How to Make Ribbon Leis

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Make Ribbon Leis

How to Make Ribbon Leis

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I just got ribbon from Michaels! Essentially, any size should work

I just got ribbon from Michaels! Essentially, any size should work

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I used "Celebrate it 360" (it was 50% off today!)

I used "Celebrate it 360" (it was 50% off today!)

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Take each end and overlap the ribbon causing to make a loop #1: teal ribbon #2: light blue ribbon

Take each end and overlap the ribbon causing to make a loop #1: teal ribbon #2: light blue ribbon

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Loop #1 through the loop of #2 (doesn't matter which one you start with)

Loop #1 through the loop of #2 (doesn't matter which one you start with)

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Tighten loop #2 so that it is tight and no space in between the ribbons

Tighten loop #2 so that it is tight and no space in between the ribbons

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With the long end of #1

With the long end of #1

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Make another loop

Make another loop

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Put loop #1 through loop #2

Put loop #1 through loop #2

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Tighten so there is no space between ribbons

Tighten so there is no space between ribbons

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With long end of #1, make another loop and loop it through #2

With long end of #1, make another loop and loop it through #2

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Put #1 through #2's loop

Put #1 through #2's loop

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Tighten

Tighten

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Repeat

Repeat

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Tie the ends of each side and voila! Mix & match colors to make a beautiful lei!

Tie the ends of each side and voila! Mix & match colors to make a beautiful lei!

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You can also attach it to foam board and decorate it as a graduation lei!

You can also attach it to foam board and decorate it as a graduation lei!

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3 Comments
Supplies

Ribbon (15.8mm or smaller)

Scissors

Ariel Evelyn

Okay, thanks. But could you tighten it and use a bracelet, or leave it loose and use as a really pretty ribbon? Or a headband?

Ariel Evelyn 11 months ago

Cerulean Apple

A necklace. It's originally from Hawai'i, made from flowers.

Cerulean Apple 11 months ago

Ariel Evelyn

What is a lei?

Ariel Evelyn 11 months ago

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