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Project Inspiration: Magic of the Season Card by Melissa Phillips

Vintage Ornament Card Project Inspiration by Bobbi Lemanski

October 2025 Release Day

Senior DT Challenge: Ribbon Favorites

April 30, 2010      Nichole Heady      Leave a Comment

I have been literally sitting on the edge of my seat, waiting for today's group post to go live.  So many of our customers have expressed to us over the years that they wanted tips from the Papertrey Team as to how best to work with ribbon.  Whether it be bows or other special techniques unique to each team member, we have it all for you today in one place!  

Card
 
(click on any of these photos for a larger view)

My most requested tutorial is for the looped ribbon accent I include in a lot of my projects.  Just like the one above.

Butterfly closeup
It may look a bit complicated, but it's actually quite easy.

Ribbon closeup
A little Scor-tape and your favorite ribbon and you are good to go!

Upper view
 

I've put together a little video for you today to show you my process in detail.  I hope you'll enjoy the show!

Now that you've seen me in action with my ribbon technique, how about I share with you all the other amazing tutorials that the team cooked up just for you!  Grab a cup, get comfy and prepare to be inspired by all the tips & techniques these talented ladies have to offer!

Betsy
CLICK HERE to read more from Betsy Veldman. 

Dawn
 CLICK HERE to read more from Dawn McVey. 

Heather
CLICK HERE to read more from Heather Nichols.  

Lisa
CLICK HERE to read more from Lisa Johnson.  

Michelle
CLICK HERE to read more from Michelle Wooderson. 

Ashley
CLICK HERE to read more from Ashley Newell.   

I hope that ALL of this amazing instruction & inspiration helps to take some of the mystery & frustration out of using ribbon on your projects!  You've gotten tips from the best gals in the business and I know I personally learned a lot from them!  Enjoy the rest of your weekend and happy stamping!


Supplies-&-Tools
Better Butterfly Card

  • STAMPS: Butterfly Dreams (butterfly), Everyday Button Bits (sentiment), Text Style (border), Background Basics: Botanicals (background)
  • INK: Melon Berry, Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream, Tea Dye Duo
  • PAPER: Melon Berry, Rustic Cream, Classic Kraft
  • OTHER: Small Scalloped Border die, Mat Stack 1 die, Vintage Cream Stitched Ribbon, 1/2" Scor-tape, foam dimensionals, pinking shears (Fiskars)
  • FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"

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