There are many ways to be crafty and creative with the most mundane or simplest of items. Not only can it save a lot of money; it adds an individual and personal touch to any project. A simple piece of ivory silk ribbon can be used for so many things, and definitely should not be thrown away but stored for future use if it doesn't come in handy immediately.
Ivory is such a versatile color that goes well with lots of other colors. The first thing that comes to mind is bridal, and lots of brides-to-be will choose ivory instead of white, especially when planning a wedding with a vintage feel. There are a number of ways in which the silk ribbon could be used in the bride's finished look, or you could incorporate it into the wedding decor.
In a bridal setting, a silk ribbon can be used to tie around a bouquet and finished in a bow. A sparkly brooch will add something special to the overall effect. A ribbon can also be worn by the bride herself, either in her hair, wrapped around her hairstyle or the crown of her head, or around her waist as a sash for a defined waistline. Again, a brooch or other detail could be added to the ribbon.
Your flower girl can wear the ribbon around her waist, tied in a bow either in the back or in the front to finish. This works well for any of your junior bridesmaids, as well. If you are having petals thrown down the aisle, tie the basket or its handle with the ribbon to finish.
You could use ribbons in your daily looks and outfits, too. Tie one as a choker around your neck, securing either behind or in front in a bow for a girly finish. Add some beads to it to create a different looks, switching up the beads whenever you like.
Use a ribbon for a birthday gift or at Christmas time. Put the finishing touch on a wrapped gift with a fantastic bow - you can find a number of different bows in online tutorials. They can also be used on gift bags as well as wrapped boxes.
Speaking of Christmas, ivory is a great color to work into some holiday decor. A ribbon can be used to tie in a bow or weave in and out of a Christmas wreath to hang on the door. Alternatively, use it instead of regular string to hang ornaments on the tree. Incorporate ribbons into the ornaments themselves by wrapping or tying strategically, or even mixing with other colored ribbons to create patterns.
As you can tell, this is an item that can be saved and reused a number of times. Store it safely in a box with some tissue paper to preserve it for as long as you need to until it comes in handy. There are endless amounts of ways to make it useful, just by thinking a little creatively!
Ivory is such a versatile color that goes well with lots of other colors. The first thing that comes to mind is bridal, and lots of brides-to-be will choose ivory instead of white, especially when planning a wedding with a vintage feel. There are a number of ways in which the silk ribbon could be used in the bride's finished look, or you could incorporate it into the wedding decor.
In a bridal setting, a silk ribbon can be used to tie around a bouquet and finished in a bow. A sparkly brooch will add something special to the overall effect. A ribbon can also be worn by the bride herself, either in her hair, wrapped around her hairstyle or the crown of her head, or around her waist as a sash for a defined waistline. Again, a brooch or other detail could be added to the ribbon.
Your flower girl can wear the ribbon around her waist, tied in a bow either in the back or in the front to finish. This works well for any of your junior bridesmaids, as well. If you are having petals thrown down the aisle, tie the basket or its handle with the ribbon to finish.
You could use ribbons in your daily looks and outfits, too. Tie one as a choker around your neck, securing either behind or in front in a bow for a girly finish. Add some beads to it to create a different looks, switching up the beads whenever you like.
Use a ribbon for a birthday gift or at Christmas time. Put the finishing touch on a wrapped gift with a fantastic bow - you can find a number of different bows in online tutorials. They can also be used on gift bags as well as wrapped boxes.
Speaking of Christmas, ivory is a great color to work into some holiday decor. A ribbon can be used to tie in a bow or weave in and out of a Christmas wreath to hang on the door. Alternatively, use it instead of regular string to hang ornaments on the tree. Incorporate ribbons into the ornaments themselves by wrapping or tying strategically, or even mixing with other colored ribbons to create patterns.
As you can tell, this is an item that can be saved and reused a number of times. Store it safely in a box with some tissue paper to preserve it for as long as you need to until it comes in handy. There are endless amounts of ways to make it useful, just by thinking a little creatively!
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