Father’s Day Card – May Club Project – Ribbon Treatment
I saw this idea on Stampin' Connection, and thought it would make a wonderful Father's Day card plus be another "Ribbon Treatment" for our class.
Stamp Set: Delightful Dozen (WM 122650, CM 122652, page 140)
Card Stock: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Not Quite Navy, Well Worn Designer Series Paper (no longer available)
Ink: Early Espresso
Embellishments: 1 ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon Soft Suede 14 “ and 2 ½” (no longer available), Naturals Designer Buttons (127554, page 176), Linen Thread (104199, page 173)
Punch: Extra-Large Oval (119859, page 184)
Instructions:
- Assemble card base as follows: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Not Quite Navy. Add Well Worn DSP to the two pieces of Early Espresso and attach to Not Quite Navy (see picture)
- To make the “tie”, fold over 1 ¼” Soft Suede Grosgrain ribbon. Fold “cut” ends again and cut to make “V” in bottom of tie.
- Add a piece of Sticky Strip Tape to the middle of the 2 ½” piece of ribbon. Fold both edges to the middle and adhere. Add another small piece of sticky strip to the end. Scrunch up larger piece and add around tie and adhere with sticky strip. Add to front of card with mini glue dots.
- Stamp sentiment and punch out with Extra-Large Oval Punch. Adhere to card front with dimensionals.
- Tie linen thread through button holes. Attach button with mini glue dot
Check back tomorrow for information on our Ribbon Treatment Swatch Book. During the demonstration part of our club meeting we all made little swatch books with quick, easy ribbon treatments. Tomorrow I will have instructions on how to make your own swatch book with lots of samples!!
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