Adding ribbon to your cards is an easy way to add color and texture. It can also take your card from nice to “WOW, that’s beautiful!” in an instant!
And best of all, using ribbon doesn’t have to be hard!!!
Card bases: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″
Basic White: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Gingham paper: 3″ x 4″
Here are 3 Easy Ways to Add Ribbon to your Cards…
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In this video I’ll show you 3 Easy Ways to Add Ribbon to your Cards:
- Flat across adds no bulk! Perfect for a wide ribbon or ribbon that has an obvious front/back.
- Add a faux knot – adds less bulk to your cards and is easier to tie.
- Wrap your ribbon all the way around and tie it in a knot.
All easy ways to add ribbon to your cards!
Of course, you can also use your ribbon to tie bows, but I put that in the harder category for another day.
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Here’s a closer look at the cards that were shown in the video…
Berry Burst card base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″
Whisper White: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Polka Dot Paper: 3″ x 4″
I hope you’ll try adding ribbon to the next card you make!
As you can see from the cards in this post, you can use this same basic card layout with any papers, stamps, and ribbons that you have.
Happy Stamping!
Jessica
Supplies Needed to Make Gingham Cards:
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This so easy to do, but adds so much to the card. Thanks Jessica.
Excellent presentation!
Your cards are so beautiful n love all the info u pass along
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Very nicely done, Jessica! I also forget about ribbon… but it adds a delightful touch!
Your colours are so pretty. I love ribbon on cards too. I sent you an email with pictures of some of my trash to treasure cards. I hope it arrived in you inbox the way I did it.
Jessica – thank you for this. It helps me alot.
Andrea, I’m so glad since I made this video just for you! 🙂 Thanks so much for asking about using ribbon on your cards.
Excellent video and directions. Will definitely refer to this when card making. So elegant looking.
Thank you Barbara!
Thank you. I have avoided ribbon but will definety be trying these.
I’m so glad to hear that Karen! I hope you start to enjoy using ribbon on your cards.
Where do you find the materials to make the cards?
Hello Madge, You can find materials to make cards in my online store here: http://shopinkitupwithjessica.com/ Thanks for asking!
You are cute as a button and you give wonderful directions. Not boring and you have a very listenable voice.
thanks Jessica for how to put ribbon cards as I was having trouble putting them on .I will now try it.
Great tutorial! All three ideas look professional and easy to accomplish.
Thanks so much Sharon!
Thank you so much for these simple ways to work with ribbons.
What brand tape do you use as I have trouble with the kind of adhesive to use?
I use Stampin’ Seal from Stampin’ Up! but honestly, all tapes can be a little tricky at times. I think the key is to slow down when using them because then they tend to get less twisted and gummed up. Thanks for asking!
Great video. Very helpful.