For today's Stamp Simply challenge... You’ve Been Tabbed! Today’s challenge is all about little bits of ribbon — ribbon TABS that is. Rather than adorning our card with wrapped ribbon or bows, let’s just use a bit of ribbon and make ribbon tabs — wide, narrow, whatever — let’s just make sure we have at LEAST one ribbon tab on our project today. Anything else goes!! Let’s all show each other how much fun we can have with our little scraps of ribbon!!! Anything you can do with a small piece of ribbon is what we’re after! And the most important rule — HAVE FUN!!!
Check out the complete details, and a gorgeous sample from Sharon Johnson on her blog! She's used some of her beautiful May Arts gingham ribbon on her card! GLG!!! Incidentally, did you know Sharon sells May Arts ribbon through her blog? She has a beautiful selection, at wonderfully reasonable prices! Check it out here!
Also, be sure to check out wonderfully tabbed designs from the rest of the Stamp Simply team!
Julie Koerber
Dee Jackson
Jennifer Buck
Janine Orchard
Becky Oehlers
AJ Otto
Barb Schram
I ordered the cutest stamps for the store recently from Custer's Last Stamp! They arrived today, and gosh darn if some of my paycheck didn't get spent on stamps again! It's a wonder sometimes that I bring home any money at all! I just could not resist Flossie here in her beach chair reading the latest gossip, nor Floyd laying there buried in the sand!
For my ribbon tabs, I used this fabulously-bright pink and orange gingham ribbon that I got from Sharon! Inside my card says "I was tickled pink! Thank you!"
I'd love to know what you think of my Flossie girl!
Many sincere thanks to all of you for your comments and prayers yesterday for the Grande family. It was a very sobering day, and unless a miracle happens, it appears that it is God's will to take this young man home at an early age. The reports we have heard is that he has no brain activity, and has been kept alive on life support since arriving at an Akron hospital on Wednesday night until his mother and sister can fly in from Nevada. We also learned today that it was not the middle brother who shot him, but the youngest one who is in Kelsey's class. He's only 12. My girls are both devastated. This family is just your typical family that likes to hunt and shoot, and unfortunately are now suffering from a tragic accident. The entire student body at the high school is wearing camo to school tomorrow in support. The whole thing is made more difficult because the kids also want to celebrate how excited they are with the basketball team doing so well. Give your loved ones an extra big hug tonight for Nick, and continue praying for this family if you would please! Thanks! (Friday, 7:25 a.m. edited to add... we learned early this morning that Nick passed away yesterday from his injuries.)
Stamps: flamingos, sentiment (Custer's Last Stamp)
Cardstock: Cantaloupe (Bazzill), Cool Caribbean (Stampin' Up!), bright pink (WorldWin Double-Mates), designer paper (Bo Bunny), white (Gina K 80 lb. Pure Luxury cardstock)
Inks: Momento Tuxedo Black, Rose Bud, Versafine Onyx Black (Tsukineko)
Accessories: ribbon (May Arts), buttons, thread.
Hi Tammy, read the post on that dear little boy and my heart aches for that family!!
Your card with those new stamps is adorable - I LOVE flamingos and I NEED those stamps, they are so very cute!!!!!
*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | March 20, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Tammy, your card is so fresh and springy! Great job!
I will continue to pray for Nick's and his family. Our God is still a God of miracles!
Joan
Posted by: Joan | March 20, 2009 at 04:50 AM
Sorry to hear the details on Nick--sometimes God's will is very difficult to fathom. Your card is wonderful! Your coloring is perfect for this DP and image---I particularly love the little image stamped in the corner! Makes me want to go back to Puerto Rico, but I think I'll stay on TOP of the sand!
LeAnne
Posted by: LeAnne | March 20, 2009 at 06:37 AM
Great card Tammy!! Have a good weekend.
Posted by: Janine | March 20, 2009 at 06:56 AM
Tammy,
Your card is absolutely adorable and has *Florida* written all over it! ;) I love the colors and the perfect accents you used! Made me smile!
I am saying prayers for your friends...I can't imagine their grief. My heart aches for all of them, especially for their remaining young son. Such a heavy burden to bear. Prayers for your girls and all their friends too.
Posted by: Deb | March 20, 2009 at 08:08 AM
This is adorable, Tammy! Looks just like me at the beach!! Well, the legs anyway!! Your coloring is awesome!!
Posted by: broni | March 20, 2009 at 08:18 AM
Tammy, thanks for the update on Nick. My heart just goes out to this family, and especially to the younger brother involved -- such a tragedy to bear -- I pray for them all.
I LOVE your card!!! The orange and pink together are TOTALLY HOT, HOT, HOT!!! And paired with your fun new stamps -- fabulous!!! I LOVE those fun little tabs, and SO GLAD that you are enjoying your ribbon!!! And thanks much for the links!!! GREAT CARD!!!
Posted by: Sharon (notimetostamp) | March 20, 2009 at 08:39 AM
Oh Tammy, I am so sorry to hear of Nick's passing. I will be keeping this family in my most heartfelt prayers and your girls as well.
I'm so sorry I have missed so many of your posts lately. I have been really busy and not been able to visit my favorite blogs for several days. I do love all the cards you have posted though. It's always a treat to come here each day to see the wonderful cards you've made.
Barb
Posted by: Barb | March 20, 2009 at 08:40 AM
Your card is so sunny with Miss Flossie sitting in her beach chair. How cute!
So sorry about the young boy Nick,and he will be in my prayers. We had an accident here where 4 teens were all killed sitting at a stop light and hit by a drunk driver. It tears a area to shreds. I will hold your community in my prayers. Pat
Posted by: Pat Adam | March 20, 2009 at 08:40 AM
omgosh, how cute is that stamp?!!! I'm ready for some Florida sunshine too!
(hugs)you and your girls are in my thoughts. I'm so sorry.
Posted by: wendyp | March 20, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Tammy, your card is so cute! Love your coloring! I like how you stamped the beach image on the blue at the bottom. AND the sentiment inside is awesome! Love how you did that. Great job!
Posted by: Kim Burmeister | March 20, 2009 at 08:53 AM
Your card today is so cute and appropriate for the first day of spring! I'm so ready for some warm weather again! I love your ribbon tabs and the great buttons! Great card!
I'm so sorry to learn of this young man's passing. It's such a tragic loss, and my heart goes out to his family left behind. It just proves how precious each day of life truly is and how quickly it could be gone for any of us.
Posted by: carol | March 20, 2009 at 09:23 AM
Most adorable card Tammy! LOVE the little "under the sand" image in the corner ... clever!! I hope to have time today to play the challenge.
I'm so sorry to hear of Nick's passing ... my prayers still go out to the family ... what a tragedy!!
Posted by: Darlene (SCS:akronstamperdpk) | March 20, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Perfect card for the ribbon tabs! AND I can see why your paycheck never leaves the store! Cuteness all the way!
So sorry to hear of the tradegy at your daughter's school. Prayers, peace, and healing thoughts for all involoved.
Posted by: barb schram | March 20, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Tammy this tragedy has truly broken my heart. I'm so sorry to hear he passed but he's with god now. I can't imagine trying to grieve as parents and help the children cope! Continued prayers!
Posted by: Maria | March 20, 2009 at 10:30 AM
OMG This is hilarious (your card that is)...I love Flossie and Floyd buried in the sand is just the perfect touch. - So sorry to hear about the loss of the boy your girls go to school with. How sad for the family. Prayers being said for all involved.
Posted by: Ida | March 20, 2009 at 10:53 AM
I am so sorry to hear about this young man and his family, I am sure that God is with both his brother and family and helping them through this difficult time in there lives. I will prayer for all those who this has affected.
Posted by: Cindy M | March 20, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Tammy, You card is just darling! Love that flamingo.
On a more serious note, I am sending a big hug your way and for your daughters. Words can't express how sad that is to lose a life so young. By heart goes out to that entire community!
Hugs, Julie
Posted by: Julie Koerber | March 20, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Your card is adorable Tammy! And I am again so very sad to read about this family. That poor youngest boy, I can't even imagine the emotions he will go through. Such a tragedy, I think he needs the prayers now more than anyone.
Posted by: Libby | March 20, 2009 at 03:57 PM
cute card Tammy! You did a awesome job coloring this!!
Have a great weekend
Posted by: Dee Jackson | March 21, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Flossie's doing what I'd like to be doing right now, LOL! She looks so laid back! Great card, Tammy, and your coloring rocks!
Posted by: Barbara | March 23, 2009 at 03:40 PM