with Gwen Studios
Today I am making two different kinds of ribbon rose earrings for the Gwen Studios design team. I am using sheer ribbon from Gwen Studios in red and pink. These would make great gifts and just in time for Valentine’s Day. The pink earrings have a stud back and the red rosebud earrings are dangles.
I am working with 7/8″ sheer Gwen Studios ribbon that can easily be found at Walmart. (links at the bottom of the post)
If you would like to see all the other creations made for Romancing the Ribbon by the Gwen Studios design team members, you can find them at Designer Crafts Connection.
Pink Ribbon Rose Earrings
The ribbon rose earrings in pink are made by free forming the ribbon into a rose, this is better described in the video tutorial below. The addition of green satin ribbon is used for leaves. Everything is held together with Farbri-tac glue and a binder clip while drying. I used a needle to move the ribbon around – there is no sewing needed.
After the roses have dried completely and the excess ribbon is cut away, I used gel Super Glue to adhere the stud earring backs to the roses.
Ribbon Rose Earrings Video Tutorial:
Red Ribbon Rosebud Earrings
The red rosebud earrings use a different technique to create the buds. The ribbon is folded and held together with double-sided tape. This process is explained in the video tutorial below.
To make the bud earrings, I needed a pair of scissors, lighter, flat nose pliers with wire cutter, green craft wire, and double-sided tape. I also used folded paper to wrap the ribbon around which is explained in the video below.
Rosebud Earrings Video Tutorial:
I am showing you each pair of earrings in my hand so you can get a sense of the size of the finished earrings.
Suggested Materials:
Double Sided Tape Shop at: AZ |
Fabri-tac Shop at: AZ |
Gwen Studios at Walmart Shop at: O |
Westcott 14849 8″ Straight Titanium Bonded Non-Stick Scissors Shop at: AZ |
Sheer Red Ribbon Shop at: O |
Sheer Pink Ribbon Shop at: O |
Earring Studs Shop at: AZ |
“These ribbon rose earrings are absolutely charming! They add a lovely, whimsical touch to any outfit.”