Hello………..I’m back! Did you miss me? All the computer technical issues have been sorted out and I am back up and running, thank you to my brother for fixing the problems and for your patience.
To make up for my absence I have a tutorial for you today, these ribbon brooches have been a huge hit with my customers and team during February and March, I hope you love them too! In fact I have a giveaway for you too, so read on until the end of this post to find out how to enter.
Ribbon Rose Brooch
I made these originally as I was inspired by a brooch I bought for my Mum at Christmas, I was made of chiffon circles that where scorched on the edges, actually that doesn’t sound so nice does it? I promise it was!
Now Stampin’ Up! UK doesn’t currently sell fabric so I had to settle with ribbon, I tried all different types and the satin ribbon is best as it gave the effect I was looking for. This tutorial is mainly pictures, it is very straightforward to do.
You will need
1-2m of Stampin’ Up! satin ribbon
1 3/8″ circle of card in a matching colour
Sticky Strip
Brooch Back and strong glue to attach it to the card
Heat gun
Sharp Scissors
1. First cut a length of satin ribbon, the more ribbon the more dimension your brooch will have, don’t worry if it’s not long enough it is easy to join. Cut as shown below from one side of the ribbon, almost through to the other edge. The cuts need to be about 3/4″ to 1″ apart, I don’t measure them and prefer to have a variety of sizes, as this gives more interest to the brooch as you can see from the picture below.
2. Then you need to cut each section of the ribbon in a curve, it is very important to ensure you cut the bound edge off the top of the ribbon as this will help with the scorching. It takes a bit of time but it is well worth it.
3.Then you need to get your heat tool and melt the ribbon. Several words of warning, make sure you do this on a heat proof surface and in a well ventilated area. You will need something to hold down the ribbon as it tends to dance all over the place. You also need to be patient, you want the cut edges to melt as shown below, a little bit of scorching is okay too.
4. The more you heat the ribbon, the more texture and curves will form, it’s very exciting to watch!
5. Once your ribbon is ready, prepare the brooch back, punch out a 1 3/8″ circle of matching card and cover the whole of one side in Sticky Strip as shown.
6. Peel off the tape liner and stick the ribbon to the brooch back, I have used a contrasting circle to make the pictures easier to see, it will look better if you use a matching colour of card. You start at the outside edge and work inwards.
7. Continue around the edge, pleat the ribbon gently to make it curve and look more flower shaped.
8. Start a second row and continue around, press the ribbon down hard onto the sticky strip to make sure it is stuck well. Repeat until all the card is covered in ribbon.
9. Finish in the centre, trim off the excess ribbon if necessary.
10. Then attach Pearls and Rhinestones to the centre and stick the brooch back to the reverse. Wear with pride.
THIS DRAW HAS NOW FINISHED
I promised a giveaway. In fact I have 3 brooches to giveaway, and you can choose the colour of ribbon you would like, so get out your Stampin’ Up! UK catalogues and pick a colour. I will make them for you once the draw is complete.
To enter the draw please leave me a comment (the comment section is at the top of this post) telling me which colour of Satin ribbon you would like your brooch to be made from, to get an extra ticket in the draw mention my giveaway on your blog and put the link in your comment too!
I will do the draw after the Austrailian Grand Prix on Sunday 27th March 2011. Good luck.
Welcome back! Great project as always!
Gorgeous broach, thanks for sharing.
I am pleased you have sorted out the problems, it is good to have you back.
Love the broaches what a clever idea.
They are so versatile. If my name comes up any pink or red tones would be lovely.
Wow Amanda, these are lovely, I will definately be having a go at making some, thanks for the tutorial 🙂 Hugs xx
Gorgeous idea Amanda – will be giving this a go myself
Wow… Love the effect of the ribbons once melted/singed. I will definitely be trying this out and think it will be a big hit with some of my customers. Thanks for the fab tutorial.
If I’m lucky enough to be drawn could I please have any shade of green x
Beautiful!! I’ll definately be having a go at these, the tutorial looks good – TFS
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Stunning this is just what my daughter needs to complete here Prom outfit, maybe even matching ones for her shoes…..oh! mind gone into overdrive now think of all those bows to put onto our shoes to make them co-ordinate with our outfits
wow!! these are fab, would look amazing on a flower filled card!
If my name is drawn I think I would like marina mist or vanilla, will definitely be adding a link from my blog xx
great brooch i would love the marina mist if I were lucky. Thanks for sharing the idea Tx
Thanks for this great project! If my name is picked I would like a PINK brooch. x
Loving it, must try and find time to give it ago.
Lovely brooches Amanda and thanks for sharing how!
Love them – I will definately have to try this one, thanks for sharing your tutorial.
Angela xx
Wow, what a fab project – might have to have a go at this myself. If I’m one of the lucky ones, Razzleberry please! 🙂
WOW! I love these. I have seen this before done with chiffon circles but never thought to try it with satin ribbon. I would love to win one so if my name comes up I’d love marina mist or real red.
Thanks for sharing…x
WOW …..cost me a fortune buying these for my daughter…you have saved me big time .Thank you Amanda xx PINK x
Love the melty tech with the heat gun – shall have to blow the dust off mine !!! Lovely brooch x
So pretty, will definately have a go at making these once the cast comes off!! Thank you for sharing x If I’m lucky would like any colour as I love them all!
WOW! Fab easy to follow tutorial, with clear step by step photos. Brooch is stunning.
OMG! these are fabulous! If I was lucky enough it would have to be Rich Razzleberry please! and next question will you be getting up early for the GP, or will it be after the re-run!!!!!
Hi Caroline
Thank you, I’ll be up early to watch the Grand Prix, bit of an F1 fan !!!
wow – these are amazing and I will def need to have a go – thanks for the fabby tutorial – if i was luck enough to win any colour would be lovely – Love F1 too, what a buzz xx
Love the tutorial, I will definately have a go at that one. If I a lucky enough to win it has to be Marina Mist
Wow, what a beautiful brooch! Thanks so much for the tutorial – and for the chance to win one of these beauties!
Decisions, decisions – I finally settled on Rich Razzleberry as my choice if I’m lucky enough to win. I will certainly add a link to your post on my blog.
Dear Amanda,
glad your site is back again (did miss your lovely projects). A special thank you for this great tutorial. I just got my heat gun last week – look forward to trying this project soon. If I could choose a colour, my would be rich razzleberry 🙂
Many thanks for all the ideas!
Andrea
This is gorgeous! Ill have to have a go at this 🙂 Such a clever way or using ribbon x
With so many birthdays for me in March and April this has arrived just at the right time for me. Thank you very much. Wendy x
Great brooch
Oooh that is GORGEOUS! I need one!
Wow that’s different. I wouldn’t have thought of using a heat gun on a ribbon but it works.
Julia x
Beautiful – the black one is fab.
Fantastic come back, You are the creative queen
Wendy x
What a wonderful idea. I would love to win Melon Manbo ribbon to do this. thanks for th opportunity.
What a fabby idea, Amanda. And your tutorial is so easy to follow. I would love a pink, black or razzleberry one, or actually any colour! Not too fussy me!
Hi Amanda, welcome back! Love these brooches, tried to make one myself and failed miserably! Will have another go though. Would love to win a razzleberry one lol !!!! xxx
Lovely brooches, will be ideal for cruising – if im lucky enough to win then black and/or white would be fab (have you tried a two tone one?!!)
Lovely brooch and perfect for a project I am doing I have to make 7 adult bridesmade presents so if I am lucky enough to win one I would like a Cadburys purple colour.
Welcome back Amanda – Wow what a lovely brooch. I am off to give it a go. If I am lucky enough to win one I would love it in early expresso please. Thanks
I will try making this brooch. It is so pretty and would make a lovely gift. Thanks for sharing your instructions to make it.
WOW Amanda these are fab and as SU does a lovely colour range… never stuck for a colour….wonder how they would work in 2 colours ? you could add to a bag or make a bit smaller add to a clip and add to your shoes …. love it ….. I would have one in pink I think. Thanks for the chance 🙂
I will add link to my blog
Hugs
Janette x
Gorgeous! Love the espresso coloured one! Or rich razzleberry… Will be CASEing this! In return for my stealing, I will email you pics of some of the new mini projects that we have been making up here… x
thats a brilliant idea. i love it, looks fab too. The photos make it look easy, thanks. very vanilla would look nice.
Love this idea. May even use it as a class project.
No website as yet, but a Facebook page.
Would love Rich Razzleberry.
I love this project! I will be ordering the heating tool and some satin ribbon ASAP! Thanks Amanda!
What a brilliant idea!! I brought my friend a purse with a flower of a similar design the otherday in Accessorize. I’m definately going to try it out!! If I’m lucky enough to be selected I would love rich razzleberry!!
I’ve not long been a demonstrator – less than a month, but been really inspired by your site. I’d love you to stop by my blog and give me some feedback. Thanks so much. Amyxxxx
Love this tutorial Amanda! Fab idea, can’t wait to give it a go myself, just need some brooch pins first! If I’m lucky enough to be chosen for one of your fab ribbon brooches I’d love a very vanilla one please!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Hugs, Vicky ~x~
Fabulous Brooch- would love to win one, fingers crossed
Fantastic brooch can’t wait to try it thanks for the inspiration jx
Hi amanda,great idea will have to try it.See you soon love lou.
well done amanda,great brooch
wow – that looks cool – i want to try that. i hope i am successful as you were.
thanks & have a great day.
lovin the rose brooch….am so gonna try this one xxxx website lookin good too xx
Too late for your draw, but your brooch is amazing, if you haven’t got a nickname yet that is what you should be called “AMAZING AMANDA”.
As your instructions are so clear i will have a go.
Had been thinking of designing one after seeing prices in Monsoon Accesorize, some as much ac £16 !!!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing.
These look lovely Amanda, what a gorgeous swap!
hye thank u sooo muchhhhh.i reali wnated to noe how to mek it..