Welcome to the very first ESAD blog hop!
ESAD (which is short from Extremely Special Aussie Demonstrators) is a yahoo group which connects some 300 Stampin’ Up! demonstrators from around Australia and New Zealand. So if you are a demonstrator and are not part of this group, feel free to click here to join.
And now on to my projects today. I have chosen to highlight one of the gorgeous new ribbons in the Summer Mini Catalogue, the Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, which is here just in time for Christmas. So I thought it only appropriate that I make a Christmas Card with a difference and show you another way of using some of that yummy ribbon that we all have a stash of! 
I have simply put a layer of ribbon behind the open areas of the Fresh Cut Note front so that the ribbon shows through. But of course you could use the same technique with a punched out shape.
Stamp Sets: Season of Joy, Occasional Greetings.
Inks: Real Red, Versamark.
Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White, Fresh Cut Notes.
Accessories: Real Red Polka Dot Ribbon (2009/10 Summer Mini Catalogue), Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Large Oval Punch, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads.
Next is a gift bag to match the card, which also features the Polka Dot ribbon, and I have used the new Circle Scissors to cut out the circles for the front and back. These Circle Scissors make cutting out circles a breeze, and is just so easy to use.
Cardstock: Real Red, I Wish Simply Scrappin’ Kit.
Accessories: Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Circle Scissors, Crop-a-dile, Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets.
Artwork copyright Chris Parker-Barnes
Images copyright 1990-2009 Stampin’ Up!
These two items, (along with some Stampin’ Up! goodies) will be up for grabs as the Door Prize at my Mini Catalogue launch on Tuesday 8th December at 7.30pm. So if you live in the Canberra area and would like to come along and have a look at more of the products available in the new mini catalogue, just send me an email or give me a call. Places are limited though, so get in quickly to register. Cost is just $5 and includes some “make and takes”.
Well, that’s all from me for the time being, but your next stop on your blog hop is with the very talented Christie Wallace from Christie’s Creative Corner. And make sure you leave a comment for Christie, and all of us, to be in the running to win some Blog Candy! But yes, you need to leave a comment on each of the blogs to be in the running to win. And when you have left a comment on each of the 30 blogs taking part, will need to email our blog hop co-ordinator Leonie, to let her know that you have qualified for the blog candy, by midnight on Wed 2nd December. leonie@stamp-a-latte.com Names will be drawn at random.
Have fun, and come back soon.
Chris
Love your use of the cute new spotty ribbon! What a gorgeous bag you made.
By: Louise Sutton on December 1, 2009
at 6:27 am
Oh just gorgeous Chris!! Love the polka dotty handbag!!
By: Madonna on December 1, 2009
at 6:52 am
Thanks heaps, these are just gorgeous. I love the polka dot ribbon. Thanks
Kym Byrne
By: Kym Byrne on December 1, 2009
at 6:56 am
Chris these projects are great … love the ribbon behind the diecut in the fresh cuts card. I love that little tote too … very cute! Thanks for participating in ESAD’s first Blog Hop
By: Leonie Schroder on December 1, 2009
at 7:08 am
I love this Real Red ribbon!! Your little handbag is the cutest!! TFS
By: Deena Dobinson on December 1, 2009
at 7:13 am
love the idea of the ribbon peeking through the card. adorable purse.
By: carol marbach on December 1, 2009
at 7:21 am
That is the cutest little bag, Chris! And what a novel way to use ribbon in the fresh cuts card.
By: Sonia G on December 1, 2009
at 7:32 am
Great use of ribbon!! I’m a bit of a handbag addict so that one especially grabbed me!!! and another use for the circle scissors!!! I’m learning so much!!!
By: Louise on December 1, 2009
at 8:24 am
What a fabulous bag – love the ribbon.
Thanks
Meegan
By: Meegan Dale on December 1, 2009
at 8:32 am
A beautiful duo, Chris! Love the polka dot ribbon rosettes and everything else!
By: Lin Mei on December 1, 2009
at 9:37 am
Beautiful job, I love what you did with the ribbon on the purse handles!
By: Robin Merriman on December 1, 2009
at 9:42 am
Love these projects Chris. Thanks for sharing them. And Charmaine said to say hi from her blogspot!
Hugz
Shaz
By: Shaz Meara on December 1, 2009
at 10:20 am
Really nice…..love the ribbon
By: Bev Mantle on December 1, 2009
at 10:23 am
So beautiful – love what you did with that dotty ribbon.
By: sandie carter on December 1, 2009
at 10:43 am
Wow! I love this little bag, you’re the ribbon Queen, well done and thanks for sharing your wonderful work on this great hop. Lots of inky hugs from Charmaine (your neighbor)
By: Charmaine Black on December 1, 2009
at 10:44 am
Very creative ideas re ribbon use. I will add that one to my list of must tries.
By: Shirley McAvoy on December 1, 2009
at 11:36 am
How cute.
They are great.
By: Vanessa Garrahy on December 1, 2009
at 12:04 pm
What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing
By: Julie Putland on December 1, 2009
at 12:06 pm
Gorgeous card Chris! I love the new polka dot ribbon!!!
By: Keegan Rigby on December 1, 2009
at 12:14 pm
Wow! Great idea for a Christmas Card Chris! Loving that new polka dot ribbon. Thanks for sharing!
By: ozzimum92 on December 1, 2009
at 12:37 pm
great ideas there. love the little bag and that’s a different sort of christmas card
By: Sue White on December 1, 2009
at 12:48 pm
Great use of the ribbon for a background, and I never thought to use just the front of the little notes! Great idea.
By: Linda Fitzgerald on December 1, 2009
at 12:49 pm
Gorgeous ideas with the ribbon. Fantastic!
By: Lyanna on December 1, 2009
at 1:23 pm
What a “fresh” way to use the Fresh cut notes – I still have some left -I’ll have to give it a go! Thanks for sharing!
By: Liz Halbisch on December 1, 2009
at 1:54 pm
Just love how you have used the ribbon, especially on the bag.
By: Liz on December 1, 2009
at 2:07 pm
Lovely card…great idea
By: Kim Conway on December 1, 2009
at 2:20 pm
What great projects. Wish I still lived in Canberra so I could come to your launch. HAve a great night.
By: Tina on December 1, 2009
at 3:06 pm
I love the use of the ribbon. thanks for sharing
By: Yvonne Walker on December 1, 2009
at 3:06 pm
So sweet. Thanks for sharing.
By: Rebecca O'Gorman on December 1, 2009
at 3:24 pm
What a wonderful ideas.. I so love red at christmas.
Thanks for sharing
By: Sally on December 1, 2009
at 3:25 pm
Lovely work.
By: Susan Joyce on December 1, 2009
at 3:35 pm
Love the card and what a cute gift bag! TFS!
Cynthia Ferenz
Fredericksburg, VA
http://www.stampindragon@verizon.net
Proud Parent of 2 Soldiers
By: Cynthia Ferenz on December 1, 2009
at 4:16 pm
Awesome way to use the ribbon on the Fresh cuts Bev. Brilliant and v v inspired. Vibrant colour and so yummy. Well done!!
By: Lynda S on December 1, 2009
at 4:16 pm
Very cute. Love the ribbon and the bag.
By: Teresa Leggo on December 1, 2009
at 4:51 pm
I love the ribbon effect with the fresh cuts–& your use of circles!
By: sarah S on December 1, 2009
at 4:57 pm
That bag is so clever Chris!
Thanks for sharing!
Jenny H.
By: Jenny Hayward on December 1, 2009
at 6:39 pm
Chris, the Christmas theme really comes through in the Fresh Cut Note. Especially like the handbag as well.
By: Annette on December 1, 2009
at 7:06 pm
love that handbag!
By: Mel on December 1, 2009
at 7:26 pm
I just love the Fresh Cut Notes, but never thought to use them as Christmas cards! It obviously pays to think outside the square! Thanks heaps!
By: Karen Lea on December 1, 2009
at 10:23 pm
Love the ribbon behind the flower.
By: Tania Salvati on December 1, 2009
at 11:05 pm
Wow – I would have totally missed this ribbon if I’d not seen these projects. Thank you – they are great. Chantell
By: chantell16 on December 1, 2009
at 11:10 pm
That ribbon is so versatile, great ideas, thank you
By: Diana on December 1, 2009
at 11:29 pm
love what you have done with the ribbon.
By: Andrea on December 1, 2009
at 11:33 pm
lovely, just lovely. the handles on the handbag are great.
By: Wildflower on December 2, 2009
at 12:30 am
Red is one of my fav colours so these items stood out .Well done love both and card and that cute bag.
By: Jill on December 2, 2009
at 9:04 am
I enjoyed seeing your technique of using ribbon behind the diecut are of the Fresh Cut Notes, I will try to remember this for the next time I make one! TFS
By: Mae Collins on December 2, 2009
at 9:51 am
Chris, I love, love, love both of these, love red and white and the polka dot ribbon is so cute, can’t wait for mine to arrive this week (not sure why I didn’t preorder it!)!!!
By: Christine Tuff on December 2, 2009
at 10:01 am
I would have never thought to use the ribbon in cut outs like that! What a wonderful idea!
By: Sherry on December 2, 2009
at 10:49 am
Hi Chris
I simply love this xmas card and the ribbon is divine.
Thank you
Lisa H
By: Lisa Huff on December 2, 2009
at 11:23 am
First what a sweet cat! Love your christmas card.
By: nadine Potroz on December 2, 2009
at 11:54 am
How cute is that bag?! Love the ribbon idea for the card.
By: Kathryn Forster on December 2, 2009
at 1:03 pm
Love the strong red usage..very nice
By: becky manning on December 2, 2009
at 3:41 pm
Looks great!
By: Aliahia on December 2, 2009
at 4:39 pm
How cute is that bag? Like everyone else, loving that polka dot ribbon!
By: Fiona Harvey on December 2, 2009
at 8:43 pm
Who new ribbon could be so versatile – great job!
By: Rebecca on December 2, 2009
at 8:58 pm
I so love RED! Awesome gift bag – love it! love it! love it!
Ribbon with the cut out card is a terrific idea – thank you.
By: Jacqueline Tennant on December 2, 2009
at 9:50 pm
Love the handbag. I really must think to use my white ink more often as well!
By: lisakadir on December 2, 2009
at 10:33 pm
… Love the way you have used the Fresh Cut Notes, and just love the bag!! thanks for sharing
By: Samantha Fisher on December 2, 2009
at 10:49 pm
Gorgeous works of art… I love the purse..so sweet.
Thanks for the inspiration.
By: Jobee on December 3, 2009
at 6:36 pm
Oh Chris, I wish I lived in Canberra as that bag is so cute. Don’t you love that ribbon.
By: Paula on December 3, 2009
at 8:28 pm
wow! the colours are so effective. Love the designs too!
By: Aliessa on December 4, 2009
at 9:47 pm
Hi Chris, seeing this a bit late but love the card, the red and the ribbon, well done! Will have to see some of the others now since I missed the blog hop.
By: Annette McMillan on December 6, 2009
at 9:05 am