Sparkle Journal by Steph

Good morning everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with an altered journal.

This journal was kind of bland so I covered it with cardstock, added die cuts, a stamped phrase to the center and some rhinestones.  A bland journal turns into a pretty journal. 

Journals are a fun way to use ribbon - tie the ribbon to the rings or completely cover the rings and tie a ribbon as I've done.  And using a wired ribbon means the ribbon holds it's shape.  I've used Four Seasons Wired Sheer Ribbon in Champagne.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Steph

Sweet Treat Containers

There's nothing like using ribbons to finish a project.  And Ribbons Unlimited has some lovely ribbons to choose from.  Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with a cute little metal caddy which I thought would be fun to turn into a sweet treat container.

I decided to  frost the glasses, so I used dip 'n etch from Etchall.  This product allows you to etch glass in just 15 minutes.  So while I waited for the glasses to etch, I decided to change the color of my caddy from white to blue to match the ribbon I wanted to use.  I simply white washed the caddy with Ann Butler Iridescents in Lagoon, letting some of the white caddy show.

Using Four Seasons Wired Ribbon in Aqua, I tied the ribbon around the necks of the bottles.  Then I tied additional ribbon about the handles of the caddy.

I think this made for a perfect candy dispenser.  It sits on my desk and when I need a sweet snack - there it is.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Steph

Layering Ribbons with Jamie Cripps

 Happy Friday!  Jamie with you again today to share an easy layering tutorial that will change the look of your projects quickly!  

Let's start by showing you my before photo...

And now my after...

The ribbon adds a pop of color and really brings interest to the overall project!

The best part is that it really only took a few minutes to do!

Here is the tutorial:

1.  Cut the Four Seasons Wired Black 1-1/2" wide ribbon to your desired length then cut 5/8" wide Lime Delight Ribbon to the same length.

2.  Place a strip of adhesive tape in the center of the widest ribbon for the full length.  Remove the adhesive backing from the tape and then adhere your thinner ribbon to the center as shown.

3.  Punch a hole on each side of the tray and then push the ribbon through one end and tie a knot on the inside of the tray.  Push the ribbon through the other end to form a handle and knot in the same manner.

4.  Cut two strips of the thinner ribbon and tie around the handle on each side in a bow.

Super cute and super easy!

This layering would work for making bows of all sorts as well!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

-Jamie