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Not sure what to do with a bare wall in your floral studio or shop? Add a whimsical and feminine flare with this simple floral ribbon DIY.
Supplies
– 2′ Wooden Dowel or Branch
– Twine (Kraft 25mm Jute Cord x 50 YDS 71-0A10400-BG)
– Ribbon Shears (Yellow 8 3/4″L Oasis Ribbon Shears 57-0002823)
– Wire Cutters (Yellow 7 1/4″L Oasis Wire Cutter 57-0002826)
– Glue Gun (100 Watt Ultra Dual Temp Glue Gun 50-00D1080)
– Paddle Wire (Green 26 Gauge Paddle Wire 74-000PW26)
Flowers/Greenery
– 9 x Green 31″L Real Touch Red Vein Fittonia Bush 28-0S29765-GR
– 3 x Green 14″H Boxwood Pick 28-0G13039-GR
– 5 x Green/Rose 32″H Pea Leaf with Berry Bush 33-0G17154-GR
– Cream/Blush 19″H Ranunculus Stem 29-0FSR117-CR
– Soft Pink 19″H Rose Stem 29-0FSR003-PK
– 3 x Cream 31 1/2″H Polyester Wax Flower Spray with Leaves 29-0FSR003-PK
Ribbon
– Antique White 2″W 100% Silk Unwired Ribbon x 10 YDS 71-0225678-WH
– Blush Pink 2″W 100% Silk Unwired Ribbon X 10 YDS 71-0225678-PK
– Pale Peach 1 1/2″W Satin Unwired Ribbon x 25 YDS 71-0163327-PC
– Antique White 1 1/2″W Satin Grosgrain Ribbon x 25 YDS 71-0163327-PC
– Rust 5/8″W Satin Ribbon x 100 YDS 70-06563RT-BR
– Ivory 5/8″W Double Face Satin Ribbon x 50 YDS-Unwired 71-UDF58IV-IV
– Natural 2″W X 9.8’l Raw Muslin Roll 71-0012440-WH
– Antique White 1 1/4″W x 9.8’L Cotton Cluny Lace Ribbon 71-0012345-CR
Steps
1. Choose an assortment of ribbon in various sizes and textures to give your piece more depth
2. Tie strips of ribbon to the dowel, alternating colour and variety
3. Glue down end pieces so they don’t slide off while you’re working
4. Wire and/or glue greenery and flowers at top of hanging, adding pieces at different depths will give more dimension
5. Tie twine to both ends of dowel and hang
Contest
Don’t have the time to make one yourself? We’re giving this one away on Instagram! Contest ends at Sunday, March 3rd at 11:59pm CST. Canadian residents only. Giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Instagram. Winners announced on Monday, March 4th. Good luck!