Strawberry Basket
22/04/2010
Bev came into work the other day feeling very low, so to cheer up I said she could open one of my Challenge parcels. (They always make me smile and feel good.)
The next minute she was running off saying "...this is for me, i'm keeping it. I want". I hadn't even got a glimpse of what was inside the box, so I started chasing her "It's mine, give it back!). I don't know - sisters.
When I finally prized the box from her hands - having had to promise to make her a cup of tea, I saw this....
WOW! What can I say - it is adorable Jenny. The basket is hand woven from paper and the strawberries are also made from paper with little ribbon tops. I can see why Bev WANTED them, and we have not even shown them to Rachie or Syd yet!!!
Jenny sent in this matching card, sorry I just had to photograph that strawberry again, I can not believe it is made from paper.
A complete colour change for Jenny's last creation, the gaps between the ribbon have been filled with something that glitters, very attractive.
I think you are loving this strawberry ribbon, this is an easel card from Tracey and Paul, but it is rather special as it's a photograph. Tracey found a local photographer who would allow them to use his photographs on their cards, and Tracey convinced him to take some strawberry photos. Wicked Tracey, they work perfectly together.
So elegant Tracey and Paul and I love the way you have put the strawberry from the ribbon onto the little T-shirt - very clever.
Don't worry if you have sent in your goodies and I have not shared them yet, they are all waiting in turn for their showcasing.
Till tomorrow....
Strawberry Tarts Today!
21/04/2010
Today we have strawberry tarts, ooh just like the ones you get in France, yummy. Sadly these tarts were sent in by Dorothy and we can not eat them boo hoo!
Can't see the tarts....
... they are on the inside of the card. This late in the day Dorothy I could just tuck into one of those tarts.
What a refreshing card, Dorothy has cut individual strawberries from the ribbon to edge the card - amazing detail.
This is a cheerful card, all those colours, I love the way the strawberry ribbon matches the little girl's hat.
I had forgotten about these fairy characters, and had no idea there was a strawberry fairy, great thinking Dorothy.
Another ATC to add to my collection - thank you.
This creation is more then just a card, have a look.....
... this is the inside, and....
...this is the back. Wow a piece of art, how can you bear to part with these creations Dorothy.
Dorothy tells me that the little girl is called "Strawberry Shortcake" and is a free image, she didn't tell me from where - sorry.
The last items in Dorothy's parcel were for me - to practice my colouring. As you all know I am not very good at it, so practice I will, just like my French!
Thank you for such wonderful strawberry creations Dorothy. I had to chase Bev around the warehouse to get hold of tomorrows showcase - that will keep you guessing!!!
Strawberry Jam
20/04/2010
We are showcasing Wilma's goodies from our ribbon Challenge - Strawberry Shortcake today and she has cooked us up some yummy creations.
Clump Farm Strawberry Jam - is that somewhere down Tin Pot Lane Wilma? Very clever. Not only do we have the jam pot but....
....we have the reciept too. Wilma there is NO WAY I can cook in my NEW kitchen! I have only just worked out how to turn the oven on without the manual!!! But Tony is very partial to Victora sponge with strawberry jam, so it will definately get used.
Oh! This is scrummy, please correct me if I am wrong, but I think it is "Tea bag" folding.
I love the way you have woven the strawberry ribbon Wilma, looks stunning.
Not sure I have confessed this before, but I am a "Note Book Girl", I have hundreds, all shapes and sizes, so this little sweetie will be finding it's way into my private stash! Wilma has stitched the ribbon to create the pleats, then stuck them dowm, ingenious.
Ooooooh and its got room for lists, the girls will tell you all about my lists!
This is rather special too, what a clever use of the ribbon. You have excelled yourself Wilma, some great treasures, we hope they have inspired you to do a little bit of crafting with ribbon.
I will let you into a little secret, only if you read this posting will you know, we are not telling the "world" until tomorrow.
OUR CHRISTMAS RIBBON SALE IS ON THE WEBSITE - CLICK HERE FOR SOME SUPER BARGAINS
All Christmas ribbons in the SALE have been in our main range, but are now retired and we only have small amounts of them left. When they‘re gone, they‘re gone!! Have a good old rummage and be the first to enjoy some great bargains. The prices are fantastic, £1 ribbons down to 20p, 20mtr rolls were £14.00 now only £4.00
We have also started to add the back log of NEW ribbons to the site - NEW 13mm silk ribbons in 10 soft muted victorian colours have joined the range view them HERE
Phew, it has been a busy day.
Friday FREEBIE 16
16/04/2010
I have been looking for this ribbon for absolutely ages, but could only find it in limited colours - that wouldn't do!
What do you think of these?
They are just wicked!!! 26 colours in the range with the stitching on the outer edges in white, black, brown, orange, purple,yellow and orchid. 13mm wide grosgrain ribbon that can be used for card making to dress making. I know I am easliy led, but I fell in love with these ribbons instantly.
Bet you can guess what this weeks Friday FREEBIE is? (Well, that is if I can part with them -tee hee!!!)
Yes, a WANT IT ALL Collection of Saddle Stitch Ribbons - 1mt of each of the 26 colours
All you have to do for a chance to win this fantastic collection is to leave a comment, and these ribbons could be on their way to you next week.
If your comment is being blocked by our spam filters please email the comment to us here craftyribbons@gmail.com and we will add it for you. Your email address will then be verified and you will be able to leave further comments without any hassle.
I am starting to photograph your wonderful creations from the our ribbon Challenge Strawberry Shortcake today, so I will be having fun.
Hope your weekend will be fun packed too.
Strawberries Arrive
15/04/2010
Your Strawberry Shortcake goodies have started to arrive.
As I get so excited about all your creations, I have had to control myself and not rip parcels open - otherwise I end up in a complete mess not knowing who sent what in!!! Then I forget names and make a right mess up of the challenge.
Well that's the plan, until I get an email from Beryl, I just had to have a looksee.....
A is for Ali
A prezzie for me - yes it is for me, because there is no one else in the office starting with an A!!! Isn't it fantastic, I love it.
Many thanks Beryl, I have a new play room at home, so it is going back with me tonight and will take pride of place on my desk.
Great Time
13/04/2010
We had a great time in Paris, even though the hours were long, we still found time to have fun. The exhibition centre is in a park and is surrounded with huge colourful flower beds and open grass lands. Many of you left comments about how wonderful spring time in Paris is, how right you are, it was a pleasure walking to work each morning. The show is small, but very enjoyable and we will look forward to going back next year.
I was so busy before leaving for the show, I forgot to show you the new scrapbook pages. I also forgot to photograph them before hanging them up on the stand! so please excuse the photography.
We have very high stands at this show, so all the scrap pages hang from the front of our stand, as usual they create a lot of interest and many photos were taken. They loved the strawberries or should I say fraise ribbon, as much as we do.
Now on to the Friday FREEBIE.....
The winner this week was chosen by Mollie, she is off to the isles of scilly on holiday later this week. She is going by helicopter (I wonder what she will think of the noise!). So this weeks winner is....
24. Fi
"some yummy strawberries and spring what can be better apart of course from winning these lovely ribbons of course!!
have fun all"
Congratulations Fi you have some scrummy strawberry ribbons coming your way, please email us your address to craftyribbons@gmail.com so we can send you the ribbons. Thanks so much for all your comments, when away from home, it helps with the home sickness!
Bev has launched a NEW Ribbon bag - a little different to her normal style.
Bev's NEW Ribbon Bag - Spring Blooms
Bev has selected each ribbon for their printed flowers (not one polka dot - that must be a first!). I note there are a few ribbons that are not on the website, I do love the Purple and Pink Alliums on the ribbon wrapped around the bag, it has been puff printed so it is slightly raised. You can buy one of Bev's NEW bags by clicking HERE. Still amazing value at only £5.00, remember they will not be around for ever - just until the wind changes and Bev has another whim!!!!!
Great to be back.
Friday FREEBIE 15
08/04/2010
Oh Tony and I had a bit of a shock yesterday. We arrived in Paris and set our stand up, all went smoothly (thanks to the girls). We were feeling quite pleased with ourseleves, we were finished early and had plans for a little bit of window shopping and maybe a cake or two!
Walking back to our car, we heard this kerfuffle behind us, the organiser was running towards us muttering something -"You can not leave the show opens at 6". What tonight, you must be joking, we are shattered, been driving and working all day and dressed in our set up clothes. "Yes, you must come back, we have a VIP evening 6 to 8.30" At this stage I could not understand what Tony was saying -way to fast for me!!!!
So we had a late night and an early start for us this morning, show opened at 9 and will close at 7 this evening. But it's Friday so it must be Friday FREEBIE day!
There is only one thing that we could offer for this weeks prize......
....yeah! Those wonderful scrummy Strawberry Shortcake ribbons.
If anyone would like a WANT IT ALL collection then all you have to do to enter this weeks Friday FREEBIE is leave a comment. We will pick the winner on TUESDAY next week (not the normal MONDAY)
If your comment is being blocked by our spam filters please email the comment to us here craftyribbons@gmail.com and we will add it for you. Your email address will then be verified and you will be able to leave further comments without any hassle.
Hope you all have a fantastic weekend.
Button madness
06/04/2010
I had forgotten it was half term this week and the little kiddies were off school, pre school and nursery! Trying to re-stock our button trays for our next show in Paris this week, has been at nightmare today. Everytime I put buttons in their little trays, little fingers either had to have a play or they were removed completely - I was getting nowhere fast! I gave up and will try early tomorrow morning.
No one wanted to have their pictures taken today, so it was down to Rachie. The winner of this weeks Friday FREEBIE is......
......no 29. Charlotta
Well done Charlotta, please email us your address to craftyribbons@gmail.com so we can send you the selection of Crafty Momments Ribbon Cards. It's good that Rachie picked no.29, Charlotta took part in the Cherry Pie Challenge but her ribbons never arrived - we think that her postman ate them!!!!
Thanks to everyone that left a wonderful comment, it has been good catching up with you all. We had a good Easter, hope you did too. wasn't yesterday a wonderful day, the beach was fantastic although extremely windy - just what I needed to blow the cobwebs away.
Linda emailed me some pictures of Esme (the little chick she used on her challenge cards). Wow has she changed!!!!
And this is Denzil (I think), Linda says he likes getting in on the act, but makes rather a wally of himself!
Thanks Linda and I love their Easter Ribbons!
Ribbon Challenge # 14 FULL
05/04/2010
Thanks to all your emails, Ribbon Challenge # 14 "Strawberry Shortcake" is FULL.
Sorry if you missed out on this challenge but we have another one coming up soon, so check back regularly.
I am off to the beach and a little lookout cafe on a hill over looking the beach - ummmh I wonder if they will have any shortcakes!!
Forgot to mention that we will pick the Friday FREEBIE winner tomorrow, when everyone is back at work.
Ribbon Challenge # 14
05/04/2010
SORRY THIS CHALLENGE IS FULL
Strawberry Shortcake anyone?
This is our NEW ribbon for our next Challenge, anybody want to have a play with some delicious strawberry ribbons?
If so, then we have 10 free bundles of "Strawberry Shortcake" ribbons to give away. All we ask in return for these ribbons are two cards or projects that use the ribbons around a Strawberry theme.
The ribbons can be used to enhance all forms of crafts - card making, projects, ATC's. If you are up to the challenge, then send us an email to craftyribbons@gmail.com marked RIBBON CHALLENGE # 14
The first TEN to reply will be sent an email requesting address details so we can send your free ribbons! Your finished cards and projects will be posted onto the blog.
Just look at these wonderful NEW ribbons.
Seven scrummy colours, good enough to eat!
Have a great day
my basket