Sep 05 2011
Ribbon Inspiraton/Stamp Simply Style – Rosettes
Before we get to today’s project, my apologies for the inconvenience this past weekend. The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store was down all weekend due to a small technicality, but all is now well and we are up and running as normal. Again, my apologies —
We at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store are starting a new and regular series that hereafter will post each Saturday. We ALL love our ribbon and how versatile it is, so we thought it would be fun to share some ribbon inspiration with you all each Saturday — thus our title — Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style. Each Saturday we’ll feature one type of ribbon and show you various ways that we like to use it. You’ll see designs from the regular Stamp Simply Designers as well as a few guests popping in and out here and there.
This week we are showcasing Rosettes. There are many types of premade flowers sold by the yard that offer a variety of opportunities for scrapping, card-making, sewing and crafting in general. So be prepared for some wonderful Rosette inspiration today!
All Rosettes in stock can be seen here.
And you can read about the Blog Candy at the end of this post.
And here’s my card for today:
I used May Arts 1.5″ Sheer Flowers with Pearl Center as my chosen rosette ribbon for today, and I paired it with several other ribbons in this very clean wedding card made with SU Very Vanilla cardstock. The lower ribbon border, which is the focal point of this card, will be detailed a few photos down. This card has a lot of dimension and, as always, I will store and present it in an A2 Clear Box, protecting all the detail.
I’ve used this Mr. & Mrs. stamp over and over again, but I love it, what can I say! It is in a set that is on the retirement list by JustRite, which is SUCH a bummer in my opinon. I LOVE this entire set — Wedding Nested Sentiments, requiring the Clear Horizontal Stampers. But it is still available until sold out, so that’s a good thing! The card inside, which you’ll see below, uses another stamp from the same set.
My trailing bow was quick and easy. First, using Scor-Tape, I ran a strip of 3/4″ Lace with Pearl Center across the card top. Then using the Bow Easy, I made a quad bow (wrap the ribbon around the legs 4 times) using 1/4″ 100% Silk Ribbon, and I specifically left extra long tails on my bow so they would trail down the card. I adhered a Prima Fairytale Rose in French White on top of my bow. I used a glue pen on the flower petals and sprinkled on some fine glitter. Then I just twirled the ribbon tails how I liked them and using a dab of glue secured them near the bottom under a petal on the lower border.
Here’s the card inside, using the Wedding Nested Sentiments mentioned above. I’ve gotten so much use out of this set. All of the nested sentiment sets can be seen here — many are on sale.
OK, now back to the ribbon border/focal image of the card. I made the ribbon border first, totally independent of the card. I’ve been calling this my “garter” — doesn’t it look just like the bride’s garter might look? Here’s how I made it:
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Cut cardstock 5.25″ x 1.5″ (the width of the pleats) and run Scor-Tape the length of it, down the center
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Place the 1.5″ Pleated Satin on the cardstock strip, over the Scor-Tape
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Run another length of Scor-Tape over the center stitching of the Pleats
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Take a length of the 1.5″ Sheer Flower with Pearl Center Ribbon and secure it on one end, then gently create some small gathers as you continue to lay it down the full length over the pleats. It has wired edges, making this super easy to do
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Run another length of Scor-Tape over the edge that you just gathered
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Now you can place your 3/4″ Lace with Pearl Center over that layer of tape, concealing the gathered edge you just did. You can gently move the flowers out of the way so you can do this more easily.
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Done — adhere to card.
Make it larger and use on a scrapbook page!
Make it a full circle rather than flat and you WILL have a garter — LOL!!! This could be FUN!!!
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And here’s our BLOG CANDY for today:
It’s a sampling of the various types of Rosettes in stock. Here’s what they are, from left:
Shabby Rose Trim byPrima - (currently on sale)
Bloomers by Webster’s Pages – (currently on sale) (LINDA uses this ribbon today)
Sheer Woven Rosettes by May Arts - (both HOLLY and MICHELLE use this ribbon today)
1.5″ Sheer Flowers with Pearl Center by May Arts – (SHARON (me) uses this ribbon today)
Shabby Rosettes by May Arts – our NEWEST addition and totally FAB!
Shabby Daisy Trim by Prima - (currently on sale) (BARB uses this ribbon today)
1.5″ Sheer Flower with Pearl Center by May Arts - (SHARON (me) uses this ribbon today)
Bloomers by Webster’s Pages - (currently on sale) (LINDA uses this ribbon today)
And DEB is in the unfortunate situation of having very little in the line of supplies at her disposal for the time being, so being the creative sort that she is, she is playing along today making her own rosettes using May Arts 100% Silk Ribbon and Glubers. You won’t want to miss them!
So if this Blog Candy interests you — here’s the details on how to try to win:
This is a Mystery Blog Candy, meaning the winner will be drawn from comments on one of today’s participating blogs, so leaving a comment on each blog will greatly increase your chances of winning, but only one comment per blog, please. The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, September 8 and will be posted on this blog on Thursday night or Friday morning, so please check back to claim your prize if you are the lucky winner!
Best of luck to you!
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Now, check out all of the FABULOUS samples the designers have made — be ready to seriously drool!!!
Sharon Johnson ~ Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
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Thank you all SO MUCH for stopping in today. We all LOVE having you visit and hearing from you. YOU are the reason this is fun for all of us — so THANK YOU so much!!!
See you real soon!
67 responses so far
Your design is just dripping in gorgeousness Sharon! I love the pleated design with the blooming ribbon…beautiful choices!
Your card is like a gift, all in itself … definitely ‘drool-worthy’!
oh my goodness. Your card was candy enough! Then to add some blog candy on top of that, woo hoo!
Thank you for the chance to win 🙂
Hi Sharon,
Love your card — perfect for a wedding card — give me ideas –hope you don’t mind.
Thanks as always for sharing your great talent.
Wow, Sharon! Your card is absolutely gorgeous! I love the pleated ribbon and pearls and beautiful rosettes!
Such a beautiful, classic, card!! It oozed with charm and grace. I just love your designs, they are always so beautiful. Thank you for sharing!! -Stacy
Beautiful!
Stunning! Love the beautiful application of all your ribbons, Sharon!
Beautiful wedding card! Love everything about it!
This is beautiful! I love your new selection!
Wow this is stunning love how you did the ribbon .
Marilyn
Beautiful card and the ribbons and flowers are gorgeous!! Super job!!
Gorgeous card. Your cards are always an inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous card, Sharon and then you show us those simple beautiful flower ribbons and all my resolve to lighten my ribbon box just flies away.
Sharon, your card is simply Gorgeous, with a definite capital G! Thanks for sharing
your talent with us.
Beautiful card….inspiration for a wedding card I need to make in a couple of months…TFS
Your card is gorgeous! Love your directions on how you added the variety of ribbons together to make a stunning addition to your card. Had to visit your ribbon store, too. Really like the idea of sending cards as this one in the plastic boxes. Thanks for the wonderful ideas and for the chance to win that awesome prize.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Hi Sharon, You continue to amaze me with the beauty of your cards. This one is absolutely beautiful. It would be great if you could also include the dimensions for the cards. I am not familiar with A2, A6 etc.. Thanks so much.
Stunning card! I hadn’t noticed that yummy ribbon.
Lovely card ,the border is awesome!
I love rosettes! Your card is amazing, and I am inspired to make some wedding cards today.
A beautiful card tor a wedding! Stunning use of ribbon…Your cards showcase showcase MayArts ribbon for sure!
Elegant, tasteful, beautiful…there just aren’t any other words. Thanks for sharing.
Elegant card! I love all the details!
DeniseB
This card has such class. It reminds me of all things French, ballet, and weddings.! Thank you very much for the tutorial and the encouragement you give. I hope you had a nice Labor Day weekend.
Wow……..that is one gorgeous card!! It is really stunning!!
Thank you so much for always sharing how you make your beautiful cards! I c an’t wait to give this a try. Now off to see what your amazing DT members did………..
Beautiful card and I like how you will be showcasing different ribbons.
Sharon
The ribbon and flower is so elegant. I have enjoyed this hop. Each and every designer has done an exemplary artwork. This group of designers is my fav. And your blog candy looks VERY yummy.
Sharon L
Very elegant, well done.
Beautiful and stunning creation.
Well! While the rosette portion can certainly be used as a garter-so too can the top piece- it can be a nice little choker for that wedding! lol Now let’s see if I can get a hold of your blog candy to create one of these wonderful ideas!
Perfect!! Nothing else to say but that.
As always, Sharon, absolutely beautiful. Love the elegant black and ivory together. Wish I had the funds to buy everything you show…what fun I would have. Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration you always give…
Fabulous.
What a beautiful card and I love the flowers. Thanks for all the great insperation.
I love the white and ecru cards, and oh how I could have used this card just a few weeks ago for my brother’s wedding……..instead I made a black and white card which I wasn’t thrilled with the way it turned out. I didn’t put any ribbon on it other than black velvet. I love your card!
I love the pleated design with the blooming ribbon…beautiful choices!
I always admire your projects.Your cards are always so pretty.Those flowers are the perfect touch.
Your card is stunning! I wish I had your flair using flowers and ribbon! Thanks for the inspiration!
Sharon,
Your card is lovely and perfect for a happy couple! I love the soft flowers with pearls. Nothing says wedding without pearls, right?
Gorgeous card!! So elegant!! Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent with us.
Wow! Love the card. Its beautiful. So elegant!!
Love your card and the flowers, thank you so much for sharing.
Such a beautiful card! Very elegant, #1!
I love ribbon and look forward to the Ribbon Inspiration posts! As always, love your card! You give me so much inspiration.
Beautiful, absolutely gorgeous!
I just love to make fancy wedding cards but this one is soooo above any I have ever made! It is so elegant, a beautiful creation.
Love the rosette ribbon you used today! Beautiful card, Sharon!
Sharon ~ Am not sure which lfower I like best…rosettes, maybe the open old fashioned rose with the pearl. Oh well, just love ribbon and flower! tfi
oh, what a gorgeous wedding card. just beautiful. i love how you have layered all of the ribbons. makes it so rich.
What an outstanding wedding card!!
Sharon – Love your card – so beautiful. Thanks for sharing and for the chance at blog candy.
Just beautiful!!
beautiful card. thanks for the chance on the candy.
This card is absolutely exquisite. Love it. Thanks so much for a chance at blog candy.
I drool over all the beautiful papers, ribbons, trim, flowers, pearls, bling and would love to own all of it!!!!! Wish I could. Love your blog and your inspiration. Thank you for the chance to win your surprise blog candy.
What a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing your techniques. I love ribbon but have little experience with it and am excited about checking in on Saturdays!
Love your designs. Thanks for a chance to win.
I always love your cards. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love your store and the Design Team posts for this blog hop. What a wonderful blog candy you have amassed – here’s hoping I can win it! (I would post on my new blog if I could work out how to link back from side bar)
Awesome card! Love these rosettes, thanks for a chance to win some! Great wedding pictures too!
What an amazing card! TFS and for giving tips on how each layer of lace or rosettes was done.
Oh Sharon, your card is just gorgeous, I love your “garter”! These rosettes are to die for, thanks for the chance to win!
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