May Arts Ribbon and mini books…the perfect combination!

This accordion book is decorated on both sides - it is nice to give mini books without pictures - the recipient can easily add favorite photographs.  This book will hold wallet-sized pictures.

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Ribbon is:

• wrapped around the first page vertically

• on the “happy photos” page wrapped around horizontally

• tied with a simple knot

• tied on a tag and on a button

Materials used: book - Maya Road, papers and embellishments - Chatterbox, felt words - Creative Imaginations.

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Word books are wonderful keepsakes that can reflect a crafter’s personality…this book will hold both 3x5 and 4x6 photos.

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• Combine 2 different types of ribbon on a page.   One adhered to the front, the other wrapped all around the page.

• Ribbon borders on edge of photo mat.

• Tie ribbon knots to edges of the letters.

• Cut apart flower ribbon to add as corner embellishments.

Materials used: book - Bo Bunny, papers and stickers - Cosmo Cricket, journal sticker - Jenni Bowlin

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Name books make kids feel special and proud.   A little extra ribbon makes a book irresistible

• Tie coordinating pieces to rings.

• Mix and match types of ribbon, width of ribbon, textures…have fun with this!

Materials used: papers - Prima, My Best Creations, book - Creek Bank Creations, buttons and bling adhered with glossy accents.

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On this small 4^th of July book, I only added one big ribbon to the ring- 

• Red ribbon on a red ring can add a great punch.

• The red will draw the eye and people will need to pick up that book!

Materials used: papers - Daisy Bucket, book - Maya Road, alphabet - American Crafts,  embellishments - Queen & Co.

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One way to hold the tree shape book together is to “tie a yellow ribbon…”

• Get creative.

• Use your ribbons!!!

Materials used: book - Creek Bank Creations, paper - October Afternoon.

Click here to view details on this week's "Crafting With Ribbon" contest!

Blog Posted by:  Leah Farrar-White