Presto Change-o!

I previously submitted this tip with a parcel of cards to Stamper's Sampler several years ago, and it was published in their Take Ten publication (Volume V)...

It has to do with customizing B/W Swiss dot ribbon (both grosgrain and sheer varieties):

All you need is a desired color of PERMANENT marker and scrap paper.  Markers which I know will definitely work include Sharpie, Galaxy, Adirondack and Prismacolor...Basically, ones with other than a water base.

To prevent bleed-through damage, place a desired length of ribbon over scrap paper, color each individual 'dot', and allow to air dry. (Drying time varies with brand of marker.)

The black with white dots ribbon, is always a sure thing, but depending on the marker, and the steadiness of your hand, you may also be able to custom colorize other Swiss dot ribbon colors. To find out, just experiment on a short length of scrap.

Should 'bling' be your thing, you can also apply glitter glue to each dot -- This works for ALL colors of the ribbon. Drying time varies, but plan on at least an hour.

For each method of customization, color or bling, DO NOT SPEED DRY WITH A HEAT TOOL!!! Believe me, if you try this, it won't be pretty... 

Comments

[Heidi]

What a cool tip!! I just bought someone 13 rolls of the sheer ribbon at my HL because hers didn't have any. I'll have to pass this info onto her when I send her the ribbon!!

[Susan Liles (susiestampalot)]

what a smarty pants you are!! who'da thunk? GREAT IDEA, my friend!!!! i may have to use that on something for YOU one of these days!!