Twisted Ribbon Technique - Facebook Live

This is a replay of a Facebook Live I did on Feb. 28, 2022, the last day of the Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration promotion. If you are watching the same day, you can still take advantage of the promotion. With every $50 you spend, you will be able to choose a free item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure! Visit my online store to shop or for more information.
If you are watching later than Feb. 28, 2022, please enjoy how to make a Twisted Ribbon element on your card. Post your version as a comment on my Facebook post on this. We love to see some different colors, patterns, designs, etc!
Here are the basic measurements you need for this element:
Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
First Layer: 5-1/4" x 4"
White Cardstock: 2" x 5-1/4"
Designer Series Paper (DSP): 4 strips each of two different patterns 3/4" x 3-1/4"
With a pencil, lightly mark the 2" x 5-1/4" piece of white cardstock every 3/4" along the 5-1/4" side. Do the same on the other side. you will then adhere the Designer Series Paper along this according to the instructions on the video.
The white card stock that you lay your DSP strips on can be wider if you like. Just then cut your DSP strips a little longer.
Have fun doing these on your own!

[@angelastrickland2472]

Watching the replay. Thanks for your method of placing the strips. This has helped me a lot.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Angela! Thanks for watching. I'm so glad this was helpful.😊

[@mstawksalot5141]

Watching this again as a refresher course. Love this vid. Such easy and pretty cards.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanks again! Thought some new followers would enjoy it, and, like you said, a refresher to others. Have fun with it.

[@carmenbarnes5834]

Hello Lorraine I also only found your video making this card and have now subscribed to your blog. I was really impressed on how you explained making it and felt really relaxed and not confused at all which makes it so much easier to follow. Thank you for sharing this and look forward to seeing a lot more of your wonderful creations and videos. Many Thanks Carmen in Australia.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hello Carmen! Thank you so much for your lovely compliments. It makes me happy to know you enjoy the tutorials and feel comfortable making the projects yourself. I look forward to staying in touch.

[@juliefackler270]

Great technique! Thanks for sharing.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

I'm so glad you like it. Thanks for watching!

[@suemyers7685]

Like your technique. Textured textiles IS a favorite embossing folder. Thank you.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thank you Sue. I can't take credit for inventing the twisted ribbon idea, but I did really like it and wanted to share and use it in my own card design. I'm glad you like it.

[@nancybreathnach411]

Thank you great watching you this morning iam so lucky to have my eye sight

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thank you, Nancy. I'm glad you are able to watch. Have you had eye problems? Yes, we can't take our sight for granted... count our blessings!

[@barbarawilliams8812]

What a wonderful card idea. I most case with a twist. Thank you for sharing.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thank you! You will certainly give the impression of twisting with this one!😅 Enjoy, and thanks for your comment.

[@ninaladybirdcards4261]

Hi Lorraine I have been watching you for about a week. I love your ideas for using up scraps of CARD and DSP. 🐞🇦🇺

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Nina, and thank you! Gotta use them, right? Otherwise you end up with way too much. Must be frugal. Thanks for watching and for your comment!

[@MsSony12345]

Thanks for the tutorial and for showing us the lovely cards at the end...I love how you left them on long enough for me to take a screen shot near the end!

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanks for watching Sonay and for your comment. I'm so glad you like them.

[@estherelliott412]

Love all of these cards. Going to make some of these with your ideas!! Thank you!❤

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thank you, Esther! So glad you will try some. Let me know how it goes.

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Lorraine. I loved that beautiful twisted ribbon technique. It sure made a fabulous card. Thanks so much. 😊

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanks so much! Thanks for watching another of my videos. 😊

[@Louisianagirl_1126]

Hi Lorraine, I recently found your channel. I’m a demonstrator near New Orleans. I love how you conserve every time you can. LOVE the cards, great job.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Barbara! Thanks for your comment - it's always fun to know who is watching. I just can't help myself but save my scraps and get creative with them! Good luck with the start of the new mini and SAB!!!!

[@thereseramette6264]

Thanks for the video! I like the 2 cards!

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Therese! Thanks for watching. I'm so glad you like these cards. They are very fun to make. Hope you try them too.

[@dianemccracken7499]

This is a fun card! Love it!

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Diane. I is something truly different, right? I thought it was neat. Thanks for watching and for your comment!

[@lolamiller7556]

Thank you so much. I can picture so many different papers to work with this design.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Great! I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@kathymahon9609]

Hi Lorraine, I love the cards. I am going to try to make one. Thanks for the ideas and tips.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Kathy! Thanks so much for your comment. I'm glad you will try some. They are fun!

[@lorrainehillegass8577]

All beautiful cards ❤

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanks for watching And commenting again, Lorraine.

[@sandpipersouth3766]

I love this project. Great idea.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thank you so much! Thanks for your comment too.

[@carolynelleprisms6515]

Beautiful fun card! Thanks!

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thank you, Carolyn! It is fun to make and an interesting look. Enjoy!

[@suzannedepies7866]

All the cards you showed at the end are beautiful!

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thank you so very much!

[@roseclarke7814]

Thank you so very much ❤️

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

You're welcome! Enjoy.😊

[@lttleyllwcrzr]

Good morning love your CASE cards - so easy to follow. I'm from Maine!

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanknyou so mich!😁

[@janetp181]

Neat idea the way you made the sentiment layers different sizes. Thanks. These would make good cards for a man.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanks, Janet. Yes, I can envision a masculine version. Perhaps I'll work on that!

[@leonenowfel149]

Love this and will give it a try.. thank you for video.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

It is a fun and interesting technique. I love how it uses scraps too! Thanks for your comment!

[@tonishaw5266]

Great technique... THANKS :)

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thank you, Toni. I thought it was a neat idea too. Thanks for watching.

[@audreyperry8427]

Hello Lorraine I love watching you do your cards my name is Audrey I live in England letchworth garden city I do cards for my family I'm not an expert I just do own designs I was shown by my friend that has been doing it for a long time I have got stacks of things I do get lots of ideas and inspiration from you and lots of others that do cards this is the first time I've ever commented I'm sorry I'm new to this sorry it's a long message by for now

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Audry! Thank you so much for your compliment and for sharing a bit about yourself. I enjoy learning about my followers. Thanks for watching, and please stay in touch.

[@Honeybee1975..]

Beautiful cards, all of them! Also love the tip using the punch! I enjoy watching your tutorials! 🥰👍

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thank you so much, Debra. I can't NOT punch something out of a layer anymore. I like to squeeze all I can out of my materials. Thanks for watching. Ugh so glad you enjoy the tutorials. 😊

[@margaretappleby3124]

hello I just found you tonight and i have been watching your videos I thank you so much for many ideas you are very talented 😘

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thank you, Margaret. I'm so glad you have found me and are enjoying the videos. 😊

[@diannamarshall6047]

Love your card will try this .

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Please do! Thanks for watching and for your comment, Dianna.

[@beverlyweaver899]

Just started watching your channel. Liking all that Iv'e watch.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thank you so much, Beverly! I'm so glad you are liking my tutorials.

[@diannamarshall6047]

Lovely card this is so smart

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanks Dianna. I'm glad you like it.

[@nancycrutchfield117]

Nice card! Waiting on my order from Saleabration, looking forward to making new cards! Thanks

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

It's always exciting to get new things! Love seeing the UPS truck coming down the road, right?

[@rubylippett6999]

Your are great very simple thank you .

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Aw... thank you so much!

[@suzannedepies7866]

I absolutely love this twisted ribbon card! I will definitely try to make some of this style card.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Suzanne! It's really cool, right? I fell in love with it as well. Let me know how yours goes.

[@suzannedepies7866]

@@stampwithlorraine5074 They turned out pretty good! I can't figure out how to send the picture of the first three cards I made. I'm not very tech savvy. By the way, I'm from Wisconsin....another cold and snowy state!

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

@@suzannedepies7866I'm so glad you are happy with your twisted ribbon cards! It's fun, right? You can send photos to my email address if you can: [e-mail]

[@TheArdene]

Hello Lorraine, I winter home in Yuma Arizona and summer home in Williams Lake British Columbia. Has been nice to meet you. I enjoy your videos, they are very helpful for me.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thank you, Ardene. Thanks for watching and for your compliment.

[@clementineandabuhewitt9349]

Good morning from Seattle

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi and thanks for watching across the U.S.!

[@debrabraley454]

Good morning from RI

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hello there, Debra! Thanks for watching.

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Tombow makes a sand eraser that works great on smudges. Found mine on Amazon.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.:-)

[@judyharmon4586]

Watching 3/1 from the Midlands of SC 😊

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Welcome.Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed it.😊

[@antoinetteshilling8924]

Watching on Tues morning from Dayton Ohio, (Fat Tuesday).

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanks for watching, Antoinette! Hope you are enjoying from Ohio!

[@beckihall7979]

I use Washi tape for holding down small tags on the trimmer. Works great!

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Yes! That is a great tip too! Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@ellenjampole1905]

I use post it notes to hold things on my trimmer when they are too small for me to hold. Great tips & cards, @Stamp with Lorraine. Glad I found you channel.

[@beverlylancaster675]

Good morning from NH

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanks for watching, Beverly!

[@marcywelker1593]

Good morning Lorraine. I'm Marcy from Michigan. ❤

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hello!! Thanks for watching and for your comment. Hope you have a happy stamping day.

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

You do such a nice job designing your cards and using dsp. I love how you adjusted the punch to create a layer to your sentiment. Where in NY were you from? I’m originally from LI and now live in the Albany area. Thanks so much!

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thank you, Barbara! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and hope the tips are helpful. I lived Westchester County near Peekskill. I have some relatives in LI.

[@annettebarker5002]

Hello from Australia

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Annette! So glad you are watching from Australia! Pretty cool.

[@annkinder5125]

It’s sunny today, the snow and ice have melted but I live on a farm so it’s really muddy here in oklahoma

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

I bet it would be quite muddy after a winter like that. Preparing the ground for new growth!

[@mariedandrea4439]

Just wondering how this would look with Christmas paper. Really looked great with sentiment added. Thank you.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Great idea! I bet it would work well. Maybe then add a little holly die cut to the sentiment. I like it!

[@michelledirienzo9076]

#replay hello from VA

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanks for watching!

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Hello from Brainerd, Mn

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Sharon! Thanks for watching.😄

[@paulinetaylor4492]

Good morning….🇨🇦

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hello Pauline. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@mareanders]

Hello from NH

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hello there! Thanks for watching! I love New Hampshire. Have done a lot of hiking in the White Mountains. Beautiful area.

[@gerdahorvath2893]

Hello, I’m from Austria!

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hello! Thanks for watching. 😁

[@grrlmom]

You can stick a post it note to the label you are trimming to give you something to hang on to

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanks Kathy, I do that too! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@sherryskogland9095]

Hi. Sherry from Rome,NY

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Sherry! Thanks for watching.

[@barbarasmith4716]

Hi from New Zealand

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanks for watching from New Zealand! So nice to have viewers from around the world.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Barbara, I see that you wr9te another comments about measurements, bit for some reason I can't fully open it. Please email me your question at [e-mail] and I'll be glad to help you.

[@thebeatmaker9093]

Brenda Miller hi from sunny Cape Town.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hello! Thank you for watching! I hope you enjoyed the video and come back again.

[@cheribarley1396]

Good morning, Your cards are absolutely stunning!! How do I get a catalog?

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Good morning! Thank you for your compliment! If you live in the U.S. I'm happy to send you catalogs. Email me at [e-mail] with your full name, address and phone number and I can get it out tomorrow.

[@dawnmiller8697]

Love what you do, question however will that floral stamp ever be available without having to spend $300.00 ?

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thank you! No, that stamp is no longer available at all any more. Sale-a-Bration is over. At some point you might see it for sale on EBay.

[@dawnmiller8697]

@@stampwithlorraine5074 Bummer😞

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

@@dawnmiller8697 I know, it's a lovely one!

[@normajentz8031]

Hi I am Norma from Australia

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Norma! Thanks for watching!

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[@stampwithlorraine5074]

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[@christinegibbs1957]

I’m Chris from Australia. Hi

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Chris! Thanks for watching.😊

[@jeanettew.fenton6954]

Hi there 🤟

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanks for watching!

[@DanielRBeach]

Do you have the dimensions somewhere so they can be printed out?

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

HI there! I don't have a separate page og measurements or instructions, but I did just add them in the description for this video. I hope that helps. Good luck doing the twisted ribbon technique!

[@lindacrawford5187]

Thank you for demonstrating how to make a Twisted Ribbon Card. I have never seen one before and I think they are beautiful. This is my first time watching you and I do appreciate you taking the time to demonstrate the technique. I wish you had a transcript so we could follow the steps easier. I hope you don't mind my critique but I heard you mention you use to be an elementary teacher and I honestly felt you were all over the place and weren't really prepared as well as you should have been, especially for a live demo. You repeated a lot of things over and over as if an adult was not capable of understanding you the first time. Please keep in mind, I am hoping to help you, and the fact this is a video, if someone doesn't understand or missed something, they can go back a few minutes or seconds and rewatch what they missed rather than you repeating the same step 3-4 times. It would have made the video so much more enjoyable. I am hoping the critique will help you in the future.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Linda! Thank you for your tips on how to make my presentation better. In a general sense, I might agree with you. But I just want to point out that this FB Live event was intended for people to craft along with me live in a casual setting. I supplied a list of supplies ahead of time so that we could all do the project together. I usually do this privately with my VIP group, record the meeting, then edit the video to add written measurements, and to keep it shorter and more concise. Because people were crafting along, I went slowly, repeating some steps so that everyone could keep up. I know from teaching that there are many different types of learners and I need to be aware of everyone's abilities and pace. Sometimes I need to repeat or re-phrase something for people to understand. (This can be a bit frustrating for those that catch on more quickly.) There is also a delay in between what I do and when I see the comments on the screen, so if anyone had any questions as we went along, I wanted to leave a little time for me to see them and answer. When working live, there is no option for rewinding to see something over again. I didn't want anyone to get lost. I know also that some people get a little confused with direction sometimes, (not instruction, but orientation) and with the criss-cross design, it could be particularly tricky for them. I know my audience and didn't want anyone to get frustrated if they couldn't keep up or get it correct. It is also tricky (as an instructor) to demonstrate or teach something to an audience where there is no or little feedback, and what you do get is just short, written comments that you have to watch as you are trying to do your demonstration. It is not my favorite way to do things, but the spontaneity of "live" adds a bit of excitement too. It can feel a bit more personal. I did this particular event live since it was the end of Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration promotion. I wanted to do a last showcase of the products. Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy some of my other videos.

[@1Cheribaby]

@@stampwithlorraine5074 …. Great response to a very unnecessary comment. You handled that much better than most people would have. Loved your twisted ribbon card and I will definitely give it a try.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

@@1Cheribaby thank you. Have fun with it!

[@nancybreathnach411]

I am from Ireland

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Nancy! Thanks for watching!

[@rhondaanniebelleasterwoodw4179]

What is the name of the label cutter

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Rhonda. I'm glad you reached out to ask! The punch in the video is a retired Stampin' Up! punch called Everyday Label Punch. There is a different one in the current catalog that would also work. It is called Label Me Lovely. Let me know if you need a demonstrator and are interested in making a purchase. I'd be glad to help.

[@karenbell9136]

I wish you would show the dimensions before you begin as I have to stop and start the video to cut the paper or I go through and write the directions

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

I will try to do that. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@kathleenkimpel5001]

Hi Lorraine, from Tampa! Hot 84.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanks for viewing this! It is a fun technique. Try it!

[@rethacordovano9879]

where's the demo?

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean. These cards are demonstrated in the video.

[@patb1510]

Pat sunny Florida

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Thanks for watching! Days are getting really cold this week in Maryland! Enjoy the sun and warm weather! 😊🌞

[@darlenejarosch512]

From Wi don’t know when you’re on

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Darlene. This was a Facebook Live from the end of February. I usually announce on my FB page (facebook.com/stamplorraine) when I plan to do a Live... it doesn't happen often. Stay posted!

[@sandranorman4270]

Why are your words showing up backward?

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi Sandra. This was a FB Live and unfortunately it show up that way when the camera faces me. Luckily it's ok when it faces down at my work space. I haven't figured out if I can fix that.

[@IreneHopkins-hi8zz]

Hello

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Hi there! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@annieclore9443]

your entire video is reversed ?? when you turned the camera down it was okay

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Yes, I know that when I do FB live and the camera is up, it is reversed, but not the entire video. So when the camera is down on my worktable, it is the correct direction. That's what is most important, right? I haven't been able to figure out how to change the settings on my phone for switching it on FB. Oh well!🙄

[@rethacordovano9879]

Measurements would be helpful to people who wish to make such a card, without having to join your club. Just saying.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

I do put the measurements on the screen. I don't always make a printable version because it does take a lot of time, especially for something I'm doing for free anyway. Sometimes I post them on my blog, which is free and does not require joining a club. I do not have a club where I give the instructions to these videos. If you are referring to my newsletter, that is information about my classes, Stampin' Up! specials and additional tips and project ideas that are not related to my KZbin videos. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the videos otherwise.

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

P.s. this wad a FB love replay that I didn't edit to add additional info. People were crafting along with me so I took extra time repeating the information for the steps as we went along. Most other videos are edited and have measurements on the screen. I hope you find that helpful.🙂

[@sharonv1400]

I love the card but dear heavens you talk too much

[@stampwithlorraine5074]

Sorry - this was a Facebook Live, not an edited video tutorial. Also, people were crafting along with me, so I had to fill in time while they worked on their end. Quite different than an edited piece. On my regular recorded tutorials, I make an effort to keep them more brief and concise. I hope you can enjoy them more. I'm glad you like this card!

[@sharonv1400]

I loved the card and am going to !aka this. Thanks for sharing it with us!