Give your homemade necklaces, bracelets, and rings an upgrade with satin or grosgrain ribbon. 

A single strand of beads is enough for a necklace, thanks to satin ribbons, which are part of the design. The beads are easy to string -- a silk cord comes with a needle on one end for easy threading.

Transform a handful of inexpensive costume pieces by giving them a new-old coppery patina using spray paint and hanging them on a pretty pink ribbon.

Recycle a vintage or unused brooch by making it the centerpiece of a romantic ribbon bracelet. We used a cubic zirconia-encrusted leaf pinned to some lavender velvet ribbon. Pick out a thickish ribbon, like velvet or double-faced satin, that will support the brooch's weight.

Two types of knots, the cross knot and the overhand knot -- symbols of everlasting unity -- are showcased in these colorful ribbon bracelets. Fasten with a pearl button and give to a friend for a meaningful gift.

These creative bracelets, which range in style from an ornate brocade to a sporty nautical stripe, can be made with any grosgrain ribbon.

Replace a broken or worn-out watchband with pretty grosgrain ribbon. 

Measure wrist with a tape measure; add 2 1/4 inches, and cut a length of ribbon to total. Run ribbon through slot on one side, over back of watch face, and through other slot. Fold over 3/4 inch of ribbon on each end; iron flat. Use a hammer to attach snap fasteners to each folded-over side, following package directions. Be sure the female half of the snap faces down and the male half faces up, so they close properly when placed on wrist.

With its flowing ribbon ends and spots of sparkle, this necklace can go with a pretty dress or a casual T-shirt.

Plant a garden on your fingers with fabric flowers and ribbon.

Start by snipping fabric flowers, such as the vintage ones shown here, from their stems. Wrap ribbon around your finger to determine the approximate length you'll need; cut ribbon to size, adding about 1/4 inch for overlap. Use a hot-glue gun to join ends together, forming a loop, and to add flowers to ribbon bands.

Make a dazzling bib necklace by arranging gems on felt and attaching ribbon ties.

Dress up your wrist with a pretty bloom adorned to a colorful elasticized ribbon. 

Choose a comfortable ribbon that is 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch wide. Cut a 6-inch piece of 18 gauge floral wire with wire cutters. Wrap the wire with green floral tape. Bend wire in half, then bend back, making two loops large enough to accommodate ribbon. Bend one end of wire up and over, passing between loops to separate. Cut a 12-inch length of ribbon, and thread through loops. Cut a flower's stem to 1 1/2 inches. Cover stem with floral tape and attach to wire beneath loops, wrapping with floral tape. Tie ribbon around wrist.

String pearls onto a beautiful satin ribbon for a one-of-a-kind piece.

Create a modern take on a freshwater pearl necklace made with distinctive WireLace ribbon.

Gather ornaments of all shapes and sizes and stitch them to a linen backing for a show-stopping necklace.

With plaid ribbon, hot glue, a coin, and a pin, you can make a smart-looking accessory that will dress up any lapel.