Terrific Trims

Tube ribbon is a great way to encapsulate tiny memorabilia -- such as charms or souvenirs -- while also embellishing the page. Crafters can find tube ribbon in most craft supply stores.

Julianna Hudgins adds decorative trim to a page using small treasures and tube ribbon.

Materials:

heavy cardstock or decorative paper
small scissors
tube ribbon
assortment of beads, sequins and appliques
tape
tiny treasures and small memorabilia
acid-free adhesive
mousepad
decorative scrapbook nailhead
craft stick
glue dot or white glue

Steps:

1. Use scissors to cut two slits into heavy paper on the left side middle of page at a minimum of 1/2" inward, and approximately 1/4" apart.

2. Cut a piece of tube ribbon 6 inches longer than paper size being used. For a 12 x 12 piece of paper you would cut a 18 inch long piece. Weave ribbon through both cuts, then place evenly on page so that excess ribbon is equal on top and bottom.