Contributed by Jen!

These ribbon boards are both beautiful and useful!

Select a number of coordinating ribbons. Jen used 1.5" Rock Star, 3/8" Rock Star, 3/8" Silver Glitter Ribbon, and solid Hot Pink ribbon.

Cut your cork board to the desired finished size. We recommend using a thin layer of batting. It can either be tacked in the corners to the cork board or also with a little bit of adhesive.  You can leave off the batting, but it gives a softer, more upholstered look. Don't go too thick or else the thumb-tacks will not stick in the board.Wrap with desired fabric and tack to the back of the board.

Criss-cross the ribbons across the board in desired layout. Jen used hot-glue to secure where the ribbons overlap. Those points should be glued both the board and to each other.  You do not want to glue the entire length of the ribbons as you can slide pictures under the ribbons as well. Another more secure method to attach the ribbon to the board would be to add a small nail or staple as well at each intersection along with the glue and then cover with fun buttons. This will also help create a more uphostered look. Wrap ribbon ends around back of board and tack in place.

Jen glued some coordinating resin embellishments to the corners for extra kick.

Here is an additional board she created as well.  These were made as Christmas gifts for nieces!

What a fun way to dress-up your wall art!

Using grosgrain ribbon to "hang" your artwork adds instant character to any space!  As grosgrain ribbon is available in a wide range of colors, widths, and print patterns, virtually any style of wall art can be used.  This hanging method is very strking used for picture groupings, especially if they are all in a straight row.  It's also a lot of fun to select funky coordinating ribbons to hang children's framed pictures.

You can also leave the bow off for a simple classy statement.  If leaving off the bow, simply use one piece of ribbon and attach the ends to the back of the picture frame and hang on a dressy hook or accessory using the hanging instructions below.

Materials: wall art, ribbon, staple gun, sharp scissors, craft glue, lighter, saw-tooth picture hangers, small nails, hammer

Cut 2 ribbon strips leaving enough length for the bow as well. 

Arrange the strips so that they lay at the same angle as you want them once hung.  To be exact, you may want to measure the distance from the edges.

Use a heavy-duty staple gun to place a staple in the corner of each ribbon.

Place a small line of glue under the edge of the ribbon so that it is secured along a line instead of at a couple of staple points as using only staples can cause the ribbon to pull and stretch when hung.

Tie the two ribbon strips together in desired bow shape.  Our example used the bow described in this method shown in another post.  You can tie the bow so that it is centered or slightly off to one side.  To make it easier to perfectly center the bow, you can also tie the bow before attaching the ribbon pieces to the wall art so the bow can be postitioned exactly where you want it.

Cut the ribbon tails using whatever style you prefer.  This bow has a straight cut but you can also cut at an angle or use a decorative v-cut.  You will need to use a lighter or other method of sealing the edge of the ribbon ends.  To help secure the bow shape, we recommend using a small drop of glue inserted inside the knot to keep it from slipping later.

Attach either one or two hangers to your frame depending on the size of the wall art.  We used two.

Hang your artwork on the wall using the picture hangers.

Stretch the ribbon until it is taught (if there is any slack it will be obvious it is not actually hanging from the ribbon) and then tap a small nail into the wall to hold up the ribbon.  Use a small nail that can be covered up by the bow.

That's it!  Enjoy your artwork!

So I assume most readers of this blog will already know how to tie a hair-bow, but some of you bow-masters may be stumped when it comes to tying a decorative bow on the gift you are needing to take to a party. 

This classic bow also has many uses beyond gift packaging!  It is perfect for tying a dress sash (no more lopsided bows on the back-side of your daughter's elegant holiday dresses), tying decorative ribbon around a flower vase, tying a chair sash, hanging a picture frame, and the list goes on...

Materials:

Pair of sharp scissors

Ribbon (7/8" Shocking Pink ribbon used)

Lighter or other heat-sealing tool

Wrap your ribbon around the package with the ribbon ends going opposite directions on top of the package.  From the center of the top of the box to the ribbon ends should be at least 18" to give you enough length for the bow.

Wrap the left ribbon over and under the right ribbon.

It produces the same half-knot used when tying a shoe.

Create a loop with the ribbon now on the right.  Make it a little larger than the desired final size.

Move the ribbon on the left behind and around to the other side of the ribbon loop.

Continue to bring the same ribbon around the front of the loop.

With the same ribbon piece, continue to wrap it back around the back-side of the loop.  To do this, you will need to push it with your thumb between the back of the original loop and the first part of the same piece you are using.  This will create a new loop.

Pull on the loops of the bow and/or the tails to adjust the bow to your desired size and shape and to tighten the knot.

Line the tails up together to make your desired finish cut so that the cut is the same on both pieces as made at the same time.

Use a lighter to run along the edge of the ribbon or your preferred method of heat-sealing.  Some different types of ribbons do not require heat-sealing to prevent fraying, but the grosgrain ribbon used in our demonstration will need to be sealed.

Finished Bow