Stamping With Sheryl: Satin Ribbon Ornament Tutorial

Satin Ribbon Ornament Tutorial

Glass ornaments that have rolled up Designer Series Paper are quite pretty, but I wanted to use my Purely Pomegranate Satin Ribbon. I figured a way to get the ribbon rolled and for it to stay rolled--my trusty heat tool! I'm really quite happy with this ornament--a little twist on an old favorite! I hope you enjoy the tutorial!

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Supplies: Purely Pomegranate Satin Ribbon, Silver Elastic Cording, Romantic Red Glitter, Heat Tool, Tweezers from Crafter's Tool Kit, Glass Ornament (smaller size)

Cut varying lenghts of the Purely Pomegranate Satin Ribbon and roll the ribbon. Grip with tweezers. I used lengths from 6" to 10". I also varied how tight I rolled the ribbon. If you roll the ribbon too tight, the ribbon won't loosen as well once it's in the ornament. I used 12 lengths of ribbon in my ornament.

Give the rolled ribbon a quick blast with your Heat Tool. Think about how long it takes to curl hair with a curling iron--that's where I got the concept of heating the ribbon in the first place. If you heat too long, the ribbon won't uncurl as well.

Add the heated ribbon to your ornament. Give the ornament a shake after each ribbon to help loosen the ribbon.

Tie a piece of Purely Pomegranate Satin Ribbon to the metal piece. To get a "snake tongue" end, fold your ribbon in half and cut on a slant toward the knot.

Add Silver Elastic Cording and your ornament can be done. But, I wanted some sparkle so I decided to add some Romantic Red Glitter.

The glitter doesn't show quite as well in the picture, but in real life it's sparkly and really looks nice. The glitter will cling to the ribbon and to the sides of the ornament.

If you make your own Satin Ribbon ornament, I would love to see it! Enjoy!!

Posted by Sheryl Dickinson on November 25, 2007 in Gift Items | Permalink