Ribbon Gift Card Holder

Since we are swapping trims and I think by now everyone knows just how much I LOVE my scraps, I thought I would share my ribbon gift card holder.

Ribbon Gift Card Holder

 

What’s a girl to do with a pile of scrap ribbons?

I made a ribbon sandwich!  But then what? Well, since I always seem to find myself needing a last minute gift, gift cards are my go to- easy score.  But in fairness, I don’t like just putting them inside the card envelope.  That is where the ribbon gift card holder comes in…  It turns that simple gift into a thoughtful package.

 

This project is for all levels.

Skill Level- 1 Button

Pile of ribbon + scrap of fabric+ stitching = fun fabric!

Materials:

• ribbon scraps
• felt 6 ” x 7″
• lightweight scrap fabric

• Start with pressed ribbons and scrap fabric.  Lay your ribbons flat along surface of fabric.  Feel free to overlap and create a pattern.
• Stitch ribbons in place with a straight stitch.  I like to create a grid pattern with stitches.  This captures all ribbons.  *Tip- I like to use my walking foot for this step. It helps move all layers at the same rate of speed.

• Cut 2 pieces of felt 3″ x 3 1/2″.  On top layer, draw and cut out your design.
• Place your top layer of felt over the ribbon fabric, pin in place.  The ribbon fabric will peak through your window cut out.
• Straight stitch in place. Trim away all excess ribbon fabric.

• Sandwich your top and bottom layers of felt together with wrong sides kissing.  Straight stitch around the edge on 3 sides.  Back stitch at start and stop.

You can really make these into any shape and size. They would even make a fun card.  So, before you toss those small bits of scrap out, I hope you think of this quick project.  I collect my small bits in a jar and stitch them all together when it gets full!

 

 

ps- this project originally appeared on Skip to my Lou last year.