Paper Ribbons

Lengths of paper and ribbon coiled into airy circles and raindrops in yellow and white call to mind the spring's mix of sun and showers.

May 21, 2015

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The Tools

White artist's paper (at most art stores)
Scissors
Double-sided tape
2-inch-wide ribbon

Credit: Johnny Miller

How To Make the Circle Ribbons

Cut white artist's paper into 3-inch strips.
Make a tight circle at one end, and secure with double-sided tape; don't cut remainder of strip.
Continue to wrap the strip loosely, securing it at the top each time with double-sided tape, until the strip runs out; trim off any loose end.
Use double-sided tape to secure a 2-inch-wide yellow ribbon to outside of outermost layer.

Credit: Johnny Miller

How To Make the Teardrop Ribbons

Cut white artist's paper into 3-inch strips.
Cut a strip for the inner-most shape.
Bring the ends together, and tape across the joint with regular (not double-sided) tape.
Place double-sided tape on both sides of the point, and add the next, slightly longer, piece of paper; continue until teardrop is the size you like (many of ours used strips 9, 11, and 13 inches long.)
Attach ribbon to teardrop with double-sided tape.

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