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 3×5 and 4×6 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