Friday 30 August 2013

Ribbon Pleating!

Hello all and I can't believe it's Friday already! Where did that week go?
A scheduled post from me as I'm at work today and it's my last day in my old job!  It'll feel strange leaving today after over 8 and a half years, but I'm looking forward to starting my new one on Monday. I'll let you know how it goes!
As it's Friday it's time for a new challenge over at CraftyCatz and this week our lovely Nick gave us the challenge of 'ribbon pleating'.  We're sponsored by the fabulous Crafty Ribbons - and do pop over to the challenge blog and see the fantastic inspiration from the DT!
I've used a Wild Rose stamp 'Bella with wand' (and apologies for the rather dark photo!)

I've coloured the image with promarkers and added a good scatter of glamour dust!


Now I'm sorry but I think my ribbon pleating is a little on the dodgy side! It was more difficult than I thought with sheer ribbon!  The papers were freebies with a magazine. I've mounted the image on a Spellbinders 'floral oval' and added the banner using Whimsy stamps and die. The holly die is from Cheery Lynn with some red pearl 'berries' and some buttons from stash. 
I do hope you'll join us at CraftyCatz with your ribbon pleating creations!
And thank you for taking the time to comment - they are always welcome and much appreciated.
Back soon,
Kim x 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:-
Inky Impressions - animals
Stamp and Create - glitter



22 comments:

  1. Hi Kim
    A gorgeous and beautiful card love the image fabulous paper's and colour's and design have a lovely weekend my friend
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  2. A gorgeous Christmas card Kim. The little Ellie is so sweet and I love the colours and papers.
    Lorraine x

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  3. Great card Kim..what a cute Bella. Hope your last day went OK x

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  4. Morning Kim Such A Fab Card Great Colours And Love Your Pleating

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  5. Oh my goodness this is gorgeous - fabulous papers and love the ribbon pleating! TFS, have a great last day, a fabulous weekend and good luck for Monday :-)

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  6. Gorgeous card Kim. I love the cute image, beautiful papers and wonderful detailing too.
    Good luck with in your new job next week.
    Sue xx

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  7. Beautiful card Kim, love the image and design and especially the beautiful pleated ribbon.
    Good luck with your new job next week.
    Hope you have a great weekend.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  8. This is gorgeous Kim, love the pleated ribbon. Adorable image and layout. Good luck in your new job Monday, I am sure you will sail through the day.

    Have a great weekend.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxxx

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  9. Love your card layout. I just love that ribbon. It looks great. Have a great weekend. Hugs Nina

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  10. Lovely card, great design and use of ribbon pleasting and that image is too cute! :) xx

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  11. You card made me smile - such a lovely image and lovely design!

    Good luck in your new job on Monday!

    hugs
    Gina x

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  12. A gorgeous card Kim!! I hope you are keeping well, my visits are far too sporadic, sorry

    hugs Vicky xx

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  13. Such a sweet image and your ribbon looks good to me! Fab card :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  14. Great card Kim, love the image you have coloured so beautifully, also love the design. xx Flora

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  15. What a gorgeous card and lovely colours. I've never heard of ribbon pleating , something new I must try as I've never seen it before but love the outcome of it.
    Thank you for my comment on my blog. It's lovely to be back.
    Hugs zzz

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  16. Yep, that slippery ribbon can be tough to pleat but you did a great job Kim. The little ellie is so cute. Super sweet card! Hugs!

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  17. Come on, Kim, your ribbon pleating is awesome, no need to worry. We are not supposed to make everything the same way. Lovely image! Have a cool weekend!
    Anna xxx

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  18. Lovely card Kim, and your ribbon pleating looks great.. sheer ribbon does have a mind of it's own doesn't it lol!!..
    Hugs,
    Marjorie xx

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  19. I have to say Kim, you are being far to hard on yourself over this ribbon pleating, I mean it's exactly how it should be, honestly....some people...lol....
    Love your gorgeous card, hope your having a nice week-end.x

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  20. I agree with you it was a harder challenge then I thought too! But I like your pleating!

    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs Nick

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  21. hello again Kim, just popping back to say Thank you for taking part in the Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Challenge
    Sue xx

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  22. OMGoodness...isn't this just the cutest! I love the image and your coloring is fantabulous! That ribbon pleating...well, it's beyond me! It's just gorgeous.

    Thanks for joining us at the Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Challenge and hope to see you again next month!

    --Gail

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I love reading your comments - and thanks for taking the time to leave one!
Kim x