Saturday, April 30, 2011

Stamp Simply Ribbon Store GRAND OPENING!

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store GRAND OPENING blog hop!  It's been slow in coming, but we are finally ready to celebrate!  We have a total of 5 designers sharing projects with you today, a fun progressive Blog Candy offering (read below for details) and LOTS of great items are on sale in the store in the SPECIALS Section -- Spellbinders, JustRite and tons of papers!!

AND be sure to check out the gorgeous new products by Prima, Webster's Pages, Melissa Frances, Bo Bunny, Cosmo Cricket, Kaisercraft, LaBlanche, and Pink Paislee to name a few -- not to mention the large selection of May Arts ribbons.
 
My cards today focus on the new Cosmo Cricket products!  Oh yeah, I sure LOVES me some Cosmo Cricket and every release captures my heart! 

First up, I used the Upcycle papers, Glubers, twill ribbon, KaiserCraft pearls and the sentiment is from JustRite, All Occasion Nested Sentiments.
My next card uses the Cosmo Salt Air paper, Prima Fairytale flowers, Wrinkled ribbon and JustRite Stampers You Inspire Me set.
And last, but not least, my last card uses more Cosmo Salt Air paper, Glubers, a Prima Fairytale flower, this time I ruffled some satin edged grosgrain ribbon to make my flower embellishment with a tiny bit of crocheted lace looped under, more Kaiser Pearls, and the sentiment is from JustRite Stampers set, Heart to Heart.
So, Glubers are basically a super huge flat glue dot.  The package has 3 sizes: 4", 2.5" and 2".  Here are a couple pictures when I made my first Glubers flower (I used the 2" size).  Start rolling the ribbon from the center of the Gluber.  When you finish "rolling and sticking" your ribbon down, tuck the end under the gluber to glue it down (see the second pic).  However, that part will not be sticky to the paper, so add a dab of glue to it before you stick the Gluber to the paper.
 P.S. see my fancy Photoshop work with the arrow? lol!

Now on to the BLOG CANDY:
The BLOG CANDY offered for the Grand Opening Blog Hop will be an assortment of ribbon from The Stamp  Simply Ribbon Store -- and HOW MUCH ribbon you might receive is totally up to YOU!  Here's how it'll work:

The winner will be selected by random.org from the Registered Customers of The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, so if you have not created an account yet, now is the time to do so!  You can create your account here.

The winner selected will receive a BASE amount of $25 to apply towards ribbon of their choice.  But the potential for much more is available:

1)  If the winner has made a purchase from The  Stamp Simply Ribbon Online Store since it's opening and at any time prior to the drawing, then another $10 will be added.

2)  If the winner has subscribed to the Newlsetter when they opened their account, another $10 will be added.

3)  Another $10 will be added for EACH BLOG in this hop that the winner has commented on.  There are a total of 5 of us hopping, so if you comment on all blogs, that's another $50 added to your ribbon package.

If the winner has met all the above qualifications, the total ribbon package will be worth $95 -- all ribbon -- your choice!!!

The winner will be drawn at 6 p.m. EST on Wednesday, April 4 and will be announced on Sharon's Blog sometime Thursday morning.


Sharon Johnson
Michelle Woerner -this is me, you are here!
Deb Saaranen
Holly McMillen
Barb Schram

Thanks for stopping by, good luck and enjoy the hop!!

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89 comments:

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

What darling cards, Michelle -- cheery colors -- and I LOVE your little mini tutorial on the Glubers -- thanks SO much!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Love those flowers you created.

Mary Sue said...

Great Cards. I have to get into using more flowers.

Linda said...

Love your card it is gorgeous!! Thanks so much for the tutorial and sharing your amazing talent.

Deborah Saaranen said...

Fresh and pretty Michelle...love the tute!

Barbara in SC said...

Beautiful cards! Loved the tip on using Glubers ~ something I've never even heard of! But I'm sure I need them! LOL

Kelly Massman said...

How very lovely! I love all of your paper choices and the flowers!!! TFS!

Dee N said...

Michelle, love your cards and now I have a new technique to learn, too. Didn't have the faintest idea how to make those flowers and you made it look so simple. Thank you for sharing.

Lisa Lynne said...

Your work is absolutely stunning! The cards are wonderful - thanks so much for the inspiration.

Rae C. said...

Stunning cards as always!

Mary said...

Michelle....beautiful cards. Thank you for the tutorial on your flower using the Glubers.

Darla said...

Beautiful cards and flowers--love it!!

Beth said...

Gorgeous cards! Thank for the mini tutorial!

Jillisgram said...

Beautiful cards --- Cosmo Cricket is one of my favorites. You can tell their designs a mile away! I think I need to make some bows with Glubbers.

Lynda said...

Love your choice of the Cosmo papers! Thank you for the mini tutorial...great embellishments.

Bev J. said...

Neat flowers you created. Thanks for showing the glubers and how to use them.

Evette K. said...

Your flowers are fantastic and the cards top notch. Love your color choices and CONGRATS TO THE RIBBON STORE GRAND OPENING. Would not mind some blog candy of ribbons, thats for sure.

Sabrina aka okimom2girlz said...

Michelle, what a amazing cards!! I have seen those Gluebers before...thanks for showing us how you've made this fabulous ribbon flower. Looks like it is easy with this HUGE glue dot ;D. Better get some of those :D. Have a blessed weekend! Hugs, Sabrina

Purple Princess said...

I love Cosmo Cricket too! Thanks for all the inspiration! I need to try the flower!!

Darlene said...

What beautiful cards. I'm so glad you are designing for the SSRS. I love Sharon's designs.
Darlene G

Sharonlynn said...

What gorgeous cards! Love those papers!

Tanya said...

Oh these are gorgeous! I love your papers. Thanks for showing the Glubers, I have seen them around, but had no idea what they were or how to use them.

Clare said...

Your trio of cards are wonderful, and the Glubers sound awesome!

Susan said...

Great cards - love them.

MarieL said...

Beautiful cards and all so different. Thanks for sharing the tutorial of how to make your flower.

Deb said...

Michele, fabulous cards. Love the color pallette and love that paper hiding in the corner of you flower pic, great tutoral. Thanks and Hugs.

BARB SCHRAM said...

Love me some glubers! Your cards are wonderful, Michelle! Have a super weekend!

Kara Herndon said...

Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.

Lynn said...

Thanks for sharing how to make your wonderful flowers. I just love creating flowers with ribbon! Fantastic cards!!

Bonnie said...

This is a fantastic Idea,
Great way to use up some of my ribbon. (LOL) I only have a little.

imastampin said...

Gorgeous creations, as always. I love the products you showcased. Those glubers look so fun!

Rosie said...

Love, love your card and thank you for the tutorial on the ribbon flower.

Mrs Ham said...

Great cards. Your flowers are wonderful, and the DP are beautiful.

Lynn said...

I sometimes feel I live in a bubble when I see all the beautiful creations and the supplies to make them. Love your cards and thanks for the tutorial.

Geri said...

I am so thankful for blog hops because (once again) I have found another amazing blog! The Glubers appear to be another 'MUST HAVE' craft room supply! Congratulations on the Grand Opening of Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Another reason I am glad to have discovered your blog....will be hopping over to check out the store!

cjgusloff57 said...

Pretty cards, colors and love your flowers! The Glubers have me curious...need to give them a try.
Corrine Ann

Juanita B said...

It is nice to meet you Michelle. Your work is so creative and pretty. You've convinced me that Glubers are a product I simply can't live without, lol. Now I have to go back and place another order but, not until I finish the HOP. TFS.

Marisa said...

Gorgeous cards, Michelle!

Shirley N said...

Your cards are just gorgeous, love your design, flowers and ribbons! Thanks for the fabulous tut, too!

DottyA Cards & Things said...

I just love your card!! The papers and colors you used work perfect! And thoes Glubers are something else.... Love that flower!!
Thanks for this chance to win.

sharon said...

Michelle
Such fun spring flowers! I am fascinated with the twisty turny flowers. I would love to make one but am curious how much ribbon do I need.
Sharon L

szbacn1 said...

Pretty color combos and I love your flowers. I have to get me some Glubers so I can try making a flower!

Mary Friederichsen said...

Oh Michelle these are gorgoues cards! Love those flowers and the pearls.
Thank you for showing how you did the flowers using those glubers!

Hugs,
Mary

Luanne said...

Super colors and fabulous cards Michelle! Just picked up some gloubers, cannot wait to try them out!

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

Great cards and I love that big ribbon flower on the gluber!!

jean wilson said...

What great cards and love the flowers! Thanks for the new ideas!

Barbara said...

Thanks for the info on the glubers flowers. They're very pretty, and so are the cards, of course. LOL

KathyJ (Wattle) said...

BEAUTIFUL cards Michelle - love all the different ways you've used the ribbons and the sentiments are fab!!! :)

Jerri Jimenez said...

Gorgeous cards Michelle, love the Cosmo papers!

Laraine R said...

Great cards!! Love the papers you used!!

Anonymous said...

Awesome cards - love the colors - perfect for so many occasions
Thanks for sharing
charlene

Brenda's Sensaria Spa said...

Your cards are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Brenda C

mamia (me and mine in Alabama) said...

Three gorgeous cards, my favorite is the middle one.

Rosemary said...

lovely, cheerful cards!

Rachel Hope said...

Great cars!!!! Love the ribbon flower glue dots, Awesome!!

TurkTang said...

I love the teal flower ribbon card. It's so unusual.

Logicgeek said...

Sorry. Had to repost. I left a comment under my daughter's account.

Lynne said...

Michelle love your cards. Those Glubers look like lots of fun.
Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards and I love the ribbon flowers. Thanks for the tutorial.

Pat Thorsen said...

I love the color combinations and the ribbon flowers. Thanks for showing us how to make them. Beautiful cards.

Pixie Camembert said...

Lovin' those glubers! Can't wait to get some to try them out. The store looks fabulous. Once done with the hop, I'm heading over there to see if I can find some little treasure I can't live without.

Ellen said...

Thanks for sharing!

Ellen said...

Thanks for sharing!

Kelly Sas said...

This is my first visit to your blog, but it will not be my last! Your cards and designs are amazing!!! Thanks for the Glubers info - I didn't know about them and now I have to run out and get some.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Awesome ribbon flowers~ great CAS cards for better flower focus!

marilynwillauer said...

And yet another great posting, love the new Glubers, can't wait to get some. Thanks for the tutorial on ribbon flowers! What a wonderful chance for some delicious ribbons!!!

Ravengirl said...

Gorgeous! Wow, just hearing about the glubers....seems that would make rolled flowers very easy :)

Patti said...

Thanks, Michele. You do such great work. Love the mini tutorial on Glubers. Must get some.

Hugs,
Patti

DottyA Cards & Things said...

I just love your card!! The papers and colors you used work perfect with the lovely stamp set!
Thanks for this chance to win.

Peg said...

Love your cards, Michelle. Thanks for the info on the glubers-
I've been wanting to purchase some.

Traci S. said...

Hi Michelle,

What fabulous cards! I love the colors, and your flower is wonderful...along with the tutorial!

I wish I had that "You Inspire Me" card...I would send it to you. You inspire so many of us with your beautiful and fun cards, and techniques! You encourage me to stretch a bit!

I am off to create an account!

He IS Able,
Traci S.

Rona said...

Beautiful cards Michelle!

Anita said...

Beautiful card!

moonbath said...

Really great cards. I like your Gluber tutorial. Don't you just feel like saying Gluber, Gluber, Gluber.

Simone said...

Love all of these cards and how you used the ribbon! Such fun and beautiful ideas girl!

nana_4x said...

Very pretty cards!

DottyA Cards & Things said...

I just love your cards!! The papers and colors you used work perfect with the lovely stamp set!
Thanks for this chance to win.

Sharon said...

What beautiful cards! Love the colors and the flowers are so pretty.

Charlette Finley said...

Your cards are just beautiful. Love the flower and the color combo's. Always a pleasure to stop by your blog and see what your doing. TFS

bethann said...

love all the ways to use ribbon. beautiful cards

DottyA Cards & Things said...

How charming!! The beautiful stamp set work so will with the colors you used!
Thanks for this chance to win.

scrappykate said...

Such beautiful cards. I love the way you used flowers and ribbon in brightly colored cards—not just the vintage-y, shabby-style cards (though I love that style too)!

Michele Boyer said...

These are GORGEOUS, Michelle! I especially love that rolled ribbon flower! I just tried one. :)

And I love your new blog look! I just went with the same gal for a new banner! So thank you for that too! :)

Teresa Kline aka va.sunshine said...

these cards are awesome Michelle and you have glubers....sigh...I do not have any yest....hope your week is awesome!

enjoy *~*

Mary said...

Very pretty ribbon flower Michelle. Thanks for the explanation on how to do it!

Marlene (cards4u) said...

Your flowers are beautiful - thanks for the how to info!

Melody said...

Really beautiful cards Michelle!!

Anonymous said...

Love these!!

Betty Wright said...

Awesome set of cards, Michelle! Love the rolled ribbon flower, too! Beautifully done!