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Understanding the Social Effect of Ribbons

From awareness and awards to wedding and event decorations, all ribbons have one thing in common: they create a social atmosphere. Ribbons are a perfect way to create fun. Whether it be part of a craft project or using them for decorations at your next party, they inevitably accomplish the same things. They drive your need to socialize. And this is an important aspect of ribbons.

To understand why all ribbons are social, ask yourself the following questions.

finding the social aspect and necessity in your ribbon usage

First, picture the world without ribbons. Now ask yourself why this would affect you and how it would impact your social life. Perhaps it doesn’t affect your daily life, but the overall quality of life would diminish. We don’t mean to state that without ribbons life is pointless. We only mean to state that ribbons spice up our lives. Take gift giving into consideration. What is your reaction to a present that isn’t wrapped? We all want to receive a beautifully packaged gift because we all want to feel appreciated. In this case, the social need for ribbons is to make someone feel special.

The next question you should ask yourself is where you would be at any given event without ribbons. Most events have decorations for the tables, backdrops and other pieces to get attention. Without ribbons, how would these social events look? No bright colors or fun ornamentation would make for a boring party. Yes, the disco ball would still be there, but what about the streamers and table runners? Ribbons make a party more social and exciting.

Another question you need to ask is how you would feel about excelling at a sporting event or academic achievement and not receiving any recognition. Without badge ribbons or award ribbons, we would all feel a bit left out, possibly even that it was a waste of our time from the get-go for even participating. Ribbons fill that social recognition that we all crave.

Other ribbon uses include a variety of arts and craft projects, commemorations, and ribbon-cutting ceremonies. They are also presented to honor service members as well as given or worn as symbols for causes and issue awareness.

So, join in on the fun! Ribbons are entertaining, cheerful, fascinating and they create the perfect finishing touch for projects, crafts and any event. Make your life social and full of ribbons today!

9 Perfectly Creative Projects

There are so many creative projects out there for ribbons! What happens to these projects when you add a bit of personalization?

Too often we’ve all seen personalized and custom ribbons used in the same boring ways. Now, that isn’t to say that using these wonderful ribbons in traditional ways is wrong, but today we’d like to explore the less known. Let’s look at a few ways we can add some extra pizzazz to your custom ribbons!

Yes, there is the age-old wrapping with ribbon that has a custom message. And traditionally these are given during the holidays. But they aren’t the only reason to have personalized ribbons around. So, what else can you do with personalized ribbons?

Let’s flow with the holiday theme for a moment!

How about personalized ornament projects? Look how great these are by adding a special holiday message to them! And don’t stick with Christmas. These are great for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day or Easter holidays. Use them as decorations all year round!

Other great holiday ribbon projects include: seasonal and holiday wreaths and greeting cards! Again, don’t limit yourself to the traditional Christmas stuff. These are both great projects for birthdays, anniversaries and any other special occasion throughout the year.

Truly, personalized ribbons make everything better!

What about children’s toys? When was the last time your little one asked for a fairy wand? While traditionally these are used for weddings or May Day activities, any child would love running around with their name on ribbons streaming behind them! And don’t limit it to names. Make them as personalized as you want! From choosing a child’s favorite color to imprinting a special message, these make a unique gift and toy for almost anyone.

DIY jewelry and accessories are great projects for personalized ribbons. From bracelets with someone’s name to necklaces and even shoelaces or hair bows, let your imagination soar!

Don’t forget the rosettes and classic ribbons!

Do you have a plethora of award ribbons from 4-H clubs and equestrian shows? Make an enchanting pillow or blanket to show them off. While we don’t have a tutorial, there are many people out there that will help you accomplish this great task. And, they look great to have on your bed or a couch where people can congratulate you on a job well done!

Classic ribbons are perfect for many projects too! Make your own custom bookmarks with your favorite quote or saying. Include simple graphics or design your own. These are great to share at your next book club meeting or to give to a group of friends.

No matter what your next project is, make it stand out with personalized ribbons!

4 Holidays and Ribbon Ideas to Match

With Valentine’s Day only a week away, what other holidays are ideal for personalized ribbons?

From celebrations to awards, custom ribbon rolls are extremely versatile. Each ribbon roll selection can be customized to meet any need by adding text or logos. Ideal for weddings, holidays or other events for decorations and floral arrangements. Add your personalized message and tie them around bags and boxes when giving gifts. Ribbon rolls make perfect awards and awareness ribbons. Customize a ribbon roll of your choice with your message and cut them to the length you like and present them to be worn or displayed.

VALENTINE’S DAY – Color Recommendations: Pink, white, red are extremely traditional during this love-filled day.

You can never go wrong by wrapping presents with custom made ribbons for your significant other. Add your names and special dates that you both hold dear. Or, chose a fabulous and cheesy statement of your love to let them know just how special they are to you.

Are you planning a special meal for your significant other? Use ribbon rolls for table decorations, napkin holders and candle wrappings for your dinner of love!

Want a gift idea? Make a unique card for your loved one. Choose their favorite color or go with something a bit more traditional. Make them feel special with a one-of-a-kind statement of your love.

MARDI GRAS – Color Recommendations: Purple, green, gold are excellent for this festive holiday.

Traditionally, you give beads to Carnival attendees during Mardi Gras. This year, be unique and give them ribbon necklaces instead of those cumbersome beads. They’ll remember your party the most!

And, don’t forget all the brightly colors decorations. From table runners and centerpieces to wreaths and every other decoration flung about for your celebration, add some festive, custom ribbon to the mix for a personalized party!

Another great idea for custom ribbon rolls is to incorporate them into your masks for the party. You’ll have the most unique mask ever!

ST. PATRICK’S DAY – Color Recommendations: Green, gold, white and anything else you might find a leprechaun wearing.

From making a small piece of ribbon your green for the day to making fun, festive hair accessories, we have a large selection of green for this holiday!

And don’t forget that your home needs to wear green too! Make a festive door wreath from all of those lovely green ribbons.

EASTER – Color Recommendations: anything pastel (pink, purple, yellow, white are all perfect choices)!

From wrapping eggs to hanging decorations, holiday ribbons are ideal for this festive occasion!

Decorating your favorite Easter baskets with personalized ribbons customized with festive sayings and images.

And you know there will be a large gathering for the traditional meal. Decorate your table with centerpieces and maybe a table runner with the same festivity.

Personalized ribbons are perfect for any day of the week. And for any occasion. So, why exclude the holidays? All you need is a roll of ribbon and some imagination to work with these ribbon ideas! While there are no specific tutorials here, there are many excellent ideas for holidays and ribbon usage. The sky is the limit, so let your imagination soar!

Custom Ribbon Definitions: Part 5

These definitions will provide the difference between stock items and custom items. And what you need to know about ordering each kind.

Most of our ribbon types (classic and rosette) come with two options. Custom and Stock. Sometimes, trying to figure out what you need can be a struggle.

We’ve already covered the following about ribbon text definitions:

Ribbon Titles
We often refer to ribbon titles for our pre-imprinted ribbons. A title is the word(s) that is imprinted on a ribbon. They are available as stock items on our website. Titles are words such as sponsor, president, staff, visitor or member. Each ribbon type we offer comes with varying available titles; see each order page for details. These ribbons are ready to ship the same day you place your order.

Custom Text
Most ribbons are also available with custom text. This means that instead of using pre-imprinted titles, you can provide your own text. This text can range from titles that you don’t see on the list to names or other messages. You can choose your own font and color to match your ribbon choice. Design each of these ribbons with or without a logo.

Stock Ribbons

From there, let’s cover what “stock” means. “Stock” refers to an item that is already imprinted with titles and text and will ship immediately for your use. Stock items are available as classic, badge and rosette ribbons. They have set colors when ordering. For example, the rosette place ribbon for “Grand Prize” is only available as a mustard color. And the “Special” rosette place ribbon is multicolor red, white and blue. Badge ribbons are typically available in two colors for each title.

All “custom” ribbons are made specifically for one customer as per their order. Custom order all of our ribbons. This means that you can design your ribbon; whether it be a classic, rosette or ribbon roll; to meet your needs. Design them with names, dates, titles and sometimes full-color logos or graphics.

Here at Personalized Ribbons, we pride ourselves on having specific products for which our customers are looking. And, as part of this definitions series, we want to make sure that you understand what you’re getting. Having stock items means that you, as our loyal customers, get what you need and quickly. And by ordering those custom items, it means that you get exactly what you need. If we don’t seem to have what you’re looking for, please give us a call, and we’ll find something that works!

Product Highlight: Intern Badge Ribbons

Looking for the right title for your badge ribbon? No need to look any further than www.personalized-ribbons.com!

And, we recently added the title INTERN to our stock ribbons.

Have you ever needed to add a title to a badge holder or name tag and didn’t want it printed directly on the tag? Well, we have the perfect solution! Late last year, which was only a few weeks ago, Personalized Ribbons received a request to add the title INTERN to our already long list of on-hand titles. So, we added the title in a couple of bright colors!

product highlight featuring a new stock badge ribbon title intern

The INTERN title is now available in both vertical and horizontal orientations.

And, it comes in two colors:

MARINE BLUE RIBBON WITH GOLD IMPRINT

GOLD RIBBON WITH GOLD IMPRINT

Of course, we still have all of our other titles available. There are so many to choose from that we’re sure to have the one you are looking for. And, if we don’t, we’ll make it! You may have to wait for the die and printing, but we’ll be happy to help you with any title you need.

Badge ribbons are great for marketing, brand recognition and promotional tools. Name tags with ribbons can advertise a sale, event or company logo. Attaching ribbons to name tags and badge holders at a conference is an excellent way to identify and recognize attendees’ different roles. Conference ribbons may include information that identifies speakers, staff or a variety additional functions. These provide a valuable networking tool.

Quickly identify roles at any event or function. Reward good work in schools or businesses with an appropriate badge ribbon. Or use these versatile ribbons for family reunions or other events as party favors or even part of a game.

Badge ribbons are perfect for color-coding anything or anyone. With bright colors available, game or party participants will stand out for sure. The colors also allow for a professional and polished appearance during work functions.

The benefits are numerous with badge ribbons! Come on over and get your intern ribbons today, or find the perfect title for your needs.