Tuesday, 17 September 2013

A round thank you card and some new flowers ...

Please click here for the September Colour Challenge - Peach/Orange



by DT Franz of Italy


What a cute image Franz has coloured!  For this gorgeous round  'thank you' card Franz used  WOC 20mm Peach/Autumn Gold open roses, pink tulip flowers plus a flower from the Marshmallow Mixed Dahlia pack then finished off with pearls from the peaches and cream pack all from


Mixed Dahlia Marshmallow Mix Peach/Autumn Gold 20mm Open Rose Pearls Peaches and Cream Self Adhesive  

Ladies we've got some new flowers in the store today - see below


a pack of 9 pink wild blossom flowers - one of these added to your flower arrangement will add a beautiful focal point - these flowers are made from 100% recycled cotton pulp! They are not too big and not too small and they have no wires on the back - and here is the link to the store

see you tomorrow
Mary x

Sunday, 15 September 2013

September Colour Challenge ...

The September Colour Challenge is 'Peach/Orange' as shown in this inspirational photo


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We have two fabulous prizes for our lucky winner  a £10 voucher from our very generous friends at  Lili Of The Valley and  a £10 voucher from Ribbon Girl




As usual our rules are very simple - please create a new project following the colour theme of the challenge, no back linking to older projects, blog about it mentioning this challenge then use the InLinkz button at the bottom of this post to leave a link to your project. One lucky winner will be chosen at random when the challenge closes on Saturday 21st September, 9PM (UK time)

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Our Design Team have created some fabulous projects to inspire you and remember that all the products listed below the projects can be found in the Ribbon Girl online store

by Jenny

(Jenny used: Materials: Peach Seam Binding, 18mm 'Katherine' Ivory Scallop Fine cluny Lace, 25mm Hermione Ivory vintage Style fine Cluny Lace, Chrysanth Cream Kort and Godt, Small Beaded Berries Peach, Cherry Blossom Peach, Rolled Paper Roses Pale Peach, Cosmos Dairy Flower Ripe Peach, Natural Button Twine)

by Mary G

(Mary used: Cream daisy, ivory and peach cherry blossom, autumn gold roses, 25mm ivory fine vintage style lace, bronze bird cage charm, 15mm diamante and pearl embellishment)

by Yuri

(Yuri used: Small Beaded Berries Peach, Beaded Ivory Gypsophalia, Daisy Pale Peach, Peach/Autumn Gold 20mm Open Rose, Carnation Peach, Cheesecloth and White Seam Binding(self coloured), 17mm 'Faye' Ivory Vintage Style Lace, Light Brown Hemp Twine)

by Mandy


(Mandy used: Peach Tulle, Peach Seam Binding, Natural Button Twine, Peaches & Cream Self-Adhesive Pearls)

by Kath


(Kath used: Peach Seam Binding, Peaches & Cream Pearls, Small Vintage Key, Peach Open Roses, Ivory Guipure Lace)

by Gina

(Gina used: 50mm Faux Hessian Natural colour, 38mm Ivory Guipure Lace, Peach Tulle, 15mm Orange No 57 Check Gingham, 40mm Daisy Cream, Cherry Blossom Peach, Peach/Autumn Gold 20mm Open Rose, Peaches and Cream Self Adhesive Pearls, Bronze Colour Vintage Style Small Key, 15mm Pearl and Diamante Embellishment)

by Anne

(Anne used: Peaches and cream self adhesive pearls, Pearl flourishes, Kort & Godt rolled roses, Kort & Godt chrysanth, Peach tulle, American seam binding, Button twine, Ivory lace with pearl trim, Flower charm)

by Jane M

(Jane used: Peachy Pink Taffeta Ribbon, peach daisy, peach cherry blossom, orange spotty button, Orange Candy check ribbon, Peaches and cream pearls, White tulip)

by Franz

(Franz used: Rolled Paper Roses Pale Peach Kort & Godt,  Peach Seam Binding, Cherry Blossom Peach, Pearls Peaches and Cream Self Adhesive, 38mm Ivory Guipure Lace)

by Alby

(Alby used: Cotton picot lace, pleated satin ribbon, white cotton lace, carnation, cherry blossom and rose flowers, seam binding and Zva crystal swirl)

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Saturday, 14 September 2013

Christmas giveaway winner .....

The winner of the Christmas giveaway 
38mm Wired Gold Stripe/Glitter Mesh Ribbon 38mm Wired Red Glitter Spot

chosen at random is


please email us Lorraine so we can arrange to have your prize sent off to you!
(all prizes must be claimed within 7 days)

and please join us on Sunday morning at 9am for the Ribbon Girl September Colour Challenge

see you then!
Mary x

Ribbon Fairy with blue hair ...

Please pop back this evening to find out who won the Christmas giveaway

Have you ever fancied a different colour for your hair? how about blue?

Photo: Ribbons Fairy with fabulous blue hair by DT Franz - who used Dusky Blue 30mm Wild Rose, Lilac 20mm Open Rose WOC, Rose Organza Pale Ivory,  Blue Silky Crush Ribbon, 15mm Blue Crystal & Diamante Embellishment, 38mm Ivory Guipure Lace and white cheesecloth all from http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/index.php

Ribbons Fairy with fabulous blue hair by DT Franz - who used Dusky Blue 30mm Wild Rose, Lilac 20mm Open Rose WOC, Rose Organza Pale Ivory, Blue Silky Crush Ribbon, 15mm Blue Crystal & Diamante Embellishment, 38mm Ivory Guipure Lace and white cheesecloth all from


 15mm Blue Crystal & Diamante Embellishment Rose Organza Pale Ivory  
Dusky Blue 30mm  Wild Rose Lilac 20mm Open Rose WOC

see you later
Mary x

Friday, 13 September 2013

Cotton Twill back in stock and Tilda is in the garden ...

Scroll down or click here for the Christmas Giveaway

24mm Natural Cotton Twill Tape
Look what's back in stock  -  1" natural colour cotton twill tape - perfect for apron ties, making bag handles, and oodles of crafty projects too!

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A now here's a beautiful card by Jenny Hodges

Photo: Tilda in the Garden  by DT Jenny Hodges who added 50mm Emily Embroidered Tulle Lace, 25mm Ecru Satin Ribbon, a Kort & Godt Cream Chrysanth, some cheesecloth and a Watering Can & Trowel Charm all from http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/ and not forgetting the all important double sided sticky tape we all use - The Ribbon Girl has loads of the 6mm tape in stock

'Tilda in the Garden' by DT Jenny Hodges who has coloured Tilda so well.  She has very carefully stitched the edges of her layers - if only I was as neat!!  Jenny added cheesecloth, 50mm Emily Embroidered Tulle Lace, 25mm Ecru Satin Ribbon, a Kort & Godt Cream Chrysanth, a watering can charm and a trowel charm all from 

25mm Ecru Satin Berisford No 45  Chrysanth Cream Kort & Godt Watering Can with Handle Charm  
and not forgetting the all important double sided sticky tape we all use - The Ribbon Girl has loads of the 6mm tape in stock and it's only £0.95 for a 5metre roll

5metres of 6mm Sticky Tape

see you all tomorrow,
Mary x

Thursday, 12 September 2013

Birthday cake ......

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Birthday TIme

This beautiful birthday card by DT Debbie Dolphin was showcased this week on the Weekly Scrapper blog  - well done Debbie!

Debbie used LOTV papers and the “Cake Glorious Cake,” image.  She added an Antique Mauve Anenome Flower, cheesecloth, ivory beaded berries, 'Gemma' dusky pink floral lace, pink hemp twine, 'Chantal' ivory lace, rusty jingle bells, 'Jacqueline' ivory fine vintage style lace all from


Gemma Dusky Floral Rusty Jingly Bells Small Beaded Berries Ivory Pk


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Have you seen the gorgeous vintage style sparkly brooches which are new in? here are a couple

'Princess' Vintage Style Pearl & Diamante Brooch 'Duchess' Vintage Style Pearl & Crystal Brooch

These fabulous large brooches are studded with imitation pearls and gems - use them as costume jewellery, on bridal accessories, or add a bit of elegant sparkle to your celebration or wedding cakes!

I'll be back tomorrow with more 
Mary x

Wednesday, 11 September 2013

It was Summer Time ....

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Photo: 'Summer Time' by DT Sara who added 'Lillian' fine cotton lace, ivory hip rosebuds, ivory cosmos daisy, ivory beaded berries, ivory cherry blossom, white lily, resin dove, ivory crystal pearl stems, cream pom pom trim, ivory 10mm rose, Limoges blue seam binding all from http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/

'It's Summer Time' by DT Sara  or at least it was Summertime until last  week - it's been feeling very chilly these last few days and I have to admit to putting the central heating on in the evenings!  Sara added 'Lillian' fine cotton lace, ivory hip rosebuds, white cosmos daisy, ivory beaded berries, ivory cherry blossom, white lily, resin dove, ivory crystal pearl stems, cream pom pom trim, ivory 10mm rose, Limoges blue seam binding all from


Pearl and Crystal Branch (Ivory)  Cream Medium Pom Pom Trim 95mm Creamy Ivory 'Lillian' Fine Cotton Lace

see you tomorrow! 

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Card with a Seed Packet

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By Becky
Photo: Lovely shaped card with Tilda and a cute seed packet by DT Becky who added 5mm self adhesive pearls, Kort & Godt dusty blue rolled roses and cream chrysanths, pale ivory rose organza ribbon, WOC white tulips, 100mm wide Camilla ivory flat lace and stardust stickles all from http://www.ribbongirl.co.uk/catalog/index.php

Lovely shaped card with a beautifully coloured Tilda with her basket of blueberries and a cute seed packet by DT Becky who added 5mm self adhesive pearls, Kort & Godt dusty blue rolled roses and cream chrysanths, pale ivory rose organza ribbon, WOC white tulips, 100mm wide Camilla ivory flat lace and stardust stickles  all from The Ribbon Girl


100mm 'Camilla' Ivory Flat Lace Rolled Paper Roses Dusty Blue Kort & Godt Rose Organza Pale Ivory

I'll be back tomorrow with another inspirational project
Mary