Friday, November 13, 2015

Time for a Reasonable ribbon blog hop!!!













So excited this month to share in the reveal of the November club ribbons.  It is the prettiest combination of silvers and golds.  You should have found your way here from our new team member Leslie!   If at anytime you find yourself lost just start back at the RRR.  I decided to do another one of my mason jar lids....I have been doing them and tart tins since last year and never tire of them. 
                    I started with my metal lid and threw it into my "aging bath".  I have had a lot of you ask about how to rusty your goodies up.  It is very simple.  Get a plastic tub with a good seal....this stuff does not smell good at all!  Add half a cup of bleach and than a half cup of vinegar.  Just drop whatever you want in and let it sit over night.   I got a little obsessed for awhile....I even tried ribbons which worked well and my bottlebrush trees.  I love this look....very old and aged.  Once my lid was ready I adhered pretty pattern papers backed with chipboard to the bottom for interest.  I used papers from Raspberry Road Designs.  I added my metal scene of mary and joseph, which I rusted as well.  I tied some of the ribbon club ribbon around my whole lid and tied ribbons at the top.  I topped the ribbons with mulberry flowers from the store which I also aged.  I added a few mini brambles to add a rustic touch.  I love how it turned out....simple and rustic.  Your next stop is back at the RRR blog.
Enjoy and be inspired!  Hugs, cherry

19 comments:

Jennifer Scull said...

this is just gorgeous! what a lovely ornament for the tree, and also a perfect gift for that special friend or family. :)

thanks for also giving instructions for your aging bath. hope I don't fall in on accident! oops! ha!

Ina Good said...

very pretty love the subtleness and ribbon you chose!

Leslie said...

This is just gorgeous, Cherry! Your aging bath sounds very interesting, lol! It certainly does the trick! Your die cuts, ribbon and flowers are perfect for the aged lid! Love it!

Bunny said...

I can't believe this is a mason jar lid. This is so pretty. Wouldn't our grandmas and great grandmas like to see this?

Bonnie Garby said...

What a fantastic project Cherry. You never fail to amaze me! I love this and now you've made me want to age something with your magic potion!

Elizabeth Hart said...

Love this holiday ornament and the idea with teh mason jar lid is perfect. Stunning and loved the vintage look

Fikreta said...

this is very pretty

Kathy/NorthCarolina said...

Wow, wow, wow, Cherry! So vintage and rustic and gorgeous! I love the color combo! You always inspire me with your beautiful creations!

Anita said...

Stunning ornament!

Amber Milone said...

This is so perfectly rustic and vintage! I love how the gold pairs so well with the rusting effect. This will make such a perfect handmade Christmas ornament!

Unknown said...

Quite unusual. I'll have to try your aging formula. I love the little Mary and Joseph. Thanks for sharing.

nattyboots said...

This is by far the prettiest Christmas card i have seen this year.

Jill said...

Your mason jar lid is just beautiful, and unique. I love the idea, I've never heard of making an ornament out of mason jar lids. I love all the elements that went into making it. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

usagypsy said...

Ahh there is nothing like the added detail of a bit of rust! This ornament is gorgeous!

Amy C. said...

This is such a lovely ornament...rich and elegant!

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous ornament! Love the look... thanks for sharing your rusting technique!

SewPaperPaint said...

I LOVE THIS!!! The most beautiful ornament I've ever seen - finer than hand blown glass! What a feast for the eyes! <3

JennyH said...

Lovely ornament, this ribbon pack is perfect for the vintage feel of your lid project : )

Monica said...

Where can I buy the Mary & Joseph cut-out? Very nice design!