Hello...my name is The Crafty Elf and I'm a Ribbonaholic!
This all came about because I was cleaning out cupboards, closets, drawers and yes, my craft area. Something I try (not always successful though) to do every year after Christmas, purge some of the unnecessary things accumulating that are not really needed. I started to get a little worried when I felt I was stacking a considerable amount of plastic bins full of ribbons. Now in my defense, I had my own business where I used copious amounts of ribbon so that at least explains the many bolts of curly ribbon. I needed something to tie the ribbon with .......oh yes I did!
I wondered why I am so drawn to ribbon? Why do I love it so much? Why do I buy it? Why can't I tell myself "Self, use up what you have first before you buy any more." I'm usually a pretty practical person. So what's happened?
Well, it was time to take some action. Here's what I did.
I looked up the 12 ways to beat an addiction and this is what I found. The following are supposed to be the "Zappers" as they call them.
1. Get Some Buddies
I have a weekly craft get together and WE USE RIBBON
2. Read Away the Craving
I read all the craft blogs and THEY USE RIBBON TOO
3. Be Accountable to Someone
Everyone I'm accountable to uses ribbon, except my husband....there is hope!
4. Predict Your Weak Spots
Sales, dollar stores .....and RIBBON
5. Distract Yourself
I can shop for paper and stamps but I'm already thinking that's my next issue
6. Sweat
I do.....especially when I'm on the treadmill. This doesnt' help me with RIBBON
7. Start a Project
It's eventually going to need RIBBON, I know it!
8. Keep a Record
Are you kidding me? I don't have time to record my ribbon, you all saw how much I have!
9. Be the Expert
I am and I believe that is what got me here in the first place....sigh!
10. Grab Your Security Item
My dog.....awwwww, she is so darn cute especially with that RIBBON in her hair!!!!
11. Get on Your Knees
I will....I will pray that I use up all the ribbon I have before I buy any more. You heard it here first!
12. Do Nothing
Ya, I'm thinking this is the way to go!
So, looking around at my stash of papers and stamps, I'm thinking this entire craft thing is an addiction and I'm loving every minute of it!
Please note that in no way am I trying to lessen the seriousness of addiction as it should be taken very seriously. The purpose of my post was for fun and humour only and I'm sorry if this post has offended anyone in anyway as this was not my intention.
Today is Wednesday which means it's WOYWW.
This is the day of the week we share with creative friends from around the world. We support each other with comments, we laugh, we learn and most important we all have one common ground - "The Stamping Ground". Julia leads the way each and every week and if you would like to join in the fun, it's as easy as a click right here! Just add your name to the list and you'll instantly become apart of a fabulous creative family.
Wherever you are in your day, I hope you are enjoying it!
Wishing you many wonderful creations!
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| Look, still lots of room in this container! |
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| Some of those sticky bows there in the corner in case no one (ME) is around when a bow is needed. They are soooooo old! |
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| Paper ribbon |
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| Ooops, a bolt of heart stickers in this one. I also think there must have been a sale on that pretty green ribbon there in the upper right corner, hmmmm. |
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| Spools of curly ribbon and such. |
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| A little bit of every type of ribbon here, two rows deep. |
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| Christmas ribbon - two rows deep |
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| Pretty colours don't you think? |
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| Some fluffy stuff there too! |
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| Brown and cream was the colour scheme of my niece's wedding so I used these two bolts of ribbon to wrap her wedding gifts. Found them stuck in a drawer when I was cleaning out and reorganizing. |
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| While Christmas shopping I saw this awesome package of ribbon that I but bought them anyways. |
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| This was among the ribbons! Love this tool. Add a bolt of ribbon and away you go! Makes using ribbon so much easier especially when you're using a lot at one time. |
This all came about because I was cleaning out cupboards, closets, drawers and yes, my craft area. Something I try (not always successful though) to do every year after Christmas, purge some of the unnecessary things accumulating that are not really needed. I started to get a little worried when I felt I was stacking a considerable amount of plastic bins full of ribbons. Now in my defense, I had my own business where I used copious amounts of ribbon so that at least explains the many bolts of curly ribbon. I needed something to tie the ribbon with .......oh yes I did!
I wondered why I am so drawn to ribbon? Why do I love it so much? Why do I buy it? Why can't I tell myself "Self, use up what you have first before you buy any more." I'm usually a pretty practical person. So what's happened?
Well, it was time to take some action. Here's what I did.
I looked up the 12 ways to beat an addiction and this is what I found. The following are supposed to be the "Zappers" as they call them.
1. Get Some Buddies
I have a weekly craft get together and WE USE RIBBON
2. Read Away the Craving
I read all the craft blogs and THEY USE RIBBON TOO
3. Be Accountable to Someone
Everyone I'm accountable to uses ribbon, except my husband....there is hope!
4. Predict Your Weak Spots
Sales, dollar stores .....and RIBBON
5. Distract Yourself
I can shop for paper and stamps but I'm already thinking that's my next issue
6. Sweat
I do.....especially when I'm on the treadmill. This doesnt' help me with RIBBON
7. Start a Project
It's eventually going to need RIBBON, I know it!
8. Keep a Record
Are you kidding me? I don't have time to record my ribbon, you all saw how much I have!
9. Be the Expert
I am and I believe that is what got me here in the first place....sigh!
10. Grab Your Security Item
My dog.....awwwww, she is so darn cute especially with that RIBBON in her hair!!!!
11. Get on Your Knees
I will....I will pray that I use up all the ribbon I have before I buy any more. You heard it here first!
12. Do Nothing
Ya, I'm thinking this is the way to go!
So, looking around at my stash of papers and stamps, I'm thinking this entire craft thing is an addiction and I'm loving every minute of it!
Please note that in no way am I trying to lessen the seriousness of addiction as it should be taken very seriously. The purpose of my post was for fun and humour only and I'm sorry if this post has offended anyone in anyway as this was not my intention.
Today is Wednesday which means it's WOYWW.
This is the day of the week we share with creative friends from around the world. We support each other with comments, we laugh, we learn and most important we all have one common ground - "The Stamping Ground". Julia leads the way each and every week and if you would like to join in the fun, it's as easy as a click right here! Just add your name to the list and you'll instantly become apart of a fabulous creative family.
Wherever you are in your day, I hope you are enjoying it!
Wishing you many wonderful creations!
