Spooky Ghost with Ribbon Streamers with Gwen Studios

Halloween Decorations don't have to be expensive, and here is a super simple project the kids will love making! No glue, no mess! My kind of project to do with the grandkids.

All you'll need is some of the fabulous Gwen Studios grosgrain and satin ribbon from walmart.com. This ribbon is sold in bulk rolls, so you'll have enough to make dozens of inexpensive Halloween projects from one roll! I'm making several of these ghosts to hang in trees, on the door and bushes outside. I love how the ribbon streamers catch the breeze!

Here is what you'll need to get started:

Gwen Studios 7/8" Yellow Satin Ribbon - 2 Yards

Gwen Studios 7/8" Orange Grosgrain Ribbon - 2 Yards

Gwen Studios 3/8" Black Satin or Grosgrain Ribbon - 8 Yards

Gwen Studios 7/8" White Grosgrain Ribbon - 1 Yard

Ghost Poly Chenille Form (I got mine at Dollar Tree but most stores have something similar)

Scissors

Step 1: Cut two 36" Yellow ribbon Streamers, two 36" Orange ribbon streamers, and one 36" White ribbon streamer. From the Black ribbon, cut eight 36" ribbon streamers. Trim ends diagonally on each steamer.

Step 2: Fold Black ribbon in half. Starting at the front of the figure, bring the fold through an opening at the edge of the chenille shape, then tuck the ribbon ends through the loop and snug ribbon against shape. I started my Black ribbon streamer at the middle of the ghost's arm.

Step 3: Repeat for the Yellow and Orange ribbons, placing one at each side of the Black streamer. Then place a Black streamer at the beginning and the end of the streamers.

Step 4: Repeat process for other side of arm.

Step 5: Loop and tie the White ribbon streamer at the bottom of the ghost. Place a Black ribbon streamer on each side of the White streamer.

Step 6: Tie a Black loop at the top to hang the Ghost.

That's it! Now one for the fence, the tree, the bush.....SPOOKY!

What's next from the same ribbon? Candy jars, Halloween Shirt, and a Tote...coming up next!

Wedding Elegance Rhinestone Candle with Gwen Studios

I was simply thrilled to get to make a project with this gorgeous ribbon. The Satin Ribbon coordinates beautifully with the Rhinestone and Satin Ribbon Trim! I just couldn't resist making a very quick candle that can be used not only for a Wedding Centerpiece but also in a home setting in a bath or bedroom. I just love the ribbon combined with the glitzy rhinestones. Sparkle and romance, yes!

And it couldn't be simpler to make! You'll need just a few supplies!

 
Supplies:

Gwen Studios Coral Satin and Rhinestone Trim

Gwen Studios Coral Satin Ribbon Tower

White Ceramic Candle Holder (I got mine at Dollar Tree)

Glass Candle Jar (I got mine at Dollar Tree)

White Candle to Fit Jar

Glue Gun and Glue

Optional - Green Floral Wire (Not Pictured)

Step 1: Cut ribbon for the bow. Mine is 16" from the 1" Ribbon, but you may want to use the larger or smaller width of ribbon depending on the size of your glass candle jar.

Step 2: Fold the ends of the ribbon to the middle, overlapping them as shown. Secure with a drop of hot glue.

Step 3: Use a piece of wire to gather the center of the bow. You can skip this step if you want to use the rhinestone ribbon to secure your bow, but I like to wire my bow around the candleholder.

Step 4: Glue the Satin Rhinestone Ribbon to a 4 Rhinestone width of the trim. I cut mine with scissors. You only need a small length, enough to go around the center of the bow.

Step 5: Glue the ribbon around the center of the bow, then wire the bow to the candle holder.

Step 6: Glue Rhinestone trim around the top edge of the candle holder.

Step 7: I wanted to cover the wire around the neck of the candle holder, so I glued the narrow ribbon around it to hide the wire.

Step 8: Cut Rhinestone ribbon and Satin Rhinestone Ribbon to go around the glass candle jar and glue in place. Put the candle in the jar, and set the jar on the candle holder.

And it's done! This project took me about 15 minutes to make, start to finish, so you can see how easy and inexpensive a project this would be to be part of a table centerpiece in a Wedding setting.

Make one of these yourself with the Gwen Studios ribbon, and see just how fun it is!

To see more of these fabulous products and others from Gwen Studios, visit walmart.com

To see more projects featuring the Gwen Studios Wedding Ribbon Assortment, visit these designer's blogs:

Nadine Carlier

Julie McGuffee

Sue Eldred

Michele Cummings

Teri Ricoli

Janet VonLone Trieschman

Rosie Nunjai