TLC286 Anything but a bow or knot!

Ok, so todays Technique Lovers Challenge on SCS was to use ribbon without tying a bow or knot.  I made two cards today for the challenge.

Here's the first one

So you may be wondering where the ribbon is...well see the black webbing..that is actually ribbon!!  I got it last year from Sharon Johnson's Stamp Simply Store.  I adhered it to the card base with mini glue dots and some crystal effects.  The main image is from PTI's Spooky Sweets II and was stamped onto soft stone cardstock.  I then sponged it with Spiced Marmalade Distress ink, love the way it turned out.  My sewing machine had a mind of it's own today, so the zig zag stiching is quite wonky, but I thought it went with the Halloween theme of the card so I left it ;)

On to my second card....

Pretty simple and self explanatory...The main image and sentiment are from PTI's Blooming Button Bits.  I stamped the leaf with Ripe Avacado ink.  I then cut 8" pieces of the ribbon~Scarlet Jewel, Enchanted Evening and Terra Cotta Tile~ and with needle and thread stiched the bottom then gathered it and sewed it together.  A little half back pearl for the center and voila..Ribbon Rosettes!!!

Full Deets Below

Creepy Treats Card

Stamps: Spooky Sweets II

Cardstock:  Plum Pudding, Orange Zest, Soft Stone, Black; PP is from Cosmo Cricket

Ink:  Memento Black, Orange Zest, Spiced Marmalade

Extras: Black Web ribbon,  Purple rhinestones, sewing machine

Ribbon Rosette Card

Stamps:  Blooming Button Bits

Cardstock:  Kraft, Ripe Avacado, Scarlet Jewel

Ink: Ripe Avacado, Scarlet Jewel

Extas:  Ribbon, half back pearl

Thanks for stopping by!

Melanie 

Comments

[Nicole F, UK]

Love the card where you have made the flowers from ribbon - gorgeous!

[Susan]

Oh wow! Those are both great cards!! I LOVE the ribbon flowers you made!

[Jen Carter]

I LOVE your ribbon rosettes on your second card! What a cute way to use that stamp set and such pretty flowers! Both are great cards!

[Joan B]

both beauties

[sandygail]

Just wanted to I came to your blog from the PTI forum and I love your cards. And the little houses you make are adorable!

[casino]

This is a wonderful thing. The main thing that they are made by hands