Christmas is coming quickly and many of us love to decorate for the season.  We rummage through our Christmas decorations to see what we can reuse and what we need to replace.  Better yet, we decide to change everything to reflect the current trend because we love it!  You shop and purchase for the perfect decorations such as a new wreath.  Have you ever purchased a handmade wreath online and wish you had matching bows to be used in garland, on your porch rail, or mailbox?

I love decorating with ribbon and bows!  Doesn’t matter what season or holiday, I love decorating by adding bows to wreaths, garland, trees, and mailbox as examples.  But, what do you do when you purchase a wreath you love online and you don’t have extra bows?  For a quick decorating tip, many of the wreaths designed for Nesting By Robin have included two or three large removable bows.  If you choose, these bows can be unwired from the frame on the back side of the wreath.

When lifting the bow carefully from the wreath underneath there will be the same ribbon tails that run through the entire wreath.  Your wreath will not be damaged or the design ruined.

You will most likely need to fluff those tails which will only take a minute to do.  Simply run your thumb and index finger along the wired edge and slightly curve as you move the along the ribbon.

Here is an example of what your ribbon tails should look after fluffing.

Take your bow(s) and reattach to your garland.  Whether you hang your wreath over your fireplace or on your front door, your garland with the matching bows will give you that complete finished touch.

Beautiful!  A tip that is a simple and easy solution to decorating.  So the next time you purchase a wreath with multiple bows, give it a try.

Have fun! ~ Robin

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This past May a challenge was brought down on many of we online business owners.  Our business coach threw down the gauntlet to motivate us off the proverbial fence and begin doing Facebook Lives.  This challenge also came with enticing incentives to get us motivated.  Monthly winners and the grand prize winner if we successfully completed the challenge.

The challenge…..beginning in June and ending in December, we were to have a minimum of two Facebook Lives per week on our business pages.  Facebook Lives???!  I started stressing and perspiring just thinking about it, let alone doing them!  On the other hand, this feisty redhead cannot turn down a challenge!  So with butterflies flying in my tummy, sweaty palms and feeling anxious in regards to managing a “Live,” I began my first one.  To my surprise, it went fairly well.  A few bumps along the way, but it went well, and I had a great time!

Since then, I have had several Facebook Lives.  I still get butterflies and a little nervous before each one, however the rewards have been remarkable.  I have met so many wonderful and supportive women and men along this journey.  Fellow sisters and brothers around the world have encouraged, inspired, laughed and traveled with me during these Lives.  My creative juices are growing and transforming into each new project I bring to my craft room.  But, what is truly rewarding is the sharing and making new friends.  The challenge is not so important to me now, going Live in front of my phone camera is important for those very reasons.  Bringing the world family together and having fun creating.  ~ Robin

Here are a few pictures of what was created during Nesting By Robin’s Facebook Live…

Be sure to visit my Etsy Shop where you will find these products and more at http://www.etsy.com/shop/nestingbyrobin.

If you would like to be a part of Nesting By Robin’s family, go to my business page at http://www.facebook.com/nestingbyrobin.  Click on the video dated July 26, (this is the most recent), start the video, type in “Live Alerts” in the comments.  My chat bot will appear and then type “Live Alerts” to activate the bot.  Then you will receive notifications when I “go live.”  Hope to see you in the craft room, where creativity and fun is a must!

Hi Everyone!

It’s been awhile since my last blog post,  however I have been working hard in moving Nesting By Robin to the next level in the business world.   I am really excited with the new changes that are coming together and will be announcing everything in the future.

In the meantime, I am happy to announce I have added to the NBR’s website the Easter and Spring Wreath Shoppe.  Come, browse and purchase right from the shop.    Remember,  you also can request custom orders.

Sneek preview:

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Until the next blog…Robin

Brrr…it is cold outside!  Here in Fayetteville, NC schools and most businesses are closed today after we received a night of snow and very cold temperatures.  Several have experienced power outages in surrounding areas, however my family is safe and warm.

My deliveries were canceled for today, so I started shopping on a few of my distributor websites.  As I was shopping I ventured over to Amazon.  Many fellow wreath builders and DIY crafters have been raving about the Pro Bow.  I must admit that I have watched a few of these individuals give demonstrations on how to use this phenomenal tool.  The bows truly come out beautiful and it cuts down time when needing to cut ribbon strips for making wreaths.  Okay, I’m sold on this idea and purchased one today.   It will be here in a couple of days and I am ready for the challenge to try out Pro Bow.  Check it out from the link posted below.

 Pro Bow the Hand Bow Maker – Large – NEW IMPROVED MODEL

Hmm…  I may need to do a Facebook Live when it comes in and we will take a journey together to make a bow, (or wreath)!  We’ll find out if this young at heart dog can learn a new trick.

Until then…

Are you wondering what to give to the special people in your life for Christmas.  Don’t discount to give handmade.  During Thanksgiving weekend my grandchildren were individually coming to me asking if I would make them something special they wanted for me to make.  I have to admit they knew what they wanted.  My adult children were nodding their heads commenting they would love to see those special requests under the Christmas tree this year.  They were letting me know those handmade blankets, scarves, hats, and pillows were important to their children.

I remember on Christmas Day my brother, sisters and myself unwrapping several gifts of slippers, sweaters and scarves hand knitted from my Grandmother.  I still have a few and wear today along with the warm memories of each one.  Special times.

Wouldn’t you like to pass on memories of your own to your children? So think about it, give handmade this year.  The current trends come and go quickly.  Trust me from my experience, those handmade gifts will continue giving.

Now for some NEWS!  I am excited to share that Nesting By Robin’s website is now designed for you to purchase directly online.  Be sure to stop and browse in the Winter Wonderland Shoppe and see what is readily available for Christmas.  I am still designing and making more products which will be posted in the shoppe as soon as they are completed.

You will still have the option to place a special order by directly contacting me.  Nesting By Robin’s contact information can be found under the “About” tab.  All orders for Christmas must be completed by December 15th for delivery by Christmas Eve.  So, don’t wait to place your order!

I have an event that I will be participating on Saturday, December 9th at Gillis Hill Road Produce here in Fayetteville, NC.  For my local customers, the event begins at 10AM.  Hope to see you there!

Robin