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

Wild about Ribbon from Gwen Studios!

 I received some beautiful ribbon from Gwen Studios that I am simply "wild" about (excuse the pun). Seriously, I've been embellishing projects with ribbon practically all  my life!

I've sewn ribbon, braided it, wrapped it and glued it to projects and always seem to have an extra idea to try out. From hair bows and jewelry, to adorable ribbon loops on baby toys, ribbon is my "go to" embellishent when I want something cute or upscale. You just can't go wrong adding a touch of ribbon to a project.

When I got this fabulous faux leather animal print ribbon trim from Gwen Studios, a project immediately came to mind. My granddaughter, a preteen going on 20, is simply wild for animal prints. Mama just started letting her wear a little make-up, so she will be needing a cosmetic bag. When I saw this premade canvas bag, I knew it would be the perfect surface for some jazzy faux ribbon.

Off to WalMart I went for a couple of surfaces. Conveniently, you'll find this great Gwen Studios trim there at WalMart as well!

I added a saying cut with my electronic shape cutting machine - "Wild One" to the cosmetic bag. Then it was time to add the trim. Rather than glue the trim around the bag, I opened both side seams, glued the trim across the front, inserting the ends in the open sides. I then stitched the sides back up.

Adding a few silver brads/studs completed the embellishment. And, I even added a brad to the "i". A wild touch!

I had some ribbon left over on the spool, so I made my special girl a faux fur ribbon trimmed clock for her room! With school back in session, she needs to be on time. I know this is going to look great in her typically "girly" pink room. Just wrap and glue trim around the clock, surely a little bit of upscale fun for her decor!

My sister loves anything with a faithful saying on it, so I trimmed a "Blessings" sign for her with the left over animal and snakeskin ribbon. It was just too easy! And I was excited to be able to make 4 projects from the two rolls of ribbon. Next, onto the faux trimmed frame...

And for my friend Julie, a special frame for National Dog Day! This is Skipper her sister's dog. She calls him her "furry nephew."

Well, there you have it! Four projects from two spools of trim and a little glue. I have one more project for my own home decor I'll be sharing a bit later - I just need to add some Gwen Studios ribbon embellishments. Stay tuned for another project soon!

These ribbons were all provided by Gwen Studios. Look for their exciting ribbons and more at WalMart.com

Happy Crafting - Jean