Category: Fall Ribbon

October 28 2018

Classic Black and White Houndstooth Ribbon

The ever classic houndstooth pattern rendered in black and white marries traditional with modern graphic sensibilities making it one of the most versatile ribbons we offer. Sophisticated for the most modern and edgy designs, yet comfortable with country and farmhouse styles. Those taken with the MacKenzie-Childs™ look can use this for a twist on the usual checkerboard pattern. Choose from all our current houndstooth ribbons for the width and size perfect for you!

black white houndstooth wired ribbon 2.5 from CottageCraftsOnline.com

black white houndstooth wired ribbon 1.5 from CottageCraftsOnline.com

October 15 2018

Copper leaves and pumpkins

Autumn leaves are falling! Try matching the homespun look of Durand’s trees with the copper glitter elegance of Eris or the friendly Jack O’lanterns of Deeke. See our complete fall selection or visit the entire shop!

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September 5 2017

Fall Wreath Inspiration Right Outside Your Door

Fall is my favorite season for making wreaths and arrangements. The colors are endless, and the variety of foliage and flower allow you to blend together sublime or brilliantly colored combinations. With all these options for inspiration, it can be difficult to know where to start when you look at your stash of florals or try to choose which to purchase. Which color to highlight this time? Which ones should I put together? You can scour Pinterest for ideas but the best are right outside your door. A few steps away, we found a constantly evolving source of color combinations. Ok, maybe the last one won’t make a great wreath and refuses to sit still long enough for a table arrangement. Luckily plants, grasses, leaves and flowers are more cooperative – and appropriate! – than a cat!

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August 30 2017

Tractors are set to work – decorating!

There was a lot of clamor and noise coming from the back this morning. The sound of motors, of equipment moving along, getting into position. Were my neighbors embarking on a project? Was the city trimming trees or doing roadwork? I open the backdoor, looking to see what was going on. Nothing in the neighbor’s yard, nothing in the street. Puzzled, I glance around. The cat comes out, sliding by to go down the steps. I reach to grab him, when I finally see what caused the racket. Now sitting quietly on the steps, the tractors had returned from the fair. They don’t like to be idle and they’ll start rumbling soon if they don’t find work. They aren’t, however, much use moving dirt. Their area of expertise is the decorative arts and they’re ready to go to work when you are!

A heathered yellow background shows off the detail on the green truck, who specializes in farm decor and summer and spring projects.

Red likes to work in Christmas projects, but feels a red tractor ribbon is equally at home in summer.

Green hastens to point out that green tractors and Christmas are a natural fit and that green is the color of new leaves in spring.

and they brought back a new friend, the red truck. Equally ready to work in any season!

Another glance and I saw their Pop, a grand green and yellow tractor, off to the side, happy to welcome them back.

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September 19 2016

Friday Feedback Round-up

We really appreciate our customers, and especially thank those who take the time to leave feedback! A collection of comments from this week.

From the top left, “Bug’s Life” 2 1/2″; “Stewart” plaid 2 1/2″; “Cooped” 2 1/2″ rooster print; “Contessa Wine” wired satin, 1 1/2″, “Halloween Pin Dot” 2 1/2″, Large Green Grapes, “Southwitch” 1 1/2″, “Zanni” 2 1/2″, “Fire” 2 1/2″ flame print, and 80mm Rusty Bell, Pack of Twelve.

How ribbon choices and embellishments can enhance or add to the color scheme of your wreath or floral arrangement by CottageCraftsOnline.com

September 10 2016

Fall Wreaths of a Different Color

The fall and holiday wreath making season kicks into high gear as we ease into September. The palette of colors for fall wreaths and arrangements is vast and not limited to the reds and oranges (as gorgeous as they are). This fall wreath mixes muted greens with creamy ivories and touches of apricot and brown for a nice transition from the brighter colors of summer.

Ribbons can accent the colors in your wreath, tie them together or make a stronger statement for a color you want to use but your floral choices are limited. In the bow on the “Verdant” wreath, three ribbons are used.

One is a 1 1/2″ width green plaid and two others are 2 1/2″ wide, a solid and a sheer. The solid is a wired taffeta, while the sheer is a simple cut edge ribbon without wire. Looking at the photos, I’m not sure the plaid ribbon is wired. The wreath was made a few years ago and moved on to another home, so I can’t double check. It’s the straightness of the tails that makes me believe it isn’t. By varying the width and textures of the ribbons, you add richness and interest to your design. It’s one more way your wreaths will carry your own design stamp — the combinations you choose are unlikely to be duplicated.

Another thing this bow illustrates is that one or two wired ribbons can “carry” unwired ribbon, especially if the unwired ribbon isn’t floppy or too heavy in comparison. It also shows the way the plaid brings together the creams with green, while the other two greens pick up shades from the flowers, foliage, and embellishments.

Your wreaths and arrangements stand out from the competition when you use color and embellishments wisely. Subtle color transitions and repetition unify, making a design that’s easy to live with for an extended period of time.

Embellishments can help bring colors together, add texture and create a one-of-a-kind design. Notice the variegated coloring of the pomegranates. They blend apricot, green and even the yellow green and golden cream colors of the florals while adding a bit of contrast. The twig and string balls contribute natural textures and the larger pussy willow ball echoes the greens with a soft velvety texture.

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"Bugs Day" Dragonfly Wired Ribbon, 2.5 inches wide from CottageCraftsOnline.com

April 6 2016

Weekly Top Five Ribbons: Birds and Bugs

Spring brings thoughts of warm weather, being outside and hearing birds sing again. Maybe that’s why two of top weekly ribbons, “Bug’s Life” and “Peacock Feather” caught our visitors’ eyes. Let’s see what other items made up the rest of this week’s most viewed and liked!

#5. Pigskin Football Ribbon

It may have been March Madness for basketball, but our football lace ribbon print was a favorite. The 2 1/2″ width in a three yard length won the race this week, but also playing hard were the ten yard roll and the 1 1/2″ width in 3 yards and a ten yard roll.

"Pigskin" football themed wired ribbon, 2 1/2" wide from the Etsy shop of CottageCraftsOnline.com — “Pigskin” football lace wired ribbon, 2 1/2″

#4. “Bug’s Day”

Yes, it’s spring and all those critters are coming out of their winter hiding places. Dragonflies are joined by their friends, lady bugs, bees and beetles.

#3. Teal Ombre

Ombre ribbons transition between colors, making them the go-to choice of ribbon flower crafters. The soft blending of colors in “Teal” evoke the ocean and coordinate nicely with “Peacock Feather”, Dark Teal “Anisha” and “Gelato” in Celadon. Teal ombre comes on 3 yard roll as well a cost effective 25 yard roll.

Teal Blue Green Ombre wired ribbon, 1 1/2" wide, from CottageCraftsOnline.com — Purple Wired Tinsel

#2. Navy Burlap

Never far from the top! Popular for sports themed projects and patriotic wreaths. Wired navy blue burlap, 2 1/2″ wide, is available in a 3 yard length, a 10 yard roll and as a 50 yard lot.

Navy Burlap Wired Ribbon from CottageCraftsOnline.com — Navy Blue Burlap, 2 1/2″

#1. Peacock Feather

At the top of the weekly top five ribbons, this week: Gorgeous satin peacock feather print, 1 1/2″ wide, made in the US by Offray Lion Ribbon.

Peacock Feather Satin, 1 1/2" Wired Ribbon from CottageCraftsOnline.com — Peacock Feather Satin, 1 1/2″ Wired Ribbon

The three ribbons with the most likes of the week are

Peach Green Ombre Batiste wired ribbon, 1 1/2" wide from the Etsy shop of CottageCraftsOnline.com — Peach Green Ombre Batiste, 1 1/2″ wide

Purple Glitter HiLites, 1 1/2" wide wired ribbon from the Etsy shop of CottageCraftsOnline.com — Purple Glitter HiLites, 1 1/2″ wide

Forest Gem, 2 1/2" wide, red glitter berries on tan faux linen wired ribbon from the Etsy shop of CottageCraftsOnline.com — Forest Gem, 2 1/2″ wide

Wired Sensation Ribbon Orange from the Cottage Crafts Online shop on Etsy.

September 10 2014

Ribbon how you want it!

You may need only a few yards of ribbon or you may need many yards — we offer both! Many of our ribbons are sold in shorter three to five yard amounts as well as money saving full roll sizes. Here’s just a few examples.

Black Sensation, 4 yard length, or 50 yard roll

Black Sensations Wired Ribbon from the Cottage Crafts Online shop on Etsy.

Orange Sensation, 4 yard length or 50 yard roll

Wired Sensation Ribbon Orange from the Cottage Crafts Online shop on Etsy.

Abundance Plaid, 4 yards or 50 yard roll.

Abundance Fall Plaid Wired Ribbon, 2 1/2" wide, from CottageCraftsOnline.com

Jasmine Orange Striped Semi-Sheer, 3 yard length or 25 yard roll

“Hans” Plaid, 3 yard length or 10 yard roll.

Hans Orange and Black Halloween Plaid Wired Ribbon, 2 1/2" wide from CottageCraftsOnline.com

Green Halloween Web Ribbon, 3 yards or 20 yard roll.

“Spooky Tartan” 3 yards or a 50 yard roll

“Howler” Halloween Ribbon, 3 yards or 25 yard roll

New fall and Christmas ribbon at CottageCraftsOnline on Etsy.

August 13 2014

New ribbon arrives!

A couple of quick photos of the new ribbons that just arrived! We’ve been getting in the fall, Halloween, Christmas and winter holiday ribbons over the last few months as they’ve trickled in from our suppliers. Now, though, the next few weeks will be a sea of new ribbons and craft items. The ribbon companies have gotten their shipments in and large cartons are showing up on our doorstep regularly. Send a message if you see one you like but we haven’t gotten it listed yet! We’re working quickly, and putting in lots of hours, but it’s big job!

October 2 2013

“Goldenrod Meadow” Blue and Purple Fall Wreath

Newly finished and listed our “Goldenrod Meadow” wreath has a large bow made of one of our favorite ribbons, Court Jester Gold, and plenty of full, voluptuous flowers in purples and greens. A subdued palette, with the calming and cozy feel of a lazy fall day. You’ve raked the leaves, walked the dog and now you’ve settled in with a warm beverage as you relax.

Goldenrod Meadow Fall Wreath from CottageCraftsOnline.com — Goldenrod Meadow Fall Wreath

The Bow on our Goldenrod Meadow Fall Wreath is made of Court Jester Gold Ribbon — Bow is made of Court Jester Gold Ribbon

Category: Fall Ribbon

Classic Black and White Houndstooth Ribbon

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Copper leaves and pumpkins

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