Rockin’ Ribbon
Make good use out of your leftovers
Here at CB, we love turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. We’re joined by gift-wrap guru, Jane Means, who is going to tell us all about how to make the best out of your little left over ribbons lengths!
"If you can’t find a handbag to match your outfit – do not despair! Create a contrasting look by adding some ribbon to your wrist which matches the colour and you have a stylish accessory in no time
If you fancy a bold addition to your accessory draw why not stitch fabric pieces, ribbon ends and old beads to a strip of wide ribbon. You’ll have a funky cuff bracelet without spending a penny!
We all know that man’s best friend is a big fan of left over treats – this applies to haberdashery as well as food! So why not get your pooch ready for a party by adding a splash of colour to the collar?
Tying ribbon around curtains is a great, cost effective way of creating a collection of stylish tie-backs. They can be easily changed to match other components in the room.
Tiny pieces of ribbon can be tied around wine glass stems at parties – so each guest knows whose drink is whose!
Bows are very much on trend right now. Make your own with a remnant of luxury ribbon and attach it to a necklace, hairband or hairclip using a small safety pin.
Even the smallest scraps of unused ribbon have a purpose. Tying little different coloured pieces around your various sets of keys will make them instantly recognisble. You’ll just have to remember which colour goes with what door!
Ribbon is a brilliant way of jazzing up the staple items in your wardrobe. Adding a funky strip of grosgrain will instantly bring a fresh new look to any pair of jeans.
Coordinate your ribbon tie-backs with your bed linen by stitching little additions to your pillow cases.
Get ready for Christmas by making up little festive scented bags then decorate them with strips of red, gold or green ribbon."
For more wonderful ribbon related ideas, go visit Jane Means' website by following this link!
