Scrapbooking Layout with ribbon

We’ve a list of 10 things you can do with ribbon to enhance your scrapbooking layouts.

Ribbons add color, texture and added dimension to your layouts. And it is very quick to get the effect.

There’s a huge variety of colors, textures and patterns available, some coordinating with other scrapbooking product ranges. You can also buy by the yard, meter or spool at your local fabric store.

Experiment and have fun with what you can find. Read on for the tips.

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1. Add a bow

An elaborate bow or a ‘cheat’ bow like this one – a knot in a piece of ribbon which is then stuck on with a glue dot. Trim the edges for a bit of elegance.

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2. Anchor a journaling block

The ribbon can go underneath the journaling block or stop at the sides like this one making it look as though the ribbon is holding it in place. Add a couple of brads to finish it.

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3. Attach to a ribbon slide

Hold a ribbon slide in place in a similar way to the journaling block above.

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