Hey there Ribbon Retreat readers. It’s Michaela from Covered in Mod Podge back again. Today I’m sharing a 30 minute (or less) craft tutorial for Dancing Ribbon Rings.
My two and a half year old daughter has gotten really into singing and dancing lately. Her songs go a little something like this, “sing….song….sing a sing sing…..song.” I can’t handle the cuteness and hilariousness of it all. She also busts a move to nearly any song that comes on.
In an attempt to build up her opportunities for imaginative play, I’ve been looking for toys that foster creative play {and don’t have batteries!}. These Dancing Ribbon Rings fit that bill. They are great for promoting imaginative play, movement, and altogether silliness {my favorite!}.
These great little Dancing Ribbon Rings couldn’t be easier to make. You’ll need:
Plastic or Wooden Rings {mine are shower curtain rings for $1.19 at Target}
Variety of Ribbon {I used Grosgrain 5/8″ in Ocean Blue, 1/4″ in White, and 3/8″ in Tutti Frutti, and TRR Chevron 7/8″ in Apple Green and Pink)
Hot Glue/glue Gun
Scissors
Something to seal the ribbons {lighter, fray check, heat tool}
Start out by wrapping your rings in ribbon. Secure the ribbon at the beginning and end using a dab of hot glue.
Then, cut three different colors of ribbon per ribbon ring. You’ll want them to be between 2 and 3 feet long. I cut a notch for a nice extra touch. You’ll want to use your sealing method of choice on each ribbon end to prevent fraying.
Knot your ribbon at the middle to your ring. I think three ribbons of various lengths and thicknesses, per ring, is a good look. Feel free to add more or less!
Hand them off to your tiny dancer and watch the crazy moves! It’s that simple!
These can be made in a huge variety of colors and sizes for a whole host of needs. I’m already thinking they would make great party favors!
Your little ones are sure to dance the night away with these adorable Dancing Ribbon Rings. What a great idea…for a great price…and tons of dancing fun! I love budget friendly and FAST projects that are a hit for those you create them for!
Thank you so much Michaela! Your little girl is a very talented little dancer and singer and that huge smile on her face is adorable! For more fun and innovative projects by Michaela, make sure to stop by her fun blog Covered in Mod Podge.
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Happy Creating & Happy Dancing!
3 Comments
Your Dancing Ribbon Rings are too adorable, Michaela! Using shower curtain rings for the “handles” is ingenious! I found an unused set in my linen closet just the other day.: ) And your little girl is adorable… she is exuding sheer joy as she prances around.♥ My two-and-a-half granddaughter and she would get along famously; little M also breaks into dance moves whenever she hears music and sings made-up songs about nothing–and everything–in particular!
I can’t wait to make a few of these for her and her almost-five-year-old big sister! Thanks again for sharing.: ) xoxo
Hi Pat! Thank you so so much for your sweet comment. I am so glad that your little granddaughter is a cute little dancer too. Everyone needs a little dance in their lives. 🙂 Thank you again and have so much fun making these adorable rings! Have a wonderful day! Michelle 🙂
Add more fun by stringing some jingle bells on the rings too!