It's here!
20/08/2009
It's here, our ribbon delivery!!! Well most of it.
Eight huge boxes, so heavy that you struggle to lift them, made it half way across the world - together.
Eight boxes passed through customs - together.
Eight boxes made it to the Southampton Hub - together.
BUT......
Only seven boxes were deliveried to Dorset, can anyone tell me why? Southampton to Blandford, at the most 50 miles and 1 box gets lost. So if anyone see's a sad, lonely, lost box on the side of the M3 making it's way to Blandford can you please stop and give it a lift. Don't open it though, as it contains "Rainbows" and I do not want any to escape!!
The really good news is the Mystery ribbons for the new challenge were NOT in the lost box, so they are being posted out today. I must go, as I have lots and lots of new ribbons to play with....
All of a Buzz....
17/08/2009
It would seem that several of you are "All of a Buzz". I emailed the lucky 15 that made it into our new ribbon challenge and here are a few of the emails we got back.
"Thankyou Ali,
I am so looking forward to the 'Mega Challenge'. It is exciting, everytime we have a challenge to have some new ribbons,but now we have the added mystery too, I just can't wait for the ribbons to arrive.
Love Marjorie xx"
"THANK YOU! I can't wait for them to arrive, I'm really nosey!
Jan x"
"Oh hurrah! Fingers crossed the Postie's stop striking long enough to deliver my package! xx"
"Wonderful!!! Thanks so much. Am going to try to do something a bit more complicated than cards this time- but it depends what the theme is. Can't wait to find out."
"yay!!! fab news, look forward to getting my grubby little mitts on them :o)
lotsalove Amanda xxx"
"Hi Ali, this is such great news! I’m so excited now LOL. And I am sure the ribbons will be fabulous. I love all of your ribbons I already have and my wishlist is huuuge.
Heike"
I am really pleased to announce that our ribbon challenge has gone "International" Heike is from Germany YIPPEE! A huge welcome Heike from us all, we hope you enjoy the challenge. A little secret, the ribbons have cleared customs, so should be with us any day.......
My main reason for this post was to tell you we have added another fantastic collection of Bargain Rolls to the site. Have a look at them here
We had several vistors to the warehouse today, they could not believe these ribbons were only 10p a mtr, so I said I would be happy to charge them 20p!!!!
Ribbon Challenge # 8 FULL
17/08/2009
Our Ribbon Challenge # 8 is full.
Sorry if you missed out on this Mega Mystery Ribbon Challenge but the Mystery Ribbons will be on the site sometime soon! So don't forget to check back.
We will have another challenge coming up shortly.
Ribbon Challenge # 8
16/08/2009
SORRY THIS CHALLENGE IS FULL!
Have we got a Mega Challenge this time, BUT it's also a mystery Challenge!
You will not find out what the challenge is until the parcel turns up on your door step. I will give you a few clues:
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You will LOOOOOVE the ribbon!
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There are 26 Mega ribbons in this Challenge, and you will get 1 of them ALL!
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All the ribbons are narrow 3mm to 10mm!
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Satin, Lame, Taffeta, Printed, Plain - so many!
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The ribbons have been themed around ????? (Nope, Not Telling!)
So are you up to our Mystery Ribbon Challenge # 8? We have increased the free bundles of mystery ribbons to give away up to 15 sets. The ribbons are not on the website, they are so NEW they are not even in the warehouse -yet!! All we ask in return for these fantastic ribbons are two cards or projects that use the mystery ribbons PLUS we would like you to decorate the sleeve of the box (shown above) with the ribbons. I will explain more in the letter I send with the ribbons.
If you like Mysteries and want to join in with this challenge and be the first 15 people to see these wicked ribbons, then send us an email to info@craftyribbons.com marked RIBBON CHALLENGE # 8! The first 15 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 our blog and taken to our Exhibitions in the Autumn.
Pitter Patter
13/08/2009
The pitter patter of little feet
Leave behind something dear and sweet
A precious treasure for me to keep
The memories of your little feet.
No, I am not telling you about a little family secret, BUT about my NEW range of ribbons!!
I know I say all my ribbons are gorgeous (well, I think they are!) but this little range IS gorgeous!! Tiny little footprints are set into the grosgrain ribbon, making them adorable. There are 6 soft shades to choose from:
~ White ~ Light Orchid ~ Blue Topaz ~ Candlelight ~ Blue Vapour ~ Powder Pink ~
Each ribbon is printed with three different colours, and amongst the footprints are little scatter stars. They are available in 2¼mtrs per bag for £1 or any 6 bags for £5, which brings the price down to 37p per mtr, which we think is amazing.
I hope you are not getting bored of all the NEW ribbons we are putting on the site. I have today had confirmation, that we will be having a delivery next week - it contains over two hundred thousand metres of ribbon......the best bit is......
......it's ALL NEW! NEW Colours, NEW Designs, NEW Ribbons!!!! I am so excited, how many times a day will I be able to track it?
Is there anyone out there waiting for the next challenge? Or have you all gone on holiday? The new challenge is in one of the boxes that is arriving next week and it is a Mega Challenge ......
Forget-me-not
12/08/2009
These little forget-me-not flowers are one of my favourites. They appear in my garden without me doing anything, although I love gardens, (Tony surprised me with a visit to The Lost Gardens of Heligan a few weeks back), I am not very good at it. One of the legends on how this little flower got its name was as Adam and Eve were leaving the Garden of Eden the little flower cried out "Forget-me-not".
Why am I going on about forget-me-not flowers you ask - we have a NEW collection of ribbons of course!
A 9cm wide single face satin ribbon printed with forget-me-nots. Each ribbon is printed with two different shades of flowers, there are some wicked colour combinations. With 24 base colours to choose from, we are sure you will find a colour you love!
Fresh & Zingy
11/08/2009
This is my NEW Ribbon Bag isn't it wacky?!
It's not fair - Ali guessed the colour of my NEW Ribbon Bag. Even as children she used to do this to me. I think it was the yellow nail varnish that was the big give away!
I had a great weekend, the sun was out and I finally felt warm again. Sydney had been driving us mad about going on a boat, so we took her on a "Yellow" Boat around Brownsea island in Poole harbour. She thought she was on a cruise ship!!!! and just loved the bubbles coming out of the back of the boat. It just seemed to be a yellow, sunny weekend so that when I arrived in the warehouse yesterday, I whizzed around the shelves and selected this sunny collection for my NEW bag. It's even got some new ribbons in it that are not on the website yet - come on Ali get on with it!!!
I had a quick tot up, there is 30mtrs of ribbon in this bag and totals £11.89 and you can have it for £5.00 WOOOHOOO!!! BARGAIN!
Hope you like my new bag.
Bev
Rolls and Rolls
10/08/2009
In this weeks shopping trolley of bargain rolls there are some true stunners.
My favourite is the 50mm wide blue "Mille Fleur" which is just sitting on the bottom part of the trolley. Not only is this ribbon fab but it is also wired - and still only 10p per mtr.
Bev is working on a NEW Bev's Bag, she came into work today wearing yellow, even yellow nail varnish - maybe she was giving me a clue! If you want her current bag then click here to order, but be quick.
I had a much longer post then this, but I pressed the wrong button and just lost the lot - sorry. I am so mad with myself, I will say bye for today.
All worth it!
07/08/2009
I am just rushing out of the office - bet you can't guess what I will be doing?
Yep - buying more ribbon!!!! Before I leave, I wanted to share this email with you, from a happy customer that was in our inbox this morning.
Hello Tony & Ali,
I would just like to thank you so very, very much. I received my order today - everything I order and more.
I would like to say a special thank you for the free gift you also enclosed. Purple is my favourite colour and the ribbons are just beautiful. It really made my day.
I will definitely order again from your company. Your choice of ribbons is extensive and your prompt, professional and friendly service is the icing on the cake.
Thank you again,
Yours sincerely,
Jennifer Hunter
This makes it all worth it!!
Friends
06/08/2009
I received this delightful card from Marjorie yesterday.
It's a thank you card for all the lovely ribbons and the challenges we have given her. Marjorie we should be thanking you, as I said in my post yesterday without all you talented crafters we would not have these challenges. Marjorie the card is super and I love the colouring, you are truly branching out with your card making, and to think you told me you couldn't do stamping!!
I received this blog award from Wilma this morning.
Circle of Friends
Thank you Wilma, and yes we will be at Hobbycrafts at the NEC in November, I too am looking forward to meeting everyone. It's amazing how many friends you make from blogging, I had no idea what it was all about. But I have great fun and when I go away to France (where we have no TV, Telephone or broadband) Tony says I get withdrawal systems!!!!
I hope to be back later with a NEW little range of ribbons - but you never know.
my basket