ribbon boxes
Paulette posted Message 395 in the Children and room-Mom crafts
Dated October 31, 1999 at 010322
Subject Ribbon Boxes
�Box with lid
�Assorted ribbons
�Scissors
�Craft glue or hot glue gun
�Spray paint (optional)
Steps
�For best results, the box and cover should be a solid color. Spray paint works well, or cover with construction paper or even aluminum foil.
�When the top of the lid is a solid color, place a dab of craft
glue on one edge on the underneath side.
�Attach a piece of ribbon that is 2 inches longer than the lid.
�Repeat with 3-4 other pieces of ribbon, spaced evenly on the lid.
�Bring the ribbons over the top of the
lid and attach with glue on inside edge of box. (The opposite side.)
�You should have 3-4 ribbons glued to the top of the lid.
�Now you can get ready to weave. Glue 3-4 ribbons on the inside edge of the lid that doesn't have a ribbon attached to it.
�Take the end of the ribbon and weave it over and under the attached ribbons.
�Glue the end on the inside of the lid.
�Repeat with other ribbons.
�Put the lid on the box and you have a fantastic box give as a gift.
TIPS
This project lets you be as creative as you want.
Try using
different sized ribbons, or change the pattern. You can attach 8 or 9 ribbons and have a tighter weaving design.
Paulette