Wow, so yesterday was awesome. It was the best Ribbon Jar day ever! It was totally crazy and I realized how much my mom helps me out. I was running around like a mad woman. But it was all good. So today I worked, and managed to get done around mid afternoon so I could get a little creative time in. I finished my project while the sun was going down (and it was cloudy) so no picture yet. Let me just say though, you need to go get one of the Hallmark card organizers. I pimped mine out and it frigin rocks. They are the organizers you get for like five bucks when you buy three cards. I saw them on a commercial a while ago and hadn’t been anywhere near a Hallmark store until last weekend and they still had them. So pictures tomorrow. Oh and any one who reads my blog can use that alpblog coupon. I don’t have to like know you intimately or anything. I’ll just assume you think I’m really funny and terrific, hehehe.

The most random thing today? I was walking around the pool tonight… in the dark. And I stepped on something. Something gross, something that made me scream. I hopped into the hot tub and then felt my foot. It was slimy, so so slimy and I couldn’t get it off. So after I dried off I turned on the flood light. There were slugs everywhere. And I had stepped on one… and chopped it in half. EW!!!!

Wow. The Ribbon Jar is one year old today. I just can’t believe it. I am so so happy that it has made it. I mean, ya, we’re still a baby, but everyday I feel like I learn more, and make the shop better. I really want to thank everyone who has supported me.

Bj darling you know I couldn’t have done this with out you. I brought you sketches and drawings for my site and you helped me turn that into a reality. You’ve stayed up late nights with me working out glitches and problems. You always had faith that it would work out, that I could do it, and for that I will be forever thankful.

To my mom, I don’t even know where to begin. Not just for the loan and a place to stay while the Ribbon Jar gets up to where it needs to be for me to be on my own, but most of all for the emotional support. I love that you celebrate every order with me, no one gets as excited as you. And months ago when I had days with out orders you gave me faith that things would keep rolling, and they have.

My blogging buddies. Sometimes I totally ignore the blog (um, like lately) because of the overwhelming job of owning my own business, but everyone I’ve "met" through this website has been so supportive. My very first order one year ago: "best of luck with your new shop!  i found your blog through the back-tack swap site and found your shop from there. (i am always curious how people find me).  i thought i would order a couple of goodies as a treat." That was order number 9 (the first 8 were tests). I never really thought about that, but it must have been a little scary to be the first one to order. So thank you so much Rebecca!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Here’s a little something for you. A coupon. 🙂 It’s good for your whole order 14% off (365 days, so 3+6+5 = 14 clever huh?) Just type in alpblog in the coupon box. How about I make it last until Sunday (21st) at night. Enjoy!

Here’s a blast from the past: the opening post