Horses and Hairbows Party | Hand-Crafted Prize Ribbons

When I started blogging almost 3 year ago I had no idea that a) anyone would ever read it or b) I would meet such amazing, fabulous, and generous women. Some of these amazing women I have gotten the chance to meet in real life (or IRL as it’s abbreviated) others I have just maintained a virtual friendship. Yet, not one turned me down when I came a emailing with a HUGE favor to help me pull off Piper’s Horses and Hairbows party.

I emailed some wonderfully crafty friends and asked each one of them to created their version of a prize ribbon.I wanted to create a ribbon board that gave you the feel that the ribbons were collected or earned over a period of time. I gave them free range to create any prize ribbon, any size, and and color. Here are all the ribbons they so lovingly sent (in no particular order other than how they imported into my camera).

First up is Dina’s ribbons (and banner). I was BLOWN away when I opened the box – the details, the colors, THE SIZE! I loved it all so much I decided to use them as my dessert table backdrop. If you’d like to see more of Dina’s devastatingly detailed work, check her out at Deliciously Darling.

You might recognize this next piece from the adorable graphic! Yup, that’s right, it’s from the fabulous Lauren McKinsey! It was even mounted on an artist canvas.

The oreo cookie queen, Love and Sugar Kisses sent this glittered goodie!! Silk flower, cupcake liner, pretty ribbons – it has it all!

This next lovely is from one of my real life besties (since college) who has a really cute shop called Marie Thomas Designs. I love how layered it is (it even included a picture frame) and how it happens to match my invites exactly…since she is the one who designed them!!

In truly the style she has mastered, Melissa from Truly Chic Inspirations sent this shabby chic stunner! I love the use of all the different materials and she even managed to use washi tape!!

The ruffled crepe paper whisperer, Craft That Party, sent this dainty 1st place ribbon. My daughter LOVED the colors and likes to wear this one around the house, I don’t blame her!

Lizard and Ladybug knows the way to my heart – sequins cardstock!! Actually I love all the cardstock she used!!

The next ribbon would make anyone proud to have one it. Nikki from Great Gatherings went all out on the 3D elements and it made for a super special ribbon!

This pink looker is from the super sweet, super talented Kori Clark. I might need to look into how to take this apart so I can wear the fabric rosette!!

Another amazing use of crepe paper AND sequins came from the pint-sized tassel powerhouse of the Flair Exchange. The yellow is absolutely stunning and really makes this ribbon pop off the aqua board.

This ribbon fits Two Prince Bakery as it was totally Gluten Free (unless there is gluten in the glue, but you shouldn’t be eating that anyway). I am majorly crushing on the gorgeous grosgrain ribbon it’s built upon.

Paper and Cake, and fabric and sequins and OMG it’s gorgeous!! It was so gorgeous it felt the need to fall off my board 18 times before I finally gave it an upfront spot on the table!

I have saved the best smelling, and most likely best tasting, ribbon for last. Oh yes, that’s a FONDANT prize ribbon!! Lynlee is an amazing talent in ANY medium!!