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DIY: Family Reunion Ribbons

Get creative this year with your family reunion!

It’s soon to be full on summer time, and typically that means a family reunion is on the schedule. Are you planning one this year? Here are some quick tips to help get the ball rolling.

invitations to your family reunion personalized with custom ribbon rollsDon’t forget to send out the invitations!
With this as probably the easiest step, make sure it’s done first and you don’t miss anyone. Make these invitations inviting and super special by including personalized ribbons. Simply print up your invitations however you would like and wrap a length of ribbon from a ribbon roll that has been customized with the family name or motto and the date of the party. Choose from almost any color and make it part of your theme.
Don’t want a traditional invitation? Try using a custom badge ribbon imprinted with all the details. Most of our ribbons can be printed with your choice of text or logos. Simply provide all the party instructions and details and choose your favorite color.

Badge ribbons are also a great way to identify people. Start with name badges so everyone won’t be guessing people’s names all day and attach badge ribbons to familiarize each other with how they are related. Create custom ribbons with words like cousin, aunt, sister or simply choose a last name to indicate which family line they originate from.

badge ribbons to help others at your family reunion know how they are connected

Another fun way to get people excited for the reunion is to personalize a custom ribbon roll with the family crest or use tartan colors. Even if you’ve never had a family crest, create your own and get it printed on a colorful ribbon. Use these wonderful ribbon rolls for decorations on tables, chairs and anywhere else you can come up with. Even tie them around favors for each guest to take home.

Rosette ribbons can also play an important part of your family reunion. Order each rosette with a title, placement or create your own custom rosette to present to winners of games and events that are held during your reunion. Give a rosette to everyone that participates or choose winners.

candy medals using personalized ribbon rolls for lanyardsDon’t forget to involve the kids in all the fun. From may poles using ribbon rolls to personal ribbon wands there’s a ribbon for everything. Here’s a cute idea: make kid awards using personalized ribbon rolls fashioned into a lanyard with a candy bar attached at the end for a medal. Choose any candy and any ribbon and make sure all participants get this coveted award.

 

No matter your ribbon choice, be sure to make this family reunion a memorable one with your own personalization. From names and dates to themes and mottos, the sky is really the limit here. Make it your own and have some fun. But don’t forget the sun block!

5 Ways to Personalize Your Graduation

Graduation season is upon us!
Are you looking for ways to make it a little more personal?

Typically graduation ceremonies are done en masse, but are usually followed by a more personalized celebration or party. Here are some simple ways to add your own flair to your graduate’s shindig!

badge ribbons and award ribbons used for graduation achiements and announcementsFor all those little graduates out there, such as those graduating from preschool or even middle school, who are not getting any sort of degree, acknowledge them with a personalized badge or award ribbon. Choose from a variety of colors to match school colors or the graduate’s favorite color and then customize the ribbon with graphics and text. This is a simple blue badge ribbon with vertical text, but choose a ribbon that will match your graduate.

Another great idea for using badge ribbons is to use them as a non-traditional invitation or announcement. Simply create this as a custom ribbon with imprinted text. Choose your color and add a saying or quote. Add a graduation graphic and the graduate’s name and the date of the ceremony. These are sure to stand out and make your graduate feel extra special.

ribbon lei using personalized ribbon rollsRecently it has become traditional to acknowledge graduates with a lei or floral arrangement that they can wear. Make this a lasting gift with personalized ribbon rolls.

Making a ribbon lei is easy if you have the right tools. Make these leis extra special by customizing the ribbon rolls with dates and names. Also choose colors that match either the graduate’s outfit or school’s color motif. Make sure your ribbon rolls are the same length for this project.

Start with either sewing thread or embroidery floss measured to the desired length of the lei and add about two inches. Next, grab your personalized ribbon rolls. This version of a lei is great using two widths of ribbons. Simply lay the smaller ribbon on top of the larger and match up one of the edges. This creates a layered look and is sure to impress once the lei is complete. Start your thread with an anchor by either using a small bead or a large knot. Simply start sewing the two ribbons together by using a running stitch as close to the edge as possible. As you use this running stitch, gently pull the ribbons down the thread to “scrunch” them together creating a ruffle look. Just keep up the running stitch and the “scrunching” method until your lei is as long as you need it. Once this is complete, tie the two ends of the thread together. This can then be hidden by a simple bow tied at the ends or by pushing the ruffles together.

personalized ribbon rolls around swiss roll cakesHere’s a simple way to add ribbon to the party’s décor! Tie small strips of ribbon around rolled wafer cookies or small Swiss roll cakes. These are meant to look like a rolled up diploma or certificate. What a fun and simple idea!

 

Needing a decoration that will really stand out? This ribbon topiary is sure to do the trick!

Graduation Party Ribbon Topiary using personalized ribbon rolls Choose several different ribbon rolls. Use dates on one, names on another and even go with just the colors. You can even use different width to provide a little more depth. Don’t over do the variety, but it is key to make this project truly unique. Find a foam or floral ball and dress pins. You will also want a small dowel or a pencil works well. Finally, you will need a base such as a vase, pot or other similar stand that can hold rocks or trinkets to hold the topiary upright.

First, take the ribbon rolls and cut them into about four inch strips. The more strips you have the more the larger the topiary will look. Then start rolling the ribbons so the ends meet. Secure these together with a pin and push it securely onto the foam ball. Just keep this up until the entire ball is covered. Make sure to stagger the ribbons and colors and alternate directions the ribbons are being placed to give it a fluffy look. Add a finishing touch with a bow on the pencil or dowel that has the graduation date.

Personalized ribbons are here to make your life easier!
Choose your colors and text today to make these fabulous graduation ideas!

Unique Wedding Ribbons

Wedding season is quickly approaching once again!
Are you ready for your special day?

There are so many things to anticipate and plan for when dealing with wedding preparations. From the cake to invitations to decorations, don’t fall short on your details when making everything perfect for that big day. There are so many ways to incorporate personalized ribbons and identification into most details of the day. Here are some great ways to use some of our products in ways that you haven’t yet considered!

We all know that ribbon rolls are great for so many uses. From decorations to invitations to even the cake, ribbon rolls are very versatile!

diy award ribbons wedding personalized ribbons full color custom ribbon

Use these full color ribbons for almost anything at any wedding! As a simple invitations, these ribbons can be customized with dates, names and other information a images. Use these as place holders during dinner or at your reception. Have a contest for the best dressed or the best dancer. Make up your own custom ribbons or simply go for imprinted place ribbons.

rosette ribbons for a themed wedding personalize and customize ribbon

 

 

Now here’s an idea that most people don’t think about. Order a custom rosette ribbon with your date, names and any other details you want to include. These can be given away as trinkets to commemorate the day or even worn by members of your wedding party instead of boutonnieres or other flowers. Rosette ribbons can also be used as place markers for seating arrangements or for a unique decoration for themed weddings.

 

lanyards and badge holders for weddings find your name and find your table

 

Looking for that one creative way to help your guests find their place at the table? This unique idea incorporates custom lanyards and name badges. While this shows the place settings hanging from trees for the guests to find their names, they may also be spread out on a table. Simply choose a lanyard in your wedding colors and grab a handy badge holder to display people’s names and seating placements.

 

Whatever your choice, remember that ribbon rolls are great, but not everything.
Use most any personalized ribbon for your big day and make it one to remember!

Ribbon Roll Decorating

Here is a small collection of five different ideas for decorating with ribbon rolls.

While a ribbon roll can be ordered with custom printing, such as names, dates or sayings, plain ribbon rolls will also work for decorating with most of these crafts. Each idea is simple, yet elegant and will add class and style to any surrounding.

decorating with custom ribbon rollsRibbon rolls are a quick accessory in decorating by adding to any candle or vase. Simply tie your favorite color ribbon or style of ribbon around the base, middle or tip of a vase or candle holder to add your own special flair!

 

 

Decorating with custom ribbon rollsHere’s an idea. Do you have multiple pair of sunglasses that keep getting tossed into a corner of the room or onto a table just to get scuffed up? Try making this easy sunglasses hanging board. Super easy and wonderfully colorful. This is sure to liven up any living space!

 

 

decorating with custom ribbon rollsTired of your old shabby lamp shades? Give them an updated look by decorating with a quick couple of ribbon rolls. Choose complimenting colors and weave them into or around the used, faded lamp shade. The weave can be of your own creating or follow this simple pattern.

 

 

decorating with custom ribbon rollsWhat a cute and charming way to hang your pictures. Update your walls with fresh picture frames and ribbon rolls to hang them. Or, create your own pictures or updated photos of your loved ones. This one is just as easy as it sounds. Simply attach the desired ribbon to the back of your frame and use the ribbon to hang the frame on the wall.

 

 

decorating with custom ribbon rollsThis is a another great idea to update picture frames around the house. This is especially fun if the ribbon roll is customized with names or dates. Did you have your wedding announcement framed? If so, tie a ribbon around it with your and your spouse’s names on it, or the date you got married. What about baby pictures? Use the child’s birthday on your custom ribbon roll.

 

Whatever you decide to do with them, ribbon rolls are a great and creative way to freshen up your décor around the house. Use it on frames, lamps and any other accessory you can find. But, most importantly, make it your own and have fun!

Donation Spotlight: Classical Conversations

Another year and what a great way to start it out! Coller Industries is happy to say that we enjoy giving back to our community. And what better way to do that than with a donation of goods. This time around we are highlighting Classical Conversations.

Classical Conversations Logo“At Classical Conversations, we believe that every child is uniquely and wonderfully made. Classical Conversations exists to assist homeschooling parents in educating their children,” said Lynne Roberts, Challenge B Director, with Classical Conversations. “We believe there are three keys to a great education: the classical model of learning, taught within the framework of a Christ-centered worldview, in a supportive community.”

Homeschooling is a journey. Classical Conversations is with you every step of the way from little scribblers to the middle school years all the way through to graduation.

Roberts said, “We believe in cultivating great conversations. Nelson Mandela said, ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ Through our challenge programs, we give the students an opportunity to become lifelong learners and lovers of God’s creation.”

Classical Conversations empowers parents to establish local communities in which parents and students meet once a week during the school year. Each community also consists of programs led by a trained parent-director.

victory torch triple streamer stock rosette ribbonsSeven award ribbons were donated from Personalized Ribbons. Each ribbon will be awarded to eighth grade students who have participated in a science fair. Each student will present a hypothesis, procedure, results/conclusions and a research paper. In addition, they will present their findings by giving an oral presentation along with a science fair board. Each presentation will be given to the entire Classical Conversation St. Petersburg community, about 130 people.

As we have strive to keep busy in our communities, donations have truly set Coller Industries apart. And the best part is that we get to help and participate in extraordinary events such as this science fair!