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Make a Ribbon 1. Cut a strip of decorative paper or cloth ribbon in royal blue (or red, white, and blue), so that the finish size is 1/2 inch wide by about 8 inches long. 2. Bend into the shape shown, resembling half of a figure-8 with tails hanging downward. 3. Seal where the sides of the ribbon meet in a loop, using a drop of glue or safety sealant. 4. Glue a paper or foil gold star in the middle or sew on a star, available at crafts stores. 5. Affix to label, blouse, hat, or other personal garment with a safety pin (Be careful using a straight pin that you don't prick yourself or the part of your body to which the ribbon is affixed). Note: The star was designed by Meredith Corporation, publishers of Better Homes and Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal, and the companion Web sites BHG.com and LHJ.com. |