Orange and black. No matter where or when we see it, the classic color pair immediately conjures up Halloween. But let’s go outside the pumpkin. Let’s freshen up your Halloween decor. Let’s open the door to other colors calling trick or treat on October 31st!
Here at the Cottage, we love the zesty vibrancy of puckish purple and slimy lime green. Together, alone or mixed with orange and black, they provide contrast and distinction making your projects stand out. A trick to combining colors and patterns is to use one dominant tone or style and mix it with lesser quantities of one or two others. Using equal amounts of three colors or patterns can work, but a more asymmetrical approach is generally more lively.
So pick one or two of the ribbons below to highlight in your designs, blending them in or as the focal point with trusted partners orange and black. You’ll delight all the ghosts, goblins, witches and warlocks lucky enough to experience your creations. (Humans are a bonus!)
Just click the pictures (or links) to see all the details for each ribbon and to purchase. Don’t forget, we have many more choices waiting for you in the shop’s Halloween craft room! And if it’s a bargain you’re looking for, check our sale page. Everyday there’s a varied selection!
First up: A ribbon of bright purple faux linen with rustic black lines in a hand-drawn style, trimmed with a fuzzy lime green chenille .
Add pizzazz with this lime green linen look with striking purple glitter and bright orange stripes, trimmed with purple metallic thread.
Here’s a standout! Bold purple, orange, and black in juxtaposed geometrics trimmed and lined with metallic lime green.
Peer deep into the many windows of Halloween! Cats, bats, spiders and webs, ghosts, pumpkins and haunted houses waiting – and watching – for you.
Purple mixes in perfect harmony with orange and black in a woven check.
Flash and dazzle! Party-time glitter accents of purple and orange stand out against purple and black faux linen in this terrific trio. From left to right, “A Ghostly Tie”, “Happy Batty Halloween” and “Wizard’s Regimental Stripe”.
Or say Happy Batty Halloween in lime!
Checks or stripes? Which is your favorite?
Lime and purple and orange, oh my! Don’t miss out on our magical Midnight ribbon.
Here’s a large and fluffy bow to inspire you to make your own Christmas decor bows! We used around five yards of two ribbons to make a 12″ wide bow with eight loops of each ribbon. At this size, the bow could be used by itself, as a tree topper or a dominant element on a 24″ wreath. We have lots of suggestions for ribbon combinations so scroll through the pictures for ribbons to match your color scheme. See the links below each picture or visit the entire shop!
We choose a brightly glittering red and lime green diamond patterned along with a traditional Christmas red velvet. To make it easy to tighten and hold the center firmly, we used a chenille pipe cleaner to tie the bow, The pipe cleaner also allows you to freely adjust and rearrange the bow if desired. Our shop has Christmas velvets in over 20 colors, width and styles so you’re not limited to red!
Give your fall decor and wreaths an unexpected twist with teal or turquoise accents! It’s a fresh way to add another color to the fall palette, adding a touch of contrast without clashing. So many oranges and coppers can provide sparkle while the right shade of green keeps the teal in the family. See our complete fall selection or visit the entire shop!
Divinely Royal in Natural Tan, Three Smiling Scarecrows on Teal, Harvest Gingham
Divinely Royal in Copper Metallic, Teal Wheelbarrow of Pumpkins
Vintage Teal Truck of Pumpkins, Orange Crinkled Taffeta
The ever classic houndstooth pattern rendered in black and white marries traditional with modern graphic sensibilities making it one of the most versatile ribbons we offer. Sophisticated for the most modern and edgy designs, yet comfortable with country and farmhouse styles. Those taken with the MacKenzie-Childs™ look can use this for a twist on the usual checkerboard pattern. Choose from all our current houndstooth ribbons for the width and size perfect for you!
Each holiday season, a new design or color combination dominates the year’s decor.
Will it be a year of rustic simplicity? Are sophisticated textures and elegant design leading the pack? How about styles with the nontraditional colors and space age designs of the 50’s and early 60″?
Will romantic Victorian make a comeback? Maybe playful designs with bold graphics? Often traditional themes get tweaked, identifying them with a particular style or era.
Still, one design remains unstoppable and highly sought after, year after year: the classic of classics, Buffalo Plaid ribbon.
The classic look of gingham meets the ever-popular combination of red and black. Versatile and easy to use, Cabin Check and Mini Check both come in two widths, 1 1/2″ and 2 1/2″. Perfect for lodge inspired designs or for a buffalo plaid look with a lighter feel than our flannel plaids! “Check” out all our red and black checks and plaids or visit the entire shop!
Cabin Check, 2 1/2″ width, 3 yard length or 25 yard roll
Cabin check 1 1/2″ width, 3 yard length or 25 yard roll
Autumn leaves are falling! Try matching the homespun look of Durand’s trees with the copper glitter elegance of Eris or the friendly Jack O’lanterns of Deeke. See our complete fall selection or visit the entire shop!
Ribbons gone wild! Running amuck during their photography session and trying to upset the entire shoot! Proof that cats cause trouble wherever they are…those other ribbons were perfectly well behaved until Spooky showed up! Oh well, Halloween is a time for some fun and they all calmed down quickly! Check out all our fun loving and maybe better behaved Halloween ribbons or visit the entire shop!
