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Just the Right Size Ribbon (and a Gift for You!)

September 4, 2012

Nannette Dalton pic

While working on a birthday card for Linda, I needed a short piece of ribbon. Looking through my stash of ribbons I found the perfect “one.” It had the angled cut ends I was looking for, but it was way too long.

If I transformed the dimensions by squishing it, all the proportions get all messed up. So how do you shorten it without making it look strange?

I have the perfect answer, and it is so easy to do. If only things in my life were as easy to change as they are in Photoshop… I certainly would be a lot thinner. (Just between you and me… I sometimes do appear thinner thanks to Photoshop — wink, wink.)

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14 Responses to “ Just the Right Size Ribbon (and a Gift for You!) ”

  1. Barb says:
    September 5, 2012 at 1:04 am

    This is priceless, Nann! great tutorial, fabulous card, and thanks for the template! :)

  2. Jemima Saunders says:
    September 5, 2012 at 1:34 am

    Thanks so much for another great tutorial :)

  3. Renee says:
    September 5, 2012 at 2:18 am

    Thanks so much Nanette – awesome tutorial! Love the way you make it EASY to do!!!

  4. Diane (diney) says:
    September 5, 2012 at 5:34 am

    Thanks for your template along with your tutorial. Appreciate your kindness.

  5. Alet Myburgh says:
    September 5, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Thanks so much Nanette – very helpful tutorial!

  6. Mungo says:
    September 5, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    So easy when you know how, thank you

  7. lisar says:
    September 5, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    thank you so much for another great tutorial and freebie! i do have a question on the card … what font is used for the word “Dear”? there was a credit for the font on the back (Hand Made by is Alex Brush) but how about the word Dear? i hope you can help!
    signed, Fontaholic

    • Nannette Dalton says:
      September 5, 2012 at 7:04 pm

      lisar (Fontaholic),
      You are totally right I forgot to add that. I used the font American Typewriter, one of my favorites.
      signed,
      Fellow Fontaholic

      • lisar says:
        September 15, 2012 at 6:19 pm

        Nannette…thank you for the font info AND thank you for this template. i needed a birthday card for my uncle and while i didn’t get every family member to hold a sign, i did a digital version and plopped the words on top of each photo then printed it. it turned out BRILLIANTLY!!!! (and there were enough squares for each family member). thank you thank you thank you! lisa

  8. Barbara Albrecht says:
    September 5, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    What a fun idea!!! Happy Birthday Digital Scrapper!!!

  9. Shirl/grambie says:
    September 7, 2012 at 2:03 am

    A lovely Happy Birthday to Digital Scrappers where we are the recipient of your wonderful videos and extras. Thank you for this cute miniaturized ribbon tip and extras. It has been a fun stretch.

  10. Linda says:
    September 9, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    I have to say, Nann, that this is one of the most fun and creative birthday cards I’ve ever gotten! I’ve downloaded it so I can bless someone else on their birthday!