Craft Ideas You Missed on Facebook this Week!

This past week I have been posting some fun crafting and cooking ideas that I found inspirational on Pinterest.  I shared them on Facebook for all of our fans to see but here they are again all in one post in case you missed them!

Glue gun some flat rocks to a round piece of felt and you have yourself your very own modern hot pad for your kettle.

Turn an old straw holder from a restaurant into a pencil dispenser! Great for classrooms, Sunday schools, or just to have around the house!

Show up to the 4th of July BBQ with this! Blueberries, watermelon and feta cheese! YUM!

Get an old frame from a garage sale, paint it to match your house, take out the glass and backing, add some hooks and BAM! Instant key holder.

Wrap old coffee cans in rope for a very rustic yet modern bathroom toiletry holder.

It’s the Cat in the Hat and he knows a lot about that! Love this snack for a Dr. Seuss birthday party! Get Switch out the white frosting in between the life savers for some blue frosting and you have yourself an Uncle Sam hat for the 4th of July!

Get some molding from the hardware store, paint it to match your room and then screw it to your wall for a fabulous show rack so that you can always stare at your impressive collection of heels.

Get a magnet board or make your own magnet board (if you’re even more creative), and then place magnetic strips on the scrabble pieces so that you can have a constant words with friends battle in your home!

What is the oddest thing you’ve ever received in the mail? How about a shoe! Try sending out your summer pool party invitations on a flip flop this year!!

Another fun 4th of July treat! Cut ice cream sandwiches in half, place on popsicle stick and roll in red, white, and blue sprinkles. So cute!

Don’t have a use for your kid’s old baby or toddler mattress? Turn it into a love seat just by wrapping it in some elegant fabric, tossing on some throw pillows, and placing it atop some storage containers.

Hope you enjoyed the fun projects we found this week and we look forward to hearing from those of you who have or will be trying these great crafts!

Happy 4th of July!!

From Reclaimed Wood to Wood You Wear

Welcome The New Rose Ribbon Featured Artist,

Lindsay Zuelich,

Get to know her…

What’s one food that you can’t even be paid to eat: Brains! I could pretty much be paid to eat almost any food, but not sure I could go through with eating brains.

What three things would you take with you if you were stranded on an island: All-in-one wind up battery-free flashlight/radio, whittling knife, and chap stick.

If you could do one thing over, what would it be: I’d do more research and self discovery before attending college.

What quote best describes you: “I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.” -Albert Einstein.

About Lindsay:  Lindsay Zuelich grew up working with wood.  Her love for it only grew as she did.  “My art is a labor of love with each cut and sand that I make,” says Zuelich.  Her hand crafted wood line involves accessories for both men and women, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, belt buckles, money clips, and key chains.

Lindsay likes to collect unusual pieces of wood from roadsides to beach tides and each piece is hand picked and cut uniquely as a part of her creative process.  Each portion of wood will only yield a limited amount of pieces to create with, making each item special.

All of Lindsay’s products are Eco-friendly including the reclaimed wood she uses to hand craft her gifts.  No trees are ever harmed in her selective process of acquiring wood, and even the sawdust is utilized in her home garden, making sure nothing goes to waste.

Wood Wrap Bracelet

This beautiful handmade leather suede bracelet is adorned with a polished wood piece and a blue stone and “love” charm.  The bracelet wraps around the wrist about 6 times on average.  This handmade gift is the epitome of nature, peace, and love and is the perfect gift for all the ladies in your life. Get this bracelet from Rose Ribbon for just $25.oo

Wood Money Clip

Got wood on the brain? Well, this beautiful money clip made out of brass and polished wood does, and it has a stamp to prove it. Show off your love for nature with this fashionable handmade gift, perfect for father’s day or any other holiday.  Get this gift online for just $25.00

 

For more of Lindsay’s handmade gifts

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Spring is in the air, and new products are on the shelves

Rose Ribbon Welcomes Spring

The new Spring Catalog is out with all the latest products from our newest featured artists, as well as some new items from our past featured artists.

The 2012 Catalog can be seen on our YouTube channel along with all of the other featured artist videos.

This week we will be featuring some new retro jewelry items from Danielle Sanchez and recently added photography by Ashley Erikson.

To purchase any of this week’s featured handmade gifts, visit http://www.RoseRibbon.com

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Vintage Fabrics Inspire Beautiful Gifts

Welcome The New Rose Ribbon Featured Artist,

Flora Ronzone,

Get to know her…

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring? Sunscreen 1000 SPF, sewing machine, and an ipod.

Who is your celebrity crush? Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Where is your favorite place to be? Diagon Alley (It’s just so magical)

What are the top two things on the bucket list? Winning an Oscar for Costume Design (at least 1) and travel to Egypt.

A Little Bit About Flora:

Flora Ronzone is a costume designer from Australia, who now lives in Burbank with her wonderful husband David. She studied fashion design and theatrical costume in
Melbourne and Sydney and loves incorporating the two. She has recently fallen in love with recycling fabrics and garments and letting them tell her what to do. Using up garments that no longer look fashionable and giving them new life is now her new past time.

The small floral bag with ruffles is made from white linen fabric and remnants with a white satin lining. It also comes with two internal pockets and a magnetic snap closure.  Get it now for $25.00 at Rose Ribbon.

Floral Bag with Purple Handles

This floral bag is made from a recycled skirt. It is constructed with linen floral fabric and a fuchsia satin lining all held together by purple plastic handles. The bag is decorated with orange pocket detail and a magnetic snap.  Get this bag for $25.00 from Rose Ribbon.

For more of Flora’s handmade gifts

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Scrimshaw on Wood with Color

Welcome The New Rose Ribbon Featured Artist,

John Houle

Get to know him…

When I’m not doing artwork: I’m probably thinking about it, and what will my next piece be? To me , art is like breathing. I have to do it every day.
The quote that best describes me is: “He would do that  damn Woodburning 24/7 if I did not stop him . He just tunes everything else out” ….That quote is from my fiance.
My recent discovery was: that after 35 years of doing Woodburning, and winning many first place and best in show awards, I found that in one town where I applied for a show, I was informed that they were not interested in my being in the show (first time this has happened).  I was informed there was no relevance to my work . They felt it did not apply to their town . My discovery was that cliques in art still exists, sad to say.
Don’t tell anyone , but: I will prove them wrong .

A Little Bit About John:

John Houle,  the artist,  has an extensive background in 0ils and acrylics, having started painting at an early age . He  won was his first regional contests in second and third grade.  He then studied art under Jacques Rommel at Central Connecticut State College,but after graduation he drifted away from his artistic endeavors.  In the early 80′s he started painting again and found success supplying several galleries in Connecticut and on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

In 1985 , his late wife placed a wood burner in a Christmas stocking with a bow and a note , stating “see if you can paint over this.”  The change to Pyrography, or wood burning, as it is commonly called, was an awakening for John and quickly became his passion. The technique he uses involves a heated tool with a tip that reaches 950 degrees and the wood used is Birch.  All the detail created is due to the burning of the wood. This art form allows for no error, because with one slip of the hand the piece is ruined.  There are no “do overs”.  This may explain why there are so few wood burners around. The color used in the art is a light wash of acrylic.  It is applied light enough so that the detail of the wood burning and the grain of the wood will clearly show through the wash. They are then coated with UV resistant polyurethane for protection and the rest is history.

John’s work has appeared on Channel 8, Connecticut Style, as well as having the privilege to grace the cover of multiple magazines.  He has garnered many awards in the northeast and his works may be found in galleries in Connecticut and Florida.  Two additional features that makes these works unique is the Tactile effect. You can run your hands over the work to actually feel the indentations and burns while also having the security that each piece is completely one of a kind.  Due to the creative process there are no prints.   Each piece is unique.

For more of John’s handmade gifts

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"Ocean Voyager"

"Nauset Patrol"

John’s one of a kind pieces consist of scrimshaw artwork made by using heat and wood.  The tight grain of the Birch wood allows for intricate and extensive detail and texture.  This miraculous combination of pyrography and acrylic wash handmade gifts are for sale at Rose Ribbon.

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Free Giveaway- Win a Pair of Earrings!

Like these earrings?  Like our Rose Ribbon Facebook page, leave a comment on the Giveaway post, and we’ll automatically enter you to win these sweet handmade earrings! Keep them for yourself or give them as a gift. Gift wrap, taxes, and shipping is included from Rose Ribbon, Inc. at no cost to the customer.

The winner will be selected at random, and the winner will be announced the following Monday. The winner will need to email their address to customerservice@roseribbon.com within 7 days. The earrings will be shipped within 5 business days of receiving the shipping address.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. The information you provide will only be used to administer this promotion. No purchase is necessary and a purchase of any kind will not increase an individual’s chances of winning. For more information, please see Rose Ribbon Giveaway Official Rules.

Good luck! ∞Pam

Her Company, Her Craft

Please Finally Welcome Rose Ribbon CEO,

Pamela Rondini, as the New Featured Artist

Get to know her…

Rose Ribbon CEO, Pamela Rondini

When I’m not crafting I’m… Spending time with my sweet husband. We like to visit new ‘Top Chef’ restaurants, go to amusement parks, travel, and exercise together.

This quote best describes me…“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” – Audrey Hepburn

Don’t tell anyone but… I love T.V.! I know it’s a brainless activity, but when I used to need an escape that’s what I would do. Just for an hour or two a night. Now I have shows that I’m addicted to; ‘Survivor’, ‘Castle’, ‘The Mentalist’, ‘The Voice’, and ‘The Vampire Diaries.’

My recent discovery was… That I loved to read! I guess I never considered myself a book worm because I never learned to read for pleasure.  I always hated reading because I only did it for school. In May of 2009, I finally tried reading ONLY for pleasure, and I was hooked! Now I read a new book every three days or so. I love fiction, romance, and paranormal books. I love reading so much that I usually read for at least two hours every night, no matter what time I go to bed. I’m also always being asked by my family and friends for book recommendations, so I joined Goodreads.com and just put a link to my page on the right side of this blog!

A Little Bit About Pamela:

Pam Rondini grew up in the artsy area of New Paltz, NY.  She grew up surrounded by a loving family and an abundance of art and music influences. Her father was a music teacher, so she started playing instruments and singing at a young age. She now has a great appreciation for music of all genres. Her mother loved to craft, make quilts, and paint. All the way through college, Pam would come home, and her mom would gather her girlfriends and have a craft party. It instilled a happy and sentimental association with making handmade gifts and doing crafts. She also loves giving gifts! There’s a selfish pleasure in hunting and finding the perfect gift for someone you care about. Watching them open it, be surprised, and truly love the gift they receive. It’s one of the reasons she started Rose Ribbon. Check out her new Affordable 2012 Spring Earring Collection:

Aztec Princess Earrings

Transform yourself into an Aztec Princess with this pair of spectacular metal dangle earrings.  Get them for only $9.99!

Emerald Green Costume Earrings

This handmade pair of green earrings comes in a unique shape.  Get this pair for only $4.99

To see all of Pam’s

Affordable 2012 Spring Earring Collection

and other handmade gifts, visit www.RoseRibbon.com

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If you or someone you know would be interested in becoming a Rose Ribbon featured artist, you can apply or nominate them by emailing us at ashleyerikson@roseribbon.com or fill out the form below.

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DIY Kids Wall Decor & Photography

As some of you know, I have a great passion for DIY and photography. Through one of my photography classes I found a fun way to combine them both!

We love to decorate kids’ rooms and make them fun and bright, but what do you put on their walls? You want it to be appropriate, something that reflects their interests, and if possible have it be meaningful. Here’s an easy way to do it, and it will be a fun thing to do together:

1. You and your child pick out his/her favorite 1-3 toys.
2. Get your camera, and have fun taking photos of the toys in different places (i.e. all around the house, outside in your garden, at the local park, or beach, etc.) Let the kids take some photos, too. Be creative and have fun with this part!
3. Select which photos you like the best, and print them on your home printer or a CVS, Target, or Walgreen’s instant photo machine.
4. Slide the picture in a frame and hang on their bedroom walls!

*Another optional step: 5. Buy an unfinished frame at Michael’s or Ikea, and paint it together!

That’s it! It’s a fun day activity, the pictures on your child’s bedroom walls will mean so much more to them, and it’s a great future memento. Here’s an example of one that I did for my photography class:

It was a toy I had stuck in a drawer, and I took it to the curb outside of my house. All I did was crop it to get the acquired affect I was looking for!

Have fun! Pam ∞

Are You A Commendable Artist?

Are you an artist or crafter, or do you know anyone that is?

Do you paint what inspires you, take photos of life’s beautiful treasures, or have a passion for creating things that are unique?

Do you like making gifts that put a smile on people’s faces? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Rose Ribbon may be exactly what you are looking for!

If you are selected as a Featured Artist, we will (free of any charge):

• Create a personalized banner for you on the front page of RoseRibbon.com directing customers to your products. Please see an example on RoseRibbon.com
• Assign your items to the Featured Artist Category of the website, which will display your photo and a short bio.
• Integrate your items into our other gift/photography categories.  This allows for more exposure for your items.
• Publish at least one blog about you and your work to all of our subscribers.  The blog will include a bio, fun facts, and photographs of your work with links directing to the Rose Ribbon site.
• Promote you and your work as our Featured Artist on Facebook.
• Give you your own photo album on our Facebook page which highlights the Featured Artists’ products with links to your items on RoseRibbon.com
• Advertise you and your work as our Featured Artist on Twitter.
• Advertise you and your work as our Featured Artist on Tumblr.
• Advertise you and your work as our Featured Artist on Flickr.
• Advertise you and your work as our Featured Artist on Google+.
• Advertise you and your work as our Featured Artist on Pinterest.
• We will include you in the Rose Ribbon online catalogs, and we will create a video catalog for you of your work as our Featured Artist on YouTube.

Top 10 Reasons To Join Rose Ribbon

1. You will avoid having to set up a credit card or merchant services account, and you will circumvent having to sign a contract and pay monthly fees.
2. Profit more. Receive the most out of your sold items by receiving over 95% of your item’s earnings. We do not charge to post your items. In addition, other sites will charge you anywhere from 4 -15% plus you have to pay a credit card or merchant services fee.
3. Elude having to pay for a web domain or web hosting; you will avoid more monthly fees.
4. You don’t have to learn how to build your own website, or worse, have to pay someone to do it. You also don’t have to worry about the back end, administration, or monitoring of your own website.
5. RoseRibbon.com hand selects its vendors. We only sell high quality items, and our site will never be over saturated. Your items will not get “lost” in a sea of sellers.
6. Receive free publicity and advertising through Rose Ribbon on social media sites, photo sharing sites, and press releases. Take advantage of our network of customers from New York to Los Angeles.
7. Be proud to be a part of a company that sells only handmade gifts, art, and photography produced in North America. We don’t sell “supplies”, and your items will not get lost in a garage sale of vintage items. Sell your art to customers looking solely for handmade and unique gifts.
8. If you haven’t started a company yet, selling your items on Rose Ribbon will be a great way for you to begin setting up your shop and building a loyal customer base.
9. Relax knowing that Rose Ribbon will do all the work for you. We set up your items online, sell your items, advertise, and then send you your money.
10. Be a part of the Rose Ribbon Family which is growing and developing all thanks to the hard work, dedication, and true love of handmade gifts and art!

Interested Now?

If so, please send a quick email to AshleyErikson@roseribbon.com, and include the following information:

• Full Name
• Email address
• Primary Phone
• Mailing Street Address
• City/State/Zip
• Company Name (if applicable)
• Website (if applicable)
• Facebook URL Address (if applicable)
• Other sites your art is featured on
• Briefly describe the type of items you will be selling
• Please attach 3-5 JPEG images, not exceeding 1MB or 1024KB

After your application has been received and reviewed, we will be in contact with you. If you are selected, we will send you a welcome packet with details on the next steps and the Terms & Release form.

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to working with you!

Pam & Ashley ∞

Paints, Dyes, and Ties

Welcome The New Rose Ribbon Featured Artist,

JoAnn Stevens-Flores

Get to know her…

When I’m not crafting I’m… I’m drawing or painting, does that qualify as “crafting?” 

This quote best describes me… “So much to do so little time.” I have become pretty selfish with my time, especially over the past year. In today’s world there is SO much to learn. Between, Blogging, Facebook, Twitter, all the Photos I need to take, learning Photoshop, my desire to learn to sew…..it goes on and on! At the end of the day I’m bummed I didn’t have more time to Create! Time management is huge!

Don’t tell anyone but… I really need to stop cursing.

My recent discovery was… How much I love working with fabric.

A Little Bit About JoAnn:

JoAnn Stevens-Flores is a mixed media Artist. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Art (Studio) from Sonoma State University. Her emphasis in college was drawing although she took everything from Art History, 3DDesign, Ceramics, Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Painting, Life Drawing and of course all sections of Drawing from Beginning to Advanced.

She is currently working on new paintings, hand-dyeing and painting fabrics and learning to sew. She is passionate about using what’s on hand
and trying to recycle anything from a cardboard coffee sleeve to old clothing.

JoAnn has worked as an Art Department Coordinator and Accountant in the TV and Film Industry for over 12 years. She recently landed a part-time job with Universal, which has now allowed her to focus again on her Art.

For more of JoAnn’s handmade gifts,

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Girl with Floral Background Mixed Media Painting

This beautiful mixed media painting lies on a 12×12 canvas, and is the original artwork.  Get this gorgeous masterpiece for $75.00 on RoseRibbon.com

Pink Fabric Zipper Pouch

Hand dyed and painted one of a kind fabric zipper pouch.  This small clutch runs 9″x5″ and is only $10.00 on RoseRibbon.com

Blue Recycled Tshirt Bracelet

This Jersey style around bracelet is hand dyed and made from recycled t-shirts.  Adorned with a bead, you can get this bracelet for only $5.50 for RoseRibbon.com

Would you like to put your creations on the web?

If you or someone you know would be interested in becoming a Rose Ribbon featured artist, you can apply or nominate them by emailing us at ashleyerikson@roseribbon.com or fill out the form below.

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