Step 1. Cut your ribbon to the approximate length that you'll need it. I wrapped mine around my card, tied it how I thought I'd want it and then cut. I made sure to leave a few extra inches so that I could easily tie the bow when I was ready.
Step 2. Choose your ink and stamp. Clear stamps are going to work the best because you'll be able to see exactly where you are stamping. I chose to use PTI's Polka Dot Basics stamp set and their Hibiscus Burst Pigment ink.
Step 3. Stamp the image repeatedly on the ribbon.
Step 4. When you are finished, turn the ribbon over and stamp in the same spot you stamped on the front. If it doesn't match up perfectly, that's ok. It will still work great.
That's all there is to it! Now, it's ready to put on your card!
Here's another example of where I used this same custom ribbon technique. This time I only made a small piece to use as an accent.
Here's a closeup of the ribbon. Isn't that cool?
Wouldn't it be fun to make ribbon with hearts or stripes or stars, etc? You could make it in any color you'd like to match your project! The possibilities are endless.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope I got you inspired to make your own custom ribbon. If you decide to use this idea on a card, I'd LOVE to see it! Be sure to let me know in the comments section and leave a link to your card! Have a great day!
Supplies
Sunshine Card
Stamps: PTI Baby Button Bits, Blooming Button Bits, Polka Dot Basics
Ink: VersaMark Champagne, Noir Palette, PTI Hibiscus Burst Pigment
Paper: PTI Hibiscus Burst, PTI White, TAC Black
Other: Ribbon, Silver Rhinestones
For You Card
Stamps: Baby Button Bits PTI, TAC Savvy Sayings
Ink: Noir Palette, Champagne VersaMark
Paper: TAC Black, PTI Aqua Mist & Melon Berry
Other: White Ribbon, Jewel, Pop Dots, Fiskars Border Punch
fantastic idea = thanks for sharing. And, lovely cards!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Jen! And I think I'm going to start calling you Dottie :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I've stamped on fabric but have never tried it on ribbon! rita w
ReplyDeleteLove these, and I REALLY love your polka dot ribbon!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! Love the combination stamping of polka dots and graphic images! :)
ReplyDeleteThese cards are *breathtaking* - love the colours and the custom ribbon!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! Darling cards too!
ReplyDeleteI really love the way you made your background paper using the baby button bits stamp with the polka dots. I am going to try your ribbon stamping technique. Never tried that before. Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Thanks for sharing it with us! Your cards are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS!! the cards and the ribbon.. I so want to try this and havent yet.. you have inspired me to stop waiting! LOL!! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a GREAT day!
Great tutorial Jen! I was just complaining to myself about not having enough variety of ribbon. Thanks for solving my problem! LOL
ReplyDeleteGreat ribbon idea!! I see you gave in and bought that Fiskars punch!! Isn't it cool? It looks great! More polka dots, more polka dots!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good idea! How cute!!
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