A sweet, romantic table decoration, these paper cones carry both a thoughtful message and a scattering of petals, lollies and faux pearls.
Step One
Take an A4 sheet of patterned paper (we have used the Boudoir range from our new ‘Love and Lustre’ collection) and roll into a cone starting from one corner. Don’t despair if the paper doesn’t roll properly the first time; a few practise attempts will create a much more pleasing and consistent finish. Once the desired result is achieved, securely fasten the cone using double-sided tape or an adhesive tape roller.
Step Two
Print or photocopy the thank you tag above onto a sheet of pink floral paper. Cut out the tag and affix to pink or white card. Carefully trim around the oval to make a 3-5mm border.
Step Three
Use a hand punch to create a hole in the left side of the tag. Cut a length of ribbon to 250mm. Wrap around the tip of the cone and secure with a small piece of double-sided tape. Feed one end through the hole in the tag and tie a next bow to finish.
Ribbons and Bows
Ribbons and bows help give projects that special finishing touch. Satin and grosgrain ribbons are our favourite textures because of their timeless elegance and versatility.
From knots and bows to fastenings, hangers and decorative streamers, ribbons can be used for nearly every use imaginable! Look through wedding and fashion magazines for inspiring ways to decorate with ribbon – it’s surprising how many simple ways there are to achieve a stunning finish.
Going to that little extra effort with the addition of ribbons and bows will transform your projects into exquisite and timeless declarations of love.
Step One
Cut ribbon to desired length. Make a single loop in the ribbon as shown and hold firmly in your right hand.
Step Two
Using your left hand wrap one end of the ribbon over the top of the loop to create the centre part of the bow. Make a second loop with the remaining end.
Step Three
Feed the second loop made in step two through the centre part of the bow from right to left. Gently pull the ends of both loops to secure the know.
Small adjustments may be made at this point by pulling the ends and each of the loops for a better looking result. Trim the ends diagonally with a pair of scissors to stop the ribbon fraying.
Helpful Hint
Practise makes perfect! Everyone ties a bow in a slightly different way (learnt many years ago with tiny fingers on shoelaces!) so you may need to practise this method a few times until you feel comfortable with the technique.
Photography by Cristina Re Designs.
Cristina Re‘s stylish boutique Where a Girl Goes offers a variety of papercraft workshops. The Brilliant Bride workshop provides expert tuition for participants to be inspired and create the wedding of their dreams.
Ms Gingham says: “Another example of simple, stylish and impressive projects from Cristina Re Designs. These paper cones can be customized with a variety of papers and filled with all sorts of things to suit your individual style.”
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