Using that ribbon

Good day y'all.

Last night I was looking at my ribbon rack and noticed I had yards of the really thin ribbon, you know the kind.. the 1/8" wide stuff you can buy at your local Michael's or Joannes. I bought it several years ago when I first started to scrapbook.. and it's pretty much been untouched since then. Now that I know my style of scrapbooking (lumpy and bumpy) it doesn't sit well with me to just adhere a flat piece of ribbon down. There's no ooomph to it. So, I decided to braid it.

Start off with 3 pieces about 14" long. (or however long you wish it to be)

Grab all three pieces of ribbon, and tie a knot.

After I tied a knot, I used a piece of scotch tape to adhere my knot to my desk

(the ribbon taped to the ruler didn't work out so well, it kept moving.. lol)

Then braid.

Once you get to the end, just put another knot to keep the braids from coming undone.
I then adhered this strand to a card we'll be sending to the children's papaw in Ky.
*b missing you*

I just love the bit of texture and visual interest this adds.

This fabulous bee paper came in the April TS kit.

I know I am long winded... but one more cool tip, and this one is my favorite.
If you do not like braiding... try using your crochet hook. In the photos, I was using a G hook.

Start by creating a slip knot with one strand of ribbon.

Then just chain stitch. (this link takes you to a video)

Both methods are really quick and easy... you can do it in front of the tv at night.
.. and here's an example layout of the crocheted ribbon I used on a layout last month for Julie's monochromatic green challenge.

Let us see your projects by commenting here, or uploading into the Treasured Scrapbooking gallery!
xoxo
Leah

Early sneak peeky with Leah

I'm so excited about the reveal coming up on the 15th. 

Want a peek at what I've created?

I used the Helmar's textured effects on the photograph using a Wendy's take out knife to spread it across the photo. I love the texture it created, and it is so easy to use.

Using the Helmar 450, I was able to coil the ribbon from the April kit as the flowers center piece.. isn't that pretty?

This is a peek from the add on.

The April Royal Romp kit was a dream to work with. Everything coordinates so nicely together, especially with April's add on. There are only TWO add ons left, and just a handful of the April kits... I would hurry to the store and pick yours up before it their gone.

Cheers,

Leah

Helmar products at the Treasured Scrapbooking Store!!

I had a chance at CHA to use a full range of the products that Helmar produces, and I can tell you that I was super impressed!! I created a cute little mini book of Aussie foods and used several of the adhesives offered by Helmar, it was great to use the products hands on and learn a few little tips about each. The highlight was meeting Tracy, she is good people!

The good news for you is that Helmar is being carried in the Treasured Scrapbooking store now!!

My favorite product I used at CHA was the Liquid Scrap Dots, they give just a little bit more control over using a traditional pop up, things like more coverage, height
and invisability.


The 450 Quick Dry Adhesive is a must have for everyday scrapping. It is fast drying and dries crystal clear, very easy to work with and creates a lasting bond, no more embellies falling to the bottom of your page protector when you use the 450! Its acid free, machine washable and stainless. It will not damage your photos over the years either. I keep this in my adhesive arsenal at all times!


The last product I would like to share with you is Textured Effects. I am working with this product right now on a mini book. Textured Effects creates a textured finish when applied, depending on what you apply it with. Using a brush to apply will leave the brush strokes, using a sponge will leave a rough raised texture, you have the ability to use any applicator you can think of. You can also add acrylic paints to the medium to create a whole different look. It is acid free and you can use it on paper, wood, metal, ceramics, painted surfaces & glass etc.


Interested? Intrigued? Click on over to the Treasured Scrapbooking store and score some for yourself!