DIY Award Ribbons

One of my favorite memories from growing up, was a participating in a park district fishing contest.  I remember, at the end of the contest, I was awarded a beautiful blue ribbon with gold embossed lettering announcing my feat.  I can't remember what my ribbon said but I do remember how much I loved it.  

This year we've spent a few weekends in Wisconsin where Grace has stylishly discovered she loves fishing. 

In hopes of creating a similar memory for Grace, a fishing contest was arranged.  And, a fishing contest isn't complete without the much sought after award.

To make your own award ribbons, grab the following supplies:  thick ribbon, coordinating ribbon, scissors, felt circles, hot glue (or a sewing machine), card stock and glue.

 

Cut your ribbons.  The tails should be cut between 4-6 inches in length.  The ribbon that will be pleated around the felt circle should be cut between 12-14 inches in length.

Glue the coordinating ribbon (the tails) onto the circle of felt.  Using the hot glue glue, secure the wider ribbon around the circle of felt, pleating and puckering it as you go around.

If you aren't afraid of sewing, sewing your ribbon into place gave a cleaner look and finish to the ribbons. 

Decide what you want your ribbons to say and, either in word or PicMonkey, customize your awards.  Since these ribbons were for a fishing contest, the awards were for biggest fish, smallest fish and cutest fish.

Apply a layer of glue around the perimeter of your puckered ribbon and secure a second felt circle.  Then, glue the custom label into place.

When your award ribbons are complete, let the contest begin...

and then have fun deciding who wins which award.

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