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Blue Ribbon A plethora of beribboned projects From "Creative Juice" episode DCRJ-609

Crafters Steve Piacenza and Cathie Filian have a collection of crafts that take the blue ribbon! Picture frames, bookmarks and satin sachets get ribbon makeovers; a pillowcase gets a funky new look; and custom-made hair accessories stand head and shoulders above the competition.

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Ribbon Photo Mat

Turn boring picture frames into custom canvases using simple strips of ribbon and tape.

Ribbon Photo Mat

Materials:

store-bought photo frame
photo (smaller than the frame)
decorative ribbons (various sizes and colors)
double-sided tape

1. Attach a picture smaller than the photo frame to the center of the frame backing board; use small pieces of doubled-sided tape in each corners (figure A).

2. Cut two pieces of ribbon the same width as the frame and two the same length. Attach the ribbons around the photo with double-sided tape, filling in the space between the photo and the frame to create a ribbon mat (figure B). If desired, layer ribbons.

Figure A

Figure B

3. Reinsert the photo and backing board back into the frame.

Ribbon Bookmark

Scrap ribbons and extra buttons are all you need to make elegant bookmarks.

Ribbon Bookmarks

Materials:

16" piece of decorative ribbon
Stop Fraying glue
fancy button (not too heavy)
hand sewing needle and thread
scissors

1. Cut a diagonal edge into both ends of the ribbon (figure A). Add glue to prevent the ribbon from fraying.

2. Stitch a decorative button to one end of the ribbon (figure B).

Figure A

Figure B

Ribbon Sachets

A simple sewing technique turns ribbons into sweet-smelling lavender sachets that are perfect to tuck in dresser drawers and linen closets.

Ribbon Sachets

Materials:

12" of 2-1/2"-wide ribbon
12" of 2"-wide ribbon
lavender or potpourri of choice
matching thread
sewing machine
hand sewing needle
small artificial flowers (optional)

1. Layer and center the narrow ribbon on the wide ribbon. With both sides facing up, stitch in place (figure A).

2. Fold the ribbon in half crosswise (right sides to right sides); sew around the ribbon, leaving a small opening for turning (figure B). Turn the ribbon right side out (figure C).

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

3. Fill the ribbon sachet with lavender or potpourri (figure D).

4. Fold in the raw ends and stitch the opening closed (figure E). Sew on small flower embellishments, if desired.

Figure D

Figure E

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