Stamperia Pink Christmas Ice Skates for Really Reasonable Ribbon

Hello, Friends! These Stamperia Pink Christmas Ice Skates are so dreamy when matched up with ribbon from the Really Reasonable Ribbon December Ribbon Club. Growing up in Vermont, I had to wear my older brother’s black hand me down hockey skates. Not exactly inspiring for a young girl who imagined herself to be a graceful swan. The reality is, I tumbled my way across the ice while pushing an old broom in front of me for balance. But a girl can dream…and this card is the stuff dreams are made of!

A Note About the Product

You know how you sometimes get down to the last few bits of a paper collection, and you combine it with another collection that matches it really well? I don’t do it very often, but because Stamperia Pink Christmas and Sweet Christmas were so very similar, I did combine them. I only had a few bits and pieces of Sweet Christmas left. The skates image is from that collection along with a few bits and pieces of border and such. Sadly, Sweet Christmas is no longer available…or if it is, I cannot find it in stock. So please forgive me for that oversight on my part.

Stamperia Pink Christmas Ice Skates: The Basics

This is a 5″ x 7″ top fold card with a 3/4″ spine. Machine stitching, paper doilies, glittery die cut stars and soft pink posies amp up the shabby chic vibe.

TIP: Create a shabby chic border by layering Mineral Ice Checkerboard Satin Ribbon with Aqua Shell Print Satin Ribbon along the top edge of the card. Tuck the ends of the ribbon behind the card panel to create a finished look.

Tie a triple loop bow from the Shell Print Satin and top with petite posies and silver glitter jingle bells. The Zutter Bow it All Tool makes it easy to tie these bountiful bows.

Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Ice skates and mini jingle bells top this tag. Hold everything in place with a bit of Iridescent Metallic String.

Stamperia Pink Christmas Ice Skates: A Peek Inside

Don’t forget to use ribbon inside your card! It makes a great closure for this little gift folio.

These sweet gift card folios are a wonderful way to present a little Christmas Cheer. I’ve filled this one up with some cookies, a Santa spoon, peppermint stick, honey stick, chocolate and tea. Have several of these folios on hand during the holidays because they make wonderful last minute gifts.

I hope I’ve shared some tips, tricks and ideas that you can use in your own crafty adventures. If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below. And here’s a link to an older Stamperia Pink Christmas project.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio: Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop

Hello, Ribbon Lovers! Welcome to the RRR November Blog Hop. You should be coming here from Karen’s lovely blog. I have such a treat for you today! This Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio sparkles and shines with shabby chic charm. I’ve dressed it up in its holiday best using dreamy ribbons from the November Ribbon Club Assortment.

This card feels like a magical portal back in time to a peaceful, simple, cozy Christmas! It measures 5 3/4″ x 7 3/4″ x 1/2″ and is richly layered with papers, images, ribbons, flowers and all the shabby chic elements I love the most. Don’t you want to spend the holidays in this serene and scenic spot?

Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio: The Layers

To create this rich, layered look follow these simple steps:

First cut a 5 5/8″ mat from soft teal cardstock. Distress the edges and ink with Worn Lipstick Distress Ink.
Next, cut a 5 1/2″ mat from soft pink cardstock and repeat the distressing steps.
Now cut a 5 1/4″ layer of the pink and aqua mixed media background page from Pink Christmas. (The one with the squirrels on the back side).
Then stitch or adhere all 3 layers together .
Add a layer of white crochet lace from the ribbon club assortment along the border edge of the patterned paper.

Now fussy cut the image from the paper collection and back with dimensionals like foam tape or waste chipboard.
Use postage stamp shaped scissors to cut out the stamp images and layer behind the focal along with the “Christmas” banner.
Adhere a white glitter snowflake in the upper left hand corner of the card.
Then adhere all the other layers in place.

Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio: The Bow Cluster

Here’s how I created this deliciously shabby chic bow cluster.

First tie a 3.5″ double loop bow with 5/8″ White Shimmer Satin. Adhere to the card base.
Now tie a 3.5″ double loop bow with 3/8″ Light Pink Organza/Satin Center Ribbon. Adhere in the center of the White Shimmer Satin Bow.
Twist the stems of 3 Pretty Flori Mulberry Flowers (currently out of stock) together and adhere to the top of the bow cluster.
Tuck in some White Bead/Berry Spray Clusters.
Tie white jingle bells together with Gold Metallic Baker’s Twine. Tuck into the bow cluster, securing with hot glue.
To add snowy effects to the flowers, dry brush with ivory acrylic paint.

Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio: Detail Shots

This little vignette is created on top of a slice of wood my son cut from a branch. First, I painted the surface with Picket Fence Distress Paint. Then I added some Ranger Crackle Texture Paste and Clear Rock Candy Distress Glitter to the edges. Then I adhered the mini Woodland Tree, some more bead/berry clusters and a vintage button from my stash. Next, I adhered the entire assemblage to a cut apart from the paper collection, backed it with foam adhesive and adhered in place. A few more shell buttons from my stash, some icy branches and a touch of Diamond Stickles and dry brushing with acrylic paint complete the card.

Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio: A Peek Inside

I’ve “tied things up” inside with more of that lovely light pink organza/satin center ribbon. Ooh la la!

Here’s a sweet spot to tuck Christmas photos and memories.

And a pocket filled with darling goodies.

This mini envelope is so sweet tied with Light Pink Organza/Satin Center Ribbon!

More little goodies tucked inside!

Some sweet vintage buttons are the final treat.

On With the Hop

The entire RRR team has prepared a banquet of ribbony inspiration for you today, all created with the gorgeous November Ribbon Club Assortment.

Hop by each blog and leave a lovely comment. Then finish the hop at the RRR Blog, answer Bonnie’s question of the month and your name will be entered into a drawing to win your very own Ribbon Club Assortment.

If you haven’t signed up for the Ribbon Club yet, now is a great time to ask Santa to add it to your stocking! It will be like Christmas every single time your Ribbon Club assortment arrives! You can find all the details HERE.

Now it’s time for you to pop on over and see what delightful treats the inventive Linsey has in store for you today!

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.

And if you’re interested in purchasing this Stamperia Pink Christmas Card Folio, you can find it in my ETSY shop.

Thanks for stopping by!