Merry Christmas!

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas holiday and are with the ones that you love during this blessed season!

I haven't sent out the official email, but wanted to give you a heads up that I just reduced the entire American Crafts Ribbon line to 50% OFF.

Merry Christmas from The Ribbon Basket!
Steve, Harmony and Family:)

Oh my! It has been way too long since our last post, life is pretty hectic here at The Ribbon Basket:) We are going to take a little bit more of a personal approach to the way we run the blog. Here are some improvements to come:

1. Obviously, we will let you know about the sales!
2. We will be posting more about day to day stuff around here.
3. I thought it would be fun to add some "how-to" projects that we found interesting.

If you have any suggestions, don't hesitate to comment, we would love to hear from you! How do you keep up on your blog? What are some tricks that you use to keep it fresh and exciting. Let us know!

Take care!
Harmony

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Don't forget to enter the contest that can save you

30% on your entire purchase

and can enter you into the contest for a

shopping spree worth up to $25!

Click here to read about it.

THE CONTEST IS ON!

Contest dates ~ September 6-16, 2008

THE RULES:

1. Leave a comment on this post with all of the ways that you can use ribbon, numbering each one.

2. For each way that you describe, you will receive a 1% discount, up to 30% ON YOUR ENTIRE ORDER at our etsy store http://www.theribbonbasket.etsy.com/, or at http://www.theribbonbasket.com/! (If you think of 10 different ways to use ribbon, you will receive a 10% discount, and so on.)

3. If you are interested in items in the etsy store, tell me what products in our store you would like to purchase with your discount:)

4. EXTRA CREDIT - The top 3 contestants (that have the most original and unique ideas) will receive winning shopping sprees! Winners will be contacted and announced September 16 @ 9:00am (PST).

1st place ~ $25 shopping spree

2nd place ~ $15 shopping spree

3rd place ~ $10 shopping spree

5. On your marks, get set, GO!

(International participants are welcome to play too!)

Euphoria 6x6 Chipboard Album

This project was created for an upcoming class.

~ The front cover is layered with paper from the Euphoria collection by Basic Grey and cardstock by Bazzill. It is accented with coordinating buttons, a paper flower by Prima Marketing a large silk flower and of course - RIBBON.

~ Queen & Company's felt fusion has been cut to add a little happy swirl to the corner.

~ "MY" has been cut out using the Cricut Expressions, "Family" is created with Heidi-Black Rub ons by Making Memories and the edges were inked with a black ink pad.

The Ribbon Basket Expands to ETSY

Check us out at ETSY! We have opened a store at http://www.theribbonbasket.etsy.com/ - click on this link to see what we have. We will feature kits and handmade items. Here is a sneak peak.

Favorite Crafting Supplies

This week's give-away!
One random winner will be chosen from this blog post. Leave us a comment and let us know your favorite crafting supplies.

This week's contest!
"Project of the Week." If you have any layouts, cards, projects or other fun ways to use ribbon, please share that with us by showing the link in your comments. (Click here to see the article on how to post your project.) We'll pick a winning project and post it on The Ribbon Basket Blog. We look forward to seeing your projects!

August Design Team Contest

Would you like to be on The Ribbon Basket Design Team?

Rules of our August Design Team Contest:
~ 1 layout entry per person.

~ entry must use this sketch and include a title, photo(s) and journaling.




- your layout must be NEWLY CREATED for this contest and not posted elsewhere during the contest period. After the contest is over, you can post your creation wherever you'd like.

- deadline for entries is July 10, 2008 (that gives you 15 days!)

- entry must be uploaded onto this post in the, or emailed to Harmony, and must include "August Design Team Contest" with your post. (Click here to see the article on how to post your entry on the BLOG.)

- international entries are welcome.

- you must not have been a Guest Design Team Member here at The Ribbon Basket in the last six months.


If you're chosen as an August Design Team Member for The Ribbon Basket:

1. You'll be contacted via email, and you'll be required to accept the position within 3 days of notification.

2. Your photo and bio will be featured in our newsletter and we will need this within a few days of your acceptance.

3. You'll receive an August kit and will be required to complete at least 3 layouts and 1 project (altered piece, card, etc.) with the kit. These must be emailed to harmony_sings4u@yahoo.com by June 30th.

4. You'll participate in the BLOG by posting a minimum of 5 times a week.

Design Team Member - Heidi VanLaar!

This card is from Design Team member Heidi V.L. Thank you everyone for participating in our "project of the week". That contest will continue here on the blog, and a winner will be chosen on a weekly basis.

(Click here to see the article on how to post your project.)

And the winner is (drum-roll)

Our first give-away winner! One random winner was chosen from our new BLOG! Congratulations Nana! Another winner will be chosen this week! Simply leave a comment on this post and answer this question: What products would you love to see The Ribbon Basket carry?

Our first contest winner! The winning "Project of the Week" goes to Lutinelle!

Lutinelle said:
This blog is a great idea!can't wait to see what you will show us.I love your shop, here you will find what I've done with your ribbon and flowers:

Beautiful Lutinelle!

REMEMBER: If you have any layouts, cards, projects or other fun ways to use paper crafting supplies, please share that with us by showing the link in your comments. We'll pick another winning project by June 20, 2008 and post it here on The Ribbon Basket gallery. We look forward to seeing your projects!

(See the article titled "The Answer to linking your post" on how to post your project.)

Coupon Code! Free shipping is back for all online orders over $75.00. (including International customers, no express or priority, all flowers will be shipped without the bottles) Coupon Code: Freeover75

The Answer to Linking Your Posts!

This excellent tutorial came from: Stamping Mathilda


1. Go to the comments section and start writing your message. Then type what you see in the picture below, don't forget the quotation mark.




2. Paste the URL (the red part in the picture below) right after the quotation mark.




3. Add the rest of the text, the colored part in this picture: quotation mark, bracket, what people will see in the comment (green part here)...

4. She added another link

And this is how it looks in the comment.

(Picture of Stamping Mathilda with her final post)

Try it - it works!

I can't wait to see all of your great work! Don't forget to post, so you can get in on the "project of the week" before Friday!

How do I add a link to my post?

A simple answer to this question is: www.photobucket.com. This is a free photo hosting service.

1. Take a picture of your project.
2. Download it onto your computer.
3. Go to www.photobucket.com.
4. Click the browse button - this will bring up the files on your computer for you to choose from.
5. Upload the picture into photobucket.
6. Go to the "My Album" tab.
7. There is a "direct link" option under your photo - copy the link. (Here is an example of what the link will look like http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee73/harmony_sings4u/March2008042.jpg)
8. Paste the link into your post and voila, the picture should pop up when others click on the link! (Click the link above and check it out:)

What method do you use when adding links to your posts?

My Favorite Things

It is so wonderful to hear from all of the paper-crafters here in the United States and from around the world - thank you for letting us know you are there! If you haven't entered the "project of the week", I encourage you to get your entries in. The winner will be announced Friday, June 13, along with the "posting" winner.

Here is the question for today: What is on your wish list?

I would have to say that I would love to own every Provo Craft Cricut cartridge that is made. I love this machine and can use it in so many different ways - it's great!

Now tell us about yours...

Welcome to The Ribbon Basket Blog!

Hello! We are starting this blog to bring you up to date information and projects designed to inspire you. This will be your place to check in for great give-aways, contests and coupon codes.

Our first give-away! One random winner will be chosen from this blog post. That means, leave us a comment and let us know you are here.

Our first contest! "Project of the Week." If you have any layouts, cards, projects or other fun ways to use paper crafting supplies, please share that with us by showing the link in your comments. We'll pick a winning project and post it here on The Ribbon Basket gallery. We look forward to seeing your projects!

Thanks for visiting and we hope you come back soon!