TLC212 Ribbon Frame {3/16/09}

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Are you ready for some ribbon fun? My good friend, Claire, of waltzinghouse.blogspot.com, is a genius, in my opinion, when it comes to ribbon fun. No one has her special flair when it comes to creative ways to use ribbon in projects. When I saw THIS card, I immediately e-mailed her and asked if it would be all right to share. So here are the details on how to create your own ribbon frame:

Things you will need are:
Cardstock
Ribbon
Slot Punch tool OR craft knife to create your own slots (notice I say slot and not slit...there is a difference, and after you read Claire's instructions, you'll know why a slot is preferred)
Stamps and other embellishments to complete your project

For Claire's complete instructions, CLICK HERE

This is such a creative group that I'm sure you all find all sorts of ways to use this ribbon framing technique and I can't wait to see your results. Things you might try are adding beads, charms, etc.

To view my sample, CLICK HERE

To view all the creations using this technique, CLICK HERE

Hint for next week: A tisket, a tasket...

[Etha]

what a sweet challenge, I hope I get to play later

[Mrs Nickel]

I have been loving these and have the perfect ribbon for it! Thanks, Lynn!!

[Minister's Wife]

Wow! These are just beautiful!! What a great technique to learn. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[bensarmom]

Lynn, You keep me growing in what I learn to do. Thanks for that. Hope to play after work and the orthodontist.

[gregzgurl]

Goody! I subscribe to Claire's blog, and have been wanting to try this - now I have an extra reason to! It'll have to wait 'till this afternoon, though, unfortunately... Thanks, Lynn!

[Annie's Pantry]

Neat technique... I will be back later!

[boonstoon]

I'm with the others: will be anxious to play, but will have to wait til later. Looks like fun - and challenging, maybe? Thanks, Lynn - and Claire!

[n5stamper]

Here is my RIBBON FRAMED ROCK THE FARM.

OMGosh am I actually the 1st after Lynn. WOW.

[flowergal36]

Thanks so much Lynn and Claire. Will the horizontal slot punch from SU work? Or do you need to be able to go in farther than it will reach. Love this idea.

[angelladcrockett]

AWESOME challenge today, Lynn!!! I can't wait to make more of these!!! I'm late to work, but it was worth it! Here is my card:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=84051

[designlady]

Wow, this is a neat challenge! Thanks, Lynn. I hope to play after I get the kids off.

[twinwillowsfarm]

Well THAT was fun! Here is my card. I highly recommend the exacto knife over the SU slot punch... you have to work too close to the edge for that slot punch.

I may make another later just to try that out... I love the look!

[lacyquilter]

Fun technique. Hope I get a chance to play. Thanks, Lynn.

[artystamper]

Super challenge! I printed the deets off of Claire's blog when she posted that great card - but have not gotten a chance to try it out!!! so today may be the day!!!

[Cook22]

Gosh, I wasn't expecting such an early post! I could have been up here instead of painting the window sills... This looks like fun. Thanks, Lynn.

[eured99]

This looks so lovely, I don't know if I can play today....getting ready to go oot, but it's on my list for when I get back!

[sunsetbeaches]

I love ribbon, this should be fun.
Elaine

[flowergal36]

Super challenge Lynn. Here is mine. I just used a craft knife for my slits. Thanks so much Claire for the instructions.
Easter Bunny

[DawnL]

awesome Lynn...thanks!

[Emma F]

Super challenge again Lynn. Here's my

Ribbon Honey

[jdmommy]

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...6336?cat=15703

[stampkinz]

Here is mine:

Praying For You

Thanks for looking!

[kellyjg]

This ribbon tech creates an amazing look, Lynn! Thanks for finding it for us!

... and do I suspect a basket in our future? hmmmmm...

[tobaby]

wasn't sure I would play today - but now... we'll have to see... great challenge.

[okstamper]

Good morning!

WOW! I actually got to sleep in until 8:30 this morning...whoo who!

Now its time to play the challenge for today. Thanks Lynn for this great idea.

[imastampin]

I had seen these ribbon frames and was so happy to try it today. I used our SU horizontal slot punch, but it is a bit too big.

Anyway, here is my card .

Thanks for looking!

[jbalcer]

how beautiful! Hope to play in a little bit!

[cmsuto]

This was a fun technique, Lynn! Thanks for sharing Claire's instructions!
Here is mine:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=143903

[In my closet Stampin]

Awesome Challenge, thanks for the inspiration! I really need one of those Slot Punch Tools and try 5 x 7 instead of 4.25 x 5.5 Here is mine Tie a Yellow Ribbon... Eeek, I some how deleted that one Sorry! Maybe a MOD can get it back in the gallery. Here is my Bigger card.

[crooked river]

Fun and frustrating! Thanks Lynn!

Framed Buttons

[pegmac71]

Thanks Lynn for a great challenge. I tried a quick one before leaving for work!
My card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=19462

[marilynprestonn]

Here is my entry for this week's Ribbon frame challenge. Thank you Lynn for showing us Claire's clever ribbon treatment. This one went so well for me:

Velum Flock snowflakes

Thanks for looking and enjoy ladies.

[Toy]

Good morning! Thanks Lynn, for the cool technique. I was so happy to get to play this morning

Here is mine:
~ Wonder ~

TFL!~

[allee's]

Thanks, Lynn, for directing us to Claire's fabulous Ribbon Frame. What a fun technique!!

Here is my card:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=38707

[Ihuntfun]

Wow, what an easy way to make a special card. I can't wait to do it. Thanks for sharing!

[StampinforHISglory]

Fun challenge - I love learning something new - all the entries are so feminine, pretty and springy except mine - I did a more masculine card with horses and burlap!!

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=107638

Hope you like it anyway!!

[snowmanqueen]

Fun challenge, will try again. Here's mine:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=118730

[sarahzoe]

Fun challenge, Lynn. I need to work on the ribbons a bit, but will keep trying.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&ppuser=89981

[fmtinsley]

I'm a ribbon junkie so I hope to try this today! The perfect way to spend a rainy day.. making cards! Everyone's cards are fabulous!