Spooky Ribbon Spiders

 Halloween is just around the corner, 

 so I thought it would be fun to add some spooky spiders to my indoor plants!

* As a design team member for Gwen Studios,
I am provided with product to work with each month.

Supplies used: 

• Gwen Studios Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon

• Pom-poms
• Googly eyes
• Bamboo skewers (painted to match the ribbon/pom-pom)
• Hot glue
• Thin wire
• Awl or hole punch (I used a crop-a-dile)
• Scissors 
• Black marker

1.  Begin by using the ribbon to measure the width of the pom-pom, then multiple that by 4. That will conclude the length of each ribbon and you will need 4 ribbons per spider. 

2.  Punch a hole in the center of each ribbon.

3.  Now there are two ways to add the wire to the back of each ribbon. You can stitch a zig zag onto the wire down the length of the ribbon with your sewing machine or use the hot glue as I did here. 

4.  Place a line of hot glue around the end of each skewer about 1/2" " down. 

5.  Then poke the stick through the punched holes of each ribbon.
The line of glue keeps the ribbons in place.

6.  Use the scissors to cut into the pom-pom, making a little hole. You will need to pull some of the fluff out using your fingers or some pliers. Mark the hole with the black marker.

7.  Add a glob of hot glue into the hole and push the top of the stick into the hole, holding it steady on your table for a minute or two until the glue hardens. 

8.  Use the hot glue to add the eyes and then use your fingers to carefully crimp ribbon legs. 

Super cute and super spooky! 
Maybe later...I'll make them some little witch hats! 

Stop by the Designers Craft Connection for some more Fall and Halloween ribbon idea's!