Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Glitter and a little Giveaway

 

I had a long drive on Tuesday but I made it to New Jersey with no traffic or weather problems.  I was surprised to see snow in Connecticut and New Jersey since we did not have any snow that stayed on the ground in Massachusetts.  It has turned really cold everywhere - I think winter has arrived!

I usually drive to my sister's home and stay for the night when I come to New Jersey to pick up our son from college.  We always have a project or two to work on and I think you can guess from the photo what we were up to yesterday.

 

The glitter ornaments have been all over the crafting blogs and websites for a couple of years now.  In case you somehow missed the excitement, here is a LINK to a post from last year where I give all of the details on how to make these wonderful glittery globes - it is so much fun to do!  I use the "floor wax" method but there are some companies that have special adhesives you can use to make these ornaments.

There were some extra special ornaments but I can't share photos of these until after Christmas - you never know who is reading!

I didn't get much computer time so I know I am behind on emails and messages.  I did see some comments about the ribbon I used to make the tags.  Some people don't have a Costco nearby or could not find this ribbon at their store.  I know I had to dig back into the boxes to find it.  I saw the sample hanging on the ring and I knew I "needed" some of this ribbon!

 

The ribbon comes on huge spools and I know I probably won't use it all up so I'd like to offer a little gift of a couple of yards of ribbon to seven readers of my blog (just because seven is one of my favorite numbers!).  If you can't find the ribbon and would like to put your name in the hat to win some please leave a comment on this post and be sure to leave a way I can contact you (Google profile, blog address, message board name, email address, etc.).  I will pick seven winners sometime this weekend and mail out the ribbon on Monday.


I will try to write up the tag directions later and if I finish, I'll post them tomorrow.  My son and I are headed to PA to see my Dad so I can't be sure that I'll get a chance.  It is amazing to me to think that he only has one more semester of college left (but it will be nice to be done with the tuition bills!)

I also wanted to let you know that my friend Terri at Stamps Alive is having a sale. She always has great prices, but this sale will last only until Friday night at midnight (Pacific time).  You might want to check it out for a last minute gift - maybe for yourself!

I hope you are having a good week and enjoying some holiday events - we have a very busy weekend once we get back and next week our older son will arrive from San Francisco.  It is always so nice to have everyone together even if it is only for a few days. 

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94 comments:

  1. Great ornaments... I did these quite a few years ago.

    Great offer for the ribbon!!!

    Crystal
    bowlergirl61(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  2. Love the ornaments.. Thanks for the giveaway on the ribbon! I would love to win :)

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  3. I've always wanted to make those ornaments. I have to try them. Love the ribbon giveaway too!
    abalcarcel49@aol.com

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  4. OOOPS...I mistyped the email...abalcarcel409@aol.com

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  5. Your tags are beautiful! I would love to win some of the ribbon.

    Thanks!
    Cindy

    cgarner@machlink.com

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  6. It's nice that your family can all get together at least for a few days. Hope you don't get as much snow as blew thru here!

    And we don't have Costco near me, so I'd love the chance to win some of the ribbon.

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  7. Hope you have (had) a safe trip back from New Jersey with your son. Have a wonderful holiday and thanks for a chance to have some of your wonderful ribbon.

    clsalter@yahoo.com

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  8. I would love to win this ribbon - in fact, my "Scrapping Sisters" is having an "after Christmas crop" on 1/22 and I would love to use this idea on tags for their gifts! Thanks for the chance!

    jackie

    jkraftchick at triad dot rr dot com

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  9. I would love to win some of this ribbon. What a great change from the traditional Christmas colors!
    gellins@cox.net

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  10. Wow....gorgeous. I love the colors!
    lfuchs1 at wi. rr. com

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  11. Wow, awesome. Wish mine turned out this nice.

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  12. Love your tags and ornaments. Thanks for a chance to win some of the ribbon.
    marionment@msn.com

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  13. Please put my name in your hat. Shake it up, draw me out, Yes, can you tell I want to win some of this beautiful ribbon! :)

    I know that you and your sister were having a lot of fun doing the pretty glitter ornaments.

    Let us know how your back is doing? I do hope that the procedure you had has helped.

    Marjorie from TX

    marjorie_brundage at sbcglobal dot net

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  14. So funny to see your post about the ornaments as I was doing the same thing yesterday but a little different. I found some ornaments that the paint wasn't 100% pretty anymore so used Clorox to take off the rest and then used SU reinkers - about 40 drops and then the MS glitter.

    Great giveaway on the ribbon.

    mmlmn@polarcomm.com

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  15. Thanks for posting again the link to the glitter ornament directions. I had forgotten how much I wanted to try those. Maybe this weekend. Would love some of that cute ornament ribbon. Love your blog. Thank you for sharing with me.

    pepsijake@hotmail.com

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  16. I love those ornaments. I think I am going to make a set for my family with our names on them. And that ribbon, wow!! I love it. Unfortunately, we do not have a Costco near us. Winning the ribbon would be great. TFS
    bhoward at kci dot net

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  17. Love the ornaments, I actually made a couple this year!

    Thanks for the chance to win some ribbon :)

    Tanya
    phenis2031 at yahoo dot com

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  18. Would love to win some of the ribbon. Loved your ribbon cards last year, and looking forward to the tag description when you have time. Happy and safe travels! ship-svginfo(at)usa(dot)net

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  19. Beautiful tags. We don't have a Costco here as I live in a small town. Thanks for the opportunity to win some of the ribbon.

    Sally Gasparri
    sallyg33436@yahoo.com

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  20. Beautiful tags--My grandaughter and I just finished making "glitter balls" and had a great time--We could have sat here and made them all day. Thanks for the giveaway--We don't have a Costco where I live and the ribbon you found is just the thing for making cards and tags.

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  21. If I had a Costco, I would have soooo already been there to get some of this ribbon. Thank you so much for the chance to win some. Safe travels.

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  22. I love your blog! You always have such great ideas! I would love to win some ribbon - your tags are so cute!
    AprilsL8 at windstream dot net

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  23. Everything is always gorgeous. That ribbon is beautiful also. Thank you

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  24. I love making these ornaments. I've made over 75 of them and sold them this Christmas with kids names cut out of vinyl. Thanks for the great giveaway. Love the ribbon! Shari (cricutrookie)

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  25. I just love your creations, Diane! Coming to your blog always gives me so much inspiration and a wealth of ideas!

    Thank you for all of your hard work, and thanks for doing such a nice giveaway! :o)


    AnneMaflan on the Cricut MB

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  26. I was hoping you'd say you'd share. I'd love some of the ribbon. bobbarahatgmail.com

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  27. Count me in for the ribbon giveaway please. Your ornaments are so stunning. By the time I got to Michaels last year they were all sold out of the clear balls. Will head there this week to try it again.
    Happy Holidays,
    Mary Ann
    mahuntington@wavecable.com

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  28. I just made some glitter ornaments this past weekend and had so much fun! And it's so easy! The ribbon is gorgeous. I'll have to check my costco..if I have time, I'm still Christmas shoppin, yikes!

    spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

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  29. That ribbon is just gorgeous! I would love to win!

    sfread171@hotmail.com

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  30. That ribbon is so cute and those ornaments are so simple yet classy. Thanks!

    housejenator@gmail.com

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  31. I just love these ornaments. I made some this year too! They are great for little gifts that let people know that you care. TFS

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  32. I'd love some of that pretty ribbon. Thanks for th chance at it. Those glitter ornaments are always pretty.

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  33. thanks for sharing those ribbons look neat.

    wheatley_jan@hotmail.com

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  34. Diane,
    Thanks for a great things to do. I love the ribbon and cannot think of anyone that would not love to win. I finally got all the cards done and on the way to the post office today. Thanks for a great blog. A follower for sometime now.
    E-Mail: davidbayles@sprintmail.com
    I love the ornaments and need to make some of those also.
    http://lovethatexpressions.blogspot.com/

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  35. I would love to win these. I love the non-traditional colors. Also, please keep me in the loop if you do any crafting get togethers in your area. I'm only about 30 minutes away. xoxo, Meg
    megdoyon at comcast dot net

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  36. we made these ornaments for my sons wedding reception tables. they were married 3 yrs ago today....oh, i forgot to get their card out to them...glad they only live 1/4 mi. up the road.

    thanks for the opportunity to win this pretty ribbon.

    katschriber
    cen30611@centurytel.net

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  37. beautiful ribbon!!! and beautiful bulbs--the bulbs are so much fun to make.thanks for the chance to win some ribbon. millierose651@aol.com

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  38. Beautiful ribbon and what a creative way to use it. I would love to win such pretty ribbon so I can copy your idea.

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  39. Love the look of glittered ornaments. I've never made them. Maybe next year with my daughter inlaws. Very cute ribbon tags. Love the ribbon......Thank you
    Linda in Stanwood
    lrheck@gmail.com

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  40. Diane, I make the glitter balls last year, and they were a big hit with my family & friends. I love using the ribbon for tags--you are amazingly creative. I visit your blog daily because I love your projects, and the detailed explanations for them. Thanks for the opportunity to win your ribbon that you are graciously sharing.

    MaryAnnS

    vsturm@ec.rr.com

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  41. I had already shopped Costco's ribbon when you posted this ribbon and they didn't have anything this good. I'd love to be able to make your tags.

    Linda
    sparquillingink@yahoo.com

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  42. There is not a Costco anywhere near where I live, but I do wish there
    was one! The ornaments are gorgeous.
    Please enter my name in your lovely
    ornament ribbon contest...
    "Happy Holidays!"
    Thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  43. Love those ornaments. I've never tried them but must get to the store for some floor wax. So happy to hear that your family will be together for the Holidays! I'd love some of the ribbon to try making the tags... they are sooooo gorgeous!
    claudiamatzke at hotmail dot com

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  44. Yep. lovely ornaments and tags made with the ribbon! The nearest Costco t me is 90 miles so I'd love to win some of this ribbon! Thanks!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  45. those ribbon ornaments are just georgeous!!!! that glitter ribbon WOW

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  46. The ribbon is beautiful and I hope I might be one of the lucky 7 who will be a recipient for your generous give-a-way! Thank you.
    Hugs,
    StampinSher

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  47. Diane! We have been up to the same thing! I have been working on my ornaments also. Your ornaments look gorgeous! Thanks for a chance to win the ribbon! I have been looking everywhere for some like it and haven't found anything!
    Big Hugs!

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  48. I have got to try some of these ornaments. I keep seeing post about them. I love the ribbon. I have to drive over 100 miles to get to a Costco. Thanks for the chance to win some.

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  49. Love the glitter ornaments! I've made several of them. However, I don't live near a Costco and would love to win some ribbon. Contact me at gunnyscathy@yahoo.com

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  50. You and your sister have been very busy. Love those glitter ornaments. Love the ribbon too! To bad you aren't gonna be in my area so we could get together.

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  51. Love the ribbon. We do not have a Costco either. All our scrapbook, craft stores have closed since Hobby Lobby opened. HL has no competition. Hope you'll draw my name ;-). Your blog is the first one I read in the morning. Thanks for all you do for us.
    pam@helphrey.net

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  52. THE RIBBON IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AND I WOULD LOVE SOME.

    THANKS!!

    MICKEY

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  53. Love the ribbon. Can't find it here. So I would love to win some. I love doing glass ornaments and last yr my daughtrs made some with grandkids pics on them.So precious.

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  54. The ornaments are beautiful! Have never heard of the "floor wax" method. Am going to your tutorial to check it out. The ribbon is to DIE for. I can only dream of what I might make from it! Thank you so much for the chance to imagine! Pam M.

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  55. The ribbon is beautiful and the tags are awesome! I would love to make some tags with the ribbon if I'm lucky enough to be a winner.

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  56. Forgot to leave a way for you to reach me. jvernon1@kc.rr.com

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  57. Your ornaments came out so beautiful! I tried to make these recently, but had some issues. Not sure if I used too much or not enough. I either had bare spots or some of the glitter clumped inside. Any tips? misingyu2@gmail.com

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  58. That ribbon is beautiful, I would love to have some of it. Thank you for the giveaway chance. Your ornaments are so pretty, my daughter and I just made some small heart ornaments using this method. Thank you for the tutorial on the tags, they are super cute!

    Marianne S.
    sthquilter at gmail dot com
    www.paperorfabric.blogspot.com

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  59. I'd love to win some of that ribbon. There is no Costco within 50 miles of me. :-(

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  60. Ooooh...count me in! That ribbon is just gorgeous.

    Ldybg93(at)gmail(dot)com

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  61. These turned out so pretty. I would never have thought of making a tag window with the ribbon. Hope I win some ribbon. tfs
    cruella63703 at yahoo dot com

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  62. How sweet of you Diane!!!!
    I have not seen that ribbon at my store, those tags you made are sooo cute...
    brodiec88 at hotmail dot com

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  63. Cute ornaments and thanks for a chance to win some ribbon. Hugs- Glora me(at)glorajean(dot)com

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  64. Great ornaments, must give them a try. Fabby ribbon too, thanks for the chance to win.
    Jenny

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  65. I love the ribbons!!! They are really cute. I would love to win some of it.
    merkger04@yahoo.com

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  66. I printed this out from my daughter because she is making ornaments. They are beautiful so I thought she would love to make them. Thank you for sharing and Merry Christmas

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  67. I will for sure use these directions for making ribbon tags next year. You are so inventive and your talent shows. I would LOVE to receive some yards of this ribbon as it looks perfect for the project that you did. Thanks for sharing your time and talent and have a very Merry Holiday season. Make sure it is a safe one.

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  68. I love those glitter ornaments. I make some last year with thefloor wax. That ribbon is gorgeous. If I had seen it, I would have had to have it. Thanks for sharing.
    stuff@gt.rr.com

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  69. I would love a chance to win some of the ornament ribbon. The tags you made with them are fantastic. Thanks for the opportunity.
    Pat P
    tpmk222@aol.com

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  70. I'm curious: How do the ornaments keep from season to seaon? Does the wax turn brown? I plan to buy ornaments after Christmas to make for next year. I do think they are beautiful. As is that ribbon! Thank you for sharing your creativity and your beautiful photos.
    MCF's Mimi

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  71. I am so excited for a chance to win. I have never tried using glitter, but that is my next project. I would love to win this ribbon.

    Thanks for the great give-a-way.

    Elise
    ereitsma @ charter. net

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  72. I love this ribbon. Thanks for showing something different with ribbon!

    swtprncess23atyahoodotcom

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  73. All of your creations are beautiful! I love the glitter ornaments and the ribbon is awesome! Thanks for sharing with us and giving some lucky person the opportunity to win some ribbon!


    Blog: http://msscrappycreations.blogspot.com/

    email: msnjhunter@yahoo.com

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  74. awwwww, your ornaments are so pretty. They look like glittery Easter eggs sitting in their little "cartons"! The ribbon you used for the tags is lovely too and I adore that they are non-traditional colors. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    Anne
    lucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com
    Trinkets-n-Treasures.Artfire.com

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  75. You are a true inspiration! I would see that ribbon and not think about making tags. What an awesome idea! Thank you!

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  76. You are so clever. How do you think of these things? I am actually jealous of your gift.

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  77. I love youe blog and I love these tags! I went to my local Costco, but no luck... Thank you for all you do - Merry Christmas.

    sharonmauer1 [at] gmail [dot] com

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  78. you have the best ideas! I visit your blog everyday. that ribbon is beautiful and what you did with it was so creative.

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  79. That ribbon is beautiful and what a great idea for making tags

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  80. LOVE this ribbon!!! It would sure look good in my ribbon collection. :) The colors are so awesome on your tags, I really do like the bright, glittery colors.

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  81. I have searched every Costco in the city for this lovely ribbon after I saw your creations- no luck! I would love the chance to win some- thank you.
    Yours is the first blog I look at each day, Many thanks for your inspirations.
    terigottselig@gmail.com

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  82. That is absolutely gorgeous ribbon! I managed to sneak my way into a Costco, even though I don't have a membership... just to see if they have it here too, no such luck. < I would have gotten my mom to get it if they did! > It would be wonderful to win a bit of it for sure! Thanks so much for all your beautiful ideas and generous giveaways!

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  83. These are so pretty Diane. I also saw your project from last year when you made the cards and thought that was such a neat idea. We don't have a Costco around here, and while I see the ribbon on the large rolls like you describe, none are as pretty as these have been. Maybe I will be lucky enough to be one of the winners.
    Karen Varney
    rkv@embarqmail.com

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  84. Beautiful ribbons, thanks for sharing this idea!

    Kathy
    kl_smith2005(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  85. Awesome ornaments. Great ideas. Thanks for sharing. I would love to win some ribbon - a girl can never have enough, right, just like shoes, lol. Happy Crafting!

    Michele

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  86. These ornaments are truly beautiful and unique. What a clever idea to use ribbon for this project. I hope you share pictures of the trees you are putting up. Thanks for an opportunity to win.
    Sue

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  87. I love your ornaments, ribbon and tags!! I would love to win some ribbon please! My supply is running low and I could really use it.

    Thanks for the chance to win and wishing you and yours a very Happy Holiday!!

    *Hugs*
    ~Andrea

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  88. his was just such kewl ribbon and i would dash off to my nearest Costco but alas 130 miles and a storm is coming, and I still have on my jammies and...........oh well you get the picture, I would love to win some of your ribbon. i loved your tags. Thanx for the chance, Dee

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  89. Your ribbon is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

    weezielw@aol.com

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  90. Diane
    Those tags are adorable with the ribbon.
    I loved the idea so much I went to my favorite store (Dollar Store) and got some ribbon and did some slightly different things with it but will try your method when time permits.
    Have a great Christmas.
    Myrna

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  91. Love this idea! I've seen some really pretty ribbon but didn't buy it because I didn't have a use for it - now I do! Thanks!

    Annette
    luv2scrap85@comcast.net

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  92. Awesome ribbon I sure would love for my 9 yr olds scrapbook!!!
    HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
    Karen dkolopez@msn.com

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  93. Comments are closed - the names of the seven people who I will send ribbon to will be posted shortly - Please check back to see. (I will also email the winners for addresses).

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