The holiday season offers a wonderful opportunity to transform remnants of beautiful ribbon into treasured decorations. For those who appreciate fine materials, leftover scraps from gift wrapping or creative projects hold immense potential. With a bit of creativity, these pieces can become stunning holiday accents. This season, you can easily create scrap ribbon Christmas ornaments.
Wrapped Ribbon Baubles
Transform simple glass or shatterproof baubles into elegant ornaments. Start with a plain ornament and a selection of coordinating ribbon scraps.
Using a small amount of hot glue at the top, secure one end of a ribbon. Carefully wrap the ribbon around the bauble, either in a simple spiral or a more intricate crisscross pattern. Secure the other end at the top and finish with a small, neatly tied bow. A combination of double-faced satin and ribbons with a metallic edge produces a sophisticated, multi-textured look.
Rustic Ribbon Stars and Mini Wreaths
Create charming, rustic-inspired ornaments using wire frames or cinnamon sticks. For stars, shape a simple five-pointed star from craft wire. Wrap thin special occasion ribbons tightly around the wireframe. Secure the ends with a spot of glue to finish off the ornament!
For mini wreaths, tie short, 3- to 4-inch ribbon strips onto a small metal or grapevine wreath form until it appears full and lush. These are perfect for adding a touch of classic charm to your tree or as elegant toppers.
Elegant Ribbon Tassels
Ribbon tassels add a touch of luxury to any setting. Gather several pieces of ribbon, all cut to the same length. We recommend around 6 to 8 inches. Fold the bundle in half and use a separate, contrasting piece of ribbon to tie a tight knot about half an inch below the fold, creating the tassel head.
For an even more refined finish, use wire and ribbon for the tie. These tassels can be hung on a tree or used to adorn holiday packages.
Candy Cane Twists
A classic candy cane shape is simple to craft and instantly recognizable. Take a pipe cleaner and a length of red or green ribbon. Secure one end of the ribbon to the pipe cleaner with a dab of glue. Twist the ribbon around the pipe cleaner until it is completely covered, then secure the other end. Bend the top portion into the iconic candy cane hook.
A solid colored ribbon creates the classic candy cane look, but patterned ribbon can give a little more pizazz—the choice is yours!
The scraps from high-quality ribbons possess a character that elevates simple crafts into keepsakes. You will find it truly satisfying to craft easy scrap ribbon Christmas ornaments. Ribbon By Design offers a premier selection of custom and stock ribbons to inspire all your holiday projects.