Enjoy! for Crafty Sentiments

Happy Saturday, everyone! I'm so happy it's the weekend!  I'm posting today for the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog, where I'm guest designing for the next 6 months. It's been very cold where I live, so I'm craving spring.  Coloring this card brought a bit of spring into my craft room...

This Crafty Sentiments image is called "Tulips".  I colored it with Copic markers. I almost always choose my papers before I color.  These are My Mind's Eye Nostalgia.

This card is an A2 size card.  I used Kraft card stock for the base. I used burlap ribbon to give the card a more masculine feel.  It is from Close To My Heart.  The bling is from my stash. I used a Spellbinder label die to cut out the image.

Check out the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog each day. This team has tons of great ideas, tutorials, and beauty for you.

Eating Again?!? for QKR Stampede

It's Friday, and time for a new challenge at QKR Stampede. Our challenge theme this week is "circles".  I have to tell you, the idea for my card today was scrap lifted directly from Nana Connie.  You can find her refrigerator magnet HERE.

Here's my take on her idea:

This adorable image is "snacking" (digi24204). QKR Stampede has the cutest images! I colored this hungry mouse with Copic markers, then used Lifestyle Crafts circle dies to construct the card. The designer papers are from Close To My Heart.  The tie dye crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  I computer generated the sentiment.

Now, the question is, who to send this to that won't be offended?  Hmm.  I better be careful with this one!

Please join us this week at QKR Stampede for our Circle Challenge.  I LOVE circles!

Be Bold! for The East Wind

It's Friday, and there is a new release at The East Wind.  Unky LeStrange draws the most fantastic images!  I am challenged to the limits of my abilities and beyond every time I tackle one of these, but I feel like I grow each time.  Today, I present to you, Lucy Loo 'Lucy':

I colored Lucy Loo 'Lucy' with Copic markers, then used 2 sizes of Spellbinders dis to cut her out.  She is mounted on Close To My Heart papers from the Paper Fundamentals collection. The sentiment is a Unity Stamp Co., /Donna Downey stamp, "Art & Possibility".  The ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  The beautiful olive green twine is, of course, Timeless Twine.

Check out TheEastWind Facebook group for more inspiration on this fantastic new release, and, of course, The East Wind Etsy Shop for all the fantastic digis available.

Layer it UP! for 3 Girl JAM

It's Thursday, and I have the privilege of posting today for 3 Girl JAM.  I love any opportunity to showcase my favorite ribbons and lace!

Today's card is soft, pretty, and layered with lace and ribbon.

The image on this card is from Aurora Wings.  I love coloring roses, and this one was a joy.  The designer papers used on this card are "Always and Forever" 6x6 papers from Wild Rose Studio.

I used 2 different laces from the Distressed Lace Bundle.  The crinkle ribbon is from the Tie Dye Bundle.  A little lace and ribbon make this card look so feminine. 

Need some beautiful lace and ribbon for yourself?  Use discount code JO10 for 10% off of anything in the 3 Girl JAM Store!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Stamps by Aurora Wings Facebook Challenge -- Everything's Coming Up Roses

Aurora Wings Challenge Blog -- Lucky Color (I love pinks)

Wishing You Blue Skies - for SDS

It's Wednesday, and I'm posting today for Snapdragon Snippets.  We've had some really cold weather lately, but one thing about cold weather -- the sun shines, and the sky is the prettiest blue of the whole year.  Those blue skies were the inspiration behind today's project...

This Heart Air Balloon cutting file can be found in the Snapdragon Snippets Store.  I sized it to fit on the front of a 5x 6 1/2 card front.  

Designer papers are My Mind's Eye Love Me Do, 12x12.  I purchased them for the cloud background paper.  I have this "thing" for cloud paper.  I can't get enough of it.  The sentiment is a stamp from Joy's Life Stamps. The bling and glitter trim are from Close To My Heart.

Visit the blog often for more great inspiration.  The Snapdragon Snippets Store is adding new great designs all the time. Don't forget the Snapdragon Snippets Facebook Page and the Snapdragon Snippets Creative Garden Facebook Fan Page.

Just Because -- GD for The Sisterhood of Crafters

This is my second and final post guest designing for The Sisterhood of Crafters.   I have enjoyed my experience very much!

The theme this time is paper piecing &/or piercing.  My card has a bit of both:

The image is a digi from Sandi's Samples. It was printed 3 times.  The base was colored with Copic markers.  Two of the layers were fussy cut, then glued on to the base.  Paper piecing achieved!  The paper piercing around the edges was done with dies by Lawn Fawn.  

The papers on this card and the sentiment are from Close To My Heart.  The tie dye crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM. The butterfly was cut out with a die from Cheery Lynn.

I'd like to thank Darlene Pavlick and the rest of the Sisterhood of Crafters design team for the opportunity to be a Step Sister this month.  It's been great fun!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

The Outlawz Progressive Challenge -- February Freebie

D.L. Art -- February Linky Party

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

Happy Spring! for MWLW

It's Monday, and New Release Day at My Whimsical Little World. Today, I introduce "Juliet":

I used Derwent Inktense pencils and a waterbrush.  I used several Spellbinders dies to cut out "Juliet", then mounted her on a side-step card. Designer papers are My Mind's Eye Jubilee 6x6. Embellishments and sentiment are from Close To My Heart. The tie dye crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM. 

Check out the My Whimsical Little World blog for more new release inspiration.  Check out the MWLW Facebook page for contests, fun, and of course, more inspiration. Beginning in March, there will be a progressive challenge, with an adorable image to get you started!

I'm a Bird Brain! for Eureka Stamps

It's Monday, and time for a new challenge at Eureka Stamps. This week, our theme is "birthday card."  I always need to add to the birthday card stash, so this is a great challenge!

I used "Bird Dancing" (digi2205) and "Bird Brain" (digi24408) on the outside of this card.

Inside, I used the sentiment, "Bird Day" (digi24407):

I colored "Bird Dancing" with Derwent Inktense pencils and a water brush. The papers and glitter trim on this card are from Close To My Heart. Watercolor paper is by Hero Arts.

Join us this week for our "birthday card" challenge at Eureka Stamps.  I'd LOVE to see what you make!

Happy Spring! for Crafty Sentiments

It's Saturday, and it's New Release time at Crafty Sentiments. 

I was fortunate enough to be able to design with "Isobel - Flower Fairy"  -- she makes me think of spring!

I colored "Isobel -- Flower Fairy" with Copic markers, then cut it out with 2 sizes of Lifestyle Crafts Circle dies.  The designer papers   and gems are from Piggy Tales.  The Glitter Trim is by Close To My Heart. You will find previews for the new releases on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog each day until Feb. 25, so check it out each day to see the fun, talent, and inspiration. 

I Love You This Much....for QKR Stampede

It's Friday, and time for a new challenge at QKR Stampede.  This week, our theme is "Critters".  Ah, yes.  QKR Stampede has LOTS of great stamps you can use for this one!

This darling 'lil bunny is digi6804, Infatuated. I colored him/her with Copic markers.  The sentiment is digi14618, "Love You This Much."  

I used several sizes of the same Spellbinder label die on this card.  Papers and bling are from Close To My Heart.  The crinkle ribbon is by 3 Girl JAM. 

Come join us this week at QKR Stampede for our "Critter" challenge.  I'd love to see what you create!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Double Click Skittles -- Animal Challenge

Fresh Brewed Designs -- Animals
The Paper Shelter -- Animal Magic

You Do Everything with Style -- for The Cutting Cafe

It's Thursday, and I'm posting today for The Cutting Cafe.  The theme this time is all about fashion -- dresses and dress forms.  I love shaped cards, so I chose to use the Fun With Dress Forms Cutting File and Printable Set.

I used My Mind's Eye Kraft Life Stories papers.  I searched forever to find the papers to achieve the vintage look I was after.  I settled for these.  The sentiment is from Unity Stamp Company, and since there's a bit of Unity on here, I'm going to enter this is Unity's Friends With Flair. The lace and ribbon are from 3 Girl JAM. The pearls are from Basic Grey.

Check out The Cutting Cafe's Blog on Feb. 21 to see the fantastic projects by this incredible design team.  Comment for your chance to win any 3 sets of your choice.

 I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Polka Doodles Challenge -- All Things Kraft

Unity Stamp Co Blog -- Friends With Flair
Die Cuttin' Divas -- Odd Card (not square or rectangle)

Warm Wishes -- for Crafty Sentiments

It's Wednesday, and I'm posting today for Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog.  It's still very much winter here in NW Wisconsin, so this cute image appealed to me very much!

This is "Sammy - Thank You"

I made this card using a variety of sizes of circle dies, and one fancy circle die for the largest size.

I colored "Sammy - Thank You" with Copic markers.  I generally pick my papers first (these are Snowhaven Papers from Close To My Heart). The sentiment is from Newton's Nook.  The crinkle ribbon is by 3 Girl JAM.

Get out your circle dies and create your own shaped card!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Little Red Wagon -- Round and round We Go
Die Cuttin' Divas -- Odd Card (Not Square or Rectangle)
Fresh Brewed Designs -- Animals
The Paper Shelter -- Animal Magic

Easter Taggin' for Timeless Twine

It's Tag it Tuesday on the Timeless Twine blog and I decided to get a jump start on my Easter cards.  I always make and give away a few for the holiday, so I might as well get started!

Bella Creationz/Timeless Twine products used:

Aqua Blue Twine

Happy Days Clear Stamp Set

Kraft Tags

Pennant Tags

Metallic Silver Lace Doilies

Raspberry Pink Mix Sequins

The image, by Gerda Steiner, was colored with Copic markers.  I had the chipboard glasses from a Simon Says Stamp card kit.  I thought they added the perfect "nerdy" look to the rabbit.  This bunny is part of the GSD progressive challenge. This is the second month of the challenge, and the second month I have played along. I am also entering this in a chance to be a guest designer, as I LOVE Gerda Steiner images!

Papers on this card are from Close To My Heart. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

GSD Challenge -- #2 (progressive)

The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge -- Use a Doily

You are Fabulous! for Amy Doodle's Stamp Co.

It's Tuesday, and I'm posting for Amy Doodle's Stamp Co.  Today is a New Release -- the first Mocktail Girl.  I introduce you to Chante Champagne!

I colored Chante with Copic markers, then cut her out with a Spellbinders label die in 2 sizes.  While she was still in the die, I dabbed several colors of Tim Holtz distress ink around the edges.  The sentiment is a stamp from Unity Stamp Company.  It is also cut with a Spellbinder die. Designer Papers used are American Crafts Dear Lizzy 5th and Frolic, and I Love SCRAP Vivid 05. The corrugated silver paper is from American Crafts. The die cut flower trim is by 3 Girl JAM, and so is the Baby Pink crinkle ribbon. The paper flowers, by Reminisce, started out white.  I inked them with the same Tim Holtz inks I used around the edges of the image. All bling is from Close To My Heart. 

There will be more Mocktail Girls coming, by Amy Doodle Stamp Co.  Won't they be fun? 

Under the Weather? for Eureka Stamps

It's Monday, and time for a new challenge at Eureka Stamps Challenge Blog. Our theme this week is, "Birds of a Feather."  Ah, FUN one!

I used the adorable Eureka Stamps digi "Rainy Day Duck" (digi2006) to create this:

The sentiment is Eureka Stamps digi "Under the Weather" (digi2007).  I colored the Rainy Day Duck with Prismacolor pencils.  

Designer papers are by My Mind's Eye -- Jubilee 6x6. The washi tape is from Close To My Heart.  The card base is Bazzill card stock.

Come join our "Birds of a Feather" challenge this week at Eureka Stamps. 

Santa Hunk -- for 12 Months of Christmas Link Up

It's the 15th of the month, which means it's time for some mid-month inspiration at the 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Blog.  Our sponsor this month is "Ike's Art".  Here's my card using a super fun image!

I gotta tell you, I gat a lot of practice with SKIN coloring on this image!  This is "Santa Hunk".  I colored him with Copic markers.

The papers are digital, and are the collection created by Lisa DeCosse for this month's theme.  They are "Hugs and Kisses" 

The sentiment for this card was computer generated.  The card base is Kraft paper from Carta Bella.  The washi tape is from my stash.

I hope you join us at The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up.  If you link up 2 Christmas cards each month, you qualify for one of these beautiful "Hugs and Kisses" papers from Decosse's Dynamite Doodles.  Follow this month's theme, and you can win even more great prizes!

Hmm, Cupcake-- for The East Wind

It's Friday, and New Release day at The East Wind. Today's release is called, "Diva Lisa - Hmmm, Cupcake". Here's what I did with the image:

Makes you crave a cupcake, doesn't it?  I colored Diva Lisa with Copic Markers.  I cut out several layers of papers with Spellbinders dies to build the card.  The base of the card is designer paper from Close To My Heart. The sentiment is a stamp from Close To My Heart. 

Check out The East Wind Facebook page to see what the other designer did with this New Release! Isn't she great?
I'm entering this card in the Path of Positivity Challenge.  This month, their theme is "laughter".  This image certainly brings out a giggle in me. Birthdays are a reason to celebrate -- to laugh, to enjoy life.  And this image, 'Diva Lisa - Hmmm Cupcake' has captured the ability to enjoy life and laugh at oneself quite well.

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

The Path of Positivity -- laughter

You Matter To Me -- for QKR Stampede

It's Friday, and time for a new challenge at QKR Stampede.  This week, our theme is "lovely lace".  Ah, I like this one! Lace is one of my favorite embellishments!

I used the QKR Stampede digi, Rose (digi17505) on this card.  I colored the Rose with Copic markers. The sentiment is computer generated.  Papers are from My Mind's Eye 6x6 A Beautiful Life.  Crinkle ribbon and lace is by 3 Girl JAM. I used stitched dies from Lawn Fawn and a decorative pin from Petaloo Premier. 

Join us this week at QKR Stampede for our "Lovely Lace" challenge. 

Heart Boxes, Ribbon and Flair -- for 3 Girl JAM

It's Thursday, and since it's so close to Valentine's Day, I wanted something with a heart theme for my 3 Girl JAM post.  I found these heart shaped boxes in the Silhouette Design Store that I thought would work just fine:

I used papers from Echo Park, then needed a bit of embellishing.  That is, of course, where 3 Girl JAM shines! I used both the Merlot and London Blue ribbon from the Wine and Jewels Bundle on these boxes.

Here's the Merlot ribbon and Love Flair:

Here's the Merlot and London Blue ribbon tied together, with another Love Flair Button:

Two heart boxes, some chocolates, ready for the big day.

Don't forget to use the discount code JO10 for a 10% discount on everything in the 3 Girl JAM Store. 

Be Mine -- for Snapdragon Snippets

I'm posting today for Snapdragon Snippets.  We're so close to Valentine's Day, but I wanted to show a couple of sweetheart cards I made using Snapdragon Snippets files. They turned out so pretty!

You can find this first 'Be Mine' card here in the Silhouette Design Store, and HERE in the Snapdragon Snippets Store:

I used Basic Grey papers on this card, and some bling from my stash.

On this next card, I combined 2 Snapdragon Snippets files.

The card file is the Artisan Edged Card: Scalloped Heart, found in the Silhouette Design Store and HERE in the Snapdragon Snippets Store.  I the middle of the heart, I placed the "I Love You", found HERE in the Snapdragon Snippets Store.

Papers on this card are from Close To My Heart, as is the enamel heart and glitter trim.  The lace is from 3 Girl JAM.

These cards went out in Monday's mail, heading across the country to friends and family to wish them a Happy Valentine's Day.  I wish you the same!

Love You!

I'm guest designing today for The Sisterhood of Crafters.  This month, I am a Step Sister!  Yea! 

Our theme for the current challenge is "Sweetheart and Roses". I made the card for my sweetheart:

The rose image is from Fitztown.  It is Valentine 12. I colored it with Copic markers.  I've never had good luck with yellows before, but I think I found a blend that works for me. This is a new green combination, too.  I'm pleased with the results.

I used a Spellbinder label die in 2 sizes, some American Crafts glitter paper, My Mind's Eye designer paper, and 3 Girl JAM Simply White lace on this card. The sentiment is a Simon Says Stamp stamp.

I'll have another card later this month for the Sisterhood of Crafters.  I can't wait.  I thank Darlene Pavlick and her design team sisters for this opportunity. 

Love Struck -- for The East Wind

There's a New Release today, Tuesday, at The East Wind.  This one,  called "Yogibunny 'Savasana'" makes me giggle.

Since it was so close to Valentine's Day, I thought Yogibunny looked a bit love struck, so that's the direction I went.  Here's a close up of YogiBunny Savasana on his bed of 3 Girl JAM ribbon.  He was colored with Copic markers:

The card front is made with my Silhouette Cameo and a cutting file from The Cutting Cafe. It's the Valentine Window Card Tops Cutting File. The sentiment is a stamp from Unity Stamp Co.

Check out The East Wind on Facebook to see what the other design team has done with today's release. Then, check out Instagram to see the release there.

You're My Tweet Heart! for Amy Doodle Stamp Co.

It's Tuesday, and the day I get to post for Amy Doodle's Stamp Co. I used one of the images from the "Critter Love" set (25% off until Feb 13!) 

Makes you smile, doesn't it?  All of them in the set of 4 are adorable!  You certainly need to check them out!

I colored the Tweetheart image with Copic markers.  All papers are from Close To My Heart.

Visit the Amy Doodle Stamp Co Facebook page to check out all the fun and inspiration.

Gnomeo -- for My Whimsical Little World

Happy Monday, everyone.  It's a New Release Day today at My Whimsical Little World. There are 3 New Releases today.  I introduce to you, Gnomeo.

He's all heart, isn't he? Well, heart, beard, and a pretty big nose.  But, so cute!   Gnomeo was colored with Copic markers, then cut with a Spellbinder die.  Since it's soon Valentine's Day, and I'm in need of some boxes for chocolates for friends, I placed Gnomeo on this popcorn box that I cut out on my Cricut Expression 2. It is  found on the Close To My Heart Cricut Artiste Cartridge. There's some Timeless Twine baker's twine wrapped around it to finish it off. 

Check out the My Whimsical Little World blog for other great inspiration.  The My Whimsical Little World Facebook page has tons of fun and even more inspiration-- bingo starts today! Then, check out the other design team blogs -- you won't be disappointed.

I {Heart} You -- for Eureka Stamps

It's Monday, and time for a new challenge at Eureka Stamps Challenge Blog. This week, in honor of Valentine's Day, our theme is "All is Love."

Here's my "love" card:

I used Eureka Stamps digi, "Love Heart" (digi12805) on this card.

I also used a cutting file from The Cutting Cafe. It's one of the Valentine Window Card Tops.

The designer paper is American Crafts XOXO 12x12 paper.  There's also some Timeless Twine baker's twine on this card. 

Join us at Eureka Stamps for our "All is Love" challenge this week.

Happy Easter! for DigiStamps4Joy

My first Easter card of 2015.  And, it's New Release Sunday at DigiStamps4Joy.

I used the new release digi, "Bunny's Egg", and created this:

Here's the cute Bunny's Egg digi I worked with --

I colored it with Copic markers. Then, I used Lawn Fawn stitched dies and some My Mind's Eye "My Favorite Things" 6x6 papers to create this card. There's some 3 Girl JAM ribbon on here and some bling from Close To My Heart. 

Please visit the DigiStamps4Joy blog to see the other great new releases today, and the other fabulous projects from this very talented design team.  You won't be sorry!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday -- ATG

D.L. Art -- Feb. Linky challenge

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

A Gem of a Challenge -- Lots of Layers

Digi Galore -- ATG (must use a digi)

Open-Minded Challenge -- No Pink and No Red

The Rose -- for QKR Stampede

It's Friday, and time for a new challenge at QKR Stampede. Our theme this week is "Anything But a Card."  Fun!  I love a good challenge!

I've been trying to expand the colors I use with Copic markers, instead of going to my tried and true colors.  I tried some new-to-me colors on this:

This QKR Stampede digi stamp is called, "The Rose" (digi24182). The sentiment was computer generated.
Here's a close up of the image:

That bear just makes me smile!
Join us this week at QKR Stampede for our "Anything But a Card" Challenge. 

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

AUD Sentiment Challenges -- Valentine's 

ABAC Challenge -- Friendship (bag is going to a friend for Valentine's Day)

D.L. Art Thankful Thursday -- Valentine's Day

I Ruff You! for The Cutting Cafe and FWF

It's Friday! It's Friday!  And, I have a very special card to share today.  Do any of you other pet lovers make cards for your pets to give to your spouses?  That's what I did for today's post.

At The Cutting Cafe, our assignment this time was anything with a Valentine's Day theme.  Regina has MANY files to choose from.  You can begin looking HERE.

I used a Valentine Window Card Tops set, and created this: 

Sophie, my Golden Retriever, will be giving this card to my husband on Valentine's Day.  He really is her favorite person.  She tells him in many different ways that she "ruffs" him.

The Golden Retriever is a stamp by one of my favorite artists -- Phyllis Harris.  It is co-branded by Unity Stamp Company. The dog is part of the set, "Brandy & Emma, Forever Friends."  In this case, though, it's "Sophie & Shaun, forever friends."  I colored the pooch with Copic markers, trying to make her the same color as our Sophie.  

The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM. The Flair button and heart bling are from Close To My Heart.  The sentiment was computer generated.

I hope my husband likes his card.  Sophie worked hard on this one, snoring softly beside me the whole time I made it!

I'm linking this up to
 Unity's Friends With Flair
Creative Cutting Edge -- Valentine's Day
Craftin' Desert Divas - Red, Pink, and White
 

Have a Heart -- for Fitztown

It's the 5th of the month, so time for a new challenge to begin at Fitztown Challenge Blog. This month, the theme is "Have a Heart."

Here's my take on the challenge:

I used the Fitztown digi, Valentine 13, on this card, colored it with Copic Markers, then fussy cut it out.  The shaped card is a design from Snapdragon Snippets. The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM. The designer paper is from My Mind's Eye.

Join us this month for our "Have a Heart" challenge at Fitztown Challenge Blog.

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

D.L. Art Thankful Thursday -- Valentine

Creative Cutting Edge -- Valentine's Day

A Valentine Rose -- for IDCB

It's Wednesday, and time for a new challenge at Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog (IDCB). One of our sponsors this week is Doodle Pantry.  I love their images, papers, and sense of humor!  However, I went serious with this one. 

This Doodle Pantry image is called "Rose Bloom". I comes in an uncolored and percolated version.  I chose the uncolored, then colored it with Copic markers, trying out some new, for me, shades of greens and pinks.

The sentiment is a stamps from Simon Says Stamp.

I used Lawn Fawn stitched dies on this, and papers by Piggy Tales -- Hickory Dickory Dock, 12x12.  The ribbon is from the same collection.  The bling is from My Mind's Eye. The card base is Pixie card stock from Close To My Heart. 

Join us this week at IDCB, where it's always "anything goes"!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Through the Craft Room Door -- ATG (1 of 2)

Polkadoodles -- Flower Power

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

D.L. Art -- Valentine's Day

D.L. Art - Feb. Linky Party 

Word Art Wednesday -- ATG

AUD Sentiment -- Valentine
Simon Says Stamp Wed. Challenge -- All Things Bright and Beautiful

You and Me -- a Tutorial for Crafty Sentiments

Happy Tuesday, everyone!  I have a tutorial for you all today.  I'm guest designing for the next 6 months (yes, SIX!) for the Crafty Sentiments Inspirational Blog. This is my first post, and my first tutorial.  I'm showing you how to take ordinary white ribbon and make it extraordinary!

But first, your image.  I loved this Crafty Sentiments rubber stamp  from the 2014 Romance Collection called "You've Got Heart." 

Here's the stamped, uncolored image

I generally color my images with the papers that I want to use in front of me, like this. I colored this image with Copic Markers. These papers are from Close To My Heart.

That way, I know everything will match when I'm finished.

Now, for the ribbon fun.  

Cut a piece of white ribbon.  I used 1/4 inch May Arts silk, but any white ribbon will work. My ribbon is about 14 inches long.  Then, pick out inks that match your papers.  You can see, I'm using 3 shades of Tim Holtz Distress Ink here, but other inks work also.  I've got sponge daubers, but I've used makeup sponges, too.

Now, for the fun.  Dab ink on the ribbon, covering it completely, alternating colors about every inch or so. Here's the ribbon, partly done.

Once your ribbon is done, it's time to assemble your card.  I used a couple of dies from Lawn Fawn on this, but a paper trimmer would achieve the same effect.

Here's all my supplies, including the sentiment -- cut out from the edge of a 12x12 piece of paper.

And, once again, the finished card.  Notice the inked ribbon running length-wise, and tied in a bow.  Isn't it a neat affect?

Now, wasn't that easy?  OK, get going!  And, once you get your own pretty ribbon made, don't forget to enter it in the Crafty Sentiments Challenge. Make the Crafty Sentiments Inspirational Blog a part of your regular routine.  There's tons of great inspiration there! Don't forget the Crafty Sentiments Facebook Page for even more fun and inspiration.