Here are a few tips about using ribbons, fibers and things….

1. DO use floss threaders to get larger ribbons and those crazy fibers through smaller holes works like a charm. You can get them at your local dollar store.

2. DO cut it at an angle and pull the point through and trim.

3. DO wrap tape around it for a firmer end.

4. DO dip in liquid glue and roll for a firm tip to thread through.

5. DO use a tapestry needle.

6. DON’T lick it! Any part that touches your project will sure to age quickly causing discoloration spots. Not to mention all the bacteria that’s in your mouth! If you have to lick it then be sure to use a mouth rinse before hand! LOL!7.  Don’t have the right colour of fiber to match your project? You can chalk, ink or paint fibers the colors you want. They’ll match perfectly.

8.  Use clear finger nail polish or fray stop on the end of ribbons for that non-frayed look!!

9.  When trying to thread a hard object like a button, use a needle threader and place it through the button holes, slide your thread through the wire and pull the needle thread wire out.  Voila!  Your button hole is threaded!

10. Adhere the ends of your ribbon or fiber on the back of your pages by using the leftover sticky paper pieces between all those stickers you have in your stash.

If you would like a chance to win this month’s Blog Prize then complete any challenge, send in a tip or technique or use one of the Friday fonts on a layout or card. Send your images of your projects to Tara at: thynner5@yahoo.ca and put “CCAS Blog” in the subject line.

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