Windy Robinson
Now that the kids are back in school, I’m starting to find a little time to search online for new inspiration for my projects.
Lately it seems like every time I visit Etsy or Pinterest, I’m inundated with images of beautiful ruffles on everything from:
- Elegantly iced cakes
- Vintage wedding dresses
- Home décor
I’ve been eyeing this gorgeous duvet cover from Urban Outfitters:
Image courtesy of Urban Outfitters
Unfortunately, it got a big veto by my husband because he feels it would be too girly for the bedroom. And for once…I have to admit that he’s right.
So I thought, “Why not use it as a source of inspiration for my next crafty paper project?” Even though ruffles have traditionally been made from fabric, I think they are also well suited for paper.
Here’s a quick way to make paper ruffles without the use of a sewing machine:
1). Adhere a strip of double-sided tape along the top on a strip of paper.
2). Randomly fold and pleat along the line of adhesive. To make rigid papers more pliable, lightly mist it with water before folding.
3). Flip over and adhere backside of the strip to the face of your project.
So what do you think? Are you up for a little ruffle making? How about a giveaway to get you started? Leave me a comment here and I’ll pick one winner to receive the Botanical Christmas and Winter Fairy Tales Petite Papers by Webster’s Pages that I used on this card and a roll of Scor-Tape. All comments must be received by midnight (MDT) on Thursday, Sept. 1.
Take care!
Windy Robinson,
Paper Crafts Go-to Gal
awesome! I thought at first you had used ribbon, then I realized it was paper. Thanks for the idea.
Awesome! I can’t imagine such beautiful ruffles were made with such seemingly easy steps! Thanks for sharing this gem of an idea.
These are really beautiful. I’ve been trying to master making paper ruffles and paper lace, and am really not doing it right. This gives me the inspiration to keep trying!!! Thanks.
Thank You! Thank You! for the great how-to on no-sew ruffles!!! Gotta try this one out!!!
Oh I can’t wait to give this a try!!! Awesome idea … and Thanks for the chance at this great giveaway!
Thanks for making those paper ruffles so easy to replicate! So going to get them on my next paper project. My fingers are crossed to win this give away! Thanks for the chance to win!
Beautiful! I can’t wait to try these on cards for my granddaughters, I would love to win these beautiful papers. Thanks!
Love the ruffles! Thanks for the chance at a prize!
DeniseB
Incredible-your card is stunning.I can’t wait to give those luscious ruffles a try!
Oh! I love this idea and appreciate your tip on misting the paper to soften it! I love the card and the color and paper choices as well! Can’t wait to try this!
What an AWESOME tuitorial! I LOVE the pleats and can’t wait to give that a try later…ohh it hit #1 on my things to try list! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! What a fab card…
I love ruffles and my grown daughters still tease me about the ruffled panties I used to make for them. Your tutorial was so clear (and I need that) and I am anxious to try this. Also the prize is not too shabby either.
oh good gravy, that is amazing! love that bedspread and would think a card that re-creates it would be just the thing for a certain friend of mine….. just might be what I need to get my mojo in motion today. thanks!
I love this, so easy & yet, so beautiful!!! Can’t wait to try this on some of my cards!! Thanks for sharing & for a chance to win!!!
What a great idea! My daughter-in-law will love this for a birthday card; she’s definitely a girlie-girl. Thank you.
Sooooo pretty!
Double take: She used tape!!!! Too cool…
Wow! That is awesome!! I love it!
AWESOME technique!! THANKS for sharing I can’t wait to create!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
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Thank you so much. I just used this technique with ribbon and tape (I’m not great with needlework) and it works a treat! One of the most useful tutorials I’ve watched yet!
Well, being a long time sewer I know how time consuming this application could be, even with a ruffle foot. This is a great idea for card making in a flash!