# DIY Prize Ribbons Give Yourself First Prize With This Award-Winning Home Craft Project By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-11-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prize-ribbons References: [designspongeonline](http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/11/made-with-love-horse-ribbons.html) & [emersonmerrick.blogspot](http://emersonmerrick.blogspot.com/) Amy Merrick, (who is a creative genius when it comes to handmade items) has created [step-by-step instructions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-con) for creating your own prize ribbons. Merrick says that she was inspired the film National Velvet, which got her mind going on horse ribbons. If you've got ribbon, some staples and a little extra time, this is a pretty (and not-too-difficult) craft. For the complete instructions on making prize ribbons, check out Design*Sponge at the link below. **Implications** - Other items you will need to create your own ribbons include glue, card stock, large buttons and an iron. This would be a great [craft to do with kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-artists-design-contest) if you are stuck inside on a rainy or snowy day! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Crafts:** Opportunity to create innovative designs for easy-to-make DIY crafts. - **Customizable Awards:** Opportunity to create customizable and unique awards for various events and occasions. - **Home-based Businesses:** Opportunity for home-based businesses to offer DIY craft kits to their customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Industry:** Opportunity for craft industry to create and sell DIY ribbon-making kits and supplies. - **Event Planning Industry:** Opportunity for event planning industry to offer customizable award solutions for various events. - **Education Industry:** Opportunity for education industry to incorporate DIY crafts like ribbon-making into classroom activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Leather Keychain Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-keychain-kit.md) - [Glam Bracelet-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit.md) - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [Premium Ravioli Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-ravioli-kit.md) - [Elegant Wooden Pull Handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ribbon-pull.md) - [DIY Celebration Drink Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheers-to-you-cocktail-kit.md) - [DIY Squishy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmers-squishies.md) - [DIY Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-own-music.md) - [DIY Bath Bomb Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-bomb-making.md)