For the Crafter: Ribbon Medallion Ornaments.

So pretty you’ll want to use them everywhere: presents, tree ornaments, scatter pins and more!

Ribbon Bow Ornaments by Oreck
What you’ll need:

  • 1 yard of wide grosgrain ribbon
  • Buttons
  • Needle and thread
  • Hot glue gun (optional)

 Ribbon Medallion Ornaments Collage by Oreck

Instructions:

  1. Make a series of accordion folds, holding the folds in place with your fingers as you work. Finish with both ends of the ribbon facing the same direction. Thread a needle and knot it (leave a 1-inch tail). Pass the needle and thread through the layers, about 1/4 inch from the edge.
  2. Bring ends of thread together and knot them close to the ribbon. Cut off excess thread. Glue ends of ribbon together, covering the knot. Shift the folds so that they are evenly spaced.
  3. Press the center of the bow to flatten it while you rotate the folds in one direction.
  4. Sew or hot glue button to center of ornament.

About the Author: Carole King

As Senior Copywriter for Oreck Corporation, Carole King helps consumers understand the features and benefits of our products through digital communications, direct mail, in-store signage and pithy email subject lines. Carole also lives to accessorize with vintage jewelry, pines for art deco furniture she cannot afford, digs Ella and Bette and Willie, and talks to her zinnias.

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