Really Reasonable Ribbon June Blog Hop

Welcome to the Really Reasonable Ribbon June Blog Hop! Summer is well and truly here in my neck of the woods! We have been here in the new location for about 8 1/2 months and are coming into our second hot season! So far it has been very nice to have summer weather, which gives a chance to have a dip in the pool! 

You should be coming to my blog from Ginny's Blog.  After visiting me hop on to Kathy's Blog next! (The full blog list is at the end of the post.)

At the end of the hop, comment on the RRR Blog post, answering the question listed, for a chance to win the June Ribbon Club Assortment shown below. The Design Team appreciates your comments, too! 

The June Ribbon Club is called Jungle Fun Assortment. Check it out! It is really interesting and unique!

I have another BRAND NEW home decor panel for you today! I am getting closer and closer to finishing up the series...at long last! (See below for the full list of panels already created.) I have deviated from using Authentique papers to using Graphic 45 this time! 

This 6" x 6" chipboard-wrapped home decor panel is a celebration of summer and tropical vacations. However...when I used the "This is my happy place" sentiment...it means my craft room! Since I plan to display this panel on my craft table in August, it makes perfect sense to me!  

I used the Graphic 45 Lost in Paradise paper collection and ephemera cards. Well, I used only leftovers and scraps! I had a lot of scraps of this collection left from a mini album project and a fancy card project I had made when the paper first was released (see HERE and HERE), and I wanted to try to use up all the extra bits!

Pro Tip: When working with paper that has a text print background, make sure your chipboard is placed precisely to avoid the background looking as if it is running downhill. I use a T-square to measure carefully before placing my chipboard onto my paper.

I created a big, loopy bow with the Toucan on White Satin ribbon, and glued it to the top of the project. I used some hot glue to shape the bow the way I wanted it. I then added another bow using the Watermelon Delicate Stitched Satin ribbon and glued it below the toucan satin. (I know the color says "watermelon" but it is a lovely dark coral color to my eye.) I then created a smaller bow from the Yellow Gold Plaid ribbon and glued it on top of the large bows.

I wanted a small flower to top off the bows, but I didn't have one the right size or color, so I pulled apart a Lotus flower that was the correct shade. I just gently pulled off the bottom two layers of petals and used the smaller, top flower. I also used a Peach Rose Bud and a partial Rose Leaf. (I am not sure where the tiny yellow flower and the stamen are from. They were just floating around the bottom of the container!) 

Now, hop over to Kathy's Blog to see what she has for you!

Thanks for joining me for the monthly ribbon hop. Make sure to visit the other team members. And be sure to answer Bonnie’s Question of the Month to be entered into a drawing for a FREE Ribbon Club Assortment. If you’re not a member of the Monthly Ribbon Club yet, now is a great time to join. 

Here is the RRR Blog Hop Order in case you get lost!

Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings
Ginny
Gloria - YOU ARE HERE!
Kathy
Cheryl
Bonnie
Karen
Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings 

If you want to make some pretty decor for your desk, here is a list of all the panels in the series so far. As you can see, there are more panels to come!

Note: If you would like to see more information, and see a tutorial for making a panel for yourself, check out the original tutorial HERE. The basic concept is the same for every panel, but by changing the size of paper panels and adding different images, sentiments, and embellishments, you get a NEW panel every time!

Winter - Authentique Frosted Collection

Valentine's Day - Authentique Love Notes Collection

Spring - Authentique Dreamy Collection

St. Patrick's Day - Authentique Dublin Collection

Easter - Authentique Cottontail Collection

Mother's Day - Authentique Flawless Collection

Summer 1 - Authentique Meadow, Seafarer, and Calendar Collections

Summer 2 - Graphic 45 Lost in Paradise Collection

Father's Day
4th of July - Authentique Liberty and Glory Collections; Bo Bunny Anthem Collection

Autumn
Back to School
Halloween - Authentique Twilight Collection
Thanksgiving - Authentique Gracious Collection (original tutorial)
Christmas - Authentique Nostalgia Collection

Really Reasonable Ribbon Supplies Used:

Trims: Really Reasonable Ribbon June Ribbon Club (Toucan on White Satin, Watermelon Delicate Stitched Satin, Yellow Gold Plaid)

Flowers:  Lotus flower,  Peach Rose Bud, Rose Leaf

Bow making tools: Zutter Bow-it-All

Other Supplies Used:

Cardstock: WorldWin Papers Smooth Black

Printed paper: Graphic 45 Lost in Paradise 12x12 Collection Pack, Graphic 45 Lost in Paradise Patterns and Solids

Ephemera card: Graphic 45 Lost in Paradise

Chipboard: from my stash

Dies: My Favorite Things Fishtail Flag Stax and Layers

Adhesive: ATG tape, hot glue, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam squares, Scor-Tape, Art Glitter Dries Clear Glue

Tools: paper trimmer, craft knife, hot glue gun, WRMK Layer Guide, corner rounder, scissors, bone folder