Nebraska Husker Ribbon Wreath

I made this Michigan State Ribbon Wreath for Lillie's Preschool Teacher and I couldn't wait to make a Nebraska one.

To make this wreath you will need:

• 45 yards of 5/8-2" ribbon.  The thinner the ribbon, the more yardage you will need.  I used 2 prints, 3      colors.  I used 2 different widths for the red and white.  For a total of 7 different ribbons.  I also used white and red cord.
• Hot glue gun
• 300-500 straight pins
• 10-14" wreath form, I used a 12" foam wreath.
• 3-4 hours

Step 1: wrap foam wreath in ribbon or tulle.  Secure with straight pins or glue.

Step 2: cut ribbon into 4 1/2" strips and glue ribbon strips into a loop

Step 3: Pin ribbon loops to wreath.

I only had 3 yards of the Nebraska ribbon, so I pinned it to the wreath first.  I made sure that it was spaced through out the wreath.

Step 4: continue to add ribbon loops to wreath.  

Not done yet.  You want your wreath to be full.  You don't want to see where the ribbon is attached to the foam wreath or the foam wreath itself.

This is a closer look of the wreath, to see the ribbon spacing.

Keep adding ribbon until the wreath is full.

Step 5: Time to add ribbon to the wreath, so you can hang it up.  Some crafters add the ribbon at the beginning, by tying it to the wreath.  I pinned and glued the ribbon to the wreath. Test the ribbon length and tie a bow.  Trim the extra ribbon off.

Step 6: Add your accessories to the wreath.  Remove wreath from the door and lay it down on your work surface to apply the accessories.  I applied hot glue to the back of the letters and Husker logo and then set them on the ribbon.

Finished wreath.  I can't wait to make a Easter, Christmas, Valentines Day or Halloween wreath.  

If you want to see the tutorial for the Michigan State ribbon wreath and links to other links click here.

Over 70 Elf on the Shelf ideas

Now over 90 ideas!

Last year, we started the elf tradition with our kids and they loved seeing what mischief Jack got into or what he brought them. First, Jack arrived with a note from Santa. We named our elf Jack and read the "Elf on the Shelf" book.

Every night, Jack went to the north pole to report back to Santa.  Sometimes he would find a Christmas book or movie in our storage area to bring out each morning, but sometimes he just got into mischief.   He wanted to help us put the lights on the tree.

He turned the milk green.

He hung out on the Santa nightlight.

 Jack hung out with our favorite Santa decoration.

 The morning that we started our holiday baking, he made a snow angel in the flour.

Jack had a tea party with the stuffed animals.

Jack wanted to be a part of our family picture.

Jack on the zipline in our living room.

Jack played the trumpet on the Christmas tree.

He took a nap in the tissue box.

He got out the marshmallow shooter.

He went for a ride on the ceiling fan.

He snuck a movie into Lillie's stocking.

He went fishing goldfish crackers in the toilet.  Lillie thought that this was gross.

On the morning of Christmas Eve, Jack wrote a note and brought out a book "The night before Christmas."

November 23rd, 2012: Jack showed up this morning and he wrote on a wall with paint.

Since his arrival this year, he has been seen poolside with Barbie.

Checked the size of the stockings for Santa.

Jack drove the school bus.

Jack hung from the candy canes.

 He got into the candy dish and left some candy.

 He found the Rudolph movie and brought us a new Elf ornament.

He watched us from the banister.

Jack brought us a new advent calendar.

 Jack liked hanging out on the ornaments.

Jack in our ficus tree.

 Today, Jack was playing dreidel with Barbie, Snow White and Aurora.

Jack displaying his team spirit.

Jack was a part of the nativity.

 He was on top of the blinds.

 He read a book on the potty chair.

Jack shot marshmallows out of the cannon.

Jack brought hot cocoa.

Jack and Barbie camping and roasting marshmallows.  Do you think that Barbie knows that this isn't a long term relationship?

Jack was hanging upside down.

Woody and Buzz Lightyear captured Jack in the dryer.

Jack wanted to make it snowy inside with coconut.

Jack took a ride on the tractor.

Jack climbed the cabinets in the kitchen.

Jack wrote: "I miss the North Pole. Look for me someplace cold. - Jack." on Lillie's bathroom mirror.

 She found him the freezer with ice cream treats.

Here are a few other Elf on the shelf ideas that I read or saw.  I hope that Jack reads this post and tries some of them out.

1. Sitting on the couch with remote and bowl of popcorn.  There may be note about an upcoming holiday show to watch.  Or Elf may have found a DVD to watch.
2. Playing a board game with other dolls, stuffed animals or toys
3. Reading a Christmas book.  Suggestion to read book to child that day.
4. Hanging from coat rack or door knob with a scarf.
5. In refrigerator with a milk mustache.
6. Cooking with the kitchen set.
7. Sunbathing on Polly Pocket boat.
8. Sitting in the freezer next to snow from outside.
9. Making doughnuts out of cheerios, icing and sprinkles.
10. Coloring in coloring book.
11. Playing drums, piano or guitar.
12. Putting a puzzle together.
13. Dressing up in Barbie clothes
14. Play video games
15. Drinking out of a juice box
16. Riding on toy scooter
17. Hanging from Rapunzel's hair
18. Riding on toy train
19. Having a slumber party in doll house
20. Looking at a photo album from last Christmas
21. Reading a book
22. Hot air balloon ride. See:  http://thatscountryliving.com/2011/10/master-list-ideas-for-the-elf-on-the-shelf/
23. Surfing the internet on computer or iPad
24. Tangled up in crepe paper across doorway of child's bedroom
25. Playing with legos
26. Flying with Buzz Lightyear wings on.
27. Snowball fight with other toys, using mini marshmallows for snowballs.
28. On Little People ferris wheel
29. On Little People pirate ship
30. Empty out a drawer
31. Knit or crochet a new scarf for child
32. Hide in snowboots
33. Play with play dough
34. Make a self portrait
35. Play with blocks
36. Riding a reindeer
37. Wrapped up in a towel after a shower
38. TP the Christmas Tree
39. Hang on child's bedpost
40. Climb a rock wall.  Check out Blossombunkhouse.com below.
41. Looking at toy catalog
42. Swing on swingset
43. Dressed up as a super hero with a cape and mask, hanging from string.
44. Get stuck in the bagless vacuum 
45. Dressed in Ken's clothes and on a date with Barbie
46. Sorting and folding laundry
47. Looking through the glass door on the washer or dryer
48. Riding in a paper airplane
49. Sitting with TV remote
50. Running on treadmill
51. Riding train

Also, check out this post on how to make your elf posable with just velcro and paperclips.

This is a great website to post picture of trouble that your elf gets into: http://www.shelftheelf.com/  you can even get help picking a name for your elf.

Here are some other blog postings on the mischief that their elf got into:
http://blossombunkhouse.com/2011/11/08/101-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas-2/
http://blossombunkhouse.com/2011/12/02/elf-on-the-shelf-series-mini-elf-rock-wall/
http://www.balancinghome.com/2011/12/27-elf-on-shelf-ideas.html
http://clearlycandace.blogspot.com/2011/12/2011-adventures-of-kelvin-elf.html
http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2011/11/elf-on-shelf-ideas-elf-on.html
http://designdazzle.blogspot.com/2011/11/100-mischievous-elf-ideas.html
http://www.flickr.com/groups/948900@N20/pool/with/5257093164/
http://www.flickr.com/groups/948900@N20/pool/with/6386910821/
http://thatscountryliving.com/2011/10/master-list-ideas-for-the-elf-on-the-shelf/
http://pinnedit.blogspot.com.au/2011/12/silly-elfkins.html
http://asmallsnippet.blogspot.com/search/label/holiday?updated-max=2012-01-11T13:17:00-05:00&max-results=20&start=2&by-date=false
http://www.lilblueboo.com/2011/12/18-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas-an-elf-sized-photo-shoot.html
http://www.complicatedmama.com/2010/11/return-of-elf-on-shelf-25-creative-ideas-to-hide-elf/
http://www.overthebigmoon.com/25-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas-that-take-under-5-mins/
http://www.mommysavers.com/elf-on-the-shelf-ideas-creative/
http://www.busykidshappymom.org/2012/11/elf-on-shelf-round-up.html
http://quitecarriedaway.blogspot.com/2012/11/elf-on-shelf-2012-episode-i.html

   

 Here is a list of the Linky parties that I link up to.  Thank you to all of the hosts for letting me post my favorite recipes, crafts, money saving ideas and activities for children.

Sunday - 
I heart nap time The Foley Family  Nifty Thrifty Things Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas Navy Wifey Peters

Monday -
Be Colorful I Gotta Try this
Make it Pretty Monday diy home sweet home creating really awesome free things Sumo's Sweet Stuff Its so very Cheri  Sew Happy Geek You're talking too much Ninth Street Notions An Original Belle  Mad in Crafts Skip to my Lou The Gunny Sack  Mrs. Happy Homemaker Flour me with love

Tuesday -
Inside BruCrew Life A bowl full of lemons Hey Mommy, Chocolate Milk
Hope Studios Coastal Charm Ladybug blessings Sugar Bee Crafts My uncommon slice of suburbia At home with K  Me and my boys Romance on a dime Elizabeth and Co.
Not just a housewife Vintage Wanna B The Winthrop Chronicles Claim Our Space - Tout it Tuesday

Wednesday-
Free Pretty Things
My Girlish Whims Someday Crafts Ginger Snap Crafts  Seven Thirty Three Southern Lovely Trendy Treehouse Primp Rae Gun Ramblings DIY by Design Lil' Luna Lady Behind the Curtain Ivy and Elephants

Thursday
A Creative Princess Beyond the Picket Fence The Artsy Girl Connection Made in a Day Momnivore's Dilemma Fireflies and jellybeans Suzy's Artsy Craftsy Sitcom Somewhat Simple House of Hepworth Rhinestone Beagle  The Crafty Blog Stalker Bear Rabbit Bear Crafts

Friday-
Miss Information Delicate construction One Artsy Mama  It's a Hodgepodge life 504 Main Chic on a Shoestring Decorating Simply Designing Simply Sweet Home Thirty Hand Made Days Kitchen Fun with my 3 sons The Grant Life Diana Rambles

Saturday-
 Funky Junk Interiors
Tater Tots and Jello Cheerios and Lattes