Summer Bunting week winners are
28/05/2013
Monday's prize was a 20mtr roll of 10mm gingham. Five winner are..........
John
I love the bunting, so much easier than sewing........
Jan
Hi Ali, wow what a great idea, I like sewing but this is a really pretty alternative and so easy too, thank you for the inspiration. I have been away for a long time, illness again 
but much better now, so more able to join in.
Hugs to all Jan xxx
Good to see you back Jan, hope you are up to crafting again.
Leslie
Love this idea, so simple - yet very effective. I would love to make shocking Pink bunting but with a house full of boys think the Lime would be a better a choice!
Thanks for the inspiration and looking forward to the rest of the week.
Leslie x
Sharon P
Hi All
have been making bunting in work for our butterfly party we had for together for short lives just love doing bunting so bright and cheery x x
Christina M Wilson
Hello All, Thank you for the template. I love making bunting and to win the ribbon would be great. Cheers, Chris x
Tuesday's prize was 5 mtrs of dotty bias binding. Five winners are............
Audrey
Great T-towels
I wish I could find some that pretty
Audrey
Hi Audrey this set came from wilkos, I also stalk Dunelm and Primark!
Laura
Loving the transformation.
Think I'd pick the purple bias, lovely colour
Looking forward to seeing what you've got in store for tomorrow
Alison
Love the teatowel bunting, I think I would go for navy/white if I was lucky enough to win. Can't wait to see what you have planned for the next few days. Glad you have been able to do some crafting despite your finger problems.
Alison
Finger a bit nasty today, had problems with the nail over the weekend, so went to see the nurse this morning.
She was not happy so called for the Doc. Doc said nail had to be removed and the nurse asked to hide behide the door!!!!
She did manage to recover and dress it for me.
Victoria
What a great idea using tea towels, love the ones you have used, so bright and summery. I think I would choose pink/white polka dots, but I love all your bias binding.
Jo
Fab tutorial - again!!! Where did you get these great tea-towels from? If I won I'd like multi coloured brights bias please. Hope the hand is feeling better. Jo x PS Looking forward to tomorrow.
Hi Jo like I said to Audrey wilkos.
Wednesday's prize was 10mtr bundles of plain bias binding. Five winners are..........
Angela
Another great idea! I love the lemon in the new colurs but the sage is good too.
Circles would be a challenge!
Angela
Marg
Loving the bunting!! Infact I love everything you make ;)
I shall be very pleased if any of my planned projects turn
out as well as yours.
I love the purple & red!!!
;) M x
Monica
I make bunting as a present for a new born babies and use your bias binding. But love your new colours - turquoise is my favourite.
Opps sorry Monica we are sold out of the Turquoise, if you can wait we do have loads on order!
Ali S
I love the cupcake fabric you used for your bunting, looks great on the playhouse. I would choose the lemon and lilac binding. Intrigued to see what shaped bunting it will be later today.
Ali xx
Phi
This bunting is so sweet. So hard to choose. I would have to go for two colours. Lilac and purple. My daughter's favourite colours.
Thursday's prize was 10mtr bundles of any bias binding. Three winners are...........
Marjorie
The best trampoline in town SYD and Sam, very magical and you have aclever Auntie Ali.Hope your finger is healing Ali. I came out in sympathy with you in Cornwall last week I slipped on the laminate flooring when it had been raining and damaged my hand,spent the morning in Casualty. I get so frustrated because my crafting is limited!! Hugs Marjorie.
Oh Marjorie I do hope you hand is much better and you can still craft.
Hope you had a great holiday in Cornwall.
Monk
Oh the joy at being that young and not having to worry about the weight loading on the trampoline. Fantastic ideas as usual. I like the one you have used today.
Kara
OOOO i bet the kiddies love that, the best dressed trampoline in the uk! well done its a great idea. I think for me my favourite is the polka dots because i love everything dotty, but i'm torn because the gingham is so pretty too.
Can't wait to see what you come up with next xxx
Friday's prize was a £21 voucher. The winner is.................
Andi
Forget the voucher just send me the cake.... yum yum....doesn't matter what colour the inside was meant to be it wouldn't last long enough to be noticed - plus it will still taste like CAKE.. yep, the cake beats the voucher - well almost, mwahahahah!
Andi you had us giggling on Friday with this comment.........
.........sorry no cake left.
We all had a couple of slices, the kiddies had some after school.........
.........City Link driver had a large slice so did Mr postie in the morning..........
.........and Mr Collection Postie in the evening had the last slice.
Not a crumb was wasted! So are you happy with a voucher?
Phew! That was a lot of winners. Thank you all for joining in, we had real fun hope you did too.
Please can the winners email Bev bev.craftyribbons@gmail.com with your address and also your prize details colours etc.
I had a fantastic birthday, thank you for all your wishes. Tony surprised me with a long weekend in Salcombe.
The weather was fab, sunny days, picnic on the beach, waking up to a view of the sea every morning - just awesome.
Summer Bunting week - flags
24/05/2013
I made a Cake
I made a Birthday Cake
I made MY Birthday Cake!
It's my Birthday today.
No sewing today - double sided tape and bits of ribbon!
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scissors
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double sided tape
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doweling and a couple of beads
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embroidery thread or string
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ribbon - any width any colour
1. Cut a two lengths of doweling and stick two wooden bead to the top, to look like flag poles.
2. Tie the embroidery thread around the top of a pole and secure with a knot.
3. Repeat for the other pole.
4. Cut a piece of ribbon into a flag shape and place under the thread.
Put a small piece of double sided tape onto the ribbon just below where the thread will sit.
5. Fold the ribbon over the thread and stick it down.
6. Repeat with other bits of ribbon.
Cut the ribbons at different angles or fray the ends to make them all a little different.
Just add them to your cake.
OOOH NO! The middle layer was pink!
It was pink when it went into the oven................pooos.
£21 = my age!!!!
We have a £21 voucher up for grabs.
We will pick the winner next Tuesday
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Have a fantastic weekend everyone. I do hope you have enjoyed the Summer Bunting week as much as I have.
Summer Bunting week - ribbon bunting
23/05/2013
Nope! Then I will let Sydney show you..............
A ribbon bunting skirt for Syd and Sam's trampoline and it looks WICKED!
You can use any ribbon, short or small, wide or narrow, it is really easy to make
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scissors
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sewing machine
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ribbon - I used 25mm stripe
here, 25mm Basics 2 Go Satin
here and grosgrain
here
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bias binding - I used a shocking one
here, but we have other colours
here
1. No template required today! I used 4 colours of stripe ribbon and 4 plain ribbons.
Gather all the ribbon ends together and cut the ribbons into lengths.
I did not measure mine as I wanted them all different lengths.
Mix all the ribbons around.
2. Fold the bias binding in half and machine about 30cms.
3. Pick up one of each ribbon from your ribbon pile, 4 stripes and 4 plains.
Place the first one into the fold of the bias binding.
4. I wanted all my ribbon colours mixed up, so I alternated between stripes and plains.
5. Once you have used your first set of 8 ribbons, select your next set of 8 ribbons.
Keep sewing them into the bias binding, and they will stream out the back of the machine.
6. Keep sewing until you either have the length of bunting you want, or
you run out of ribbon strips! Repeat step 2, sewing 30cms of bias at the end.
Lay the ribbons out on a flat surface.
7. Cut the ribbon ends to an angle.
We used cable ties to attach the ribbon bunting to the trampoline, but ribbon would work well!
The bias binding allows for a little bit of stretch, so fit snuggly to the frame.
Bev was sitting one morning having a tea on her decking and said,
the wind was gently blowing at the bunting and it looked magical - ahhhhh!
We will be adding 2 NEW dotting colours to our Bias Binding today.
But what is your favourite Bias of ALL TIME?
need a reminder of what we stock? Then have a look here
We have three 10mtr bundles of ANY bias binding up for grabs,
so three winners.
We will pick the winners next Tuesday
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Sorry no circles tomorrow...............BUT I think you may find it delish!
Summer Bunting week - pinked!
22/05/2013
Not sure there is such a word as "Pinked" but I am referring to cutting with pinking shears!
I had very little of this cupcake fabric and I wanted to make as many flags as I could,
so pinking shears came to the rescue.
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fabric
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pencil
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scissors
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sewing machine
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matching sewing thread
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bias binding - I used a shocking one
here, but we have other colours
here
1. Make yourself a template here .
I cut mine from tracing paper, so that I could place it over my cupcake fabric,
to postion the cupcakes in the centre of each flag.
Use a pencil to draw around the template, then with pinking shears cut on the drawn line.
2. Fold the bias binding in half and machine about 30cms.
3. Insert your first flag into the fold of the bias binding and machine.
4. I did not have very many cupcake triangles for my bunting, so I made the gap between each
flag further apart then normal. I cut a piece of ribbon and used this as my space marker.
Place the ribbon marker so that it touches the sewn triangle, then lay it alongside the folded bias binding.
Mark the end of the ribbon with a pin or pinch it with your nail.
Machine the bias binding until you reach the mark then insert the next triangle.
5. Continue machining and attaching the triangles until all the triangles have been used.
They will just stream out at the back of your machine. Repeat step 2.
6. Iron the bias binding flat.
Your bunting is ready to be hung!
Syd and Sam love their cupcake playhouse. I am amazed that I managed to find any photos
without Sam's smiling face looking out of the window.
What fun.
FREEBIE TIME............
We have added 4 NEW colours to our plain Bias Binding today
Lemon - orange - turquoise - coral
You can find all the colours here - but can you pick just one colour that is your favourite?
or will you have to go for two colours!
We have five 10mtr bundles of plain bias binding up for grabs,
so five winners.
10mtrs of one colour or 5mtrs each of two colours.
We will pick the winners next Tuesday
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No triangles tomorrow...............ooooooh any ideas?
Holiday ribbon bundle winner is.....
21/05/2013
Mollie came to see me today and we made bunny masks together.......there is a little bit of ribbon used!
Mollie picked number 7 from our "Bingo" bag.
Number 7 = Louise
Lovely ribbons but I think you ought to include a brolly........just in case........and maybe a case too!
Plus a woolly jumper and a sun hat!........just to be prepared!
Best wishes,
Louise.
Congratulations Louise you are the winner of the bundle of summer ribbons. Please email bev.craftyribbons@gmail.com with your address and she will get the ribbons in the post to you. Thank you to everyone that joined in with our Friday FREEBIE and suggested other ribbons we could include.
Bev had a wonderful time in Devon and spent most of the weekend on the beach,
so snow boots we not needed!
Summer Bunting week - traditional
21/05/2013
Honest this set of bunting was made using 3 tea towels and is made in the traditional way.
I have a "thing" about crafting with tea towels, read my past posts here.
I am always on the look out for packs of 3 tea towels, this set cost me £2.99, I have
a whole stack of such waiting to be turned into something special!
I used the wicked red Bias Binding with white polka dots here, if you are making any bunting that
requires sewing then Bias Binding here is a MUST!
1. Cut off the seams that run around the edge of each tea towel, and throw them away.
2. Fold each tea towel with right sides facing each other in half, then half again and iron the folds flat.
3. Cut along the folds, do not separate the layers. This will give you 4 strips per tea towel.
4. Use the bunting template from yesterday, mark out the triangles onto the fabric,
turning the template to create triangles as shown.
My tea towel strips were just over 15cms in height, so I cut the template down slightly.
5. Keeping all four layers of fabric together, cut out the triangles.
Repeat with the other two tea towel strips.
6. Pin two triangles together, with right sides facing each other.
7. Sew around each triangle about 5mm from the raw edge.
8. Trim away the excess fabric at the tip of each flag triangle.
9. Turn each triangle through to the right side and iron flat.
10. Trim away the top edges to make them straight.
11. Sort the bunting out into the order you wish them to hang.
Pre stacking them is much easier when machining them to the bias binding
12. I fold my bias in half as I machine, using my fingers to crease the fold.
But you can fold and iron the bias before you use it.
Machine about 30cms of folded bias before you attach your first flag,
this allows you something to tie the finished bunting to!
13. Slip the first triangle flag into the fold of the bias binding.
14. If you are not confident to hold the flag and the bias while machining, then pin in place.
15. Sew the bias to the triangle flag.
Continue sewing all the flags to the bias binding leaving a small gap in between each flag.
16. Repeat step 12 once all the triangles have been sewn together.
Traditional bunting was not that scary was it? Remember you can use this method with any fabric,
not just tea towels!
So many of you joined in yesterday with the gingham FREEBIES that we have this for your today.....
What colour dotty bias binding would you like to make bunting with?
Check out the colours here and leave us a comment.
We have five 5mtr bundles of any bias binding up for grabs,
so five winners.
We will pick the winners next Monday Tuesday (ooops guess who forgot it was a Bank Holiday weekend durrrrr!)
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Oooh I have so enjoyed making all this bunting, any ideas what I have for tomorrow?
Will pop back later with the winner of our Friday FREEBIE, just need the little ones to help.
Summer Bunting week - No sew
20/05/2013
Welcome to our Summer Bunting week - shame it is raining in Dorset!
We have all sorts of bunting this week, no sew, sew, small and large. A few surprises, some super photos and tutorials.
If that was not all we also have FREEBIES, so do not forget to check in everyday to see what we have created.
Why not sign up for our newsletter here. You will receive an email every time we write a new post - so no missing out.
1. Make yourself a triangle template. Print or copy the template below.
This is a multi use template, you can cut it horizontally to create any size bunting you want - magic!
2. Cut out a selection of paper flags.
3. Using a hole punch, punch a hole at each end.
4. Thread the gingham ribbon through the first paper flag and secure with a knot.
5. Thread ribbon through the hole on the other side of this flag and through a new paper flag.
Place a weight onto each flag, this will help with tying the bow.
I used the spacing on my cutting mat to keep the distance of the flags even.
6. Fold the ribbon over to start making a bow.
7. You may find it easier to place a pin into the knot of the ribbon and into the cutting mat.
It just means that the knot remains tight while you tie the bow.
8. Fold the ribbon to create a loop and hold with your index finger and your thumb.
9. Wrap the other end of the ribbon over the loop, and hold with your thumb.
10. Remove your index finger and tuck the ribbon up through the hole to create a second loop.
11. Pull the ribbons tight, the secret about bow making is having a tight central knot.
Do not worry about the shape too much, we will sort that out next.
12. Play around with the bow, making sure the loops are the same size, keeping the centre knot tight.
Trim the ends and remove the pin.
13. Join the next paper flag to the other side in the same way.
Continue until all the paper flags are conected.. Repeat step 4 for the last flag.
14. Looking good.
If you do not have the time to tie a bow between the flags, then just thread the flags onto one long piece of ribbon.
Have a play with different papers, you could use newspapers or maps for themed parties.
Our events would not be the same without a few FREEBIES!
What colour gingham ribbon would you use for your bunting?
Check out the colours here and leave us a comment.
We have five 20mtr rolls of 10mm gingham up for grabs,
so 1 roll to five winners.
We will pick the winners next Monday, so plenty of time.
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Hope you enjoyed today's paper bunting - what's in store for tomorrow?
Ice Creams and snow
17/05/2013
It's Friday again yeah!
Bev is off to Devon tonight for a weekend away and Tony has been pulling her leg about making sure she packed her snow boots!
Snow in Devon in May - what is the weather doing.
As a bit of fun, we have decided to pack a little surprise holiday parcel of ribbons for todays Friday FREEBIE prize.
What do you need on a holiday to the seaside?
I am sure Syd and Sam will want a lollie so we will pack this ribbon.
Bev likes her designer sunglasses so this ribbon must go in the bundle.
Will it be warm enough for flip flops? It's the law - you have to wear flip flops at the seaside!
BUT.....we think you should pack these Bev - just in case
you get some of this!!!!
So if you fancy your chance of winning our Friday FREEBIE surprise selection of holiday ribbons then leave us a comment.
If you have any suggestions that should also be packed, then do tell us in your comment.
Hope all of you have a fantastic weekend and Bev and the family have some super warm weather.
Come and join us on Monday for the start of our Summer Bunting week.
Every day a different bunting idea.
Till then - bye for now.
If you are unable to leave a comment due to our spam filters (comment disappears when screen is refreshed), please email it to craftyribbons@gmail.com and we will add it for you. Winner(s) will be announced on Tuesday.
Please check back to see if you have won, it is up to you to claim your prize - we do not contact you.
Hello wednesday - flowers say it all
15/05/2013
Don't you just LOVE wednesday's? Say hello to wednesday "hello wednesday" It's all downhill from now on to the weekend - yippee!!!
Todays Hello wednesday idea was sent to me by Elaine one of our Design Team girls.
A Handmade Get Well Card - it gives me so much pleasure to sit and look at my cards. Silly to say but they did make me feel better!
Elaine only used one single piece of Swiss Dot Grosgrain ribbon here, but it just made it perfect. Thank you Elaine and to all of you that sent me cards. I have to say that Sam made me a card every day for almost two weeks. Every morning when I went into work there was a Ali card on my desk. If he did not have the time to make a card in the morning he raided Bev's stash and sent me a Christmas card!! But the thought was there.
A little sewing machine work for me today.
Not always ribbons.....
14/05/2013
...........sometimes we do go out and play. Maybe not what you thought Mr & Mrs Craftyribbons would get up to, but I spotted this, and I thought of work........
.....it just made me giggle. Cross stitch on a car, not using embroidery thread or even ribbon, but it is cross stitch!
What were we doing looking at cars? Well............... we have a bad boy in the family................
Meet Scooby. He is (one) of Tony's cars and he had an outing to Japfest at the weekend. Tony watched all the cars on the track, while I photographed all that moved. I have just got a point and shoot camera, and I pointed it at everything!!!!!
Scoobies are known for the back ends!
This tickled me, a line of big laddies showing off their bottoms.
I did try and persuade Tony that scooby could do with a re-spray
Nope that did not go down well. Tony driving a PINK car, a PINK Scooby car! I bought him a pink shirt a while back and told him it was raspberry. He wore it quite happily until a customer at an exhibition asked him for a pink ribbon the same colour as his shirt!
Back to ribbons - you all liked the stripe ribbons I see. Nice summery, deckchair-ish ribbons I would agree, but today I am freezing. I have my body warmer, scarf and gloves on and have even thought about making a hot water bottle!! Why has it gone so cold. It is pouring with rain, we have a metal roof and the rain is so heavy we can hardly hear each other. I have spent the last two days making things for a special event we are holding next week (will tell you more later in the week) but at this rate I should have made them waterproof!!!
Syd picked the winner of this weeks Friday FREEBIE (sorry been moonlighting as a portrait photographer, Syd had been watching me and wanted some photos taken! WOW look at that white background.)
Number 10 = Leah
Happy Friday Everyone ,
I love the stripy ribbons , We have a craft and wine weekend ahead I can`t wait, not sure what the crafts will look like after the wine , but I am sure we will all have a fab time.
Have a good weekend.
Leah
Congratulations Leah, you have a fab collection of 25mm stripe ribbons coming your way. Please email bev.craftyribbons@gmail.com and she will pop them into the post for you. Thank you to everyone that left us a super comment, hope you had as much fun over the weekend as we did.
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