SU Catalog Launch Party and Open House

Never stress about not having the right color ribbon again!

 Always have the RIGHT COLOR RIBBON

You are almost done with a great project, and then you realize...... you have no ribbon that matches. Don't panic. As long has you have Stampin Up refills and white ribbon you can match your project perfectly. 

Supplies:

white ribbon
SU ink refill
Water
zip lock bag
hair dryer
gloves (optional)
wire hanger
cloths pins

1.  Cut the amount of white ribbon you are planning to dye. Remember the more ribbon you need to dye the more ink you are going to need. Let's start with 24 inches of white ribbon.
2. Place 15 drops of the ink refill color of your choice in the zip lock bag. Now spray water, about 3 full sprays, in the zip lock bag. Mix the water and ink together. 
3. Place your ribbon in the back and seal it removing as much air as possible. Now just rub the bag with the ribbon until the ribbon is the color you want. If it is not dark enough add more ink. Add water, if it is too dark. 
4.  Once you have the color you want, take the ribbon from the bag. Use gloves if you like. Pin the ribbon to a wire hanger. Using a hair dryer to dry the ribbon. 

 Dying your own ribbon is a great way to save money. I have bought several rolls of ribbon just to get home and they don't match. Using Stampin Up products and colors this will never happen again. 

Bonus tip: Want to have something on the ribbon. No problem. Stamp the ribbon once it is dry with Staz On ink or you can use a water base ink, but know it may run. Now you can have your own custom designed ribbon.

Snow Days are only Good for one Thing....

Playing in your craft room....

 

Well, NC is under a severe ice and snow storm warning. Office is closed; time to go crafting. 

 

I thought I would work on a few UFO projects. (Un-Finished Objects).  So, I started with a project for my office. As a girl that loves Disney, does it surprise you I worked on Donald Duck? I like using my Cricut, and learn it cuts so much better when I use good quality paper. Thank you StampinUp. This was the easiest project I have ever cut on my Cricut. 

 

This is a 12x12 framed 3D cut from my Cricut Explore.

 

My next UFO is a project for our bedroom. I wanted to add a new project over our bed. My husband painted the wall behind the bed cajun craze. Now it is my turn to add something new. 

Notice again, I used my Stampin Up products. This paper is from the Botanic Garden. The total framed picture is 20x24, so I used several sheets from the package. Pool Party made a great back ground. "Dream Together" is acrylic. Notice the die cuts from the Botanic Garden are also used in the center behind the flower. Of course, the heart dolly was inked with cajun craze. Stampin Up is so much more than just stamps. 

 

Happy Crafting, 

Elaine 

 

Get all your Stampin Up products at: elainepelletier.stampinup.net