TLC286 ~ Anything but a bow or knot!! ~ (08/16/10)

[joan ervin]

Hello everyone!!! It's my turn to host the TLC challenge today and I think you are going to like it...especially if you are a ribbon addict like me!!!

How many of you have a stash of ribbon pieces that you can't bring yourself to throw away because you might need them one day?? Well, ladies, today is the day to use them!!!

We are going to find ways to use ribbon besides the standard bow or knot!!

I have a tutorial for you on Ribbon Butterflies....they use less that two inches of ribbon and look sooo cute!!

You can make ribbon butterflies, ribbon flowers, ribbon weaving, ribbon borders...you can even scrunch it, bunch it, or pleat it.....the sky is the limit!!!

Holly sent me the link to a Splitcoast tread that has lots of inspiration, too....check it out here.

Here are my samples:

Orange Butterflies

Buttons and Butterflies

Remember, when uploading to use the keyword TLC286 (no spaces)

You can find the entire TLC286 gallery here

Have fun and use up some of those scraps!!!

[imastampin]

What fun and cute ideas Joan. Hmmmm. Thinking!

[bensarmom]

Joan, can't wait to try this......off to pick some ribbon......then decide what to do with it! LOL Thanks for the challenge.

[Crafty Math Chick]

Wicked cool idea Joan (and so environmentally friendly!)- thanks!!

[dawnmercedes]

CA-ute!

[TreasureOiler]

Super fun challenge, Joan! I hope to play along after work tomorrow! FAB sample!

[bensarmom]

Here's my card for the challenge Joan. Great idea here........I really had to play around with different treatments until I decided on this one. Thanks for helping me stretch my creativity.

[chrisations.ink]

Those butterfly ribbons are adorable, Joan!!

[KalaKitty]

What a great idea, so creative. I love the ones with the wire antennas.

[Serenity_Stamper]

Super creative idea and challenge!

[mlj-mlj]

Cool challenge and fun techniques. Can't wait to play tomorrow.

[imastampin]

I love being pushed out of the ordinary. Thanks Joan!

Here is my card. I kept it simple. I hope you like it.

Here is mine

[Biggan]

Thanks Joan for the challenge! Here�s mine;

CAS80 TLC286 Merry Christmas in red and vanilla by Biggan - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

TFL!
Birgit

[krischir]

Not really very original... might try another tomorrow...

Here is my card

TFL!

[hskelly]

What a fun challenge Joan!! Here is my card.

[I love rubber]

This is great, I've been meaning to make a stock of melted ribbon flowers and this give me the impetus to get at it. Here is my "Burn That Ribbon"

[n5stamper]

Here is my SEA BABIES.

[hobbydujour]

Fun challenge, Joan. I really didn't do anything too clever since I wanted to combine challenges this AM. If I have time, I'll come back with a more creative ribbon card. Thanks for leading the challenge today!

FALLING LEAVES

[NANCYRUTH]

Thanks Joan! Here is MY CARD!

[Mothermark]

And........when you have spent an hour trying to figure out what you can do with it besides tying it in a bow, you can roll it back up on the spool! That is a technique, I can handle!!!! This is a fun one Joan! I once made a noose out of cording.....and never put it on a card....maybe that qualifies as *rough* ribbon! What a fun challenge this is!

[joan ervin]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mothermark

And........when you have spent an hour trying to figure out what you can do with it besides tying it in a bow, you can roll it back up on the spool! That is a technique, I can handle!!!! This is a fun one Joan! I once made a noose out of cording.....and never put it on a card....maybe that qualifies as *rough* ribbon! What a fun challenge this is!

You crack me up, gf!!!!!

[jdmommy]

Thanks Joan! Here's mine:CAS80, TLC286 Nearly Autumn by jdmommy - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[sarahzoe]

Thank-you, Joan. I have to try and upload again...did something wrong. Let's try this again: TLC286 Enjoying Blueberry Tea by sarahzoe at Splitcoaststampers

[Karen Wallace]

Anything but a bow or knot, great idea!! Here is mine, I used a butterfly that has been punched out of satin ribbon and the flower in the center is satin ribbon, not sure how they did this but they are gorgeous.

[Benzi]

Thanks, Joan! Wonderful challenge.


CAS80, TLC286, Birds and Vines by Benzi - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[mnfroggie]

Oh, I LOVE this challenge. I want to try so many of these techniques! The ribbon butterflies are wonderful, I will definitely be doing that one. Here is my first of many "different ribbon" cards

Rocker Girl Birthday

[stampingwriter]

Your ribbon butterflies are so cute. Don't know if I'll find time to do this challenge, but will definitely try the butterflies asap.

[Mrs Nickel]

HERE'S MINE! Thanks for taking a peek! Everyone's cards are just so inspiring, I am loving these new ribbon ideas!! THANKS!! Nicole xo

[hobbydujour]

Back again, Joan, with something a little more than just gluing a strip of ribbon on a card! ; ) I've only tried this pleated ribbon once before...and that was a MESS! This time it went a little smoother...perhaps having a wider ribbon helped. Thanks again!

GOLDEN LEAF

[foxy67]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mothermark

And........when you have spent an hour trying to figure out what you can do with it besides tying it in a bow, you can roll it back up on the spool! That is a technique, I can handle!!!! This is a fun one Joan! I once made a noose out of cording.....and never put it on a card....maybe that qualifies as *rough* ribbon! What a fun challenge this is!

hahahaha I really have to agree with this that Cindy said..
*And........when you have spent an hour trying to figure out what you can do with it besides tying it in a bow, you can roll it back up on the spool! That is a technique, I can handle!!!!*

Really gave me a good chuckle..but I have something going, so this will be a good idea on it....thanks a lot Joan for posting this.

[Cook22]

Soft Not Knot Garden
I'll try to come up with something better after a coffee shot!

[bambi64]

Here is my card: SC293 Sunday Afternoon_ajh by bambi64 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers Love making flowers with ribbon.

[allee's]

Fabulous challenge, Joan, and sensational ideas, ladies!! Be aware--I'm taking notes!!

Here is my card:

Ribbon Waves

[Karen Wallace]

I have had some questions on my butterflies that I used from satin ribbon. These are Zva creative butterflies but I can't find them anymore. I assume maybe they are discontinued but you can go to the website and maybe contact them about making more of them. Zva Creative, Blings, Crystals, Self adhesive crystal, scrapbook embellishments maybe that will help.

[joan ervin]

OMG...everyone has such FABO ideas...this is sooo much fun!!!!!

[countrybeamer]

Here's mine:

BRAIDED SMILE

[virgo5]

Here's my card for todays challenge, thanks to Pat aka kokirose!

Big Hats!

Thanks

[Northof55]

here's my card...something simple

Ribbon Tree by Northof55 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Beate]

Thanks for filling in and for such a fun challenge, Joan. I hadn't made a ribbon flower in quite a while. Thanks for giving me a push to do it. I combined this challenge with the Mojo Monday sketch.

Best Day Ever

Have a wonderful day! Hugs and smiles

[craftymel]

Great Challenge! Had to think a bit about this one, but I finally got 2 cards done, edited and uploaded...phew.....

Creepy Treats

Ribbon Rosettes