Ribbon Attachment Help Needed
 

So, I don't have matching ribbon for my paper. I have read many times over the years here on SCS of that special trick of running white ribbon over an ink pad to make colored ribbon.

I used white see through ribbon, (don't know the name of this kind of ribbon sorry) and su ink cantaloupe.

First off this takes forever to dry, but glue dots don't hold the ribbon down! I managed to get the ribbon on the embossed layer attached to the card base.

So now I have all the vellum embossed flowers arranged on the card, looks very pretty, BUT now how do I attach the bow onto the ribbon on the front of the card??????????? I used the bow easy thingy so the bow is separate from the ribbon that goes around the embossed card stock layer.

HELP Please,

Thanks so much!

so, is this ribbon sheer? (meaning you would see the glue through it?)

Possibilities would be to tie the bow onto the wrapped around piece with a piece of cording?
and or maybe a brad or a button in the center to hide the glue dot?

I usually use aleene's tacky glue for gluing ribbon.

I was thinking trying crystal effects as I know tombo multi glue would be too messy and I would ruin the card. I don't have tacky glue, must get some now!

I give up!!!

Can't get the bow to stick on the ribbon. Tell me again how wonderful dyeing ribbon with ink is. Nothing will stick to the ribbon.

I tried crystal effects, mono multi glue, fun fluff glue and red tape. Nope bow will not stick to the ribbon. I even tried to put matching embellishments over the glued area, they wont stick either.

What a waste of time. Tomorrow I will pull off the card what I can salvage and make a new card. I will reverse the colored layers so I can use plain old white ribbon!!!!!!!!

How frustrating! I have had good luck gluing embellishments to all sorts of surfaces using Aileens Super Thick Tacky Glue, which is advertised as working like a hot glue gun. It takes a few seconds to grab, but after that it seems like the items aren't going anywhere!

Did you try tying the bow onto the ribbon with a bit of thread or dental floss? Watch Gina K's video on how to use the bow easy. That might give you some help. Good luck!

Thanks, I guess I will be putting Aileens tacky glue in my craft supplies soon!

Thanks, I have watched GinaK's video's on the bow easy. That is how I learned about double looped bow's which I just love.

The only way I know to use thread or floss is to tie it on to the ribbon which cinches it together and then put the bow over the cinched area. So the bow and ribbon looks like it was tied on.

Any way I just remade the card and reversed the colored layers so I can use the white ribbon. I skipped the bow as I am so tired right now. I just put matching embellishments on the ribbon.

I'd try Fabri-Tac by Beacon (linking to Amazon but I've seen it at Michael's, A.C. Moore and Joann Fabric):

Amazon.com: Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive, 4-Ounce

Good luck!

Thanks for the idea. I am thinking the ink on the ribbon was making adhering the bow a problem.

I use glue dots to attach ribbon and bows to my cards. And I use lot of sheer/organza ribbon

My thought would be to maybe try a needle and thread or maybe very thin beading wire with a needle to secure it.

I used ink to color the ribbon and bow. With the ink on the ribbon and bow made it impossible to attach the bow. I just remade the card and reversed the colored layers so I could use the white ribbon.

I already assembled the card and was waiting for the ink to dry more on the bow.

With inking the ribbon and bow, the ink started to rub off on the white embossed layer, so fudging to use a needle and thread to attach the bow would only make the ink bleeding worst.

Thanks for the suggestion.

I did make the card over again. I reversed the color layers so I could use white ribbon.

Yep, Never Ever going to ink ribbon again;)

So sorry to hear of your issues with the dyed bow sticking to the card- I know how frustrating that can be...

I have had success using a Hot Glue Gun lately for this type of attachment- for years ny Hot Glue Gun was neglected, now it is essential for adhering bows, paper flowers, etc.

I did not think of using a hot glue gun. And I have at least 3 of them! Thanks for the idea. Storing in memory for future use!

I wonder if it was something to do with the type of ribbon Leslie,

the only kind I have inked is some seam binding and when its dry its dry. ( but, I mostly spray it with colors rather than drag it on a pad)

You are so right about using the Hot Glue Gun in cardmaking. I saw a tutorial where a gal was using one, and it reminded me how handy they can be. The one she used had a fine tip, and I got one like it to use for my cards:

Ultra Mini Detail Glue Gun at Joann.com

Ribbon is sheer, and I did drag the ribbon on the ink pad. I think the inking did not let me attach the bow onto the ribbon. Maybe it was still wet?? I don't know, but I will never ink ribbon again!

I will post a pic of the card tomorrow.

so, its something in the material of the ribbon is resisting the ink itself. ( is it on a spool? does it say what its made of or is it a cut piece?)

I've never had a problem attaching dyed ribbon. It behaved just like regular ribbon. I always thoroughly dry mine (like overnight).

Was it still wet? Did you run it across the ink pad and try to use it immediately?

Took it off the spool. I bought it most likely at Mike's.

I let it dry for an hour. No ink came off when I tested it.:(

For me, it mattered what kind of ink I used to dye the ribbon. If I used alcohol inks, it was great. Dried quickly and was permanent. Dye inks were medium drying time, but OK once dried. Pigment inks - very hard. It just seemed to take 2 days to get that stuff dried, and it sat on top of the ribbon rather than be absorbed.

It also matters what type of ribbon/fabric you are using. Some work better than others.

I make my own glue dots with E. Tacky Glue that everyone mentions above. I let them dry out really good on wax paper, and those things could be used to keep my old truck together.

Sorry you had such a rough time on your first experiment. Dying ribbon really is economical and speedy. I own a lot of ribbon myself, but have quit buying the various matching colors. I'd rather buy the inks and/or markers and use white ribbon. Now I will cut off strips and dye it and store it with the inks/paper so it's ready when I need it.

I also quit buying colored bakers twine - I buy plain and use my copics or ink pads to dye it.

I have to try this! I go through glue dots like I go through Chocolate! Thanks for the tip, much appreciated:p

It's possible that maybe dyeing it another way would work better. I think you can mix ink with water or rubbing alcohol and either dip or spray it. That may work much better as the ink would be much more diluted. I would think straight on an ink pad could cause some issues as it would be really saturated. Maybe give those type of techniques a try? You could try a small sample.

Thanks for the tip:p

A few months ago I bought some gloss gel (liquitex) just to see what technique I could use it on. I found that it makes a wonderful adhesive for ANYTHING you want to adhere to a page and not move. I use it all the time for those hard to glue items. It dries clear and takes just a little! Just a tip for future use if other adhesives don't work.

Thank you

You can use Copic markers to color ribbon. I bet you can use others as well! Copics work great!

Don't have copics�.not sliding down that slippery slope ;-)

BUt good tip :-)

The ribbon sounds like it was organza and likely polyester. However, dying the ribbon shouldn't have anything to do with how it stuck to the paper. I do recommend Gem-Tac (very expensive) because they use it to hold rhinestones to dance and skating costumes. Also, Gorilla now makes a clear glue. If that doesn't hold it, you may need to use rivets :)

Thanks for the idea!

I had the problem with the dyed bow attaching to the dyed ribbon. Just would not stick. I could not even get gems to stick.

I reverse the colored layers so I could use white ribbon.

I use my SU markers to color ribbon, that way I can combine colors...

Happy for Twins! by berlycece - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

It doesn't take too long to dry. I notice that it is sometimes harder to adhere, and I wonder if the humidity of the day makes a difference. I use a bit of the tacky tape (looks red in the package...SU just stopped selling it) to adhere the ends. I am lousy at tying bows, so I just do knots, and a glue dot works for me.

I love coloring my organza ribbon!

Making Glue Dots
 

Just wanted to clarify about using Aleene's Glue to make glue dots. The glue for that purpose is "Aleene's Tack It Over and Over" as opposed to the "Aleene's Tacky Glue" or "Aleene's Super Thick Tacky Glue". The "Tack It Over And Over" will be sticky after drying the others will dry up remaining somewhat flexible but not sticky. You can make glue dots any size you want and even make strips too.
I love the "Aleene's Super Thick Tacky Glue"... Been using it for years and it works beautifully. For sheer ribbons and fabrics I like the Fabri-Tac adhesive but it is quite expensive.
I agree the ink you used was either still slightly damp or, more likely, left a greasy/oily film that resisted the glues. Live and learn.. by trial and error sometimes.

Thanks for the tip:p

Thank You:p