I know it’s mum season 2023 now and I’ve had a few questions about the diamond back chain. I’m going to see what size ribbons I currently have and will do several sizes in a separate video. I will get back as soon as I see what I have. 9/26/23.
I actually just got done filming 3 more sizes and 2 other additional chains. I just need to edit my video and I will post it. Hopefully, in the next couple of days. Stay tuned!
Hi there! I'm your neighbor from Corpus Christi here lol and I just have to say your tutorial was absolutely perfect! You simplified everything so well & are very well spoken! Thank you so much for making this video. You're a life saver. 💗
Thanks a million for this video!! I really appreciate it! This is my first time to make a homecoming mum and I am feeling overwhelmed. Your instructions are easy to understand and have made me feel like I can do this! I also love that you are a fellow NEISD parent. (My kids go to Reagan)
Thanks, Betsy and welcome! Glad to hear it was helpful. They can look overwhelming sometimes but once you break everything down, you will see how easy they really are. Always happy to see people from NEISD! Thanks for watching!
You’re welcome and thank you for watching!. Kids always seem to wait until the last minute Lol. My kid does the same thing to me, sometimes. I’m hoping I can put another video together this week so be sure to subscribe. 😊
Señora, primera vez, que hago yo. Anoche hice 1 para banda y 1 para fotbol americano. Las hice yo sola y quedaron hermosas. Y hoy m levanto y la encontre. Ahora ya sabre como hacerlas mejor. Gracias le agradezco mil. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️
I'm glad to hear that you found the tutorial easy to follow, and I appreciate your compliment about the camera angle. Adding a braided ribbon sounds like a lovely idea for your granddaughter's mum! It can add a unique touch. If you have any questions or need further guidance, please don't hesitate to ask. I wish you the best of luck with your project, and I'm sure your granddaughter will be thrilled with her mum
You’re welcome! They can be so much fun to make. I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. I have a few other videos on mums. Be sure to check them out.
i live up north and my craft stores do not carry this ribbon on hand. only the silky poly ribbon. Do you have anywhere perhaps I could buy thats not in bulk? Thank you. wanting to make some for coachs and some athlete gifts. LOVE these and thank you
Hello and welcome! Hobby Lobby and Michaels sells them by the strand. They should have an online store. You can also try this other online store. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! www.homecomingsupplies.com/
Hello! I’m sorry, I can’t remember the exact number. For a ribbon that wide, I would start by cutting 3 or 4 pieces 10.5” long and see if they fit snug before doing the whole chain.
This is helpful but I have a question, if trying to make the diamond back chain but my ribbon is 1 1/2 inches, according to how your formula for the length to width ratio is does that mean I have to cut 12 1/2” long strips?
Hello and welcome! Sorry for the day late response. I’ve been trying to locate my chart as it’s been a while and haven’t found it, yet. Try 11 3/4". I just made a new video. ruclips.net/video/1C22DOXZ0eM/видео.html
Hi. How do you secure the letters to the ribbon? The one I purchased from someone, the letters are peeling off the ribbon and my son hasn’t used the mum yet but I dont know how to make sure they stay on. Wasn’t sure if fabric glue or a kind of spray?
@@ambarhernandez5647 - If you need it in a few hours, I would use the hot glue gun. I’ve used it many times and it’s always stayed for me. If you don’t need it today, then yes you can use the E6000 tube. Thanks for watching! Hope this helps!
Some girls like hanging them on their bedroom walls for display but If you want to keep them dust free, you can hang them on a metal hanger and place a plastic dry cleaning bag over them. I always bend the sides of a metal hanger all the way down. You can also bend the hanging part if needed. I slide the mum in through the Mum pin. Hope that make sense. Maybe I’ can do a video. 😊. Thanks for watching! GREAT question!
Welcome Libby! I’m not sure which one you’re talking about. Please click below the video title where it says “more”. There’s a chart that shows sizes and length.
Hi Jessica! I’m so glad it helped. I don’t have that specific measurement in my chart. I would try 4 1/2”. Start by cutting 3-4 strips first to make sure they work before doing the whole braid. Thanks for watching.
Please, what is the average number of ribbons I should purchase for the all the style and sizes you made I love your tutoring because you explained well and didn’t rush showing us how to make it them. Thank you so much for your efforts.
Thank you, Sandra! Glad to hear it was helpful. I will post details below. Thanks for watching. Diamond back chain: 16 orange strips - 5/8” wide X 5.5” long 15 white strips - 5/8” wide X 5.5” long --------------------- Heart Chain: Base blue ribbon - 7/8” wide X 18” long 8 blue strips - 7/8” wide X 7” long 2 strips - 7/8” wide X 7” long --------------------- Down Arrow Chain: Base blue ribbon- 18” long 6 blue strips - 1 5/16” wide X 2 1/2” long 7 silver strips - 1 1/4” wide X 2 1/2” long --------------------- Diamond Name Chain Base blue Ribbon - 7/8” wide X 19” long 6 blue strips - 1 5/16” wide X 3” long 6 orange strips - 1 3/8” wide X 3” long -------------------- Loop Chain Base orange ribbon - 7/8” wide X 20” long 5 White strips - 9/16” wide X 5 1/2” long 6 Blue strips - 7/8” wide X 5 1/2” long 6 Silver strips - 5/8” wide X 5 1/2” long 3 Orange strips - 5/8” wide 5 1/2” long
Hi Casey! Hot glue will also work with most of these. There are times certain things take a little longer with the glue gun vs. the stapler. Also, depending on what you’re doing, always test one out. Sometimes, the glue will leave a wet spot on some ribbons. If those spots are hidden, then there shouldn’t be an issue. Thanks for watching!
Britt, you can find these letters and numbers in the scrapbooking section. They have adhesive in the back but I still use hot glue for reinforcement. Thanks for watching!
Hello Mizz MuhRee! I have a few links in the description area of my video. Also, If you live in San Antonio, there’s a store front called Travis wholesale I like. There’s also a place I recently found online called Sale Place. 0360f65.netsolstores.com. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!
Hi Miriam! You should be able to see it in my video. I used a few different ones. It’s acétate satin and polyester satin. Thanks for watching! Be sure and watch my other mum videos listed in my channel.
I usually did 5.5” long for a 5/8” wide ribbon with no issues. What type of ribbon are you using? I’m going to see what ribbons I currently have and try and do a separate tutorial for different widths.
Glenda, most of the ribbons are ACETATE satin or POLYESTER satin. The other 2 are decorative. Glitter is polyester and silver is polypropylene/polyester. Thanks for watching! 😊
The homecoming "mum" began as a sweet Texan token of affection given to a girl by her date in honor of the high school homecoming football game and surrounding events. Often in-season during the early fall months in the USA, specifically the state of Texas, chrysanthemums became the unofficial flower of high school homecoming events. A boy would accent a simple bloom with a few ribbons or adornments and give it to a date who would proudly wear the floral brooch to the homecoming game or dance. mums grew in popularity throughout the latter half of the 20th century, the tradition spread into neighboring states. as popularity grew, so did the average size of a mum. By the 1980s and '90s, mums became increasingly elaborate, and real chrysanthemum blooms were replaced with artificial flowers in varying shades, carefully selected to match school colors. Rather than attempt to pin the larger arrangements to their clothing, some young women wear their mums around their necks. Girls now make their own mums and wear them or gift them as well. Hope this helps! 😊. Thanks for watching!
For more *Diamond Back Chain sizes* , check out this video posting 10/2/23 @ 8 am (CST). ruclips.net/video/1C22DOXZ0eM/видео.html
I know it’s mum season 2023 now and I’ve had a few questions about the diamond back chain. I’m going to see what size ribbons I currently have and will do several sizes in a separate video. I will get back as soon as I see what I have. 9/26/23.
I totally love ur video . I would love to know how long to make the diamond chain wider 😢
I actually just got done filming 3 more sizes and 2 other additional chains. I just need to edit my video and I will post it. Hopefully, in the next couple of days. Stay tuned!
My video with size chart is scheduled for Mon 10/2 at 8 am (CST)
Love them all thank you ❤❤❤
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
What a GREAT VIDEO!!! This was so helpful for a first timer like me!!
So happy to hear. Thanks for watching, Joyce! Hoping to get another video out soon.
Wow!!! These are so beautiful and easy for beginners such as myself. THANK YOU🙏🙏
Thank you! They really are easy and always add a nice accent piece to the mums.
Hi there! I'm your neighbor from Corpus Christi here lol and I just have to say your tutorial was absolutely perfect! You simplified everything so well & are very well spoken! Thank you so much for making this video. You're a life saver. 💗
Welcome, fellow Texan! 😁. This makes me happy to hear. Thanks for your support!
I love it that you are so detailed in creating all these braids for us, the not so crafty!! I love how simple you explain it!! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much!! Makes me happy to hear it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Thanks a million for this video!! I really appreciate it! This is my first time to make a homecoming mum and I am feeling overwhelmed. Your instructions are easy to understand and have made me feel like I can do this! I also love that you are a fellow NEISD parent. (My kids go to Reagan)
Thanks, Betsy and welcome! Glad to hear it was helpful. They can look overwhelming sometimes but once you break everything down, you will see how easy they really are. Always happy to see people from NEISD! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this video. My daughter tells me the last min. So I’m desperate for last min ideas. Thank youuuu
You’re welcome and thank you for watching!. Kids always seem to wait until the last minute Lol. My kid does the same thing to me, sometimes. I’m hoping I can put another video together this week so be sure to subscribe. 😊
Thank you so much for the simplistic explanation ❤
You're welcome 😊
First time making these with my girls.! Thank you so much. It looks so intimidating to even Try but wow, simply explained and beautiful art.!
Thank you! So glad to hear it helped. Have fun with your girls!
By far the best, most informative video. You're a Godsend come Homecoming time.
Thank you so much. Makes me happy to hear.
Thank you so much. Easy directions and clear instructions. ❤
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this tutorial!
You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching! 😊
This video was PERFECT!! Thank you so much!!
You’re welcome, Amanda! Glad to hear it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Love this! Thank you so much!
You’re welcome and thanks for watching! 😊
This was great and super helpful! Thank you!
You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching! 😊
I'm very happy to see this.learning a lot from. You
I’m so happy to hear my videos are helping. Thank you! I appreciate you watching!
Thank you so much. These are great tutorials.
You’re welcome, Jacqueline! I’m glad they were helpful. Hope to get more out soon! Thanks for watching!
Can’t wait to try them
Awesome! Have fun with it! Thanks for watching!
Wow. All of that is so cute. Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome and thank you for watching! 😊
LOVED ALL THE BEAUTIFUL IDEAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Christine! I appreciate you watching!
Beautiful ❤
Thank you! 😊
Those are super creative and unique!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed them.
Thank you so much!!! This was a huge help!!
I’m so glad to hear I was able to help. Thank you for watching. I appreciate the support. 😊
Amazing beautiful work. Thanks so much for this video.
You’re welcome. Thank you for watching!
Great instructions. Thank you!
You’re welcome, Kellie! Thanks for watching! 😊
Well explained! Thank you...👍
Thank You and thanks for watching! I appreciate it. 😊
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing
Thanks, Cathy! Thank you for watching! 😊
Perfect ! Awesome! Everything was great, thank you for sharing 🤩
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching! 😊
Outstanding! Thank you
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Let me know if you had a favorite. :)
Great work
Thanks Carol! 😊
Thank you so much for this great tutorial.
You’re welcome and thank YOU for watching! 😊
Awesomeness. Thanks for your tutorials.
You’re welcome and thank you for watching! Which chain or braid was your favorite? Have a great weekend!
I love this video!! It was so helpful!!!
Thank you! I’m so glad to hear
Señora, primera vez, que hago yo. Anoche hice 1 para banda y 1 para fotbol americano. Las hice yo sola y quedaron hermosas. Y hoy m levanto y la encontre. Ahora ya sabre como hacerlas mejor. Gracias le agradezco mil. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️
Bien venida! Que bueno que me encontro. Muchas gracias!
@@RoseOatley ha usted gracias, Dios le bendiga.
These are awesome!
Thank you and thanks for watching! 😊
I loved this video , you're awesome. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome and Thank YOU for watching! That makes me happy to hear. ❤️
Thank you very creative and helpful. God bless.
You’re welcome and Thank you for watching. I’m glad to hear it helped. Have a blessed day!
Very well explained
Thank you and thank you for watching! 😊
Thank you so much for making this video it was a huge help. I learned a lot!
You’re welcome! So glad to hear it was helpful. I hope to make a few more soon. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for making this video!
You’re welcome! I was happy to do it. Thanks for watching. It’s viewers like you who motivate me. 😊
many thanks!
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching! 😊
Thank you soooo much!!!!
You’re very welcome!
Great video! I will share this video with my students. We are learning to make Homecoming Mums. Thank you!
How fun! Please do. Thanks for watching! 😊
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I love these ideas!!! I’m not crafty but, I think I can make some of these lol. Wonderful video ☺️
Thanks, Angela! Have fun making them and thanks for watching! 😊
Wow so easy to follow; your camera is at the perfect angle 🎉🎉🎉I’ll be making my granddaughters homecoming mum and wanted to add a braided ribbon ❤
I'm glad to hear that you found the tutorial easy to follow, and I appreciate your compliment about the camera angle. Adding a braided ribbon sounds like a lovely idea for your granddaughter's mum! It can add a unique touch. If you have any questions or need further guidance, please don't hesitate to ask. I wish you the best of luck with your project, and I'm sure your granddaughter will be thrilled with her mum
Love your chains really pretty. Thank you so much for sharing. Lenore Ybarra
Thank you, Lenore and thanks for watching! 😊
Making my first mum ever for my son's girl friend. This definitely helps thank you
So glad, Martha! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much. I have just started learning how to make mum’s. You have made it easy and funny for me..Again thank you so much!!!
You’re welcome! They can be so much fun to make. I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. I have a few other videos on mums. Be sure to check them out.
Love the video, thank you so much, all the ribbons I needed in one video! Excellent work!
You’re very welcome and Thank you, Edna! I appreciate you watching!
😳😱exactly what I needed 😉🙃🙂
Awesome! Right timing then. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching! 😊
i live up north and my craft stores do not carry this ribbon on hand. only the silky poly ribbon. Do you have anywhere perhaps I could buy thats not in bulk? Thank you. wanting to make some for coachs and some athlete gifts. LOVE these and thank you
Hello and welcome! Hobby Lobby and Michaels sells them by the strand. They should have an online store. You can also try this other online store.
Hope this helps. Thanks for watching! www.homecomingsupplies.com/
how long do the pieces of ribbon have to be for the diamond backchain if i only have 1.5 inch wide ribbon? great video btw!
Hello! I’m sorry, I can’t remember the exact number. For a ribbon that wide, I would start by cutting 3 or 4 pieces 10.5” long and see if they fit snug before doing the whole chain.
I just made a new video. Try 11 3/4". ruclips.net/video/1C22DOXZ0eM/видео.html
Great
Thank you!
Great tutorials, thank you
Thanks Veronica! Have fun creating! I also just posted a new video for mums and garters mums. Be sure to check it out 😊
We used to make gum wrapper chains the same way, when I was in elementary school
Wow! That sounds amazing and very creative. ❤️
❤❤❤
Thank you so much
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching! 😊
This is helpful but I have a question, if trying to make the diamond back chain but my ribbon is 1 1/2 inches, according to how your formula for the length to width ratio is does that mean I have to cut 12 1/2” long strips?
Hello and welcome! Sorry for the day late response. I’ve been trying to locate my chart as it’s been a while and haven’t found it, yet. Try 11 3/4". I just made a new video. ruclips.net/video/1C22DOXZ0eM/видео.html
Hello, this is my first time making a mum. Are all of your ribbons acetate? I want to make the arrow chain.
Most are except for the decorative ones like the glitter ones, etc. for the Arrow chain the silver one wasn’t acetate if I recall correctly.
Hi. How do you secure the letters to the ribbon? The one I purchased from someone, the letters are peeling off the ribbon and my son hasn’t used the mum yet but I dont know how to make sure they stay on. Wasn’t sure if fabric glue or a kind of spray?
Hi Amber! I use my glue gun. You can also use E6000 glue. Sometimes I cut my own letters on my Silhouette using decal vinyl.
@@RoseOatley thank you for your response. Would I use the tube of E6000? And would that dry in a few hours?
@@ambarhernandez5647 - If you need it in a few hours, I would use the hot glue gun. I’ve used it many times and it’s always stayed for me. If you don’t need it today, then yes you can use the E6000 tube. Thanks for watching! Hope this helps!
How do you store the mums after homecoming and year after year?
Some girls like hanging them on their bedroom walls for display but If you want to keep them dust free, you can hang them on a metal hanger and place a plastic dry cleaning bag over them.
I always bend the sides of a metal hanger all the way down. You can also bend the hanging part if needed. I slide the mum in through the Mum pin. Hope that make sense. Maybe I’ can do a video. 😊.
Thanks for watching! GREAT question!
Most of my robins 1 1/2 or 7/8. In fact I bought the 7/8 for braids. How long do I cut them?
Welcome Libby! I’m not sure which one you’re talking about. Please click below the video title where it says “more”. There’s a chart that shows sizes and length.
First time making a mum. Thank you so much! You made it easy to follow. Do you know the length to cut for 9/16in ribbon?
Hi Jessica! I’m so glad it helped.
I don’t have that specific measurement in my chart. I would try 4 1/2”. Start by cutting 3-4 strips first to make sure they work before doing the whole braid. Thanks for watching.
Please, what is the average number of ribbons I should purchase for the all the style and sizes you made
I love your tutoring because you explained well and didn’t rush showing us how to make it them. Thank you so much for your efforts.
Thank you, Sandra! Glad to hear it was helpful. I will post details below. Thanks for watching.
Diamond back chain:
16 orange strips - 5/8” wide X 5.5” long
15 white strips - 5/8” wide X 5.5” long
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Heart Chain:
Base blue ribbon - 7/8” wide X 18” long
8 blue strips - 7/8” wide X 7” long
2 strips - 7/8” wide X 7” long
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Down Arrow Chain:
Base blue ribbon- 18” long
6 blue strips - 1 5/16” wide X 2 1/2” long
7 silver strips - 1 1/4” wide X 2 1/2” long
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Diamond Name Chain
Base blue Ribbon - 7/8” wide X 19” long
6 blue strips - 1 5/16” wide X 3” long
6 orange strips - 1 3/8” wide X 3” long
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Loop Chain
Base orange ribbon - 7/8” wide X 20” long
5 White strips - 9/16” wide X 5 1/2” long
6 Blue strips - 7/8” wide X 5 1/2” long
6 Silver strips - 5/8” wide X 5 1/2” long
3 Orange strips - 5/8” wide 5 1/2” long
@@RoseOatley Thank you very much!
Where do you purchase your ribbon from?
Usually Hobby Lobby, Michaels or Travis Wholesale
Can you hot glue instead of staple?
Hi Casey! Hot glue will also work with most of these. There are times certain things take a little longer with the glue gun vs. the stapler. Also, depending on what you’re doing, always test one out. Sometimes, the glue will leave a wet spot on some ribbons. If those spots are hidden, then there shouldn’t be an issue. Thanks for watching!
What do you use for the letters and numbers?
Britt, you can find these letters and numbers in the scrapbooking section. They have adhesive in the back but I still use hot glue for reinforcement. Thanks for watching!
Would you happen to have a cheap website to buy these ribbons at?
Hello Mizz MuhRee! I have a few links in the description area of my video.
Also, If you live in San Antonio, there’s a store front called Travis wholesale I like. There’s also a place I recently found online called Sale Place. 0360f65.netsolstores.com. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!
@@RoseOatley I do live in San Antonio! Thank you. I went to lettys and it’s too expensive.
I’m not familiar with Letty’s but give these a try. Hopefully, they’ll be more reasonable for you.
where can i buy or find a bulk of ribbon at a good price? where do you find yours?
You can try cheerbowsupply.com.
Rose Oatley thank you! love your vids!
what is the specific ribbon called?
Hi Miriam! You should be able to see it in my video. I used a few different ones. It’s acétate satin and polyester satin. Thanks for watching! Be sure and watch my other mum videos listed in my channel.
Pretty young Hispanic lady
Thanks, Abel! You made my day! 😉
Im dping the diamondback chain but once i have it all done they seem tp be slidding out of each other...help what am i doing wrpng
What size are you using? They should all fit pretty snug. If not, it’s possible your ribbon may be too long.
@@RoseOatley 5/8 and 5 inchs long
I usually did 5.5” long for a 5/8” wide ribbon with no issues. What type of ribbon are you using? I’m going to see what ribbons I currently have and try and do a separate tutorial for different widths.
@RoseOatley its polyester does it have to be satin..only because it keeps the shape
Acetate and polyester satin are good ones.
Are all ribbons silk?
Glenda, most of the ribbons are ACETATE satin or POLYESTER satin. The other 2 are decorative. Glitter is polyester and silver is polypropylene/polyester.
Thanks for watching! 😊
@RoseOatley hi I am doing the one of the chains but my ribbon seems to be sliding out from each other..what am I doing wrong??
I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I have 7/8 in ribbon and I cut them 7 1/2 inches long. I can not get them to fit into one another. Please help😢
Which chain are you working on?
I just made a new video. ruclips.net/video/1C22DOXZ0eM/видео.html
my ribbon is not staying😢
What chain and sizes are you using?
What is a homecoming mum used for? I've never heard of anything like this...🤷🏻♀️
The homecoming "mum" began as a sweet Texan token of affection given to a girl by her date in honor of the high school homecoming football game and surrounding events. Often in-season during the early fall months in the USA, specifically the state of Texas, chrysanthemums became the unofficial flower of high school homecoming events. A boy would accent a simple bloom with a few ribbons or adornments and give it to a date who would proudly wear the floral brooch to the homecoming game or dance. mums grew in popularity throughout the latter half of the 20th century, the tradition spread into neighboring states. as popularity grew, so did the average size of a mum. By the 1980s and '90s, mums became increasingly elaborate, and real chrysanthemum blooms were replaced with artificial flowers in varying shades, carefully selected to match school colors. Rather than attempt to pin the larger arrangements to their clothing, some young women wear their mums around their necks. Girls now make their own mums and wear them or gift them as well. Hope this helps! 😊. Thanks for watching!
Awesome instructions. Thank you
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!