How To Make Ribbon Leis With 2 Colors

Okay, let's talk ribbon leis. And not just any ribbon leis. We're going double the fun with two colors.

Because, let's be honest, a single color ribbon lei? Little...underwhelming, right? Don't @ me.

Getting Started (and Maybe Slightly Tangled)

First, grab your ribbons. Two different colors, obviously. Pick colors you like! Or colors you think the recipient will like. Or just whatever's on sale. No judgment here.

You'll need some scissors. Sharp ones. Dull scissors just lead to frustration and accidental ribbon-chewing. Trust me.

And a ruler. Or your best guess. We're not aiming for NASA-level precision here.

Cutting the Chaos

Cut your ribbons! Make them all the same length. Or don't. See what I care? Okay, I care a little. But only a little.

About 12 inches is a good starting point. Unless you want a super long lei. Then go nuts. Just don't blame me when you trip over it.

You'll need a lot of ribbons. Like, a surprising amount. Prepare to question your life choices approximately halfway through the cutting process.

The Folding Frenzy

Now, fold each ribbon in half. Like a tiny little ribbon taco. Adorable, isn't it?

Alternate your colors. One color, then the other. This is where the "two colors" thing really starts to shine.

Keep folding. Keep alternating. Feel your fingers start to ache. Wonder if there's an easier way to do this. (Spoiler alert: probably not.)

Stringing Along (and Staying Sane)

Grab your string! Yarn, embroidery floss, dental floss (desperate times...). Anything that can hold a bunch of ribbons together.

Thread the string through the folded ends of the ribbons. Like you're making a colorful, ribbon-y caterpillar.

Push the ribbons close together. Really pack 'em in there. You want a nice, full lei. Not a sad, sparse lei. Nobody wants a sad, sparse lei.

Unpopular opinion: The tighter the ribbons, the better. No one wants to see gaps!

Keep stringing. Keep pushing. Keep questioning your sanity. You're almost there!

The Grand Finale (and Maybe a Little Relief)

Once you've strung all your ribbons, tie the ends of the string together. Make it secure! You don't want your lei falling apart mid-celebration.

Trim the excess string. Or don't. I'm not your boss.

Fluff the ribbons! Arrange them artfully! Admire your handiwork! You made a lei! With two colors! You're basically a Hawaiian artisan now.

Wear your lei with pride. Give it to someone you love. Or sell it on Etsy for an exorbitant price. The possibilities are endless!

And if you decide you never want to make another ribbon lei again? I totally get it. But hey, at least you tried. And now you have a pretty, two-colored ribbon lei to show for it!

Just try not to think about all those tiny, folded ribbons...