Welcome back Stampin' Fun Fridays. I have missed you.
This week I have a simple way to use up those little ribbon scraps. If you're anything like me you can't part with those little 3", 4", 5", etc. little ribbon scraps leftover from other projects then I have a fun idea for you to use them up! I keep a jar where I can throw in all those "leftover" little pieces. A few months ago I created several of these ribbon butterflies and I thought how cute they would be to make some fast cards.
Here's how:
Supplies:
- Snow Layering Papers by Hero Arts
- Snow Folded Cards by Hero Arts
- Thank You Sayings Clear Design Stamp Set by Hero Arts
- Friend Definition Remountable Rubber Stamp by Hero Arts
- Flourish Background Remountable Rubber Stamp by Hero Arts
- Branch Background Remountable Rubber Stamp by Hero Arts
- Shabby Shutters Tim Holtz Distress Ink by Ranger
- Weathered Wood Tim Holtz Distress Ink by Ranger
- Broken China Tim Holtz Distress Ink by Ranger
- Ink Blending Tool & 2 Foams by Ranger
- Black & Clear Big & Bossy Jumbo Embossing Pad by Ranger
- Memories Black Ink by Hero Arts
- Zing! Clear Embossing Powder 1 oz. by American Crafts
- Sizzix Big Shot Die Cut Machine & Butterfly Die (Stampin' Up)
- Corduroy Buttons, Favorite Things Stamp Set, Label Punch (Stampin' Up)
- Stick Pins (Heidi Grace & MM)
- String
- White 1/2Inch Foam Squares by Herma
- White 1/4Inch Foam Squares by Herma
Wishing everyone a very wonderful weekend with a little creativity thrown in for good measure!
See you Monday. :)
these are just beautiful, nicole! i love the one in primary colors especially, thanks for sharing your great ideas!
Posted by: mary dawn q | January 08, 2010 at 09:37 AM
These are so gorgeous! I love them!
Posted by: Jingle | January 08, 2010 at 09:53 AM
adorable way to use up scraps!
Posted by: mj | January 08, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Great way to use up those small scraps of ribbon that we love so much and can't think of what to do with them!
Thanks for sharing this Nichol..they're so beautiful!
xo
Posted by: JosieK | January 08, 2010 at 10:14 AM
what a gorgeous technique to use up all those ribbon scraps!
Posted by: wendyp | January 08, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Wonderful ideas and a great use for scraps. Thanks
Posted by: Lisa | January 08, 2010 at 11:45 AM
How brilliantly creative. Thanks for sharing such a great idea.
Posted by: Lucy | January 08, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Gorgeous cards Nichol! Love how you use up those scraps! This makes me want to try this!!! THANKS!!
Posted by: Sara Rossi | January 08, 2010 at 01:03 PM
Absolutely the greatest idea!
Posted by: {vicki} | January 08, 2010 at 02:11 PM
Beautiful cards! I've got to get that die.
Posted by: Tasha | January 08, 2010 at 06:13 PM
fabulous!
Posted by: Jennifer McGuire | January 08, 2010 at 06:52 PM
Now Nichol, every time I watch your videos I want to BUY more stuff!!! I was trying so hard to stream line my scrapping, but then you go and show us how to use Sizzix dies ,that I didn't think I needed, to make the most gorgeous yet simple cards!! What am I to do?! I can't quit watching the videos...I'm hooked:)
Posted by: Kathy Humphrey | January 08, 2010 at 07:29 PM
Thanks Nichol I love this idea and will be using it in the near future!
Posted by: Deneen Cook | January 08, 2010 at 08:40 PM
These are so cute Nichol. Gorgeous xxx
Posted by: Kelly R | January 08, 2010 at 09:20 PM
I love your cards. I don't have a Sizzix Die Cut machine, you make it look so easy and fun. I'm going to try improvising in some way, so I'll remember your idea. Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Verona H | January 08, 2010 at 09:37 PM
These could not be any CUTER! I love your cards and videos! Thanks for all of the inspiration and for sharing your amazing talent!
Posted by: Jill | January 08, 2010 at 11:54 PM
aaaaahhh this is so clever!!
I recently purchased a Sil machine and I just love it. I admire your work and talent!! TX for sharing your wonderful ideas!!
Posted by: Lydia | January 09, 2010 at 08:54 AM
Your video is GREAT! Thanks for showing this. I just adore these cards!
Posted by: krolski (kathy) | January 09, 2010 at 07:33 PM
How clever and creative! I can't wait to try this....thank you for a great tutorial!
Posted by: donna mikasa | January 09, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Nichol
Love your idea of using left over ribbon. I have lots of those pins too. Thanks for sharing your time and ideas.
Sandi N.
Posted by: Sandi | January 10, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Oh. My. Goodness. I love that ribbon butterfly. I'm off to give it a try! Thank you for the terrific demonstration!
Posted by: Dixie C. | January 10, 2010 at 12:02 PM
what a fantastic idea! thank you for the video explanation, too. it has inspired some ideas for some of my layouts that i hope to make soon. i hope you don't mind that i linked back from my blog (crediting you, of course!)
Posted by: qsogirl | January 10, 2010 at 01:57 PM
What a great idea to use up scraps of ribbon. I also have a jar full. I'll go and give this idea a try.
The cards look marvellous.
Eveline.
Posted by: Eveline van Heijst | January 11, 2010 at 04:47 AM
thanks for the link back!
have a super week!
Posted by: Nichol Spohr LLC | January 11, 2010 at 10:29 AM
If you have a Cuttlebug or Quickutz Epic Six you can use the Sizzix steel rule dies in those machines too. :)
Posted by: Nichol Spohr LLC | January 11, 2010 at 11:14 AM