Hi there! I’m Jen Shears, Prima Ribbonista from May Arts Ribbon, and I’m so excited to be sharing on the CK blog today! I’ve got a couple of tips to share with you today on how to use your ribbons in some fun ways.
Wish Big by Jen Shears for May Arts Ribbon and Creating Keepsakes. May Arts ribbons used: 1.5” white satin pleats (379-15-01), 5/8” pink sheer ruffle edge (350-58-17), 1.5” pink/white grosgrain stripes (RG17).
Besides the sweet pictures of my daughter, you may have noticed the ribbon. There is a lot of it! On this “Wish Big” layout I’ve used three different May Arts ribbons. I love the detail they add without being too distracting!
One great thing about ribbon is that by layering it, you open up all kinds of possible combinations. You can create a lot of texture, often without adding much bulk. I’ve lightly tacked these two ribbons in place before machine stitching.
Another fun way to use your ribbon is by pleating it. I simply held this ribbon in place to start machine stitching and then created the pleats as I sewed. Quick and easy!
Here’s a close up of how that ribbon looks layered and pleated.
I hope you’ve been inspired to try your ribbons in some new ways. Be sure to check out our blog and Facebook page for more inspiration and to say hi. We’d love to hear from you!
—Jen Shears, Prima Ribbonista from May Arts Ribbon
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I love the ribbon and I love the title on the layout, too.
Looks great. I need to try that sometime. I love the look!
Love May Arts ribbon and really appreciate this opportunity to win.
Great post, Jen – I’ll bet you inspire lots of crafters to sew ribbon onto their layouts!
Love the look of the pleated ribbon. Thanks for the chance to win some of this great May Arts ribbon.
I think this is a better way to do it!
Can’t wait to try this one. Love the look of pleated ribbon.
I love this idea! I am getting my sewing machine out.
Thanks for this tutorial – I love the look!
i love how pleated ribbon looks. thank you for sharing.
Very cute!! Another reason I need to keep my sewing machine out full time! Thanks for the great tip.
Very cute!!! Another reason I need to keep my sewing machine out full time. Thanks for the great tip.
Thanks for sharing the sewing ideas. I love the look of the pleated ribbon!!!
I love the striped pleated ribbon. I have never tried this but have always wanted to. I don’t have a sewing machine anymore so I would have to use two sided tape… Also love how you put the embellishment on the ribbon. Thanks for sharing!
Katie B.
I can’t wait to try this technique. It’s really cute!
love that layout so cute and feminine.
Ooh- love this! I love ribbon!!!
I go to a scrapbook retreat twice a year. I love ribbon so much that I now lead the “ribbon exchange”. This is when we leave a yd. of ribbon on a table & put our name in a cup. As your name is drawn, you choose a new ribbon.
Honestly, while I love the ribbon, that picture on the left page is amazing! I love how you can see the dandelion fluff floating away! The ribbons are a perfect accent for the fantastic pictures on your layout.
I love the ruffled & pleated looks!
Great layout!!! I love the pleating and gathering. Would love to win some pretty ribbon…Thanks for the opportunity!
I love the pleated ribbon!
How beautiful and inspirational! Thanks for the tutorial.
Love the look of the pleated ribbon.
What a lovely layout. Pleated ribbon is such a nice way to add texture. I love how the photo sits on the unpleated portion. Cute pictures too! Thanks for the chance to win!
I just LOVE your layout! The pleated, layered ribbon just screams “Girl” and it’s just gorgeous. Your daughted is too! Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Beautiful te hnique I love it, I will have to try it soon! TFS
Have a great day!
Thia looks great! I can not wait to try it this weekend! when my friends and I get together to scrapbook!
I have tons of ribbon and am always looking for new ways to use it. I just took my sewing machine out to use in scrapbooking, so this an good omen. I will definetly have a pleated ribbon on my next project. I love the idea of combining 2 ribbons – hadn’t thought of that technique.
Your project is beautiful
Thanks for the tip.
Carol
Thanks for the tutorial on the ribbon..it was great! I’d love to try this with some May Arts Ribbon…*hint* *hint*!! Thanks for the chance!!
Awesome post, thanks for sharing!!
I love ribbons! They add a lot of interest to a page and really warm it up. Thanks for the article – and the chance to win!
I love ribbon! Great idea!
Great idea and so charming. Looking forward to trying this today.
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