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!!

 

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....

We have had a very busy day at the show.  Lots of customers popping on the stand to say hello. Denise Farrar even arrived with a prezzie for us!  I had spoken to her during the week and she had ordered some of our new "Love Chocolate" ribbons.  She mentioned she had a wonderful CD full of chocolates and the ribbon would be perfect to go with it.

The chocolates go all the way round!!

Thanks Denise, this card is really good enough to eat!

Not only do I love chocolate but I also have a thing for shoes.  During my tour of the show I came across these gorgeous shoes, not sure how comfortable they would be for standing up all day at the show!!

Maybe these little slippers would be better.

These shoes and slippers are part of a display of recycled items in the "Sewing for Pleasure" hall.  They have been made from broken china plates.  What a great idea.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Marjorie has been busy using our ribbons on her cards, and sent us these pics.  She is new to card crafting and joins in on our ribbon challenges.

This card was made for her friend who loves Tigers - what fantastic colours, and the ribbon looks great too! Wild Ribbons can be found HERE

This second card was made from a scrap of Laura Ashley fabric.  When Marjorie was first given the fabric she thought it was too small to do anything with.  But like all good crafters she stashed it away!!

This has worked really well, the idea would also work for a Mothers Day Card.  Ribbons are from the "Love Chocolate" Collection HERE

Thank you for sharing these with us Marjorie they are fantastic, and please thank your son for showing you how to send them!

Ali has come back from Glasgow with a cold, and is feeling rather under the weather - arrgh!! We promise to be kind to you today Ali and make you lots of cups of tea.

Look at these great boxes that Beryl has made using our ribbonboxes.

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.

Emma sent us this picture of her recently made Ribbon Christmas Tree - magic!

Thank you Emma for sharing your idea.

If you have made some cards using ribbons or buttons, why not share them with us all.  Email us a photo to info@craftyribbons.com.  Or post photos to Crafty Ribbons, 3 Beechwood, Clump Farm, Tin Pot Lane, Blandford Dorset DT11 7TD.  We would all love to see them.