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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

May Arts, and Xyron and LYB- Oh, My!

I am so lucky to work with such fabulous companies, and this week two of the teams that I'm on - May Arts Ribbon and Xyron have teamed up with Little Yellow Bicycle. How fun is that?  So today, I have on my May Arts DT hat, and have a layout to share.  Friday, I will be back with my Xyron hat on to share another project with you.  You know the Ribbon Lady is going to be giving away some ribbon this week - 3 spools to the lucky commenter.  So leave as many comments on the Ribbonistas blogs as you want - each comment gets you an entry to win.  And Friday, there will be a big giveaway package with May Arts, Xyron and LYB!

 
I love this picture of my nephew when he was a baby - couldn't you just eat him up!  I used a border sticker from the LYB Poppy line for my ribbon treatment on the bottom right corner.  I gathered the polka dot ribbon and adhered it to the sticker.  I used the new Xyron High Tack Tape to adhere the Chevron Stripe ribbon above it.  I had not noticed the checked ribbon I used beside my picture, until a sample came - and let me tell you -this is one of my new favorite ribbons.  I'll be adding some of those to my ribbon stash!

Another one of my favorite Xyron tricks is making my own dimensional adhesives.  I go through this stuff, so having an economical way to make my own has saved me so much money.  If you haven't tried this, all you have to do is buy a sheet of craft foam at your local craft store, and run it through your Creatopia or Creative Station Machine, and put permanent adhesive on both sides.  I used my DIY foam adhesives to layer the die cut flowers.

So here are all of the details that you need to know:
May Arts Ribbons:
Solid/Ivory Check AKB15
Twill/Chevron Stripes 382-34-14
Grosgrain/Dots DD14
Xyron
Mega Runner
Creatopia
New Double-Sided High Tack Tape
Little Yellow Bicycle
Other:

Words or Whatever Chipboard, Mask
Clearsnap Ink


And so you don't miss a thing, here is the schedule for when the Ribbonistas will be posting this week. Be sure to check the Xyron and LYB blogs for more inspiration from their designers.
Monday
VirginiaFynes
 Sandy Allnock
 LeahFarrar-White

Tuesday
Lalo IK
Karen Baker

Wednesday
Jenifer Cowles
Jen Shears
Gini Williams Cagle

Thursday
Erin Thiem
Emily Lanham 
Christina Colon

Friday
DeeDee Catron
Charlene Driggs  
Candy Rosenberg 

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42 comments:

  1. ChrissyJune 26, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Darling layout and your nephew is adorable.

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  2. LauraEvaJune 26, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Beautiful layout!

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  3. JeanJune 26, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Just gorgeous! Love all the details!

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  4. PamSpradlinJune 26, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    I love your idea about buying the foam, running it through the Xyron and using it for the dimension of your flowers. I am all in for anything that would save money on embellishments.

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  5. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)June 26, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Beautiful layout.

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  6. Sue DJune 26, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Cute photo and great embellishments.

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  7. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    I am a ribbon collector and love all the ribbons you used on your layout and the different ways you used them with all the other elements! Great layout and cute nephew!

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  8. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    what an adorable nephew and an amazing frame to that sweet face. I love those poppys

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  9. A Soul's HeartbeatJune 26, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    YES! To answer your question you could eat him up, he's adorable and how can you not spoil him!~! Love your layout, Mommy must love it too. I really like how you've framed him. So cute.

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  10. Andrea TJune 26, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Great layout. I never thought about using ribbon on my pages. Looks wonderful!

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  11. Cathi ONeillJune 26, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Gini, I love your layout and I especially love your idea about using fun foam to make inexensive foam tape, I have a big Xyron so could do that!! Need to get the foam now!!

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  12. Jennifer ScullJune 26, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    this is just precious! what a fab layout! and I love your idea for creating our own dimensionals using the Xyron! so clever! :)

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  13. Verna AngerhoferJune 26, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    What a fantastic layout and such a darling subject matter too.

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  14. Julie ShearerJune 26, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    How precious. ! Yes , he is adorable and your layout is beautiful ! TFS .

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  15. sharon gJune 26, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    The ribbons on the bottom look SO wonderful. I love your choices, and how you made them different.

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  16. conilJune 26, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Can you say adorable...you showcased this little guy beautifully in your LO. Thanks for the craft foam tip...brilliant.

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  17. NWFlamingoJune 26, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Very cute! Love all your product choices.

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  18. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Love this layout.. Your ruffled ribbon is so cute (as is your nephew) . Love all the little details from the doily behind the picture to the small one with all the embellishments. Great job.

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  19. Natasha G.P.June 26, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Your color scheme looks really great. I love the earthy tones.

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  20. Miriam PrantnerJune 26, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Gorgeous layout! The backgrounds effect is so pretty and makes the colors leap off the page at you!

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  21. Sue KosecJune 26, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Beautiful layout. Beautiful child. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Amy MartinJune 26, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Beautiful layout. I love the background. And he is so adorable. Great pic to choose.

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  23. Jean BullockJune 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    OK. I'll admit it. What got me was the baby. Your nephew was such a darling baby. But that's not a bad thing that I noticed the baby first. That is the way it is supposed to be in my opinion. The photo is the focus but the decoration frames and enhances the setting of the photo. That is just what you did here. Well done.

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  24. McStamperJune 26, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Darling layout.

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  25. UnknownJune 26, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Just love when otherwise feminine things are made to look masculine or unisex. Sweet layout, just loving all the bright vibrant ribbon. I am just a sucker for gingham, checks, stripes or chevrons. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. SHartlJune 26, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    What a wonderful layout...love that black frame around the photo!

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  27. KarenladdJune 26, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Simply a beautiful layout. Loving the doily and die cut frame1

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  28. Robin B.June 26, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Beautiful layout, I love the way you framed the photo and the embellishments make the layout pop. Thanks for sharing!

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  29. CJune 26, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Awesome lo, Gini! Love your ribbon choices and that face...oh that sweet face!

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  30. cghundleyJune 26, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Cute kid! The ribbons
    really add to the design
    on this layout.
    Carla from Utah

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  31. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    thanks for the tip on making our own dimensional adhesives. There is not only the cost factor, but the fact that you will run out in the middle of a project. Great layout.

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  32. Michele IJune 26, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    what a great layout

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  33. Liz O.June 26, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Such a lovely LO!thanks for the inspiration!
    Have a wonderful day!
    Liz O.

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  34. JanisJune 27, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    The background is so perfect for that photo, and the embellishments set it off so it doesn't lost. So well done. Beautiful.

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  35. Lucy E.June 27, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    Great Layout! I do love that gingham ribbon! Thanks for the tip about he foam :)

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  36. kboJune 27, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    thanks for the tip on making your own dimensional adhesives. Nice layout

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  37. UnknownJune 27, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    1st... Those ribbons are, um, beyond yummy together! Loving the dots ruffled in same project as checkered. 2nd... I need one of those Xyron machines so I can make my own dimensional die cut stickers!!! Wowziers! Thanks!

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  38. UnknownJune 27, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    You made a very beautiful layout. I loved your use of colors with a B/W photo! And I love gingham ribbon but using that lovely green. So sweet!

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  39. -Agnes-June 27, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Your layout really lets the picture speak...

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  40. Rachel VJune 27, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Beautiful layout! And your nephew makes a very cute subject!

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  41. RavengirlJune 27, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    A wonderful layout! Your own dimensional adhesive, now that is a great trick. I'm going to have to remember that one, as I go through a ton of that stuff too!

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  42. Scrappin' DivaJune 28, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    What a beautiful LO and that is such an adorable picture!

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