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Silk Ribbon Leaves


This project started with one idea, circled through a couple more ideas and ended up being one of my favourite creations so far this year.


I started with some heart confetti cut on my Silhouette Cameo and Rose Gold Red Vibez from Shimmerz.  I was inspired by my friend Mary to have a good at a bokeh-type background.  You can see how in the video posted below.


That was just playing with no plan in place for the finished piece.  I decided to go the ribbon route and make it a DT piece for Crafty Ribbons.  I picked a few ribbons and dyed them with the same spray.


I then decided it needed some green, and what better than some silk leaves...


I also added silk twists to the centre of my vellum flower.  I'd have used french knots if I knew how to do them ;)


I used the following ribbons from Crafty Ribbons:  Organza Swiss Dots; Seam Binding; Silk Ribbons.


Here is the process:



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Linking to Inspire Me Mondays and Off The Rails (texture and colour) 

Comments

  1. This is so beautiful! Congrats - you are one of our featured guests at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy!

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  2. Great take on the moodboard Laura! You are so clever with ribbons! Thanks for joining us at Off The Rails Scrapbooking

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  3. Wowsers, this is sensational. Your ribbon work is sensational. Thanks so much for joining us at Off the Rails. Deb xx

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  4. Thanks for joining us at OTR. Love what you have done with the ribbon ... very creative.

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  5. The texture on this page is just wonderful! I love the bokeh background too.
    Thanks for playing along at Off the Rails Scrapbooking.
    Louise xo

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  6. This is s cute, love the colour combo, thank you for joining us here at Off the Rails Scrapbooking x

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  7. Love your page and take on the challenge. Thanks for joining in with us at OTR

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  8. Gorgeous layout... love the texture, colour and details. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Off The Rails Scrapbooking.

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  9. such a sweet layout. love it. thanks for joining us at Off The Rails Scrapbooking

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  10. This is fantastic...love the pops of green 😊.. thanks for joining us at Off the Rails.

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