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DIY Ribbon Bookmark That Blooms Like a Flower

This altered paperclip bookmark is perfect for junk journals! Made with satin ribbon from Gwen Studios for a sweet flower bud accent.

This ribbon bookmark is actually an altered paperclip that doubles as both a bookmark and a paper clip—perfect for junk journals! I used satin ribbon from Gwen Studios to create a pretty flower bud as the focal point.

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The materials I used are:

needle and thread
gel super glue
white glue
card stock
washi tape
Gwen Studios Satin Ribbon
paper clip
sewing clip

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The ribbon bud and bow peek out from the top of your book or journal, while the paperclip keeps your place marked in style.

Ribbon Tree Decor

Create a striking holiday decor.

with Gwen Studios and Buttons Galore & More

The metallic ribbons I used for this project are from Gwen Studios, and the embellishments are from Buttons Galore & More. I started by cutting my cardstock tree design using an SVG file. Then, I threaded the metallic ribbons diagonally across the tree to create a stunning, textured effect. The result is a beautifully crafted holiday piece!

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If you would like the free svg file I created for this product, you can download it for free in the store section of this site [tree card svg]

Please note the file is designed for cards, for this project I enlarged the file in design space.

Here is the tree woven with metallic ribbons, before adding embellishments. I love how the design highlights the two different colors, creating a simple yet striking holiday look!

The star was created by cutting out the shape from cardstock and wrapping it in aluminum foil.

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How to Make a Ribbon Rosette

Ribbon rosettes are versatile, easy to make, and add a classic, handcrafted touch to any creation.

A ribbon rosette is a decorative embellishment made from loops of ribbon, often used for awards, gift wrapping, or crafting. With its layered, circular design, the rosette adds a touch of elegance and charm to any project. It can be made from various types of ribbon, such as satin, grosgrain, or organza, and is often finished with a button or embellishment in the center. Whether used as a brooch, hair accessory, or decoration, ribbon rosettes are versatile, easy to make, and add a classic, handcrafted touch to any creation.

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This project was created for Gwen Studios. You can find all the design team projects listed on the Designer Crafts Connection website. Gwen Studios products can be found at Walmart and Michaels.

There are many tools you can buy to form a rosette. I used a printable guide for this tutorial and formed the rosette by hand. If you are interested in the printable you can download it here.

Free PDF printable [rosette guide]

I began this process by wanting to staple the folds together for ease and quickness. My stapler wouldn’t cooperate so I adjusted my plan and sewed the folds together. Using clips to hold the outer edge around the rosette as I sewed.

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Craft The Perfect Ribbon Flower Magnets!

Flower magnets to brighten up a locker or refrigerator.

I created these flower magnets as a fun back-to-school project for decorating lockers. However, their versatility extends beyond that—they can brighten up your home, enhance your fridge, or be used as charming decorative elements in various crafting projects.

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This project was created for Gwen Studios. You can find all the design team projects listed on the Designer Crafts Connection website. Gwen Studios products can be found at Walmart and Michaels.

Working with satin ribbon, I cut it into 2″ strips, you’ll need 5-6 of each color. The buttons are from Buttons Galore and More and are used for the center of the flowers. The magnets were found at the Dollar Tree. You will also need a glue gun, not shown in the photo above.

Folding the Ribbon:

The first fold creates a point and the ends of the ribbon align on top of each other.

Using the ends that overlap, you want to pleat the sides into the middle to create the petal and glue it together.

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Weave A Stunning Star Decoration With Ribbon

Learn how to weave a patriotic star.

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You can weave a star with Gwen Studios ribbons and the free SVG file you can grab below. Use the star as a patriotic decor piece or as a paper craft image.

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The two pieces of cardstock can be cut from one 8.5″ x 11″ piece of cardstock. The 3/8″ ribbon is from Gwen Studios Solid and Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon Pack.

Grab the free SVG file from the store: [Star Weave SVG]

This project was created for Gwen Studios. You can find all the design team projects listed on the Designer Crafts Connection website. Gwen Studios products can be found at Walmart and Michaels.

Here the piece is woven but not put together yet. Do not secure the ribbons in place until all the weaving is done.

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You can see the dimension created by the foam tape in the image above.

DIY Ribbon Fish

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Using carboard and ribbons, you can make this fun colorful fish for Father’s Day. Whether Dad is a fisherman or not, he will get a kick out of this colorful fish that the kids can help make.

Grab the free PDF template below. I used it to cut out cardboard from a cereal box.

Free PDF file [fish template]

After cutting the cardboard, I used DecoArt’s DecoEarth paints on the fish. I applied the paint with a brush and then smooshed it to blend with a makeup sponge.

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Paint the head, the tail, and the fins. This would be a fun job for the littlest crafter to help with.

I cut a variety of colored Gwen Studios ribbons around 3″ in length. I used satin ribbons that were 3/8″ wide.

Using a hot glue gun, I folded the ribbons to a point. You can do this while the paint is drying on the fish.

Start at the tail end of the fish and add the folded ribbons as shown above. I used hot glue to quickly put them in place.

Randomly choose the colors of ribbon and continue to place the folded ribbons onto the fish. Once you are past the fins, you will not need any more ribbons.

This is a close-up of the folded ribbons all glued in place. You can see how the points of the ribbons are staggered. Then glue the head onto the fish’s body, it is slightly bigger. If you align the sides, the head part will curve up and over the ribbons.

I used a round resin piece I had for the eye. I think a googly eye would work well.

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DIY Nail File Folio

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Using nail files from the Dollar Tree to measure the necessary length of Gwen Studio ribbon, I sewed them together to make a nail file folio. This is a great way to protect items in your handbag from rough nail files. These folios also make great gifts.

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Sewing the ribbons together side by side, do not overlap. To do so you will need a stitch that covers enough area to hold the ribbons together. Use a bit of washi tape to place the ribbons together at the top and then begin stitching just below the tape.

After joining the two ribbons together, fold them in half and sew a straight stitch along each side to form a pocket.

Cut the folded ribbon along the top edge just shy of the length of the nail file. Then use a lighter to finish off the ends of the ribbon folio.

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How to Tea Fold with Ribbon

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I have been intrigued with tea folding. For Valentine’s Day, I made a tea-folded decor piece using ribbons from Gwen Studios. Using ribbon was very easy to do because the edges of the ribbons are finished and don’t need to be folded, making the construction a bit faster.

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Using a Cricut Maker, I cut white cardstock to 5″ x 7″ with a heart removed from the center for the background of the decor.

This pack of grosgrain ribbon and another in pastel from Gwen Studios was used for the construction of the tea folded heart.

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In the close-up above you can see the layering and spacing of the ribbon. Do you have a favorite color of the ribbon used?

Technology Ribbon Wrap

To identify and contain your technology cables and cords, wrap and snap them with materials from Gwen Studios. #affiliate #design_team @gwenstudios

Back to school is right around the corner for us. With more technology being used in the classrooms, there is a need to organize and identify those cables and cords. Using Gwen Studios ribbon and Snap Setting Tool can solve that problem.

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To make a cable/cord wrap you will need Grosgrain ribbon, Snap Setting Kit, scissors, and a lighter.

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DIY a Ribbon Keychain

Follow the instruction to make your own ribbon keychain. Made with ribbons from Gwen Studios.

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This keyring craft was a reminder of times past. Did you attend summer camp and make lanyards? Well, this keychain is a version of that, made with ribbon. What a fun craft for kids to do. Why not make one for Mother’s Day? Make one yourself or teach your kids to weave a lanyard.

They’re very few needed materials. You’ll need a keyring, four colors of ribbon, and a pair of scissors. I chose to seal the ends of my ribbons with a lighter. If you choose to do this with kids, I recommend supervising them or doing the lighter for them.

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For spring, I chose to work with pastels from the Gwen Studios grosgrain ribbon pack. These ribbons are available at Walmart and Walmart.com. Look at how beautiful those colorful ribbons are. There are so many color combinations to choose from for this project.

This little nugget of weaving was made with four ribbons each 32″ in length. If you want your piece to be bigger, use longer ribbons.

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I chose to wind the keyring through this end of the weaving. If you don’t want ribbon tails, you could turn the whole thing around and loop those tails around the keyring and finish it off in the same manner that I collected the ribbon tails – what a fun alternative!