15 Ways to Use Straight Ribbon Day 9

And the fun continues! This series is inspired by my Instant Ribbon Templates. Just a quick review on a couple point that make them special.

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• 12 different patterns and style to choose from

• No funny colors on white or light portions when you recolor. Greyscale ribbons may give you a result like this:

But with my ribbon templates you get this:

• Turn your patterned papers into ribbons too

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Today, I will show you a super quick way to turn your ribbons into photo hangers. Nothing complicated but it’s really cute.
After you create and flatten your ribbon, place 2 copies at an angle above the photo you want to “hang” on your page. You can also hang other things like frames, tags, and chunks of paper.

Now, make a selection with polygonal lasso tool as shown.

In Photoshop, you can use this selection as a mask. In elements, invert the selection and hit delete to remove the excess. Repeat on the other ribbon.

All that’s left is to “fasten” it to the page – you can use buttons, stitching, brads, staples or eyelets for this. I put a fancy button on top and staples on the sides. Add your drop shadows and you’re all done! Easy peasy.