| Ideas and techniques for using tags and ribbons in your | | | | Print words on your ribbons or tags. Use thick |
| scrapbooks | | | | cardstock first to print the text you would like to have |
| Tricks of the Tags and Ribbons Trade: | | | | printed on your ribbons or tags. Tape the ribbon or tag |
| Tags and ribbons are fun to incorporate into your | | | | over the words on the cardstock and send the page |
| scrapbooking pages. There are so many ways to use | | | | back through the printer. Make sure you only put tape |
| them. Ribbons are great for attaching other | | | | around the edges of your embellishments so you print |
| embellishments, or for separating parts of your page. | | | | on it instead of the tape. |
| Here are some other ways to use ribbons and tags | | | | Add a homemade look to your tags. This can be done |
| when scrapbooking. | | | | by hand-stitching around the edges. You can also |
| Use ribbons as backgrounds. There are many ways | | | | stitch through the middle of your tag for a patch-work |
| to use ribbons in your background. One idea is to lay | | | | design. |
| ribbons side-by-side diagonally across your page. You | | | | For a fun look, tie ribbons along the edges of part or all |
| can make the ribbons different lengths and cut | | | | of your scrapbook page. |
| different edges. Be sure to use an adhesive that won't | | | | Use various materials for tags. Tags can be made |
| puddle under your ribbon. | | | | with many different materials such as patterned paper |
| Hint: Ribbons can be expensive. To get this look | | | | and cardstock, but don't limit yourself to paper. Try |
| without draining the account, add in strips of patterned | | | | new materials such as cork paper and fabric. Tags |
| paper. When mixed with real ribbon it is hard to tell the | | | | are really fun because you can get crazy decorating |
| difference. | | | | them, and they will add a lot of character to your page. |