Back To School Ribbon Edition

From new clothes to pens and paper, back to school needs are everywhere!

It’s that time of year again when parents are sending their kids back to school. Kids need all sorts of supplies to start the school year off right and prepared. We’re here to help the teachers and other educators get their supplies ready for back to school needs.

Choose from an abundance of ribbon selections to meet most any need you might face in the classroom. Here are some great suggestions for a few types of ribbons we carry.

Multi Color Ribbons

Any student will consider themselves lucky to get one of these. Show your approval of their work or simply help a student feel more confident about themselves. With bright themes and vivid colors, these ribbons are great for any classroom. Choose from an abundance of stock titles and achievements or create your own. Each ribbon can be ordered as a badge ribbon, with or without a fastener, or as an award ribbon with strings attached to the top for easy display.

Another great place to use these ribbons is at sporting events. Have a field day coming up, or a rally for back to school night, and needs awards for all the participants? Honor every student participating with a special ribbon printed with their achievement or other titles.

Another quick use for these wonderful, colorful ribbons is to give as a bookmark. Have them printed with a saying and image to make the really special. Give them at a back to school night or award them in class.

Ribbon Rolls

School spirit will be in abundance during all your back to school events. Why not through in some extra color and really get people involved? Not only that, but ribbon rolls are great for all ages and all uses! Choose a ribbon roll that matches your school colors and have the motto imprinted on it. These ribbons can then be used to decorate classrooms, the front office or the cafeteria for all your back to school activities.

They can also be given in strips to the student for bookmarks, simple recognition of attendance or pretty much anything else you can come up with. You’ll be surprised with how much you can actually do with a ribbon roll, so make sure you get a bunch.

Customize each one with your school name, motto, classroom rules and more. These ribbons will make back to school even better for all your students.

Rosette Ribbons

While we have suggested multi color ribbons for sporting events, these rosette ribbons will make any athlete feel special! Choose from stock rosette ribbons or custom ribbons for all your back to school needs. With these fancy ribbons, any participant in any event will feel they are a winner.

Whatever your choice and need, we definitely have the solution. And don’t feel limited by these suggestions. There are tons more things that you can do with each of these ribbons.

A Ribbon’s Importance

Finding a ribbon’s importance is key to understanding what a ribbon really is.

Ribbon comes in handy, even in everyday life. And as seemingly unimportant as a piece of pretty fabric is, personalized ribbon can really make a difference. To fully understand a ribbon’s importance, let’s discuss the three types of ribbon. Each of these ribbons has its own importance.

The 3 Types of Ribbons

a ribbon's importance using classic ribbons promotional ribbons badge ribbons and imprinted ribbons

a ribbon's importance using rosette ribbons for awards at any event

a ribbon's importance using ribbon rolls for decorating and gift giving great for branding

Classic Ribbons
Each classic ribbon is a flat piece of ribbon. Attach them to a name badge as extra identification. Imprint with logos or graphics for awards and other marketing tools. Or, use them as a promotional tool for a sale or other event. Order these classic ribbons as stock versions or customize them to meet most any need.

Rosette Ribbons
This ribbon type is typically given as an award to winners and/or participants in events. These ribbons are very pretty with the decorative tops and bottom streamer. They have an elegant look that shows off the award in a spectacular way.

Ribbon Rolls
From celebrations to awards, ribbon rolls are extremely versatile. Customize any ribbon roll with a personalized message. Simply tie them around bags and boxes to make your gifts truly unique. Or use them for decorations at your next party.

Now, what is a ribbon’s importance?

Let’s discuss a ribbon’s importance now that we know what ribbon types are out there. Ribbons can be used in so many different ways. From badge ribbons to ribbons wrapped around gifts, each ribbon contains its own importance.

A ribbon’s importance runs from color choice to size choice. Colors can range from anything to do with an event to sporting team colors. Make sure that your colors match your event theme and each other.

Another importance of ribbon is to choose the ribbon type. You don’t want to personalize a promotional imprinted ribbon to wrap a gift in. Choose a ribbon roll for this task.

No matter your ribbon choice, ribbons are an important choice for all of your needs. From promotions to events, ribbon proves time and time again that it can be used anywhere. So, grab yourself some personalized ribbon today and tell us what you do with it!

6 Reasons: Ribbon Rolls for Decorating

Are you planning an event and need ideas for decorating? From weddings to parties to most any event you can think of, ribbon rolls are the perfect answer for any needed decorations!

So, now you’re left with the unanswered question: what kind of ribbon do I want for my decorating? Here’s a quick guide to help you along your way to your perfect answer.

First things first, what do you need the ribbon roll for? Let’s look at all the things you can do with ribbon rolls. Tying them around things it a great use! Uses range from table decorations like candles and vases to the more traditional uses like gift wrapping and using them to wrap flowers into bouquets. Whatever you decide to use these ribbons for, that’s your stepping stone.

While most of these ribbon selections can be used for tying, some are prettier than others. But don’t discount ribbon types like grosgrain or organza quite yet. These ribbons have their uses too!

Satin and acetate ribbons are perfect for flowers and gifts. Tying bows is simple and they hold well. Tie them around your bouquets for that great looking bow. They hold their shape will so that the bow’s loops remain plush and open. These ribbons are also useful for decorating because of their shiny quality. They work great when hung with other decorations or used on centerpieces for tables.

Grosgrain
(This ribbon) is heavily textured on both sides. Consequently, the imprinting will have lines running through it where the color of the ribbon will show through. This can lead to a more casual or “distressed” look in the final ribbon. (And,) the material itself is slightly thicker and heavier than (other ribbons).

Chiffon – Organza
(This ribbon choice) has an open, mesh-like weave that allows you to see through it. Because of this transparency, …organza has a very elegant look, making it a popular choice for weddings or other formal events. It has a stiff texture that works well for almost any size bow.

Whatever you decide to use for your decorating, make sure that your imprinting choices match your ribbon choice. Printing on satin versus grosgrain, and even organza, will always show up differently. Watch your text and image choices when selecting your ribbons.

To make it a bit easier, simply review this information every time you need to choose your ribbon style and you can’t go wrong.

View entire infographic by clicking on the image. (Infographic courtesy of:
Melanie Bunch, Graphic Artist, Coller Industries Incorporated.)

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.

Don’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.

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.

Don’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!

Creative Ribbons: Wedding Ribbon Rolls

Ever wonder what people really do with all those ribbon rolls?

Here’s an idea to get your creative juices flowing: wedding ribbons!

Time to bring out all those ribbon rolls again, and the project this time is weddings. Whether it’s for your wedding or a friends, ribbon rolls are at it again! You’ve incorporated these little gems into pretty much everything you’ve done for the wedding. From flowers to trinkets to decorations, these wedding ribbons are everywhere. Here’s a few more ideas to use up all those little strips still laying around.

While the traditional wedding throws rice or confetti at the departing couple, why not have something a little more clean up friendly? Create your own ribbon wands.

Such a simple project. Find a dowel that will comfortably fit an anyone’s hand. Each dowel can be painted to the wedding colors. Sand the dowels a bit so that there is nothing sticking out of them. Take the ribbon roll strips and trim them to the same size of the dowel. Choose as many as you want and secure them all to one end of the dowel. This can be done with either hot glue or adding a small screw to the end of the dowel.

Another great idea for sending off the couple onto their happy journey is bubbles. This one is especially a great idea if there are a lot of children, whether it be age or attitude, at the wedding. Find yourself some of those little bubble containers at a party store. Sometimes these come in colors or just clear. Either way, add paint, glitter or anything else to make it personal. Then secure a single strip from a ribbon roll around each container with a simple bow. What a unique and great way to provide trinkets for your guests to take home! You can even choose to add a little saying onto the container with a card or pen such as, “Blow bubbles of wishes, blow bubbles of fun, let’s cheer on the newlyweds as two lives become one!”

The final idea here is to take a bunch of the bridal flowers and secure them into curtain by hanging them from ends of strips of the ribbon rolls. Colors are especially fun on this one as you can make a great statement with all the colors of the rainbow or stick to the wedding colors.

Whatever your choice to finish up those ribbon rolls, make sure it fits with the mood of your wedding!