Blog Hop With Ribbon Resource and Cardmaker Magazine

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Can I tell you how excited I am to be hopping with two amazing companies today?  That's right, the Prima Ribbonista's from May Arts Ribbon and the online retail store, Ribbon Resource, have joined forces with Cardmaker Magazine for a fun blog hop and of course, prizes will be involved!

I'll have all the details at the end of my post and the hop line-up as well, but first, let me share my project with you.  I promise, I'll be brief!

For the Valentine themed hop, I've made a Scalloped Heart Shaped Card which can be displayed with it's own die cut stand.  Plus, I'll be featuring some of my favorite products and ribbon from The Ribbon Resource.

The ribbons I've used today include:

 SM-10 Natural Burlap String (10")

412-31 Silver/White Baker's Twine (10")

A487-58-17 5/8" Pink Adhesive Rosettes ( 1 pc.)

FF-5-31  1.5"Sheer Silver Glitter Dot Ribbon (10")

First, I chose some pretty heart stamps from Two Paper Divas called String of Hearts, stamped onto watercolor paper, then embossed with clear embossing ink.

Next, I grabbed a few of my favorite Tombow dual brush markers and started coloring.  When I was finished coloring, I fussy cut the hearts.  I'll be using my Ribbon Resource burlap string to string up my hearts.  

I  did a little watercoloring using my watercolor brush to dilute some of the color, and then blotted with a paper towel.  When the hearts were dry, I colored in some of the polka dots with a white gel pen and added some glitter glue to the dots on a few of the smaller hearts.

Next, I created a shaped card with my Cricut Explore, using a basic shape available in the online design space.  If you are a design space user, you are welcome to my file for free.  Just log in to your account, then copy and paste this link.

https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/35173013

The design includes a 5"x 5" heart shaped card (extra heavy cardstock recommended, cut with the deep blade) an overlay for cutting a heart with patterned paper, a heart to use as a backing to cover the ribbon strings inside the card, and a scored folding stand-up display piece.

Here's a side view of the stand up piece.  The top scored section and bottom scored section are  folded and adhered to the back of the card.

Now, let me tell you about my ribbons.  I've got two rows of burlap string strung up, with my hearts glued to the string.  Underneath, I've taken strips of sheer glitter ribbon and adhered to the smaller heart that is part of the svg cut file above.  Lastly, I created a pretty silver twine bow that is looped 3 times and finished off with a pink adhesive rosette.  

Here's the hop line-up.  Don't forget to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway at the Ribbon Resource Blog.  Two $25.00 giftcards will be given away.  Details are on the RR blog.

• CardMaker
• Amy Rysavy
• DeeDee Catron
• Carisa Zglobicki
• Gini Williams Cagle
• Jenifer Cowles
• Dawn Lusk
• Jennifer Davey
• Karen Baker
• Kim Klinkovsky
• Karen Hanson
• Latrice Murphy
• Linda Beeson
• Lori Williams
• Michele Kosciolek
• Lisa Silver
• Rebecca VanDeMark
• Tami Mayberry
• Pamela Haskin
• Terri Burson
• Jen Shears
• Tracy McLennon
• The Ribbon Resource

Additional supplies:

Xyron Adhesive Runner

Tombow Mono Aqua Glue

We R Memory Keepers cardstock (Shine collection)

Neenah Extra Heavy Cardstock

Cricut Explore

Tim Holtz Waterbrush

#mayartsribbon #ribbonresource #cardmakermagazine #cardmaker #bloghop #heart #hearts #valentine #valentinesday #diy #homedecor #twine #glitter #xyron #tombow #cricut #cricutexplore #cricuteverywhere #twopaperdivas #stringofhearts #wrmk #wermemorykeepers #shine #designspace #scallop #shapedcard #cre8time

Guest Designer at So Suzy Stamps - Vintage Sleigh

I'm guest designing again over at So Suzy Stamps today.  

Hop on over to Suzy's blog here, and check out my tutorial that features the Vintage Sleigh stamp and the sentiment, Dashing Through the Snow.

Be sure and leave a comment on Suzy's blog and have a look around the store.  You're sure to find something fun!  Many of the products that were used on my project can be found in her store.   Thanks for popping in!

Supplies:

So Suzy Stamps Vintage Sleigh and Sentiment

Colorbox Saddle Ink

May Arts Ribbon Rosette, mini pom pom trim

DoubleClick Skittles bubble embellishments

We R Memory Keepers embossing folder

Flower Soft Polar White

The Paper Studio 5x5 White card

Bristol Strathmore 300 series watercolor paper

Tim Holtz Picket Fence distress ink dabber

Xyron 9" Creative Station

Xyron 2.5" Sticker Maker

Foam Squares

Hero Arts Clear embossing powder

Bazzill Vellum

#sosuzystamps #vintagesleigh #dashingthroughthesnow #woodland #forest #embossing #snow #holiday #christmas #fall #autumn #ranger #timholtz #doubleclickskittles #cre8time #xyron #heroarts #bazzill #vellum #mayartsribbon #ribbonresource #rosette #pompom #flowersoft #wrmk #wermemorykeepers #colorbox

Happy Mail Envelopes for Two Paper Divas

My design team project for Two Paper Divas this week, involved one of those "aha" moments.  The new stamp set "Sunshine and Smiles" was just released this month, and looking at that sentiment, I thought it sure would be perfect for happy mail envelopes.  Decorating envelopes and packages with "happy mail" stamps and decorative images is super hot right now.  Take a peek at my trio below and I'll share a few tips on how these were made.....

I started by stamping the sentiment in two parts, using washi tape to mask the parts of the stamp that I wanted to hide. 

I used the same masking technique for the flowers, adding a strip of washi tape along the edge of one side of a stamped flower image, then partially stamping another flower.  Super easy.  Next, I started coloring with Tombow markers.

Here's a close-up, each one is different.  I used a white gel pen to add circles, polka dots and to enhance my colored flowers.

I used the same masking technique for stamping the leaves as well.

This is a great idea to dress up an envelope if you're mailing a letter or card to a pen pal.

Visit the Two Paper Divas Blog and take a look at some of the projects featured today, then check back each day for more project inspiration by the design team.  

Shop Two Paper Divas for a wide selection of clear stamps, digital stamps and accessories.

Supplies Used:

Two Paper Divas Sunshine and Smiles Stamp Set

Memento London Fog Archival Ink

Ranger Black Archival Ink

Tombow Dual Brush pens

White Gelly Roll pen

#twopaperdivas #wavingmywand #newrelease #stamps #stamping #digital #digitalstamps #sunshineandsmiles #ranger #diy #cardmaking #scrapbooking #crafting #homedecor #cre8time #tombow #memento #ranger #tpd #happymail

DoubleClick Skittles Challenge Week 2

Welcome to Week 2 of the newest challenge at DoubleClick Skittles!

Challenge #30 - Use a Flower, Tree or Plant

Jan 6 - Jan 19

I was perusing through my assortment of papers and spied a couple sheets from the Graphic 45 "Once Upon a Springtime collection".   They're so pretty and I knew they would pair nicely with my DoubleClick Skittles for the Flower challenge.  Today, I'm featuring the Pebbles Skittles.

I love the Pebble Skittles because they have a very light tinge of gray....like a pebble!  Because they're clean and a neutral color they go with just about everything.  I used them on these fussy cut flowers that are propped up on foam squares.

I added lots of glitter to my project too, so that everything would sparkle and shine, right along with my Skittles.  Aren't these fairy wings pretty?

Here's another view of my Skittles/Floral focus.  

Carri has revamped her site to make it easier to check out with Paypal.  Have you purchased the new end of year 2015 release yet?

Frosty Kisses 2015

Holiday Traditions 2015

You can shop below for these and other Skittles colors.   A 3 pk is typically under $4.00 (75 skittles) and this includes FREE USA SHIPPING, plus, Paypal is accepted.  You're supporting small business and products made in the USA, when you purchase Skittles.  Each batch is handmade, by Carri.  And, the new release has sparkle built in!

http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/p/store.html

Join the "Flower, Tree or Plant" challenge and be entered for a fun prize that includes free Skittles, but be sure and read the rules, as backlinking is not allowed.  Skittles are not required to play so come on... link up and come and play with us!

DoubleClick Skittles Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!

Terri

Additional supplies:

Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue

Spellbinders Detailed Scallops Die

May Arts Ribbon

Xyron Adhesive Runner

Tombow Mono Aqua Glue

#doubleclickskittles #dewdrops #cleardroplets #colordroplets #skittles 

#diy #homedecor #craft #cardmaking #scrapbook #papercrafters

#cre8time #madeintheusa #supportsmallbusinesses #frostykisses #xyron

#christmas #tombow #frosty #mayartsribbon #ribbonersource #americancrafts #ranger #timholtz #distressink #distress #spellbinders #graphic45 #g45 #flowersoft

Shabby Chic Valentines for The Ribbon Resource

 (FTC disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links so, if you purchase a product using the link I may receive a small commission. I only participate in affiliate programs that feature products that I use and love. Your purchase price is not affected in any way, by using my links.)
Today, I'm sharing some Shabby Chic Valentines over on the Ribbon Resource Blog.  Hop on over and take a peek at all three love notes, each one different.  I am so in love with these adhesive mini rosettes!  Aren't they just divine?  Kind of like cupid.

These Graphic 45 papers paired perfectly with my ribbons for a vintage feel.   They're super easy to make and can also be used as a display piece for your home decor or Valentine's centerpiece.

I've got some shopping links listed below, so you can come back and find most of the products you need to recreate these Shabby Chic Valentines.  

Purchase these ribbons from the Ribbon Resource by clicking on the links below:

"5/8 Inch Adhesive/Rosettes - Ivory"

from: Ribbon Resource

"3/8 Inch Multi-Size Beaded String - Ivory"

from: Ribbon Resource

"Natural Burlap String" - $2.95

from: Ribbon Resource

"1 inch White Lace Ribbon" - $4.95

from: Ribbon Resource

Additional supplies used:

Graphic 45 Sweet Sentiments paper

Hot Glue Gun and glue stick

Tombow Mono Aqua Glue

Tombow Foam Squares

DoubleClick Skittles Bubble Embellishments (Caramel)

Ranger Stickles Glitter Glue (Eucalyptus)

7 Gypsies Mini Wooden Clips

#mayartsribbon #ribbonresource #g45 #graphic45 #shabbychic #vintage #sweetsentiments #ribbon #rosettes #burlap #lace #valentine #valentines #valentinesday #holiday #diy #homedecor #doubleclickskittles #ranger #stickles #glitter #7gypsies #tombow #cre8time

So Suzy Stamps January Stamp of the Month Club

It's time to go "COASTAL"!  

That's right, it's the start of something brand spanking new over at So Suzy Stamps....drum roll.........

So Suzy Stamps Stamp of the Month Club!

There's a big party going on that you don't want to miss.

Not only is there a fabulous new club with exclusive membership stamps, but there's also a 

Bunkie Bag Contest as well.  Get all the details right here:

So Suzy Stamps SAM Club January Release

I'm thrilled that Suzy asked me to join her Stamp of the Month Club Design Team.  Here's my take on this coastal pairing, complete with a heat embossed sentiment, colorful embellished flip flops and even a fancy, schmancy made-from-scratch beach towel.  What can I say?  It's cold weather where I live, and I'm ready for the beach!

You will receive EXCLUSIVE stamps that are only available to Club Members - one per month. Each year we will have a specific theme so all of that particular year's stamps will coincide with each other. There will be a splattering of images to color, images to stamp, sentiments and a whole bunch of funness! Join by the 1st of the month to receive your Stamp of the Month! All Stamp of the Month packages will be sent out on the 10th of each month.  Plus you'll be invited to a private Facebook group where you can share your creations, interact and mingle with other SAM members and basically, have some good old fashioned fun!  Join today!

Supplies Used:  So Suzy Stamps SAM January Release, Ranger Black Archival Ink, Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder, DoubleClick Skittles Frosty Blue (Frosty Kisses Collection), mini sequins, May Arts Ribbon burlap string, white gel pen, Colorbox Poolside Paper, Coredinations A2 Card, Tombow Dual Brush Markers, Tombow foam squares, Xyron Adhesive Runner, Spellbinders Celebrations Rectangle Pierced dies, American Crafts Textured White cardstock

#sosuzystamps #sosuzysamclub #sam #samclub #stampamonth #cardmaking #scrapbooking #diy #cre8time #poolside #beach #flipflops #beachy #ocean #waves #beachtowel #tropical 

January Guest Designer for So Suzy Stamps

I'm thrilled to be guest designing again for So Suzy Stamps.   Starting today, you can find me featuring a special project on her blog every Friday this month.  And hey, January is my birthday month!  Lots of fun and exciting things happening in January, so being here makes it even more special.  And, if you haven't heard, Suzy has asked me to join her Stamp of the Month Design Team for 2016 so I'm tickled red about that.... yes, red.  My birthstone?  Garnet?  Never mind.....

If you will, hop on over to Suzy's blog and check out my watercolor/embossed project today that features the Blowing Tree stamp, paired with the Audrey Hepburn sentiment, and leave a little love.  I appreciate it!  Thanks for popping in.....

You can find me on these social media sites:

wavingmywand.blogspot.com

facebook.com/wavingmywand

pinterest.com/wavingmywand

instagram.com/wavingmywand

twitter.com/wavingmywand


Supplies:
So Suzy Stamps Blowing Tree and Audrey Hepburn sentiment
Hero Arts clear embossing powder
Ranger Black Opaque embossing powder
Twinkling H20 shimmer paints
DoubleClick Skittles bubble embellishments
American Craft Textured White Cardstock
Bristol Strathmore 300 series watercolor paper
Quick Quotes Powder Puff White chalk ink
The Crafter's Workshop Stencil
Ranger Blending Tool
Ranger Tim Holtz Wilted Violet Distress Ink Spray
White gel pen


#sosuzystamps #audreyhepburn #blowingtree #fallingleaves #swirlingleaves #wind #ranger #tcw #cre8time #valentines #valentinesday #love #sweetheart #romance #timholtz

New Release at Two Paper Divas - Home Family Blessings

Have you enjoyed the January release stamp set previews this week from Two Paper Divas?  I'm back today, featuring the new, Home Family Blessing stamp.  I was so happy for the opportunity to showcase  this beautiful sentiment.  Creating a scene around a lovely sentiment is one of my favorite cardmaking techniques.

I started by embossing my sentiment with black ink and clear embossing powder, then sponging distress ink around the edges.

The designer papers I'm using are from the Home Sweet Home collection from Carta Bella and are the perfect accent for this sentiment.   I fashioned this beautiful bow from May Arts Ribbon to accent my card then added a few more little touches.  You can find the full supply list at the end of this post. 

Visit the Two Paper Divas Blog and take a look at some of the projects featured this week, then check back each day for more project inspiration by the design team.  

Shop Two Paper Divas for a wide selection of clear stamps, digital stamps and accessories.

Supplies Used:

Two Paper Divas Home Family Blessing Stamp

Carta Bella Home Sweet Home cardstock

May Arts Ribbon/Ribbon Resource Glitter ribbon, natural burlap string

Heart doily

Pretty Little Studio Star Confetti

Xyron Adhesive runner

Tombow Mono Aqua Glue

Foam Squares

DoubleClick Skittles Caramel Bubble embellishments

Heart Wood chips from Michael's

Umwow Studio Star Wood

Spellbinders Celebrations Pierced Square Die

Cuttlebug

Ranger Black Archival Ink

Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder

#twopaperdivas #wavingmywand #newrelease #stamps #stamping #digital #digitalstamps #homefamilyblessing #ranger #cuttlebug #mayartsribbon #ribbonresource #diy #cardmaking #ribbon #twine #scrapbooking #crafting #homedecor #cre8time #cartabella #homesweethome #prettylittlestudio #umwowstudio #spellbinders #heroarts #heart #hearts #valentine #valentinesday #family

New Challenge at DoubleClick Skittles - Flower, Tree or Plant

Welcome to the newest challenge at DoubleClick Skittles!

Challenge #30 - Use a Flower, Tree or Plant

Jan 6 - Jan 19, 2016

Since the end of year holidays have come and gone, I find myself needing lots of Thank You cards.  I decided to break in a new stamp set that was perfect for my "Flower" themed thank you's.

For this trio of cards, I'm featuring the black Skittles from the Believe in Magic Disney themed collection.  Each card is just a little bit different.

I started by watercoloring this flower stamp, adding some polka dots with a white gel pen and placing my Skittles in the center.  I tried several colors before I settled on the black.  It just totally "popped" and brought out the black in my cardstock as well.

These cards make me so happy!  I really love how they turned out and the Skittles absolutely shine as the focal point.  

Have you purchased the new end of year 2015 release yet?

Frosty Kisses 2015

Holiday Traditions 2015

You can shop below for these and other Skittles colors.   A 3 pk is typically under $4.00 (75 skittles) and this includes FREE USA SHIPPING, plus, Paypal is accepted.  You're supporting small business and products made in the USA, when you purchase Skittles.  Each batch is handmade, by Carri.  And, the new release has sparkle built in!

http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/p/store.html

Join the "Flower, Tree or Plant" challenge and be entered for a fun prize that includes free Skittles, but be sure and read the rules, as backlinking is not allowed.  Skittles are not required to play so come on... link up and come and play with us!

DoubleClick Skittles Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!

Terri

Additional Supplies Used:

May Arts Ribbon / Ribbon Resource Black bakers twine and Natural Burlap String

Two Paper Divas Stamps Mason Jar Accessories #1

DCWV Cardstock Quince Blossoms

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Fossilized Amber, Cracked Pistachio

Ranger black archival ink

White gel pen

American Crafts White textured cardstock

Tombow Mono Aqua Glue

Xyron Adhesive

Spellbinders Celebrations Pierced Rectangle dies

Cuttlebug

WRMK Trimmer/Scorer

enamel dots

Marvy Le Pen black ultra fine point

Recollections Matted Cardstock Sheets

Coredinations A2 White Cards

#doubleclickskittles #dewdrops #cleardroplets #colordroplets #skittles 

#diy #homedecor #craft #cardmaking #scrapbook #papercrafters

#cre8time #madeintheusa #supportsmallbusinesses #frostykisses #xyron

#christmas #tombow #frosty #mayartsribbon #ribbonersource #twine #chevron #burlap #wrmk #americancrafts #twopaperdivas #coredinations #dcwv #ranger #timholtz #distressink #distress #spellbinders #celebrations #thankyou #thanks

New release at Two Paper Divas

Today marks a new endeavor and a new release.... this is my first project that I'm sharing as a Design Team member for Two Paper Divas.  It's also part of the January release which is super exciting, with seven new stamp sets being released.

My project today features the Sunshine and Smiles stamp set.

I started by stamping multiples of the various flowers onto patterned paper, fussy cutting each one, and using my handy dandy little paintbrush to "roll" the flower edges.  

I also stamped the shadow flowers to fade into the background.  Some of the flowers are popped up on foam squares, some are adhered directly to my paper.  All of my flowers are embellished in the center with Flower Soft and/or bubble embellishments.

Lastly, I stamped my sentiment onto faux stitched cardstock and added a pretty twine bow.

Visit the Two Paper Divas Blog and take a look at some of the projects featured today, then check back each day for more project inspiration by the design team.  

Shop Two Paper Divas for a wide selection of clear stamps, digital stamps and accessories.

Supplies Used:

Two Paper Divas Sunshine and Smiles Stamp Set

May Arts Ribbon Yellow Bakers Twine

May Arts Ribbon Pink Gingham adhesive heart ribbon

DoubleClick Skittles Bubble Embellishments, Frosty

Ranger Black Archival Ink

Memento London Fog Archival Ink

Hero Arts Green Ombre Ink

Flower Soft Polar White and Glue

Tombow Mono Aqua Glue

Xyron Adhesive Runner

Tombow Foam Squares

We R Memory Keepers Inked Rose paper

WRMK Trimmer/Scorer

DCWV Quince Blossoms paper

American Crafts White textured cardstock

Lil Inker Designs Stitched Oval Mat Die

Cuttlebug

#twopaperdivas #wavingmywand #newrelease #stamps #stamping #digital #digitalstamps #sunshineandsmiles #ranger #dcwv #lilinkerdesigns #cuttlebug #mayartsribbon #ribbonresource #diy #cardmaking #ribbon #twine #scrapbooking #crafting #homedecor #cre8time