Phew a rest week
24/03/2014
Hello everyone.
Oh it is so nice to know that I will be in Dorset for a WHOLE week.
No show, no driving up or down the country, no numb bum in the lorry!
Three shows back to back is a little bit too much.
You get showed out!
We had a very good time at the NEC,
customers were pleased to see us back. Thank you for coming to see us.
As you know I love reading your comments, so this photo is for Alison.
I tried to find something different to show you.
Once again there was no time for me to go off the stand to look at the displays.
But what about this……
The pub we stay in for the NEC claims to be the centre of England.
You can stand on the brass plaque – so I have stood on the exact centre of England
Tee hee.
Friday FREEBIE–going dotty
21/03/2014
I really do think I am going dotty, with all these shows back to back I an not sure what city I am in!
To be honest one exhibition hall looks the same as the next.
Big thanks to everyone that played along with our Friday FREEBIE last week, it is really fun reading all your comments.
Do you like reading the comments too?
Another hotel room but this time in a country pub, only one floor and we are in room 5.
So how about number 5 being our winner this week.
Number 5 is……………… Eemeli
Eemeli left this comment on our Blogger blog
Oh no, I don't like secrets...well, I do like them but I just can't imagine what sort of gorgeous ribbons you have for us. I wanna no now! :) *lol*
Hugs,
Eemeli
Congratulations Eemeli please email Bev bev.craftyribbons@gmail.com with your address details
and she will post you the Secret ribbons.
You have until Thursday 27th March to claim your ribbons.
We are still not telling you what the ribbons are, I hope to launch them after the NEC.
I may not know where I am, which city or exhibition centre but I do know one thing………………..
You like your dots, whether on ribbon or on buttons.
and we have a new size of dotty button……………….
……..small ones on the left……………..large ones on the right….
NEW ones in the middle – look how they team up with our Swiss dot ribbons.
Lynsey made this charming brooch for this weeks challenge.
So who would like some of the new size buttons and matching ribbons?
But what is your favourite colour combo?
Do tell by leaving us a comment.
I have checked and double checked that I have the coding correct this week.
But it could still go wrong once I press the button!!!!
Have a great weekend all.
New Challenge starts today
20/03/2014
What have the button team created for the New Challenge that starts today?
Kelly has designed this stunning mothers day card
Find out what the other girls have created here
First open day of the Hobbycrafts show at the NEC, no walking for us this week.
Wish us luck.
Hello wednesday–not today
19/03/2014
Morning everyone, I am really sorry but I have nothing to show you today.
I did make something on the drive to Glasgow but have not found the time to photograph it yet,
so maybe next week. Those of you that have seen it on the exhibition stands have loved it.
Tony and I are on our way to the NEC today for the Hobbycrafts show.
Anyone coming to see us?
You will find Laura’s tissue box on display.
you can not miss it……
….it is sat on our till table…..
waiting for you to go “hoot” over it.
Our Spring Owl ribbon is running out…..arrrgh……….
We have some ready for the NEC and Bev has a little left in the warehouse.
Friday FREEBIE–update
17/03/2014
I start the morning with an “ooops I am sorry”.
I made a mistake with the coding of the the Friday FREEBIE post.
Those of you without a blog have been unable to add your name to the list.
I have corrected it, and it will allow you to be added to the Friday FREEBIE draw.
I am very sorry for my error, the fun and games of writing a post while in hotel rooms!
We had a fantastic time at Olympia, The Spring Knitting and Stitching Show was very well attended.
I have no photos from the show, I had no time off the stand.
I made it to the ladies loo and back to the stand only.
By the time we had re-stocked in the morning, the lift doors were opening and the visitors were flooding in.
But I do have a few other pics to share.
We were staying the other side of Earls Court Road – remember the looooong walk.
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I even tried to ask the Doctor if he would transport me!
The morning walk was wonderful, it stayed dry for us everyday.
The sky on Sunday was pure blue
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and the magnolia's were in full bloom, very pleasant and uplifting.
We have offloaded the stand and the girls are getting it ready for Hobbycrafts at the NEC this week.
Lost my voice again today, maybe it is time to go back to the docs.
Friday FREEBIE–one still to come
14/03/2014
Good morning everyone, a bit earlier than normal this morning.
Remember I mentioned that we could not book our normal hotel – Tony told me the new hotel was a walk away.
A WALK, more like a route march!
Ooooh I set you a difficult decision last Friday. Vintage Butterflies or Owl ribbons.
To be honest I am not sure there was an outright winner between the two.
You love them both.
Thanks for all your wonderful comments, it is always great to read them.
Makes me feel closer to home in some way.
Another hotel room so I thought I would use our room number for todays winner, not the floor number.
Although I would love to receive 700 entries……..maybe one day!
16 is………. Sammy
Sammy left this comment on our blogger blog.
The vintage butterflies for me! I'm a huge fan of anything vintage, and it's butterflies over owls for me any day! x
Congratulations Sammy please email Bev bev.craftyribbons@gmail.com with your address details
and she will post you the Vintage butterflies WANT IT ALL collection of goodies.
You have until Thursday 20th March to claim your ribbons Sammy.
Today’s Friday FREEBIE prize is……
You see, I ran out of time to launch all the new ribbons before I started the exhibitions.
So there is still one range to come.
Can you guess what it is.
There are 20 ribbons in the range, with lots of different colours.
For a chance to win ALL 20 ribbons add your name to the list and leave a comment with your thoughts.
IF – you have seen us in Paris, Metz, Glasgow or London you may have seen these ribbons
BUT…….
Please keep them a surprise and just leave a comment like “I know I saw them in……”
Must go I have a loooooooooong walk to Olympia.
Have a great weekend, come and say hi if you can.
New Challenge starts today
13/03/2014
A new Challenge starts today
Marianne made this amazing card.
using our new Pirate ribbons.
Find the other design team creations and join in here.
We could not get into our normal hotel in London for the Olympia show.
So we have a long walk each morning – not a problem as long as it does not rain!
Wish us luck.
Hello wednesday– not only Boys toys
12/03/2014
Morning everyone, how are you all today – well I hope.
Tony and I left early this morning for London, so not sure where we will be when you read this.
My amazing design team have come with some super creations using our new ribbons.
Trucks, diggers, cars and tractors not just for boys!
Find all the new ribbons here
All restocked
11/03/2014
Tony and I arrived back from Glasgow late yesterday afternoon.
We had a wonderful warm welcome from my little fan club.
Sydney, Sam and Mollie all wanted to help unload the lorry and operate the tail lift!
The stand was off loaded, all the covers removed and the girls have been re-stocking the stand today.
I am pleased to say it all went like a dream and is already back on the lorry and ready to go to London.
Thanks girls you are all amazing.
So who is coming to see us at The Spring Knitting and Stitching Show at Olympia London this week?
You can find us on stand number G20 – see you there.
Friday FREEBIE–down to 2…….
07/03/2014
Good morning everyone, greetings from Scotland.
Many thanks for to everyone that joined in with our Friday FREEBIE last week.
Looks like we have another winning range with the NEW Spring Owls.
Another hotel room and another post from home.
It is strange how some computers and different internet connections will not let you do certain things!
So no random org today to pick the winners, so back to Tony, who is always there for me – arrrrh.
Tony said number 19
19 is………. Sarah
Sarah left this comment on our blogger blog.
Spring owls look a hoot!! xx
Congratulations Sarah please email Bev bev@craftyribbons.com with your address details
and she will post you the Owl WANT IT ALL collection of goodies.
You have until Thursday 13th March to claim your ribbons Sarah.
I have really going to make you decide today – naughty of me I know.
If you had to decide between these……..
and these…….
….could you decide?
Would love you to add your name to the list and tell me which range is for you.
Have a fantastic weekend, think of me Sunday night – heading back down to Dorset.
OK, we do not go all the way down – Tony would If I would let him!
No back to Cumbria for a warm welcome at the Westmoreland Hotel and their home made burgers.
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