Welcome once again to Transformation Thursday. It's the one day a week we celebrate getting things done! Everyone is welcome to join in by joining at the bottom of the post.
This week I'm sharing how I cheat at making my buddy The Nester's Ragamuffin Garland. After I did my first one and tied for hours, I figured out how to cheat. I love BIG, FLUFFY garland. I really need to try her much slimmer version, but I like 'em big -- so here's my secret:
First, I use strips about 12 inches long. This makes it fluffier. It makes it like Ragamuffin on steriods. But you want to know how to save time, right?
Take your long ribbon that you will tie everything (Nester girl calls this her "base ribbon") to (I used the edge of a sheet that I ripped down). Then take a longer strip and lay it underneath.
Gather up a handful of your scrappy strips
Put them on top of the base ribbon
Then using the longer ribbon on bottom, tie the bunch to the base ribbon.
If you have kiddos gathering bunches for you, it can be all tied up in about 30 minutes, much faster than the piece by piece tie method.
Mine took 3 full size flat sheets (which took about an hour to rip apart). I added in two spools of ribbon, all bought at the thrift store for about $5. And... just so ya know, Mr. SCC was a HUGE help -- not only did he rip sheets with me, he cooked supper so I could get it done. Isn't he the greatest?
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21 sweet little love notes:
i have always loved that ragamuffin garland. thanks for the cheat sheet!
xo
Now that is fun!!!!!
m ^..^
I love the garland, thanks for the tutorial!
Chelsea
Very fun! Thanks for being such a great party hostess! :-)
pk @ Room Remix
Gina! That was an amazing cheat! How awesome was that? I'm going to try it! xo Vanessa
I'm loving that garland! And I am so excited to see this quick way to do it, too, because it does take a while to do it the other way. :) Yours looks so beautiful where you put it!
I'm really really hoping to link up to your Transformation Thursday with one of my projects. Cross your fingers for me that I can finish it in time! :)
I hope you are having a fantastic week! :)
Hi, i love your transformation Thursday. Maybe i'll join in soon when i get a project organised. Some great ideas from all the lovely ladies out there.
It's glorious!
I love it!
That is so cute! I'd be terrified it would go up in flames with those candles though! YIKES!
Guess what! I'm going to go through my boys closet and get clothes that don't fit them and make one of these today! (I think!)
I have never seen anything like this before. Thanks for sharing the how to. :)
gail
Oh, I'd happily work on this project if someone was cooking me dinner while I did so! How sweet, and your garland looks great!
Thanks for hosting your party!! Janell
Mostly, I love that your husband was helpful~mine is too and that makes life sweet! The garland is fun and thanks for the instructions. I guess I don't know the long way to make it so now, I'll never make that mistake! Thanks for hosting this, it's my first time to link in.
THAT is cute!
Hi Gina! Thank you for having us over!
I LOVE it. I can't wait to give it a try! It's beautiful! Thanks for the helpful tips! :)
Roeshel
Have I been under a rock here?!? I hope you don't mind a newcomer joining in! :)
LOVE your cheat sheet method of the garland. I may give it a go now!
Thanks for the party. I'm off to visit some new links for a peek!
Donna
SWEET!!!! Thanks for the cheating tutorial!!! I love the look but could never but in the time...until now...mwah ha ha!
Thanks for hosting again. I love seeing everyone's ideas. That garland is awesome.
I just love Transformation Thursdays!! Thanks so much for hosting it. Your garland is adorable!
I was wanting to make some for my Christmas tree this year. Thank you for this brilliant tip!
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