Quality Ribbon is Expensive
{ But it cannot be replaced...totally. }
I will teach you to cheat
I created these simple, budget buds, to conquer excessive premium ribbon spending. This is the deal: there is NO replacement for quality ribbon. A gift is not the same without double-faced satin or an elegantly tied silk strand...but these helpful hints will also help the wallet. Instead of purchasing three 5 yard spools of $@^&!!! priced ribbon, buy 2, and watch it go a long way without losing any of the 'wow-factor'
The Loop-d-doop: Punch two small holes (close together) in a tag. Loop a cheap-o, tiny ribbon through the back end of the tag and tie into a bow. Leave the loop open on the back of the tag (see the arrow image above.) Wrap the thinnest width of the package with premium ribbon. Slide the loop (tag) through the premium ribbon so it is positioned on the top of the gift...oh how cute.
The FunBun: Using wrapping or quality paper, cut 8 large petals. From white card stock cut two smaller petals (about 25% size of large.) Hole punch the center of each large petal - hole punch the small petals toward the front. Line the holes up. Take a small amount of ribbon (about 12 in) and bring both ends of ribbon through the hole. Tie into a bow, and allow a loop on the bottom to secure to a package with a lesser quality ribbon, or tape.
Decoratag: Oh Deer! My favorite...and easiest. Cut up old Christmas Cards for the icons or have the kids paint popular icons (the image shown is from my new private collection...but this may pop up as a free-download) into rounded shapes (size depends on gift, but aim for 4.5 in width.) Tie natural raffia or similar around the gift on all sides (typical use) and plop the Decoratag in the center with tape. Hole punch two holes close to each other and tie a 6" piece of premium ribbon into a bow for added effect. I like it without the ribbon. Quick, easy and beautiful!
NOTE: Add glitter or embellishment to the tag (not shown)
Clementine Tag: Grab some ornamental labels and tags from Michael's, Target, your local craft store (again, this tag is from my new private collection...) Hole punch two of the outer most corners. Place on gift, and measure ribbon around gift to each hole punch. Cut the exact amount you need, and pull each end through the hole punch and tie in a small, tight knot. I like to use a glittery ribbon when using the Clementine. Write a to/from or cute message on the tag.
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Save money while maintaining quality & style. -JKD
