Show Dates
03/02/2009
With Tony and Ali on their way to our first show of the year in Metz in France, we thought it was time to update you with our show list for Spring 2009.
Firstly we would like to express how sad we are that we will not be in Manchester this weekend or Brighton. We have attended both these shows for nearly 10 years and enjoyed them all. But the time came when Tony and Ali could not bear to be apart for any longer (Tony in France and Ali and myself in the UK). So we slimmed down our exposure at the shows so that they could be together - arrgh!!!
We hope to see you all at one of the following shows - (if you have to pick one, I would suggest Paris!! I went last year and it was fantastic).
Exhibitions Spring 2009
FEBRUARY
5 - 8 Créativa - Metz, Le Parc des Expositions, France
12 - 15 L'aiguille en fête - Paris, Port Villette, France
20 - 22 Make It - Farnborough
MARCH
5 - 8 Hobbycrafts - Glasgow, SECC
12 - 15 Hobbycrafts - Birmingham, NEC
19 - 22 Stitch & Creative Crafts - London, Olympia
APRIL
3 - 5 Version Scrap - Paris, Parc Floral, Vincennes, France
16 - 18 Stitch & Creative Crafts - Belfast, Kings Hall
23 - 26 Stitch & Creative Crafts - Shepton Mallet, The Bath & West Showground
Silk Tulips
02/02/2009
With the bad weather coming, I decided that I needed to finish my scarf that I had been crocheting for ages. But it looked rather plain and not very jolly!! So I embroidered these little red tulips using our NEW Hand Dyed Silk Ribbons. The ribbons are a delight to work with and so easy to make these tulips. Tony and I are off to Metz in France this evening, so this scarf will keep me extra warm.
I used the 7mm width to embroider the Tulips, just 3 simple ribbon stitches, for the leaves I used the 4mm width in green and 2 more ribbon stitches slightly longer then normal and a straight stitch for the stem. Very very easy - why not have a go.
We have snow in Dorset! We never have snow here!!!!!!
Caution - Wild Ribbons
01/02/2009
These ribbons are on the Wild Side.
New Collection of Animail Print Ribbons in grosgrain, sheer and satin. We think they are sooooo gorgeously wild!!!!!
I did it!
31/01/2009
I woke up this morning and decided today was the day I was going to tackle my "play" room (as Tony calls it!). It was the only area in the warehouse that had not been put right after the burglary. For almost 2 weeks I have avoided going into my room.
Armed with a cup of tea, I made my way up the stairs. God what a mess, drawers fully open, cupboard doors wide open, everything on the floor, worse than my best ever day crafting!!!
Heating on full blast, windows wide open I went for it. After a while I heard myself saying " OH! I forgot I had that", "I've looked for those everywhere", "Must use those".
Everything is back in order, books on shelves, gadgets and papers in cupboards. Anything missing? Not too sure until I start playing again tomorrow. At least I have blown away the bogey men!!
Happy Customer
30/01/2009
We have just received this email in the office from a Happy Customer. Just a reminder that our January Pack Sale ends at 6pm on Saturday. Thanks for new order Annie, we will have a word with the postman for you!!
"Hi there,
Postman just delivered my recent order of ribbons and I just had to contact you to let you know just how pleased I am with all the ribbons - I shall have such a great time playing with these on my cards.
Have been a bit naughty too ......have just ordered another lot!! Am on a strict ban on more crafting stuff .....but what can a girl do when the ribbons and the prices are soooo fantastic. Just hope the postman arrives whilst hubby is out - fingers crossed. Thanking you
Annie (one very happy customer)"
Ribbon Challenge # 1
30/01/2009
Tina has sent in these wonderful Valentine cards from our Ribbon Challenge # 1. We love the way she has folded the ribbon to create the heart, and then held it in place with a couple of brads - great idea.
Tina
Monique has used yet another technique with her computer, I would never have thought of that. I will have to keep my eye on this one, as Bev has taken a shine to it!!
Monique
To view all the cards from this Challenge then click HERE Looking for the Valentine Ribbons and Buttons? Then click HERE
Thanks Tina & Monique
Milkshake!
29/01/2009
Thought we would share this with you, Bev brought this in this morning to show us. She made it to send off to "Milkshake" TV for her son Sam, also known as Cookie Monster in the office!!. She used a black and white check ribbon around the outside of the picture, which toned in well with the Rory theme. (Sorry we have sold out of this ribbon, it was in the Black & White Pack in the January Pack Sale). Good luck Bev, we will keep our fingers crossed that it is shown on TV.
You have all loved our January Pack Sale, we have despatched thousands of metres of different types and colours of ribbons, this month.
What are you all doing with it? Go on, email info@craftyribbons.com some pictures of your creations, we would love to see what you have been up to and to put them on the blog.
Hand Dyed Silk Ribbon
28/01/2009
Our Hand Dyed Variegated Silk Ribbon is back in stock! Yes it has taken a long time, but we assure you it has been worth the wait.
13 wonderful scrummy colours, and it is a dream to work with. Ali made this delightful little hat. Who else to model it but our little Mollie.
The little pink hat has been knitted and crocheted, then Ali used 3 different colours of the silk ribbon to make the flowers and leaves. The bow has been secured down with french knots also using the silk ribbon. We think it is wicked.
Rachie is back!
27/01/2009
Welcome back Rachie. She rejoined our team yesterday after her short maternity leave to have Mollie. What with the fun of the January Pack Sale and the distress of the break in she decided she missed us. AAHH!!
We had planned to have a big cake, but sadly we put the celebrations on hold as Tony's mother passed away yesterday. Tony and Ali were booked on the night ferry to start their 3 week tour of the French exhibitions starting with Montpellier. They are sorry they will be missing the Creativa show but hope that some of their regular customers will come and see them in Paris in a few weeks time.
Our thoughts are with you Tony. x
Malheureusement c'est pas possible pour nous d'etre au salon á Montpellier cette semaine, á cause de la morte de la mere de Tony.
Ribbon Challenge # 2 FULL
26/01/2009
Wow!!! Our Ribbon Challenge # 2 is full.
We had no idea there were so many Chocoholics out there!!
Sorry if you missed out on this challenge but we have another one coming up soon, so check back regularly.
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