday Linky Party.

~Tammy~

The Ribbon Reel #66 - Shabby Christmas

Hello all!

How is your weekend going?  That time of year of year is upon us: the hustle, the bustle, and joyful gatherings of family and friends, so I am bringing you a card for the new challenge at The Ribbon Reel that just might help spark some inspiration to knock out those Christmas projects you may have on your list.  

I am your host this month, and I have selected a photo and inspiration called Shabby Christmas! You can create tags, cards, a 3D project anything you like using the inspiration photo, and the colors Pink, Blue, cream/white plus RIBBON of course! 

Here is what I have to share with you!

The Products I used from The Ribbon Reel

Blue Seam Binding

Scallop Lace Pale Pink Crochet Trim

Ivory Button Twine

I used an image that can be purchased at Digital Paper by Janet. I added some micro-flake glitter for a little winter glitz. 

Here is the inspiration photo! 

I hope you will check out the rest of the design team for further inspiration! I hope to see your creations in the gallery.  You could be the next winner of a Paper Sweeties shopping spree!

I am also joining in at Paper Issues- Christmas,  3 Girl Jam - Tis The Season w/Ribbon, Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes, Just B Creative - December Linky Party, Curtain Call - Countdown to Christmas.

Thanks for visiting me!

~Tammy~

With Deepest Sympathy

Hello all!

How was your weekend?  I hope it was an enjoyable one!

It's time for another challenge at The Ribbon Reel.  This one was chosen by Zuzana, and she has asked that you create a card or project using the colors blue, white, and a touch of gold using ribbons and lace on your project.

I have created a sympathy card to share with you today.

 The Supplies used from The Ribbon Reel:

Antique Gold Metallic Iridescent Wired Edge

Navy Grosgrain

May Arts Natural Crochet Trim

 I started with a navy card base onto which I added my patterned papers. A length of crochet trim was added to the center. The sentiment was stamped in a navy ink onto the center of the circle die and placed to the left side of the card front. Three ribbon tags were cut into banners and placed below the sentiment and two paper roses were added.  A gold bow was created and a flower was placed in the center for an embellishing touch.

  Here is the inspiration photo to get you started this week. 

I hope you will check out the rest of the design team for further inspiration! I hope to see your creations in the gallery.  You could be the next winner of The Ribbon Reel shopping spree!

I am sharing at: I am also joining in at: Sunday {Fun}day - Linky Party, Just B Creative - Just Because Linky Party, and Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes. 

Thanks for stopping by this evening!

~Tammy~

The Ribbon Reel #64 - "Eerie Elegance"

Hi~

{I am honored that this card was selected as Top 3 at Waltzingmouse Fanatic on 10/18/13)

It's time for another challenge at The Ribbon Reel. Jeanne is our host and she ask that we create a Halloween themed card/project using Purple and Black and add ribbon!

Here is what I have following the challenge instructions and inspiration photo. 

The products used from The Ribbon Reel consist of:

12mm Faux Silk Ribbon Lavender

10mm Scallop Lace Black Crochet Trim

38mm Black Jute Mesh

Natural Button Twine

I started with a Buff Ivory card base which I layered my pieced patterned papers. I used Waltzingmouse  Midnight Feast stamp set and some die-cuts from my stash. A black glittered flower was the perfect embellishment to complete this card. 

Here is the inspiration photo to jump start your mojo this week.

Please be sure to make a stop over at The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog to view the rest of the gorgeous creations by the design team.  I hope to see your creations in the gallery the next two weeks.  You could be the next winner of The Ribbon Reel shopping spree!

I am also linking up at,  Sunday {Fun}day - Linky Party, Two Creative Chicks - Spooktacular, My Craft Spot - Trick or Treat, Ribbon Carousel - Fall - Halloween, Tip Top Tuesday - Flowers, 2 Sisters Challenge - Anything Goes, Paper Issues - Halloween, Waltzingmouse Fanatic Challenge - Halloween.

Thanks for stopping by! As always, I appreciate it so much!

~Tammy~

The Ribbon Reel 63 - Happy Fall

Hi there!

{So happy that this was featured at Link Up Tuesday on October 1st thank you so much!}

I have a fall card to share with you for the new challenge at The Ribbon Reel.   Debbie is our host and she has asked that you create a card/project to include flowers, ribbon and sheet music paper using the photo below for inspiration. 

Here is my project:

Here is the inspiration photo.

I want one of these to hang in my house! :-)

The supplies I used from The Ribbon Reel

20mm Vintage Music Note Ribbon

Orange and White Polka Dot 9mm Grosgrain Ribbon

Please be sure to visit The Ribbon Reel blog to check out the inspiration from the rest of the design team. I hope to see you play along. It's a fun way to win some goodies from The Ribbon Reel Shoppe. 

I am joining in at Link Up Tuesday - Linky Party, Sunday {Fun}day - Linky Party, Just B Creative - Just Because Linky Party,  Little Scrap Pieces - Fun Friday Linky Party, Die Cuttin' Divas - Fall Colors, Loves Rubber Stamps - Show Fall Colors. 

Thanks for visiting with me.

~Tammy~

The Ribbon Reel - Pretty in Pink

Hi!

I am back with my second post of the day. Thanks for visiting me again. For my Paper Sweeties Release Day post, scroll down one.

It's time for another challenge at The Ribbon Reel. Keilly is our host and she ask that we create a card/project using the colours in the inspiration photo plus FLOWERS & RIBBON.

I started with a Buff Ivory card base onto which I added some pink on pink stripe paper.  Using a border punch, I created an elegant trim in green patterned paper to give a border to the pink marbleized patterned paper.  I added a banner at the top embellishing with beautiful pink flowers and  hung by some beautiful May Arts 3mm Ivory Velvet Ribbon. 

I created a frame pulling inspiration from the photo below adding a die-cut 7 for a special birthday girl! The sentiment is from Paper Sweeties. 

Please be sure to make a stop over at The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog to view the rest of the gorgeous creations by the design team.  I hope to see your creations in the gallery the next two weeks.  You could be the next winner of The Ribbon Reel shopping spree!

Joining in at Just B Creative - Just Because Linky Party, Sunday {Fun}day - September Linky Party, Link Up Tuesday - Linky Party, 3 Girl Jam - Celebrations.

~Tammy~

The Ribbon Reel #61 White on White

Hey There!

I am back with my second post of the day...for my Back To School Card for Paper Sweeties Inspirational Sketch, click here!

So it's time for a new challenge over at The Ribbon Reel Challenge blog, and the theme is White on White! Pauline is our host and she has provided a wonderful inspiration photo for you! I am not one that likes to create wedding cards unless I am in need of one, so I created something using an old french label. 

The products I used from The Ribbon Reel:

White Lace Trim 

White Seam Binding

White Gardenia Flower.

I started with a white background which has been dry embossed. I added a die-cut doily as a backdrop for the vintage french label.  I then created a fussy bow embellished with White Gardenia Flower adding some leaves for a further decorative touch.

Here is the inspiration photo. 

Please head over to The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog to see what the other talented ladies have created for you.  We hope you join us in the gallery over the next two weeks for your chance to win some Ribbon Reel goodness. 

I hope you have a wonderful day!

~Tammy~

The Ribbon Reel #60 Baby Blessings

Hey there!

{Delighted that this was selected for Spotlight Artist at the City Crafter Challenge on 8/20/13}

It's time for a new challenge at The Ribbon Reel. Sarah is our host and she would would like us to create a card for a BABY inspired by the photograph using the colors in the inspiration photo plus Ribbon and Twine of course. :-)

Here is what I have to share for you today! 

I created a mini shaped card. I don't make these too often so it was nice to change things up a bit. I took the direction of the zebra rug and decided to use a sweet little Zebra from Paper Smooches Zoo Crew.

I created a double bow using these supplies from

The Ribbon Reel:

Aqua Blue Divine Baker's Twine

Twill Stripe Black/White Ribbon

Below you will find the inspiration photo! I can't wait to see what you create!

Please head over to The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog to see what the other talented ladies have created for you.  We hope you join us in the gallery over the next two weeks for your chance to win some Ribbon Reel goodness. 

I am joining in at City Crafters Challenge - Blessings, Sunday {Fun}day - Linky Party, Link It Up Tuesday - Linky Party, Just B Creative Crazy - Just Because Linky Party, Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes. 

Thanks for stopping by!

~Tammy~

The Ribbon Reel # 59 - Thanks

Good Evening!

**So honored that Jill featured this card 8/11/13 Sunday {Fun}day Feature!**

It's time for another challenge at The Ribbon Reel. I know I have been off the radar lately. Sorry about that. 

Michelle is our host this week, and she ask that you use the colors in the photo and chevrons and flowers. 

Here is what I have for you!

The products that I used from The Ribbon Reel Store are:

 9 mm Grosgrain Orange Ribbon

Mesh Two Tone Fuschia

Pink and Orange Cherry Blossom 

I used a sentiment from Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler. 

It is one of my favorite stamps, and is well loved!

I always need Thank You notes! 

Here is the inspiration photo to inspire you with! 

Please head over to The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog to see what the other talented ladies have created for you.  We hope you join us in the gallery over the next two weeks for your chance to win some Ribbon Reel goodness. 

I am joining in at Sunday {Fun}day - Linky Party

Have a good week!

~Tammy~

The RibbonReel Challenge 58 - A Time To Celebrate

Hello~

{Honored that this was a Top 3 Shout Out at Link Up Tuesday Linky Party 7/22/13 Thank You so much}

Welcome to another challenge at The Ribbon Reel! I am actually the host and I would like to see you create a card or project using the inspiration photo below, using the colors Pink and White PLUS Ribbon and Lace. 

The Supplies I used from The Ribbon Reel:

May Arts White Crochet Lace

Seam Binding Baby Pink

Seam Binding White

White Pearl Stick Pin

Light Pink/Dark Pink Tea Rose

White Hybrid Tea Rose

Cherry Blossom Hot Pink

If you have followed me long enough, I think it's no secret that I love pink! (aqua too), but I loves me some pink! :-) I started with a pink card base and I embossed a white cardstock panel using the letterpress technique.  Using Hero Arts Clouds backgroud stamp, I used a pink ink layering to create another background paper. From my patterned paper stash, I found a pretty pink panel to add to the bottom. I added a length of beautiful white crochet trim. In the lower right corner, I added a sentiment from Hero Arts: Cuckoo

I die-cut and layered some hearts with some pink glittery goodness in the center of the card front. In the upper right corner of the heart, I added my three beautiful paper roses.

As you see above, I tied a fussy shabby bow using pink and white seam binding. I stamped the clock from the Hero Arts Cuckoo set in charcoal ink and added to the center adding a pink rhinestone to the center. A final embellishing touch was adding a White Pearl Stick Pin.

Here is your inspiration photo! I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it! I hope it will inspire you to create and join us the next two weeks. 

Please be sure to make a stop over at The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog to view the rest of the gorgeous creations by the design team.  I hope to see your creations in the gallery the next two weeks.  You could be the next winner of The Ribbon Reel shopping spree!

I am joining in at An Inky Situation - Anything Goes, 3 Girl Jam - Anything Goes with Ribbon, Link Up Tuesday - Linky Party.

Hope you have a wonderful evening!

~Tammy~

The Ribbon Reel #57 - Birthday Wishes

Hello Friends,

It's Ribbon Reel Challenge time!   Helen is hosting and she has chosen a beautiful inspiration photo and asked that you use the colors in the photo, lace, ribbon, twine and flowers. 

The supplies from The Ribbon Reel used:

Cameo Beige Seam Binding

Hybrid Pink Tea Rose

Ivory Button Twine

 May Arts Natural Crochet Trim

I started with a a cream card base onto which I added my patterned paper. I stamped a frame onto a die-cut and cut in half adding at the top and bottom of my card. I added a sentiment to the bottom and embellished the top die-cut with satin angel wings, aqua button, and twine. 

Pulling inspiration from the photo, I stamped and die-cut a tea cup in pink, gingham paper which I added a snippet of crochet trim and a button. While on the subject of snippets, I took some leftove pieces and created banners and placed below the teacup before placing in the center of my oval circle. Lastly, I created a fussy bow out of Beige Seam binding and embellished with a twine bow and tea rose. 

Below is the beautiful inspiration photo. 

Please head over to The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog to see what the other talented ladies have created for you.  We hope you join us in the gallery over the next two weeks for your chance to win some Ribbon Reel goodness. 

I am also joining in at An Inky Situation Linky Party - Anything Goes, Link It Up Tuesday - Linky Party, Sunday {Fun}day - Linky Party, Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes, D.L. ART - Anything Goes Linky Party

Have a good evening!

~Tammy~

The Ribbon Reel 56 - Thinking of You!

Hi and Good Evening!

Hopefully this post is making it's way to you as I will be away for a bit and this post is scheduled. It's another bi-weekly challenge at The Ribbon Reel! It's Lenet's turn to host and she ask us to make a card or project inspired by the picture- plus add ribbon, flowers and lace. 

Here is my take:

 The Products Used From The Ribbon Reel:

Pink Cherry Blossom

Candy Sugar Pearls

White May Arts Crochet Lace

Candy Pink Grosgrain Ribbon

I used a sentiment from Paper Sweeties Occasions sentiment set. I made a flower from tissue paper. I used a variety of papers from my stash and distressed the edges. 

Here is the inspiration photo.

Please head over to The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog to see what the other talented ladies have created for you.  We hope you join us in the gallery over the next two weeks for your chance to win some Ribbon Reel goodness. 

D.L. Art - Thankful Thursday Linky Party. Moxie Fab World - Mixy-Matchy Style Challenge, Sunday {Fun}day - Linky Party

Thank you so much for peeking in! I appreciate it so much! 

~Tammy~

The Ribbon Reel #55 - Happy Birthday

Hi!

{This is my second post of the day, if you are looking for the DeNami Designs Patterned Paper Blog Hop click here)

Hard to believe it's time for another challenge at The Ribbon Reel already! Zuzana is our host and she has asked that we create a card with pearls, plus ribbon, lace and twine. The Pearls can be adhesive, brads, pins...whatever your heart desires as long as you show us your treasured pearls.

Here is what I created today.

The Supplies from The Ribbon Reel used:

Mauve Mesh Two Tone Ribbon

Ivory Button Twine

I started with a white card base next adding my white lattice rectangle cut.  I added some patterned paper from Pink Paislee Bayberry cottage collection to the center. I stamped DeNami Designs Decorative Crest Circle with Peeled Paint distress ink onto my green cardstock. I added three beautiful rose buds to the center embellishing with some pearls from my stash. I die-cut a fancy flourish adding to the top of my Decorative Crest. 

I tied a double Mauve Mesh bow which I further embellished with an Ivory Button Twine double bow, vintage pearl button and a sentiment tag stamped using DeNami Designs Thoughtful Greeting Set. I just love how perfect these little sentiments are for tags. :-) A final finishing touch was adding some crochet trim across the top. 

Here is the new inspiration photo to kick start your mojo.

Please head over to The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog to see what the other talented ladies have created for you.  We hope you join us in the gallery over the next two weeks for your chance to win some Ribbon Reel goodness. 

Have a good evening!

~Tammy~

The Ribbon Reel #54 - Thanks

Hi and Good Evening!

Welcome to another bi-weekly challenge at The Ribbon Reel! It's Jeanne's turn to host and she ask us to use the colors in the inspiration photo - Violet and Green add ribbon and a flower. 

Here is my take:

The Ribbon Reel Supplies used:

Silky Crush Parrot Green

Purple Button Twine

Dark Lilac Cherry Blossom

White and Lilac Gingham Button

I used a sentiment from Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler inside of my chipboard frame that I cut using my Cricut from a recycled cereal box. I painted the frame with white acrylic paint which I sanded. A final touch to the frame was adding some chunky glitter and a button.

Below is the inspiration photo! I would love to have this cart in my yard! 

Please head over to The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog to see what the other talented ladies have created for you.  We hope you join us in the gallery over the next two weeks for your chance to win some Ribbon Reel goodness. 

I am just getting this in under the wire at My Craft Spot - Ribbon and Twine challenge. Sisterhood of Crafters - Say it Loud! D.L. Art - Anything Goes Linky Party. Sunday {Fun}day - Linky Party.

Thank you for visiting me!

~Tammy~ 

The Ribbon Reel #53 - Spring Joy and a "Green" recycled card...

Hi!

It's a new challenge at The Ribbon Reel and Debbie is our host.  You are asked to use the colors in the inspiration photo plus a bunny and of course ribbon! 

The Ribbon Reel Supplies used:

10mm Yellow Small Check Gingham Ribbon

Ivory Button Twine

This is recycling at it's best: I had started a card for a challenge a month ago and due to a family emergency my "extra for fun" crafting time has been put on the back burner a bit, so I never completed the card.  I had the row of stamped flowers started along the bottom and that is where I stopped. The original card was going to have them stamped at the top as well as the sides, so when I saw the current challenge for The Ribbon Reel I was delighted to be able to use this card.  

I have several "green" things on this card. I cut the frame from a cereal box using my cricut and painted with acrylic paint and sanded the edges. I also cut the bunny image using my cricut and running through my Xyron to create a sticker to apply the glitter. Next I used a brown paper bag to cut my banner and layered all on the green patterned paper that was in my "scrap" pile. Finishing touches include adding, ribbon, buttons, twine and the sentiment Spring Joy from Paper Sweeties Jelly Bean Time. 

How about this darling inspiration photo!!!!

Please head over to The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog to see what the other talented ladies have created for you.  We hope you join us in the gallery over the next two weeks for your chance to win some Ribbon Reel goodness. 

Thank you for visiting me!

~Tammy~