I love tassles. They're girly and fluffy and the perfect decorating accessory. But... I've yet to make a real one. I'm waiting on The Nester's upcoming book to take on that task. While I wait, not so patiently - might I add, I whipped up a cheater's version last night. Thought I'd share it with ya.
Take some of those scraps left over from your ragamuffin garland (or just make some scraps about 12 inches long and 1 inch wide). Bunch them up, just like we did with the cheater's ragamuffin garland.
Tie them together with a skinny ribbon.
Gather it all together and then wrap another skinny ribbon below the top and tie again.
Add a pretty bow and you're good to go! A two-minute tassle.. sweet and easy. And it will tide you over until Nester Girl spills her secrets on November 23rd.
Posted at Show & Tell Friday
26 sweet little love notes:
Very cute idea! I love how quick and easy it is. Thanks for sharing.
love the look, add the top of a vintage salt/pepper shaker to the top of the tassle and embellishments very shabby.
marie
This looks so great!! I recently discovered the ragamuffin garland too and knew there had to be more fun ways to use it! I will so be making one! I have the perfect thing that can go on top too!!! You will have to check my blog soon I am going to be posting the project I did with the ragamuffin!
You'd probably love the project I'm chasing down. I saw these finials with tassles (actually loops of ribbon) dangling from the bottom at Hobby Lobby recently. And I am just dying to make one of my own.
Love the idea. Thanks for sharing.
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Charo
what a cute idea! thanx for sharing!
Well, my friend, hmmmm. You are a strong woman, and I think you can take it -- we'd better get you that book soon. For some reason I'm having memories of Halloween. Boo? I can only mention this because I've posted so many oddities, I seem to recognize them (I didn't mean that the way it sounded). Thank you for sharing, really!!!
Hello...
Ohhh...this is so pretty! I love tassles too and you're so right about them being such a sweet accessory to decorate with! I love your quick and easy version too...it turned out beautifully! Thanks for sharing your creativity and talents with us today!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
That's how we used to make them in brownies...way back in the day, lol!
Thanks for that memory jog. Have a great day!
Hi! I love making these kinds of quick and cute tassels! And they are a great way to use all those scraps we seem to end up with.
Have a wonderful day!
Very cute! You can find instructions on how to make tassels here: http://betasseled.blogspot.com/2008/08/tassel-tutorial.html
What a great craft idea!! Oh man....now I have so many ideas for this!! You know what I'll be doing in the near future, don't you?
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Very cute (and fast!). Love the way you're always thinking and creating!
pk @ Room Remix
I love a cheap thrill! This is actually very cute! Wonderfully shabby!
Rhonda
You are so darn smart! Thanks for sharing your brilliance with us. A great shabby chic look!
Adorable and easy!!! Love these!!
I love how easy it is. Thanks for sharing. I'm definitely going to make some.
Very cute Thanks for the tutorial ~Blessings Heather;D
Love those tassels. Calico Corners location near me will be closing, so I gatherd up as many trimmings as possible.
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Back to say I found the post you were talking about at The Nesting Place. Now I cannot wait right along with you!
Those are cute, wouldn't they be cute on a Christmas tree?
Sandy
Thank you for sharing, great idea !
I love the bow!The perfect touch! :)
WoW what a great IdEa! I love your canister sticker idea with chalkboard paint, I need to get some, I am getting new canisters soon for my new kitchen, after the first of the year. hugs, Cindy S.
Well I'm delighted to pop by and see your charming blog after a wee time away! The tassles are a cute little project~I'll have to try that some time soon!.., They can add such elegance to a decor as a decorative "added touch"..,
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I was actually thinking today about how long the scrap should be to make a garland for Christmas like that. I am so going to do this now. To awesome!
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