RCC18 Halloween Kitty

Hey everyone! It's Tuesday which means.....a new Ribbon Carousel challenge!  And you know I love the sponsor this week....Jessica Knutsen and There She Goes Clear Stamps!  This week, for RCC18, Jessica is challenging us to use more than one spooled item. 

 And coincidentally,Jessica is heading the TSG122 challenge this week as well.  The TSG challenge is to make a One-Layer-Card (OLC) and POP up your image.  So I decided to combine the challenges and this is what I came up with.....

I did a 1/4" border around my card base, added a sneak peek ribbon from the new "Monthly Ribbon Kit" that will debut right on the RCC page and in the Ribbon Carousel store next week. (Announcement to be made next TUESDAY!) The baker's twine is the second spool item for the challenge.

I popped up the little halloween kitty from the Cattitude stamp set, paper-piecing with 3 different papers, and put it on top of a Midnight Felt Shape from CTMH. 

 The We R Memory Keepers brad was a bit dull, so I decorated it with some CTMH bling.  And voila, I'm getting ready for the holiday season to begin!  We'd love you to join us at both challenges...so go get crafty, and we'll see you back here later this week.

Ribbon Carousel Birthday Sale!

Hey everyone! This has been a really busy month marked with my wedding and this week, my birthday! So I'm giving ALL of you a birthday gift! How about....

  

20% off your entire order at the RibbonCarousel.com store!!

Just use coupon code: BIRTHDAY at checkout and your order will be automatically discounted.  This offer is good for the whole weekend until Sunday 11:59pm EST!

"Moxie" Fabulous Blog Hop Challenge!

***If you're looking for my Blog Candy Post....it's HERE!***

Hey everyone!  We're hopping again today, so hopefully you came from Christine's gorgeous blog.  If not and you'd like to hop with us, start over at the TSG blog.  From here you'll head over to the Moxie Fab-u-lous Danielle!

No stamp collection is complete without a great set of background images that you can use in a variety of different ways. This fabulous new set illustrated by Torico will have you reaching for it over and over again for all of your stamping needs!

Fabulous is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 13 stamps and will sell for $15.

I really love everything in this stamp set!  The sentiments and images are gorgeous! And the name of the stamp set...FABULOUS!!  I wanted to go a bit more clean and graphic today, using Cath's Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger...

 so here goes!!

And I was having so much fun, I made this one too...

Cute set isn't it?! I wet embossed the pattern so I could enter it in the CAS-ual Friday's Challenge (CFC16) Embossing.  This fabulous ribbon by May Arts has such a fab pattern too!

Would you like a chance to win the Fabulous stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Fabulous Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Fabulous stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday Aug. 27th during the Release Party Chat.

See you tomorrow for the final day sneak peeks! :D

4.25 x 5.5" Moxie Fabulous cards:

Stamps: TSG Fabulous Stamp Set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Dandelion; CTMH Baby Pink; Versomark 
Paper: PTI CS
Accessories: May Arts V Striped Twill Ribbon from RibbonCarousel.com, 
CTMH Bling, Sunny Yellow Embossing Powder
Tools: PTI die

Beautiful Day Blog Hop Challenge!

***Looking for my Blog Candy? We're getting closer to drawing, so be sure to enter!***

Hey there!! Are you excited about this week?  I AM!! Hopefully, you arrived from Christine's beautiful blog, but if not, hop on over to the There She Goes blog so you don't miss out on any of the fun!

 First there were fairy tales and then fairies and now she has added a touch of country cottage to her fabulous build a scene stamp line! Use alone or along with the other stamp sets designed by Di to create wonderful handmade creations.

Beautiful Day is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 10 stamps and will sell for $15.

OK, so I'm just going to throw this out there.  I was a bit skeptical about the Fairy Tale set.  But NOW that I understand how these sets are BUILDING on each other, I am in LOVE!!

I popped out the shutters and they look so cool!  The flower box is popped up too.  The stone included can be used to build a stone wall, or a stone building (think castle).  I cut the corners off to "frame" the "stone cottage" that this little beauty is look out of.

Would you like a chance to win the Beautiful Day stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Beautiful Day Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Beautiful Day stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday Aug. 27th during the Release Party Chat.

Now hop on over to Danielle's fabulous blog and I'll see you right back here tomorrow!  Go, skedaddle....go on now..... :D

4.25 x 5.5" It's A Beautiful Day card:

Stamps: TSG Beautiful Day Stamp Set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copics 
Paper: Lily Bee Design Happily Lost; PTI CS
Accessories: May Arts Checked Ribbon from RibbonCarousel.com, Micheal's Bling
Tools: PTI die

Make Your Own Ribbon Flowers!

Hey everyone! Today I'm up on the TSG Blog, and I'm showing a fun, quick and easy way to make your own ribbon flowers! 

1. First assemble your products.  The only item that you might not have in your stash would be Glubers by Cosmo Cricut. 
2. Glubers come in different sizes; I am using the 2" size for this project.  They come 4 to a sheet with a protective sheet covering them.  Cut one of the Glubers off, leaving the top and bottom protective sheets.
3. Peel the THICKER, STIFFER protective sheet away from the Gluber and place it down on your work surface.
4. Start in the center and start rotating the GLUBER while lightly winding the ribbon around.  Be sure not to leave any space.
5. When the flower is fully wound, cut off the ribbon about 1/2" from the edge of the GLUBER and fold it underneath the GLUBER.
6. The underside of the Gluber allows you to see if your flower is nicely wound and even.

7. Attach to your card!  I got a bit carried away with the Copic Air Compressor and R46...yikes!  The sentiment is from the gorgeous TSG Angel Mail stamp set and the little accents are from the TSG Flourish stamp set.

 I'm entering this card in a TON of challenges for the Dare To Get Dirty Week over on SplitcoastStampers. One of the challenges is being hosted by our own Iwona Palamountain....so I was channeling her style....can ya tell? Come on, join in the fun!!

 *I've assembled the pictures together so this post is easier to read.  If you would like to see the photos broken out, please just leave a comment and I will get it to you.

4.25 x 5.5" Sing Anyway card:

Stamps: TSG Angel Mail and Flourish Stamp Sets
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copic R46
Paper: Crate Paper Portrait; PTI CS
Accessories: May Arts Red Sheer Box Pleat Ribbon, CTMH Bling Asst., Pewter Mini-Medley Accents
Tools: Spellbinder Die; Taylored Expression Leafy Branch Die; Corner Rounder

RCC14 Help From My Friends

 ***Are you looking for my Blog Candy Post? Click HERE!!***

Hey everyone! Oh I am in crafting heaven with the house to myself for the first time in MONTHS!! It's Tuesday and ya know what that means.....a new Ribbon Carousel Challenge! 

Our fabulous sponsor, EAD Designs, sent product to each of the Crew members and let me tell you, the stickers are AMAZING!  I must admit, I've never used stickers before and was a little nervous. You know, want to do a great job for our first sponsor, yada yada yada.  Well, it is so EASY!!  Actually, it's so easy....I made 2 cards in the same time that it usually takes me to make 1! 

Here's the first card:

I used Believe in Make Believe as the focal image and sentiment on this card.  As soon as I saw these, I immediately thought of the color red.  So I used some DP from the Odds and Ends Mini Deck. I'm also entering this in three of my stamping idols', Lisa, Julie and Jodi, Dare to Get Dirty challenges over on SplitcoastStampers.

I'll show y'all the other card later in the week! Oh and one last thing, the twine is being added to the RibbonCarousel.com store with a BUNCH more ribbon tomorrow.  Be sure to stop by to see! Till then.....go get crafty!

4.24 x 5.5" Help from my Friends card:
Stickers: EAD Designs
Paper: Cosmo Cricut Odds and End Mini Deck; Bazill CS; PTI CS
Accessories: May Arts Red Loop Edge Ribbon, May Arts Crochet Ribbon, May Arts Twine; Prima Flowers
Tools: Spellbinders Oval Dies and Tags Die

Make a Splash Blog Hop Challenge

It's the last day of the blog hop....and we've saved a GREAT stamp set for last!  If you've hopped on over from Christine's you're on the right track.  If not, head on over to TSG so you don't miss anything. One of the best things about the summer is being able to go for a refreshing swim. Whether you prefer a lake, ocean or pool- you will love this new stamp set illustrated by Torico! Make A Splash will have you saying “Mermaids, seahorse and fish... oh my!”.

Make A Splash is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 21stamps and will sell for $18.

I love this stamp set and you will too!  I used Spica's to glitter her up and Copics to color the rest of the image.  I airbrushed the sky, sun and clouds with a bit of Stickles Stardust to top 'em off.  DP is from Echo Park Splash.
 
Would you like a chance to win the Make A Splash stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Make A Splash Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Make A Splash stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (June 25th) during the Release Party Chat.

Now head on over to Danielle's for more blog hoppin' goodness!

RCC8 You Dig Me?

Hey everyone! Hope you had a great Father's Day Weekend! This week's challenge over at the Ribbon Carousel Challenge RCC8 is brought to us by Ashley N Newell to use your favorite coloring medium.

 

WELL....You GOTTA know that I have my Copics right here just ichin' to be used.  So, pull out those coloring tools…..Pencils, Watercolors, Inks, Copics, Tombows….whatever your FAVORITE choice of coloring medium is. With the beautiful colors of summer abound, Ashley wants you to color up your world….and ours. Any line art image is acceptable, just be sure to color it in!

I used LOTS of my favorite things.  First, I used Copics on the ol' man image from the awesome TSG stamp set called "My Little Friend".  The DP is from My Minds Eye called Lime Twist - Fly a Kite. I tied on some Orange Twine from RibbonCarousel.com and topped it off with a button from CTMH. The sentiment is framed with SU brads.  Love this one!! 

Hope y'all join us this week at the RCC. And see ya back here tomorrow for TSG's sneak peeks!

RCC6 Are we there yet?

Hey everyone! Today begins RCC6 with a sketch by Danielle Lounds. Don’t you just love a good sketch challenge?! It’s a great place to start your creation.

Riley left last night on a "Red Eye", arriving in New York at 9:30 this morning.   My son, Ian, picked him up at the airport and they are now driving the 3,100 miles cross country to our home. YIKES!!!  Why didn't I go, you're asking? Because Riley thought having 2 people without any common sense driving cross country might be a little too dangerous.....LOL! And how is this little story relevant you ask???? Well, I used this fab sketch to make a card for Riley and Ian.

Now I know that Ian will be asking Riley this at least 100 times over the next few days, so I thought a little humor might be in order.  I'm going to send it to them in a picture text on Thursday. hee hee hee 

Have a great day!

Are we there yet? 4.25 x 5.5 Card Recipe:

Stamps: PTI Road Trip
Paper:   PTI CS; PTI Road Trip DP
Ink: CTMH Desert Sand, SU Tangerine Tango, PTI Vintage Cream
Embellishments:  TE Tiny Twinkles, BG Sweet Threads Stitched Brad, RibbonCarousel.com Orange Twine, PTI Banner/Fillable Frame Dies ,MFT Rosette Die

Ribbon, ribbon everywhere!

Hey everyone! Just a quick post to let you know that all of the ribbon I have in stock is on the Ribbon Carousel website now.  More arrives next week, but the majority is up now.  Is there something you're looking for? Something you'd like in a full spool?  Just shoot me an email or leave a message on this post and I'll get right on it.

Thanks everyone for your patience and I'll be getting back to my crafting now.Hopefully I remember how to use my Copics! lol :D

Got ribbon?

Hey everyone! I apologize profusely for not being a reliable blogger these past coupla weeks, but YOWZER...starting an online business is NOT as easy as I thought it was going to be! lol

A fabulous box showed up from May Arts and am I having a time with all that ribbon!  I can't open any of it yet, cuz it's not loaded to the store yet.  That takes quite some work I tell ya.  Each picture, description, price, shipping info, amt available, how much left, ARGH!! I just wanna make something alright already!

So I promise I will be back with art-work! I promise!!  I just gotta finish putting these 97 products on the virtual shelves for y'all. Well, I gotta have a card made by Tuesday, cuz it's Ribbon Carousel's 3rd challenge. :D  Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone.

HELLOOOOO......

Hellooooo out there!! I have to apologize for my absence.  But I am not sitting idly by eating bon bons and watching daytime tv.  NOPE.  I've got a secret....I'll tell you if you can keep it hush hush for a couple of weeks.  Come closer.  Come closer, I don't want anyone else to hear me.....

We're starting a challenge blog for the RibbonCarousel.com company!! 

And let me tell ya, some of your favorite people are gonna be Designers and Guest Designers for this lil' 'ol challenge blog!! :D  I have been working around the clock: painting the 8 post carousels; lining up, organizing and setting up the DT; doing homework with Dylan; getting ready for Riley to come home from deployment... (next Thursday, but shhhhh....)  OY VAY it's been busy around here.  

I have another secret, but I can't tell yet.  BUT, I can tell you that I am working on some artwork and will have a post TO-MO-RROW, FO SHORE!  I haven't been in the Studio in over a week and I think I am forgetting how to craft!! YIKES!! 

Thanks so much for being patient!! I'll see ya tomorrow. :D

Katie's Blog Candy is a FREE Ribbon Carousel!!

Hey everyone!  Just wanted to give a BIG shout out to Katie Skiff who has soooooo generously purchased a Ribbon Carousel to give away as blog candy!!! Oh My Goodness....that is the best blog candy ever, if I do say so myself!  So go on over and check it out HERE!

And thank you oodles Katie for always being a great blogger friend!! I always know I can count on your friendship and support and it means the world to me! :D

RibbonCarousel.com

Hey everyone!! I have THE most exciting news.... I have finally opened my online store,

RibbonCarousel.com.

Here are the details just for you:

Each Ribbon Carousel holds up to 96 rolls of 3/8" ribbon!  This easy-to-use organizer is compact, using less than 7" square on your workspace. The Ribbon Carousel holds ribbon spools of any size up to 4". Minimal assembly required.

 To use: Simply unscrew the knob on top of the Ribbon Carousel.  Remove the top and place your ribbon spools on any of the 4 posts as desired. 

 Replace the top by lining up the rods to the holes in the underside of the top.  Replace the knob to secure the Ribbon Carousel.

Specifications: Each Ribbon Carousel is approximately 6.85" square and 13.5" tall. 
The manufacturing of each Ribbon Carousel happens here in Kitsap County, WA, USA. The raw materials for each & every part is made in the USA.  (That was kinda important to me.)

So what do you think?  I'll have a blog candy giveaway in April for all those that are followers on FB and here on my blog.  :D  Thanks to everyone that has supported me!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate all of you!