ALL SHIPPED!

All Prima shares and full spools of May Arts have shipped! WOOHOO! Watch your mailboxes for your packages and enjoy your goodies.

I will be out of town from May26th-June5th so if you e-mail me, I will return it when I get back! I am taking the kids to DISNEYLAND! I cannot wait to see them excited! It is going to be AWESOME! 5 days of Disney, a day at Universal Studios, 2 days of Star Wars convention (for my hubby and son), Club Lilly Lu and Build a Bear shopping for the girls and I while the boys are doing their thing! It is a long-anticipated trip!

Have a wonderful day!

Primas Going Postal

Hi all! I received the shipment of back ordered Prima Sprites this evening. I have been working on packing them all night!

They are now all boxed and ready to go to the post office. All international packages will be mailed tomorrow! All US packages have been "click and shipped" tonight and will be dropped off at the post office tomorrow.

Just a few things:

1.) I had to send a double color of Prima Sprites to most of you because of the back order situation, but you will still be getting 10 packages of Sprites.

2.) I have issued refunds to several due to the Essentials 2 being on back order for 8+ weeks. That is way too long to have you all wait, so I will post new signs ups in a couple months when they are caught up on their shipping with those!

ALL Prima shares will be shipped TOMORROW! YAY Watch your mailboxes, ladies!

I have ONE 1/2 share of the lingerie left. If anyone is interested LMK. Everything else is SOLD OUT. Please e-mail prior to sending payment for the lingerie half share. I only have ONE available. Here are the details of that share:

http://confessionsofaribbonaddict.blogspot.com/2007/04/prima-share-time.html

Thanks to all who joined!

A New Rubber Stamp Artist is in Town!

Kristin is a friend of mine who stamps AND can draw! WOW! The card above was made by Kristin and can you believe she drew that leaf? I am SO impressed! It is PERFECT for ANY bug stamps. In the sample she used the Stampin' Up bug set, but her new release of stamps includes several SUPER CUTE bugs and a cute "punny" saying also! She also some gorgeous flowers which are a major WEAKNESS for me. LOL I have already ordered some and can't wait until they get here!

I am so excited for her. You can check out her new line of stamps available at Starving Artistamps here:

http://starvingartistamps.com/artful_inkables_blossoms_and_petals_1.html

http://starvingartistamps.com/artful_inkables_bugs_1.html

http://starvingartistamps.com/artful_inkables_plants_1.html

Happy shopping! :)

Pop up class!

Today, I am teaching a class at Stamp & Scrap Trap! It is a year long technique class that will ideally allow the scrapbooking minded ladies to be able to make their own cards with a variety of techniques, folds and supplies.

Today's class is on the newly popular pop up cards. These are the cutest little things ever! I love the idea of being able to display your cards you receive by just "popping them up". CUTE!

I was able to figure out the dimensions for a MINI pop up also! TOO CUTE! In the past couple months (at my request), the owner of the Stamp & Scrap Trap has been ordering lots of A Muse! I wanted to make a quick, easy and MINI pop up featuring A Muse stamps.

I am sharing the dimensions of the 2 cards with you so you make your own! If you do, please post a comment with a link for me to check them out. :)

Large Pop-up Card

Main piece of card stock:
4 ¼ X 11
score at 1, 2 ¾, 3 ¾, 5 ½, 7 ¼, 8 ¼, 10
cut a slit in the 5 ½ score line leaving ½ inch on each side

Pop up pieces of card stock:
Black: 3 X 5 ¼, 3 ½ X 2 ¼
Blue: 2 1/8 X 3 3/8, 2 7/8 X 5 1/8
White: 4 ¾ X 2 ½, 3 X 1 ¾

Mini Pop-up Card

Main piece of card stock:
3 X 8 ½
score: ½, 2, 2 ¾, 4 ¼, 5 ¾, 6 ½, 8
Cut a slit in the 4 ¼ score line leaving 3/8 inch on each side

Pop up piece of card stock:
Purple: 4 ¼ X 2 1/8
White: 4 1/8 X 2

Prima Share update

The back ordered Sprites *should* be shipping out to me in the next couple days so I should receive them next week and be able to send out the remainder of the shares. YAY

I heard from Prima yesterday afternoon and got news that the Essentials 2 are on an extended back order. I had enough for *most* of the orders. I was told it would be at least 4 weeks until they come in. In light of that, I am going to offer the option to have your payment for Essentials refunded at this time. If your name is on this list, your Essentials 2 are on back order. Please contact me and let me know if you would like to wait for your Essentials or cancel that part of your order. If I don't hear from you, I will assume that you want to wait for them to come in.

Jimmie Lynn Linkston
Krista Hubbard
Zoe Randall
Laura Pringle
Tracy Paulk
Zauna Synnott
Kivonne Tucker
Jan Walther
Jean Delaney

Anyone who is not on the list will be receiving their Essentials with their other share order. I am just waiting on the last of the Sprites at this time. :)

Thanks to all who joined!

An AWESOME Eyelet Share!

Do you like eyelets? Do you like Stampin' Up colors?

A friend of mine is hosting an eyelet share. There is a color match for ALL 48 colors, all 6 "in" colors, and plenty of neutrals to round it out.

You'll get 3,000 eyelets in 59 colors for only $40 including shipping and she is doing half shares also! In my true "ADDICT" form, I think I'll take 2! LOL

If you participate, please tell Heidi that I sent you. :)

Here is some info from Heidi:


I have found a wholesaler I can work with to get eyelets custom made in all of our favorite colors. I have sent in card stock samples and they are making the colors to match!!!

In this share, you'll get:

• 3,000 eyelets in 59 colors
• 48 colors~~50 each
• 6 "in" colors~~50 each
• neutrals~~50 each, 100 black

These are aluminum eyelets, like SU. They are a soft metal, easy to set.

• Cost: $40~~This includes shipping and delivery confirmation (add $2 if paying via PayPal) If ordering more than one share, I can adjust your PayPal fees if paying in one transaction.
• I'm also offering a 1/2 share for $23~~$24 if paying via PayPal.

To order, you can send me a e-mail at pinkhedgehogpapercrafts@gmail.com . I need at least 200 participants because I have to order 10,000 of each color to have them made. I am limiting the share to 400 participants for this round. My previous eyelet share (non custom colors) had a limit of 200.The manufacturer is quoting us (me and the wholesaler) 35 days to complete the manufacturing process. We then have to allow time to have the eyelets shipped from overseas, through customs, to the wholesaler, then to me. I also anticipate having to do some counting. So, my goal is to get the eyelets in your hands in 60 days. I need to have 1/2 of the money up front in order to start the process. As soon as I have 100 orders paid, I can pay the $$ up front to get things going.

Featured Stamper

On Sundays at www.splitcoaststampers.com there is a "featured stamper" challenge. You are to choose a card out of the featured stamper's gallery and then change it in at least 2 ways and upload it.

Today, I vowed to participate since I absolutely adore cwilliams (Candy) as a stamper AND a person! Here is my card in celebration of cwilliams!

If you would like to participate (open to anyone who is a member of SCS), here is the link:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5763998&posted=1#post5763998

To visit Candy's gallery:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=46399

The card that I modeled my featured stamper card after:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/547418?cat=500&ppuser=46399

My House Looks Like a Victoria Secret Warehouse

The Prima share is NOW CLOSED

Much to my surprise and DELIGHT, I received a Prima shipment yesterday! YAY

My house is now full of bras, panties, Essentials 2 and Sprites.

• The entire bra/panties shipment was received
• I am missing 3 colors of Sprites which should ship out to me by next Friday. All orders with Sprites in it will be held until those come in UNLESS you contact me to make other shipping arrangements
• MOST of the Essentials 2 came in, but three cases (affects about 10 participants) will be on extended back order. I will be contacting you to make arrangements.

I will ship out the single Essentials 2 shares and the single lingerie shares no later than Monday, but *hopefully* this afternoon! :)

Thanks to all who joined!

If you have any questions, please contact me at: texasjodylynn@yahoo.com

Prima Share Update

The Prima Share is *almost* closed. I have a couple spots left in each of the three shares and then it will be closed. All Prima flowers have been ordered and I am waiting for them to arrive. Here are the details of the share:

http://confessionsofaribbonaddict.blogspot.com/2007/04/prima-share-time.html

Thanks to all who have joined!

Full Spools of May Arts!

I have been receiving lots of e-mails about full spools of May Arts ribbon. Just a quick note to let you know I am able to get you a full spool of anything you are in love with. :) Send me a detailed description and the width you are looking for and I will let you know how many yards in a spool and the price. I have an order going in, in a couple of days so if you would like me to add anything for you please e-mail me at: texasjodylynn@yahoo.com .

Have a great day!

A Muse Addiction

By now you have probably realized I have some "issues". I have something inside of me that makes me want more than 1 of something. I am quite certain it dates back to the days when I lived under my mother's roof and we ran out of toilet paper and had to use kleenex, then napkins, then paper towels... THEN she went and bought toilet paper. LOL SO... MOM, thanks a bunch! It is because of YOU that I have gone crazy today and purchased a boat load of A Muse stamps. :)

Of course, that would imply that this was an impulse purchase. The nasty truth is that it was totally premeditated! I "checked out" the A Muse catalogs from my LSS and made a list and checked it twice! Then I turned in said catalogs and my list and told her I was done! Then I called back 2 separate times to add a stamp to my list. Seriously! It's an addiction I tell ya! They are so darn cute that I want the complete set. I mean... like one of every stamp that has ever been made type of set. Thank goodness the owner of the LSS is very accommodating with my A Muse requests. So, thanks Jean for letting me go hog wild with my A Muse order. :) It was fun!

Some of the stamps I purchased, I must blame on other SCSers. Jami, I ordered the place setting because of you! :) Julie, I ordered the tire swing tree because I want to set a black eyelet in the tire like you did. :) Manda, I ordered the lemonade stand because you did! I ordered the donkey, cactus and gracias because I have seen many cute cards made with them. So, thanks to all the enablers who helped make my list nice and long. LOL

Andee Cate inspired me to confess my A Muse purchase today by posting a confession of her own. I thought it was a crazy coincidence that we both went A Muse crazy today! To see her cool finds, check out her blog here: http://andeecate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2007/05/09/gotta-have-it-tuesday-a-muse-art-stamps/#comment-250

May Arts News

Last night I received the last of the May Arts shipments. I spent today cutting and packaging. All remaining PAID shares will be shipped out tomorrow. YAY

I have contacted those who have not yet sent payment. Kristy Thomas, please e-mail me at texasjodylynn@yahoo.com .

I will have some ribbon share spots left. I expect to post a list sometime in the next week of open share spots with a final chance to join. I want to give everyone a chance to claim their spot first.

Thanks to all who have joined the March and April May Arts share. There will not be a May May Arts share (sounds SO funny). LOL I am shooting for June! I have my eye on a whole new bunch of super cool May Arts to share with you then! YAY

Prima Share update

I have placed a LARGE order of Prima flowers. The wait now begins. I was told to expect to wait at least 2 weeks, so try to be patient. :) I have a couple spots left from what I ordered. Once those fill, a new group will begin. That order will more than likely not be placed until the share deadline (May 15th).

Thanks to everyone who has joined!

For more info on joining, click here: http://confessionsofaribbonaddict.blogspot.com/2007/04/prima-share-time.html

For anyone who joined the previous Essentials 2 share, click here for an update: http://confessionsofaribbonaddict.blogspot.com/2007/04/prima-essentials-2-update.html

Blog Candy Winners

confessing my ribbon addicition: tower of ribbon share ribbon
more confessing! What??????? I told you I love ribbon! :)

OH MY! This was HARD! I read all your responses and want to send you ALL blog candy, but I had to choose just a few winners! Thanks to everyone who commented! I enjoyed reading all your responses!



I figured I should now let YOU delve into my addicted, ribbon loving head. Here are MY answers to the questions.



1. Why do you love ribbon? HELLO!?!?!? WHAT is NOT to love? It is just so pretty! Ribbon makes me happy. Ribbon on sale gives me a high! Literally! My friends call it "ribbon crack". I am a ribbon addict in true form. I LOVE it. I tie it on cards, scrapbook pages (on the rare occasion that I make one), gifts, hair and anything else that is a helpless victim. If it is still, smaller than me and non-threatening, I WILL tie ribbon on it!

2. Why do you love Prima flowers? They are just so cute! I am a flower person. I own a TON of flower stamps and the love of Prima flowers is an extension of that love (obsession). I like to line them up on my shelves. I like to look at them. I like to alter the containers once they are gone. YES, I DO use them! *shocker* I do have Prima rules though. LOL Prima flowers may not be used on cards with flower stamps unless the flower stamp looks VERY close to the Prima flower. It just doesn't work in my brain. LOL Also, naked Prima flowers are not allowed. You must adorn them in the center with something. Brads, eyelets, stickles, glitter, buttons... add anything you want, but add something!

3. What do you do with your ribbon and flowers? I use them! As often as possible! I am being over-run by ribbon and Primas. I need to get them out of my house. Not TOO quickly, but seriously... I have enough that I can use them and still maintain my lifetime supply. I don't even panic if I use 2 Primas on one card. It's ok. I have more. I put ribbon on everything. I have enough for a lifetime, PLUS I will "will" them to my 2 daughters and THEY will have a lifetime supply.

4. How do you store your ribbon and Primas? For my ribbon, I have some Cropper Hopper drawers and cards. I wrap my "share" ribbon around those. When I ran out of drawers and cards I decided to buy some 8 1/2 X 11 plastic drawers and put my share bundles in that. I have one type per drawer and sometimes multiple drawers per type (get it? LOL). I also have 2, 4 drawer carts full of spools plus a few drawers that house bobbin spools and American Crafts tiny spools. My Primas are sitting on a shelf. They are too crowded. I need another shelf, but I have no more room, so they will just have to deal with the standing room only conditions. That's life in my stamp room. They should be glad that they have a home and plenty of friends to talk to! :)

5. How much ribbon/flowers do you have? YIKES... why did I ask this question? Well... I have 91 packages of primas. Some are bottles, some are plastic containers and some are BRAS. LOL But, I am under 100! *pats self on back* I thought it would be more. Of course ribbon is my TRUE passion. I don't have the time or guts to count my ribbon. I have drawers upon drawers full of ribbon. I posted pics to show you. The tower in the 3rd picture is 8 1/2 X 11 drawers. They are full of ribbon of all kinds. Mostly from my own shares. The tower on the bottom picture is actually 2, 4 drawer carts. They are full of spools of ribbon. I don't know how much is in there, but it's safe to say it's a bunch! LOL You can use the pictures in any way you'd like. I'd suggest if your hubby complains about your supplies he take a look at mine. LOL In my defense, my hubby does know how much I have. He walks in my stamp room and pilfers tape and paper clips. He sees the towers of ribbon. He DOES think I am a little crazy, but he "gets it". It's what I like and he accepts it and enables me in every way possible including going IN stamp and craft stores occasionally to push the cart as I foam at the mouth in the ribbon aisle. I love that man! LOL

Now on to the winners! I hope you all enjoy reading their responses as much as I did! Thanks for the laughs ladies! If your name is listed, please e-mail me at texasjodylynn@yahoo.com with your address.

Box of Essentials: Sandra Lew-Moll

Sandra L-M said...
Congratulations! I like ribbon because is inexpensive and "easy" to put in a card. I also like to use it in scrapbooking. I didn't quite like Primas (didn't know what to do with them) until I got a share from this site. Now I like the 3-D look of my cards. I store my ribbon and primas in Sterilite CD containers. I made my own ribbon holders using very light chipboard (from SU! scrappin' kits) and a 1/2 inch circle punch. Hope I win! Sandra Lew-Moll

why? She is a Prima convert and must be rewarded!

Pillowbox Primas: Lois Michael

Lois Michael said...
I love Ribbons because 1) You made me addicted to it and 2) I love to accent cards & projects with it. I love Primas for the same reasons! I use ribbon on the spiral bindings, handles, trim on cans, cards. Prismas, I have run through the cuttlebug for texture, used a pencil eraser to put POLKA-DOTS (which I love)on the petals. Thought about using as pasties for my DH. LOL I store my ribbon in a large wire rack that is getting really full. I usually take chipboard & put coordinating colors on it. I also have about 10 of each size of SU ribbon holders that are full. I have a boatload but can't resist I want more. Thanks for all the enabling!

why? She thought of using Primas as pasties for her husband? Now THAT is funny and creative! I love creativity! LOL Plus, the "pillow" and the pasties kinda go together right? *wink wink*

Making Memories ribbon: Amy

Amy said...
Mulberry Blossoms-------------------------
Desktop garden tilled
Fields for planting, harvesting
Mulberry blossoms

Prima Travel, Inc.-----------------------
Daily vacations:
The gardens of Giverny,
Caribbean isles…

May Day-----------
Wrapping and weaving
Cocoons of satin ribbon
Oh, to be the pole

On Finding Ribbon in the Hallway----------------------------------------------
Neatly spooled ribbon
A spectrum aligned. Then cat.
Unraveled chaos

This was fun! Thanks!!!

why? I am intrigued and CONFUSED! LOL Please explain for the poor girl who doesn't "get it" LOL

May Arts ribbon: Each winner will get 3 yards from each of the 3 spools of square stitched ribbon

Tami Morkan-she was 1st. There should be a prize for that LOL

Tami M. said...
Woo Hoo, I think I'm the first one to respond!!Here's my answers:why you love ribbon: I think it's the easiest bellie to use on a card, scrapbook page or 3D item. Depending on the ribbon you select, you can change the whole look of your project. why you love Prima flowers: Who doesn't love flowers?? With such a large selection, you're sure to find a favorite! Adds dimension. what you do with your ribbon and flowers: Basically Hoard them!how you store your ribbon and flowers: Flowers are stored in mason jars and sorted according to color. Ribbon is stored in the Cropper Hopper drawers, although I'm thining of using clothespins and big glass jars from Ikea- I just love the way my Primas look on top of my desk!how much ribbon and/or flowers you have: Do you honestly expect me to answer this??? How about "Never Enough???"


Alanna Hillis-she thought she had enough ribbon to make a road to my house. Just in case she tries, I want her to have enough to make it so we can stamp together.

Stamping on The Farm said...
Ribbon and why do I love it well. it is just so darn pretty and the cards look fabolous when you add a touch of Ribbon.....as for prima's they are just so cute and add just the right spice of life to a card....my ribbon is stored in jars and small clear plastic container and on a rack over the back of closet door, and in the ribbon holders from stamping up, and some is laying of a shelf waiting for me to decide to use it or put it away and some is still in the box that I got yersterday from this site...need I go on....lol...as for how much Ribbon do I actually own.....well I live in Manitoba Canada and I am sure that if I put all of my ribbon together and laid it straight out, I would probably be at Jody's home....I am a horder and find it hard to use my ribbon cause I may not get the same kind again...I know silly me...my prima's are stored in small jars that I got at the Dollarama Store...I think that they were spice jars and they were 3/1.00 so anywho I have all my flowers in them and they are on a shelf in front of me so that I can see them, the colors in each of the jars have inspired me many times this past month to create cards with pizzaz.....thanks Jody for doing this for us each and every month....I truly appreciate it, I could not afford to buy myself all of these little extra's if in fact I was having to do it at my LSS......HEY when are you starting the Lingerie Party......"wink" Alanna

Suzy: ribbon and shoes? I'll take ribbon any day! It sounds like Suzy would too! My kind of girl! LOL

Suzy said...
why you love ribbon Ok follow along with me here! Ribbon is the card equivalent of shoes, and May Arts are Jimmy Choos and I am Carrie from Sex in the City - cash poor but my card closet is full of gorgeousness! why you love Prima flowersFlowers are the ultimate accessory for a card, mood lifter and general joy promoter! They add cheer, dimension, ah flowers are love.what you do with your ribbon and flowersAfter removing them from my person? I love to frame my stamped image with tiny flowers, and accent the corners with large flowers. I am really into using Distress ink and metals on the flowers these days - I have even put tiny stamp patterns on them.how you store your ribbon and flowersI am still new to the craft so do not have a lot of spools, my ribbon and flowers are mostly loose. I buy decorative jars and vases from the dollar store and fill them up with swirls of ribbon. It looks so pretty and inspiring on my desk. how much ribbon and/or flowers you haveI order 3-5 yards of each kind from various eBay stores and Splitcoasters generally, and probably have 100 different kinds now. Wow I only had about 10 two months ago. Oops?I started out with the Itty Bitty Prima bag and am now up to specific styles and different textures, papers, silks, color schemes. Oh my. Lots! Man you are making me feel guilty!

Aimee-she is training a 3 year old to be a future ribbon addict. She needs more ammo!

Aimee said...
why you love ribbon? There is so much you can do with it. And My last Ribbon share got here and my DD saw it she screamed... "Ribbon... mommie more ribbon." She is only 3 and I think she has my addiction as well.why you love Prima flowers? I just started using these cute little flowers and just can't get enough of these beauties. They just add the perfect accent to any card or scrapbook page.what you do with your ribbon and flowers? Lets see... cards and scrapbook pages just don't look the same without ribbon or primas on them. I even use some ribbon to make ribbon roses on a few of my cards. how you store your ribbon and flowers? My ribbon is in a basket behind glass due to the fact that my cats seem to have an addiction with ribbon too... So fr its protection it is behind a glass door in a beautiful basket.how much ribbon and/or flowers you have? I have a basket over flowing with ribbon and I have only a few small jars of primas... I just started collecting primas.Jodie... your blog and the shares you offer are awesome.

Alisa Conner-your comment about not needing recovery sounds JUST LIKE ME! :) I have said that before. Because we are like minded, I need to fuel your addiction

Alisa Conner said...
Congratulations my new best friend and as you know I LOVE LOVE LOVE ribbon. Sadly, I am an addict. I fully admit it. They say the first step to recovery is admitting your problem. Only I don't want recovery. Uh-oh! I am not surprised that your blog is so popular. You do a great job!!!Why I love ribbon - because it is soooo purty! Because I can touch and it just "ties" up a project perfectly. I cannot make a project without some sort of ribbon on it. It's impossible. I have tried. It's just not finished without the ribbon. Sorry.Why I love primas: I am new to primas (about year-ish). But I love them because they add girlie to cards and they are so versatile. They can be fun or dramatic or just a little ditty to add a little extra sumin sumin on your project. They are also PURTY! What I do with my ribbon and primas.....I look at them a lot. I touch them a lot....I think of giving them to other people....a lot. Mostly, I hoard them. I save them for me and then I go to the bunker and I hang out with them...because they make me happy. Sometimes, I will give them to other people....but mostly not. Hands off dude! Especially if it is ribbon from you. It's sacred. =)I am the most disorganized stamper on the earth. I am sure of it. I have been attempting organization for several years now...but then I get stamping and fo-get-a-bout-it. Right now, primas are in those little cropper hopper boxes in no particular order because I have no time to sort by color or type or whatever. Ribbon is wrapped around these little cardboard pieces and pinned with a satin pin to stay in place. I cut the cardboard pieces from the leftover cardboard at the back of the DS paper. I am really trying to recycle these days. I have them in this floss display case that my mom found me at an antique mall...but that is only part of the ribbon. The other half is hanging on the wall or is shoved in a drawer or is piled on the table. Told you I was unorganized. I need a team to come and organize me. I think I will try and get on that show. Hee hee.Thanks for posting the candy and for supplying my habit. =) Big hug!

Emily Giovanni-you made me LMBO with your comment about how much you have. LOL

emilymomto3boys said...
Ribbon is my MUST accessory for pretty much every card!Primas are just so pretty to look at and they top of most everything!Put them on cards, ribbon usually tied in a knot - primas usually with a little sparkle in the middle!Primas - wow, they are just everywhere! Ribbon - drawers, racks, bags, etc!oh my, I don't think I even know or want to. How about this, less than you?!?! Congrats on 100k girlie!

Pat S-you had the guts to count and tell. You were the 1st and only to take a census!

Pat S. said...
Hi Jodi!Congratulations on 100,000!!!Thanks so much for your awesome shares...and now, awesome blog candy!!1. Why do I love ribbon...it gives me such joy just to look at them. Each little roll has its own character. The pinks and oranges are happy, the greens are crisp, the blues are soothing, the reds are vibrant, and the purples just scream "pick me!".2. Why do I love Primas?Let me count the ways…They can be Sweet ‘n’ Sassy: sometimes Clueless, sometimes All About Me.They make Impressions wherever they go, maybe a Party Mix or just a little Playtime.They invite you to Get Daisy with them :) Just sprinkle a little Fairy Dust, and they take you to Carnivale, Festivale, Fiesta, and Mardi Gras!When you meet these Crazy girls, Alyssa, Brianna, Destiny, Ella, Lillian, Mackenzie, and Mia…you’ll get a little crazy too. They are Essential! They are the Crown Jewels!(my apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning)3. What you do with your ribbon and flowers?Most of the time, I gaze at them and wonder…what color do I need next?When I can bear to part with them, they decorate cards, and gifts, and bookmarks, and tags, and kitty cats :)4. How do you store your ribbon and flowers?My ribbons have been living in two BIG clear plastic storage boxes, but they told me it was getting a little crowded.So, last week, I surprised them with new “photo keeper” boxes from Michaels.Each family of colors has its own coordinating box. Now they have wiggle room :)My flowers are new arrivals, so they are staying in their travel homes, until they get settled in. Their little milk bottles are parked right next to the ribbon neighborhood.5. How much ribbon and/or flowers you have?I was curious about this myself. The ribbons seem to multiply like rabbits.So, I took a quick census.All total, my little ribbon neighborhood has turned into Ribbon City: population 222!Flower town is much smaller, with population less than 50.But, there will always be room for new arrivals :)

Lissa Huysmans-Your story had me laughing! That is SO like me. I was recently banished to another room because my hubby couldn't hear the TV over my squealing. I was SO excited over the new bras and panties and he didn't get it. LMBO!

Lissa Huysmans said...
Hi JODY,Did you hear me scream this morning all the way from little old NZ when my first ever ribbon share arrived from you. Thank you! Thank You!I was "Oh my goshing" all over the living room when my son and hubbie rushed in to see what all the frenzied excitement was about. When they realized it was the ribbon they both looked at each other, shook their heads, backed out and said together "Oh my Gosh - is that all!"Is that ALL??? I just haven't been watching the post everyday for 2 weeks since I learned how to use paypal. I had to stop myself several times emailing you to say "Are you sure you sent it? Did put the right addie on it?) Is that all??? I was so overjoyed I took it to work with me and showed the kids in my class. The boys looked at my weired but the girls got into it and humored me. :) :) :)So WHY DO I LOVE RIBBON?? I have heaps of ribbon saved from so far back they have gone out of fashion but I still hold to them. I fell in love with the polka dot ribbons when I saw them used in so many blogs, I was so green with envy. I searched NZ high and low for any sign of that type but sadly no. They have most of what you advertise but not one retailer or wholesaler had the polka dots. I was over the moon when I saw you advertise them in your blog because of course I go there all the time to drool and dream.I love the way they add something special to a project whether it is in floral art, quilting or my daughters pig tails. I love them anytime and always try to incorporate them in my work. So thank you, thank you again.I can keep going but my daughter is yelling at me to take her to work. So, bye for now - Lissa