Saturday, April 28, 2012

Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style: Father's Day

Welcome to this week's Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style! We're getting ready for Father's Day...

you can find all of the "Masculine" category items available at
The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

>HERE<.

Take a look at the simple brown paper gift bag that
I've put together for my Dad's Father's Day gift...





The tag has been specifically made to be used as a bookmark for my Father's Bible.


I began with Bo Bunny's "Timepiece" decorator papers. Our Daily Bread Design's "Dad" stamp set was used for the Bible verse sentiment, stamped with Versafine Black Onyx ink.






Spellbinder's Sprightly Sprockets dies layered beneath a Prima "Wood Clock," adds the extra special touch to my project.

My tag/bookmark is tied off with May Art's Half Inch Woven Burlap (Ivory) and brown Burlap String.

All supplies are from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.






As always, this is a Mystery Blog Candy hop (shown above), 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, May 1st and will be posted on Sharon's blog on Wednesday or thereafter.

Today's link list:

Deb Saaranen (you're here!)

Thanks once again for joining us this week!





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52 comments:

  1. Sharon (notimetostamp)April 28, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Love the gift bag and ESPECIALLY that the tag is a bookmark - a double gift -- HOW perfect!!! I know your Dad will love this. And I'm really loving the clocks and sprockets!!! Great gift project!

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  2. Dee in N.H.April 28, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    What a gorgeous tag/bookmark! I love the whole feel of it! I also love when you can make something that the recipient can use beyond just the initial gift giving. Awesome!!

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  3. PamApril 28, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Great idea to make the gift tag a bookmark! Love your project!

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  4. AnonymousApril 28, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Great gift bag and love the bookmarak, thank you so much for sharing them.

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  5. rlovewApril 28, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Love the tag! Awesome look to it- I really like the gear cutouts.

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  6. AnonymousApril 28, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    What a great tag! It really dresses up your gift.
    Beth Greco

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  7. AlinaApril 28, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Great tag! I love it! Love the way you used the stamps!

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  8. DebbieApril 28, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Awesome tag! I'm sure he will love it!

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  9. PeggyApril 28, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Love the way you took an ordinary bag and made it into something special by the wonderful tag/Bible bookmark. Well done.
    God bless,
    Peggy Allen

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  10. Nan GApril 28, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Great tag! Love the elements.

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  11. irishgalkellyApril 28, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    This is amazing Deb! Love this verse and clock with gears. So neat that you can use this as a gift tag and a bookmark. Genius! I just know your dad will love this in his bible.

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  12. AnonymousApril 28, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Anticipate seeing what you have created each day. What an inspiration! Today's Proverbs bookmark used as a gift tag - just perfect! Thank you.
    Deborah B.

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  13. RavengirlApril 28, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Love the dual purpose tag/bookmark! I think that the woven burlap and string are perfect examples of masculine embellishments!

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  14. ColleenApril 28, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Wow what a find. You have definitely inspired me to start thinking about my Father's Day cards.
    Always love your work.

    Colleen

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  15. Karen McAlpineApril 28, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Such a thoughtful tag/bookmark! Love the stamping and the sentiment. And, what a great idea to just use a plain bag and make it special with the fabulous tag!!

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  16. Holly aka ToyApril 28, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Wow. I will say it again.. I LOVE that bookmark. What a great "tag" that turns into a useful gift! Great job!

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  17. Connie MacFarlaneApril 28, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Love that your tag is a bookmark. What a great dual purpose gift idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Queen MaryApril 28, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    I love that the tag is a book mark too -- and I've never seen woven burlap before -- I definitely like it!

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  19. SandyApril 28, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    The tag is absolutely wonderful. My father-in-law is religious so that would certainly fit the bill for him:)

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  20. SandyApril 28, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    The tag is absolutely wonderful. My father-in-law is religious so that would certainly fit the bill for him:)

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  21. Stacie (craft-princess)April 28, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Fantastic tag/bookmark! Like the double use of this gift! :)

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  22. Sue DApril 28, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Wonderful masculine gift bag--love the tag/bookmark.

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  23. PatApril 28, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Deb,

    I simply love you gift bag and the tag--- Cards for men are hard to do sometimes -- but you make it look so very easy -- thanks for sharing your talent.

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  24. KVencelApril 28, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Absolutely love the sentiment! What a wonderful tag that adds punch to the packaging and is designed to be useful also. Thank you for sharing your design.

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  25. PatApril 28, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    I love it -- Love the clock and machine looking parts. You make it look so very easy. Thanks for sharing your talent.

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  26. MarisaApril 28, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Love that verse and how you've used it on the tag. Wonderful mix of neutrals!

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  27. LynneApril 28, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Deb - Love your gift bag and tag. So masculine! Thanks for sharing.

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  28. EllenApril 28, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    I always find masculine ideals for cards the most difficult. I love this idea, simply stated.

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  29. EllenApril 28, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    I always find masculine ideals for cards the most difficult. I love this idea, simply stated.

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  30. rushApril 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    nice book mark! thank you for sharing.

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  31. Holly AKA KopyKatApril 28, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    I love this tag you made, it's so beautiful and manly, lol.

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  32. AnonymousApril 28, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Love the tag and love even more that it has a specific purpose! Well done....I just picked up the Spellbinders Sprightly Sprockets the other day to add to my meager "man card supllies".
    Lu C

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  33. Lee-AnneApril 28, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Deb, I love your use of the Sprightly Sprockets with the clocks...they work so well together to make a very masculine look. A beautiful gift for your father!

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  34. Caryn SApril 28, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Love that wooden clock on the tag, beautiful !

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  35. iReneMApril 28, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    This is a great bookmark for your Dad.
    Love the string - such perfect colours for masculine cards
    x

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  36. BethHApril 28, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Great looking tag - love the gears.

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  37. RosApril 28, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Its hard to find the right supplies for Male cards, and these look just right. What a great idea to use a tag as a bookmark later Love it

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  38. Traci S.April 28, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Oh Deb! He is going to LOVE it! That book mark is wonderful. The Verse is so perfect...as always. I love how you used the different clock "pieces." This is a keeper for sure. It'd be nice to include a nice message on the back of it.

    And, I think the give-away is amazing this week! I could use every single item--happily!

    Praying you are doing well. I think of you often.

    He IS Able!
    Traci Starkweather

    You May Receive 1-5 Cards!
    http://He-IS-Able.blogspot.com

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  39. kathy sApril 28, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    what a great gift idea for a male- love the bookmark and the sentiment.

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  40. Charlotte AnnApril 28, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Your tag/bookmark is AWESOME! Absolutely LOVE all the dimension you've added with the gears and clocks. And, it really takes center stage against your brown gift bag.

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  41. TinaApril 29, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    Wonderful bag and tag.

    Tina
    aurathentic@gmail.com

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  42. Carol's Ink SpotApril 29, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Beautiful bookmark for your father. This collection of papers and embellishments is really very nice to use and make masculine cards and projects with.

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  43. RosemaryApril 29, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    what a stunning bookmark, deb!!

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  44. Carla S.April 29, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Wonderful gift bag and tag/bookmark, Deb! I love this project!

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  45. MargeApril 29, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    What a perfect masculine gift bag and AWESOME tag -- I bought Sprightly Sprockets specifically for creating masculine cards/tags -- LOVE it! Sharon's give-away is a treasure trove of masculine necessities!!!

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  46. BettyApril 29, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Love this idea, what a wonderful idea for the bookmark. Great project.

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  47. LoreleiApril 29, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    This is a great idea for dressing up a kraft gift bag! Love it!

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  48. LoreleiApril 29, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    This is a great idea for dressing up a kraft gift bag! Love it!

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  49. Diana N.April 29, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Great tag!

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  50. Barb(GrandmaUpNorth)April 30, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Great idea! Love the bookmark idea!

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  51. Linda CarsonApril 30, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Handsome bookmark! Great idea and fabulous creativity!

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  52. Elaine coustleyMay 1, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    Your tag is just perfect I love the words from the stamp . I'm certain your dad will love it too. x

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