Saturday 15 December 2012

Ribbon Wreath

I've actually made two of these cards, one for my Father-in-Law and one for my Sister-in-Law, using Fraser tartan ribbon as this is our family tartan.  My hubby looks so handsome in his kilt, although he wears the hunting Fraser rather than this which is the dress Fraser.
The woven ribbon wreath is surprisingly easy to make, just Google "woven ribbon wreath" and you'll find umpteen tutorials if you fancy a go yourself.  I kept the rest of the card very simple to showcase the vibrant ribbon, just adding a tiny splash of tartan paper from my Boofle paper pack and a sentiment stamped with a Papermania stamp which I die cut with a Spellbinders Splendid Circles die.
Some red pearls and a bow to cover the join in the wreath finish it off.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges -
Card Crafter's Circle - #53 - red, white and green
Just Add Ink - #148 - Christmas
Aud Sentiments - seasonal sentiment
Stamp 'n' Doodle - something unusual
The Perfect Sentiment - #59 - Christmas
Anything Goes - #82 - traditional Christmas colours
Paper Pretties - Monday #69 -  red, green and one other, the ribbon also has navy blue in it

22 comments:

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  2. Beautifully done and a super idea. I'm quite partial to a man in a kilt myself, lol - ooops I didn't really say that. xx Flora

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  3. Gorgeous card Wendy the ribbon and desing is fabulous. Caroline xxx

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  4. These are stunning, Love the ribbon wreath and the design...

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  5. This is amazing Wendy. I love the ribbon wreath made even special being the family tartan.

    Sue

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  6. Beautiful Wendy, i wish my computer showed the gorgeous colours in the tartan better. It is so elegant, kate x

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  7. fabulous Wendy - and in your own tartan too - what could be better?

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  8. Wow this is gorgeous.. Looks fab

    Have a good evening

    Hugs Kelly

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  9. Wonderful Wendy, love the wreath and the tartan ribbon. So elegant and simple.

    Wilma x x

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  10. oh wow so gorgeous wendy.your ribbon wreath is fantastic ;D

    x coops xx

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  11. Absolutely Stunning. Your designs blow me away sometimes. That's a good thing. LOL

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  12. This is absolutely beautiful! I love the plaid ribbon wreath! Thanks for joining us at The Perfect Sentiment!

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  13. What a fantastic card. I really like the way you have used the ribbon for your wreath. This is so different -- wonderful! Thank you for entering this week's challenge at Card Crafter's Circle.

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  14. Wow, this is fantastic Wendy! I really love tartan, and I also love wreaths so this is definitely something that I'll be looking up... thanks for the tip.
    Cheers,
    Beccy

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  15. Wow, this is stunning. Love it.
    Thanks for joining us at Aud sentiments this fortnight.
    Hugs TC x

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  16. What a beautiful wreath! I love ribbon anyway, so to see it used in such a way is fabulous!

    Thanks for playing with our challenge this week @ Stamp N Doodle!

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  17. Hi Wendy, you make a pretty wreath...i love it!
    Thanks for joining with us at Stamp n Doodle.

    Merry Christmas!

    Hugs,
    Jill

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  18. Wow - this is amazing.....did it take alot of ribbon to do? The tartan is great. Chantell JAI

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  19. Wendy, I love this idea! Where did you get the Fraser tartan ribbon?! WANT! :)

    Renee Fraser

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