It's springtime and I'm getting ready for the wonderful time ahead. Warmer weather and welcome changes. Looking for something a bit different I was inspired by seeing a group of colorful ribbon at a local craft store.
"Spring flowers" I thought. And in my favorite colors! I knew I had to whip something up, something simple and inexpensive. Something decorative, shouting out: It's Spring! What, you say would that be? A tablerunner, that's what. It's the ultimate expression of the season for décor and entertaining! You can make one for each: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. And you can put a tablerunner together in no time.
For me, burlap is the ultimate, cheap, go to fabric. And ribbons are so colorful, and plentiful! Combining the two makes for an awesome showing. And what a wow factor change!
Here's how I put the burlap and ribbons together:
Since one side of my burlap fabric was already fringed, a quick option would be to make the entire runner fringed all around instead of folding over seams. Once you've decided on the length and width (including fringe) based on the table or buffet you want to cover, simply pull a thread out of the burlap to get a straight line. The first time I did this I realized the width I decided on was too wide for my buffet. Since I had already started the fringe, it was easy to just cut the fringe off evenly and start a new line for the fringe shown in the picture. Pulling the threads away to form the fringe was so easy to do.
Next, I cut out three round burlap disks (1 3/4" in diameter,using the bottom of the glue container as a pattern) and ironed on heat n bond for stability to glue the ribbon to. Burlap is an open weave and the glue would easily flow to the back of the burlap and I wanted to prevent this.
I cut 3 1/2 inch strips of ribbon for the first row. I had additional ribbon in a color that I loved and used it first in the 3, 6. 9. and 12 positions, gluing (hot glue) each strip together to form loops. I tried to follow the color layout of the purchased ribbon after gluing the initial four ribbons.
For the second row, I cut the ribbon into 2 1/2 inch strips and glued them down like the others.
Once that row was complete, I cut out another burlap disk like the first and glued it to the center to cover the ribbon edges and for a neater look.
It's beginning to look like a pretty loopy flower, doesn't it?
For the flower stems I measured where I wanted the flowers placed on the runner overhang and then cut out strips of green ribbon. I put a little hot glue on the bottom end of the ribbon next to the fringe just to get started. Once in place, I glue down the entire ribbon using fabric glue and following the burlap thread for a straight placement. I used fabric glue for a smooth look which I don't think I would have gotten with hot glue on ribbon. *Remember to place a protector (I used parchment paper) under the burlap for any glue that might seep through.
I love the look of the ribbon flowers on top as well as hanging down.
And finally, repeat the same process for the other end of the runner.
I used two packs of the muti color ribbon @ $1.99 each from AC Moore. The burlap was 3.97 a yard at Jo-Ann and with a 50% off coupon . . . the entire runner was done for less than ten dollars, including all other supplies.
I do hope you like this Loopy Ribbon Flower TableRunner and are inspired to make one!
Remember, you can make this in any color palette . . .
one that you love!
Take
a little time to enjoy
and
Happy
Crafting!
Gail,
ReplyDeleteyour table runner shouts spring...and I love it! You did an amazing job.
Gail, your table runner is such a cute way to usher Spring in. I love how simple it is... Cathy
ReplyDeleteOh Gail, your table is just as sweet as can be. So full of spring....
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love your creativity.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to have you at Seasonal Sundays!
- Alma, the Tablescaper
Love your use of ribbon to make the flowers. Fun and easy!
ReplyDeleteGail everything ou do is just so pretty, I love this runner perfect for spring.
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty and clever! Thanks for sharing how you made it, I feel inspired! -Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
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Absolutely adorable and so Springy! You are so creative and I love the colors you chose. Pinned so I can try it!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! I love the ombre style of the petals and the way it matches your wall art DIY! Another beautiful spring project!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!! thanks for the tutorial!! Just might have to try this some day! thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at "no sew"!
ReplyDeletevery cute - thanks for sharing,
Kelly
great idea, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI love your runner. I saw it on Hometalk and started following you on Hometalk too.
ReplyDeleteLove your table runner Gail - so glad you linked it with us at the DIY Sunday Showcase Party! I've pinned it to our DIY Sunday Showcase Board as well.
ReplyDeleteMarie@The Interior Frugalista
Sooo pretty Gail! Love that you used ribbons to make the flowers. Very clever!
ReplyDeleteI love this Gail! The colors are so vivid and eye catching! Happy Spring!
ReplyDeleteI love your table runner! Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, and easy. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo simple, yet so easy. Thanks for the inspiration. Happy Spring.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea of heat bonding the burlap disk for the ribbons. It is both lovely and loopy - just right for a touch of spring. I bet you have more than four table runners, though.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute table runner and just your colors!!! Thanks for sharing how you made it. I like that it has a three dimensional look to it.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I just love this! What a creative idea for a table runner. I found you through Krafty Inspiration Thursday Link Party and am so glad I checked out your table runner. I invite you to share tomorrow when my "It's Finally Friday Link-a-Long" begins at www.GoCrochetCrazy.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThat is just adorable! Thanks for the tutorial. I'm so ready for spring!
ReplyDeleteGina @ Gina's Craft Corner
ADORABLE!!! You are so criative Gail!!! Thanks for sharing another great tutorial!
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Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
This is so adorable! I love it! :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Even I could do this!
ReplyDeleteVery crafty and cute. Goes perfect with your décor. Please come share this on my Chic By You Link Party @ http://chicbytab.blogspot.ca/2014/03/chic-by-you-wednesday-link-party-5.html . Hope to see you there.\
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! These look fantastic for a no-sew project. I also love this crisp light colored burlap that you used. ~ Erika @ www.yayforhandmade.com
ReplyDeleteHi and wow how beautiful you runner is and you are so creative. You are always making something so nice. Have a nice vacation.
ReplyDeleteJulie at Julie's Lifestyle
Hi Gail, this is so pretty and such a great value idea, I am amazed this costs so little to make, it looks a lot more expensive. Your instructions are so easy to follow too, thank you for sharing, Linda x
ReplyDeleteI found your blog today with the link you left on "It's Finally Friday" Link-a-Long at Go Crochet Crazy: Theme
-- March MADEness. My blog is called Crochet with Linda Dawn and this week I am showing the progress I have made with my "Granny Square Grape Waistcoat project"
my blog: linda-dawn-designs.blogspot.co.uk
I LOVE it! So easy and yet so fun and colourful. I'm going to be pinning this and sharing it on my FB page!
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Just want to let you know that I'm featuring this post at this weeks Weekend Wind-Down party. Come grab a button to show you've been featured, and link up new links! Party beings tonight (Friday) at 6pm! =)
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This is a great DIY and I will be sharing it with a friend who is having an event using burlap. Thanks for sharing and linking up with us at the #WWDParty. Have a wonderful week ahead.
ReplyDeleteLove your table runner! It is adorable, and so springy. Great tutorial, easy to follow along, and very inexpensive to make. Thank you for sharing your tutorial, and hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteFound you through Go Crochet Crazy, I love purple and think your blog is fabulous!!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!! I followed your link from Rustic & Refined ;) Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteStill loving that table runner Gail! and I was so glad to see you link up, it was like seeing a purple friend come knocking with flowers in her hand!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Christine
So pretty and creative! What a really awesome job.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! and pretty easy to do! I can't wait to make a runner for myself and since I LOVE purple will probably do purple flowers :) awesome tute Gail!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Gail. Thanks for showing us how to make one.
ReplyDeleteI love the purple flowers! What a fun craft!!
ReplyDeleteGreat table runner! Love the flowers.
ReplyDeleteIt is adorable, and so springy. Great tutorial, easy to follow along, and very inexpensive to make. Thank you for sharing your tutorial about making this ribbon flower.
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