it's all about the ribbons

this entry is all about the ribbons. (:

what i love about them...

i love the scalloped edges. it's like lace yet not over-the-top...

who said check is boring? it never dies. another classic addition to ribbon collections.

i love...

the ruffles of course!

look a little closer and you can see heart shaped patterns cut-out. good for mixing and matching with other plain ribbons. adds a little love.

combination of fancy ribbons! any ribbon fanatic dream come true.

i love cotton ribbon. it has such a "raw" feel to it.

every christmas classic choice.

say colourful! adds a little colour to your gift.

layer this lace cut-out with another ribbon or use it as trimmings around your card.

i love imagining the use of this... just by looking at it!

metallic woven ribbon never fails to add that shine to your gift.

go crazy with these new additions.

like i said, get glamourous with this extra blingbling metallic ribbon

new baby designs for all new babies!

i love the tinsel.

add a tinge of festive mood to your gift by using this twisted cord, on its own or with a combination of other ribbon!

as with every entries, i have to say... i love my ribbons.

crafting memories

remember back in the days when handmade gifts are still cherished memories? i used to gather remnants of my art & craft's supplies to make birthday, mother's day, father's day, chinese new year, christmas... etc etc etc... all kind of cards.

one of those time with many opportunities to craft more than one card is definitely teachers' day. above is a glimpse of the past through one little child's gift to her teacher. (:

share a glimpse of the past through your child's craft!

darkness

with new arrivals flooding in, it's hardly the right time to post such randomness. but i can't resist posting these satin colours which were coincidentally placed together while we do our regular stock check. licorice, cranberry and burgundy... darkness.

sweet 16: ribbon party

it's been more than a year since we started this blog... and this is only our 16th post. a rather dismal performance in quantity of entries... but fear not, this is our sweet 16 post! and be warned for the sweetness to come below!

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i can imagine... white-or-pink-or-red-or-creamy-or-even khaki/dark chocolate wrapping paper frame with the sweetness of strawberries. feels so japanese gift-wrap style. something for valentine's day gift. or for the little girl in us (:halloween isn't widely celebrated in singapore, but the contrasting black print of jack-o'-latern and the cat (detailed with green eyes!) is simply pretty for crafting! look at the starry starry night above those white layered clouds... sweetness, again.
i love the weaveee-s (as i call them). they range from funkylicious to folk-artsy to sweet feminine floral power. always feel that using them on gifts provide a more personal touch... the intricacy of woven ribbon just makes it more special than printed ribbons.what did i say... pure sweetness! fluttering butterflies for a pastel coloured theme. be it the garden wedding or a girl's gift.this ribbon is the perfect embellishment for a new-born's gift. frame it above white broader satin ribbon to create the perfect fluffy bow.
can you resist these reversibles? delightful pink-brown combination.i like the fresh red and black's stark contrast on the white grosgrain ribbon. the clarity of the prints remind me of the little ladybug i saw in my childhood. cheerful combination for the children's gift or hairbow.ice-cream, cupcakes, donuts and lollipop... my sweet tooth is aching for these sugary treats. a really small collection to woven preppy stripes. we have the classic black and white, the melon-coral combination and lastly the baby pink-blue stripes.

think the sweetness ends here? this is certainly not the last update for this year. stay tune...

craft it: corsages!

corsages and boutonniere tend to be an overlooked detail in wedding. locally, corsages are sometimes used to differentiate relatives, friends or helpers from a roomful of guests.

to add a personal touch, some brides may even choose to craft their own corsages for their entourage of maids of honour or known in mandarin as "jie-mei"s. these creations can be done using the traditional fresh flowers or the recently more popular choice of silk/fabric flowers.

delicately hand-crafted fabric flower corsages for your special day. present it as souvenirs or gifts to guests for your wedding, engagement party or special occasion. (:

some ideas for you...

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if you wish to own them but do not want to craft them yourself, feel free to enquire on how to own these beautiful creations... you can contact us at minton@kinsoon.com.sg, call us at 62983391 or visit us at our shop!

the colours to a wedding

ever wonder how to define the colours to one's wedding? is it the favourite colour(s) of the wedding couple? is it the season (i.e. spring, summer, autumn or winter)? or is it the trend of that period (dictated by the fashion walkway)?

maybe the answer is a little combination of every answer to the above questions. whether that's the answer or not, i will leave it for the brides and grooms to mull over (;

another happy find over my daily blog-surf is snippet & ink daily wedding inspiration. what i really like about it is the author's vivid titles to each inspiration boards. try guessing the colours to the inspiration board by just looking at the titles and see if you visualize the same colours as the author.

furthermore, the author's emotive take on colour theme shows that the play of colours provides character and elements to the wedding. for each inspiration board, moods were elicited from the choice of photos and colours.

some of my personal favourites are...

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don't you love these colour palettes? rather than just using the conventional white and ivory, these colour palettes show how strong colours or the play of a variation of several colours can create the perfect concoction for a fun wedding theme. (: the personalities from these colours will surely make the wedding a memorable one.

once again, all inspiration boards credit to snippet & ink daily wedding inspiration.

say it with me... ribbons!

many many many types of ribbons. how do you choose?
take a look at some of the various classifications :)

if you want something pure glamourous with literal bling-bling... go for metallic ribbon

do not be mistaken, metallic ribbons are cloth ribbons. you are still able to make a bow with them. however, they tend to be stiffer due to the metallic threads used. these ribbons has the closest colour to the real gold and silver. gold or silver satin/organza ribbons usually capture the shade but still fail to create the shine (hence being misunderstood as brown or grey) .

satin is one of the popular and common type of cloth ribbons used. satin weaves tend to have a luster due to its smooth surface. depending on the materials used for the weave, the luster will differ. satin ribbon has always been a classic choice for wedding. its opacity provides emphasis to the decoration or floral arrangement.

organza is a transparent cloth ribbon. as such this ribbon is often added to decoration or arrangement to create a softer appearance. the sheer of the ribbon allows organza to provide colours to crafts yet not too much contrast.

grosgrain is gaining popularity as a choice for wedding or corporate gifts due to its luxe texture. there's a sense of grandeur attached to the ribbon. due to its weave, it tends to be thicker as compared to satin. in addition, the ribbed texture makes the ribbon stiffer.

there are still many types of ribbon. if you can name a fabric, most probably it has been woven into ribbon before. so the list of type of ribbons... really never ends (:

isn't it wonderful to surround yourself with ribbons?

woven delights

thought those snapshots were it? there are more! feast your eyes on them.

there's always something delicate about woven ribbon. the intricate designs with the extra texture of embroidery on the ribbon just provides an additional charm to the craft it is used on.