Decorative Packaging

Since this is a blog and not a book, I decided to break my creative ribbon tips down into two parts:

6. Have a pair of well-broken in blue jeans that have been washed a few too many times and have shrunk a bit in the length? Select a nice bohemian style ribbon with enough width to make up the lost inch or so and stitch it to the inside of the hem. It will add color, distinction and length to your favorite jeans, saving them from the rummage sale pile.

7. Use a long length of ribbon to create a bow belt (bows are very in-style now) for your boring pant suit or plain party dress.

8. Use brightly colored ribbon as a matte border around a picture you want to frame and draw extra attention to.

9. Hot glue ribbon around the neck of a run of the mill vase. Add a costume jewelry broach and you have a decorative piece unlike anyone else’s.

10. Don’t be limited by the suggestions I’ve made! Look for ribbon that tickles your fancy and get creative!