Really Reasonable Ribbon August Blog Hop: Golden Grove Botanical Card Folio

Hello, Ribbon Lovers! It’s time for another fabulous Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop. You should be hopping over from Karen’s lovely blog. This month, we are getting ready for fall with the gorgeous Autumn Harvest Ribbon Club Assortment. These luscious ribbons were the perfect playmate for the Golden Grove Botanical Card Folio that I’m sharing with you today. Just look at all these wonderful autumn hues.

Golden Grove Botanical Card Folio

Kaisercraft Golden Grove is the perfect partner for the Moss/Cream Plaid Ribbons in this assortment.

I added a 1/4″ spine to this 5″ x 7″ top fold card base, then loaded this Golden Grove Card Folio up with paper pretties and luscious ribbons.

Golden Grove Botanical Card Folio: The Ribbon Cluster

This is a triple bow cluster. I guess these gorgeous ribbons made me go all bow happy! The base layer is a double loop bow tied with 5./8″ Moss/Cream Plaid Ribbon. Then I tied a second double loop bow with 3/8″ Kiwi Checkerboard Satin Ribbon. This adds just a touch of shimmer to the bow cluster. Next, I tied a third double loop bow with Natural Burlap String. This adds a great rustic feel and texture to the bow cluster. Finally, I pulled some yellow posies from my stash and hot glued them in place.

A Peek Inside this Golden Grove Botanical Card Folio

Pockets make the perfect tuck spot for tags, sweets, gift cards and other fun surprises.

A snippet of 5/8″ Moss/Cream Plaid ribbon peeps out of this small pocket.

This large pocket is decorated with a small tag that I’ve topped with a cute tag/burlap string/button combo.

Hold this Moss Green/Cream Ribbon Closure in place with Scor-Tape. The mini folio measures 3.5″ x 5″. It’s a lovely size for small photos.

Wouldn’t this make a pretty autumn birthday card?

The inner pocket holds a lovely tea bag and still has lots of room for a gift card or personal note.

On with the Hop!

Now hop on over and see what paper pretties Cherry has in store for you. Then finish the hop up at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog. Be sure to answer Bonnie’s question of the month so that you can be entered to win your very own Autumn Harvest Ribbon Club Assortment.

Even if you don’t win the hop, you can still have this lovely ribbon assortment delivered to your front door. Just sign up for the Monthly Ribbon Club. It’s a great way to receive a scrumptious assortment of ribbons each and every month. You can find all the sign up info HERE.

I hope you found some crafting inspiration from this Golden Grove Botanical Card Folio project. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Happy Hopping!

Cheerio,

kathy

Really Reasonable Ribbon August Ribbon Club Collection: Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card

Hello, Ribbon Lovers! Summer is winding down here in North Carolina. While the afternoons are still quite hot, there’s a lovely coolness in the early morning and evening hours. The days are getting shorter, too. These subtle changes inspired me to create this Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card. My RRR Autumn Harvest Ribbon Club Assortment arrived in my mailbox just in time for me to make this pretty card/tag combo!

Usually, I put my pockets on the insides of my cards. But change is good for the soul. So, this time around I created a fun tag pocket on the front of a tall, skinny kraft card base.

This side fold card measures 4.25″ wide x 7″ tall. I tore a piece of Kaisercraft Golden Grove designer paper to create this rustic looking pocket. Moss/Cream 5/8″ wide plaid ribbon looks amazing with this paper collection!

The tag fits right inside, which is fun change of pace. I topped the tag with Moss/Cream Plaid ribbon and Ivory Crochet Lace. The flower cluster features a WOC Mixed Earth Tones Chrysanthemum and Cosmos. I sponged on some Wild Honey and Mustard Seed Distress Oxide Inks to increase the golden tones in the flowers.

Autumn Hues Tag Pocket Greeting Card: A Peek Inside

I have as much fun decorating the insides of my cards as I do the outside. Often, I will layer up scraps of designer paper to create a sort of collage effect as I did here.

This gift card pocket is tied shut with 3/8″ Moss/Cream Plaid Ribbon.

Use scraps of paper to create little pockets inside the 3″ square folio. Each pocket holds a little tag or journal spot. You could also add small treats or a gift card to each pocket.

How much fun will it be for the recipient of this card to open each section and find a yummy chocolate treat inside? I just love interactive elements in cards!

Are you ready for fall? It’s my favorite season of the year. While I get a little sad at the fact that the days are getting shorter, the promise of golden leaves, bright blue skies and cool, crisp air fills me with anticipation.

I hope I’ve shared some tips and tricks that you can use in your own crafty adventures. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Thanks for stopping by!