Let it snow!!

With just a few days left before Santa arrives,

it is time to snuggle down in front of a fire with hot cocoa and watch the flakes fall!

Dress White Crinkle Ribbon from 3 Girl JAM is the perfect addition for a winter wonderland greeting card that can be sent out in the early months of 2016.

I add 2 layers of crinkle ribbon...but taping in a 2nd strip of paper behind the first.

Presto...a little secret! 

Love how this ruffled effect turns out every time!

You can find this ribbon in the Navy Collection at 3 Girl JAM.

Hope you have the merriest of Christmases!

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up

Merry Christmas!!

Celebrate Christmas with ribbons and bows on your cards!

Here I used Clover crinkle ribbon from the Sunny Meadows Collection.

This is my favorite, go-to green color! 

The bigger the better when it comes to bows in December!

To create this background, I alternated 1/8 inch red/green trim with pearl strips. 

This thin ribbon is in the 3 Girl JAM Holiday Collection with silver and gold cord.

I love how rich this looks!

I hope you are all well on your way to getting everything tied up for Christmas.

Enjoy your families, friends, food feasts...and of course...

cord, ribbons, and lace from 3 Girl JAM this month!

Merry Christmas!

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up.

Who is baking today??

I should be...

but instead, I have baked up this tasty card featuring Red Crinkle Ribbon from

3 Girl JAM's Red, White, & Blue Bundle.

I love the flirty, fresh look of these ribbons!

And even better, in my cleaning/organizing last week, I found this piece of red that had been mixed up in a different storage bin. Score!

Now, I"m off for one last trip to the store for fresh fruits and veggies...

and then, the count down till 27 family members arrive starts! 

So much to do, so little time to do it. 

Be sure to take a 5 minute breather and check out my blog,

Sunnyside Up!

A bit of Jute...and a lot of gratitude...

I hope you have many loved ones in your life who bring you joy and kindness.

Remember to let them know during this month of gratitude!

A bit of Jute Ribbon makes a great statement on a card!

3 Girl JAM has five colors of jute in their bundle. So you will have lots of chooses 

for your designs.  I love the juxtaposition of the rustic jute with the modern metal tag, 

elegant pearls, and darling brads!

Thanks for joining us today at 3 Girl JAM.

If you have a moment, check out my musings on, Sunnyside Up!

Never enough time

Start making your Christmas tags now...

B/c Christmas will be here before you know it!!

I used White Crinkle Ribbon from the Navy Bundle

along with Holiday (red/green) trim.

3 Girl JAM has great trim for all your tags and cards!!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up

Fall Fuzzies!

Time to get the sweaters out...

courderoys...

leather booties..(which I heard are all the rage this season)...

And...

it is time to start sending out warm, fall fuzzy greetings

to those that you care about!

Pile on the textures...and use Jute Ribbon from 3 Girl JAM!

Coupled with burlap, this jute ribbon is perfect for autumn!

Pick some up now at 3 Girl JAM.

Thanks so much for checking in on us today!

Enjoy the season!!

Bewitching Ruffle!

Who is ready for a little autumn fun?

3 Girl JAM crinkle ribbon makes the most bewitching ruffles!

Check out this vertical ruffle in Summer Harvest: Raspberry!

And when you mail it...it crinkles flat...for easy delivery!

So...what is YOUR favorite color of crinkle ribbon for Halloween cards?

Thanks so much for joining us today!

Take a flight over to my blog:

Sunnyside Up 

for more spooktacular creations!

Textured Fall

Fall is here!

Don't you love fall colors and textures?

3 Girl JAM has an amazing set called: Jute Ribbon & String pack

that will give such lovely texture and colors to your fall creations!

Layer 3 colors together to make a dimensional plaid.

Use decorative brads and bling for added interest!

After you wrap up reading this blog, 

snuggle up to my own,

Sunnyside Up,

for more inspiration using 3 Girl Jam Products!

Hip in Denim

Schools acros the nation are starting up.

Here in Michigan,

school resumes the day after Labor Day!

Here's a snazzy pick me up...

regardless if it the first day of school or the 14th day of school.

Treat the teenager in your life with a pocket of fun!

First, find an old pair of jeans and cut out one of the back pockets.
Trim up the edges. If you want to keep the edges neat, apply some fray check.

Create a crinkle bow using your teen's favorite color.
I added a courderoy brad to embellish the center.
Craft Glue Dots ® were used to adhere this embellishment to the pocket.

Next, fill up the pocket with fun school supplies, gum, and candies that your teen enjoys.
You might even tuck an encouraging note!

Here I used the white striped crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM "Red, White, & Blue Bundle."

Thanks for taking a reading break and checking out the company blog today.

For more good reads, check out my blog, Sunnyside Up!

Sprinkled Day!

Whether it is sun filled or rain filled,

every day can be bright and happy when you use Crinkle Ribbon from 3 Girl JAM!

Here I used Sunshine from the Sunny Meadows collection for a ruffled flourish.

So happy!

Thanks for visiting today.

Feel free to see what is happening on my blog,

Sunnyside Up!

Just every so often...

You know, every so often, something falls through...

and today, that would be this dt post for 3 Girl JAM.

I could blame it on my new laptop that had to be mailed in last week for repairs..

or my very new phone that will be mailed in tomorrow for repairs..

But I just didn't see it marked in my calendar! 

But, what you simply do not want to miss out on are 

these amazing fibers and textures from 3 Girl JAM's store!

I used Sunflower and Cream Jute ribbon for this card.

Green Jeans makes up the crinkle ribbon bow.  It is one of my favorite green colors from 3 Girl JAM!

A jute string ties up the spiral clippie for added metallic sheen.

For me, a card is not complete if it doesn't have some pearls or rhinestones!  

Thanks for patiently waiting for my card and designer post today.

Come visit me at Sunnyside Up,

 as I impatiently patiently wait for my electronics to be fixed and returned!

Catch a Wave...

The colors of crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM can be mixed and matched ...

to create any number of combinations that will go along with the theme or feeling you are looking to display on your card.

Here I used three colors for a watery, fun card for the summer...

(So very glad summer finally came to MI!)

Colors Used:

Clover

Blueberry

Denim

Now..what three colors would you chose for a spicy, hot sunshine card??

Let me know on my sunny blog,

Sunnyside Up!

Thanks so much for swimming by today!

Jute!

3 Girl JAM has more than just crinkle ribbon.

The amazing Jute and String Pack is great to add texture to your project...

To tie something up...

To make a handle for a bag...

To add a bit of masculinity to your design...

Which is just what I did for today's project!

Keep your colors manly and embellishments cool.

Then just add a strip of Merlot Jute...with a star bard to secure it!

Cool, cool, coolio! 

Any guy is going to love this manly, scrappy card!

Thanks for joining us today.

For more ideas,

march on over to my blog,

Sunnyside Up!

Keep it tied up!

Crinkle ribbon is a great way to keep paper packages and bags closed up or tied up!

With so many colors to choose from, you are bound to find 3 Girl JAM ribbon that matches your designer paper.

Here I used Sunshine from Sunny Meadows Collection.

This bag is made from a single piece of patterned cardstock that measures 8.5 x 11.

I am going to fill it with treats for a friend!

Thanks for stopping by today.

If you want to find something else to giggle about,

please scamper over to my blog,

Sunnyside Up!

Brighter Colors...

Did you see all the marvelous, bright colors of crinkle ribbon in the new

 3 Girl JAM summer collections?

Here Sunshine Ribbon pops against the grey card stock!

What is your favorite color combo of this season?

Thanks for joining us today.

If you want to see more sunny designs,

feel free to sparkle on over to my blog,

Sunnyside Up!

Crinkle Ribbon Flowers

I used XL Glue Dots to create these sweet flowers 

with 3 Girl JAM crinkle ribbon.

Peel off just one side of your XL Glue Dot ®.

Then, create flower petals by folding your crinkle ribbon into a flower shape.

Use the Glue Dot ® to secure the ribbon each time you go to the center.  A Craft Glue Dot ® is used to hold down the twine and ribbon.

Then, peel off the second layer of plastic from your glue dot when you are ready to put it on your

greeting card or scrapbook layout.

I used Sunshine from the Sunny Meadows Collection, as well as

Cherry Lipstick from the Pink and White Collection.

I also used 1" Glue Lines to secure 

the Green Jeans ribbon (from the Saturday Morning Collection).

I hope there are flowers blooming in your own yard

and lots of days filled with sunshine and smiles!

Thanks for visiting the 3 Girl JAM blog today.

Feel free to check out my own blog, Sunnyside Up.

No Words Needed

Sometimes, no words are needed on a card front.

All your heart felt thoughts and sentiments can be hand written on the inside.

Be sure to use the luscious crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM along with other embellishments to make a great impact!

Here I used Cherry Lipstick from the Pink and White Bundle.

Be sure to check out the new bundles in the store. 

The color are amazing!

You'll want to add one of each to your basket!!

Thanks for joining us today.  Be sure to check out my other designs...with and without words,

over at Sunnyside Up!

Not so...Red, White, & Blue

Hi Creative Peeps!  Today I decided to use crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM's 

Red, White & Blue Bundle...

But...nothing patriotic or summery!

I also wanted to create something using a fancy fold..but quickly.  I love this "piano hinge fold," as I like to call it.  After scoring your card as usual, make another score line on the top of the card front...about an inch down.  

Use 3Girl JAM's crinkle ribbon...or jute string...to bind your card together. Punch 2 holes through your card in this top area...then thread your desired ribbon through. Finish it off with a bow...or a knot!

A dainty fox is so happy with her splash of red crinkle ribbon!

It plays well with the red washi tape!

Here is a piano hinge fold on the side, instead of the top.  

How do you like red, white, & blue..and a bit of pink! 

A nice change from summer and patriotism, don't you think!

Thanks so much for stopping in and checking out

the 3 Girl JAM blog today.  For more inspiration,

please parade over to my personal blog, Sunnyside Up! 

It's Taco Tuesday!!

Hola!!

Do you have a favorite Mexican recipe to share today with us?

It's Taco Tuesday!!

Get ready to spice up your cards with trim from 

3 Girl JAM!!

Supplies:

Jute Ribbon

Gold Cord

Red Seam Binding

I love how these embellishments put a FIESTA!! style into my envelope card.

The 4 inch square insert tucks into the altered envelope...

along with possibly a gift card or small treat!

For more ideas,

please check out my ever Sunnyside Up blog.

Gracias for clicking us today!

Ruffled Thanks

Don't you just love the contrast between jute string and the seam binding?

I love it!

This is Lemon-Lime ribbon from the LG bundle.

I tied and knotted the Coffee Jute String.

Glue Dots ® work great at adhering your 3 Girl JAM jute string to your card front!

I used double sided tape...and pleated the seam binding for the ruffle effect.

So pretty, so lovely, so happy!

That's what you want when you are making a card to say thank you to someone!

THANK YOU for stopping by today.

Feel free to see what is happening on my blog, Sunnyside Up, today!