Ballet today
28/04/2009
I am so excited Sydney starts ballet today. I haven't seen her all dressed up, but am hoping she will pop into the office later. She has to take a cuddley toy with her, as she has to dance with it in one of the routines. Syd only has Winnie (the pooh), he goes everywhere with her. I had a call from Bev a few months ago, they had lost Winnie in Tesco's and could I go and look for him. I did feel rather a fool wandering around, I am sure security had their eye on me. I did stop short of calling out his name!! He was found in a shopping trolley - thank god.
So Winnie is joining ballet today as well.
His outfit (Syd knows he is a boy, but has no problem him being dressed in pink!), is all made from ribbon. 40mm satin for the head band bow. Same ribbon folded in half for the waist band. I have had the netting in the warehouse for ages, but have not got round to putting it on the site!
The outfit would not be complete without ballet shoes. Winnie's feet are not very delicate, but I managed to make a "new" style of ballet pumps!
Yep - it is ribbon. Felt for the sole (non slip!) and silk ribbon for the ties.
The girls think I need a holiday...... I was just having fun.
Blooming Lovely
27/04/2009
I have only been out of the office for a few days at the Creative Craft Show, but I have missed loads! By the time we traveled home each evening, I was too tired to turn my computer on - sorry.
You have all been so busy, the sneak peeks I have seen of the "Muddy paws" challenge are awesome. You have also joined in with the Sunday Sketch and Stamp Challenge - Did you like the prize? I said it was a real goodie, six Ribbonboxes filled with almost 150mtrs of ribbon.
Look what Tina has made, they are Blooming lovely!
These flowers are stunning - I love them. They are made using 7mm satin ribbons, you can find these in our Satin Streamers
So glad you liked the ribbon Tina.
Where has the sun gone? I have two weeks without exhibitions and was hoping to spend some time in the garden - looks like I will have to go to my play room. I bought some goodies at the show that I am dying to try out. Hard life!!
Close to home
22/04/2009
This week we are attending a show that is close to home - no motorways, no ferries maybe just a tractor or two!!
We are at The Stitch and Creative Craft Show at Shepton Mallet Showground which is in Somerset.
The show is open Thursday to Sunday 10am till 5pm. If you are in the area then why not pop in, we have some wicked special offers for our local customers!!! All the "Spring Time" cards are on display, we have a new supply of "Muddy Paw" ribbons (if we sell out we can also pop back to the office for more!), as well as lots of other goodies.
Thank you for your wonderful comments about the Sunday Sketch & Stamp Challenge - I have one small problem about joining in....... I do not own a rubber stamp!!! And I do not know how to use them!!! I know, I go to a craft show almost every week BUT it's just something I have never tried. All your cards have inspired me, I just do not know where to start.
I do hope you are enjoying the sunshine.
Super Prize
21/04/2009
We have put together a super prize for the first challenge at Sunday Sketch & Stamp
It's a new blog challenge that we are sponsoring. Why not pop on over and have a look! You have a chance to win a super ribbon prize that we have put together for the first challenge, there are..... no I really should let Maggie tell you all what the prize is!!
First Challenge 26th April
Ribbon Challenge # 5 FULL
20/04/2009
Our Ribbon Challenge # 5 is full.
WOW!! I just can not believe how quickly this challenge has been filled - just over 12 hours. Amazing!!!!
Muddy Paws is a wonderful collection of grosgrain ribbons and in some wicked colours, not just the normal browns and creams. From customers comments at the shows, we already know that this range is a winner!!
Sorry if you missed out on this challenge but we have another one coming up soon, so check back regularly.
Blog award
20/04/2009
We have been given our first blog award!
I so wanted one of these - thank you Wilma. Choosing 10 blogs to pass it on too will be a problem - these are so many fab ones out there. At least I will now have an excuse to go blog hopping!!!
Ribbon Challenge # 5
19/04/2009
Sorry this challenge is now FULL
What a beautiful day, after driving through the night from Belfast and having an ice warning in Cumbria it has been a pleasant surprise. To enjoy the day in the best possible way - it had to be a trip to the beach and a stroll along the prom. Being cooped up in an exhibition centre and staying in Beflast city, it was such a pleasure to feel free and see the sun shining.
Anyway, to the main reason for this posting - Ribbon Challenge # 5 Seeing so many doggies enjoying themselves on the beach this challenge is rather apt - "Muddy Paws"
Would you like to take part in our Ribbon Challenge # 5?
We have taken these NEW Paw Print Ribbons to the last three shows and we sold out at all shows! A range of coloured grosgrain ribbons with paw prints in Chocolate (or mud!). We have 10 free bundles of ribbons to give away, each bundle will contain lengths of all the new ribbons (NOT on the website - yet!). All we ask in return for these ribbons are two cards made from these dog, cat or bear paw prints! The ribbons can be used to enhance all forms of card making, projects or ATC's as long as it is around the "Muddy Paws" theme!!!! We will even throw in some "Woof" and "Meow" ribbons.
If you are up to the challenge, then send us an email to info@craftyribbons.com marked RIBBON CHALLENGE #5! The first 10 to reply will be sent an email requesting address details so we can send your free ribbons!! Your cards will be posted onto our website and blog.
I hope you have had a fantastic day.
Belfast Crafts
15/04/2009
Ali and Tony have faced yet another ferry, this time to Belfast. They are attending The Stitch and Creative Craft Show
This is the only show we attend in Northern Ireland, it is held at the Kings Hall. Show is open Thursday to Saturday 10am till 5pm. There is a late night on Thursday till 8pm. If you are in the area then why not pop in. All the "Spring Time" cards are on display as well as lots of other goodies.
If you are going to the show, please go and cheer Ali up - her NEW Summer ribbons arrived in the warehouse today and we opened them up!!!! All she could hear on the phone was, "Oooo, Aahh", "This ones gorgeous" "Oh look at this one!". Ali was not a happy bunny as she did not see them first, even Sam joined in!
We have not borrowed any Ali - honest!
Rachie & Bev xx
Spring Time Challenge
13/04/2009
This is going to be a long posting, I have lots of wonderful goodies to show you from our Ribbon Challenge # 4 - "Spring Time"
I had great pleasure in taking "Spring Time" to Paris last week. I decided to hang the cards on a washing line with the old fashioned dollie pegs. We had no idea what the pegs were called in French (we got told it was "chevilles" but that means ankle!!! I will never be able to speak French), but the ladies loved them - very English.
Amanda made this wonderful wall hanging for us, it is a work of art. Every letter has been cut out and a different ribbon has been put behind, dragonflies and flowers decorate each letter. Sadly it did not arrive in time for Paris, she wanted to deliver it in person, but thought her hubby wouldn't stand for a trip to Paris!!
Amanda also made these two cards, great idea for the little butterfly charm.
Beryl made the 4 cards above, they are so different from each other. We would like to send congratulations to Beryl as a new grand daughter arrived over the weekend.
Bev (yes our Bev) made these two cards - they are her first EVER cards!! She was so worried about making them, but they are delightful, she has since raided my craft room as she has no supplies!
Carol made these two charming cards. She kindly sent me a list of items she used to make the cards, so that I could become familiar with the stamps - great idea, thank you. Messey Rabbit Gardener is the top one and Planting some love is the one above. Question "What are Nesties?" Do I need them?
Cath made these fun cards above. Cath is Linda's daughter, she was home from uni and wanted to join in the challenge - her first one. Great start hope to see many more. Wicked Easter egg.
We think Dorothy had fun making this selection of goodies, the horse shoe with the ribbon case is a fab idea. The frogs are brillant, although we do not do well in France with frogs - I wonder why!
I love the little "pins" that Jan uses on her cards, they are so very different. What great use of the ribbon road!
Leigh was not happy - I bought her some French peel offs, she thought they would be perfect for this challenge but she could not find them (until the day after she posted these cards!!) I have some new French rub ons for her. She is busy planning her sons wedding, so I am sure she will not need them for a while.
Marjorie what a great idea using the ribbon as a pot - love the colours.
Natalie the bunny card is so scrummy, and I just love the glazed effect you put on top of your images.
These cards were made by Sue, this was her first challenge and we hope she will join in with many more.
This Sue is part of our Crafty Team. I asked Sue to cut 14 sets of "Spring Time" to send out, she lost count (that's what she said!) and cut 16. As punishment (I am a hard boss) I gave a set to her and Bev to join in on the challenge.
Tina made these cards above, she used one of the pictures from our blog for the top card, the colours are wonderful. Tina also made us a tag album, I have never seen one of these it is wicked.
This is the front, she left the tags blank so that we could fill them in. All the pictures are from our blog.
This album was sat on our demo table in Paris, it caused such a stir as they had never seen anything like it. Well... trying to explain how to make it in English would be hard enough but in French!! We had to remove it from display on Saturday - we could not cope!!
Once again another splendid couple of cards from Tracey and Paul. So fresh and fun.
Wilma certainly hit the spot with her "Springtime in Paris", they all wanted the Eiffel tower stamp!!
Thank you all so much for the time and effort you put into your delightful creations. It is amazing how over the 4 challenges the use of ribbon has changed. Ribbon is always thought of as a "finishing" touch, added as a bow or a little trim, BUT it is quite apparent that now the ribbon is the main element on the card, and then the card is designed around it.
Chocolate!
12/04/2009
Easter is not a good time, if you are a self confessed Chocoholic. I have eaten so much chocolate in the past, that 5 years ago I became allergic to it - it makes me very ill, boo hoo. Thankfully, I can now be around other chocoholics without being tempted, and can even buy it for others! But what are you given at Easter........ nothing - not one prezzie. I have been sulking in my play room all day
Marjorie sent a couple of cards to us last week, and they use our ribbons! Thank you Marjorie, they are fantastic, I love the Chocolate one.
Natalie decided to decorate the box that her challenge ribbons arrived in. She has entered it into this weeks challenge at PBSC, which is to make a Gift. Good luck Natalie, it is stunning.
"Spring Time" ribbons are now on the website, (I know I am somewhat bias, BUT I do think these ribbons are stunning and so fresh). The balance of the ribbon challenge cards were waiting for me when I got back from France, so all cards will be posted tomorrow. The cards are gorgeous and I am excited that they will all go on display in Belfast next week.
These "Spring Time" ribbons are such great value. They start from 45p per mtr for a 10mtr roll, or if you only want a couple of mtrs - 2mtrs for £1 A Spring Time Bargain!!
Enjoy the rest of today, oh and your chocolates....
my basket