Ribbon, ribbons, ribbons!! To say I adore ribbons is an understatement. As soon as I had enough hair to hold a ribbon in place, my mother strategically placed a pretty little ribbon flower clip on my head.
The pictures of me from then on show a girl and her ribbons. As I grew older, my hair grew thick and long, and I loved ponytails held tight with colorful ribbons.
Fast forward to my crafting days, and ribbon crafting was something I enjoyed so much.
Still, at Christmas time, I go crazy with ribbons on each of the packages I wrap. The gold standard is thick wired ribbon, which holds it bow-shape so well!. Scroll down to see great ideas for wrapping gifts with ribbons.
While you’re there, check out the farmhouse DIY ribbon wreath that will look pretty anywhere in the home.
What can I do with a piece of ribbon?
This page is full of ideas for ribbon crafting. If your child wears hair ribbons, check out the many different ideas for making a hair ribbon organizer made of, well, ribbons!
While making hair ribbon organizers, craft up some cute hair bows or barrettes too! The dragonfly clip below is adorable.
For decorating packages, there is a thorough picture tutorial showing how to make 3D ribbon bows. Don’t forget to check out the link to a page with the many ways to use ribbons to decorate presents. Think kraft paper and plaid ribbon!
We have a tutorial for making an easy Christmas ornament filled with red or green ribbons too!
The crinkle toy with ribbon tags for babies and toddlers is very popular and just one of several baby items to be made with a variety of ribbons. The burp cloths below are so cute too.
Be sure to scroll down to see the brick ribbon doorstop, Easter ribbon basket, and so much more!
It’s lots of fun to play around with ribbon crafts. There are so many ideas below that will get you started! For those who do needlework, check out these lovely ribbon embroidery ideas!
Scroll down for ribbon crafts that are both fun and functional!
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With this instructional tutorial make some cute burp clothes with cloth diapers and ribbon.
Ginger Snap Crafts
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Here is a tutorial for a simple ribbon bookmark. This easy back-to-school craft can be completed in under 15 minutes.
Craftivity Designs
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This DIY ribbon bow holder is perfect for holding and displaying lots of bows.
Burlap And Blue
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This tutorial demonstrates how to make a braided ribbon barrettes.
These barrettes debuted in the 80s but are still popular today.
Imagine how thrilled your child will be if you make her some beautiful braided barrettes to match her outfits.
These barrettes are quick and easy.
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How to make a decorative doorstop with ribbon.
In My Own
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Do you want a simple holiday craft that your kids can made and give as gifts or hand on the tree? How about making cute ribbon filled ornaments.
Learn more about this project.
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Here is a free craft ribbon storage hack.
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Tag toys are popular baby toys! With this free pattern, learn how to sew crinkle tag baby toys with scrap fabric, leftover ribbon and trim, and a surprising upcycled material that makes a crinkling sound.
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This video will show how to make a Loopy Ribbon Hair Bow for your hair with ribbon and a barrette.
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Grab some pretty ribbons and make some adorable little dragonfly hair-clippies with this instructional tutorial.
Hair Bow Center
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A doily, an embroidery hoop, ribbons, trims, fabrics and sparkly stuff is all you need to make a simple dream catcher project.
A Girl and A Glue Gun
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Learn how to make this cute and inexpensive ribbon Easter basket with items from the dollar store.
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With some ribbons, Easter eggs, and sticks, children can make colorful wands that can be used as decorations or fun activity.
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Do you keep losing your mask or are tired of having to carry it when you take it off? Make a face mask strap lanyard so it can hang around your neck like a necklace when not using it.
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This farmhouse wreath is easy to make with the instructions on this post.
DIY Beautify
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If you are looking for other easy jewelry craft ideas, try this feather earring tutorial made with ribbon.
Reuse Grow Enjoy
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Learn how to tie a ribbon bow with patterned ribbon. One-sided pattern ribbon can present a problem when tying bows. This tutorial shows how to tie a bow so the pattern shows on the front of the bow.
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Here is this quick and easy Halloween wreath.
The Long Thread
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A classic DIY instructional tutorial on how to make an itty-bitty knotted center hair clippie.
Hair Bow Center
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This is video tutorial on how to make a loopy ribbon hair bow for your other 18" doll.
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Scissor, thimble and embroidery scissor will always be handy if you use this ribbon caddy.
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A cute, unique pencil case using a zipper and ribbon.
Craft Passion
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Easy step-by-step instructions for making a poinsettia flower with ribbon.
Ann's Entitled Life
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With this easy pillow tutorial, learning how to make a rainbow ribbon pillow cover is an easy way to change out your home decor for the spring season.
One Mama's Daily Drama
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Korker bows are a perfect way to add a little patriotic flare! DIY Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Korker Hair Bows are perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Veteran's Day!
The Moody Blonde
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Learn how to make a ribbon and bead bracelet with this tutorial. Once you know how it's done, the options for this bracelet are endless.
Sum of Their Stories
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Tying color ribbon to an embroidery hoop, add some colorful pompoms for this DIY chandelier craft that is sure to brighten a kid's bedroom. Tutorial here.
Art Bar
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You can help clean up your ribbon craft stash by making this fun 4th of July flag decor.
Making Manzanita
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Learn how to make easy ribbon flowers.
Kids Activities
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Use this method to keep ribbon from fraying.
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Learn a quick tip on how to prevent ribbon from fraying by using clear nail polish.
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This tutorial will describe how to make a hair bow holder with two ribbons. You can organize your hair bows, barrettes and hair clips on this handy hair bow holder.
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Learn how to personalize a pillow with an initial using ribbon.
Burlap And Blue
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Three fabulous DIY jewelry tutorials using ribbon.
Artsy Fartsy Mama
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Learning how to make a ribbon lei is simple and once you get the hang of it with this instructional tutorial, you can make a single strand in under 30 minutes.
Organized 31
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Overlap ribbon on foam board to create a useful memo board to keep all those little papers and reminders in one easy-to-access place.
Momtastic
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How to make a fun accent to a home decor - a woven ribbon pillow.
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Create a unique pumpkin for Halloween.
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Use orange ribbon to make a pumpkin for fall home decorating.
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Have ribbon scraps in a rainbow of colors? Turn them into a rainbow wall hanging with this free tutorial.
A Beautiful Mess
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These Ribbon Rosette Brooches were inspired by vintage prize ribbons that you may have won as a fair prize in the olden days. Learn how to make them with this instructional tutorial.
My Poppet Makes
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Make ribbon rosettes and then turn them into a beautiful centerpiece with this free tutorial.
Moms & Crafters
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Learn how to organize all the ribbon you have in your stash.
Sum of Their Stories
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Use up all those leftover bits of ribbon you don't want to throw away with a DIY ribbon tassel keychain. Tutorial here.
Brooklyn Berry Designs
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Here's an easy DIY Project using old ribbons and a branch of a tree. Include lace, tassels and fabric for added interest.
Life Is A Party
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Make a ribbon wreath with this free tutorial.
Burlap And Blue
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Everyone can use more ribbon organization ideas! Here is a ribbon organizer using dowels and twine.
B4 and Afters
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Step-by-step pictures and video tutorial showing how to make ribbon roses by hand without sewing!
Smark Fun DIY
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Learn how to make these beautiful, classy Ruffled Satin Ribbon Flowers using this tutorial.
The Ribbon Retreat
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With this tutorial learn four ways to make satin ribbon flowers.
WikiHow
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Kids will love making these Shamrock wands and then dancing around with them.
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With this tutorial make your own silk ribbon roses.
May Arts Ribbon
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Making a tiny bow is a cinch with this fork method.
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Thick velvet ribbon gives recycled tin cans a luxurious makeover in this simple DIY planter project.
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