Friday, December 16, 2011

My first Banner... JOY!! And 3 Girl Jam Blog Hop and Candy!

I am so excited to be a Guest Designer today over at 3 Girl Jam! I totally love her Crinkle ribbon! I fell in love with her new colors Merlot and London Blue! Creating a project with these super colors was a breeze!

This is my first time creating a banner... Wanted to start out small!
JOY:

While I was blog hopping Becka posted a great project using coasters, I picked up the same coasters on clearance a while back but never used them! Thanks Becka!

Here is the cardboard coaster  before:
 Here is after:
 I was able to twist the Crinkle ribbon and feed it thru the button holes! 
And twisted it again and added this leaf for my handmade flower!


Fantabulous Cricut


Using the Crinkle Ribbon I was able to tie and knot my squares together!

JOY Letters from Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge
All papers are from Authentique Wonder Collection
Buttons from Hobby Lobby
Liquid Pearls
Martha Stewart Twine
Tim Holtz distressed ink Walnut Stain
3 Girl Jam Crinkle Ribbon 

Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure to pop on over to 3 Girl Jam and check out the Amazing colors of Crinkle Ribbon!

Whoot Whoot!!! Prize Alert!  3 Girl Jam  is offering a TOTAL PACKAGE BUNDLE and the new Celebrations Bundle and a Wine & Jewels Bundle (that's 64 yards of awesome ribbon!) to one person who stops  by each of the Guest Designer's blogs  and leaves a  comments then head over at 3 Girl Jam letting them know! And they have extra chances to win over at 3 Girl Jam!

Woowzer!! Here is the amazing line up!
Carri ( That's me!)

And if you just can't wait....

They are also having a "Special" through the end of December:
Buy 2 Bundles of Crinkle Ribbon, get 1 Free!

And remember- there is free shipping to the USA and Canada!



Entering into:
Getting Cricky: Joys of the Season

Fantabulous Cricut: Rolling in Ribbon 

The Sisterhood of Crafters: Celebrate the Holidays 

Really Reasonable Ribbon: Anything Goes + Ribbon

57 comments:

  1. What a lovely banner! You did a terrific job on your first one!
    Carolyn
    http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

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  2. This is really pretty, you did a great job for it being your first banner!!
    Kristan

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  3. Your banner is so pretty! I love the papers you chose and how you used the crinkle ribbon to tie the sqaures together! :)

    Karen
    craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

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  4. Love it!!! Thats a great use for those coasters! I bought several pakcs on clearance a whie back and am going to make a mini with them but I thin I will ahve to whip one of these up too.....looks so pretty!

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  5. Beautiful banner- looks wonderful on your door!! :)Amy

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  6. Oh, now this is pretty! I like how you used that gorgeous ribbon to link the coasters. Your first banner, huh? I see more of these in your future...whopping good job!

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  7. How AWESOME to use the coasters!!! I love your banner.

    Be Blessed, Beckie

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  8. AMAZING Carri! Your banner turned out just beautiful! Great job on all the details (bling, buttons and flower) and I love the paper choice. You showcased the ribbon fabulously and great touch on the ribbon leaf..very creative me friend!
    Sherrie K
    http//sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  9. Pretty banner Carrie!
    Have another crafty weekend too~

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  10. OOOO! This is so pretty! TFS CallyAnn

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  11. JOYful banner. Like how you used the coasters. Not created a banner yet but need to certainly do that.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  12. Wow, I absolutely LOVE this, Carri! Your design is awesome and the papers are fabulous! The ribbon accents it perfectly! Just gorgeous!! And thanks for linking up at Getting Cricky and FCCB!! :)

    Lisa
    indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  13. Very pretty! I love all the ways to used the beautiful ribbon on your banner! TFS!!! rgauss at sbcglobal dot net.

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  14. I love it!! I've never made a banner:( Yours is amazing!!

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  15. This is absolutely gorgeous Carri! Now I want to go find some of those coasters! That ribbon looks gorgeous. I would love a tutorial on how you did this - I learn much better from seeing it done! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Carri
    I love it! You did such a wonderful job with the coasters. I love the paper and the ribbon you used! AWESOME!
    Becka

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  17. WOW great job Carri ... looks awesome!
    Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood ‘CHRISTMAS’ challenge and please come back again soon!

    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  18. Your banner is really beautiful Carri! You did an awesome job!!

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  19. Cari,
    Your banner is fabulous!! I love the papers you used and what a great idea to use coasters!! I have some laying around, and I just may have to try this!!
    Kathy
    http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

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  20. Beautiful banner! Peanut saw your picture with Tim Holtz and wanted to know who you are. I explained that you were a friend and Tim is a famous crafter. Then I had a little laugh about the idea of a famous crafter.

    Jen

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  21. Oh my goodness this is so great! I have some of those coasters all hoarded up....better get them out :)

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  22. I love your banner! It is so cheerful to look at. I like that it hangs down longways. It is great for a small space. Love the colors you used.The ribbon matches your paper so well. I love that color! Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown edwinabrown@comcast.net

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  23. Oh Carrie your banner is just BEAUTIFUL . Merry Christmas
    Hugs Sandy

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  24. beautiful banner! i love the papers you chose too... it gave it a christmas vintage feel!

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  25. Love your JOY sign :) The paper is beautiful. Thanks for sharing in the Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge
    Heather Getting Cricky Jr DT member

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  26. Fantastic project for Xmas. Very Nice!!! Might give it a try.
    Hugs Trish xx

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  27. Wonderful Project!! Thanks for the great idea.

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  28. Wonderful Project!! Thanks for the great idea.

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  29. WOW!! What a fun banner,Carri! A perfect holiday decor! x0x0

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  30. Amazing project Carri! I love how you used Julie's beautiful ribbon! So glad to be Guest Designing with you :)
    Have a GREAT weekend!!

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  31. wow you did a fantastic job on the banner.love the embelishments.that ribbion is perfect i think i will have to take on the deal for the ribbion.tfs

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  32. You did a great job for your first banner. It turned out awesome.
    Ashley

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  33. Nice job on th transformation of the coasters. I just love this look and those papers are some of my favorites.
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.hotspots.com

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  34. Wow this is amazing Carri, I wouldn't have thought those were coasters!! Great altering job, fantastic idea xxx

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  35. What a gorgeous project! Thanks for playing along with us this week at Getting Cricky's Simply Sunday Challenge!

    hugs,
    -Jo:)
    Getting Cricky JrDT
    http://joboogie.typepad.com

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  36. This is so pretty and a great project. Thanks for posting it on the Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky.
    Cheri - Getting Cricky JrDT
    www.djssundries.blogspot.com

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  37. What an awesome project. I love the fabulous mix of patterned paper you used. Everything goes together so beautifully! Have a very Merry Christmas my friend!

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  38. Fabulous banner... adore that paper and yummy ribbon! I have got to get some of these coasters, great idea!
    Crafty Holiday Hugs,
    Pendra
    pendrasplace.blogspot.com

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  39. I love this banner-wonderful job!!

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  41. I love that you repurposed those coasters, they sure make a much prettier "JOY" banner. You haven't left any details off, it is perfect! Thanks for joining us for Challenge me Monday at FCCB. - Melanie

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  42. Fabulous banner! Get ready for Die Cuttin' Divas new challenge on Tuesday...Holiday Decor.

    Georgiana
    Carson's Creations

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  43. Great banner- I love your creativity on using those coasters!

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  44. This is beautiful! I love it!!!

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  45. Great job on your first banner!!! I love the idea of using coasters.

    plese.cathy at yahoo dot com

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  46. Great JOY banner! I love all the details!
    DeniseB

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  47. Love this banner! I have those same coasters and might have to try my hand at making a banner with them! Great project!!! Thanks for joining us at the Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge!

    ~RhoLynda
    Getting Cricky JrDT Member
    blossomingbutterflycreations.blogspot.com

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  48. This is a really cute. I love that it isn't very big. I don't have a lot of wall space and this would be perfect. Great job!!! tfs Tami
    tambo1010atcomcastdotnet

    Tambos Creations!

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  49. I can't believe this is your first banner. It is great.

    Thanks for joining us in the Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge

    Jessie
    Getting Cricky Jr DT

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  50. Great job on your banner! Its beautiful!!TYFS :)

    Amanda
    Getting Cricky JrDt

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  51. Wow, Carri! What a transformation with those coasters!! Your banner looks fabulous. I love the deep colours you've used.
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at Fantabulous Cricut!

    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  52. Hello lovely! This is just gorgeous! I adore those ribbon colors. I really need to have those! ;) Thanks so much for joining us at FCCB this week! Be sure to stop by our Wednesday post. You won't want to miss it! ;)

    XO ~ Amy Jo (FCCB Coordinator)

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  53. Congrats! Just came from Fantabulous Cricut & saw that your banner made the Top 5 for the Ch #90 Rolling in Ribbon.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  54. This turned out BEAUTIFULLY! Awesome job - especially for your first time =) Thanks for joining in the fun and playing along with the Sisterhood of Crafters Christmas Challenge!

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  55. Awesome project! Thanks for joining us at Really Reasonable Ribbon!

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