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You can't have ribbon if you can't make a bow! I stamped the stripes from the NEW Faux Ribbon set (to be debuted Saturday night by Papertrey Ink ) to create my custom ribbon on white cardstock strips. Here are the steps I took to create an adorable bow!
Step 1:
Stamp 2-1/2 strips of cardstock ribbon.
Step 2:
Turn one of the full length strips over, backside up. Apply adhesive to the center of the stirp and than foam demensionals on either side of that.
Step 3:
Fold the ends over to meet on top of the adhesive. You now have the "bow".
Step 4:
Apply adhesive to the remaining full-length strip exactly where you would like the center of your bow attached.
Step 5:
Adhere the bow in place. Apply adhesive to each end of the half-strip of ribbon and foam dimensional in the center.
Step 6:
Adhere dimension to front center of bow.
Step 7:
Wrap ends around to back. And there is your custom bow! Think of all the possibilities this easy technique has!
Here is the card I created with my cardstock bow. I topped off the card with a sentiment from the same Faux ribbon set and utilized it with the large oval punch from SU! A perfect fit!
Be sure to stop by tomorrow and see the complete tutorial I have photographed for getting these stripe stamps lined up perfectly on your block!
This is such a GREAT card...I hope I don't pass out before Saturday night from my excitement! This looks like BIG FUN. TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | April 12, 2007 at 03:13 PM
Love the new card, I am "patiently" waiting for the new set to debut...I think I have a papertrey addiction!!! I can hardly make a card without using one of your stamps!
Posted by: Geny | April 12, 2007 at 03:15 PM
Awesome again!! I love that I can make my own ribbon. Now I can really use your tip to pick color combos based on ribbon colors. I don't have to look for the right ribbon anymore, just make my own! Can't wait for the 15th!!!
Posted by: Kellie | April 12, 2007 at 03:16 PM
OH MY GOODNESS! You are brilliant! I can't wait to see this new set & the tutorial you have planned.
Posted by: kendra | April 12, 2007 at 03:17 PM
Too cute!!! What a wonderful way to personalize gifts as well with handmade bows...I would have never thought of using stamps to do that! I can't wait to get this set!
Posted by: Jennifer Magreevy | April 12, 2007 at 03:22 PM
AYECARUMBA!
This is totally kah-cute!
Love the rounded bottom edges too Nichole!
Posted by: Beth | April 12, 2007 at 03:34 PM
cute and clever! love it!
Posted by: mj | April 12, 2007 at 03:52 PM
fabulous, as always, Nichole! I just recently sent in a submission using this technique on some striped paper! cannot *wait* to make my own with these stamps!!
Posted by: trudee | April 12, 2007 at 04:02 PM
Very cool Nicole - love it and love the colors you chose too!! Not-so-patiently waiting for Saturday midnight! :)
Posted by: Julie Masse | April 12, 2007 at 04:11 PM
Awesome...love the bow, love the color palette!
Posted by: Allison | April 12, 2007 at 04:53 PM
So cute! I love it!
Posted by: Stefanie | April 12, 2007 at 04:56 PM
What a neat idea and I love the colors!! You've got me itchin' to see the entire stamp set! :) TFS
Posted by: Marie - mariemc | April 12, 2007 at 05:08 PM
Yet another fabulous card! Can't wait for tomorrow!
Posted by: Charmaine | April 12, 2007 at 05:10 PM
Fantastic! I just can't wait to see the whole set! I'm sure it is as spectacular as the others!
Posted by: Lisa | April 12, 2007 at 05:34 PM
debuted Saturday night? I can't wait that long!!!! Deep breathing...focus...ok, I am ok now. Janet in NC
Posted by: janetwmarks | April 12, 2007 at 06:44 PM
WOW!!! Now if I could get my brain to think up that stuff once in a while. That is just way cool.
Posted by: DeniseLynn | April 12, 2007 at 06:48 PM
thanks!! I will try this!!!!! OH YEAH!
Bety :)
Posted by: iralamija | April 12, 2007 at 07:01 PM
how cute is that! i can't wait to try it! :) lexi
Posted by: lexi | April 12, 2007 at 08:14 PM
Love this card - what size is the card itself? Thanks, Suzy
Posted by: Suzy | April 12, 2007 at 08:24 PM
How clever! Thanks for the tutorial, I'm off to give this a try!! Adorable card.
Posted by: Kheila | April 12, 2007 at 08:38 PM
Oh my gosh...this is brilliant!! What a great idea!
Posted by: Melissa | April 12, 2007 at 08:53 PM
I love this bow!! Awesome!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | April 12, 2007 at 08:55 PM
ohhhhhhhhh is that ever the best!
Alli
Posted by: Allison Miles | April 12, 2007 at 09:38 PM
oh me, oh my!!!! I can't wait for this set!
~Kendra
Posted by: Kendra - SCS: apigonfire | April 12, 2007 at 11:39 PM
Another FANTASTIC set coming our way. Hope you've got HEAPS of stock cause this is going to SELL out super QUICK! Love everything you've shown so far
Posted by: Jo | April 13, 2007 at 07:42 AM