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Friday 19 September 2008

...a ribbon tree



Wondering what to do with all those teeny scraps of ribbon, ( i don't throw anything away!! I always imagine it'll come in handy some day) I had an idea to make a little string tied christmas tree. I tied wee bits of ribbon to a length of string and then trimmed it up and down the sides into a christmas tree shape. I threaded the string through two eyelets that I set into a cream rectangle and mounted it onto a scalloped rectangle.

Made a backing paper with Guidelines and First fruits stamps and matted it onto the green - added a sentiment held on with string and I have to say I quite like this. Might make a few more - when I find something good I kind of beat it to death!! - you may have noticed the fimo snowflakes!! Lol.

Hope it tickles.

Stuff used.
Card Base: Kraft cardstock from my local Print supply, Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate and Spring Moss cardstock All PTI, Ink - Versacolour white - LSS. Ribbon - Aqua Mist, Dark chocolate and Spring moss assorted scraps - All PTI. Nestabilities Long rectangles - Grid stamp - Guidelines set. Leaf stamp - First Fruits, Sentiment from Holiday Wishes. - ALL PTI. String - back of my kitchen drawer. Mini Eyelets - Papermania.

18 comments:

  1. I LOVE IT! This is a fabulous wa to use up those little scraps of ribbon (I save all mine too!). I was just finishing up a project and saved red and green scraps and thought what will I do with these? Now I know! Thanks for a brilliant idea Claire!!!

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  2. I have run out of ways to compliment your designs. Awesome doesn't even begin to describe this. You are so clever. -Molly B

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  3. Oh, dear. I may have to now buy those long rectangle Nesties! Thanks for the terrific idea on using those scraps.

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  4. I agree with Molly Claire- you work is just so amazing and totally different from anyone else out there!! I just love checking in to see what you come up with !! This tree is so pretty - the colors are wonderful!! :)

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  5. Very clever!
    Now we shall call this Claire's Ribbon Tree!

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  6. What an ingenius way of using up ribbon scraps.
    Beautiful card Claire.

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  7. Clair, you are brilliant!! I never throw anything away eiter....off to use up some ribbon scraps :-) Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  8. You are so clever Claire! Keep the inspiration coming!

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  9. Wow, Claire, your ingenuity never ceases to amaze me; I just love coming here to see what wonderful fun you've now created for us bloggers to enjoy!!! ;-) I'm going to nominate you for an award on my blog, but if you're not inclined to nominate 7 others, please don't feel obligated. I just want others to see some of the amazing blogs I've discovered & your is definitely on that list!!! ;-)

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  10. What a great idea! I love it! Thanks for sharing it.

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  11. Brilliant as per usual! The card turned out beautiful!

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  12. I love your cards!!!!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  13. Brilliant and beautiful!!

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  14. beautiful claire!! i may just have to case this for my christmas cards this year!

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  15. What a clever idea!! Your background is gorgeous!!!

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  16. Inspired. I love this.

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  17. OOOOHHHH!!!! I think this is the prettiest thing I have ever seen!! How is it that I have not checked your blog before??? I sure have been missing out. Wow!

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