Do you get tired of using bows on your card projects? Would you like ideas for ways to use ribbon besides with bows? If so, you’re in luck because today I’m sharing over 15 ideas for using ribbon that are not bows! Let’s get started.
15+ Ways To Use Ribbon Besides A Bow Video
Watch along here as I explain each of these ideas along with how to do each, or keep scrolling for photos and more info.
How To Attach Ribbon
First I’ll mention that I like to attach ribbon in one of two ways. 1 – With a Glue Dot or 2 – With a little bit of Seal+ adhesive. I rarely use a different adhesive for ribbons.
Now let’s talk about what to do with that ribbon.
Ways To Use Ribbon
If you’re interested in more details on the card projects shown, use the links included.
1. Use A Strip
2. Use A Strip Wrapped Around Back
I always attach these with one Glue Dot at each end.
3. Wrap Around Several Times
What do you do with the ends? Tie them in a knot (or a bow, but that’s not what we’re talking about today) or wrap them to the back side.
4. Attach A Strip With A Knot
*This isn’t my card design! I received this in a card swap.
5. Tie a Knot
Use a knot on it’s own, or attach to a strip of ribbon as shown.
6. Tails Out
Fold in half and attach so the tails show.
7. Fold In Half
Similar to #6 except you see more of the ribbon.
8. Support Ribbon
Like a cancer ribbon. Similar to #7, with a twist in the middle.
9. Zig Zag
This is one of my favorites!
Thank You and Merry Christmas Cards
10. Around The Corner(s)
*This isn’t my card design! I received this in a card swap, but I do love using the diagonal ribbon sometimes.
11. End Of Tag
The turtle card isn’t my design either, but you can see more about the daffodil bookmark card here.
12. Through Back Of An Element
*This isn’t my card design! I received this in a card swap.
The rest of these ideas are variations of what I’ll call ‘messy thread.’
13. Loops & Tails
14. Classic Messy Thread
15. Loops Pinched
And A Few More Ideas…
Try some of these out on your next card design!
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Anna, I am a Stampin’ Up demonstrator. I just love all of your inspirational tips. I read all of your post and appreciate the time you put in to helping us demonstrators have something new to present to our clients. Thank You, Paula
Hi Paula, thanks so much for following along and for your kind words. I’m glad you can find inspiration here!