8/17/2017

Ideas On What To Do With An Ivory Silk Ribbon

By Michael Campbell


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.

The rest of the bridal party can also make use of a ribbon. Tying a ribbon around the flower girl's waist will look super cute when finished in a bow in the front or back, also on younger bridesmaids. Use ribbon to wrap around a basket or basket handle if the flower girl is going to be throwing petals down the aisle.

In other looks, a ribbon can be made into a choker by tying it round your neck and securing it at the back, or tying a bow in the front. This is a really feminine, cute look. You can always string some different beads onto a piece of ribbon to make a necklace. Change the beads to create different looks.

Ribbons can be used as a lovely finishing touch on a birthday or Christmas gift. Finish off gift wrapping with a ribbon in a bow - there are lots of tutorials available online showing how to tie different kinds of bows. You can use a ribbon on a box or at the top of a gift bag.

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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