Not to worry... here are few steps (I'm sure there are a lot of you that already know this, but for those that are just starting this funtastical hobby, you might find this amusing!!!!). First.... cut your ribbon into 2 pieces: the first piece a little longer than your project, the 2nd piece is what ever's left over.
Next, apply adhesive to one side of the longer cut of ribbon.
Then lay the shorter cut of ribbon down, going across (like a 90 degree angle), and put the longer ribbon right across the shorter ribbon - adhesive side down. Press down on the ribbon going across, to make sure that it sticks good!!!!
Cut off the excess ribbon, or if you are really anal about wasting ribbon, simply fold the excess ribbon behind the card (this works great if you create card fronts only). Then tie the shorter cut ribbon as usual, and create an awesome looking knot!!
Below are other cards - pretty much the same, but each a little different, all using the "Not Enough Ribbon" technique!
Card Info: TAC Stamp - More Elegant Sentiments T-2885, TAC DS Paper: Rustic Chic V-928, Su Double Stitched Ribbon - Groovy Guava, SU! Ink Pad - Chocolate Chip. To give the cards a "run down" look, I applied my ink pad directly to the cards edge.Have a great weekend!!!
Aloha,
Jen
Great technique - no waste ribbon now. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for explaining this technique! It can be very useful for us.
ReplyDeleteAwesome reminder Jen! I cut my ribbon too short...MUCH too often...haha! I love this idea and will have to do it soon. I'm sure I have a ton of scraps to use up. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial. These cards are so pretty! By the way Happy Birthday Jen!!! Hope you have a great Birthday & get to do what you want on Saturday...which is today!
ReplyDeleteTFS this wonderful tip!! Your cards are gorgeous Jen!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip Jen! Happpy birthday! Gee whiz, I wasn't prevy to this fabulous information! I did not see it in the aloha birthday calendar, did I miss something? My goodness! Have a fantastic spoiled day! Hugs! Deb
ReplyDeletealoha. great tip jen, i'd never thought of doing it that way. another way to salvage is to knot the ends together (not on the card) then cut the circle (so it's one long piece with a knot and 2 tails) place the knot on the card where you want either trimming the tails to the edge or wrapping around a card front. happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteWOW -- beautiful card. Thanks for the tips about the ribbon -- no more wasted ribbon for me.
ReplyDeleteLOL! I do this trick all the time! As much as I buy stuff, I hate to waste anything and save every little piece of everything!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fabulous! I really love the beautiful papers that you used and the colors are awesome!
Maria
Thanks Jen, great tip !
ReplyDeletewow i never thought about this...thanks great tip....Liann
ReplyDeleteWonderful tip Jen!
ReplyDeleteI do this quite often...it also
saves on ribbon.
Pretty cards..paper..great colors.
Hope you had a great Birthday!
Have a great day!
Thank you for sharing this information Jen!
ReplyDeletemalieta:)
I guess I'm a cheapskate when it comes to ribbon. I do *most* all my ribbons this way. It saves enough to do an extra card every once in a while. :) I do usually wrap the ends under the mat layer, but I have tried your way of using the tape along the entire strip of ribbon and just cutting the ends off on top, Ms Jen. That works great too! :)
ReplyDeleteOOO... I love those cards!!! Awesome design and the paper is so cool!
ReplyDelete:-)
Thanks for the ribbon tip! how clever is that? The card is so nice too. Thanks for sharing all of your good ideas with us!
ReplyDeleteGreat timing! I went to make a card yesterday and realized I didn't have enough of the "perfect" ribbon. Then I remembered your tip and you saved the day! Thanks!
ReplyDelete-Krissy in Illinois