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Really Reasonable Ribbon July 2021 Blog Hop

PhotoPlay Tulla and Norbert Sweet as Honey Mini Album by Kathy Clement Photo 01

Tulla & Norbert Sweet as Honey MIni Album for the Really Reasonable Ribbon July 2021 Blog Hop

Hello, Friends! Welcome to the Really Reasonable Ribbon July 2021 Blog Hop! You should be coming here from Ginny’s fabulous blog. This month we are playing with the Sizzlin’ Summer Ribbon Club Assortment.

The summer vibe is strong in this vibrant collection of ribbons. Yellow Bold Checked Plaid and Jasmine Delicate Stitched Satin ribbons are the perfect playmates for this whimsical mini album. The adorable papers are from Photoplay Paper’s Sweet as Honey collection. Let’s take a closer look at how I used these ribbons in this project.

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I love to use ribbons as a closure on my mini albums. It’s pretty, it’s quick and it’s easy! Here’s how to do it:

First, find the center point on the front of your mini album.
Next, wrap 1/2″ Scor-Tape from the front edge, over the spine and all the way to the back edge of the album. Be sure to leave about 1 6″ overhang on each end so you can tie a pretty bow.
Now, adhere the Jasmine Delicate Stitched Satin Ribbon over the Scor-Tape. Burnish in place to make sure it grips well.
Then, repeat this step with 1/4″ Scor-Tape. Place the Scor-Tape in the center of the Jasmine Delicate Stitched Satin Ribbon.
Now, adhere the 3/8″ Yellow Bold Check Ribbon over the Jasmine Ribbon. This time you will only leave about 2 inches hanging over the sides.
Finish the closure by tying knots in the ends of the yellow ribbon. Now you can tie a bow with the Jasmine ribbon.

The Bow Cluster

Use your Bow-it-All Tool to tie a triple loop bow with the Jasmine Ribbon. Then adhere this next to the shaker frame using a hot glue gun. Next, tie a double loop bow with the Yellow Bold Check ribbon. Adhere this right on top of the knot in the Jasmine bow. Top it off with a fancy button.

The Spine

Do you love dangles on a spine as much as I do? These are also easy to create. Wrap the spine with a long piece of the Yellow Bold Check Ribbon. Tie a square knot at the top, then trim the tails. Next, string a series of charms on mini vintage safety pins and secure the pin through the knot. Then top it off with a small Jasmine bow and button.

A Quick Peek Inside

Because it’s so much easier to see how an album like this works in a video, I’ve prepared a short tour for you on YouTube. I hope you enjoy!

On With the Hop!

Now hop on over and see what paper pretties Cheryl has in store for you. Once you have visited all the blogs in the hop, finish up over at Really Reasonable Ribbon so you can answer Bonnie’s Question of the Month and be entered in the drawing for a free Sizzlin’ Summer Ribbon Club Assortment!

If you haven’t joined the RRR Monthly Ribbon Club yet, this is a great time to join! Pretty soon Bonnie will be rolling out her fabulous ribbons for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. You can get them delivered right to your door. You can find out how to join HERE.

Have fun hopping!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Really Reasonable Ribbon
PhotoPlay Paper
- Tulla and Norbert Sweet as Honey
  - 12×12 Paper Pack (sold out, but you can buy the individual papers)
  - Ephemera
  - Sweet as Honey Etched Dies
  - 12×12 Pre-colored Die Cut Sheet
- Build an Album 6×6 Maker’s Series
Tim Holtz Vignette Frame
Clear Cardstock (acetate)
1/4″ foam tape
Queen Bee Shaker Mix
buttons
Charms from my stash

Really Reasonable Ribbon June 2021 Blog Hop

Really Reasonable Ribbon June 2021 Blog Hop: Living the Sweet Life Bee Themed Botanical Card

Hello, Friends! Welcome to the Really Reasonable Ribbon June 2021 Blog Hop! You should be coming here filled with fresh inspiration after visiting Ginny’s amazing blog. The June Ribbon Club Assortment celebrates the trendy Southwest Vibe. But don’t you just love how versatile the Ribbon Club assortments are? I used the Raw Silk Delicate Stitched Satin Ribbon from the club to make this botanical bee themed card. How cool is that?

Lots of great ribbon in this beautiful assortment!

The Sweet Life Bee Themed Botanical Card

Bee Themed Botanical Card Simple Stories Farmhouse Garden Reneabouquets by Kathy Clement for Really Reasonable Ribbon Photo 01

It’s full on summer here in North Carolina, even though the calendar says it’s still springtime. We’ve planed our garden, and big fat bumblebees are enjoying helping us pollenate the tomato plants. This inspired me to make this 6×6 mixed media botanical card.

Really Reasonable Ribbon June 2021 Blog Hop Kathy Clement Photo 01

The colors in Simple Stories Farmhouse Garden collection are so vibrant that I decided to tame them down a bit with this Raw Silk Delicate Stitched Satin Bow. It’s the color of spun honey, and I just love the way it creates a sense of calm in the middle of this paper garden.

Top your Raw Silk Bow with a Natural Burlap String Bow to add some extra texture and contrast to the card design.

A Peek Inside

I carried the botanical theme inside the card with more designer papers and a simple stamped sentiment. There’s plenty of room to write a note on the blank sentiment panel so the card can be used for all occasions.

On With the Hop

Now hop on over and see what paper pretties Cheryl has in store for you. Be sure to finish the hop over on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog. You can answer Bonnie’s Question of the Month to be entered into a drawing for your own Southwest Vibe Ribbon Club Assortment.

If you’re not a member of the Ribbon Club yet, you can find out how easy and affordable it is to join HERE.

To comment, please click on the blue “REPLIES” button found just below the title at the top of the page. Thanks!

You’ll find a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks so much for hopping along with us!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Really Reasonable Ribbon Southwest Vibe Ribbon Club Assortment
Natural Burlap String
Simple Stories Simple Vintage Farmhouse Garden Collection
Reneabouquets
Little Birdie Flowers Gianna Shabby Chic

Heartfelt Creations May 2021 Alumni Blog Hop

Heartfelt Creations Sweet Magnolia Shaker Card by Kathy Clement PHoto 01

Heartfelt Creations May 2021 Alumni Blog Hop: Sweet Magnolia Shaker Card

Hello, Friends! Welcome to the Heartfelt Creations May 2021 Alumni Blog Hop! The hop starts here and continues through Monday, May 31 at 11:55 PM EDT. Get ready for loads of crafty inspiration, tips, tricks and ideas as you hop along with the Heartfelt Creations Alumni Team.

One comment from a mystery blog will be chosen to win a $25 Heartfelt Creations Gift Card! So be sure to visit all the blogs in the hop. Get inspired, leave some crafty love behind, and maybe you will be the lucky winner.

The winner will be announced on the Heartfelt Creations Blog and Facebook page on Wednesday, June 2nd. If you are the winner, please claim your prize by emailing [email protected]. Please write “Winner of the May 2021 Alumni Blog Hop” in the subject line of your e-mail. You will have 72 hours from the time the winner is announced to claim your prize.

Now let’s talk about how I made this Sweet Magnolia Shaker Card as my inspiration piece for the hop.

Sweet Magnolia Shaker Card: The Basics

Heartfelt Creations Sweet Magnolia Shaker Card Tutorial by Kathy Clement Photo 01

First, cut (2) 5″ x 8 1/2″ panels from cream cardstock. Overlap the 5″ ends about 1/4″ and adhere with Dries Clear Adhesive.
Now place this long panel on your scoring tool and score at 7″ and 7 3/4″. Fold along the 3/4″ score line and score again at 7″ and 7 3/4″. This flap will become a box pocket on the inside of the card.
Next, cut a 4 7/8″ x 6 7/8 panel of designer paper from the Sweet Magnolia paper pad. This will be the card front. But don’t glue it down until after the card is completed.

The Shaker Element

Now we will create the shaker element.

First, die cut the Heartfelt Creations Decorative Circle Frame from cream cardstock. Use the largest circle insert to create the opening.
Now, use the largest Circle Basics Large Die to cut a piece of clear cardstock. Adhere this to the back of the Decorative Circle Frame with Dries Clear Adhesive.
Next, place 3 rows of 1/8″ foam strips around the opening.
Then place your shaker mix on the panel of designer paper that was cut in the previous step. Carefully align the shaker frame over the shaker mix and gently press in place.

Making the Sweet Magnolia Blossoms

Now we get to do the fun part! Make some Sweet Magnolia Blooms to adorn your shaker element.

First, stamp 4 sets of Magnolia Blooms and Leaves on Flower Specialty Paper. I used Memento London Fog Ink for the flowers and Library Green Archival ink for the leaves.
Now sponge on a little Shell Pink Adirondack Ink in the center and along the edges of each Magnolia Blossom Layer. If you don’t have Shell Pink, substitute the palest shade of pink ink from your stash.
Sponge the leaves with Olive Archival Ink.
Then die cut the flower layers and leaves using the Sweet Magnolia Dies.
Place the flower layers and leaves in the 3-D embossing tray and run through your die cutting machine following your machine’s sandwich guidelines.
Pierce the center of each blossom with the piercing tool and thread with large stamens.
Stack the layers and secure with adhesive.

TIP: Add a touch of shine with Nuvo Toasted Almond Mousse. Place a small amount on your non-stick surface, spritz with water and paint on with a brush.

A Peek Inside

Here’s a look at the inside of the card. Notice how I used the frame from the Decorative circle on the top. This creates a nice space to write a personal message.

The box pocket on the bottom of the card is a tea party for one. Tea, cookies, chocolate, honey, a little note card and a lovely vintage demitasse spoon turn this card into a gift. If you don’t know how to create a box pocket, you can find a tutorial HERE.

On With the Hop!

Now hop on over and see what paper pretties Carole has in store for you. You’ll find the complete blog hop list below:

Kathy – YOU ARE HERE

You’ll find a linked supply list below this post.

To leave a comment: Click on the blue REPLIES link just below the title at the top of this page.

I hope I’ve shared some tips, tricks and ideas you can use in your next crafty adventure! Thanks so much for hopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Heartfelt Creations
- Sweet Magnolia Collection
  - 12×12 Paper Pad
  - Sweet Magnolia Blooms Cling Stamps
  - Matching Sweet Magnolia Blooms Dies
  - Shaping Mold
- Circle Basics Large Dies
- Decorative Circle Frames
- Specialty Flower Making Paper
- Deluxe Flower Shaping Tools
- Sponge Daubers
- Clear Cardstock
- Dries Clear Adhesive
- 1/8 Foam Strips
- Nuvo Toasted Almond Mousse
- Large Rose Hip Stamens
- Rajni Chawla Crystal Clear Glitter
Really Reasonable Ribbon
Shaker Mix

Heartfelt Creations April 2021 Alumni Blog Hop

Heartfelt Creations Floral Shoppe Springtime Urn Folio by Kathy Clement Photo 01

Heartfelt Creations April 2021 Alumni Blog Hop: Springtime Floral Shoppe Folio

Hello, Friends! Welcome to the Heartfelt Creations April 2021 Alumni Blog Hop! The hop starts here and runs through 11:55 PM on Monday, May 3rd 2021. At that time, we will randomly choose a comment from a mystery blog to win a $25 Heartfelt Creations Gift Card! How exciting is that? Be sure to check the Heartfelt Creations Blog and Facebook Page on Wednesday May 5th because that is where the winner will be announced. The winner will then have 72 hours to claim the prize. If you are the lucky winner, simply email [email protected] and write “Winner of the April 2021 Alumni Hop” in the subject line.

Floral Shoppe Springtime Folio

Have you had a chance to play with the fabulous Floral Shoppe Collection yet? This is probably one of my all time favorite collections! It’s just so easy to put together a beautiful project with these papers, stamps and dies. I created a winter floral urn a few months ago, so I decided to make a Springtime urn for this hop.

Would you like to know my sneaky trick? Instead of stamping each image and floral filler, simply die cut them from the paper pad! So easy! Then I just add a little Crystal Clear Glitter or Prills to the individual flowers using my Art Institute Dries Clear. This creates wonderful dimension in a floral arrangement!

Delightful Daisies

Daisies are the perfect flower for springtime projects. Here’s how I made these cheery yellow daisies.

First, stamp Delightful Daisies on Specialty Floral Paper using green ink.
Next, while the ink is still wet, heat emboss with clear powder.
Then swipe Distress Inks on a non-stick craft mat. I chose to work with Scattered Straw, Squeezed Lemonade and Mustard Seed. Spritz the ink with a mister bottle until little beads of moisture form. Then tap or swipe the stamped images through the ink. Let them dry naturally, or gently dry with your heat gun if you are impatient like me.
Now die cut the Delightful Daisies with the matching die.
Shape the petals with the Golf Tool Shaping Kit.
Then fill the center of each flower with hot glue and glass beads.

Buttons and Bows

Wrap the spine of the folio with 1/4″ yellow gingham ribbon. Tie a knot, then top it with a bow and a posy. Leave the tails long, and adhere buttons along the length to add a playful feel to the project.

A Peek Inside

Add a blank card front and pocket to the inside of the card. This gives you a great place to write a personal message, and tuck in a thoughtful gift.

TIP: Dress up a tea bag with a scrap of designer paper, then tuck in a little demitasse spoon to go with it. You can do the same thing with a Ghiradelli Chocolate square. Add a little honey stick, and your card is now a gift.

On With the Hop

Here’s the line up for the Heartfelt Creations April 2021 Alumni Hop. I’ve had a sneak peek at some of these projects, and let me assure you…you are about to be amazed and inspired by the beautiful projects coming your way!

Kathy Clement – YOU ARE HERE

Carole Wright- http://theprettypaperpatisserie.blogspot.com/2021/04/30th-april-heartfelt-creations-alumni.html

Alissa Wells –http://willrunforstamps.blogspot.com/2021/04/cherry-blossom-retreat-heartfelt.html

Candy Slabaugh – http://candyscreationsblog.blogspot.com/

Vicki Dutcher – https://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/search/label/Heartfelt%20Creations

Oksana Clegg – https://everydaycrafting.blogspot.com/

Monica Edwards – http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

Amarilys Doria – https://amadrian8.blogspot.com/search/label/Heartfelt%20Creations

Lisa Gregory – https://what-a-beautiful-mess.blogspot.com/

Emily Niehaus – https://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/

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

To leave a comment on this post, please scroll back up to the top of this page and click on the blue “REPLIES” button. You will find it just under the title.. Thanks so much!

Enjoy the hop!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

Heartfelt Creations February 2021 Alumni Blog Hop

Heartfelt Creations February 2021 Alumni Blog Hop: Lush Lilac Hanging Pocket Card

Hello, Friends! Welcome to the Heartfelt Creations February 2021 Alumni Blog Hop! The hop starts here and continues through Monday, March 1st at 11:55PM EST.

We have a wonderful hop lined up for you this month, filled with lots of tips, tricks and “rt from the heart” inspiration from our amazing Alumni Team! Be sure to visit each blog in the list. Why? Because one sweet comment from a mystery blog will be randomly selected to win a $25 Heartfelt Creations gift card! Now that is something to get excited about!

The winner of the gift card will be announced at the top of this blog post on Wednesday, March 3rd. Heartfelt Creations will also announce the winner on their blog and Facebook page at that time. If you are the winner, claim your prize by emailing [email protected] within 72 hours of the announcement. Please write “Winner of the Heartfelt Creations February 2021 Alumni Hop” in the subject line.

Now, let’s get this party started!

Lush Lilac Hanging Pocket Card

The cold February weather has me dreaming of springtime. So I broke out my Lush Lilac collection and welcomed Spring into my studio! This little creation is part card, part tag, part wall hanging. I call it a hanging pocket card. Here’s how it comes together.

First, mat a 4 3/4″ x 6 3/4″ panel of Lush Lilac paper on slightly larger panels of green white and lavender cardstock.

Next, fussy cut the corner from the tag collage patterned paper. Follow the natural lines created by the images.
Now cut the ledger paper design away from the corner. Fussy cut around the lilac stem as seen in this photo.
Then score 1/2″ flaps on the left hand side and the bottom of the corner to form a pocket.

Adhere the ledger behind the pocket as seen in this photo.
Now machine stitch the pocket onto the hanging pocket card base.
Die cut a decorative tag from the paper collection. Mat on cardstock. Top with ribbons and tuck into the pocket.
Layer a ticket and tag image in the left hand corner of the card front.

Lush Lilac Blooms

Now die cut a big pile of lilac blossoms from the paper collection using the Lush Lilac Die.
Then run the petals through the Lush Lilac 3-D shaping mold to add texture and dimension to the blossoms.
Spray the petals with Lavender Fields Glimmer Mist, or sponge with ink, if desired.
Then use a small stylus to create a little well in the center of each blossom
Next, fill the centers with Prills and arrange over the designer paper as seen here.
Stamp, die cut and shape Leafy Foliage and add to the floral displays.

The Flip Side

Heartfelt Creations Lush Lilac Hanging Pocket Card by Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 01

Decorate the back side of the hanging pocket card with more designer papers. Create a box style pocket (tutorial HERE) .

Then use your tags dies to create a sweet little shaker tag to tuck in the pocket. Create a border along the top edge of the hanging pocket card with ribbon and fancy trim. Then add a small hanger to the top. (This hanger is retired Melissa Frances.)

It’s really fun to make a card that doubles as a gift and as home décor! I definitely had a sunnier outlook on life after playing with all these lovely papers and supplies!