I have been having so much fun trying out new uses for ribbon, paper strips, border stickers, etc. I've been looking for ways to use the things I've hoarded over the years, as well.
Not that long ago, I stumbled on some really great ribbon with chocolate brown, pink and aqua. I never really considered myself a fan of the color pink, but the more I see it paired with chocolate brown, the more I've fallen in love with it. And how can you go wrong when chocolate brown is paired with aqua? It's just so yummy!
When I shared my cake card last week, my friend, Jen, had some fun with her Photoshop program to give me some new ideas and inspiration. She used just a couple of colors for the cake and ribbon and that got me to thinking. Thinking that it was high time that I broke into this ribbon that I've been hoarding for about 4 months (actually, 4 months isn't that bad, considering how long I've hoarded some of the other stuff in my collection).
And yes, that's my coveted Cool Caribbean cardstock again. I told you I was getting a little more liberal with it. I lifted my rationing orders on myself to make this card and yesterday's card. It was just too perfect to pair with that aqua/chocolate brown ribbon.
For this card, I simply cut lengths of ribbon and adhered them to my cardstock with SNAIL Adhesive. It's amazing how well that stuff sticks ribbon down. It's not coming up any time soon.....or EVER for that matter.
I really just eyeballed the length of the ribbon and played around with it according to the dimensions of the cardstock.
Just like I did with the last cake card I made, I used a small piece of ribbon to create the candle. I trimmed the end to a point and then punched a hole with my 1/16 hole punch and inserted a mini gold brad into the hole. Voila! Instant trendy candle. :)
I used GinaK Designs's Curly Happy Birthday stamp for the greeting at the bottom of the card using Basic Brown ink.
This card literally took me under 8 minutes to put together. Talk about easy and quick!
Enjoy your Wednesday!
Happy Creating!
-Stampin' Mama
I really love this idea! I definitely need to case this one!
Posted by: Michele | October 10, 2007 at 07:22 AM
Rock on! lol! I can't believe you didn't tell me about this one on the phone. You nailed my vision/concept. :)
Posted by: Jen | October 10, 2007 at 07:44 AM
Oh VERY, VERy cute!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: adrienne | October 10, 2007 at 09:12 AM
Very cute and clever card. I also love Cool Caribbean! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kathy W | October 10, 2007 at 11:20 AM
I love it! What a great use for ribbon. I'm wondering if I can switch out some fancy ribbon and make it a wedding card (sans candle, of course).
Posted by: Heather Grow | October 10, 2007 at 12:35 PM
So clever. I think I'll try this.
Posted by: Paula R | October 10, 2007 at 08:10 PM
What a NEAT idea!!!!! So cute, TFS!
Posted by: Marie | October 10, 2007 at 09:41 PM
I love how you have been making birthday cards with card-stock and now with ribbon. Awesome idea Erika.
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Anderson | October 11, 2007 at 02:38 AM
Great idea. I know what you mean about hoarding the ribbon. I am guilty too.
Posted by: Laura | October 11, 2007 at 11:26 AM
OK.. Soooooo now I have to look at ribbon differently too! What would I do with out your inspirations some days?!?! Now I have to go shop for ribbons that look like cake layers! haha This is a great way to make a fast card. TFS Sooo much of what you make.
Hugs, Lourin
Posted by: Lourin | October 13, 2007 at 08:32 AM
LOVE this one too!!! Great fun, bright colors!
Posted by: kerianne | October 14, 2007 at 06:35 PM