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!
Cheerio,
kathy
Catching up on your blog and saw this beauty! Said it once and I’ll say it again – this color combo is spectacular for Christmas – so unique!
WOW Kathy, the front of this card should be in a snow globe. Truly breath taking. I love it. You never cease to amaze me with your talents. This card is definitely extra special.
Pink and Christmas just don’t compute in my creative brain, but I am so appreciating all your gorgeous work on this project!!! You’ve achieved a perfect combination of vintage and shabby chic with wonderful results. Thanks for all these easy to follow instructions…much appreciated!
Lovely details on this gorgeous project!
So beautiful and love allof your lavish details like the woodland pine, shell buttons, and ribbons!!!
Always love your cards! Love the wintry scene!
Oh my!!! Your project is totally stunning!!! <3
Love the colors of this month’s RRR release and, even more, the beautiful way you’ve used these colors, Kathy. The Stamperia papers are delightful and combine so well with the ribbon. Your folio design shows them so well. Especially like the fold-out and the mini envelope. tfs
Hi ya Kathy – so beautiful is this piece of art work – you amaze me with all of your creativity and using the ribbons added a special touch to your beautiful piece of art – someone is going to be doing that happy dance! TFS
Christmas in pink. Wonderfully magical. Great ribbon selection.
Another beauty! The scene surrounded by the ribbons and flowers is gorgeous! You’ve done it again!
i love this paper and you made the most perfect thing with it..i agree with the other lady…i wanted the teacups and this…but they were both gone booooooo
LOVE the nontraditional colors, and the soft tones…romantic and festive. LOVE that snowflake sticking out and of course the bottle brush tree. Beautiful!
Wowie, stunning work of art as usual! I never tire of your beautiful projects.
Stunning!! Always so much wonderful detail in your cards and the flower and bow cluster is gorgeous!!
WOW! This is gorgeous!!
Oh Kathy I’m there!!!! Inside that beautiful house looking out at the wonderful scenes around me. Your card is stunning and I love the inside too and there is the robin for my treasured memories. Beautiful just beautiful. Stamperia do some wonderful designs Thank you my friend.xx
Oh my! Another awesome paper beauty. I’ve had my eye on this pink collection. 😉 Yesterday I made one of your Jingle tags, using Stamperia Botanic Christmas in place of the Authentique. I can’t wait to make more. You’ve inspired me to get out the embossing folders and powders too. Thank you for all that you do.
Another ‘stuffed with goodness’ folio Kathy…I don’t know how you do it – absolutely gorgeous. Do you mind me asking if there are a few blog posts where you give instructions for the actual folio or would you consider a post on just that..Some different folio bases that take the fabulous layers (no harm in asking 🙂
Absolutely stunning – I don’t know what it takes to get to your shop before things are sold! You have to let me know when you’re going to post so I can set my alarm for 2am!
I love the way this looks – and I want to give one exactly like it to my mother for Christmas. Now that you’ve sold yours, I’ve ordered the RRRibbon package and the Stamperia package – and this darn thing is gonna cost a hundred bucks by the time I’m all done. LOL LOL LOL
But, it’s so charming – and romantic – and right perfect for mother. Thanks, as always, for your inspiration!
Just stunning Kathy!!
Such a gorgeous card Kathy! I’m really loving this pink Christmas papers! And the ribbons are beautiful too! Just luv all your extra details outside and inside! So beautiful! Hugs, Suzy Q
Fabulous. So many great details inside and out.