Summer fun .....

Scroll down or click here for the August colour challenge (use red) and you have until this evening to get your project entered -We have two fabulous prizes for our lucky winner from Lili Of The Valley and Ribbon Girl

'On the Edge' by DT Silvie Z  - on this fun card Silvie used white WOC Cherry blossom, hip rose buds, 10mm open rose, Ivory Aster Daisy, a Fairy wishes Glass bottle, Self Adhesive Ivory silk pearl heart, Blue self adhesive pearls, 8mm Pastel blue pearl brad (from the 42pcs mixed pack) all from 

     

We'll be back late this evening with the winner of the August Colour Challenge and at 9am on Sunday the Ribbon Girl August 'Magnolia Only' challenge begins - see you then

Mary x

A touch of red .......

Scroll down or click here for the August colour challenge (use red) and here are more cards with a touch of red to inspire you - you have until Saturday to get your project in

A nautical birthday card by DT Jane Johnson who coloured using only grey Copics  to make it look like a black and white photograph, then added 'Chantal' Lace, ivory button twine, ivory rolled rose, WOC antique blue cherry blossom, starfish charm, RG 15mm red rose, and some pink pleated satin ribbon

  

By Mandy

 

Mandy used  red gingham buttons, red gingham ribbon, natural button twine

  

Jane Millard

Jane used red candy stripe ribbon, medium red polka dot button, ruby red Kort & Godt rolled rose, white cherry blossom, 15mm red paper rose and pearls from Christmas Mix pack

  

See you tomorrow with more fabulous projects!

Mary x   

   

   

Vintage style Christmas card ...

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Vintage style criss-cross Christmas card using Pion papers, 'Joanne' ivory vintage style lace and ivory faux silk ribbon. 

For her flower arrangement Mary used WOC ivory wild rose and hip rosebuds, Kort & Godt cream chrysanths, ivory gypsophalia, medium red berries and some stems from a ivory pearl and crystal branch

For the card inside the pocket, she added 75mm 'Abigail' flat lace, more of the 'Joanne' lace, a piece of natural colour faux hessian ribbon which she frayed, medium brown hemp twine, Kort & Godt cream chrysanths and a snowflake charm.   All of the lace, flowers, berries, ribbon, twine, charms and embellishments are from

  

I'll be back tomorrow with another lovely card

Mary x   

A card, some cushions and a cake ....

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'Sitting Princess' by DT Katie Kempton  in Canada who used WOC Lily flower, pink Canterbury rose, 10mm pale pink open rose, blue fluted edge sheer ribbon, 20mm Angelica ivory tulle lace, 8mm Rebecca cluny lace, ivory jute ribbon, iridescent crystal bead stem all from 

and if you're looking for some sewing inspiration just look at these gorgeous ring cushions made by our customer Pauline (who doesn't have a blog) aren't they fabulous?  Pauline used pearl and diamante embellishments and ribbons from The Ribbon Girl - thanks for sharing Pauline!

     

and before I go,  just had to say that the ribbon we supplied to one of our mega talented cake decorator customers was featured in this weeks' 'Hello' magazine!! Congratulations to Samantha Pilling on having your fabulous bespoke wedding cake you designed, baked and decorated for the gorgeous Emma Noble and Conrad Baker featured in the magazine!!

'll be back soon to share more projects!

Mary x

A criss cross pocket card ......

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Another fabulous criss-cross card from Teresa Allday who added 32mm Pure Silk Lavender Ribbon, Angelica Lace,  Lilac Hemp Twine, Key Charm, Lilac Self Adhesive Pearls and Stardust Stickles all from

Teresa has a very useful tutorial  on how she makes criss-cross cards on her blog

    

See 

I'll be back tomorrow with another gorgeous project from the Ribbon Girl Design Team

Mary x   

August Colour Challenge ...

Here we go with another colour challenge at the Ribbon Girl and this month we want to see your red projects

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We have two fabulous prizes for our lucky winner from Lili Of The Valley and Ribbon Girl

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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 24th August, 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

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By Mary G

(Mary used: red fabric hydrangea (and stitched black sequins in the centre), white daisy, 15mm red roses, white wooden picket fence, 7mm red satin ribbon, 30mm white cotton lace)

by Jenny

(Jenny used: Cherries Charm, 15mm Red Roses, Mixed Dahlia Raspberry Delight, 25mm Red/Cream Rustic Gingham, Pearl Button Mixture, Cream Kort and Godt Flowers, Cheescloth, Red Button Twine, Star Dust Stickles)

by Yuri

(Yuri used: Diamante Heart Large, Rolled Paper Roses Ruby Red Kort & Godt, Beaded Stamen White/White, 12mm Pearl Ivory Flower Shape Flatbacks, Red Button Twine, Pearls Sugar and Spice Self Adhesive, 12mm White Scallop Flat Lace, Aster Ivory (Chrysanthemum))

by Alby

(Alby used: Isabelle lace, pink pleasted satin ribbon, rolled paper roses, seam binding, dewdrops)

by Mandy

(Mandy used: Keyring, Camper Van Charm, Small Dotty Button, 16mm Red/White Spot Grosgrain Ribbon)

by Gina

(Gina used: Medium Red Polka Dot Button, 4mm Red Round Head Pins, 50mm Emily Embroidered Tulle Lace, 15mm Red Paper Roses, Red Button Twine, 40mm Red & White Gingham, 10mm Jingle Bells, Ruby Red Kordt & Godt Flower, Medium Red Berries)

by Kath

(Kath used: Venetian Red Seam Binding, Ivory Floral Resin Flatbacks,Twine)

(Kath used: Venetian Red Seam Binding, Chantilly Blooms Red-burgundy, Self Adhesive Red Gems, Glossy Accents, Twine)

by Franz

(Franz used: Rose Organza Pale Ivory, Rolled Paper Roses Ruby Red Kort & Godt, 5 metres Venetian Red Seam Binding, 10mm Red Tiny Pom Pom Bobble Trim, Red 15mm Paper Roses 15mm, 3mm Pale Ivory Pearl Bead, Picket Fence White, Cherry Blossom White)

by Anne

(Anne used: Flatback pearls, tulle, red velvet lace, zigzag cotton lace, Kort & Godt rolled roses, medium red berries, ivory beaded berries, stickles)

by Andrea

(Andrea used: felt reindeer, 50mm faux hessian, red & ivory reindeer ribbon)

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