Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Less is More Ribbon

The challenge this week on Less is More is for Buttons and Ribbons. So I was thinking of somehow have a original idea for ribbon but failed so decided to use what I call flat bows and since they fit through normal post I made a couple of Christmas cards.
These are Stamping up baubles which come with a matching punch but the darn thing stuck which is a bit annoying cos I've really only used it a couple times to check that it worked. I'd seen this style of card last year so this was my take of it.
The swirl is Hero Arts and was in my Simon Says Stamps parcel, the sentiment is stamping up. Not too sure on the pearls I think they would be better down by my sentiment but the card stock didn't want me to do move them so I had to leave them where they are.

So this is smaller card same stamp set from stamping up, love the sentiment be warned this may turn up a lot in the future. May have to rethink it a bout since not too sure of my floating Christmas tree!
The bow starts off as 7cm piece and a piece of double sided tape is put in the middle.
You bring the ends to the middle and stick down.
Another piece of double sided tape is put over the join.
You then take another piece of ribbon and stick down half way down the bit of double sided tape and then wrap round the bow joining on the other side of tape.
I stick a strip of ribbon down on the the card then stick down the ribbon.
Hope that makes sense.
Well MIL has arrived safely not sure how much blogging I'll be able to do or even crafting since my hubby thinks entertaining her means taking her out everyday may have to see if I can direct them to a craft shop.

57 comments:

Juls said...

gorgeous!! Love the first card! so very stylish!!! Hugs Juls

PeeJay said...

Love these cards. So elegant.
Check your punch Debby as I've been told that a lot of the early ones in the UK were faulty (and possibly recalled?) I believe that SU will replace it. I've one I've never used. Keep meaning to test it but not done so yet.

marjolein said...

Hi Debby, what a beautiful cards.
I love the swirly stamps. And your bows a super. How do you do that?!
Great cards, love Marjolein.

Brigitte said...

WOW, I love the elegance of your cards!!! I will certainly try your flat bow, they're gorgeous!
Hugs
Brigitte

Sally said...

Two gorgeous cards Debby. I think you should definitely direct them to a craft shop or two.....
Enjoy the rest if your day.
Hugs Sally (thanks for visiting Mikes blog too)

Uschi said...

Liebe Debby,
Deine Weihnachtskarten sind sehr elegant und edel! Ganz wunderbar!

Liebe Grüße
Uschi

Tracey said...

These are gorgeous cards Debby! Very elegant! xx

Debbie said...

Yes Deb, I agree because these are STUNNING!!!!

Hugs
Debbie

Wendy said...

Beautiful christmas cards Debby,love them both.
Wendy xx

Pami said...

Oh my Debby, I just love these. I was thinking of doing something similiar for my Christmas cards this year and just making a batch of them. If they turn out half as good as these I will be pleased! Pami x

Unknown said...

Wow, just simply stunning!!! Love them both Debby, so elegant xxx

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

They are beautiful Debby, you lost me in to ribbon thing, but I'm having a cold so thinking is very slow at the moment.

Love
Maarit

Anonymous said...

Oh wow, stylish cards Debby!
xxx
Dutch Tulip
Marja

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Beautiful CAS cards Debby and I love what you have created with the SU Baubles. Your cute little ribbon bows are so neat, and so effective - love them!
Hugs, Sylvia xx

Jenni's Jems said...

I've been thinking about getting this set and the punch (hopefully it won't stick) and seeing yours has made me decide to order it nxt time!Really lovely x

XxJULESxX said...

more gorgeous cards Debby!

Sarah said...

Two lovely cards, I love the stamps you have used!

Mary J said...

Yowsa, two more fabby Xmas cards! You're brilliant at CAS too!!!

Riet said...

So wonderful cards Debby.

Hugs Riet.xx

artfulstampin said...

very nice debby, if you get in touch with your su demo about the punch, they'll probably send you a new one x

Sue said...

Hi hun
wow two gorgeous Christmas cards,luv ya baubles & swirl, sue,x

Anonymous said...

Lovely cards Debby. S xxx

Marian said...

Wat een prachtige kerstkaarten
Heel mooi
Groetjes

Samantha Carlton said...

oooo more lovely bows! these look great and I need that tree stamp!

Hugs

Sam x

Sasha said...

Hi Debby,
Both of your cards are gorgeous!! Fabulous Stamping!!

sparklygirl-Tina said...

Hi Debby

Just love your creations for LIM this week both are just stunning.

Take care

Tina (no 154)
X

Kathleen said...

Another 2 great cards, I am loving the simplicity of them but at the same time very classy.

Kath x

Dolly Daydreams said...

Have fun with the MIL > Love your cards and the floating tree is fine by me. Both are gorgeous , clean and simple and totally gorgeous.

Marie

Debs said...

Stunningly sytlish and elegant - you do this style so well.
Debs xx

Chrissy said...

Both gorgeous CAS card Debby, very effective...love the bow idea, lovely.
Luv CHRISSYxx

Mandi said...

LOVE that first ornament card Debby
Tend to agree about the floating tree, but, your cards are so beautifully executed it's still gorgeous
Enjoy your time with your MIL

Thanks for entering
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"Less is More"

Penni said...

Simply stunning Debby.

Hugs
Penni
X

Lisa Jane said...

these are just so elegant
Lisa x

Berry said...

The swirl is totally stunning Debby and what fab baubles hugs Rebekah xx

D K Crafts said...

Hi Debby. Two very beautiful cards. Love the design and colours on the first one and thanks for the ribbon advice. Donna

Leigh said...

Fabulous bauble card Debby. Love the way you've created a card that doesn't look flat despite the fact it's only one layer.

Melodie said...

Wow, Debby, your christmas cards are all so fantastic. I'm speekless.
Hugs
Melodie

Aleksandra said...

Hi Debby,

wow... your card is really gorgeous! I like it a lot! It's a great idea for the christmas card.

Have a great day!
Aleksandra

.:♥Marit Pettinga-Meijer♥:. said...

Amazing cards hun! Awesome!!!
Hugs, Marit.
..:: xXx ::..

Chrissie said...

These are really super Debby.. it really irritates me that even with a fairly modest bow, card have to be sent at LARGE letter rate.
You are also stealing a march on your Christmas makes too!
Great stuff!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
Lady LIM
"Less is More"

Jenny said...

Oh Debby these are amazing cards, I love the baubles on the branch...so stylish and your flat bows are so neat. I know how you feel ...my MIL seriously curtailed my crafting and blogging last weekend :)
Jenny x

coops said...

stunning cas cards debby.really classy and stylish ;D

xx coops xx

Nikki said...

I've emailed demo support this morning and am just awaiting a response regarding the ornament punch, but I'm pretty certain they'll come back to me saying I can send it off for replacement for you - don't forget to bring it with you on Friday!:)
Loving the flourish, very stylish
Nikki
xx

Gibmiss said...

Hi Debby
Two gorgeous Xmas cards....love them both
hugs
sylvie
xxxx

Christine L said...

Ooooh another two fab cards Debby... think I'm going to have to get going on my Christmas cards... feeling very slow having looked at yours!
Hope you enjoy your MIL's stay...
Hugs
Christine x

Susan said...

Debby, both cards are simply fabulous! I love, love, love the first one...definitely my fave!!My Card is here

Anonymous said...

Absolutely stunning cards Debby! xx

Aileen said...

Two lovely elegant cards. Really like the one with the bobbles! x

Andrea said...

they are both stunning, but the first one, is my favourite

Victoria said...

Fab cards Debbie! I love this Contempo Christmas set and used it lots last year. It will definately be making an appearance on my cards this year too!
Hugs, Victoria ~x~

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

Great cards this set is on my wishlist

Ali x

Kathyk said...

Two fab cards but, for me, the first is totally gorgeous

Kathyk

Kjersti said...

I just love the christmascards you have here - so elegant! Thanks for great inspiration on your blog.
Hugs Kjersti

Unknown said...

Hi Debby, wonderful cards. Both so stylish, I think the first one is my fav thou - it's just so stylish! Sarah

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Debby these are two wonderful and inspirational Christmas cards, they are both elegant and classy, the swirls look super on the first one, but I love them both.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Anonymous said...

The Stampin Up ornament stamps and punch are one of my favourites - and I love what you've done with them. The ribbon tops look lovely. Gill x

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