Embellish It: Ribbon Tassels

Tassels are a big party trend right now. Beyond just decorating a room they can also make great embellishments for a gift – and luckily they are a breeze to create! To make ours we used J&R Paper Raffia in Silver (PR14) and Lime (PR41). Wrapping paper is R380.

Step 1: Gather your Supplies.

Step 2: Cut a piece of cardboard or thick paper to the length you want the finished tassel to be. Ours was about 4″ tall. Wrap the ribbon around it until it is as thick as you’d like. Ours was wrapped 14 full times around.

Step 3: Pull the ribbon off the card and tie a separate piece of ribbon through the top loops to hold them all together. Tie another piece of ribbon around the outside of the tassel about 1″ down from the top.

Step 4: Trim the bottom of the tassel to open the looped ends and even out the bottom. Repeat to make as many tassels as you want! Use different colors or even lengths to add variety.

Step 5: Use the strings on the top to attach the tassels to your present.

This is a great way to make your gifts even more memorable! Happy Gifting!
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