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Senior DT Challenge: Ribbon Favorites

April 30, 2010      Nichole Heady      26 Comments

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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  1. Keva Brown says

    April 30, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    Great video and a lovely ribbon technique. Thanks so much for that!! Now, I need to go and buy tons more ribbon!

    Reply
  2. Keva Brown says

    April 30, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    Ok, I have to comment again. After watching all of the videos, I just have to say that ribbon is about to be my new BFF! Great stuff out there. I haven’t been along for the papertrey ride very long, but your team is fantastic. Thank you again for the wonderful videos and techniques!

    Reply
  3. Marge R. says

    May 1, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    What fun, informative videos!!! Can’t wait to finish them ALL, but a HEADS UP — Betsy’s link takes us to last month’s video. Just thought you’d like to know — back to watching now!!!

    Reply
  4. Alyssa B says

    May 1, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    Wow! thanks so much Nicole! I will be using alot of these ideas in the future!

    Reply
  5. Nancy M says

    May 1, 2010 at 3:59 AM

    It’s been fun having the videos to go along with the incredible cards. Thank you to all.

    Reply
  6. Lynne in NI says

    May 1, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Well I did what you suggested – grabbed a cup of tea and sat down for half an hour! Thanks everyone for the great tutorials and all the tips! Even the simple ones like how to cut a V in the ribbon were new to me.

    Reply
  7. Taheerah says

    May 1, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Nichole I absolutely love this challenge, so great to gain insight into how the pros use ribbon to perfection! I’ve definitely been inspired to try out some of these techniques!!

    Reply
  8. Ami Alvarez says

    May 1, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Thank you so much for that ribbon tutorial. I was making it WAY mor complicated than I should have and in the end I gave up. I’m so excited to try this out tonight!

    Ami

    Reply
  9. chriss blagrave says

    May 1, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Great technique tutorial Nichole. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  10. Nita says

    May 1, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Thanks so much! I have been waiting for this!

    Reply
  11. Cathy Weber says

    May 1, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    I absolutely love these videos. You have no idea how much I learn from watching you. I’ve been using glue dots and making a gummy mess trying to recreate your ribbon projects. You make it look so easy.

    Reply
  12. Terri E. says

    May 1, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    LOVE all of the videos. It is so fun to hear the voices of all of the wonderful ladies!!!! Also, can’t wait to see the new website and the new weekly challenges. I have been waiting to learn more about that.

    It’s a good life!
    Terri E.

    Reply
  13. Melissa Ladd says

    May 1, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    This is so great! Just watched all the videos and learned some wonderful new techniques! Thanks to you all!

    Nichole, your card is beautiful!

    Reply
  14. Sarah Fisher says

    May 1, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Awesome design team project! It was so much fun watching everyone’s videos and hearing what they sound like. Very helpful!

    Reply
  15. Roxanne says

    May 2, 2010 at 12:59 AM

    I can see why you were so excited to share this post. It rocked! Picked up some great new tricks and ideas that I will surely use!

    Reply
  16. Lauren says

    May 2, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! I just watched all the videos with my cup of hot tea. What a treat and SO helpful!! Thanks to all you gals for doing this for us…PLEASE do this again! They are just wonderful resources!! OK, off to buy more ribbon….

    Reply
  17. Nerina says

    May 2, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Oooooh amazing line up – I can’t wait to get started!!!! Thank you!

    Reply
  18. LuAnn in AZ says

    May 2, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Thanks so much to all of you for sharing these tips… it was as much fun for me to hear your real voices as learn new, fun things! I love PTI.

    Reply
  19. Diane Jaquay says

    May 2, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    I’ve always wondered how you got those nice, even loops Nichole, thanks so much for showing me how 🙂

    Reply
  20. Brooke says

    May 3, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    I love Ashley’s technique. I used to love the feel and coolness of satin when I was younger, so this ribbon just makes me want to reach through the screen and touch it.

    Reply
  21. Mariah says

    May 4, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    Thanks for the informative videos and techniques…so much to learn from what seems like a *basic* supply. PTI is the best!!

    Reply
  22. Lori Winters says

    May 4, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    This was a great challenge and all the videos are very well done… now I’ve got to get busy to give them a try!!! Thanks!

    Reply
  23. Sarah Fravel says

    May 4, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Nichole, I always enjoy checking in on your site for great tips! I also want to pass on an award to you; it’s called the “Sunshine Award” and is awarded to you for being a positive influence on the world wide web! There is a badge for you at my website if you’d like to post it here. You’ll also find some guidelines for passing on the award to others if you’d like to do that. Congratulations to you and have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  24. Susan says

    May 4, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    WOW! Nichole, I really enjoyed the videos of the ribbon ideas. So many great ideas. The design team is awesome. I hope you do similar things in the future. I love the PTI ribbon more than any other. I am working the budget to eventually get most of the colors in the various types. Have some of the papers and am getting tempted by the buttons since I have seen some good ideas on how to use. Thanks so much.

    Reply
  25. Angela W says

    May 5, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing these tutorials!

    Reply
  26. Meredith Winston says

    May 7, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    Gorgeous Nichole!!! Thanks SO MUCH for sharing!!!

    Reply

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