Sunday, May 22, 2011

Inspired Goodness...and a Way to Use Ribbon Scraps!

Today's post contains four cards of my own making and one card--the one that inspired my four--from Card Creations magazine. Like I've said before, this issue of Card Creations is stellar, superb, out of this world! *squeal*

I can't contain my glee. Especially when such super-cool ideas as the one Vera Yates shares in this card send me into spasms of creativity.


You see, just the day before I saw Vera's card, I looked at my very full jar of ribbon scraps and thought, "Huh. You need to do something with those."

Then Vera's card then led me to do this:


HELLO!!!!

I used my Fiskar's Shapecutter system to cut the heart and Scor-Tape to adhere the ribbon to the card base. The stamp is from October Afternoon. The only two tips I have are 1) make sure your ribbons don't extend beyond the popped-up mat and 2) put plenty of dimensional tape around the opening in the mat so it doesn't sag. Also, if you want to do the faux stitching or tie a ribbon around the mat, do these things BEFORE adhering the mat to your card with dimensionals.

Just sayin'.

Since I had the Fiskar's out, I tried a couple more shapes. This leaf has a lovely curve that allows the sentiment to nestle in so nicely, don't you think? The sentiment is from Papertrey's First Fruits.



And what comes after Thanksgiving? Christmas, of course! I did Vera's faux stitching on this card and really like the effect with this much larger image, which required a 5" x 7" card. It looks sort of country-ish and warm because of the stitching.


Finally, I decided to try a punched shape, but found the restrictions of punches (that you can't punch anywhere on the paper...just on the edges) a bit frustrating. This 4.25" square card uses a big flower punch from StampinUp and button from Papertrey.



If you're looking at a huge pile of ribbon scraps, give this a try! Obviously, if you have a die cut machine and some interesting dies, you'll have more options than I have. If you have a Fiskars, you can certainly have fun. Punches are a bit harder just because of the narrow margins, but they still work.

But please, if you have a pear die, don't go there. Just don't. *wink*

39 comments:

  1. What beautiful cards love them they are so effective
    Jacki xx

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  2. Fabulous cards and a great use of ribbon odds and ends. Love the clean cut shapes, ideal for this technique :)
    Jenny x

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  3. OH WOW! What a great idea! Love all of these, and I can definitely see me making a few! You're just full of inspiration!

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  4. These are just so beautiful! I don't have a big pile of scrap ribbon, but you've inspired me to set about creating one. ;-)

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  5. Just pure awesomeness! Such amazing inspiration...thanks!

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  6. I read to the bottom of your post and am laughing out loud! Love how you used your ribbon...gorgeous cards!

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  7. These cards are very cool, as is the original inspiration. I love the Christmas Tree in particular, I am going to have to try that.

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  8. I read your post from start ot finish......why no pears? The leaf is delish my favourite!
    I think I'll be case you.....casing Vera on this one so clever. Now just need to get the mag!

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  9. Oh how brilliant! Love this clever use of ribbon scraps, and I will definitely be giving it a try. Thanks for the great idea, and for sharing these fabulous cards!

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  10. What a great way to use up those little scraps! Thanks for the how to. I hope you got some rest today.

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  11. These cards are awesome! Love it, love it,love it. ;)

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  12. You have proven again why your blog is a "must read" blog! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. I love this ides! All the cards are beautiful!

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  14. Wow Susan!! I LOVE your ideas on using up ribbon!! I have so many bits in a bag just waiting to be used up! Very creative! Love all these! Have a great week...Hugs...Cookie :D

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  15. Could a hot air balloon die turned upside down be the same to you as a pear? :0) TOTALLY, TOALLY, totally love these cards. I've been saving my scraps and adhering them to Scor Tape each time I cut a scrap - so I'm ready for this project. My fav is the Christmas tree - but then I'm a country-Americana-kind-of-girl. Thanks for this great tip!

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  16. I love the Christmas tree too and will be trying that one out for sure! Don't worry I emailed Sue W and directed her to the appropriate "pear" post!! Lol! Thanks for today's laugh!!

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  17. Perhaps I am biased but I like yours so much more (I think it's the precise-ness of it, and that is a compliment). This would be so easy to mass produce if required.

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  18. Oh wow! These cards are so cute and what a way to use the countless pieces of scraps.

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  19. A great idea and I favour the leaf too but then I always like the warmer fall colours.

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  20. Wow, these are great! I saw the same card in the same mag., and passed it right by. Glad it stopped you! These are elegant and so different, sure to touch the recipient. I love the seasonal color schemes, and the way "Autumn Blessings" snuggles under the leaf. Man, I wish I had a Fiskar's system......

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  21. Awesome inspired cards! I love the tree one -- you just rock!

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  22. Woah, You're on a roll there Susan, we've got a weeks worth of cards, :0) great idea, love the finished cards, LOTS :0) xxx

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  23. How cool is this!?!?!?!?
    Wonderful cards, Susan!

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  24. Susan, I am so thrilled to see you chose to CASE my card! I've been followin our blog for awhile and was squealing with dlight when I saw this post. Your cards are fabulous. Now, you make me want to try this tchnique again. :) And, LOL, your last sentence on this post jus cracked me up.

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  25. Very cool and beautiful cards, Susan! I wonder if I still have my Fiskars shape cutter. :)

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  26. What a great idea, Susan! I love the variety of cards you created. And using up precious ribbon scraps? Priceless.

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  27. The Christmas tree is my favorite! Love it! And great ideas - as always - Miss Susan! BTW...I bought that issue of Card Creations and have many, many pages dog eared!!

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  28. Brilliant idea! I'm going to have to try that Christmas tree one as I have lots of scraps of Christmas ribbon.

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  29. Such a wonderful post.. Love your take on Veras card! Thank you for sharing, a good way to use my ribbon scraps soon..

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  30. Love it! You totally inspired me to delay cleaning - not that I'm complaining! LOL I just had to create my own! Thanks for the inspiration!

    http://ribbonsnjulz.blogspot.com/2011/05/use-those-ribbon-scraps.html

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  31. Wonderful idea! I love the way you CASed it, especially the leaf. Autumn colors -- yum! I don't have a lot of ribbon scraps, but I have a lot of ribbon, because I find it too bulky with bows to mail. This idea solves that problem!

    You must have a lot of followers in my area. I looked all over for that magazine, and it was sold out, so I had to mail order. It arrived today, and I can't wait to pour over it.

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  32. Ooh love this idea! I can see how to use my Cricut :) Your cards are lovely Susan - thanks for the inspiration!

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  33. This quartet of cards is beautiful! You have a very straight eye (to align the ribbon) and a very precise hand -- I rarely get such perfect cuts with my shapecutter. (Also, you have some fabulous shapes! I have oval, circle, rounded rectangle.) Thanks for sharing these, Susan!

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  34. Your cards never fail to inspire, Susan. So neatly done and so eye-catching!

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  35. Inspired and inspirational.

    Great job.

    cheers,
    Malyn

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  36. Great idea! Your cards are great!
    RosieG

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  37. Oh my GOSH!!! How cute are these!!! Watch for some CASEing!!!

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