I CASEd a card and ribbon flower technique from fellow demonstrator Jenni Ingerick.  Thanks for the inspiration Jenni!!

Vintage Vogue, Sincere Salutations and All Holidays stamp sets; Naturals Ivory, Always Artichoke and Pumpkin Pie Cardstocks; Always Artichoke and So Saffron inkpads; Top Note Die; Pumpkin Pie 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain ribbon; Linen thread; 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads; Sponge Dauber.

Cut a 6" piece of the ribbon, fold in 1/2 lengthwise and put a running stitch very close along the folded edge using the linen thread.  Snip the ribbon at 1/8-1/4" intervals along the non-stitched edge (see example on bottom right of photo).  Pull the ends of the thread so the ribbon gathers into a "flower" shape and tie a knot.  Shape the flower as desired and add a brad in the middle. Note: you can run the thread along the non folded edge and then cut the folded edge for the look on the right.