I have to start off this post with a family update! If that isn’t your thing, then feel free to scroll down 😀 Past the RED Dotted line!
I am happy to report that my grandpa made it out of surgery, and is doing well! The first 48 hours are critical, but so far so good! They took him off life support yesterday, and pulled out the breathing tube. No sooner was that out he was asking for coffee!! (See the coffee love runs deep through the family tree :D) So they entertained the idea, and after a few sips he couldn’t really tolerate much more. I’m sure his throat is SO SORE after having that tube in. I know I only had a breathing tube in for like 40 minutes for my surgery and I could barely talk for 3 days. For ME that is an ETERNITY!!!
He was sitting up in bed, and joking with all the nurses (sounds familiar doesn’t it! LOL!!). He is such a sweet man I’m sure he is one of the best patients. They are very impressed with his progress. I am so thankful that he is doing so well. I am also thankful that we live close enough to one of the best hospitals in the world! I really want to thank you all for the thoughts and prayers 😀 My family appreciates that very much.
Now I am TRYING to convince him that once he is fully recovered he should take some of his savings and take that life long dream trip to Las Vegas! WHY save it for his family or anyone else to use after he is gone?! He worked hard his entire life! He should live it to the fullest!! He would have so much fun. He deserves to reap what he has sewn. I really hope he seriously considers it.
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Merry Little Wreath
There has been so much going on here, I can never claim to lead a boring life! I have been busy (as you all know for VERY good reasons :D) and sadly my actual stamping time (and projects I can share) has been limited, leading to my lack of posting. Trust me though, after the holidays I will be sharing so many great projects! To hold you over for another day or two, I did get to go GREEN!!
Now what do you think this hanging wreath ornament was designed from?
I love recycling items! As papercrafters we get some really cool, USEFUL stuff with the items we spend our money on. Sometimes it is just a matter of seeing the POSSIBILITIES of saving something for another use….even if it is for “someday”. You will soon realize that hoarding those items that you KNOW someday MAY be of use isn’t really all that bad! Well, not bad for the project, maybe bad for SPACE issues! LOL!
I have seen across so many message boards people asking “Any ideas for what I can do with my empty ribbon spools?” or “I have so many little pieces of ribbon I don’t want to throw away! HELP!”
Well as you can see this is the PERFECT project for just that!
I made this wreath just in time for the holidays! You could take various scrap ribbons and make a really fun shabby chic kind of decoration for ALL year through too.
This is also a GREAT project for the kids (minus the HOT GLUE GUN!)
All you need is a empty ribbon spool. My sizes may vary depending on YOUR spool size, but this is a standard size spool.
A stamp set for the center of your wreath. I chose to use Merry Little Christmas Borders & Centers Round 1-5/8” . I thought it was perfect for my wreath center. Plus JustRite Stampers is having a 20% OFF Sale —–>HERE!
Hot glue gun (For kids I recommend creating a double sided adhesive circle the size of your project, or have then use glue dots or some other non harmful adhesive that they can do them-self! Its not fun doing a project if you mom has to help you do MOST of it!)
A large scallop circle. This project used my Cricut Expression Home Decor Cartridge-5 inch scallop.
3 inch pieces of ribbon/scrap. (My complete project used 36 pieces) You could also do this with scrap patterned paper 😀
Some buttons (or other embellishment of choice) for your holly berries
Then, your hanging ribbon color of choice.
DIRECTIONS:
First thing you need to do is wrap some of your ribbon around the empty spool (where your ribbon would have been wrapped around). This will hide the plain, empty cardboard roll.
Make your hanging loop, and glue it to the BACK of the ribbon spool.
Glue the large 5 inch scallop circle to the back of the ribbon spool. This makes the back side finished, and hides the ribbon hanger! You can also add a family photo, or a message to the back!
Now you are ready to build your wreath!
Starting at the TOP you will work from the outside-in. By having your back piece on you will have a guide as to how far in to place your ribbon pieces. Your ribbons will get folded in half, so this will help you judged placement! You can even take a pencil and draw a quick guide onto your ribbon spool for a PERFECT wreath.
Now, take your 3 inch ribbon scrap, and put a dab of hot glue on the ribbon spool, and attach ribbon end. Fold in half, then glue that end to spool as well. Work around the spool until the outer row is complete. About 16 ribbons will fit around the outside edge.
Now begin your second row. You will want to make sure this layer of ribbons is in between each of the ribbons around the outer edge.
Repeat for 3rd row.
Now to HIDE the ribbon ends, and the OPEN hole in the ribbon spool center you will want to add a nice sentiment!
How sweet will this look on a tree or on a door?! Love it.
As I said above I chose to use Merry Little Christmas Borders & Centers Round 1-5/8”. The bells have a Sakura glitter pen on them, and I used a white singlo gel pen to create dots on my olive ribbon on my image, just like the ribbon on my wreath. The bell image is popped out of the center sentiment using dimensionals. I wanted some extra pop.
I then hot glued my buttons on as well! Trust me this thing is stuck together for LIFE! LOL!
I sang “Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas” the entire time I made this! I love that song 😀 I love ALL the Christmas songs that come on the radio this time of year, along with the specials on TV. I usually have so many great memories associated with each one.
I really enjoy this season. The world seems so much more full of kindness, love and good will. Despite the economy people are always more compelled to help others, reach out, be kinder, and seem to be more cheery! Well, unless you go shopping on Black Friday! OH BOY! People can be NASTY that day. Which I personally don’t get. I always go shopping on black Friday, and my opinion is IF you are going you NEED to be in a good mood, and KNOW you ARE going to stand in line for a very LONG time, and you are not likely to get EVERYTHING on your MUST HAVE gift list! If you can’t be patient or aren’t prepared for that, then please don’t show up! LOL! OH! and you can’t complain about the lines either. Its part of the day. Grab a coffee and just stand in line with a smile. Also the more cheery you are to the poor retail people working, the more apt you are to get their help!
Sorry! Not sure WHY I went there! LOL!
Anyway, I am not sure if I will check in tomorrow or not, as I am cooking cookies and stuff with the kids, but if I don’t please have yourself a WONDERFUL and SAFE Thanksgiving.
I hope you are able to really take a moment of pause to reflect on all you have in your life to be thankful for. Remember that even during tough times there is usually something to be thankful for. The hard times won’t last forever. I always look back on the past year, and at my family and friends. I truly feel like I’m one of the most blessed people in the world 😀 I am ever grateful for each and every second I have with my family. I have been so blessed by so many, including all of you! I get so much joy from sharing with you all and the interaction I have from each of you as well. I have gained many amazing friends from my love of sharing this craft with the world.
So thank you for giving me another thing to be grateful for!
I’d love to end this post by YOU sharing something you are thankful for with all of us here. It will feel so good to reflect on that.
Happy Thanksgiving.
64 Responses for "What you can do with a ribbon spool….."
GORGEOUS Lauren!! And am SO glad to hear your Grandfather is doing well! YIPEEEE — Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
I am so thankful for my beautiful family not only my home family but my family also includes all the wonderful bloggers who share their lives and talents with the world. Thank you all for your wonderful love and attention. Lauren I am so excited about your new company and can’t wait to see what you have in store for us. AGAIN – Thank you so very much for sharing your beautiful family and creations with us. You are truly a blessing to us all.
I am so glad to hear your Grandfather is doing well!
This wreath is brilliant! I love the way you have reused your ribbon spool, and I have lots to use up now too 🙂
Lauren, first of all I want to say that I am glad to hear that your grandfather is doing so well and I hope he takes your advice and takes that trip that he has always wanted to and enjoy himself!!
I love this idea! I think when I first saw it that the ribbon spools came to mind. Thanks to you I start doing that now.
I am so thankful for my husband, he is just my rock and is always there for me and keeps me sane. We have had many years together with a large family and looking forward to our 9th grandchild to be born after the first of the year. I want to add that I am also thankful for you. You have been such a great inspiration to me. Thank you for all that you do, I know it can’t be easy.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Hugs,
Liz
Lauren, so glad to hear your Grandfather is on the mend. Little steps can go a looong way! My supervisor just saw your wreath and had an empty one…guess what I am doing this evening????? Thanks!
As this Thanskgiving comes along I am grateful that I have my health and that my children are productive and healthy. My husband has has made me smile more times in this last year than I could ever count. We believe that laughter is the best medicine anyone could take. I have his support in what I do; as I also support him in his retirement. Fishing together, hunting (it’s over Sunday!!!), running errands together, similar apporaches to politics, making new recipes and evening drives (anywhere) to chat with each other about our day! I wouldn’t change my world for nothing!
Lauren, I am glad to hear your Grandfather is doing so well. My husband just lost his Grandfather three weeks ago. He was 97 lived in his own home, went into the hosptial and passed 9 days later. He was an incredible person and loved by many.
Your ornament is just so cute. I too start singing Christmas songs while doing stuff around the house or even when I am out shopping. I love this time of year when the stores are all dressed up. I never try to shop when I am in a bad mood. If it is not working for me I tend to just go home and try another day. We don’t have Black Friday in Canada so I don’t have to worry about that crowd. My gift buying is now mostly gift cards so life is easy at this time of year.
I would have to say I am thankful for many things in my life but I am truly thankful for the internet and the fact I can find people like you out there that are talented and fun to get to know.
So glad to hear your Grandpa made it through surgery and is recovering nicely. Thank you for the update.
What a lovely idea for those empty ribbon spools! I love it!
I’m thankful for many things but mostly for my friends and family.
Thank you for sharing all that you do! Wishing you and your family a safe, healthy and Happy Thanksgiving!
I am so happy to hear that your grandfather is fine after the surgery. I love the idea of the ribbon spool, It is clever!
Now I have a good reason to hold on those ribbon spools. Thanks for the tip!
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Big Hugs,
Hi Lauren! This is a very good news about your grandfather! Thanks for notice us.
Gorgeous wreath! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
I’m so glad to hear that your Grandpa made it through surgery without any complications! WOOHOO! Hopefully he’ll take you up on your idea to visit Vegas. It’s quite the interesting City – from what I hear. Absolutely adore your ribbon wreath! May have to try that at home with my daughter! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Happy to hear your grandfather is doing well, and about your post just want to say I love your blog, you always have such awesome ideas. Thanks for sharing them with all of us.
Good news about your grandfather – I pray his recovery time will be swift.
You should certainly convince him to go to Vegas – I’ve been about 5 times (no, I don’t gamble!), on business and pleasure and think of the place as an adult Disneyland. You either love it or hate it but you should definitly see it!
As to your craft project – what a good way to use up odds and ends of ribbon.
As to being thankful – I am thankful for my husband and 2 boys – I am thankful for my friends , and I am thankful that I am part of an amazing Church.
Enjoy your thanksgiving.
We don’t have thanksgiving or black Friday here but I am thankful for my husband and the support he has given me for over 30 years now!
Also thrilled about your granddad
so happy to hear about your grandfather!! Thank God!! And this is such great project!! love it!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Glad your Grandpa is doing well and made it through the surgery fine. I will pray that he takes that trip. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Cute ornament.
Great for your Grandpa!! And you & the family, too! Just in time for a Happy Turkey Day. Want to wish you guys the best for the Holidays. Thanks for always sharing yourself, newsy bits about your family & your crafting ideas…they are the best. Like you, I am thankful for my family and friends, and for good health to be able to craft things, too. Much Aloha to you and your family. =^◊^=
Lauren this is very pretty and oh so creative! Love it!
Hugs
Jodi =)
So, so cute! I love it! TFS all your creativeness with us! Glad your grandfather is doing well! Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!
Oh, I just popped in to see how your grandfather is doing…I’m so happy that everything went well!! Adorable wreath :0) and I am most currently thankful that my husband has a job!
Happy to hear about your grandpa. And that wreath is adorable.
This year I am especially thankful that I can stay at home with my kids especially in these difficult economic times.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Glad to hear grandpa is doing well! prayers and hugs that he continues that way!
Your ornament is adorable! I can imagine with all that you have going on you don’t have much time for actually stamping. Can’t wait to see what you have in store officially!
Have a fantastic thanksgiving!!!
Hi Lauren,
I come to your blog quite often but have not left messages. Your grandpa’s story reminded me so much of my dad. I lost him this year to cancer, he was only 71 and when he decided that he would live his dream (a trip also), it was too late for him to go as the sickness had progressed rapidly. I am from Canada so our Thanksgiving was a while ago but I am grateful that I was given the strength to let him go to a better place. I am also grateful to all of you who share your passions and creativity with the world; in your own way you do make it a better place to be and provide us wonderful inspiration. Thanks for being there and the best of luck with your new business. It is a big step to turn your dreams into reality but such a sense of fulfillment.
Sincerely,
Lyne
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So glad to hear your Grandpa made it through surgery and is recovering nicely. Thank you for the update.
What a lovely idea for those empty ribbon spools! I love it!
I’m thankful for many things but mostly for my friends and family.
Thank you for sharing all that you do! Wishing you and your family a safe, healthy and Happy Thanksgiving!
Beautiful wreather. So glad to hear that your grandfather’s surgery went well. Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving Lauren,
I am so happy to hear that you Grandpa is on the mend. I agree with you that he should enjoy all the things that this life has to give to him and go to Vegas. He earned it he should enjoy it.
I am thankful for friends and family. Since I live here in Mexico I don’t see my family but we do talk on the phone frequently. God brought us here to help those who have nothing and I mean nothing! We volunteer at a Children’s Shelter where the children have been abandoned and/or abused. Life is good as we do the Lord’s work. I am also very thnkful for you and your wonderful ideas, and all that you share with all of us. Have a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving.
I am really happy to hear about your grandfather doing so well!!! I have always believed in prayer in numbers and I am quite sure that helped. Your creation here is beautiful, as always!!
I am so happy to hear that your grandpa came through the surgery just fine. Thank you for updating us!!! And I love your little spool wreath. Very cute, very clever —– and very Lauren! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Lauren..Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Glad to hear that your grandpa is doing well.
Thanks to you for all your shares.
Beautiful Lauren. I sure don’t have the patience for this but I sure do love the end result.
Love it and looking forward to making one!!!
Happy Thanksgiving! I know you are counting your blessings! I am thrilled to hear that your grandfather is progressing so well. I hope that he takes your advice and enjoys a trip! Your ribbon spool idea is terrific. I knew I was saving them for something special. You are right in that we paper crafters save so many things to recycle and reuse.
Happy Thanksgiving, Lauren. I am so thankful to bloggers like you who share themselves and their talents. I have wanted to do a blog for a long time but have never posted anything. Maybe I should follow your example and just do it!
Love the wreath and have been holding on to an empty ribbon spool-I better get crafting.
Glad to hear your grandfather is doing well.
Lauren, Happy Thanksgiving and glad to hear your Grandpa is recovering nicely.
We just returned from Las Vegas. My recommendation—purchase him a show ticket to the Terry Fator show at the Mirage. Terry received a standing ovation at the end of his show. I have seen MANY LV comedian shows and this is the FIRST time one has received a standing ovation. Terry’s show is fantastic and a CLEAN in language show to boot (unbelievable for LV!).
Just make sure your Granddad’s stitches are well healed before getting him to the show. We would not want him to tear a stitch from laughter!!!
Blessings to you and your family!
I just love your ideas. You are so resourceful.
Happy Thanksgiving!
So glad to hear your grandfather is doing well!!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you too Lauren, I wish you and all your family the best.
Beautiful project. Very creative, as always.
this is INCREDIBLE! I love it – TFS!
Very cute idea!!!! Just wanted to say I am glad your grandfather has made it through!!! Losing my grandfather was one of the lowest times in my life! I agree with you that he should use his hard earned money to do something special for himself!!! I hope you can convince him of that. If he is from my grandfathers generation, no doubt he saves (mine lived through the depression as a child). You are right, he earned it!!!
Gorgeous ribbon wreath! Love it – thanks for telling us how you did it and mostly Praise God for the good news about your Grandpa! Glad he made it through the surgery. You’ll still be in my prayers as he continues to recover. Maybe oyu should offer to go to Vegas with him?!? 🙂
Love this idea for the spools, so pretty, tfs!
Glad to hear your Grandpa is doing so well!
It is a little after Thanksgiving but some of my family who live in Georgia came up and we had another gathering today, so I feel doubly blessed! I am so thankful for my husband who puts up with whatever pops in my head and for all my wonderful family!
I’m glad your grandfather is doing well and I also think he should travel and enjoy his life instead of leaving his savings for someone else.
Sending you smiles and blessings!
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