How do you use wider ribbon?
 

I love the new wider ribbon, especially that available from SU! But how do you use it on cards? I'm having a harder time incorporating it into my layouts than the 1/4" ribbon.

Dee :)

i absolutely LOVE the wide stuff...

here are several cards that i have used it on if you'd like to take a peek!

http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=65331
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i rarely make a card that doesn't have ribbon on it!

I like wide ribbon. If there's blank space on the card, wide ribbon layed around and tied in a bow or even just a knot can look great. Or you can use it where you might have used a strip of patterned paper - on it's own or with another ribbon layered on top even. Some time back there was a challenge which was layered ribbons TLC163.
Here's mine from that challenge, but check out the gallery using that keyword for more great ideas. http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...&ppuser=133118
And this is similar ribbon just tied in a knot, no need to worry about a getting a bow to look good :D http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...&ppuser=133118

A good rule of thumb when using wide ribbon is to keep the ribbon proportionate with the area where it's used. For example, the really wide stuff looks better (and is easier to handle) when it's wrapped/tied around a larger area... say, the entire card base, and not a smaller panel. Smaller ribbon can be used either way (around large and small areas) and still look good, but IMO, the larger ribbons just look better on larger areas. ;) HTH

How to Use wider Ribbon
 

I am not very good with wider ribbon either, but I am working on it. However, I know someone who is good with all kinds of ribbon, and her name is Becca Feeken. She even has video tutorials on tieing bows with ribbons on her blog. She also has an awesome storage solution for them too. You can find Becca at http://www.amazingpapergrace.com

Her creations are amazing, and she does some awesome stuff with wide ribbon.

I just don't see how these are mailed with the big bows without them getting winkled and mushed.

mama love the wedding card!

Good question, I will email Becca, and ask her.

Thank you all! I have the same problem so I really appreciate everyone's ideas. (And I am subscribing).

i am 'bow challenged'

i am never satisfied with the way they look.

i have to just use knots.


and... thank you very much!

I emailed Becca Feeken about the wide ribbons tied in bows on cards, and she replied that yes, they do get flattened, or smushed. There is no way to avoid it.

Mr Twigster

I love the way Stacy used wide ribbon on this card I received in a swap!

thank you, thank you, thank you!

what a clever technique!

that would really cut down on the bulkiness too.

thanks for posting the link