I normally put a wreath on it but I just wasn’t sure if that is what I wanted this go around.
I was up in my craft room and was staring at all my spools of ribbon (I think I’m a ribbon addict) and decided I should do something with all the bright colors.
So I decided to weave them to make a plaid background.
Here’s the how-to:
Supplies:
-Glue Gun
-Ribbon
-Foam core board (cut to the size you like)
-Felt
Cut your ribbon into strips about an inch longer and wider than your board.
Decide on your pattern the placement of your ribbons.
Glue one end of your ribbon onto the back side of the foam board.
Flip the board over and pull each ribbon straight.
Next, weave each long ribbon one by one, over and under the ribbon that is already glued down to create the plaid pattern.
I chose to use all different ribbons but you could always use the same ribbon for both the width and height of the board.
Once you have all the ribbons weaved together, pull the ribbon tight that you glued in the beginning and then place a small amount of glue on the edge of the board. Then flip the board over.
This way when you flip the board, everything should stay in place.
(Trust me… I tried flipping without doing this more than once and had to start completely over!)
Once it’s flipped, glue down all the extra ribbon onto the back.
I then had to figure out what I wanted to place on top and thought that I couldn’t go wrong with a monogram. So I pulled out some gray felt and cut out an M.
Added a ribbon hanger and then hot glued the M on and done!
I love how it all came out!
Up close shot of the weaving ribbon.
Just what my shutter needed! Something bright and cheery for the spring! 🙂
Linking up to some of these parties.
Krafty Kat
March 31, 2011 at 12:08 amThat turned out really cute!
Katie
March 31, 2011 at 12:25 amThat is so cute! I love the bright color it adds to your decor! And I haven't seen anything like that yet! Love it!
Jennifer
March 31, 2011 at 12:28 amI love this!!! So simply! I love those foam boards too because you can do so much with them!
Jennifer
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NicoleD
March 31, 2011 at 12:43 amSo cute! Love how you used different sizes of ribbon. It looks really great with the flower garland. Great job!
Amy @ Positively Splendid
March 31, 2011 at 12:53 amWhat a cute, clever idea. So darling, and perfect for spring!
Prairie Patch
March 31, 2011 at 1:40 amI really like this! I've been doing a lot of weaving lately, so this is something I'm definitely going to be trying soon.
Cheers,
Tracy All Thumbs Crafts
Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com
March 31, 2011 at 2:47 amThis is super cute!! I really love the ribbon you used – it makes a perfect centerpiece to your cute shutters! 🙂
The Answer Is Chocolate
March 31, 2011 at 2:53 amOh my cute! This is so genius and original!
Kelly
March 31, 2011 at 4:13 amHow Fun!!!!I'd love it if you Linked up to the Glitter Party!
http://runwithglitter.blogspot.com/2011/03/weekly-tues-thurs-link-party.html
Mel the Crafty Scientist
March 31, 2011 at 5:14 amThis is AMAZING! I can't believe you managed to weave together all of those ribbons and didn't end up with an icky glue-y mess! I think I might have to try this… : )
Alison@Oopsey Daisy
March 31, 2011 at 6:07 amNo freakin' way! This is one of those projects that I never would have dreamed of. It's so cute!! Nice work, friend!
Christina
March 31, 2011 at 10:49 amI love it, Allison!! I would never have thought to do it…and I LOVE ribbon & monograms! 🙂
Great job …and thanks for linking up too! 🙂
Katie
March 31, 2011 at 11:49 amI love this!!!!!
Jessica Lauren
March 31, 2011 at 12:20 pmThis is awesome! Love the colors!
radn
March 31, 2011 at 3:54 pmThat must have been a lot of work! Love how it turned out!
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Mary@Redo101.blogspot
March 31, 2011 at 8:46 pmLove the colors, love the plaid – really cute! "Followed" your blog!
Kirsten @ Mushki Loves
March 31, 2011 at 9:21 pmThank you for hosting linky party! I'm your newest follower.
donatella
April 1, 2011 at 2:03 amlove this so much! it's what i need pronto. thanks!
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Katie's Nesting Spot
April 1, 2011 at 2:46 amOh that's really cute and colorful, I love the color combination and how cheerful it is. Now it'll look like spring even if it's cloudy outside. I'd love for you to link it up to this week's A Crafty Soiree on my blog.
Katie's Nesting Spot
April 1, 2011 at 2:49 amOh my, what a dork I am! I saw your link on another linky party and didn't realize you've already joined us! Thanks:) I do really love it and wanted a handy link on my blog so I could come back and see it over and over. I have so much ribbon I'm thinking I really should make one myself.
Rachel
April 1, 2011 at 5:28 amlove this!!! the colors are gorgeous… thanks for sharing!
Rose :: FineCraftGuild.com
April 1, 2011 at 9:30 amI like the woven look and the cheery colors. well done. it has a spring/summery feel to it, and looks happy!
come link your tutorial up with us in our party, which you can find on the homepage.
@pril
April 1, 2011 at 9:10 pmThis is so cool. I saw you at Feature Yourself Friday at Fingerprints on the Fridge.
Today is my blog's first linky party. I would love for you to add this: http://koolbeenz-blog.blogspot.com/search/label/Funky%20Fresh%20Fridays.
Madigan at madiganmade
April 2, 2011 at 3:05 amHow clever and cute! I love it with and without the monogram. What fun spring colors. Love!
Rachel
April 2, 2011 at 5:50 pmIt looks so cheerful! I love it!
Rachel @ Maybe Matilda
Jaderbomb
April 4, 2011 at 9:40 amAllison!!! Thanks so much for linking up!!! I LOVE THIS CRAFT, WILL HAVE TO DO!!
Jaderbomb
April 4, 2011 at 9:41 amOh forgot to tell you I put a new button up on my page if you want to add to your link ups 🙂
Katie
April 5, 2011 at 2:24 amThat is soooo cute! I cannot wait to make one for my baby daughter's (her name is Allison too) bedroom door and for our front door. You are awesome and crafty! :o)
Anonymous
April 6, 2011 at 12:13 amI love this idea! I am a ribbon addict too. Do you think this would work as a bullentin board?
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Julie Bagamary
April 7, 2011 at 12:12 amVery cute and colorful!
A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
April 8, 2011 at 12:55 amThis is so lovely!
Jo-Anna
Katie
April 9, 2011 at 2:47 amMy god-daughter and I made ours today and they turned out awesome! Thanks for your super duper cute idea! :o)
katy
April 9, 2011 at 10:40 pmThat is so pretty, you did a great job.
SAS Interiors
April 10, 2011 at 12:27 pmI loved this creative and fun project, and featured it as my top pick for this week's Saturday Spotlight. CONGRATS!! Please stop over, http://www.sasinteriors.net, and grab the "I've been featured" button on the right sidebar.
~Jenna, SAS Interiors
skatebettyT
April 10, 2011 at 3:03 pmHey, I saw this linked on AGAAGG and I adore weaving with ribbon. This just gave me my newest project inspiration! I love this!!
Alayna
April 10, 2011 at 8:59 pmI was just minding my own business,blog surfing, when BAM! AGAAGG featured this on her shout outs today and can I say WOW?! So simple, but the colors and different widths of the ribbon is awesome! I am not a ribbon hoarder, yet. But I am a fabric hoarder, so I think I will spend a day and iron some fabrics in varied widths to shamelessly copy you. With ALL the credit going to you, because as anyone who knows me knows, I am very good at copying, not so much as creating on my own.