Handing out memorial ribbons for your party favor is tricky, I admit. Is it a sign that your party is going to suck? Perhaps, I like to keep expectations low. However, the idea behind this year's party favor is reminiscent of Victorian memorial ribbons. Since our Halloween party (just 2 days away!) is re-creating Edgar Allen Poe's wake, I thought it would be appropriate.
The following ribbons were my inspiration.
![Antique Memorial Ribbon](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_76N36PzGVjtRyMoxtjl2pnEXAKDiQ4SMdpBCRnebL05WBsw7mPdvQ0_bKH9X7BBjpHl1hYLrtpu38Ar2QWYLqNPXwqI_OyP-ztys9VL-phkGuW6_kKClBM8SY9vgPyNSXlcVov-dBuQ/s400/ebay+action+ribbon.jpg) |
Expired Ebay Auction Memorial Ribbon |
![Abraham Lincoln Memorial Ribbon](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHysbF66CbhlKAJKON6Vkaup3_ABtKOJpxDY12zJ9C03c9qbiu3iDuqQreTQX6vZI8nPID6BoPDaFRO-LTBj903jFsFr34qnyu3D7T67P33H0on0Kf99TWe0Qs6l6UXYTadCA3iRoJ3pc/s320/8_sm.jpg) |
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Ribbon |
However, when time started slipping away, I created a quick, multi-purpose memorial ribbon. I cut and sewed 2.5 inch black ribbon into pointed ends and then added stripped ribbon at the top to give it a bit more stability. The black stars are actually heavy cardboard gift tags. The skull was carefully cut from Halloween tulle and pasted on to the star. I added a pin on the back and am calling it finished. Did I call these quick? I was sewing every night for a week and even took them to work to continue sewing during lunch. They were supposed to be quick.
If I were to make these again, I would purchase R.I.P. pre-printed ribbon in advance. Way, in advance. I think these can be worn to any fashionable funeral. Don't you?