Every Thursday we get together to share our newest creations. It could be anything- a makeover, a project, a great recipe... I am not picky! I am on the hunt for items to feature on somewhat simple AND Crazy Domestic, so show me what you got!•••
Today's giveaway is sponsored by
The Ribbon Retreat is a fantastic online shop full of ribbon in great variety and awesome prices. They also carry fabric and embellishments and everything you need to finish a project. Whether you have your own store or you simply like to make "stuff" for your family and friends, The Ribbon Retreat is bound to be your new best friend!
Take a look:
In addition to having over 120 shades of Grosgrain ribbon, The Ribbon Retreat has darling printed ribbon that I want so badly to add to my obsessive ribbon collection!
They have embellishments, headbands, clips, beanies and tools for all your needs!
And lets not forget the FABRIC!!!! Fun designer prints and patterns in so many styles and varieties- just looking a them will get your creative juices flowing!
Take a look:
In addition to having over 120 shades of Grosgrain ribbon, The Ribbon Retreat has darling printed ribbon that I want so badly to add to my obsessive ribbon collection!
They have embellishments, headbands, clips, beanies and tools for all your needs!
And lets not forget the FABRIC!!!! Fun designer prints and patterns in so many styles and varieties- just looking a them will get your creative juices flowing!
Make sure you also take a look at:
ribbon ideas
free project tutorials
and craft inspiration on their Blog
(I used their tutorial for Bug Bows almost a year ago- super fun and easy to follow!)
free project tutorials
and craft inspiration on their Blog
(I used their tutorial for Bug Bows almost a year ago- super fun and easy to follow!)
The Giveaway:
The Ribbon Retreat has offered to give 1 lucky somewhat simple follower the following:
How to Enter: Visit The Ribbon Retreat and come back here telling me how you'd spend the gift certificate- be specific on the items you'd want.
Additional Entries:-Blog, tweet or facebook about this giveaway
-Be a follower or a fan of somewhat simple's facebook, twitter or Blog Frog Community.
Please enter only one comment per person telling me of all the entries you completed. I will enter your name for as many times as you have entries.
I will announce the winner Monday at the top of my blog. The winner must "be present" to win, meaning if you see your name, you have to email me to claim your prize by next Thursday or you miss out!
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And now for the Link Party!
Here are the rules just to make sure we are all playing fair:
1. Link to your specific post, not the main page of your blog.
2. Grab our party button so everyone can get in on the fun.
3. No advertisements for shops, websites, giveaways or other link parties please.I delete about 10 or so of these every week!
3. No advertisements for shops, websites, giveaways or other link parties please.I delete about 10 or so of these every week!
This link party will start at 6pm Wednesday and end at 6pm Friday (Arizona time!) By entering your link, you are giving me permission to use any part or all of your post including pictures in a spotlight on somewhat simple or Crazy Domestic. (Proper credit and links will be given to you, of course!)
Ok, so here's what I'm going to order when I win: Double-sided satin in antique gold 1.5" size, and a whole bunch of that taffeta gingham in all different colors. Their sale prices are amazing too! Ok, I'm going to go link up now.
ReplyDeleteI'd order as much fabric as I could! A little bit of everything. And of course I'd blog about everything I make with it!
ReplyDeleteI "liked" Somewhat Simple on Facebook.
love those fabrics!!! i'd get some amy butler "love" fabric and definitely some momo "wonderland" - my favorite!!!!
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Thanks so much for hosting! I could go crazy there, but I'd stock up on some ribbons then watch their tutorials on how to make bows. I can handle a few simple ones, but I've been meaning to make more for my girl. Thanks to you and Ribbon Retreat for the giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win this, I get ribbon from ribbon retreat all the time so I would get more ribbon with the gift certificate if I won!!
ReplyDeleteI am a facebook fan!
ReplyDeleteWhen I win I will probably go crazy buying stuff. I make collegiate tutus so I would buy the UT & OU collegiate ribbon. I would buy several 1.5" crochet headbands to go with my tutus as well. Then I would probably spend the rest on double-sided satin ribbon for both tutus and pillowcase dresses. I also really need a zebra ribbon and found a super cute one on their website!
ReplyDeleteIf I was lucky enough to win I would get a selection of dotted ribbons and satin in pink purple and peach to make flowers for my daughter's bedroom
ReplyDeleteOh My!! If I were to win I would get the Preppy convenience pack, breast cancer awareness ribbon, Malabu cowgirl ribbon mix and the Virgina Tech ribbon.
ReplyDeleteI blogged about this giveaway...
ReplyDeletehttp://gigglesglitzandglam.blogspot.com/2010/10/ribbon-retreat-giveaway.html
I officially like you on facebook!
ReplyDeleteI would get the White Mega Ric Rac to make a skirt of a costume I've been wanting to finish, the White Marabou as a tail for a unicorn costume I want to make, the Satin Grab Bag to use as more hair ribbons... I do love ribbons
ReplyDeleteI would have to get the UT collegiate mix, some of the grey/white gingham ribbon, probably a grab bag, some of the double ruffle ribbon and if there was anything left over I would get some of the April Klein big sister and little sister ribbon for my little sis and I. I also 'liked' somewhat simple on facebook.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHA! I just spent like 30 minutes cruising their site before I even saw your blog post!! I would totally buy some meadowsweet fabric and some gripzees for the hairbows and the tutorial on how to make the princess bows! LOVE this site!!
ReplyDeleteOh where to begin
ReplyDeleteI would buy the Michael Miller Fabric in plain jane fuschia by the YARD!!! With baby #5 coming, I have a million projects I would make out of this. And some of the large whimsy fabric too, and, and, and, the gift certificate would be gone in a heartbeat!
I like you on facebook, you're linked on my blog.
Oh please let me win!!!!
I'm a facebook follower!
ReplyDeleteI just can't have enough ribbon and use it on everything. I'm in love with grosgrain and sheers so I'd get a combo of both of those in every color!
ReplyDeleteI'd order the Emaline skirt pattern and as much cute fabric as I could until my $50 ran out!
ReplyDeleteI got lost in the printed ribbons section! They have SO MANY cute printed ribbons! I'd be stocking up on those--loved the Argyle! I'm following and *like* Somewhat Simple on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteGreat ribbon selection! I'd start with the double ruffle ribbon - so cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm no stranger to the ribbon retreat!
ReplyDeleteI love the combo pake!
CUpcakes were my favorite!
Have a good one-
Melly
http://www.beckhamandbloom.com
http://www.planmydinner.net
I love the ribbon retreat. They have so many shades of colors. I really liked the daisy dots too!
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I'd get the double ruffle in every color and spend the rest on stretch lace. Wish they had that in black!
ReplyDeleteI became a fan on FB. Also, I love both of the Holiday Hot Traxx ribbons. I use grosgrain ribbon on all of my Christmas gifts, and those go with my theme for this year!
ReplyDeletewhat pretty ribbons! Thanks for hosting the blog party.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower!
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thanks!
Jessie
Oh, I could SOOOOO get in trouble on this site...
ReplyDelete1. I would buy TONS of different ribbons - I have like a million co-workers preggo right now and I make crinkly taggy blankets for gifts...I really like the ribbon packs, too!
I would also buy tuille, my girls have been begging for tutus.
2. I like you on FB
3. I am a follower!
Thanks, Michelle
http://twitter.com/MelindaDK
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fan on facebook now!!
ReplyDeleteId get some printed ribbon and polka dot ribbon for making hairbows!!
ReplyDeleteI love ribbon retreat! I used them to learn how to make bows. I didn't realize they had fabrics. I would get the bow maker and the preppy convenience pack.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun giveaway! If I won, I'd pick some dotted ribbons and definitely pick up some amazing Amy Butler fabric. It's just too gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI would use $50 from Ribbon Retreat to purchase a variety of colors of moonstitch grosgrain ribbon (love this!). I would also get some of the Art Gallery fabrics!
ReplyDeleteI know I would get fabric. I really like the bliss jelly roll.
ReplyDeleteI'd order fabric, fabric & more fabric :) I love the Riley Blake & Moda are my favorites!
ReplyDeleteum...i kinda love ric rac. :)
ReplyDeletei'm a facebook fan, too.
I would definitely use it on some of the adorable newsboy hats & kufi hats! I love them & they are a big hit! I would also test out some new fabric, like the Origins by Basicgrey! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI'd get jumbo ricrak and some ruffle headbands for my girls.
ReplyDeleteI would buy a kufi hat in every color! :) And an assortment of grosgrain ribbon to make bows that match every outfit my daughter has in her closet! Then, if I had anything left over, I'd pick me up a few yards of beautiful fabric to complete some holiday projects! Such cute stuff!
ReplyDeleteI'm a facebook fan and I follow on Twitter!
I LOVE the Ribbon retreat!!
ReplyDeleteI love their fabric, but i need more ribbon, i like the preppy stripes;)
I'm a follower of Somewhat Simple's blog, blog frog community, facebook, and twitter:)
ReplyDeleteI'd probably get the Amy Butler apron patterns and some fabric to make myself an apron. I'm messy in the kitchen!
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i want it all! i'd settle for a good 'ole convenience pack of Grosgrain 7/8. i need to replenish my ribbon supply for hair bows.
ReplyDeletei'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteIf I'm so lucky to win I would buy the following:
ReplyDeleteAll star 2 fattie
origins charm pack
Little guy ties patterns
1/2 yeard of pink damask (pink ribbons/windham fabrics)
a 1/4 yard of all five fabrics from Orchid Spa (Michael Miller)
a 1/4 yard each of Cream Diva main, Red Diva Damask, Green Diva Apron, Green Diva Cupcakes (Domestic Diva - Riley Blake Designs)
Yeah I know I went over the certificate amount...but that sometimes happens...
Thank you for hosting this blog. I am a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI'd for sure have to start out with some printed ribbons because they truly have the best selection including -
birthday sprinkle cupcakes
the dizzy bees, ladybugs
caterpillers, daddy's girl, mommy's girl, little sister, big sister, digital camo
I am a follower on your facebook and twitter
facebooked about this giveaway
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=170668536277982&id=110178342377516
tweeted giveaway
http://twitter.com/#!/rhechristine/status/28963362051
The "love" collection from Amy Buttler will be great in a bag or quilt, Fan of SS in FB, Follower of SS and part of Blog Frog community, I put this giveaway in my sidebar!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I would stock up on spring colors for next years bows.
ReplyDeleteI would buy anything Plaid. I love plaid ribbon and I am sure I could make something for Christmas from any of it.
ReplyDeleteI would try to stock up on some basic colors! It always seems I dream up a project in my head and then don't have the right color ribbon to finish it off with!
ReplyDeleteThanks for having us over and for a chance to win fabric and ribbon. I would love taffeta gingham ribbon for Christmas presents.
ReplyDeleteI would pick the pink ribbon fabric with no questions asked.
ReplyDeleteI would get the 5/8 grosgrain convenience pack and then I would choose a few colors of tulle and I would order several metal headbands to work on!
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I follow your Facebook page!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Twitter!
ReplyDeleteI am a member of your Blog Frog Community!
ReplyDeleteI'd like the "Preppy Stripes 7/8" convinience pack plus a selection of ric rac (all sizes: 1/2", 3/4" and Jumbo) for an apron I am working on.
ReplyDeleteHi There! First, thank you for your giveaway chance. If I were to win I would love the Swiss Dots Convenience Pack and maybe Moonstitch Grosgrain Ribbon in Black and White and...Grosgrain in the Pure Green! I am a follower of your blog, facebook fan now of The Ribbon Retreat. Linked up Item #204 on my blog for both SYS and the Ribbon Retreat! Thank you AGAIN!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Denise
I would love to buy the insturctions on how to make the larger hair bows. I would also like to purchase the HOGS Collegiate Mixes, the candy corn mix and the one with the turkey. I think that would be a gift certificate well spent! Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love it all!! but if i have to choose, i would probably choose the prepy stripes convienence pack! its too cute!
ReplyDeleteADORNit Owls & several of the fun prints, toile, double ruffle and whatever else I can squeeze in. Would LOVE to get some pretty ribbon!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shop! Glad I know about it now. I definitely need some elastic, i need cover button kits, their saddle stitch ribbon is beautiful, I think I could definitely find something to do with the stretchy lace and of course I'd have to get some fabric! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI love fabric! I don't even really sew. I just hoard it. I really liked both of the Henry Glass designs!
ReplyDeleteStacy
Not JUST A Housewife
I would get some of the seasonal ribboon mixes. I would get the Peppy Penquin, the Gobble Gobble, and the Peppermint Paradise. Krrista@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI am a facebook follower, and I posted on my facebook page about this.
ReplyDeleteHere's what I would buy:
(1) Brocade (Yellow 1/2" (3 Yards))
(1) Camouflage (Green/Brown A 3/8")
(1) Camouflage (New Tan Camo A 3/8")
(1) Circle Mania (Rose Circle Mania 1 1/2")
(1) Circle Mania (Turquoise Circle Mania 1 1/2")
(1) Cupcakes (Cupcakes B 1 1/2")
(1) Double Ruffle (01 White B 7/8")
(1) Double Ruffle (55 Black A 5/8")
(1) Green Apples (B 1 1/2")
(1) High Style Argyle (Brown/Pink/Mint A 7/8")
(1) TOD-Brown (Brown/Creme A 7/8")
(1) SKD-1400 Portapockets Purse Inset
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ReplyDeleteI would buy ribbon, ribbon and more ribbon. I love ribbon. (seasonal mixes - both, the heart ribbons, U of Oregon ribbon, little miss ribbon and ladybug ribbon.) I love them all. So adorable! crazybulldogs@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes I'ma follower!!! crazybulldogs@comcast.net
ReplyDelete1. When I win...a must have is the moonstich ribbon...how cute would that be as rossettes?
ReplyDelete2. I posted the giveaway on my blog HERE: http://momslifevents.blogspot.com/
3.. I posted the giveaway on My Modish Moods FB page HERE; http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/My-Modish-Mood/147590495278560
4. I'm a fan of Somewhat Simple on FB
5. and...joined your Blog Frog community
Thanks so much for this awesome giveaway
Wow... I would get teh Peppy Penguin ribbon pack. So cute!
ReplyDelete~I am a follwer,
~facebook fan
~and part of your Blog Frog community.
I love the University of Kansas ribbon!!!!! ROCK CHALK!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Ribbon Retreat! I would get some moonstitched ribbon, stripped ribbon, and probably some ostrich puffs. I also posted a link on facebook, and like on facebook.
ReplyDeleteI need the black grosgrain for a curtain project coming up...perfect!
ReplyDeleteI would spend my gift certificate on the grosgrain convenience packs! Love all the fabulous colors. I would also get some UGA collegiate ribbon.
ReplyDeleteI like somewhat simple on facebook!
ReplyDeleteI now follow you on twitter! :)
ReplyDeleteI adore this shop, if I'd win I'd get myself some ribbons like theDots-dotty, Ladybugs in white and some Jumbo Ric Rac in a few colors at least...
ReplyDeleteI would love any of the little fatties, but especially the origins one. This site is great!
ReplyDelete$50 is a fabric shopping spree! i'd get: 2 yards of Amy Butler Love - Tangerine Sandlewood for some pillows or maybe curtains? - 2yards of Domestic Diva to make an apron - and the Amy Butler Domestic Goddess apron pattern! I'd be all set!
ReplyDeleteFABRIC!!! I would get fabric! I love the Michael Miller Dino Dudes!!! OOH and Amy Butlers patterns! I would probably stock up on some grosgrain ribbon as well
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Oh my Goodness...What wouldn't I buy?! That's the easier question! I'd go nuts over the Spooled Tule thought...So many gorgeous colors to choose...drool!
ReplyDeleteThx for sharing!
I would get some ribbon mixes -- maybe the sky's the limit, the watermelon -- hard to choose!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI would pick the Bow Maker since I've had my eye on it for a while now. I love the Ribbon Retreat, they have such cute stuff!
ReplyDeleteI would get double faced satin ribbion is cream, white, brown and pink. I know that seams lame but I really would! I might also stag some amy butler lotus fabric!
ReplyDeleteI also posted about you on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI would get the Grosgrain 1/4 convenience pack and lots and lots of tulle!
ReplyDeleteI would get the Grosgrain 1/4 convenience pack and lots and lots of tulle!
ReplyDeleteI would get fabric...hard time deciding between Bliss by bonnine and camille or Pure by sweetwater. Pure would probably win, because I just found out I am having a boy!
ReplyDeleteI've banned myself from the fabric store this month so I would love to get some for free!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely order some of their Michael Miller fabric and more grosgrain ribbon! I can never have enough grosgrain ribbon!
ReplyDeleteI would spend all $50 on ribbon! First I'd buy some blackberry plaid ribbon. Then I'd buy one of every color in satin double faced
ReplyDeleteAdd a little ribbon, throw in some fabric, a splash of creativity and hand full of Somewhat Simple and you've got yourself a GREAT mix!!!
ReplyDeleteI love fabric and ribbon, I would have to see how far $50 dollars would go then use that birthday money I've been holding on to on some more, after all we do want a HAPPY birthday and fabric and ribbon make me VERY happy!!!
If I had the gift cert. I would get the Domestic Goddess Apron pattern. and Fabric for it would be....Ivy Trellis. I would then have a pretty amazing apron for all the cooking I will do this season
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this site. Thank you for posting this. The ribbon selection and prices are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI would order some michael miller fabric and moonstitch ribbon if i won.
I would love to use Riley Blake's Christmas fabric to make some holiday gifts!
ReplyDeleteI'd get some fabric, I particularly like Nantucket Summer fat quarters, but any of them would be on my list. I also like the jumbo ricrac!
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I would get probably tons of the Grosgrain ribbon in 3/8in.for making hair bows. That stuff is so expensive in the store and they have such good prices.I love the Boutique Beanies as well. Love the leopard one. And I just spotted the 3/8" mix of ribbons...20 yards for 5.99$..wow!
ReplyDeleteI fb about this giveaway on my fb page!!! I really need to win! trying to start a hair bow business as a stay at home mom!
$50! That's enough for a make believe shopping spree- jumbo ric rac in red, 1 1/2" lemon grosgrain, 7/8" velvet plum, christmas prancer ribbon mix, fat quarter of Dim Fusion, Mint Rose Garden, and Pineapple Brocade, 1 yard of Riley Blake Red Scatter, Pink Retro Umbella, Brown Map, and top it off w/ 3/4 yard of Orange Micro Dot. Fun.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the double ruffle ribbon perfect to make flowers with!!!
ReplyDeletebest regards,
Wanda
Oh my goodness it is hard to decide because I want so much. I would get the Audrey and Emmaline skirt patterns, prairie girl pattern, gumdrop pillow pattern, some Moda fabric and Free Spirit fabric, double ruffle ribbon and some printed ribbon. I could go on and on. Love this site Thanks.
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