Challenge # 75

HELLO Carol here.......Welcome back to our new look blog, not much different to be honest Ali just tweeked it a little BUT you will notice our lovely friendly faces in the sidebar so now you can put a face to the name. 

The other thing which has changed is our challenge themes you will notice over the next few weeks they will stay mostly the same theme on certain weeks , I'm sure you will get the just of how the themes go.
Now we also had a DT call going  on...Thank you to everyone who took part, Its always a had descision to make as you are all so talented , but we did eventually so we would like to say a big hello to
Lynsey and Christelle
They will be joining in with our DT very soon.

Now for our first challenge of the New Year we have ALL our  FAB design team joining in with Many different styles of inspiration for you.  

Our theme this week is

 ANYTHING GOES WITH RIBBON    

The prize this week is 

the bluebell selection of spring ribbons

 

So lets see  the wonderful projects the DT have made for this week

CAROL

Baby Pom Pom blanket

USING Crafty Ribbons Buttons from HERE and organza ribbon from HERE 

DAWN

Altered box

Using Wide satin ribbon HERE, wire edged ribbon HERE and plain satin ribbon HERE

Rebecca

Using Cotton Ribbon in oatmeal

Cebelica

Using Micro dot ribbon - white



Kelly 

Using 10mm cotton reels and Sew on

Anke

used mini heart and let it snow ribbons

Marianne

using velvet ribbon

Gretha 

using Swiss Dots and Seam Binding

Laura

  

using lace, loopy cord, satin ribbon, buttons and Crafty Ribbons exclusive macaron ribbon.

Ali

Silk ribbons

La Vikinga

Using yellow Summer Breeze Ribbon and

heart shaped buttons

Kate

using ribbons from jam pot - Blueberry

Elaine

Using Nautical Ribbons and matching Nautical Button

Bonnie

WOW these look fantastic don't you think

Now its over to you.

Please link up your creation with Mr linky  below 

and dont forget to check out the rules in the sidebar.

Enjoy your day 

x CR team x

DT CALL / NOW CLOSED

Happy Sunday ....Hope you haven't forgotten about us here at CRAFTY RIBBONS, Our new challenges for this year start on the 6th Feb so please add this to your diary and remember to come  back and join in with our challenges. We will be having a few changes but i am sure you will enjoy them !! 

BUT

first we need another member or two so we would love to here from anyone who wants to commit

 to a  DESIGN TEAM  and who loves ribbon!!

Mission Statement

Enjoy working with ribbon - this is paramount.

Promote Crafty Ribbons - we stock a lot of ribbon BUT our EXCLUSIVE ribbon is what sets us apart from other ribbon companies.  So using our EXCLUSIVE ribbon on your creations will give us a greater exposure.

Inspirational with Ribbon - let the ribbon do the talking. 

                                   Must be fun   make the challenges simple and clear. 

 Even if you have never been on a  Design Team before you can still apply. 
The DT call runs from today for two weeks so be quick ....All you need to do is attach a new card or creation that shows your creativity with ribbon at your best ,we would love to have all types of crafters showing an interest. so dont be shy!!!

Link up below and let people know about our DT call in your post 
                                                                GOOD LUCK
                                                                  X Carol X

Winner post Challenge # 74

We hope you all have a fantastic 2014.

It is time to choose our TOP 3 and Winner for our last challenge which was Anything goes with ribbon 
We had a lot of fabulous creations, thank you to everyone who played along.
Our Random org winner is

Helen

CONGRATULATIONS Helen

Please e-mail Carol for the prize details

carolcroft7@btinternet.com

and please take your badge to display on  your blog

Now our TOP 3 has been chosen by me Ali  this week

kbrandy4

Monica

Cazzy

 Congratulations these are all fantastic creations,
I love the way the ribbon has been used on each creations

  Here is your badge to display proudly on your blog

Our design team are taking January off.  As you can imagine all the advent creations took up a lot of creative juices.  They need to rest and re charge their batteries. 
We will all be back on the 6th February, and I do mean the WHOLE Team, more ribbon creations then you have ever seen before.

Don't forget today is the day we announce the winners of our Advent, so why not pop on over to our Inspiration blog and see if you are a winner!

http://craftyribbonsinspiration.blogspot.co.uk/

Ali, Carol and the team x

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Just a quick post to say THANK YOU for all you support and comments you share for the Crafty Ribbons team. We all wish you a Wonderful Christmas and Good health and Happiness for 2014 and lots of creative moments.....

We will be back in the NEW YEAR

BEST WISHES 

carol and the DT  

Challenge #74

Challenge # 74

Hello everyone  It's me Ali hosting the Challenge today.
Have you been following all the wonderful inspiration from our Design team on our Inspiration blog?
If you have a spare moment do pop over and have a look, they really are amazing ideas.
Not forgetting we have a different sponsor everyday with fab prizes to be won.

Today's challenge is the last for 2013,  and the theme is

ANYTHING Goes with ribbons

The prize will be........

............ooooh do tell what you would spend the voucher on.

Lets give you a little idea of what can be made with ribbon,
the Design Team have been extra busy.

Carol
 

Using our Exclusive Owl toppers and a selection of ribbons from the same range.

Ali

Using  Red Snowman, lime polka dot, Snowflake and Happy Christmas Go Grosgrain and 3mm satin

Anke

Kelly

Karen

Using Winter Scene Christmas Ribbons.

Elaine

Rebecca

 

La Vikinga

using: Christmas Owl Ribbon 

Kate

Marianne

Laura

using tag ribbon, 3mm grosgrain and red.

WOW that is a vast array of ideas and inspiration, thank you girls.

We would love for you to join in with us,

please link up below 

 Closing date for entries - 6pm (uk time) Wednesday 18th Dec

Only 5 new creations will be eligible, no backlinking allowed

The Design Team are now having a Christmas break and will be back in the New Year, with fully charged batteries and bursting with fresh new ideas to use ribbons

BUT DO NOT forget the Crafty Advent is running on our Inspiration blog.
We will announce the winners on the 2nd January along with all the winners from the Advent.

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas,
Crafty Ribbons, Ali, Carol and the team x

Challenge # 73

Hi again..Carol here, How are you all getting on with your Christmas cards.... if you need some inspiration why not pop on over to the Inspiration blog for Crafty Ribbons and also join in the daily Christmas Advent event for a chance to win some fab sponsor prizes,

Now Today also see's a new challenge start here at the Crafty Ribbon blog and the theme this week is 

SPOTS  or  STRIPES...

I am sure you can get one of these two in on your Christmas crafting, 

The prize is a selection of Dottie ribbon, colours may vary

Here is what the fab DT came up with for your Inspiration 

Marianne

Using Happy Christmas saddle stitch cherry

Karen

Using Christmas Sentiment Ribbons.

Laura
using swiss dots

Gretha
using Sheer Puff Dots

Kate

using swiss dots and velvet ribbon

Anke




Cebelica
Using 25 mm white satin ribbon

Ali
Using the New England Christmas ribbons

What fabulous creations ladies, 

we would love for you to join in with us,

please link up below 

 Closing date for entries - 6pm (uk time) Wednesday 11th Dec

Only 5 new creations will be eligible,no backlinking allowed

Also don't forget if you pop over to the Crafty Ribbons Company Blog here you can enter the Friday Freebie,every Friday Ali and Tony offer ribbon for some lucky person to win,all you have to do is leave a comment on the Friday freebie post it's easy so why not check it out as well........

Don't forget about the other fab Christmas event over on the CR Inspiration blog too

x Carol and the team x

Winners post challenge 72

Hi there....Its time to choose our TOP 3 and Winner for last weeks challenge which was Anything goes with ribbon, Fabulous creations again this week. Thank you to everyone who played along.we had lots and lots of entries.
Our Random org winner is #137 Lucy Patrick

CONGRATULATIONS Lucy

Please e-mail me carol  

carolcroft7@btinternet.com

and please take your badge to display on  your blog

Now our TOP 3 has been chosen by  Anke

76 Sanja 

77 Tracey

84 Irene

 Congratulations these are all fantastic

  Here is your badge to display proudly on your blog

Our new challenge starts tomorrow remember to come back and check out what challenge it is for another chance to win some gorgeous ribbons.
x Carol and the team x