White, red and green

Remember: keep your negatives after making

die cuts - you can still use the part left over!

The ribbons used on this card are from previous years, 

but there are still plenty of newly designed ribbons

to choose from (like the one underneath) in the 

store. Klick HERE to see them all!

Keep calm and happy crafting!

*** *** *** 

La Vikinga

Christmas Ornament

Sarah here today with a festive ornament using the Unicorn Christmas ribbon.

To create this mixed media star bauble I started out with some gesso to prep the ornament blank. I added layers of texture and crackle paste to add some interest and layers of cheesecloth and tulle.

Then I added mini pine cones, moulded clay shapes and a snowflake again coated in gesso. With some paints and spray in blues and greens I added a touch of colour diluted down with water from a spray bottle.

Once dry I added flowers in pinks and blue to match my ribbon and then coated the ornament in white paint, snowflake and unicorn pastes by Prima to add a frosty effect.

Finally I added my ribbon followed by some pink seam binding in a bow at the top.

You can check out the process in detail in the video linked here.

Thanks for joining me and have a Happy Crafty Day :)

Sarah

ManxyCatCrafts

Unicorn calendar kit

It's time to begin your christmas stuff! 

Today, I'm playing with the new unicorn ribbons collection. 

The calendar kit ribbon is perfect for this.

I used all sheets to make the pouches and swiss dot ribbons matching the colors to close them.

A good way to reuse and make zero waste too.

Isn't she beautiful with her closed eyes...

Are you fond of unicorns?

Christelle

Silent night

Today everyone is on the rush to Christmas time.  

Just a last time craft to embellish your table. Some crackers.

I used gift paper and silent night ribbon 

and  some gold organza ribbon.

Then I put them in my Christmas tree.

I wish you a wonderful Christmas.

Silent night

Holly night

All is calm

All is bright...

Love on you.

Christelle and all the Crafty Ribbons Design Team.

Merry and Bright | Scrapbook Layout

Sarah here today with a scrapbook layout using the  Christmas Camper Vans ribbon.

I chose the Crate Paper Falala collection as it worked so well with the ribbon. I layered lots of the 6x6 papers behind my photo to create a cluster.

For my background I used black cardstock to help the ribbon pop of the page and gold texture paste for added interest.

I added embellishment clusters around my photo and splashes of gold Color Shine for a finishing touch.

You can check out the process over on my YouTube channel here.

Thanks for joining me and have a Happy Crafty Day :)

Sarah

ManxyCatCrafts

White and red christmas

What are your favourite colours for Christmas? This year, I am very fond of white and red. And as I love robin wood, it was the perfect match, wasn't it?

This robin ribbon "deck the halls" is just perfect. I like it with its hat!

I made also a gift bag 

with a scandi Christmas ribbon.

Do you usually use an advent calendar? There is a amazing scandi ribbon Advent pockets to go with.

Hoping you have fun with Christmas crafts this year. What are you doing?

Christelle

Hi Bruce the Reindeer!

Hi Bruce! Where are you? We begin to wait you. Take some rest to be in very good form fro Christmas and train you with your friends!

Do you know Crafty Ribbons have some pretty wool felt decoration too? A good way to prepare Christmas time... This is one of kits with ribbon but there are plenty others here.

Good to be in advance...

Do you prepare Christmas all over the year, 2 or months before or on last time?

Christelle

Christmas Robin

Good morning everyone!

Margreet here with a sewing project to share today.

I ever won a challenge at Crafty Ribbons. It was so difficult to make a choice from the wide range of ribbons. So I decided to choose one of the Goodie Bags: the Christmas Decoration Robin Kit.
It is a wonderful kit with a great variety of ribbons, buttons, pre-coloured images of cupcakes, a ribbon embroidery kit and last but not least the gorgeous robin kit.
With this great kit I made this lovely felt robin and I think I will decorate my Christmas tree with it.

 Here you can see 2 lovely ribbons which go with the kit.

It was a pleasure to fix it together.

Have a great day!

xxx Margreet

Sweet December

December is already here. Monthes passed so quickly. It's time to think about Christmas and all thinks around.

Today I'm wishing you a sweet December to think serenely during this period.

I used Ginger words ribbon from Gingerbread house collection to make this card and a very easy origami to do the christmastree. As I put on the middle, it looks like a pop-up card.

You could make it with children. 

Hoping you would have a sweet December as mine.

Christelle

psss! I have a new website. You're welcome to visit it and comment!

Flying Pigs!

Hi folks, Laura here today.

When I saw this ribbon I knew I wanted to recreate the little tomte in paper form.  Who could possibly resist a nisse riding a pig?!

I made a pattern and paper pieced him together in matching cardstock.  I tried to include all the details from Ali's design.  I made it slightly dimensional by layering - I guess that is decoupage?

I attached the nisse to the card in such a way that he spins... now not only do we have a nisse riding a pig we have a flying pig!!

I'd love to give you directions on how to create a spinner card but I worked from several tutorials that I found on YouTube and still ended up wandering off on my own path.  I will share clear instructions when I have them, it's on my list of things to do in the new year.

Supplies:
Ribbon from the Nisse collection from Crafty Ribbons
Sequins from SpiegelMom Scraps
paper from my stash

Thanks for looking!
Laura

Let It Snow

Hi there Scatty Jan here today to share with you a couple of fun festive tags

I totally love crafting with Kraft and think these ribbons are a perfect match

They are from the Christmas Owl Collection

Christmas Owl Collection  ~ Flowers/Tawny

(Which would be perfect all year round)

Christmas Owl Collection  ~ Noel/Tawny

Thank you for looking

more details can be found on my blog

xx

Hanging Advent

I grabbed the numbers ribbon from the Nisse range and wondered how it could be used in a sewing-free way...

I pasted the back of the ribbon with matte medium (PVA glue will do too!) and allowed to dry before cutting into individual numbers.  This stops the ribbon from fraying.  Then I gathered up 24 little envelopes to hold my advent treats - nothing huge just a chocolate or two.

I used matching colours of 3mm to tie each number to an envelope and then attach it to a string of Christmas tree beads.  Quick and easy, and very effective!

Thanks for looking,
Laura

Gingerbread Jar

Guess who's been having fun..?

Me!  I made this jar up with some kitchen staples and some of our Gingerbread House ribbon.

So.  Much.  Fun!!

I nabbed the recipie from Auntie Beeb - link - but added in some smarties to decorate with.

I added in some green seam binding and some red heart lace.

Thanks for looking!
Laura

Christmas Cupcakes

Hi there , Happy Tuesday Scatty Jan here today to share with you a trio of Christmas makes

I have used the absolutly best scrummy ribbons ever

They are from the Crafty Ribbons Christmas Cupcake range

Christmas Cupcakes ~ Cupcakes

Christmas Cupcakes ~ Cupcakes Small

Christmas Cupcakes ~ Yummy Turquoise

they were just perfect for my set

Thank you for looking

You can find more details on my blog 

xx

Advent Countdown/Calendar/Stocking

Hi Folks, Laura here today.

This creation is courtesy of my Mum - I had too many ideas to make so she stepped in, her hand sewing is much better than mine!!

This advent countdown stocking started life as a pillowcase.  Crafty Ribbons' Gingerbread number ribbon is hand sewn to the front and a glass candy cane marker can be moved along each date as you countdown to Christmas.

As it is a pillowcase you can pop 24 small wrapped gifts inside, one to be pulled at random each day.  I love this idea as you are not constrained by the size of the pocket - it's hard to find 24 goodies that are so small!

It can also be used as a stocking on Christmas Eve.  As it is personalised, Father Christmas will know whose it is and filled with the appropriate goodies or lumps of coal!!

If you fancy whipping one up you can grab the ribbons from here and a pillowcase from either the airing cupboard or your local cheapy shop!  Have fun!

Nativity

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, in every shop you see.  Laura here, it's still too early for me, I'd prefer a ban until November!  But hey, that's not how it works...

Crafty Ribbons have three new Christmas ranges for this year, Nativity being the first release.

I wrapped and pinned some ribbon around the bottom of a handpainted candle, wrapped it with printed celophane and tied with the Nativity words ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by!

p.s. I hope you sung the first line of this blog post!!