Double Dyed Ribbon

This was something they demonstrated for us at Convention. To be honest, I had my doubts as I rarely use my pastels. They can be so messy! This technique however, is easy and has great results!

If you have ever dyed Stampin' Up! Ribbon with ink or a marker, then you know it soaks through both sides... but pastels don't. I used Stampin' Up!'s White Grosgrain ribbon for this tutorial. Please let me know if you try this yourself!


Using Bashful Blue Pastels and a Dauber apply the pastel to one side of the ribbon generously.

Using the same method apply Pretty in Pink Pastels to the other side of the ribbon.

So pretty, but we're not quite done yet. The ribbon is still a little powdery.

I forget where I learned this; just place the ribbon (or whatever else you need to spray) in a large paper bag and spray with hairspray. No mess!



Here is the finished card; with double dyed ribbon!