Hi Everyone!
It's beginning to look like Spring here. It's lovely after all the rain we've had here in Sonoma County.
In celebration of Spring, I've made a Ribbon Flower Pin.
It's quick. It's easy. And, you can use any color ribbon or type you like. Of course, I'm using Gwen Studios ribbon. For color and quality, you can't beat it!
Here's what you'll need to make a flower like mine:
15" of 1 1/2" wide grosgrain ribbon (flower color)
5" of 3/8" wide grosgrain ribbon (center color)
10" of 5/8" wide grosgrain ribbon in green
Tools: scissors, needle and thread, hot glue and glue gun
Instructions:
To start, I've used a wide grosgrain ribbon (1 1/2"). I used 15" of ribbon, but you can make it smaller or larger.
Begin by sewing a running stitch along one edge of the ribbon.
Pull up the thread to gather the ribbon and make a couple of small stitches to hold.
Fold the raw ends of the ribbon to the back and tack with thread or hot glue. Arrange the flower into circle and glue or tack.
Fold a 5" piece of 3/8" ribbon into pleats tacking with needle and thread as you go or glue. This will be the center of the flower.
Glue this into the center of the flower.
For the leaves, cut two 5" pieces of green grosgrain ribbon (5/8"). Cross ends over to create the leaf.
Glue or tack the ends together and glue to underside of flower.
Glue a circle of felt to the back of the flower and adhere the pin back.
Easy, right? Of course, you could add this to a headband or hair clip instead of making a pin. Or, use satin ribbon or organza ribbon. So many possibilities! What will you do with this easy flower?
Look for Gwen Studios ribbon at your favorite craft store (like Joann's or Michaels), at Walmart and on Amazon.
Find more great Spring ribbon ideas on the Designer Crafts Connection.
Disclaimer: I'm a member of the Gwen Studios Design Team and receive samples of ribbon and other items as part of my compensation.
