Thursday 8 March 2012
Cupcake Crazy
The first one is a 9mm grosgrain cupcake ribbon with really cute tickled pink cupcakes that seem to just dance across the ribbon.
The second is every little girl's dream ribbon. Pink and cakes, what more could you ask for. Yumm!
For the last one, we couldn't leave the chocolate aside and so here it is in the fantastic 16mm chocolate brown grosgrain ribbon. Even more yumm!
Sunday 27 November 2011
Christmas Ribbon Rosette
Thursday 27 October 2011
Poinsettia Wreath for Christmas
Friday 13 May 2011
Vintage twisted ribbon roses
Ribbon – at least 16mm wide
The one that I used here is the 23mm wide swiss dot grosgrain.
a needle and thread
Cut a length of ribbon, about 30 to 45cm long. The longer (and wider) your ribbon, the larger your rose will be.
Tie a knot at one end of the ribbon, this will be the center of the rose.
Knot the end of the thread and secure it to the base of the knot.
Start twisting your ribbon and stitch it into place around the knot.
Carry on twisting the ribbon and sew it onto the rose that is developing.
Below is what it should look like from the front at this stage.
Keep on twisting and sewing until you have the size of rose that you want.
Once all the ribbon is wound up and secured, tuck the ends underneath and sew them into place with a few small stitchesKnot your thread, trim it, and you’re done
Now for the leaves. They are really simple too.
Take a length of the green satin ribbon and sew along one edge as shown. The longer the length the bigger the leaf. As a rule of thumb, your ribbon should be about two and a half times the width of the finished rose.
Pull the thread gently until you have gathered the ribbon as shown below.Stitch the ribbon together along the middle and then stitch it to the back of your rose and there you have it. Now you can make a card or far better brighten up a jumper or a hat.
Saturday 7 May 2011
Folded ribbon rose tutorial
Tuesday 3 May 2011
Pincushion for a competition
Now weave the same pattern of ribbon in the horizontal direction as shown.
You should end up with what you see below. Push the ribbons together so that there are no gaps showing and pin in place. You will need to do this or the ribbon will move when you iron it.
Cover the ribbon weaving with a cloth and press with the iron. Do not use steam. This will create enough adhesion to allow you to flip the ribbon weave over and then press again to cause a better adhesion and create your fabric. See below. Now, flip the fabric over, and iron from the back. This will ensure that the ribbons stick to the interfacing really well.
Now, take a length of sewing thread with a knot in one side and sew a running stitch along one edge of the ribbon very close to the edge. When you have reached the end pull the thread to gather it to approximately the length of your 4 sides combined. 40 cm in my case. Secure the end of the thread.
Pin to the right side of the edge of the ribbon fabric. Tack the ribbon in place very near the edge. You will not reallt have a seam allowance on the ribbon. No need to have one really as the ribbon has a sewn edge should not frey. There will be a seam allowance on the ribbon fabric though.
Cut a piece of backing fabric that is the same size as the interfacing. I used a little broiderie anglais that I had in my scraps basket. With right sides together and the ribbon in the middle like a sandwich sew around three sided of the pincushion. I did this by hand as it really is too fiddly to even contemplate sewing on the machine.
When you have done this turn the pincushion around to the right side and fill with kapok or any other stuffing that you have. I had some left over from goodness knows when. Sew the last side into place from the back of the cushion and you have done.
Monday 17 January 2011
Valentine will be with us so soon
1 A4 sheet of heavy paper
1 piece of white card to stamp the Babe with a Heart
Double sided sticky tape
Message stamp of your choice, we have lots at reduced prices but their going fast.
Tag
Glue
Stazon inkpad in Stone Grey
1. Ink up the stamp with the Stazon and stamp it on to a piece of card. Colour the edges with the colour of your choice pen as seen above. Stick to the bag with Stix 2 foam pads.
2. Ink the message stamp and stamp on to a piece of white card.
3. Cut out and stick to the base bag with 3d foam pads as seen.
4. Cut a length of raffia ribbon and stick to the bag with double sided sticky tape. Tie a bow and stick to the ribbon.
5. Now make the matching card. No need to change the layout.
This is entered in the Shabby tea rooms challenge - White plus bright
Thursday 13 January 2011
Fashion Ladies Rock
I used warm colours this time as I have been making a concerted move away from pink. I know, I know ... not too successful, but this time I've succeeded.
If you love this image and want to get her than you can find her here.
I have entered this card in the Sketch Saturday Week 137 Challenge
Fab n' Funky challenge 55 Let's get warm and toasty
Cute Card Thursday Monochrome
Wednesday 12 January 2011
Trying out a new technique
The new technique is to use just a part of the stamp for a different effect. I also rotated the stamp so that it faced in different directions to make the tulips look as if they were growing in differing ways. The stamps were coloured with Art and Graphic pens from Kuretake which are available here.
The sheet of stamps is available here.
The ribbon here.
Happy crafting,
Yvonne
Tuesday 11 January 2011
I must be getting better at this lark
I've also manages to combine her with my other love, flowers to create a lovely old fashioned feel card that is bang up to date.
If you want to make this card then the image is available here.
the flowers here
the ribbon here
The card is entered in the Everybody Art Challenge , Sketch 124
Tiny Weenie Cupcake Stand
The image is from the Party Fairy set of rubber stamps which can be bought here.
The fabulous ribbon is from our new bubble dot range which is only £1.20 for 3 meteres and can be bought here.
The image is mounted on a ready cut frame which can be bought here.
Monday 10 January 2011
Daisies always bring a little sunshine
Friday 7 January 2011
Glamour Girl 4?
I've also entered it in the Create for Fun challenge week 02.
Do You Stack Up? Cute as a button.
Delightful Challenge Buttons
I've used distressed papers and a pointillism image which gives a really good vintage/faded image. The browns and greys add to the distressed feel too.
The stamp is from the Glamour Girls sheet from Time to Stamp and can be bought here.
The ribbon here.
The flowers here.