How To Make Ribbon Lei With 3 Colors

Okay, friends! Let's dive into the wonderful world of ribbon lei making! We’re going to tackle a three-color ribbon lei. Trust me, if I can do it (and I once glued my fingers together with glitter), you can totally nail this!

What You'll Need

First, gather your supplies! Think of it like assembling your crafting superhero team!

Three rolls of ribbon. Choose colors that make your heart sing! (Like, neon pink, electric blue, and sunshine yellow? Go for it!)
Scissors. (Sharp ones are great, but maybe keep a bandage handy, just in case. We're all friends here!)
A ruler or measuring tape.
Needle and thread. Or, if you're feeling rebellious, a hot glue gun (use with caution, folks!).
A whole lot of enthusiasm! Seriously, bring it.

Let's Get Started!

Cut your ribbon into strips! We're aiming for around 4-inch pieces. Don’t worry about being *perfect* perfect, unless you're a robot.

Prepare a mountain of ribbon pieces. I'm talking a Everest-sized pile. Okay, maybe not Everest, but a good, satisfying stack. Think a generous serving of ribbon happiness.

The Folding Fiesta

Take one piece of each color ribbon. That’s right, get your hands on those three beautiful colors!

Fold one piece in half. Line up the ends. Easy peasy!

Now fold each side in to the middle. Just like you are making a paper airplane. Sort of.

Repeat these steps for all the ribbon pieces. This is the most time-consuming part. Put on some music, maybe binge-watch that show you've been meaning to see. Multitasking for the win!

Stringing It All Together

Thread your needle. Or, if you're going the hot glue route, get your glue gun warmed up! But remember, safety first!

Pierce your needle and thread through all three folded ribbon pieces. The middle part where you made all of those folds.

Push the ribbons together. Get them nice and snug. If you're using glue, a tiny dab will do! Less is more in the glue world, trust me.

Repeat, repeat, repeat! Keep adding those folded ribbon pieces. Remember, we’re building a magnificent ribbon chain!

Keep going until your lei is the desired length! Don’t be afraid to try it on as you go. Gotta make sure it fits your royal self!

The Grand Finale

Once you’ve reached the end, tie off the ends securely. If using thread, knot it several times! If using glue, make sure everything is stuck tight.

Trim any stray threads or glue strings. We want this lei to look polished and professional, even if it's made with a healthy dose of imperfection.

And there you have it! A glorious three-color ribbon lei, crafted by your very own hands! Wear it with pride! Give it as a gift! Shower yourself with confetti! You deserve it!