SYS Blog Link Party with The Ribbon Retreat

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!
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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!

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!)


    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!


    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!)


    About Steph from Somewhat Simple

    Stephanie Dulgarian is the creator of Somewhat Simple. She is married to her best friend and together they are raising their 4 kids in sunny Arizona, USA.

    Comments

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      Courtenay@Signal Hill Interiors says:

      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.

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      craftymamablog says:

      I'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!
      I "liked" Somewhat Simple on Facebook.

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      james and bess says:

      love those fabrics!!! i'd get some amy butler "love" fabric and definitely some momo "wonderland" – my favorite!!!!

      bess :)

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      AM from White House, Black Shutters says:

      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! :)

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      Meka says:

      I 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!!

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      Meka says:

      I am a facebook fan!

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      Jana says:

      When 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!

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      Caroline @ Atelier Caroline says:

      If 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

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      Elizabeth says:

      Oh 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.

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      Jana says:

      I officially like you on facebook!

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      Escere says:

      I 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

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      Sarah says:

      I 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.

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      Leanne says:

      Thanks for hosting. Have a great day!

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      Janel says:

      HA! 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!!

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      Natierae says:

      Oh where to begin

      I 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!!!!

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      Janel says:

      I'm a facebook follower!

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      The Answer Is Chocolate says:

      I 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!

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      Carolyn @ My Backyard Eden says:

      I'd order the Emaline skirt pattern and as much cute fabric as I could until my $50 ran out!

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      Lizzy says:

      I 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!

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      Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says:

      Great ribbon selection! I'd start with the double ruffle ribbon – so cute!

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      Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says:

      Great ribbon selection! I'd start with the double ruffle ribbon – so cute!

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      Melly says:

      I'm no stranger to the ribbon retreat!
      I love the combo pake!
      CUpcakes were my favorite!
      Have a good one-
      Melly
      http://www.beckhamandbloom.com

      http://www.planmydinner.net

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      val says:

      I love the ribbon retreat. They have so many shades of colors. I really liked the daisy dots too!

      mattvaleiler at gmail dot com

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      Susie says:

      I'd get the double ruffle in every color and spend the rest on stretch lace. Wish they had that in black!

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      DHS says:

      I 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!

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      Handy Man, Crafty Woman says:

      what pretty ribbons! Thanks for hosting the blog party.

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      Jessie says:

      I'm a new follower!
      Please stop by my blogs:)

      http://momvantage.blogspot.com

      http://lifeonhaberway.blogspot.com

      thanks!
      Jessie

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      Michelle B says:

      Oh, I could SOOOOO get in trouble on this site…
      1. 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

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      Melinda says:

      fan on facebook now!!

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      Melinda says:

      Id get some printed ribbon and polka dot ribbon for making hairbows!!

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      AngelaM says:

      I 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.

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      The Trouts says:

      What 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!

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      Amanda (Smith) Zimmerman says:

      I 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!

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      Amanda (Smith) Zimmerman says:

      I 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!

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      Nancy's Couture says:

      I know I would get fabric. I really like the bliss jelly roll.

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      Domestic Nerd says:

      I'd order fabric, fabric & more fabric :) I love the Riley Blake & Moda are my favorites!

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      kristina says:

      um…i kinda love ric rac. :)
      i'm a facebook fan, too.

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      Sammi May says:

      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!

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      Steph says:

      I'd get jumbo ricrak and some ruffle headbands for my girls.

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      Leah says:

      I 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!

      I'm a facebook fan and I follow on Twitter!

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      Staci J says:

      I LOVE the Ribbon retreat!!
      I love their fabric, but i need more ribbon, i like the preppy stripes;)

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      Staci J says:

      I'm a follower of Somewhat Simple's blog, blog frog community, facebook, and twitter:)

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      Joseph's Grainery Recipes says:

      I'd probably get the Amy Butler apron patterns and some fabric to make myself an apron. I'm messy in the kitchen!
      Info at josephsgrainery.com

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      JOYfilled Family says:

      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.

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      JOYfilled Family says:

      i'm a follower.

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      The One and Only says:

      If I'm so lucky to win I would buy the following:
      All 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…

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      Rheanna says:

      Thank you for hosting this blog. I am a new follower.

      I'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

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      Tania on the Hill says:

      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!

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      Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says:

      Gorgeous! I would stock up on spring colors for next years bows.

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      Janet says:

      I would buy anything Plaid. I love plaid ribbon and I am sure I could make something for Christmas from any of it.

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      Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says:

      I 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!

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      gnee @ Singing With Birds says:

      Thanks for having us over and for a chance to win fabric and ribbon. I would love taffeta gingham ribbon for Christmas presents.

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      trooppetrie says:

      I would pick the pink ribbon fabric with no questions asked.

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      Jingle says:

      I 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!
      jinglesells at gmail dot com

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      Jingle says:

      I follow your Facebook page!

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      Jingle says:

      I follow you on Twitter!

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      Jingle says:

      I am a member of your Blog Frog Community!

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      Pati @ A Crafty Escape says:

      I'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.

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      Denise says:

      Hi 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!
      Blessings, Denise

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      MommyAnna says:

      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!

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      Kelly H says:

      I love it all!! but if i have to choose, i would probably choose the prepy stripes convienence pack! its too cute!

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      Cheryl says:

      ADORNit Owls & several of the fun prints, toile, double ruffle and whatever else I can squeeze in. Would LOVE to get some pretty ribbon!!

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      Karissa Jade Ferguson says:

      What 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 :)

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      Stacy says:

      I love fabric! I don't even really sew. I just hoard it. I really liked both of the Henry Glass designs!

      Stacy
      Not JUST A Housewife

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      Krista says:

      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

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      Janet says:

      I am a facebook follower, and I posted on my facebook page about this.

      Here'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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      Erin says:

      I 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

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      Erin says:

      Yes, yes, yes I'ma follower!!! crazybulldogs@comcast.net

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      Taylor-Ann says:

      1. When I win…a must have is the moonstich ribbon…how cute would that be as rossettes?

      2. 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

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      Kelley says:

      Wow… I would get teh Peppy Penguin ribbon pack. So cute!

      ~I am a follwer,
      ~facebook fan
      ~and part of your Blog Frog community.

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      Lindsay says:

      I love the University of Kansas ribbon!!!!! ROCK CHALK!!!!

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      Terra says:

      I 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.

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      Becky@Tea Party says:

      I need the black grosgrain for a curtain project coming up…perfect!

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      Tim, Karla and Titus Curington says:

      I would spend my gift certificate on the grosgrain convenience packs! Love all the fabulous colors. I would also get some UGA collegiate ribbon.

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      Tim, Karla and Titus Curington says:

      I like somewhat simple on facebook!

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      Tim, Karla and Titus Curington says:

      I now follow you on twitter! :)

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      Estee says:

      I 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…

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      Chelsie Varga says:

      I would love any of the little fatties, but especially the origins one. This site is great!

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      Black and White {Side by Side} says:

      $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!

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      aliimberi says:

      FABRIC!!! 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

      allisonandgabby@yahoo.com

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      Mari says:

      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!
      Thx for sharing!

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      Jenny says:

      I would get some ribbon mixes — maybe the sky's the limit, the watermelon — hard to choose!! Love it!

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      Kaitlyn says:

      I 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!

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      Martha anne says:

      I 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!

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      Martha anne says:

      I also posted about you on my blog.

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      Shannon says:

      I would get the Grosgrain 1/4 convenience pack and lots and lots of tulle!

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      Shannon says:

      I would get the Grosgrain 1/4 convenience pack and lots and lots of tulle!

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      Michelle says:

      I 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!

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      Jenn says:

      I've banned myself from the fabric store this month so I would love to get some for free!

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      Patty says:

      I would definitely order some of their Michael Miller fabric and more grosgrain ribbon! I can never have enough grosgrain ribbon!

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      kate says:

      I 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

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      Rebecca says:

      Add 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!!!

      I 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!!!

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      Stephanie says:

      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

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      Nikki says:

      I LOVE this site. Thank you for posting this. The ribbon selection and prices are amazing!

      I would order some michael miller fabric and moonstitch ribbon if i won.

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      Michelle says:

      I would love to use Riley Blake's Christmas fabric to make some holiday gifts!

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      Tanya says:

      I'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!
      Facebook folower

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      cggap25 says:

      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!

      I 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!

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      *LC says:

      $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.

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      Wanda says:

      I LOVE the double ruffle ribbon perfect to make flowers with!!!

      best regards,
      Wanda

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      Amy says:

      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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