Fall Projects with Pinky

As we are diving into the Christmas season I am still loving 

my handmade fall projects that were created with the soft 

beautiful colors of Ribbons Unlimited Sheer Ribbons!

This month not only did I create these two door hangers that 

annoy my boys to no end! LOL (I love them so they stay on the doors). 

 But also this lovely Fall Home Sweet Home Banner.

 Each one held together with the beautiful Ribbons Unlimited Sheer Ribbons. 

I hope you are ready to create and add Ribbons Unlimited to your list!

Until next time- Keep On Creating-

Pinky Hobbs- Ribbons Unlimited Design Team

Products Used:

Ribbons Unlimited 7/8" Organdy Sheer Ribbon (Chocolate)

Ribbons Unlimited 7/8" Organdy Sheer Ribbon (Butter Rum)

Gift Bow with Jamie Cripps

Good Morning Ribbons Fans!

Jamie back with you today to share a fabulous tutorial for making homemade gift bows I found over on Monica Edward's blog!  The bows are super easy and the results are stunning…just have a look!

The image to the left is after the bow was removed from the template and the image to the right is the finished bow once pulling all the layers apart!

For this bow I am using the Giraffe Print Grosgrain Ribbon in 7/8".  This ribbon is a little stiffer than some of my other grosgrain ribbons so it wrapped around the template well and also holds it shape!

You can find more Animal Print Ribbons through the link below:

http://shop.ribbonsunlimitedinc.com/animal-print-ribbon-c153.aspx

And be sure to check out Monika's tutorial to create your own gift bows!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

-Jamie

Reverse Canvas with a Ribbon Border by Christine

Hi Ribbons Unlimited Fans!  Thank goodness it is finally Friday!!!  We're in the final haul before we head to the full blown excitement of the holidays and today I thought I'd share a canvas with you that I created using some holiday leftovers from last year!

As you have probably noticed, I like to use crafty items in different ways and today's project is no exception.  First of all I flipped over my canvas and created a reverse canvas.  Why? Because I wanted some wood to show that would coordinate with the wood on my embroidery hoop.  To create my border I used red satin ribbon (Double Face Satin Ribbon in Camellia Rose - 5/8") and laid it out so that it was right in the middle of the wood and white (leaving a little of each showing).  I wanted a little bit of pattern to things so I then topped it off striped washi tape.  My heart on my embroidery hoop is made up of tinsel garland that is attached to a big paper heart.  Once I glued all the garland on I simply trimmed off the excess around the edges and then added a pearl border. 

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The Perfect Luscious Christmas Gift by Pinky

Hey there RU friends,

It's me Pinky again with another luscious project using the beautiful

Ribbons Unlimited Ribbons. 

If you want to really make your holidays handmade these mini albums

are the perfect gift to give to ANYONE because everyone has a photo 

to display from the largest family to the pet owner. 

Nothing makes more of a statement for luxury than some beautiful

Ribbons Unlimited Satin Ribbon in Tiffany Blue!

I placed it everywhere in this mini album I created for the holidays.

 You might  not think of Tiffany Blue as a holiday color, but
this pink haired gal begs to differ!

 Make it big and luxurious and that blue pops off the page!

 For this smaller bow I simply folded the ribbon in half and

created the bow- it was so easy and worked perfectly.

 I am one step closer to having a 100% handmade holiday thanks
to some beautiful ribbon from Ribbons Unlimited!

Until next time-
Keep On Creating!

Pinky Hobbs- Ribbons Unlimited Design Team

Ribbons Unlimited Ribbon Used:
Double Faced Satin Ribbon 1 1/2" Tiffany Blue

Ribb

Holiday Tag with Jill

Hi guys, it's Jill and for today's project the beautiful blue of the Sky Blue Ombre ribbon inspired my entire color scheme!  Incorporating the pretty blue along with traditional red and green Christmas colors helps make this tag "pop."  

To create the tag, I stamped my image (Penny Black) in black ink and colored with Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft markers and pastel pencils.  Three punched circles, lightly distressed with Brushed Corduroy, were added to the tag with dimensional adhesive along with the stamped sentiment! 

Our Ombre Ribbon has a gradient pattern and transitions from one color to another!

Be sure to check out the variety of Ombre Ribbons in the store!

Joy to the World by Jill

Jill is joining us today using our 1/8" Grosgrain ribbon to accent this stunning Holiday card!

Jill first stamped her image (Penny Black) using Distress Paint then added a sentiment stamped in black on a punched circle.  She added pearls for a little extra embellishment but it is the thin grosgrain ribbon that finishes this card off perfectly!  The small size of the ribbon matches perfectly with the scale of the stamped image.

You can find our Grosgrain Ribbons HERE!

Mini Album with Pinky!

Hey there Ribbons Unlimited friends,

Pinky here with a special family project I created for my friends. 

If you don't think that ribbon adds the BAM to your project that you are

looking for you have definitely NOT tried the Ribbons Unlimited Double Faced

Satin Ribbon! This ribbon will knock your socks off!

 Tell me how much more this ribbon adds to my handmade album. 

 For me it just takes the cake! 

 I even stapled some bits to the inside pages for an extra bit of

softness in this amazing vintage style album. 

The next time you think of making a scrapbook project- be sure to include

some incredible Ribbons Unlimited Ribbon!

Ribbons Unlimited Products Used In This Project: Double Face Satin Ribbons- Rose 1 1/2".

Pinky Hobbs- Ribbon Unlimited Design Team

Frayed Knot with Christine Meyer

It's November and I for one am excited for this month where we can focus on all the things we are grateful for!  Today I am here to share one of our beautiful Lyon French Wired Ribbons that is the perfect addition to fall projects.

I really love this ribbon (Sandstone) because of the golden hues that come out in it, making it a perfect match for some fall projects.  First, I used the ribbon as a border strip underneath my photos and then I tied a knot and topped one end of the border with it.  Then to bring out those golden hues, I frayed the ends of my knot.   It's a simple, quick, but striking way to add some different texture to your layout! 

Ribbons Unlimited Supplies Used:

Lyon French Wired Ribbon: Sandstone

Counting Down to Christmas...with Jamie

Welcome to November!  Before you know it Christmas will be here...which is why I started this next project!  It's Jamie with you today sharing a fun count down to Christmas!

Supplies used:

Cream Satin Ribbon 3/8"

Red Basis Cardstock 80#

Green Basis Cardstock 80#

White Basis Cardstock 80#

Foam Adhesive

Christmas Count Down Loops 

I know it is hard to see the project in the full photo...I just couldn't figure out how to photograph it :)  Here are some close ups...

 

Each loop is about 2" x 2-1/4" when finished which means you could place little treats in each one or you could use it like a traditional count down and just remove the loops as you go until you are down to Christmas day!

This project is a lot of fun to put together and easy enough to get the kids to help with!  It would also be a fun gift to get the Holiday season started and begin building the excitement!

Here is the tutorial:

1.  Cut out the pieces in your desired papers.

2.  Bring the tab end around and tuck it into the slot end to form a loop.

3.  Next cut a 20" piece of ribbon and pull one end through the loop as shown.

4.  Place the ends of your ribbon through a second loop, crossing the ribbon.

5.  Bring the ribbon up on top of the second loop and tie.

6.  Complete a bow and trim the ends of the ribbon.

7.  Continue with steps #3-6 until all 25 loops are in place.

8.  Adhere the numbers on the the larger circles and then adhere one number on each loop using a foam adhesive.

You can find more Double Faced Satin Ribbons HERE!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Jamie