London Calling for 2012... Full on gorgeousness in the way of Ribbons!

 http://www.etsy.com/listing/93522956/3-trims-london-baby-mix-of-3-metre

Awwww, i am loving these ribbons and especially in this set of 3

London is pretty cool anyway, you agree? it has vibe, history, a certain degree of "cool"

but especially so in 2012!

We have lots to get groovy about this year...

 So the BigFish store is selling various sets of these Trims in 1 metre lengths.

I am selling a few of the Union Jack colourways by the reel too and they are selling like hot cakes.

 I am thinking: Brooches and Bunting and embellishments...

cardmaking, scrapbooking...

Cake Toppers and... wrapping around our semi naked selves?

 So, London is Calling for 2012

Huzzah!!

I am quite good to you :)

hee hee x x x 

Always Last Minute.com, that's me....

 Wooden Buttons!! yeah!!

A departure from my usula "brighter is better" campaign

A mix of Wooden Buttons in the shop.

 As ever, i have bought these as i have a great project in my own mind for them

(2012 projects, don't ya know)

But i love them and so they are going into the BigFish shop straight away.

 Ever obsessed, i have yet another colourway for the Button Wreath - Winter Wonderland

This is actually my Daughter's favourite so she tells me. Now, if you knew her, you'd be surprised by this!

 Ordered more Xmas Ribbons at the Last Minute too as i sold all the reels to local peeps.

I am never, NEVER organised enough - no matter how hard i try.

I really really try...

aahhhh well.

I have been to a Zumba Class today and thrown myself around like a lunatic.

Tis the perfect remedy to creative uber-energy and helps me settle to some work.

 x x x

Christine has a Giveaway...

 Pockets of News....

Yummy above PinPuff is For Sale sold in http://www.paperfish.etsy.com/

Very Cute - with the weeny buttons and Flower on top.

 Re-shooting some of my products over the next few weeks and these sets of Gingham Ribbons have been re-shot for the shops. Still at a Bargain price whilst all other Trims seem to be shooting up in cost.

 http://52crafts52weeks.wordpress.com/2011/06/15/big-fat-wrap-party-giveaway/

And here is a link to Christine - who has achieved 52 Crafts in 52 Weeks

So, go browse her blog and enter her competition why not?

I have some ordering to do today,

a car to sell,

a dog - walked!

shopping to get...

x

Victoriana Trims...

 Victoriana Trims....?

With a sort of cotton lacy edge and velvet ribbon running through the middle?

 In three pretty vintage feel colours...?

 At a whopping £2.50 per metre....?

Each...?

Don't buy any off me...

they only come with 9metres on each Reel and i am very happy playing with this little lot myself, thankyou.

How is it that new supplies are soooo inspiring?

*sewing prettiness for a pretty house*

I'll get you, My Pretty... and your little Dog too!

 In Today's Commercial News.....

The shops will now be stocking "Ribbon Bags" full of colour co-ordinating 'pretties'.

It was decidedly unfair that i get to play with lots of ribbons and play 'mix n match' when you, at home, cannot see what fun it is! So i listed a few bags that i have enjoyed playing with and that you may find of use or inspiration.

 I can do a custom mix of pretty much any 2/3 colour combinations - minimum of 8metres. The reason i use 8 - 10mtrs is that i can sell it cheaper. It costs so much to list and sell 1mtr of trim on the net that it seems like bad economics.

 All the colours for the Polka Dot Ribbon reels are now listed on ETSY in BigFish. Available via paypal in GBP if you are interested. I have all colours in stock at present but as they sell, there may be a wait between supplier - myself - and delivery. Red and Pink and Plum have been the most popular colours.

(note to Maker/Sellers - if you are interested in any colours for Christmas Projects it is wise to order very early as Chrsitmas deliveries are notoriously slow)

*Kirsty did NOT mention christmas in the month of January*

 Any Ribbon (pretty much) that you see in any of my photos, are available to order by the reel. LovePaperFish has provided great prices for ladies buying ribbons for wedding projects. If it isn't up 'For Sale' doesn't mean i cannot negotiate certain supplies for you.

I am genuinely happy to help :) i get alot of satisfaction from selling my Pretties!

 The LovePaperFish site has been broken for sooo long now, i despair BUT i intend for it to be up and running soon. Where are all the hours in my day going to?

(she says, shopping for Vintage Furniture and baking chocolate cakes)

 ALL Polka Dot Pretty Button Bags are now packed in lots of 130. 10 each of 13 colours.

The same for the Gingham / Plaid Button Bags - in lots of 130.

Again, i am able to offer such better value when sold like this - and the colours are so tempting. These are by far my favourite of alllll the buttons i sell.

All Felt colours are in stock.

I can announce that the price of my felt is not rising with the increasing of VAT - huzzah! and long may this continue...

I am worried mostly about the cost of postage increasing as Felt is surprisingly heavy to send.

I'll do my best xxx

Commercial Break now ended.

Fun Vintage finds to follow sooon.....

I have gone CRAZY for Ribbons!

 I just love Ribbons. I'm not sure what i am even going to use all these for?

 Bias Binding, mmmmmm!

 Of course, various collections are available to the *General Public* online - but i bought them as i had a sudden fetish and NEEEEEED for trimmings. I love how versatile a good quality ribbon can be. So many uses and occasions.

 I swear, i could not live without this purple square design. Just awesome.

 Christmas Skinny ribbons - now these i do have real plans for! They are yumcious. They excite me.

 If you do want ribbons... then the best way to buy is a 'Random Mixed Bag' (Etsy or Folksy) as you can then let your surprise bag inform and inspire you instead of buying 'carefully planned ribbons in a very grown-up sensible sort of way'.

And you can order complete REELS from me if you need muchos ribbony love.

 Reindeer footprints anyone?   How cute is that!?!

OR.... save yourself a few quid and just stare at these ribbony trim-ish photographs of mine. Equally as satisfying and easier on ones bank balance.

What is it about Crafting that makes me happy to get up in the mornings?

Monday Blues

 I have the Monday Blues...

I put it down to a week of fun Craft Fairs and thus, utter exhaustion.

SmallFish needs an angel costume (at 48hrs notice if you please) and i still have a few more fairs to go. I think i just need a glass of something with MrsB and a decent meal.

 But i still have the urge to create and sew. I just feel nicer when the fabric is running through my fingers and my eyes are fondling the ribbons "what shall i use for this project...?"

I think my new supplies that recently arrived, have given me a new direction.

Smaller brooches - sweeter - easier to wear and slightly more subtle?

Expect many more of these in 2011

HUGE sale items in http://paperfish.etsy.com/ to be continued through into January and the shop cleared for new stock. I feel like i need a bit of a re-vamp. A fresh approach.

 But, to lift me from the Monday Malaise...

a huge *wave* and smile to all those lovely ladies at MaKe on Sunday. I had a sore throat from so much talking. A big thanks to Chloe for being a sweetheart. A 'have fun' all those who bought supplies and chatted to me about your projects. Truth is... i love sharing my enthusiasm and i love it when you all share yours with me.

 ThankU so much to the talented and pretty http://katherineperry.blogspot.com/ and i cannot wait to give these at Christmas. And CCccooooeeee to Emma LK and her Mum xx and also the BookShop sweetie and HER mum - stop following me! (no, don't) have the most lovely Christmas xx

 The delightful Lion is actually for me. I am putting together a great collection of creatives from other artists and crafters for my studio. Things that delight and inspire me.

Tell me to take a break?

It's just... i have so many ideas and so many fun things to share....

2011 is a fine time to roll all these out. I need to chill out and get a smile back.

Before tomorrow evenings Festive Shopping Fair (another, i know!) I think i might pop to the Antiques Cellar in the morning and a local Jumper Sale.

I need the warmth of Wool and the indulgence of vintage.

Ribbons, Stash, Supplies....

 *shop news*  i am in love with these 2 grossgrain ribbons.

1/2 inch wide. Celery green and red with white spots. I might be using these to wrap my favourite gifts at Yuletide.

 Then again.... i might go all monochrome in these Old Style Hollywood movie trims.

Black and white says: sophistication? style?

 We now stock 6 different colourways in these wide ribbons - double sided so you get 2 choice of ribbons for the price of 1. Awesome bright colours. Also available to order by the 18metre reel if you want a massize load of ribbon for your projects.

 I have this pink and green grossgrain - 1cm wide - ready to use, with some vintage lace, on a few Custom Order girly cushions. Fun projects :)

 These 2cm fat bells have been flying off the craft stall as customers talk of tying them to their ribbons when wrapping gifts in December. I have been using them on some felt stocking orders.

I just love bells - and these have a beautiful 'jingle' - i hate disappointing bells with little sound.

 I am still working out how to stack the new studio space (now the shelving and flooring is all in!)... not that it is a chore, to play with Craft Supplies and decide how they are best displayed and used.

 *note to self* don't forget to prepare the Advent Santa, get the stocking gifts and purchase your gifts Kirsty. One minute it's the beginning of November and, in the blink of an eye, Christmas is here and i refuse to go anywhere near the High Street.

Wrapping and Ribbons and Stash and Supplies......