Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Simple Ribbon Flower Tutorial ~ All our wire-edge ribbons are on sale at Close-out prices!
etsy.com/Ribbonsmyth

Supplies ~
18" wire-edge ribbon - 5/8" or 7/8"
embroidery needle, thread, scissors
Fabric-Tac Glue
Assorted crystals for flower centers
Velvet Leaves - one branch of 12 leaves

Velvet leaves, wire-edge ribbon, ribbon embroidery needle pack, crystals, 
all available at our etsy site.


These wire-edge ribbon flowers would be great added to cq blocks.

These flowers top a plain, satin covered hard-case, evening purse, with magnetic closure. Shoulder strap inside the purse. 

Flower ~ 1. 18 " of 5/8" or 7/8" wire-edge ombre ribbon. 2. Tie a knot in one end. Pull a bit of the wire at the opposite end, to gather. Secure gathered ribbon end by wrapping several times, with thread. 3. Encircle the gathered ribbon around the knot. 4. Secure the two ribbon ends, in place, with with several stitches, on the back of the flower. 5. Glue the flower to the purse with Fabri-Tac glue. Glue a crystal in the center of each flower. Randomly glue velvet leaves beneath the flowers. Easy Peasy.