Saturday, February 11, 2012

Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style--Cool Blue

This week's Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style features ribbons in crisp, icy, COOL blue! 




Kaisercraft's "Sweet Nothings" decorator paper is so very lovely~~ look for a future mini album soon to come! This card is purposefully very simple...I just didn't want to cover up the pretty print!


All that was needed to dress up this design was a May Art's Silk Bow tied with a Bow Easy, layered over May Art's 5/8" Crochet Lace threaded through with a May Art's narrow Silk piece of ribbon. Last pretty:  Prima "Vintage Tiny Treasures XO Hearts" added for a sweet touch of bling. The heart shaped locket here actually opens!

Beautiful paper, a bit of silk and lace, and there you have it! All supplies are available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.




As always, this is a Mystery Blog Candy hop, 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 Tuesday, February 14 and will be posted on Sharon's blog on Wednesday or thereafter. You must check back to claim your prize if you are the lucky winner! Good Luck!


Ladies bringing you inspiration today:


Sharon Johnson - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Deb Saaranen (you're here!)
Michelle Woerner
Barb Schram 

Thanks so much for stopping by for Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style today. We will be back next Saturday for more ribbon inspiration!














70 comments:

Mara Adkins said...

Beautiful card! Love Kaisercraft!

Colleen said...

Gorgeous card and such yummy looking ribbon.
ColleenB.

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

Deb, this is so lovely! That paper is just to die for -- and letting the paper shine is a good idea!!!! Beautifully done!!!

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness. What cute little vintage cherubs. Gorgeous card! That silk is my most favourite ribbon!
Beth Greco

Bev J. said...

So pretty with the wonderful paper and that cool bow!

Nan G said...

Love the cherubs! And who doesn't love a gorgeous silk bow?! That little bit of blue wove through the lace really sets it off. Wonderful card, as usual!

Rebecca W said...

Beautiful card- I do love the way you showcaed the paper. rlovew1976@yahoo.com

Marie Bingaman said...

This card is very pretty, Deb. I wouldn't wanna cover that paper up either! :)

ahlers5 said...

Beautiful. That paper is just gorgeous!

Debbie Dunham said...

Beautiful card! Stunning! Perfect shade of ribbon!

Anonymous said...

Love your card just beautiful, thank you so much for sharing it and the chance to win.

Luanne said...

Very pretty Deb! Love the vintage look and the beautiful blue bow!

Carla S. said...

Gorgeous card, Deb! The beautiful paper, lace and silk ribbon make it so dreamy and romantic!

Grace said...

Oh how pretty Deb! I love the sweet dp and that gorgeous silk ribbon! Sweet card!

newfiecrafter(Marilyn) said...

Just adorable and you're right that paper is too pretty to cover up . Love the bow with the gem hanging from it
Marilyn

Unknown said...

OH Deb, that is a gorgeous card, and your Bow is PERFECT, have to get some of that ribbon!!! You have a wonderful weekend.
Big Hugs
Donna

Ravengirl said...

That is beautiful paper! I completely understand how you would want to leave as much showing as possible! Fabulous work with the ribbon, it looks very classy threaded through the lace like that.

Lynda said...

How sweet! Love the Kaisercraft paper and the pale blue ribbon is a perfect accent.

Sam said...

I totally love this paper!! And I also like the heart charm and the beautiful ice blue ribbon. You did an excellent job!!!

Anonymous said...

The ribbons you chose perfectly compliment the designer paper; I love paper that does most of the designing for me!
MollyK. at

mollykathleenbarry@hotmail.com

Charlette Finley said...

Wow I just love this card. But the paper is fantastic I will be ordering that from Sharon. I really like how you let the paper shine, nothing else is needed! TFS

Queen Mary said...

Gorgeous card Deb -- it really shows off the paper and is so simply offset with the gorgeous ribbons! I just placed an order yesterday but I didn't buy this blue sampler so put my name in the hopper to win it!

Lynn said...

Your gorgeous bow perfectly accents the paper you selected. Lovely card!

Rosemary said...

oh my gosh... absolutely gorgeous card!!!

Shirley said...

What a pretty card. The paper is wonderful and really reminds me of Valentine's Day. That ribbon just adds the perfect zing, too. Enjoy your week-end.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA

Lori said...

Deb, I just love your card. The blues are just beautiful! Having a young grandson(under 2), these colors are just perfect!! Thank you for sharing! Hugs Lori

Diana N. said...

Lovely vintage card. Marvelous paper!

Rosie said...

I love your angel card with the blue ribbon and crocheted lace. Very pretty.

kamart said...

Your card is gorgeous, Deb. The designer paper is way to beautiful to be covered up and your accents add just the right amount of WOW! Love the crocheted lace and the vintage heart.

Unknown said...

oh my goodness! Beautiful card..again!

irishgalkelly said...

Hi Deb! This is beautiful. The silk ribbon and locket are the perfect touch for this pretty paper. Love the simplicity!

Sue D said...

Very pretty and the bow and locket are perfect.

Rebecca Johnson said...

Just beautiful. A vision to behold.
So much nicer to showcase the dp than cover it all up. Nicely done.
Peace, Becky Johnson

Linda Grady said...

Love that vintage looking paper; agree, it shouldn't be covered up. The bow is gorgeous and matches the ribbon perfectly. Blue is a favorite of mine, too.

Maryleva said...

Stunning card and ribbon.

Charlotte said...

Love your card. Gorgeous paper, and lovely lace/ribbon.

Rhonda Z said...

I love patterned paper! Beautiful bling, beautiful card.

connie said...

love the vintage cherubs! beautiful card.

Kathy W said...

There are so many things I love about this card: that wonderful DP, the blue ribbon threaded through the lace, and that beautiful embellie. Thanks for sharing!

Traci S. said...

Hi Deb~

I'm with you...I wouldn't want to cover up that beautiful Vintage style paper either! Although you chose some very beautiful embellishments to cover just a teeny bit of this card! Beautiful!

He IS Able!
Traci Starkweather

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Carole said...

Stunning card and I love the paper and beautiful silk bow!

creativearts said...

Oh my! I love the paper and definitely need that pad. Needless to say, the ribbon and lace are gorgeous!

Karen McAlpine said...

This is such sweet paper. Love how you did the lace and then added the great big bow. Soooo pretty. Great Valentine in non-traditional colors.

Tina said...

Beautiful card. Great details.

Tina
aurathentic@gmail.com

Judy Inukai said...

Awesome card. I love the lace and the bow.

Juanita B said...

True BEAUTY! I am so happy you left most of the paper open because it is a work of art! The ribbon you chose is perfect and I LOVE the heart locket. TFS.

Caryn S said...

Love that paper! Wow! And beautiful heart shaped bling to finish it off.

Janet L. said...

Ooooh, very sweet. I love the ribbon woven through the lace!

Anonymous said...

Your card is beautiful, I absolutely love the silk ribbon!
Shirley
sbgoudreau@yahoo.com

Angela T said...

I love the paper. Beautiful card.

Barbara S said...

I love this card, such pretty paper and the bow, wow! Thanks for the chance to win the lovely ribbon!

Jeanne H said...

So nice to see that great designer paper being the focal point. Love the bow and lace too. TFS :)

Mary Esther said...

Thank you for sharing your beautiful card! It is lovely!

Marthamh2 said...

Your card is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.

Rebecca Ednie said...

I love cards made simply with fab background paper! So CAS!

Teri C said...

How adorable!!

Denise Bryant said...

Lovely card! That crochet lace trim is a favorite... pretty how you threaded it with the narrow silk and embellished it with that yummy bow!
DeniseB

Carole said...

I agree. That paper is gorgeous.

Becki B said...

Love the DP! such gorgeous bow and ribbon! Thanks for sharing!

Maria V. said...

oh my goodness what an awesome paper, ribbon and the heart locket too and I love how you put them all together

jonim52 said...

Wow. This card is amazing!

Stacey Mowery said...

I love this vintage paper and the ribbon is perfect with the look of being old, too. Thanks for sharing.

Susan said...

Such beautiful paper. I love the addition of the lace and ribbon. Terrific card.

Lynne said...

Love your card - so sweet and elegant. Thanks for sharing.

jean w. said...

Gorgeous card! Love everything about it! Ribbon prize is awesome too!

Sunny1972 said...

Wow! The beautiful ribbon sets off the colours in the fantastic paper live this stylish card

Kathy H said...

Sweet!

Kelly Sas said...

I love how you kept your card simple and elegant because that Sweet Nothings paper is so sweet in and of itself. Great card this week!

Betty said...

The perfect ribbon with the perfect paper........just lovely!!!

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous card and ribbon! Nelda