DIY Rainbow Wreath with Gwen Studios

I had so much fun creating this colorful wreath using all my favorite colors from Gwen Studios! 

To make this Rainbow Wreath, you will need the following:

GWEN STUDIOS Favor Pack - Rainbow assortment of 3/8' grosgrain ribbon

Craft foam wreath (any size)

Plastic cauldron

Gold coins

Cotton batting

Plastic canvas

Marker

Sharp scissors

Hot glue gun

Gold glitter paint 

Use the scissors to cut the foam wreath in half. 

Wrap a piece of ribbon around one end of the wreath  to determine the length you will need for the rest of the colors. For my wreath, each ribbon measured 4 ¾". After you have cut all your ribbon, lay it on the wreath to determine your design. Make sure you have some extra pieces available to fill in any gaps if needed.

 

Working with one ribbon at a time, add a thin line of hot glue to the foam wreath and attach the ribbon. Secure the ribbon ends to the back of the wreath. 

 

When you get to the end of the foam wreath, use the scissors to cut the end as shown, creating a 'slit '. Push the plastic canvas into the slit and with the marker, draw a cloud shape. Pull the plastic canvas out of the slit, cut the cloud shape with scissors and and re-insert into the slit, securing with hot glue. 

Drizzle the cloud shape and unwrapped wreath end with hot glue. Then carefully use a craft stick or the end of paint brush to push the batting, covering the cloud. 

Using some hot glue, fill the cauldron with leftover bits of the plastic canvas and batting. Then adhere the end of the wreath into the the top pf the cauldron. Add a few gold coins, cutting some in half to fit. The gold glitter paint is helpful in concealing hot glue drips and trails, plus it adds the perfect bit of glittery Leprechaun magic, don't you agree?

Thanks for coming by, I hope you've enjoyed my craft!

Please visit the Designers Craft Connection for more Gwen Studios Ribbon idea's!

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Rainbows and Sparkles with Gwen Studios

 Hi Everyone! 
I'm so excited to show you these new ribbons and appliques from Gwen Studios! 
The colors are so bright and cheery, I just had too much fun creating!

  As you can see, the assortment of ribbons and appliques are just so much fun!
 Look at those yummy colors! 

 

To make the backpack zipper pull, you will need the following:

• GWEN STUDIOS Favor Pack - Rainbow assortment of 3/8' grosgrain ribbon
• GWEN STUDIOS Pink and Blue Mermaid Embroidered Iron-On Patch Applique
• GWEN STUDIOS Snap Setting Tool Set

• Hot Glue
• Key Ring

Select the colors you want to adorn your Mermaid.
Fold the ends over and secure with hot glue.
This will deter any unraveling of the ribbon. Do this at both ends of the ribbons and adhere with the hot glue to the back of your Mermaid.

Following the simple instructions that come with the Snap Setting Tool, attach your snaps to about 3" of ribbon.

 With the hot glue, adhere to the back of your Mermaid at the top. 

Then attach your Mermaid zipper pull to your backpack or purse!  

The same technique as posted above using ribbon and the Snap Setting Tool can be used to attach Gwen Studio Appliques to your favorite shoes! 

 

GWEN STUDIOS Gold Star Embroidered Iron-On Patch Appliques

GWEN STUDIOS Rainbow Colors Sequin Unicorn Embroidered Iron-On Patch Applique, Rainbow Colors

It doesn't matter how young you are or how old you feel, Rainbows will always make us happy and full of hope. Just like this Rainbow- hairclip holder! 
Make one today!

All you need is:

• GWEN STUDIOS Bright Colors Sequin Rainbow Embroidered Iron-On Patch Applique
• GWEN STUDIOS  Favor Pack - Rainbow assortment of 3/8' grosgrain ribbon
• Hot Glue

Select and cut 7 colors of ribbon, ranging in length of  12" - 24".  Glue in place on the back of the Rainbow. Don't forget to glue the ends as you did with the zipper pull. Attach a loop of ribbon at the top for hanging.

Hang in a sunny spot and attach your favorite hair clips. Don't you just love those shooting stars? You can see how I made the Rhinestone hairclips here. 

All of the Gwen Studios product in this post can be purchased online and in-store at Walmart. 

Thanks for coming by! I hope I've inspired you in some way or another. 
(Let me know which ones are your favorite!)

Please visit the Designers Craft Connection for more Gwen Studios Ribbon and Applique idea's! 

Holiday Candy Jars with Gwen Studios Die Cut Ribbon

One of my favorite things to do during the Holidays 
 is to fill unique jars with delightful treats, - from cookies, candy, to cocoa and teas, 
treat filled jars are an inexpensive gift that keeps on giving! 

These new Die Cut Ribbons from Gwen Studios 
will help you transform a plain jar into something 'magical'!

Here are the new Die Cut Christmas Ribbons from Gwen Studios. Aren't they gorgeous?
This photo definitely does not do the ribbons any justice...you'll need to see them in person, which you can,  because they are available right now at Walmart - locally and online! 

For the treat jars, I used the following Gwen Studios ribbons:

• Die Cut Silver Snow Flakes on Royal Blue Satin Ribbon
• Die Cut Red Holiday Lights on Emerald Green Satin Ribbon
• Die Cut Green Christmas Trees on Red Satin Ribbon with Gold Metallic Ribbon

 I used permanent double stick tape to affix the ribbon to the jars. 

Then I tied an assortment of these Christmas Ribbons to the hinge of each jar.

For fun, I decorated this old jam jar with Gwen Studios- 
 Christmas Ribbon, Die Cut Cute Green Christmas Trees and colorful sequins!

The next time you are at your local Walmart, be sure to visit the ribbon isle to stock up on the new Christmas Die Cut Ribbon for all your Holiday crafts! 

See more creative "Die Cut Ribbon" inspiration on the Designer Crafts Connection Blog!