Well, I HEARD it could be done! But, I didn’t believe it, till now!
I recently received some AMAZING ribbon from Strano Designs. You must see it, and feel it, to believe it! LOL! If you are a true ribbon addict then THIS is the place for you 😀
They sell a product called Ribbon Stiff, which you must read about! It is amazing what this product combined with their ribbon, can actually do!
SUPPLIES:
I used the 1.5″ Hazel Ribbon (flowers), and 3/8″ Gidget from Strano Designs, for my design today.
Stamps-Holy Tomoli (little bee image) and Card Greetings (sentiment retired by Green Grass Stamps)
Cuttlebug 2×2 flower #1 die cut, Bloom Dots Cuttlebug folder, Scalloped Giga Square punch, layered Circle Punches by SU!
Piercing template, Copic Markers, misc buttons (from my friend Barb!)
So, upon hearing that their ribbon can be cut with the cuttlebug I HAD to try it myself!
The PROBLEM
I didnt get any ribbon stiff! :C
Upon our Dirty Girl chatter, I asked JulieHRR about die cutting the ribbon. She said that yes, the Strano Ribbon could be die cut, and given the fact I had NO Ribbon Stiff, she believed it could be done if it was run through the Xyron machine first to give it some stiffness. She also suggested Aileen’s Fabric stiffener may work as well.
So, I ran to my machine and tried it! And it actually worked.
Here is what you do!
Supplies-Strano Ribbon, Xyron 150.
1)I used my Strano ribbon, and ran it through my Xyron 150.
2) With the paperbacked adhesive still on, picked my die cuts, and layered them over my ribbon (as seen above). Run through your die cutting machine.
3) Remove die cut image. As you can see it cut like a DREAM!
4) Remove adhesive backing and plastic layer. Attach to card.
DONE! Isn’t that amazing?!
I hope you try it out. It was cool to know I can do this without the ribbon stiff, but I still think I will have to buy some to do the other cool techniques mentioned on the site.
I hope you get some ribbon and try this out! I’d LOVE to see the results.
13 Responses for "Cuttlebug Cut Ribbon Blooms-TUTORIAL"
What a great idea, Lauren — thanks for sharing the tutorial!
This is AWESOME…you’ve had a TON of great updates Lauren… 🙂 Keep em coming!
Beautiful card…oh, and great…another place for me to spend money, ha ha ha ha….
So great Lauren, we must be on the same wavelength. I ran some chenille fabric through my CB. Love it that it can cut fabric!
Oh, oh, oh! I need to try this, love the ribbon flowers!
OH my!!! I’ll have to try this!!! That is such a cool idea. I’d have never thought of it!! You outdid yourself again!! Beautiful card!!!
I love the ribbon flowers Lauren. what a great idea!!!!!
Beautiful!!!!!
marja
Very cool. I’ve done fabric glued on cereal box chipboard with no problem.
I love your ribbon flowers! They are sooo pretty! Thanks for sharing that!
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Wow, that is great, never would have thought of it, thanks for sharing.
Oh I am sorry wanted to let you know that I think your card is great, love the colors and of course those flowers.
This is a first for me……!!!
Can you tell me how to cut feltand fabric shapes or even if its possible.
Thanks from the other side of the world
This is a fantastic way to use a Cuttlebug, one I never thought of. This will really add a new trick in my crafting toolbox.
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