Planner Decor on a Budget: DIY Ribbon Page Flag {Updated}

Hey Everyone!

So since deciding to start a Youtube channel, I decided I would update this post, as I wasn't happy with the outcome of the original post. I felt like I had a hard time trying to convey what the steps were and I forgot to take pictures of each step..... So this time, I've filmed it for you to give you a visual aid of the DIY process for this project.

This project is very simple and not expensive at all. Most dollar stores sell some pretty ribbon and you can find cheap ribbon at places like Walmart and Micheals (check the $1.50 section at Micheals). Paper clips can be found just about anywhere. I got these gold ones at Staples for about $2.50. This project definitely won't break your bank and the end result is a really nice page flag or bookmark! Let's get started!!!

Things You Need:
-paper clips (in the colour of your choice)
-ribbon (in the colour, sizes and patterns of your choice)
-scissors

Step 1:
Choose the ribbon and the paper clip you want to use. With the ribbon,you want to take it out of the package and determine which ribbons you want to group together.

Step 2:
Once you have determined which ribbons you want to use, take it and measure out about 5-6 inches of ribbon. Take the scissors and cut it and then put the rest of that ribbon to the side. Do this for however many pieces of ribbon you are using. Don't worry if the ribbons aren't all the same length... you can trim the ends later!

Step 3:
Next, take the ribbons you cut and place them carefully on top of one another. This will be tricky if the ribbons are bent like mine were. Then take the two ends and put them together.

Step 4:
Take the loop of the ribbons and put it through the solo loop of the paper clip (Please see my video below if you are confused). Don't pull the loop all the way through. Once you have gotten through the centres of all your strings and bring them all through the loop you've made, making sure that you have wrapped the ends around the paper clip while sliding them through the loop made in the ribbons (Again, see the video if you are confused). Pull the ends tight. You may need to do this with each individual ribbon end.

Step 5:
Finally, trim the ends so they are all the same length. Discard the pieces you just cut off in the trash.

That's it! Wasn't that easy!!?? I hope that you guys enjoyed this post and the video linked below. If you want to see more videos like this, be sure to like and subscribe to my Youtube Channel.There will be lots more videos coming up, both DIY and Lifestyle related! Stay Tuned and until next time, Happy Crafting! xoxo

Big Announcement!!!

Hi Guys!!!

I hope you all are enjoying this cooler, sunny weather on this wonderful Wednesday! Today, I just wanted to come on here and tell you my big announcement! Are you ready?

I now have a....... YOUTUBE CHANNEL!

I will still be blogging, but I will also be attaching my videos to the blogs. I have posted the link below!

I started a Youtube Channel because I was finding it hard to get my point across in regards to whatever I was talking about in my post. I was finding it especially difficult in my DIY blog. I kept feeling like I was going to confuse all of your readers because I myself would get confused when reading back what I wrote. With the encouragement of family and friends, I decided to take a leap. I want to share with you all the things I know, my opinions, cool things I find and everything in between. I hope that you enjoy the Youtube channel as much as the blogs. And remember I will still post on here, with or without video content so be sure to come back and check the blogs out.

With much love,

Brittany
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4HLUixems2ln2CfNguupjQ

Summer Fun: DIY Door Wreath for Canada Day!

Hi Everyone!

I'm back with a DIY home decor post. I know Canada Day has passed, but I figured I would post this anyway. Its a fairly easy project that doesn't take too long to make. Let's get started, shall we?

Things You Need:
-round, styrofoam wreath
-burlap
-Canada Day garland
-Canada Day bow
-Glue gun
-Glue sticks

Step 1:
Take the styrofoam wreath and the glue gun and use it to wrap the burlap around the wreath.Do this quickly because the glue will dry fast.

Step 2:
Next, glue the Canada Day garland around the top of the wreath. See the picture to the right.

Step 3:
Next, glue the bow to the bottom of the wreath. There was a twist tie but I couldn't get it to stay very well. Gluing it worked way better.

Step 4:
Finally, hang the wreath at your front door or wherever you are going to hang it.

I hope you enjoyed this little DIY project for Canada Day. I'm sorry it came too late for Canada Day but perhaps you can use it for next year. If you do end up making it, please let me know by commenting in the comment box below. Until next time, Happy Crafting! xo