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19/09/2011

Glad to hear you loved our cupcake week, it was rather fun! We visited Tonys grandaughter yesterday, it had been her first week of school and she had made us cupcakes. They were VERY pink with LOTS and LOTS of decorations. I gather she had tipped the tub of silver balls up so eagerly that most of them went on the floor! They were wonderful and we throughly enjoyed them, even with all the little finger marks.

No cupcakes this week but we do have some super New England creates from Pinky and Natalie.

The cracker is quite stunning, sadly it got rather squashed in the post, but Pinky took a super photo of it for our NEW Challenge blog, this weeks theme is Anything goes - check it our here. I can not believe it, just clicked onto the challenge to get the correct link and we have had 153 entries and the challenge only started last Thursday, you guys are all amazing - thank you.

Back to Pinky's creates - three strips of ribbon and Pinky made a bag! Ooooh just think what little treasure this could hold for Christmas.

Arrrrrh talk about adorable, that image is so cute pinky, I love the way you have used the Happy Christmas ribbon as a message banner - wicked.

Sticking with the "cute" theme - Natalie these are so cute, gorgeous work.

Thought I would show you the close up of Natalies next card, as the other image is rather ummmm washed out - sorry. I like the way Natalie has used two strips of polka dot ribbon close together, then put the narrow 3mm on top to cover the join - very clever.

Ummm as I said rather washed out, rather a shame, it is a delightful card Natalie.

Hope you get a little inspiration from the creates, I will be back later with the Friday FREEBIE winners.

Friday FREEBIE - 36 & Cupcake Week

16/09/2011

NATIONAL CUPCAKE WEEK

Friday's cupcake holds a secret...

Blueberry Curl Frosting

Under the delicate curls of frosting, lies the distinctive subtle flavour of blueberries.

Can you resist this last cupcake treasure of the week?

Ingredients:

* Polystyrene ball approx 6cm diameter.
(I used an egg shape cut in half)
* Glass headed pins
* 6mm Lilac Grosgrain HERE about 1mtr
*13mm Saddle Stitch Purple/White HERE about 1mtr
*13mm Saddle Stitch Orchid/White HERE about 1mtr
*Ric Rac Purple HERE about 1mtr
(note to chef - you can use any flavour ribbon from here, here and here)
*Cupcake cases

Instructions:

1. Pin saddle stitch ribbon around the base, or middle of the ball.

2. Continue pinning ribbon around the base.

3. Where the ribbon meets, fold the ribbon over to create a neat join and pin.

4. To make the ribbon curls, cut both saddle stitch ribbons, ric rac and grosgrain into 5.5cm lengths.
Fold the ribbon over to form a loop around your finger, overlapping the ribbon.

5. Place a pin in the centre of the loop.

6. Pin onto ball at the top.

6. Continue adding ribbon curls at different angles to each other.

7. Continue until the ball is covered.

I have to say I think this is my favourite, those ribbon curls are to die for.

Sam is still off school with a tummy bug, so Mollie picked the Strawberry winners....

Number 12 = Sarah
Another great cupcake, making me hungry.
Sarah

Number 20 = Pam T
Wow another lovely cupcake. Wonder what tomorrow's will be!

Strawberry Delights to you girls, all we need are addresses please to craftyribbons@gmail.com

Hope you have enjoyed our Cupcake week - did you have a favourite? Do tell.

For this weeks Friday FREEBIE prize we have a bundle of ribbons from each cupcake.
For a chance to win this collection just leave us a comment and we will pick TWO winners
from our "Bingo" bag on Monday.

Don't forget if you are having trouble with our spam filters (comment disappears when screen is refreshed) then just email it to us craftyribbons@gmail.com and we will add it for you.

Happy cupcake weekend all.

If you are unable to leave a comment due to our spam filters, please email it to craftyribbons@gmail.com and we will add it for you.
All the comments go into our "Bingo" bag and we draw a random number(s) on Monday.
Please check back to see if you have won, it is up to you to claim your prize - we do not contact you.

Ribbon Cupcake Week - Strawberry Delight

15/09/2011

Today is the start of our second Challenge over on our NEW Challenge Blog here . I am pleased to say we had 93 entries last week, which we are delighted with.
The theme this Challenge is Anything Goes - sounds interesting.
Please pop on over and have a look at the the super work of the DT girls....WOW can they craft with ribbon!
You may have won the Challenge, or be one of the Top 3 or you could have won the Followers Candy.
I think my Cupcakes fit into this theme nicely.

NATIONAL CUPCAKE WEEK

Thursdays cupcake is light and fluffy.

Strawberry Delight

Lashings of pure white icing, add a few sprinkles and a light fluffy strawberry cream...yum...yum...yum.

This cupcake is light as a feather and zero calories!

Ingredients:

* Polystyrene ball approx 6cm diameter
* Glass headed pins
* 10mm White Grosgrain HERE about 2mtrs
*10mm Pink Grosgrain HERE about 1mtrs
*10mm Basics 2 Go Pink Sheer
(note to chef - you can use any flavour ribbon from here and here)
*Cup cake cases

Instructions:
(I forgot to pick up the 10mm white grosgrain for the tutorial,
so I unmade my cupcake!!!)

1. Cover the ball in the same way as for the lemon & Lime drizzle cupcake here,
using only the 10mm grosgrain ribbon.

2. Lay the pink ribbon onto the ball just above half way and pin in place.
Fold the ribbon at an angle and pin.

3. Fold the ribbon again, making it slightly off centre and pin.

4. Continue this method of folding and pinning all the way round the ball.
Overlap the edges to make a neat join.

5. Add the pins to look like sprinkles above the folded ribbon.

6. Cut sheer ribbon into lengths of 6cms. Fold over one edge.

7. Fold again.

8. Fold the raw edge up again and then fold all of it in half. Push a pin through the centre.

9. Pin to the top of the ball.

10. Continue adding to the top, to create a fluffy strawberry top.

Oooh how delicate and creamy with a hint of strawberries.........

Would anyone like to win a FREE collection of strawberry ribbons?

That is correct we have another selection of FREE Ribbons today!
Leave a comment and we will pick TWO winners on Friday morning.
(REMEMBER - THREE winners if we get over 50 comments, tell your friends, facebook, tweet
about our Fantastic Ribbon Cupcakes! - all this week.)

I have no little helpers this morning, Sam went down with a tummy bug yesterday and Mollie has her visit to the Dentist.
So my lucky number is 13 and Tony's is 7, so the winners are...

Number 7 = Laura
Wow! That one is very impressive!

Number 13 = Twinkle Star
Loving the colour combo, what a fantastic cupcake! x

Address please to craftyribbons@gmail.com to claim your Black and red ribbons.

Have I left the best Cupcake till last, only way to find out is to pop back tomorrow!

Ribbon Cupcake Week - Black Forest

14/09/2011

NATIONAL CUPCAKE WEEK

Wednesday's cupcake is dark and mysterious..

Black Forest Cupcake

Layers of chocolate, whipped cream and maraschino cherries....ooooooooh!

.....no holding back today this is a "full on" cupcake!

Ingredients:

* Polystyrene ball approx 6cm diameter
* Glass headed pins black and red
* 10mm Black Grosgrain HERE about 2.5mtrs
*10mm Red Grosgrain HERE about 2.5mtrs
*10mm Black Gingham HERE about 2.5mtrs
*10mm Red Gingham HERE about 2.5mtrs
(note to chef - you can use any flavour ribbon from here and here)
*Cup cake cases

Instructions:

1. Cut the ribbons into lengths of 10cms and tie a knot in the centre of each ribbon.

2. Pin a ribbon to the top of the ball. If you want to see the pins use the opposite colour to the ribbon.

3. Hold back the first ribbon and pin in a different colour ribbon.

4. Keep adding ribbons one at a time, working around the ball.

5. Continue adding ribbons until your ball is covered and will sit in the cupcase without the ball showing.

An irrisistable Black Forest cupcake.

Would anyone like to win a FREE collection of black & red ribbons?

Yes we have another selection of FREE Ribbons today!
Leave a comment and we will pick TWO winners on Thursday morning.
(REMEMBER - THREE winners if we get over 50 comments, tell your friends, facebook, tweet
about our Fantastic Ribbon Cupcakes! - all this week.)

I had two little visitors knocking on my door this morning, Sam and Mollie came with the cake tin to pick the winners before going to school -
WOW that is dedication for you!
The TWO winners of yesterday's Lemon & lime ribbons are.......

Number 5 = Amanda
Mmmmmmm more scrumptiousness!!! And perfect for my diet!!
Hugs
Amanda xx

Number 28 = Sarah
Humm looks tasty, could you do christmas puds for the tree I wonder?

Well done girls you have some scrummy lemon and lime ribbons - all we need are addresses please to craftyribbons@gmail.com.

My two remaining cupcakes are all made and resting in the kitchen.
I have really enjoyed making these ribbon cupcakes, as there is....
NO WASHING UP!!

Ribbon Cupcake Week - Lemon & Lime Drizzle

13/09/2011

NATIONAL CUPCAKE WEEK

Tuesdays cupcake is soft and delicate, but the flavours will explode..

Lemon and Lime Drizzle Cupcake

Look at the freshness of the colours - have you got the slight zing of the lime?

Will you be able to eat the flower.....or put to one side to admire?

Ingredients:

* Polystyrene ball approx 6cm diameter
(I have used a egg shape cut in half)
* Glass headed pins
* 10mm Lemon Grosgrain HERE about 2.60mtrs
(note to chef - you can use any flavour ribbon from here)
*6mm Lime Grosgrain here 35cm
*1 Lime Button here
*Cup cake cases

Instructions:

1. Pin the 6mm Lime ribbon onto the ball, take ribbon across the top of the ball

2. Secure on the other side.

3. Section the ball into quarters with the lime ribbon.

4. Section the ball again using the 10mm lemon ribbon.

5. Continue covering the ball with the lemon ribbon, overlapping if needs be.

6. Once ball is covered with ribbon, add a few lime pins.

7. Place a pin in one of the holes in the button.

8. Cut 4 pieces of 14cms of 10mm lemon ribbon and pass the centre through
the pin to create a star shape of ribbon.

9. Fold up one cut edge of ribbon at a time and attach to the pin.

10. Once all ribbon ends have been attached to the pin, you have your flower head.

11. Place the flower head onto the top of the cupcake, and add 3 extra pins.

One yummie Lemon and lime drizzle cupcake.

Would anyone like to win a FREE collection of lemon & lime ribbons?

That's right we have FREE Ribbons today as well!
Leave a comment and we will pick TWO winners on Wednesday morning.
(THREE winners if we get over 50 comments, tell your friends, facebook, tweet about our
Fantastic Ribbon Cupcakes! - all this week.)

The TWO winners of yesterday Chocolate ribbons are.......

Number 1 = Jan
absolutly scrummy!
xx

Number 24 = Angela
What a great idea! I will have to have a go.carry on with the new inspirations!
Angela

WOW! I did not expect as many comments as yesterday - thank you. Please can Jan and Angela send address details to craftyribbons@gmail.com.

Bev's bag winners are.....

12/09/2011

You guys are all amazing, thank you for such wonderful cupcake comments - I have read them all.....and......I have just added photo's to the posting as requested. You should have no problem following those, except for the fact I did not have any round balls in the warehouse, so I cut an egg shaped one in half!!!! Worked really well.

Onto the the Friday FREEBIE Winners - four this week, I did remember and I made sure the little guys picked enough numbers.

Ummmm Sam and Mollie got a bit hungry while waiting for me to take the photo, so the rascals starting eating the "Bingo" bag numbers!!!!!

The winners are Number 10 = Liz
A great autumn bag Bev! Good luck everyone.

Liz x

Number 24 = Jo
Fingers crossed - would love to win these ......
Jo x

Number 31 = Laura
Bev's bag is lovely!

Cupcake week next week, chocolate month next month... gotta love this time of year!!

Number 46 = Janet
Sorry for late entry, had a busy weekend, Hope you all had a good one, and all the children have settled back into their school routine.
Love the cupcake made of ribbon, off to comment on their now, love all these chances to win your ribbons.
Janet

Wonderful Bev's bags coming your way girls - all we need are addresses please to craftyribbons@gmail.com . Mega thanks to everyone that left friday FREEBIE comments, hope you all had a good weekend and had little problem with the bad storms. All fine down here in Dorset.

You still have time to enter for the FREE Chocolate ribbons - draw will take place tomorrow morning. Read more here.

Ribbon Cupcake Week - Chocolate Swirl (added photos)

12/09/2011

NATIONAL CUPCAKE WEEK

Everyday this week we are going to tempt your taste buds with a different Ribbon Cupcake.

Monday's is this mouthwatering Chocolate Swirl.

Look at the delicate folds of chocolate ribbon icing........yummy.

Topped with shavings of white chocolate.

Ingredients:

* Polystyrene ball approx 6cm diameter
* Glass headed pins
* 9mm Chocolate ribbon HERE about 2mtrs
(note to chef - you can use any flavour ribbon from here)
*10mm white chocolate sheer here
*10mm marshmallow dots here
*Cup cake cases

Instructions:

1. Place your ball into the cupcake base and draw a fine line on the ball.

(Note: Photos added after posting as a request from readers - I did not have a round ball in the warehouse,
so I cut an egg shape one in half! Worked great)

2. Pin the chocolate ribbon below this line to secure. (For this half egg shape I secured it underneath).

3. Twist the ribbon so the dots are facing upwards and secure with a pin so it sits just
covering the pencil line. (For this egg shape, the first line sits on the cut edge)

4. Twist the ribbon again and pin in place. Using matching pins.

5. Continue all the way round the ball, starting to pin the next layer on top of the first.
Just like you would with normal icing.

6. With the second layer and above, twist the ribbon twice and only pin on the second twist. Continue to 1cm from the top.

7. Cut the white chocolate and marshmallow ribbon into 2 pieces of 10cms (4 ribbons in total)
8. Place the white ribbons on top of the cake, in a star shape and pin in place,

(Holding them together tightly at the top like a fountain with a pin)

9. Continue icing the chocolate ribbon right to the top, squeezing the white ribbons in place, cut ribbon and secure end.

10. Cut each of the white ribbons into 3 and fan out, cut them shorter if needs be.

One calorie free cupcake!

Would anyone like to win a FREE collection of chocolate ribbons?

Fancy getting your ribbon piping bag out!
Leave a comment and we will pick TWO winners on Tuesday morning.

Ummm what flavour for tomorrow?

Friday FREEBIE - 35

09/09/2011

It is that time of week AGAIN! Time really flys when you are having fun.

I had a perfect day yesterday behind the camera and almost caught up with myself, with a good day today I should be back on track.

Bev was busy in the warehouse on Wednesday selecting her NEW must have ribbons for the season. The first ribbon she picked was the Christmas Pine Cone - "Not just for Christmas" she said. The rest of the ribbons sort of cascaded into her basket - hence Autumn Cascade!

You can have all of these 19 different ribbons for the crazy price of £5.00 - satin, grosgrain heart, eyelash, sheer, wire edge, grosgrain leaves, pine cones. The cascade goes on and on you can find it here..........or................we have 4 Bev's NEW Ribbon Bags for this weeks Friday FREEBIE prize. Leave a comment and you could be picked from our Bingo Bag on Monday. There are 4 prizes this week.

Talking about Monday - did you know that it is National Cupcake Week all next week? Well, do we have a treat or two for you...........nope my lips are sealed.................only way to find out is to come and visit us ALL next week and see what we have in store for you.

New England Challenge, the first few parcels have started to arrive, so yesterday I snapped a few creations. WOW do we have some stunning creations.

Laura has made this delightful easel card. I love the way you have brought in Gold with the NEW England colours - stunning.

Sorry photo not brill, but can you see what Laura has done - decoupaged the hanging decorations, fab Laura.

Laura's main "thing" is card making but she does dabble in other forms of crafts, so she made this bookmark for me. It is designed to slip over the pages of a paperback. I am an avid reader, so will give it a whirl Laura.

This card was made by Carol one of our DT girls (have you entered our first challenge? you will find it here ). Carol entered the New England Challenge before she was picked to be a DT girl. Your cards are always beautiful Carol, this little bear is a sweetie. I do have a couple more cards from Carol but I will save them for next week.

Hope you all have a super weekend, I am trying to persuade Tony a day in Dartmouth would be good tomorrow. I like to watch the boats!

YOU Create - Kissing Ball

08/09/2011

I had a lovely surprise box from Dorothy a few weeks back. Sorry it has taken so long to share on the blog Dorothy - Christmas got in the way!!

Any ideas what it is? It is a kissing ball and took Dorothy 3weeks of evening work to create it. It is just magic I will show you more....

...from the other side. There was no one in the office when I took the photo's, so I had to hold the ball with one hand and try to hold the heavy camera with the other while keeping everything steady to focus!!! Phew not easy.

Back on terra firma, much clearer photos, you can see the finer details of Dorothy's work.

Dorothy tells me the wider ribbon is great to work with, but she only had this cream ribbon in her stash, it is a Cristmas one. No worries Dorothy it looks gorgeous.

The combination of ribbons, pearls and lace has made this a winner.

Thank you so much for spending the time on this kissing ball Dorothy, it is a treasure.

The sun is out so I hoping to have a good full day behind the camera. Lots to do - New Challenge goodies - halloween ribbons - bev designed a NEW Bag yesterday - Animal Cuties - Basics to go Satin - my list is way to long.....................If I get half of it finished I will be delighted.

Enjoy.

Hello wednesday - just add beads

07/09/2011

Don't you just LOVE wednesday's? Say hello to wednesday "hello wednesday" It's all downhill from now on to the weekend - yippee!!!

I waited all day yesterday to try and photograph this project, it stopped raining about 6, but was still overcast and damp. How the photos managed to come out I have no idea - thanks Canon!

I saw a necklace like this in Bath the other weekend and thought......Ooooh I can make something similar.

I used 6 glass style beads threaded onto three different coloured 15mm sheer ribbons here. I then threaded all three ribbons through the fancy jewelled thingies (you can see my jewellery terminology is rather poor) and finished off with a clasp. I would say it took me less than 15mins to make, my hardest decision was what colour ribbons to use!

I received this video yesterday......the stripes...........the black and white ones..............on the chefs hats...............IS OURS!!! Our very own deckchair stripe ribbon.