Tag: ribbon scraps

Ribbon Scraps and Dinner Parties

Wouldn’t it be great to have a dinner party where you did all the decorations with ribbon scraps!

How many of us have a box full of ribbon scraps just sitting there collecting dust? Here’s an excellent way to get the most use out of them. Invite a bunch of friends over for dinner! So, what does this dinner have to do with ribbon scraps?dinner parties are a great reason to pull out all your ribbon scraps and use them for decorations

No dinner party is complete without decorations to match the theme. Whether it be casual or formal, here are some great ways to not only use your ribbons but also to throw the party of the year! And think of the endless possibilities for those decorations!

Starting with decorations for the dinner table, what about creating wine tags from ribbons? You can also tie ribbons around glass stems or around the base of a glass to make a unique look. You can match the color specifically to your theme. Or, make them all different colors for each guest attending.creative ribbons and ribbon scraps are perfect when setting the table for a dinner party

Decorate your place settings with pretty ribbon scraps wrapped around the napkins or silverware. Custom ribbon rolls are perfect for this idea! Choose ribbons with specific dates or sayings on them to match the rest of your decor.

Another great idea is to use ribbon scraps to create special and unique invitation cards!

Simply glue them onto a themed card to invite all of your guests. Creative cards are sure to secure that your invitations get noticed! And, they are an excellent way to make a guest feel special and want to attend your social event.

ribbons scraps are perfect for party favorsOnce your guests arrive, make sure they feel wanted with a quick gift for them. Your ribbon scraps can be used to decorate little bags or boxes with a thank you gift. Or tie a ribbon around something that matches your theme that each guest can take home with them.

Don’t forget the decorations around the room! From ribbon curtains to creative lampshades decorated with your ribbons, these ideas are endless.

Valentine Ribbon Uses

You might be saying to yourself, “Wait! I thought the holidays were over!” But, here comes another one! And what a great way to use some of that left over red and white scrap ribbon! So, pull yourself together and gather all your creativity onto the table. Bring it on… bring on Valentine’s Day!

Simple projects for just about anyone.

ribbon roll used to wrap valentine flowersLet’s just get this idea out of the way. Super quick, grab a good length of leftover ribbon roll (red or white to match the season) and wrap that perfect gift for your special someone. This could be a beautiful bouquet of flowers or a quick box of chocolates. By adding the ribbon, it shows how much you really care.

 

Got kids? Do they need Valentine cards for classes at school? Here are a few quick ideas to use up those ribbon scraps.

Idea one – While this doesn’t really use ribbon scraps, it could still be fun! Order badge ribbons with a cute phrase and your child’s name. Then when the time comes, each recipient child will have a unique memoir.

ribbon roll used with paint chip sample cards for valentine cards and bookmarksIdea two – At some point in everyone’s life, we’ve all ended up needing paint for something. Remember those paint chip sample cards? Go grab a bunch of those and either punch hearts into them or buy stickers to simply decorate for the kids in your child’s class. Once decorated, use that scrap ribbon roll to tie streamers to the top of the paint chips. These fun and unique Valentine Cards can now be reused as a bookmark.

 

ribbon rolls and cupcake liners used to make rosette ribbons for valentine's dayIdea three – When was the last time you really used all of the baking cups for cupcakes or muffins? Have any left over? Stack a couple of these together, cutting and trimming some of them, to create a stacked look. Use a fun sticker for the middle of this fun rosette ribbon. Once completed, each rosette still needs the streamers. Use those ribbon roll scraps and attach a couple to the bottom of each rosette. These can now be attached to a piece of card stock or given as is.

 

While these ideas are to use leftover ribbon pieces you might have, don’t hesitate to order new ribbon rolls, rosette ribbons or badge ribbons to meet your needs. Be creative and, most importantly, have fun!