The RIbbon Reel Challenge #34 Retro Colours

 I know you're addicted to paper like me, but are you enamoured with ribbons and trims of lace, satin, twill, grosgrain, seam binding, paper flowers, buttons and so much more?  Well I know I am!  And I know just the place to find all the fab things that I love!  Why The Ribbon Reel of course!  Their blog challenge is one of my favorite places to play!  I am always challenged by their sketches and inspired by the gorgeous creations by their design team!  That is why I'm so excited to tell you that I'm the  Guest Designer for the month of August at The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog!

This is the inspiration photo.  You are to create something using the colours (ok so I'm going to pretend I'm British with the extra 'U' in "colours"!   It is the proper thing after all!)  in the photo and add a flower as well as some lace, ribbon or twine.  The Ribbon Reel Challenges last two weeks so you have lots of time to think about what you want to do and MAKE SOMETHING!!    Don't get me started on the British thing - some of my most favorite things are British - from the literature (Jane Austin, Bronte Sisters), dry comedy (Monty Python, Ricky Gervais, Absolutely Fabulous), music (David Bowie, The Cure), cars (Austin Healey's/Rolls Royce).  Yes I admit I did watch the Royal Wedding - yes ... BOTH Charles & Di, and Wills & Kate and I can fake a pretty good accent from listening to BBC radio on PBS!   Ok enough of that ......

When I saw the photo I started thinking back to school and then got back on track with the RETRO colors and decided to go all "Office" on you here.  I love this retro theme paper by October Afternoon.  Sometimes I miss my office days, but then I get to hear the gripes from my sister who is holding down the fort at law office and I'm slapped back into reality!  I thought I'd make this one for her to remind her to keep it all in perspective.... make the most of every day, don't sweat the small stuff... and all that! :)

I embellished with loads of goodies from The Ribbon Reel... .orange polka dot grosgrain, aqua pom pom trim, twine, twill, paper tea roses and cherry blossoms, and of course those shiny leaf pins.  I highly recommend all the goodies you will find at The Ribbon Reel and hope you will indulge in their delights!  Thanks for having a peek and have a fab day!

Cheers!
Jeanne

Supplies Used:  Finished Size 5" x 7"
Stamp:Tim Holtz Seamless Experience
Paper:  October Afternoon 9to5 Collection
Trims:  Ribbon Reel
20mm Champagne Twill tripe
16mm Orange Grosgrain Dot
Small Aqua Pom Trim
Divine Twine Aqua Blue Bakers Twine
Tea Rose 25 mm Off White
Cherry Blossom Light Moss Green
Leaf Pins
Extras:  Clip, Eyelet
Dies:  SIzzix Sizzlit Photo Corner