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Simple Stories Vintage Woodlands Banner Tutorial

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Simple Stories Vintage Woodlands Banner Tutorial: Using Ephemera to Build a Scene

Hello, Friends!  Today’s Simple Stories Vintage Woodlands Banner Tutorial is going to use ephemera pieces to build a scene.  It’s such a quick and easy way to decorate your banner pennants!  I think you’ll look at  your ephemera pieces in a whole new way after we make this banner together.

A Walk in the Woods

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Growing up in New England, I enjoyed many a ramble through the woods.  No matter the season, the woods around our home offered a never ending array of beauty.  In winter,  the ground was  covered in blankets of snow that softened the landscape.  In springtime, fresh green buds came bursting onto the scene along with happy songbirds back from their winter migration.

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Summertime offered deep green leave that whispered gossip beneath a crystal blue sky.  But fall?  Fall was the best season of all to traipse along pine strewn paths as vibrant leaves softly fell to the ground.  You might spot a chipmunk peeping out from behind a fallen log.  Or on a very good day, you might even see a deer.

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I tried to capture the wonder of those woodland walks in today’s banner.

The Shaker Element

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This shaker frame was also quick and easy to make.  I’ll show you how in the video tutorial below.

Graphic 45 Tag and Pocket Dies

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Have you discovered that the Graphic 45 Tag and Pocket Dies make wonderful banner pennants?  That shaped edge adds a great deal of charm to the banner design.

TIP:  Cut the pocket base from cardstock.  Don’t fold as you would to make a pocket.  For a perfect fit on the liner paper, cut the pocket base from patterned paper.  Then trim 1/8″ from the left and right hand sides and 1/4″ from the top edge.  This fits the cardstock base perfectly, and eliminates the need to trim out that tricky bottom piece.

Simple Stories Banner Tutorial on YouTube

If you’d like to see how I built each scene with ephemera pieces, please grab a cuppa and enjoy this tutorial on my YouTube channel.

I hope you enjoyed seeing this banner come together, and would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below.

I’ll be back next week with out “Choose Your Own Adventure” card of the month featuring Simple Stories Vintage Woodlands and Graphic 45 Season to Celebrate.

You can find a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Mushroom Mansion Birthday Card

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Mushroom Mansion Birthday Card with Really Reasonable Ribbon & Stamperia Clockwise

Hello, Friends!  I made this Mushroom Mansion Birthday Card for our oldest son’s birthday.  He’s a very talented wood turner and mushroom boxes are one of his favorite things to make.  (You can find out about him HERE.)

How much do we love this happy little snail?  Peter has also created mushroom fairy houses complete with little snails like this one. So he was tickled with this cute card creation, and knew immediately that I was riffing off his adorable mushroom designs.  And I had a blast putting this design together.

Masculine Mushroom Mansion Card Tips and Tricks

Making a masculine card can be a tricky business.  But with a few easy tips and tricks you can pull it off with ease.

  • First, choose good papers.  These Stamperia Clockwise papers had a strong masculine vibe, so I knew they would help move this card design over into the masculine column.
  • Next, Choose good trims.  Instead of making a frilly bow (as I  usually do) I created a textured bow with twine and string.
  • Thirdly, use ribbon as a border instead of a bow.  I used a stitched burlap ribbon, but grosgrain ribbon would work beautifully here.
A Peek Inside

The pocket inside this easel card doubles as the stopper.  It’s one of my favorite tricks.  I could not believe it when I found this stamp sentiment in my stash.  Did Spellbinders know that my son’s company is called Deep Roots Workshop?   Then I created a little burlap string “nest” for my Mushroom wax seal.  After the wax set, I painted the ‘shrooms with copper acrylic paint.  So fun!

Changing Seasons….

Now I need to make a little announcement.  As many of  you know, our oldest daughter had her first baby in mid-June.  Oh, how I have enjoyed getting to know this precious grandson!  I’ve been going over to help her once a week ever since David was born.  Pure joy!

But now her maternity leave is up, and sadly, she must go back to work.  I have decided that I want to be able to help her out with childcare 3 or 4 days a week, depending on her schedule.  So I have had to cut back on my teams once again in order to keep the world spinning in place.

This is my last post as a member of the Really Reasonable Ribbon Design Team.  I can’t believe that I have been with this wonderful team for over 13 years!  I guess time really does fly when you are having fun.

I will also be stepping down from the Spellbinders team at the end of October.  That has been another really fun crafty adventure for me!

Not disappearing…just downsizing!

Rest assured, I will continue to post my Wonderful Wednesday tutorials.  Button Farm Club Quarterly Card Kits are also on my schedule, and I will try to fit in other kits as I have time.  So I’m not disappearing….just downsizing for a season so I can help my daughter and care for my precious grandson.

Just wanted to let y’all know so you don’t worry!

You can find a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks for stopping by, friends!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Pumpkin Patch Scarecrow Card

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Pumpkin Patch Scarecrow Card Folio for the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop

Hello, Friends!  This Pumpkin Patch Scarecrow Card Folio is my inspiration piece for the Really Reasonable Ribbon September Blog Hop.  Welcome to the hop! You should be coming here from Gloria’s lovely blog.

I dressed my card up with Brown Glitz Ribbon, Pumpkin Baker’s Twine, Mixed Earth Tone Mulberry Flowers and burlap string, all from the Really Reasonable Ribbon Shop.   Then I invited some Reneabouquets Layered Pumpkins and Beautiful Board Scarecrow to the party.  So fun!  (You can find a linked supply list below this post.)

Ribbon Borders and String Bows

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Ribbon is such a versatile crafting supply!  You can tie it into bows, of course, but you can also use it to create borders that help draw the eye to design elements on a card.  This Brown Glitz Ribbon Border helps make the laser cut title pop off the page.  The easy way to attach a ribbon border to a card is with Scor-Tape.  Don’t you just love it when a simple trick like this one elevates a card design?

And not all bows have to be tied with ribbon!  Burlap string and Baker’s Twine are perfect selections for fall bows.  They add texture, color and are very easy to make.  Here’s how I make these twine bows,

  • First,  cut even lengths of Pumpkin Baker’s Twine and Olive and Natural Burlap String.  About 18″ is a good length for a 3″ bow.
  • Next, gather the strings together and make sure they are laying smooth and straight.
  • Now, set the posts on your Bow-it-All Tool for 3″ bows and tie as usual.

Easy, right?

A Peek Inside

Dress up the inside of your card with more pretty fall papers.  And don’t forget to add a pocket!

If you make a pocket, you have to put something in it, right? How about a cute little gift wallet with room for a tea bag, honey crystals and flower seeds inside?  That ought to do the trick!

On With the Hop!

You could be the winner of a $10 gift certificate and the digital stamp bundle of your choice just for hopping along with the RRR Design Team.  Simply visit the blogs in the hop, leave a kind comment, and then finish up over on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.  Answer Bonnie’s Question of the Month, and you’ll be entered to win the prize.

Now hop on over to see what paper pretties Cheryl has prepared for you.  She will guide you to the next stop on the hop.

Don’t forget to check out the linked supply list below this post.

Enjoy the hop, friends!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Prim House Shaker Card

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Prim House Shaker Card with Really Reasonable Ribbon Burlap String Border

Hello, Friends!  Today I have a happy little Prim House Shaker Card to share with you.  Would you like to learn how to use burlap string from Really Reasonable Ribbon  to create a fun fiber element on your cards?  Well, then, you are in luck, because that is what today’s post is all about.

I purchased this Simple Stories Hearth and Home collection a few years back so that I could create a recipe album to display in my kitchen.  Surprise, surprise…I actually DID it, and had some lovely scraps left over.  This little Prim House frame has been on my mind for a while, and I decided to dig it out the other day to use as a shaker frame.  It was a little bit plain for my tastes, so I paired it up with another chipboard frame  to try to spice things up a little.

The end result was still a little bland…but then I had a great idea…and that is what I want to share with you today.

Burlap String Borders

Don’t you  love it when a simple technique makes a big difference in a design outcome? (You could make these burlap string borders in any color of burlap string!)  Here are the quick and easy steps for adding burlap string borders to a card design.

  • First, create a 5″ x 7″ top fold card base from 110# cardstock.
  • Then create a 4 7/8″ x 6 7/8″ card front, but do not adhere it to the card base yet.
  • Now place a large chipboard frame over your background panel.  My frame was a real Plain Jane, so I tore strips of floral designer paper and adhered on the right hand side and on the bottom.
  • Next, create your shaker element using the Prim house and adhere inside the larger frame.
  • Then use Scor-Tape to adhere the loose end of burlap string to the back side of the card front.  Wrap the twine around the side and/or the base as many times as you like. (I went 5 times) then adhere the other loose end on the back.
  • Finish things off with a cute button in the corner.
  • Add a pop of color with Copper and Cream Plaid Ribbon, burlap string bow, and another button.
A Peek Inside

Dress up the inside of  your card with a little flap element and a sweet little pocket.  There’s plenty of room to add a photo behind the flap.  Maybe a first day of school photo would look cute here.  What do you think?

A printed recipe card from the paper collection makes a cute note card…or you can add your favorite fall cookie recipe here.  Then make a little tea wallet and add it to the mix.

Quick, easy and oh, so cute!  Hope you enjoyed it, too.

You can find a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks for stopping by, friends!

Cheerio,

kathy

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Honey Bees Fall Flowers and Ribbon

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Honey Bees, Fall Flowers and Ribbon

Hello, Friends!  This cheery greeting card features Honey Bees, Fall Flowers, and Ribbon from my favorite ribbon shop: Really Reasonable Ribbon.  It’s sweet and simple in design, but sure to brighten up your day.

Here’s a quick “recipe” for this card:

  • First, create a 6 1/8″ square card base with kraft cardstock.
  • Next, stitch a 4 1/2″ panel of Carta Bella Fall Fun sunflower paper over a 6×6 panel of green dots.
  • Die cut a large doily from kraft paper, brush with white paint, and adhere in the card center.
  • Now, wrap this panel with Brown Glitz Ribbon and adhere to the card front.  I like to use Scor-Tape to hold my ribbon in place.
  • Create a collaged focal image with stickers and ephemera from Photoplay Meadow’s Glow paper collection.
  • Embellish with a large honeybee charm and a little crystal gem.
Brown Glitz Ribbon and Mixed Earth Tone Chrysanthemums

Now comes the fun part!  Create the bow cluster with autumn hued Chrysanthemums and Brown Glitz Ribbon.  I love the subtle shine of this pretty ribbon.  And even though it is a wide ribbon, it still ties beautiful bows.

A Peek Inside

 

I can’t remember the last time I created a card without a pocket or a flap page, or a hidden panel!  Creating the inside of a card is as much fun for me as designing the outside.  This card has a fun flap page and a pocket!

TIP:  Create a pocket for the seed packet with an ephemera tag.  Simply adhere 3 sides of the tag to the back of the flap, then tuck the seed pack inside.

TIP:  Dress up a blank sentiment panel with a strip of designer paper and a little tag.

Can you guess what’s inside this handmade envelope?  Well, if you guessed a tea bag (Lady Grey) and some honey crystals, you’d be right on target!

TIP: Try tying the envelope closed with a bit of Natural Burlap String.  I like to use 2 strands.  Once the bow has been tied, tied knots in the string ends to keep things neat and tidy.

I can’t believe we are at the end of August already!  Time to pull out those fall ribbons, papers and embellishments and celebrate my favorite crafting season!  You’ll be seeing LOTS of fall projects for the next several weeks.

You can find a linked supply list below this post.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

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