I bought this little zinc pot for 99 pence at Homebase. A big DIY store in the UK.
I wanted to add a colourful bow to to match the pretty purple Campanula flowers.
Adding a bow around a pot can be a bit tricky. It will more often than not slide down.
Especially if the surface is very smooth and shiny.
Put a little bit of double-sided tape under the ribbon and it will stay in place.
Three short pieces is enough. One at the back and one on either side of the bow.
Three short pieces is enough. One at the back and one on either side of the bow.
Here is a stack of some of my favorite washi tape in beautiful colours.
Most of these are from Papermash. A great little UK based company owned by Lynne who also writes the blog Tea for Joy. Papermash is an online stationary shop that sells selectively sourced cards, washi tape, gift tags, labels, twine, doilies and note books. Lots of lovely stuff that is hard to resist!
An old medicine bottle full of old mother-of-pearl buttons.
Well, why not!!
Just for fun!
A close-up of the ribbon and the bow.
This lovely ribbon that I used is from the gift wrapping expert Jane Means .
She designs most of her ribbons herself and sells online as well as at some of the big fairs around the UK.
Jane also runs one-day gift wrapping workshops. A great lady who runs an amazing company.
All the best and have a lovely day!
Ingrid xoxo