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Sunday 14 April 2013

A card and a storage problem solved

Good morning Bloggers, I hope all is well in your world :o)
It seems to me to be colder since the rain and wind arrived than it was when it snowed. Feels so damp!
First up this morning, I spotted a ribbon storage solution in the lovely Incy's gallery over on Docrafts. She had used an svg file so I decided to have a go at making my own in SCAL and here is the result cut on the Cricut. I think Incy's was a bit smaller. Mine is 4 1/2" by 2 7/8" but can be cut to any size. I have save the cutout bits to stamp sentiments on :o)


I am very pleased with it and have so far cut out 17 of them and filled them up with ribbons. Got a lot more to cut out. Maybe now I will use ribbon a bit more often because I can see what I've got at a glance :o)


I do love my new 8x8 Embossalicious folders, I got them 3 for the price of 2 at Strikes garden centre, Congleton, on my crafting day with friends last weekend. I cut the card blank to 8 1/4 inch square as I have some 8 1/2 inch envelopes from who knows where!
The image was stamped way back in the mists of time and then abandoned but I dug it out when I found all those others languishing in a box a few weeks ago. I cut it and it's backing out with Grand Nesties, the gold being from the gold linen card kindly donated to me by the lovely Christine thank you Christine.
Base card is Bazzill, cut to 8 1/4 x 8 1/4. I scored the back about 3/4" down before attaching the front with strong DS tape :o)
Jackie xx

22 comments:

Lisa xx said...

Good morning Jackie.......what a gorgeous cards, must check out these larger embossing folders! Brilliant idea for the ribbon storage too. Have a lovely day xx

kay said...

Hi jackie,you have done a fab job with the ribbon holders,and yes the ribbon gets used more as you can see it. Fabulous card also,I panic at larger cards but you do them so well x

nnalorac said...

What a great idea for the ribbons, scary stuff, how much ribbon we collect! Just love your beautiful card Jackie. Gorgeous embossing and lovely image. Carolxx

Janette said...

Morning Jackie, What a brilliant idea, I must try, and the card is very pretty....
We had a glorious day yesterday, then at tea time it turned and it does feel colder.....when will we get some good weather....xx

Christine L said...

Morning Jackie... it's a pleasure and I'm glad to see the gold being put to such good use!! FABULOUS circle dies.. and I love that embossing too! Lovely card altogether!

Hugs
Christine x

Sue said...

Stunning card Jackie. I love the image, wonderful framing and gorgeous embossing.
Your ribbon storage looks fabulous!
I hope you have a good Sunday
Sue xx

Chrissy C said...

Great idea. Your card is beautiful - love al the details.

Christine said...

Hi Jackie love your ribbon storage clever you..this gorgeous spring like card is full of sunshine something we all need..lol

smiles Christine x

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

Jackie love your ribbon holder neat idea. Love your card too very pretty image and frame. I too have a couple of 8x8 embossing folders which I love. Alison xx

Myrna said...

Jackie
What a pretty card. The embossing is lovely.
The ribbon holder is such a great idea. I always think if things are visible they are more likely to get used.
Myrna

Allthingsinky said...

Beautiful Card Jackie, Love the embossing folders.. Your ribbon storage is fab...

Donna Mosley said...

Stunning card Jackie, love the gorgeous image. Great ribbon storage too.

Donna x

coops said...

beautiful card jackie.really gorgeous image and embossing and your ribbon storage is fab :D


xx coops xx

Wishcraft said...

Beautiful card, and what a fab idea for ribbon storage! Hugs, Lisa x

Unknown said...

Cool idea for storing your ribbons Jackie! Yes, you must get them used!
Love the card too! That embossing folder has lived up expectations a treat hasn't it! It's gorgeous! xxx

kay said...

Hi jackie, don't worry already owned up on the naughty steps lol x

Lesley said...

beautiful card - the image is lovely and what a bargain the embossing folders were - glad you had a good time crafting with friends best wishes Lesley x

Julieanne..aka pinkjools said...

Hi Jackie...brilliant idea for the ribbon...Beautiful card...love the pretty image...and the embossing...Julieannex

Mau xx said...

Gorgeous card Jackie, love the embossing folder.
love the Ribbon idea.
Hugs Mau xx

Carolina Girl (Cely) said...

it was late and I fell asleep with Ipad in hand just as I was getting ready to leave you a comment...haha I'm always looking for clever ways to store my ribbon. I like your way. Hhaha...in the midst of time....I know that time with some of my cards. Your card is so pretty and Springy and the frames gorgeous. Glad you gave this beautiful image a home.

Anonymous said...

Great idea with the ribbon holder and I like the card too

Viv said...

Great idea for ribbon storage, mine are all on tiny cards in plastic bags. Beautiful card, love the embossing esp. waiting for my folders now too, think I chose the same one, not sure now :) Viv xx