Need advice with ribbons

sunnywl · 03-15-2005, 02:28 PM

Can anyone refer me to websites or any advice on how to use different ribbons on your cards? Like the different kinds of ribbons and different ways to tie them, bows, knots etc. I have no idea how to use the few ribbons that I have but I think they would look so pretty on cards.

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wljr · 03-15-2005, 02:38 PM

There are so many ways to use ribbon it would be hard to list them all.

I suggest going to the gallery and searching for the keyword ribbon. You will come up with TONS of samples using ribbon. Hope that helps!

sunnywl · 03-15-2005, 02:42 PM

Thanks Whitney for the tip. I am also looking for the "how to" with ribbons. There were way too many results to go thru when I tried on SCS. I guess I'll try googling unless someone else wants to help me out. :oops:

mamakimberly · 03-15-2005, 04:32 PM

Let's try to think of 100 ways to use ribbon!

1. Punch 2 holes and make a "fake" bow (a la baby announcement style)
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2. Tie around the front of the card (knot)
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3. Tie around the front of the card (bow)
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4. Tie around one corner
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5. Make loops that look like photo-corners
6. Tie on edges to make ribbon flags.
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7. staple to make ribbon flags
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mamakimberly · 03-15-2005, 04:33 PM

8. Use to separate two types of patterned paper.... as a "disguise" between the edges where they meet.
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9. Just make a bow and put it on with a glue dot
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10. Thread a tag onto your ribbon
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11. Layer embellishments on a strip of ribbon.
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12. Slide a pop tab on the ribbon.
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13. Tie a flat knot (no ends) and wrap around card.
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mamakimberly · 03-15-2005, 04:39 PM

14. Put eyelets on a layer of the card and run ribbon through the eyelets.
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15. Tie little snips of ribbon to the ends of a layer
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16. Tie two sections of the card together
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StampinLeslie · 03-15-2005, 04:45 PM

17. Stamp on grograin ribbon with a small word set like Everyday Flexible Phrases:
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Thanks, mamakimberly, for providing the link to the gallery!

mamakimberly · 03-15-2005, 04:46 PM

18. Just wrap it around a part of the card.
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mamakimberly · 03-15-2005, 04:49 PM

19. Tie onto a tag
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20. Just wrap it and then put a layer of card on top.
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MORE COMING but gotta watch AMAZING RACE!

APandi · 03-15-2005, 04:52 PM

Think mamakimberly has done us all a big favor! I enjoyed checking out all the cards she has listed using ribbon. Thank You mamakimberly!!

sunnywl · 03-15-2005, 05:13 PM

Wow!!!! Thank you so much MamaKim for the wonderful help. I wasn't expecting THIS much but it's much much appreciated!!! :lol:

AndreaSophie · 03-15-2005, 05:27 PM

21. Wrap it around a thin paper frame to make a ribbon frame for your image:
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22. Thread it through a button hole:
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23. Use it to do french knots (its a pain, but it looks great)
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hmm, now I have to see if I can think of more. Its like a ribbon challenge LOL

AndreaSophie · 03-15-2005, 05:42 PM

24. run gingham ribbon through a colored ink pad to age or color it:
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25. Layer a couple of different ribbons together for a really fun look:
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stamping_jen · 03-15-2005, 07:31 PM

You put a lot of time into this just to help someone and it is SO appreciated. This was extremely helpful to me also.

ericabeth · 03-15-2005, 08:04 PM

very helpful, mamakimberly and andrea! Thanks for taking the time to post those great ideas and examples! This site ROCKS!!!

ericabeth

Laurie FW · 03-15-2005, 08:09 PM

Kimberly and Andrea, you both deserve the award of: "MOST HELPFUL" for today!

Well done! I hope I get some time soon to try some of those great ribbon cards!

Michelerey · 03-15-2005, 08:27 PM

26. Use ribbon threaded through side by side holes ("fake bow") as a bow tie or hair bow.
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27. Tie around unbeaded portion of safety pin to hide the pin.
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28. Attach a small piece of ribbon to a larger one with a brad or eyelet.
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29. Create a rainbow with three or more pieces of ribbon attached side by side.
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30. Put little snippets of different colored ribbons into the knot for a multi-colored ribbon look.
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Michelerey · 03-15-2005, 08:39 PM

31. Attach your vellum using SNAIL Adhesive and then cover over it with a piece of ribbon.
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32. Wrap a piece of cord or another ribbon around a larger ribbon for a neat effect.
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33. Hang a tag from ribbon using a jump ring or small circle of WireWorks.
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34. Layer a loose piece of ribbon behind a layer of your card.
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Michelerey · 03-15-2005, 08:53 PM

35. Attach vellum to your card with ribbon.
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36. Stamp on a piece of wide organdy ribbon.
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37. Cut two little slits in the sides of a Metal Edge Tag and thread it onto ribbon.
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38. Wrap one piece of ribbon around the layer of the card and attach a different colored piece with a simple overhand knot for a two-tone ribbon look.
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39. Attach a charm or WireWorks charm to a piece of ribbon.
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40. Create a "buckle look" by threading ribbon through 2 holes punched in one layer of a card and then wrapping the ends of the ribbon around another layer.
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41. You can make an organdy ribbon curl and twist by heating it with a heat gun until it starts to melt. Be careful not to overheat or holes will be burned into your ribbon. Sorry, don't have a link to a scan of one of these.

JJStamper · 03-15-2005, 10:05 PM

I don't have an example, but you can use a brayer and ink pad to customize white ribbon to the color you want if you don't have the right color.
Jen

stampingcaz · 03-16-2005, 12:05 AM

WOW you ladies are amazing, I cant believe you went to so much trouble to help someone out!

Thanks
Cazx

Stampin Wrose · 03-16-2005, 12:15 AM

Wow.

I just want you to know that I clicked on every one of them. There are some unique ways to use ribbon!!!! I love ribbon and sort of have a lot of it, and it's been inspirational to see all these uses.

Thanks so much!!!

stampinsusie · 03-16-2005, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Stampin Wrose

Wow.

I just want you to know that I clicked on every one of them. There are some unique ways to use ribbon!!!! I love ribbon and sort of have a lot of it, and it's been inspirational to see all these uses.

Thanks so much!!!

Ditto, ditto, ditto!

Great thread. Thank you for taking the time to post all of these terrific links!
Sue

MGM Grand · 03-16-2005, 03:08 AM

Woweeeeeeee! You girls are great....thanks for taking all the time to come up with the examples....I also enjoyed looking through them all and even saw a few new ideas! Thanks again.

scrappiemommie · 03-16-2005, 03:40 AM

Thanks ladies for all the time and energy you spent putting together ideas for ribbons!!!! You ladies are THE BEST!!!

LindainND · 03-16-2005, 03:49 AM

OH!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

I have been collecting ribbon for years and have a bunch of it. I never use it... maybe I am just scared of it. :oops: But, ladies, with all these examples I am going to start using it all up so that I can buy more. Ribbon is sooo pretty...

Thanks again for all your work and in finding all the examples too. :lol:

MWDStamp · 03-16-2005, 03:54 AM

Thank you everyone for the great ideas and samples. Everyone here is just so helpful.

photocropper · 03-16-2005, 04:19 AM

GOSH now I feel like I should get my ribbon out !!!

Thanks for all the great ideas ladies!!!

mnjjacobs · 03-16-2005, 04:44 AM

41. Fold small leftover piece of ribion in half and attach it to the side of a strip of paper with a brad to make a "handle."
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Maria

mnjjacobs · 03-16-2005, 04:50 AM

42. Attach 3 strips of coordinating color ribbon behind layers with dotto/snail to make "stripes."

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catlady1 · 03-16-2005, 05:37 AM

You ladies are great, it was fun looking at all the ribbon pictures as I never seem to think up any great ideas on my own so this will help.

imastampin · 03-16-2005, 06:12 AM

43. Weave it through the holes made by the rectangle punch .

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44. Weave it through several buttons and attach to card.
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45. Use for the center of a flower.
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46. Use your heat gun to shrivel it for an aged look or added dimension.
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Ruth Gray · 03-16-2005, 06:16 AM

Yikes!!! I'm going to have to come back here when I get a few minutes to rub together. You gals are awesome!! Thanks a whole heap!!

Ruth

kyloescards · 03-16-2005, 06:49 AM

Wow!! How about using it to embelish the hole in a bookmark?
And of course almost all of these great ideas could be used for fibers and raffia.....

SunnyStamper · 03-16-2005, 06:53 AM

Thanks for all the research and posting Mamakimberly and Andrea and Imastampin! The visual is always soooo much better than just a list! And very much appreciated!!

Michelerey · 03-16-2005, 07:29 AM

47. Use a piece of ribbon as a road under a car, truck, or bicyle image.
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imastampin · 03-19-2005, 03:51 AM

48. Use a piece as a tie.
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49. Tie around opposing corners of card.
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50. Weave through slits to make a belt.
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McStamper · 03-19-2005, 04:09 AM

Wow so many ideas! I can't wait to try them all!

jstarbright · 03-19-2005, 04:27 AM

This was so much fun ! And I saw cards I have never seen before that are gorgeous, thank you everyone for taking the time to post all of the ideas. What a great way to start my day!

Sereikastamper · 03-19-2005, 04:56 AM

Ok so I just went and looked at and commented on ALL of those cards!!! WOW!!!! WHO KNEW THERE WERE SOOO MANY USES!!!!????!!!!! I am thinking I can do a ribbon techniques and uses class!!! LOL

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