Ribbon ideas??

[Sharpstamper]

Hi:

I plan to do a class showing different ways to use ribbon. Can you please post your ideas. I am going to do the frayed ribbon....

Thank
Pat

[whoistracy]

I just wove mine on my card today- great for adding a little bit of ribbon to your project but not too much:

Song CAS26 by whoistracy at Splitcoaststampers

[Sharpstamper]

I like that, thanks.....No more unique ideas....anyone....

[mnfroggie]

How about ribbon frames? If you don't already know about them here is a link to a blog entry on how to do them (not mine - I don't have a blog) and here is a link to the gallery showing a bunch of them.

[niki1]

hi,

I used a border punch and weaved a ribbon through the holes
WT228 Packages on a wire by niki1 at Splitcoaststampers
LSC207 strech yourself- baby by niki1 at Splitcoaststampers

using eyelets:
WT215 White flowers by niki1 at Splitcoaststampers

using beads on it
FTTC7 Ribbon with a red rose by niki1 at Splitcoaststampers

to hang labels on it :
WT 07 tags and WT 198 creative letters by niki1 at Splitcoaststampers

to decorate some embroidery :
WT 09 Ribbon with robins by niki1 at Splitcoaststampers

on a cd with beads:
WT O9 ribbon santa by niki1 at Splitcoaststampers

greetings,;)
niki

[buggainok]

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoistracy

I just wove mine on my card today- great for adding a little bit of ribbon to your project but not too much:

Song CAS26 by whoistracy at Splitcoaststampers

Your card is so elegant and pretty! I must get more creative with ribbons. I usually just run the strip across the front of the card, sigh.

You have inspired me.

[buggainok]

This isn't really quite what I would call "unique", but I use small pieces of leftover ribbons to make little tabs that extend from the edges of images. Like this:

Smarty Pants! by buggainok at Splitcoaststampers

[Sharpstamper]

Thanks Niki and Bugga.....I like all the ideas no matter how simple...sometimes just a little touch is all you need.

[Tilly]

Here are a few ideas I've used:
Button:
CAS20 by Tilly at Splitcoaststampers
As leaves:
stickpincard2 by Tilly at Splitcoaststampers
Co-ordinating with image colors: JustBecause Cuttlebug by Tilly at Splitcoaststampers
And these 3 using small scraps:
CAS flower by Tilly at Splitcoaststampers
Style3 by Tilly at Splitcoaststampers
GoodFriend by Tilly at Splitcoaststampers
As a flower stem:
Miichaels3 by Tilly at Splitcoaststampers
As an accent with the window punch:
Happy Anniversary by Tilly at Splitcoaststampers
And a last one:
Babycongrats by Tilly at Splitcoaststampers
I never throw bits of ribbon away that are more than 1". Sometimes a little ribbon tag or knot is all a card needs to dress it up and add dimension.
Just my 2c worth ....!

[Phantom]

I like folding over a small piece and using as a tab peeking out from under a layer -- usually 2 or 3 "tabs."

The other day, I took some twill ribbon, trimmed the very edge off on the LONG side and frayed the length of the ribbon. Just add some Fray Check and you're good to go

I also like to use it different ways in conjunction with buttons... One piece of ribbon can thread up through a hole from the bottom, then down the next hole, and extend a bit past on either side of the button. Also tying bows or just using straight pieces of ribbon and attaching a button with some twine - tie in a bow on top.

[whoistracy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by buggainok

This isn't really quite what I would call "unique", but I use small pieces of leftover ribbons to make little tabs that extend from the edges of images. Like this:

Smarty Pants! by buggainok at Splitcoaststampers

Yes, don't forget those little leftover bits. I love to add mine to cards with staples, makes for a fun surprise:

Circles Birthday by whoistracy at Splitcoaststampers

[LaLatty]

After reading this thread I decided to make a card using ribbon in different way than I normally would. I didn't have a chance to upload my card into my gallery just yet, but I posted it on my blog. Here's the card that I made:

http://lalattystampnstuff.blogspot.c...st-4-2009

[edie3]

Here is an old card I made using ribbon scraps. I would jazz it up more, mat the sentiment, etc.

Preppy Happy Birthday by edie3 at Splitcoaststampers

[LaLatty]

I was looking through the gallery and I found this really neat card using ribbon to make a flower:

DTGD08Jody ~WOW Ribbons~ by Toy at Splitcoaststampers

[hfxchelle]

I've used the light green grosgrain from SAB as grass... Just trimmed off the top 'seam' and frayed it a bit. Looked really cute. Sorry I don't have a pic!

[scrampingram]

oooo neat ideas!! I get in a rut and this will pull me out realy fast! Thanks much!!

[k dunbrook]

I just made a card and ruffled the ribbon for a different effect...
See it here....
don'k know if that is what you are looking for?

[k dunbrook]

You may get some ideas from the challenge yesterday....ways to use it WT230 ...I pleated the ribbon on my card....

[Allistamps123]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaLatty

I was looking through the gallery and I found this really neat card using ribbon to make a flower:

DTGD08Jody ~WOW Ribbons~ by Toy at Splitcoaststampers

This is the most awesome card! WOW!!!