http://www.spareribbon.com Crafts, Scrapbooking, and Project Ideas Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:58:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wine Gift Wrap Give the gift of wine wrapped in polka dot paper. This easy to do project can make any bottle of wine look to pretty to unwrap. Materials: hole punch or cut outs, various colors of paper, wax paper or tissue paper, ribbon, clear tape, scissors, and glue (optional). Step One: ... http://www.spareribbon.com/2008/wine-gift-wrap/ Freezer Labels Have you ever put vegetables or leftovers in the freezer, but can't remember how long they've been in there? Well these easy labels can stick on just about anything. Add the date and what you are freezing on the label and you will never be guessing. Materials: Avery Sticker Project ... http://www.spareribbon.com/2008/how-to-make-freezer-labels/ Homemade Lip Balm These lip balms make a great gift or stocking stuffer. It's all natural ingredients and smells amazing. Just follow the easy step-by-step instructions below. Materials: 1 teaspoon almond oil, 1 teaspoon cocoa butter, 1 teaspoon shea butter, 1 vitamin E capsule, 8 drops of grapefruit oil (or other oil ... http://www.spareribbon.com/2008/homemad-lip-balm/ Drink Tags Dinner guests will always keep track of their wine glass with these drink tags. These easy to ensemble tags can be created in minutes. Materials: several sheets of decorative paper, craft punch-out (leaf, flower, heart, etc.) I used the Martha Stewart Craft Punch-Out, 1/8th hole punch or a push pin, ... http://www.spareribbon.com/2008/drink-tags/ Fall Candle Votives These fall votives are a great accessory for any table. They are easy to make and look great! Materials: Orange ribbon (very wide), decorative orange ribbon (I chose a very thin ribbon with polka dots), Fabric glue or tape, scissors, and small candles. Step One: Take the wide ribbon and ... http://www.spareribbon.com/2008/fall-candle-votives/ Gift Tags These gift tags are a great idea! They dress up any gift and best of all you don't need a card. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions. Materials: Cardstock (any color), decorative paper, scissors or paper cutter (my preference), printer, computer, hole punch (1/8 size), and glue stick. Step One: Type up ... http://www.spareribbon.com/2008/make-your-own-gift-tags/ Pumpkin Treat Bags These cute treat bags will put a smile on anyone's face. This simple idea is very inexpensive and very quick. Fill the bag with goodies and add a gift tag to dress it up. Materials: Orange treat bags (smaller ones are preferable), green pipe cleaners, white card stock (for ... http://www.spareribbon.com/2008/pumpkin-treat-bags/ Hair Barrette This pearl hair barrette is easy and fast. This cute clip can add style to any outfit. It is a simple craft that can be worn by you or a fiend. Materials: 2 inch barrette, pearls (color of your choice), clear wire ( I used something very similar to a ... http://www.spareribbon.com/2008/cute-hair-barrettes/ Strawberry Pincushion Don't have a place for all those straight pins? Make this fabulous strawberry pincushion. The brightly colored pincushion can even hang from your sewing machine or scissors. This great idea was created by none other than Heather Bailey. Materials: Pink or red felt, green felt, cream or white felt, thread, ... http://www.spareribbon.com/2008/strawberry-pincushion/ Decorative Containers Here's a colorful way of storing pens and pencils. These containers can be used to store any and all desk accessories. These fun and festive colors will add style and color to any desk and office. Materials: Cans, tins, coffee containers, etc.(These containers may vary depending on how small or ... http://www.spareribbon.com/2008/decorate-your-containers/