I saw the picture above on Pinterest. I thought it looked amazing, and decided to try making a version for my sister's bridal shower. The very detailed instructions on the picture said only "cut some ribbon and tie it on a string of lights".
As with many of the projects I start I quickly discovered I had underestimated the amount of supplies needed and the time needed to complete the project. With more than one trip back to the store for more ribbon, and three days of tying ribbons I completed the project below. I will do this again. Being more prepared I will be looking for bargain ribbon prices and may do some online searching for deals. I think it might also work with fabric strips as well. Lots of possibilities.
Supplies:
1 strand indoor clear lights (might be fun with colored lights)
Total length: 11.5 ft
between 8-12 spools of ribbon
(the spools differed in length, most were either 3 yards or 7 yards)
Steps:
Buy light and ribbon
Cut ribbon into 9 inch strips
Tie individual ribbon on the light strand
Hold up light and mutter at how you though you were over half way finished three hours ago (repeat until finished)
Lesson Learned:
Based on the amount of ribbon on certain spools I think that between 14-20 yards of ribbon per spool will get the best results. I had one spool of 20 yard ribbon that still has some ribbon left. All of the others required additional spools.
As with many of the projects I start I quickly discovered I had underestimated the amount of supplies needed and the time needed to complete the project. With more than one trip back to the store for more ribbon, and three days of tying ribbons I completed the project below. I will do this again. Being more prepared I will be looking for bargain ribbon prices and may do some online searching for deals. I think it might also work with fabric strips as well. Lots of possibilities.
Supplies:
1 strand indoor clear lights (might be fun with colored lights)
Total length: 11.5 ft
between 8-12 spools of ribbon
(the spools differed in length, most were either 3 yards or 7 yards)
Steps:
Buy light and ribbon
Cut ribbon into 9 inch strips
Tie individual ribbon on the light strand
Hold up light and mutter at how you though you were over half way finished three hours ago (repeat until finished)
Lesson Learned:
Based on the amount of ribbon on certain spools I think that between 14-20 yards of ribbon per spool will get the best results. I had one spool of 20 yard ribbon that still has some ribbon left. All of the others required additional spools.
ha ha ha. Story of my life too. I ALWAYS underestimate the time and supplies needed for a project. ESPECIALLY the time. I'm quite impressed with yours though... it looks like it is purple and orange, so you can use it for halloween decorations too.
ReplyDeleteyou could use it as a boa too. You'd just need an extension cord. That string of lights can pretty much be used for ANYTHING now!
ReplyDeleteHa! I love the idea to use it for a boa. You could just carry your own battery pack and you're good to go. Or a generator.
ReplyDeleteI love how yours this turned out. We'll see if I'm willing to brave it at some point.