Big Bows

When Stampin' Up! retired the wide striped grosgrain ribbon I was devastated!  I still love it and think it makes a great focal point on a card.

While this looks like a traditional bow, it's actually not - surprise!  I made a loop and crossed over the ends then used the Antique brad to hold it all together in the centre so it looks like a real bow.

Supplies used:
Stamp Set: Happy Day
Cardstock: Crumb Came, Basic Black
DSP: First Edition (retired)
Wide Grosgrain Ribbon in Basic Black & Antique Brad
Scallop Circle punch - 1 1/4"
The flag ends on the banner are hand cut, but you can also use a square punch, just slide it along the card stock with one corner on an angle and punch.

Cheers
Karen

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Apothecary Art Artistry

Apothecary Art is a set of 6 stamps that coordinates with the Framelits, Labels Collection.

If you haven't used stamps with framelits yet, you're in for a treat.  Stamp first, then line up the framelit and cut out the image with the Big Shot. 

Tip:  Because framelits are narrow and move easily, once you've lined them up over your stamped image hold them in place with a Post-It note.   They are thin enough to not affect the cutting sandwich of the Big Shot and the glue is repositionable so it won't damage your project.

Here's a card I made using these products.

The flowers were coloured with markers.  I popped up the sentiment using Dimensionals.  And how gorgeous is that bow?  Thats the beauty of our 1cm wide Taffeta Ribbon, it ties so nicely!


Stamp Set
Apothecary Art (Item #127506 wood or #125527 clear)
Cardstock
Early Espresso #121686 & Whisper White #106549
Did you know these also come in an assorted pack? 20 sheets of A4, 2 each of 10 colours for only $11.95 Item #121699.
Ink
Red Riding Hood – marker available in Regals set only #119701
Old Olive – marker #100079
Early Espresso Classic Ink #126974
Designer Series Paper
Twitterpated #125406
Accessories
Labels Collection Framelits #125598 with  Big Shot #113439
1cm Taffeta Ribbon in Riding Hood Red 122988
Pearl Basic Jewels #119247

To see more cards using these supplies, pop back throughout the week.
Cheers
Karen

 

Antique Haberdashery

I just wanted to share this little gift I made for someone who loves old fashioned girly things.

Isn't it cute?  I got the idea at a craft show and thought it would be a great way to use up some of Stampin' Up!'s lovely ribbons and lace.  The frame and spools are all made from chipboard and I've painted everything in white acrylic that I watered down with spreader medium so it looks like a wash.   To age it somewhat and make the surface look textured I used the Tea Stain ink from Stampin' Up!'s Distress Essentials kit (R).  I also used sanding blocks to soften the look.

The lettering was preprinted and cut out from a piece of craft cardstock.  The numbers stamped are from the Calendar Alphabet and Numbers set.   I also used brads from SU's neutrals pack for the tops of each spool.

Happy Monday.  It's a windy day in Sydney so hope you are tucked up nice and warm somewhere.
Cheers
Karen