DIY earrings with ribbon

DIY earrings with ribbon tutorial

A set of ribbon earrings that can be crafted in a very short time and be a last minute saver for a gift. The ribbons used have wire edges that can be shaped perfectly for this project. It adds volume to the earring and keeps the shape of the flower created.

It is very light and can be also created on rings or added on other items as an embellishment.

 

Materials used

• May Arts Sheer Wire Edge Iridescent Metallic Ribbon – 10mm Rose
• May Arts Sheer Wire Edge Iridescent Metallic Ribbon – 10mm Violet
• Buddly Crafts Flat Back Rose Pearls – 45pcs 12mm Ivory P13
  
• Buddly Crafts Flat Back Pearls – 20pcs 40mm Ivory Leaves P11    
• Hobby & Crafting Fun Ear Clips – 2 pairs #9902

 

Tools used

• Scissors
• Thread and needle
• Glue

Cut 30cm long piece of the Violet metallic ribbon. Hold one side of the ribbon and fold in about 2.5cm pleat, then leave about the same and fold again. Repeat to create 6 “petals”. Sew in the center.

 

Follow the same procedure with the Rose coloured ribbon, which is about 25cm long.
Secure in the center with the thread.

 

Sew the ribbon flowers on the ear clips.

 

Add a pearl rose in the center with some glue. Use a pen through the folded ribbon to round it and add volume.