Ideas For Using Ribbon Dies


Welcome to Paper Crafting With Rebecca! Today's blog is all about ribbon weaving in die cuts and I am so happy you stopped into my little blog. I hope you find the information here fun, informative, and inspirational. I am not selling anything. I am not sponsored by (nor an affiliate of) any of the products used or companies mentioned in my blog or videos. I simply create this blog (and videos) because I love meeting new people and connecting with others in the paper crafting community.

Awhile back I did a "haul video" and unboxed some beautiful ribbon dies. I promised I would make a short video showing how they can be used and provide some ideas for using these sorts of dies. Here is the video as promised...


Now, as promised in the video, let me provide you with some card measurements in case you would like to create some similar cards yourself with goodies you have in your paper crafting stash. Ribbon weaving into dies really is a fun way to create something beautiful.

Let's start with the 6" square birthday card you saw me create in the video...


  • The card base is white cardstock cut 12" x 6" and folded in half to create a 6" x 6" card.
  • The first layer (the pink glitter layer) is 5.75" x 5.75" square.
  • The center patterned paper is 3.25" x 5.5".
  • The two edge strips (multicolored) are each 1" x 5.5".
  • For my round ribbon die in the center I used a Gemini die from Crafter's Companion. It is the Elements die titled "Circle Ribbon Frame".
  • You will then want to use what ever sentiment stamp or die you have in your stash to complete the look of your card.
The next card you saw in the video was the fall card...


This card is a bit trickier because I wanted to make it more interesting. So here we go...
  • The card base is a piece of Kraft cardstock cut 8.5" x 7". I then scored and folded the Kraft cardstock at 3.5" from the left side. This will allow room for your strip of ribbon weaving. Your completed card will be 5" x 7".
  • My ribbon weaving piece is also on Kraft cardstock cut 1.25" x 7". I ink blended some Expresso ink onto the strip after using my Edge'ables die to give it some added dimension so it would show up against the non-inked Kraft cardstock behind it. I then wove my ribbon through the die cut and adhered each end with my tape runner. (Be sure to save a piece of the matching ribbon for your bow.)
  • The patterned paper piece on the front of the card is 3.25" x 6.75". I also cut a 3.25" x 6.75" piece of white cardstock to put inside the card for my greeting and note.
Finally, the last card I included in the video is the Christmas Santa card...


This card was really fun to create:
  • The card base is white cardstock cut 12" x 6" and folded in half to create a 6" x 6" card.
  • The green layer is 5.75" x 5.75".
  • The Santa patterned paper is 5.5" x 5.5"
  • I then adhered a piece of patterned snowflake paper cut 2.75" x 5.5" to a piece of white cardstock cut to 3" x 5.5"... then attached this to the top of the Santa patterned paper 0.5" from the right side of the card (the side that opens).
  • For my oval ribbon die in the center I used a Gemini die from Crafter's Companion. It is the Elements die titled "Oval Ribbon Frame".
  • I used ribbon from Dollar Tree because it matched my snowflake paper perfectly! But you will want to use whatever ribbon and papers you have in your stash.
  • I stamped both the Santa and the sentiment and added them to the top of the ribbon die cut using foam tape.
  • A few little snowflake sequins, a touch of a glitter pen, and I was done!
I hope my video and these three cards inspire you to pull out any dies you have that you might be able to weave ribbon through and give them a try. Weaving ribbon in die cuts is fun and adds an entirely new dimension to your cards and scrapbook layouts. (Yes! Don't forget you can make these same embellishments for scrapbook layouts, too!)

If you have any questions or comments please leave them for me in the comments below. I am always happy to hear from you!

Happy Paper Crafting,
Rebecca

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