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!
Juanita says
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.
Geny says
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!
Kellie says
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!!!
kendra says
OH MY GOODNESS! You are brilliant! I can’t wait to see this new set & the tutorial you have planned.
Jennifer Magreevy says
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!
Beth says
AYECARUMBA!
This is totally kah-cute!
Love the rounded bottom edges too Nichole!
mj says
cute and clever! love it!
trudee says
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!!
Julie Masse says
Very cool Nicole – love it and love the colors you chose too!! Not-so-patiently waiting for Saturday midnight! 🙂
Allison says
Awesome…love the bow, love the color palette!
Stefanie says
So cute! I love it!
Marie - mariemc says
What a neat idea and I love the colors!! You’ve got me itchin’ to see the entire stamp set! 🙂 TFS
Charmaine says
Yet another fabulous card! Can’t wait for tomorrow!
Lisa says
Fantastic! I just can’t wait to see the whole set! I’m sure it is as spectacular as the others!
janetwmarks says
debuted Saturday night? I can’t wait that long!!!! Deep breathing…focus…ok, I am ok now. Janet in NC
DeniseLynn says
WOW!!! Now if I could get my brain to think up that stuff once in a while. That is just way cool.
iralamija says
thanks!! I will try this!!!!! OH YEAH!
Bety 🙂
lexi says
how cute is that! i can’t wait to try it! 🙂 lexi
Suzy says
Love this card – what size is the card itself? Thanks, Suzy
Kheila says
How clever! Thanks for the tutorial, I’m off to give this a try!! Adorable card.
Melissa says
Oh my gosh…this is brilliant!! What a great idea!
Rose Ann says
I love this bow!! Awesome!!
Allison Miles says
ohhhhhhhhh is that ever the best!
Alli
Kendra - SCS: apigonfire says
oh me, oh my!!!! I can’t wait for this set!
~Kendra
Jo says
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
Laura says
HOW COOL IS THAT?!
LOVE IT!
Kim Schofield says
Ohmygosh…this is just adorable! Now how is that for creativity! Wonderful!
Julia Stainton says
This is SO darling! Love your colors and that paper ribbon! Can’t wait to see the new set! I’m having so much fun with the two I’ve purchased!
Keri Jackson says
WOW! That is so awesome 🙂
Debbie Olson says
Now why didn’t I think of that? I wish I had a little tiny piece of your stamping brain, Nichole! Beautiful!
ipkstampshappyI says
What a FUN & CLEVER way to make a bow! Love the cheery look of this card. Ida
Melissa says
Oh my gosh! How fabulous is that???
Joanne says
This is AMAZING. You’ve done it yet again! Geez, I wish you had preordering, we’d all order without even seeing the actual set. Just the previews we’ve seen so far have sold it for me! Well done! I’ll be one of those crazy midnight orders!
stampngokaren says
Wow!! Another great idea to try out!! Looking forward to seeing the full set.
Jennifer says
Love it, can not wait for the NEW stamp set. I already have some ideas in my head. Jennifer 🙂
Barb g says
THANK YOU, Nicole! You have shown us some great ideas for the ‘ribbons’ and I’m so excited to try all of these techniques. How fun to be able to come here and learn so many creative ways to use our new sets. You ROCK! (Oh my,how the pocket book is beginning to hurt a little, looks like I’m gonna have to dig a little deeper, to get this new set sooner rather than later…smiling anyway)You are such an enabler! Big Hugs, Barb g
Melissa Wohlers says
Your cards are so amazing! Wow!
Mindy Adams says
Great card!! I can’t wait to try the faux ribbon. It is so cute and I can’t wait for the new set to come out!!! Only 36 more minutes! You have me hooked on your stamps!!!They are AWESOME!!!
Paula says
Love your paper bow. I am going to have to have that darn stamp set now….How fun.
Thanks for sharing.
Betty says
Nicole,
This is fantabulous! I can’t wait to give it a try.
Mara Coeli says
I love it!!!!!!!!