Sunday 26 October 2014

October Magnolia Only Challenge ...

Wow we've got the last challenge of October to share with you all today - where is this year going to? We're thundering along and Christmas is just around the corner which is why we've gone all sparkly with our Magnolia only challenge theme

Photo: Breast Cancer Care  -  This beautiful Magnolia card by the renowned crafter Debbie Dolphin is being auctioned to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Care Charity - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Handcrafted-Magnolia-Card-For-Breast-Cancer-/111495819570?ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:GB:1123  please click on the photo for more information about the card itself and if you don't wish to bid yourself, please share this post with your friends because we all know someone affected by this, thank you  eBay for Charity item
Before we share the Design Team projects we'd just like to give our support to our dear friend and design team member Debbie Dolphin. Debbie has created a stunning card and she is auctioning it to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Care charity. Every penny that her card makes will go to the charity, you can find all the details on her blog. or you can go directly to the Ebay site http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Handcrafted-Magnolia-Card-For-Breast-Cancer-/111495819570?ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:GB:1123  

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So, our Magnolia Only challenge this week is to add sparkle

Of course it is our MAGNOLIA challenge so you obviously need to use a Tilda or Edwin stamp or a Doohickey die, and of course we have two fabulous prizes from our regular sponsors - a Magnolia stamp all the way from the home of Edwin and Tilda kindly donated by Magnolia of Sweden and a £10 voucher towards a spending spree at The Ribbon Girl



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Our usual rules apply - make a new project please that fits the current challenge (add sparkle), no backlinking to older projects, then blog about it mentioning this challenge and use the InLinkz button at the end of the post to leave your link. The challenge closes at 9PM on Saturday 1st November (the prize will be redrawn if it isn't claimed after one week) Remember that all the products listed below each project can be found in the Ribbon Girl online store
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Our regular Design Team have been joined by a few friends again this month - it seems that everyone likes adding  a little sparkle to their projects ;)

(Tracy used 17mm Laila white fine vintage style lace, WOC 30mm blue wild roses, 20mm roses, Berries, Seam Binding, Twine, Oval Pearl bead string and a rhinestone, Christmas Tree charm)





(Yulis added a diamante musical note charm)



by Mary

(Mary used: 10mm double row ivory pearl trim, pale pink faux silk, 15mm pearl and diamante embellishment, pink velvet lace, pink organza rose trim, pink 30mm wild roses, 20mm open roses, Kort and Godt pale pink rolled rose, pink starburst stamens, fuschia pink 10mm open roses and pink picot edge satin ribbon)

(Close up of the box, Mary used a new lace corner, 10 and 20mm open roses and pink picot edge satin)



by Katie


(Katie used WOC blue and pale lemon pretty blossom flowers, med/large cream lily flower, 8mm Rebecca ivory cluny lace, 16mm Lyra white Guipure lace, natural hemp twine, Gutermann white top stitching thread, white tulle, 3mm sticky tape, white heart pin, 3mm s/a white flatback pearls)



(remember to visit Debbie's blog to find out how you can bid to own this beautiful card and help Debbie raise funds for Breast Cancer)

(Debbie used: Heart Diamante Pink Embellishment, Ballerina Pink Tu-Tu Tulle Ribbon, 100mm Camilla Ivory Flat Lace, Rose Organza Ribbon Ivory(Coloured with Distress Ink Victorian Velvet), 3mm Irridescent sparkle bead String, 12mm Amanda Ivory Scallop Flat Lace and Pale Pink 10mm Open Roses)



by Jane


(Jane used: used 12 row faux diamante trim)


by Silvie

(Silvie used: 7mm Grape Satin Berisford ribbon,20mm white scallop venise guipure lace, Pink Cherry blossom flowers, Lilac roses, White paper flower from Mixed Dahlia white pack, Cheesecloth, Wooden Heart (painted in white), Pink tulip and White seam binding)

(Teresa used: 25mm Honey Gold Satin Ribbon, Gutterman Top Stitch Thread, Liberty Bells, Gold Metallic Twine, Daisy-May Skating Bronze Charm, Stickles Stardust, 4mm Ivory Pearl String and Winter Frosted Cones)

by Becky
( Becky used: 6mm white pearl trim, white pearl and rose organza, shiny red berries, red top stitch thread, white lilies, white hat pins, white sweetheart blossoms, 5mm self adhesive pearls, frosted brown cones, and stardust stickles)
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Saturday 25 October 2014

Winner of October Colour Challenge ...

The winner of the Ribbon Girl October Colour Challenge'White' as chosen by random.org
is


number 28 and that's you Janice



Once again we are so lucky to be sponsored by the very generous
  Lisa and Laila at LOTV and also The Ribbon Girl who are offering one randomly chosen winner  prizes of:

Please email us within 7 days Janice or forfeit these fabulous prizes!

Crafters please pop back on Sunday morning at 9am for the Ribbon Girl Magnolia Only Challenge and news of how you can help Debbie Dolphin raise some cash for a very worthwhile charity!

Sunday 19 October 2014

October Colour Challenge ...

It's Sunday again which means it's another challenge here at The Ribbon Girl.  This week it is our Colour Challenge and we would like to see your WHITE projects. Once again we are so pleased to say that we are sponsored by Lisa and Laila at LOTV and also The Ribbon Girl who are offering one randomly chosen winner  prizes of:


This challenge will run for 1 week and closes at 9PM UK time on Saturday 25th October. Our usual rules apply - create a new project (please no backlinking to old projects), blog about it mentioning this challenge then leave a link using the InLinkz button at the bottom of this post. The prize will be redrawn if the winner does not claim it after 1 week of the winner being identified on this blog
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Our talented Design Team have been busy yet again creating inspiring projects, check out their own blogs for more details about their projects and remember all the products listed below each project can be found in the Ribbon Girl online store

by Jenny


Materials - 16mm White Plain Grosgrain, 50mm Ophelia Ivory Embroidered Lace, Wooden Snowflake button, White Button Twine, Sweetheart blooms, Kort and Godt Rolled White Roses, White Cherry Blossom.

Mixed Media Canvas
Darjeeling White Blossom Flowers, Ivory 20mm Open Rose, Wooden Tag, Wooden Hearts, Lace Patches, White Seam Binding, White Diamond Guipure Lace, Alice White Flower Lace, Buttons

Yuri added 38mm 'Grace' Ivory Guipure Lace, 12mm 'Amanda' Ivory Scallop Flat Lace, Diamante Star Buckle Slide, Stephanotis White, 8mm Pearl Ivory Flat Backs, 5mm Pearls Ivory Self Adhesive, White No 80 Gutterman Top Stitch Thread, Cheesecloth, Stardust Stickles


 
 Gail started with empty pin wheels and added white seam binding ribbon, Elizabeth white fine vintage style lace, white guipure lace, white hat pins, a diamante snowflake and lots of 5mm clear self adhesive gems!



Mary used white Wedding Bells vintage style cotton lace, white satin ribbon, 6mm white flat back pearl trim, 3mm white pearls,  White Mixed Dahlia to colour yourself, white beaded stamens, white tiny rosebuds, white babies breath and white Kort & Godt chrysanthemums, 3mm and 5mm double sided sticky tape 



Anne embellished her card with pale ivory organza rose ribbon, white tulle, crystal bead string, flatback gems, stardust stickles







Embroidered Tulle Lace, 16mm Dark Brown/White Berisford Pencil, White Mermaid Sparkle Ribbon, Cheesecloth, 4mm White Pearl Bead String, 40mm Daisy White Mulberry, Ivory 20mm Open Rose, Natural Hemp Twine, Stickles Stardust Ranger Ink



Debbie used Small Pines Cones, Red Tiny Berries, White Chrysanth Kort & Godt, Rusty Bells, Starburst Stamen White, 10mm Double Row Ivory Pearl Trim, Cheesecloth, 12mm Amanda Ivory Scallop Flat Lace


Gina


Gina added a White Daisy (centre removed and replaced with a 14mm flat back pearl) , White Beaded Stamens, White Cherry Blossom, Ivory (off White) Carnation, White Kort and Godt Chrysanth, 45mm Jessica White Guipure Lace, 32mm White Pure Silk Ribbon, Diamante 20mm Round Spacer with a14mm White Flat Back Pearls, 10mm White Tiny Pom Pom Trim. 

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Saturday 18 October 2014

Winner of October Lovely Lili Challenge ...


The winner of the October Loveley Lili Challenge 'add lace' as chosen by random.org is No 10 and that's you  NG Cards

this is her lovely card with a beautifully coloured LOTV image

Please email us within 7 days or forfeit your lovely prizes of a stamp of your choice from LOTV and a £10 voucher to spend in the Ribbon Girl online store





I hope you will all pop back on Sunday morning at 9am for the Ribbon Girl October Colour Challenge

Mary x

Sunday 12 October 2014

October Lovely Lili Challenge ...

Today we have a new Lovely Lili challenge where we showcase our love of Lili Of The Valley products and The Ribbon Girl, this month we want you to 'ADD LACE



**You must use products from Lili Of The Valley on your project**

As usual our lovely friends Lisa and Laila from LOTV are contributing a prize to go with the prize on offer from the Ribbon Girl

Remember that all the products listed below each project can be found in The Ribbon Girl online storeThis challenge will run for 1 week and closes at 9PM UK time on Saturday 18th October. Our usual rules apply - create a new project (please no backlinking to old projects), blog about it mentioning this challenge then leave a link using the InLinkz button at the bottom of this post. The prize will be redrawn if the winner does not claim it after 1 week of the winner being identified on this blog

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by Teresa

(Teresa used: 15mm 'Butterfly' Ivory Fine Cluny Lace, Gutterman Topstitch Thread, Silver Metallic Twine, Silver Jingle Bells, 10 & 20mm Blue Open Roses, 38mm Pale Blue Silky Crush Ribbon, 22mm Diamante Snowflake, White Cotton Paper Flowers and Stardust Stickles)

by Elise

(Elise used: White Church Window Guipure, Olive Green Cotton Lace, Organza White Baby's Breath, Red 15mm Roses,, White Rose Buds, White Carnations, Cheesecloth)


(Gretha used: 38mm Pink/White Striped Grosgrain, 32mm 'Victoria' Antique White Fine Cluny Lace,  Wooden heart Button, 15mm 'Butterfly' Ivory Fine Cluny Lace, 10mt Natural Hemp Twine, Pink/White 2 tone 30mm Wild Rose, Sweetheart Blossom White, Tulip Flower White, Rose bud semi open, 8mm Pearl Ivory Flat Backs)

by Fleur


(Fleur used:  Ivory Cherry Blossom, Tiny Pink Pom Pom Trim, Ivory pins, Pink Rose Buds, Ivory Sweetheart Blossom, Pink Rolled Roses, Ivory Wild Rose, Ivory Rose Buds, Ivory Pearls, 35mm Amelia Cream Lace)

by Mary

(Mary used: Stardust Stickles, white seam binding with a diamante snowflake on top, silver glitter velvet ribbon, 'Valerie' 32mm white fine vintage style cotton lace, red shiny berries, white beaded stamens, white cherry blossoms and a WOC 30mm ivory wild rose)

By Becky


Becky used Stardust stickles, white teeny tiny pom pom trim and Monique lace

by Franz


(Franz used: 16mm White Lace & Pearl Trim6mm Flat Back Ivory Pearl Trim5mm Pearls, Ivory Self Adhesive6mm Pearl Ivory Flat Backs8mm Pearl Brads Pastel MixRolled Paper Flowers - Lilac Roses Kort & GodtLilac 20mm Open Rose WOC25mm 'Amber' White Flat Polyester Fan Pattern LaceDusky Blue 30mm Wild RoseRose Organza Pale Ivory5metres Mauve Rose Lavender Seam Binding)

by Andrea


(Andrea used: 6mm white flatback pearl trim, pink faux silk, Veronica lace 3mm pink pearl string, white opal liquid pearls, 11mm pearl flatbacks)
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Saturday 11 October 2014

Winner of the October Card Challenge ............

The winner of the Ribbon Girl October Card Challenge
'glitz and dazzle'
as chosen by random.org is


is Number 29   that's you  Gail L.


here is Gail's card

please email us within 7 days Gail  or forfeit the prizes

As usual our card Challenge is sponsored by our lovely friends at Lili Of The Valley and The Ribbon Girl



Please join us at 9am Sunday morning for the October 'Lovely Lili' Challenge where we'd like to see your projects using LOTV images, artpads or papers!

Mary x

Sunday 5 October 2014

October Card Challenge ...

Hello everyone here we are again with our monthly Card Challenge - this month we would like to see you add 'Glitz and Dazzle' to your card. The Design Team have created some beautiful cards to inspire you, remember that all the products listed after the projects can be found in The Ribbon Girl online store and there are more details about each project on the Design Team's individual blogs.


As usual our card Challenge is sponsored by our lovely friends at Lili Of The Valley and The Ribbon Girl



This challenge will run for 1 week and closes at 9PM UK time on Saturday 11th September. Our usual rules apply - create a new card that follows the theme - GLITZ AND DAZZLE (please no backlinking to old projects), blog about it mentioning this challenge then leave a link using the InLinkz button at the bottom of this post. The prize will be redrawn if the winner does not claim it after 1 week of the winner being identified on this blog

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(Jane used: double diamante trim, pink 25mm roses, pink 10mm roses, ivory Kort & Godt rolled rose, brown cherry blossom, pink stamens, vintage hessian rose print ribbon, natural button twine)


(Elaine used: 20mm Angelica Ivory Tulle Lace, 32mm Lavender Pure Silk Ribbon, Heart Diamante Amethyst Embellishment, 3mm White Adhesive Pearls, White Opal Liquid Pearls and lashings of Stardust Stickles)

(Katie used 15mm Sarah white cluny lace, 25mm pale grey faux Hessian ribbon, white and Danish blue seam binding ribbons, ivory button twine, Darjeeling grey/blue blossom flower, cream tiny blossom flowers, pale lemon pretty blossom flowers, 3mm sticky tape, 3mm white flatback s/a pearls, white top stitching thread)

(Teresa used: 32mm 'Clementine' Ivory Embroidered Tulle Lace,  50mm 'Ophalia' Ivory Embroidered Tulle Lace, Lace Frame Ivory Guipure Lace, Diamante Snowflake Stick Pin, Stardust Stickles, Gutterman Top Stitch Thread, Small White Lily Flowers, Cream 10mm & 20mm Open Roses, Tiny Ivory/Cream Rosebuds,  Beaded Berries Ivory/Cream and Prima Resin Angel)

(Kylie used: Diamante flower stick pin clear, clear crystal Zva small symmetrical flourishes, 5mm crystal bead string, 5mm clear crystal self adhesive, brown 2 tone 30 mm roses, Ballerina Tu Tu tuille ribbon, 38mm pale pink faux silk ribbon, 15mm pale pink crystal and diamante embellishment)


(Mary used: 22mm diamante snowflake on top of some mauve rose seam binding, a flower from the vintage lilac mixed dahlia pack, a lilac Kort & Godt rolled rose, a stem from the lilac/white beaded berries, a lilac/white cherry.  She finished the card with lots of Stardust Stickles and some self adhesive gems)

(Silvie used: 17mm 'Laila' fine white cotton cluny lace, 7mm Grape Berisford satin ribbon, 6mm ivory flat back pearl trim, white flower from 'Darjeeling' blossom flower kit, 'Floribunda' white roses, Pale Pink two tone large wild rosebud, Pink Cherry Blossoms, Pink tulip and White seam binding, 15mm round faux pearl and diamante embellishment, White and Ivory Flatback pearls, white opal liquid pearls, stardust stickles)

by Andrea

(Andrea used: silver lame ribbon, snowflake charm, silver metallic twine, 6 row faux diamante trim)
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