Ribbon and button

Have a pretty paper you want to show on the card?

Don't cut it too much, just place it on a doble folded

pice of cardstock in a size you need and att a button 

and a ribbon. Or only a ribbon with a bow. Like this: 

I have used a vey useful ribbon, another of my favourites;

3mm grosgrain ribbon. Choose your favourite colour HERE.
And find your favourite buttons HERE. There are 
plenty to choose from there!

That's all from Sweden today! 

Happy crafting,

La Vikinga

Advent Gift Box

Hi Folks, Laura here today.

I made this cute Christmas gift box using ribbon from the Advent range.

I added a tag and lid topper cut on my Silhouette Cameo to match the featured star design.  Really simple - i.e. wrapping double sided tape around a premade box and sticking ribbon on.  It's a great way to recycle boxes as the ribbon covers up and design or branding.

Thanks for stopping by.

A Prize for National Scrapbooking Day

Good morning!  Today is National Scrapbooking Day and we are sponsoring a challenge run by UK Scrap Addicts.  To join in and be in with a chance of winning a £15 voucher to spend in our shop all you have to do is: pop over to the UKSA blog and have a look at/download the free digital cut file 'Good Old British Sayings'.  Make a layout using (or inspired by one of the sayings) and either share it on Instagram with #uksaNSDcut or link it up in the For The Love Of Pretty Paper facebook group in the appropriate thread.

As always Crafty Ribbons loves to see ribbon used in scrapbooking and Laura has this layout to share... hopefully to inspire you to have a go!

Scrapbooking needn't be expensive or complicated.  This page is made with the front cover of a catalogue, a few sequins, some tissue paper and ribbon.

The title is cut from the catalogue as is the patterned paper.

The ribbon forms a layer beneath the photo adding depth, texture and interest.  There is also a small piece of ribbon looped around a paper clip used as an embellishment.

You can find the ribbon Laura used here:  Cotton ribbon and 3mm grosgrain ribbon.

And we hope to see your scrapbook creations over in the For The Love Of Pretty Paper Facebook group, or on Instagram with the hashtag #uksaNSDcut over the next week.

Embroidery Hoop

Hi Folks, Laura here today.

I'm sharing this embroidery hoop that I have decorated with papers, rub ons and lace.

I used my favourite lace - Volcan viscose lace in mint along with some 3mm grosgrain to make a hanging loop.

I typed out and trimmed some dictionary definitions.

The main quote is traced on to vellum.  The butterfly rub ons are also added to vellum and fussy cut out.

You can watch how the entire project came together:

Thanks for stopping by,
Laura

Bruce the Reindeer

Hi there, Laura here today sharing a process video of me making a layout with Bruce the Reindeer from the Doodle Christmas range.

And here is the finished layout...

Thanks for stopping by!

Art Journal Page with Ribbon

Hi there, Laura here.  Today I am sharing a little art journal page.  I love to use up my ribbon scraps in my art journal...

Other ingredients include gelatos, texture paste, a heart stencil, acrylic ink, and some felt clouds...

I wrote some lyrics from a song that summed up what I was feeling and thinking.  The song is Somewhere Someday by NSync.

So this goes to show even teeny tiny pieces of ribbon can still be used!  If you like what you see here I have used;  Volcan Lace, Cotton ribbon, 3mm grosgrain, and both sides of Carry On Baking ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by!

Bicycle Tag

Hi Guys, Laura here.  Sometimes I have these crazy ideas that I need to get out of my head... you know, like when you wonder if you can make a mini bike out of wire with buttons for wheels...

It turns out you can, imagination, two buttons, pliers and about 80cm of thin craft wire is all you need!

I added it to a tag with some seam binding and satin ribbon from Crafty Ribbons.

I tied the tag with a little more seam binding and 3mm grosgrain in a matching light orchid.

I know it's quirky but I love it!!
Thanks for stopping by!

Get Well Soon

Hi Guys, Laura here today...

It is always nice to have a stash of get well soon cards to hand, here is one I made...

This is a layer of vellum over a layer of stencilling, added to a shimmer-y card base.  I added a strip of 3mm grosgrain and a few sequins from my stash.

You can find a huge range of 3mm ribbon here and if you are anything like me you will want some in every colour :D

Thanks for stopping by!
Laura

Festive Nest

Hi Folks!  Laura here.

I've scrapped some photos from a few years back of my budgie playing with a new delivery of Crafty Ribbons stock...

 I've used some 3mm grosgrain on a label...

And some of the ribbon that Billy was playing with - from the Vintage Christmas ribbon range.  Although the range is a few years old now it is still available along with all the previous years' exclusive ranges.

If you fancy watching my process for scrapping this you can find the footage here.

Thanks for looking!
Laura

Card Holder

Hi Folks, it's Laura here today.

It's beginning to look a little like Christmas... and you might start receiving cards in the post.  I like to peg mine to my ribbon card holder.

To make this I have used hanging baubles from Crafty Ribbons feature range Christmas Charm.  I've added a few bells, some 3mm grosgrain and some mini pegs.

It will be hung on my door ready for cards, and every time someone walks past quickly and creates a little breeze, or brushes their arm against it is they walk past, I'll hear a little jingle - it'll make me smile every time!!

Thanks for stopping by!

mr and mrs

Hi Guys, Laura here today.  I can't make a mini album without including ribbon!  This time I have used Swiss Dots and Grosgrain 3mm in colours to match the 'Wish List' kit from like for ever.

I have made the mini album to celebrate a friends wedding, but the photos were not brilliant quality.  This gave me the idea to go small, which reminded me I had a little tin saved to upcycle...

I made a concertina strip to fit the little tin.  I adhered a piece of ribbon to the bottom edge of the tin to use as a tab - a little pull and the album pops out of the tin.

Then to finish it all off nicely I tied the tin with 3mm ribbon and added a handmade charm.  The charm includes glass beads hand made by the bride for that extra personal touch.

You can see more here and here!

Laura

Santa's Treats

Hi, its Laura here today with a Christmas tin...

I've had this tin for a while so I re-purposed it by covering up the slogan on the lid and decorating it all Christmassy.  Perfect for giving home made mince pies as a gift.

I've used the Santa Festive Combo - character ribbon, ho ho ho ribbon and a wonderful Santa shaped button.  I added paper, a tag and sequins from my stash.  Oh, and I threaded the tag with some 3mm grosgrain in Island Blue.

Bring on the mince pies!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Dream Catcher

Hi, it's Laura here today with a ribbon-y dream catcher.
This is the most enjoyable project I have made in a while!  Isn't it fun?!

 

To make one you'll need a selection of ribbons and the inside of a roll of sticky tape!

I added strings of buttons and lace to my ribbon dangles.  I added some vellum feathers to the end of some of the ribbons.

The tape roll (I uses the inside of a 3mm double sided roll) is simply wrapped in ribbon until it is covered.  Then to make the web I followed some instructions I found online.  It is quite simple when you get going, but describing it is pretty tricky!

Here is a list of the ribbons and laces I used - all from Crafty Ribbons.

Chantilly Anna Lace
Chantilly Mollie Lace
Organza Swiss Dot White/White
3mm Island Blue
3mm Petal Peach
3mm Peach
3mm Blue Vapour
Swiss Dot Blue Vapour
Swiss Dot Island Blue/Peach
Heart Buttons
Basic Buttons Pastel
Basic Buttons Mixed
Basic Buttons Baby Blue

If there is enough interest I will put together a step by step guide... just leave me a comment or contact me through social media!
Laura

New House

Just popping by to share a New House card today...

I finished the card by adding a few pieces of 3mm grosgrain in colours that match the papers.

Thanks for stopping by,
Laura

Adding to Scrapbook Collections

Hi, Laura here today...

One of the things I love about 3mm ribbon is that it comes in virtually every colour.  I have joined a scrapbook kit club (Like For Ever) and I can always find a 3mm ribbon in a matching shade to add the finishing touches to my pages.

This page uses four shades of grosgrain ribbon to match the tags from Pink Fresh Studios.

What is your go to ribbon when you are creating?

You can find the satin range here and the grosgrain here.  If you fancy going for a little bit extra you can find the metallic edge collection here.

Thanks for stopping by
Laura

Happiest Creating

Hello!  Laura here today with a mixed media scrapbook layout.

I have a guide to making the background on my blog here.  Once all the mixed media was dry I gathered a few white paper layers, some organza swiss dots, a couple of grosgrain 3mm, some white lace, and a shade of purple lace that was as close a match to my background colour as possible.  I snipped my ribbon and lace in to 3cm-7cm pieces and tucked them in between my paper layers.

Because my white layers are sheer (I used glassine, tissue and webbing) it gives a really interesting effect with the lace and ribbon peeping through.

Thanks for looking!
Laura

hi!

Hi!  It's Laura here today...

This is the project I am sharing;

Two types of ribbon mixed with a tag, a cut file, a scrap of ink soaked paper, a couple of alpha stickers and an enamel dot.

A close up of the details...

I made the ruffle using white ribbon from a £1 ribbon pack.  I set my sewing machine to the longest, straight stitch possible and sewed down the middle of the ribbon - it doesn't even need to be a straight line, which is just as well really!!  Then pull on one thread and ease the ribbon along, et voila!  Secure the threads with a knot so it doesn't unruffle over time.  I find the super sticky red backed tape the easiest way to stick ruffles down.

I also used the 3mm grosgrain from the Baby Washing range to finish off my tag.

Thanks for stopping by today!
Laura

I {heart} Butterflies

Here is a sweet little wreath I made using some 3mm ribbon and the butterfly nature ribbon.

I generously applied matte medium to the back of the butterfly ribbon and allowed it to dry.  This stiffens the ribbon and stops the edges from fraying enabling you to cut out shapes from ribbon.  

I have used;
nature ribbon - butterflies
3mm satin in off white and lilac mist
3mm grosgrain



Thanks for stopping by
Laura