A Holly, Jolly Coller Christmas Party

Coller Industries enjoys spoiling their employees!

And we all love accepting it, especially at the annual Christmas party!

Each year, every employee at Coller Industries is privileged to be included in an annual Christmas party. This event includes a luncheon that is catered by a local hotel. There are games, presents and of course wonderful conversations.

enjoying our annual holiday christmas coller industries party

Because we love name tags so much, every year, each employee receives a personalized gift. This year the gifts were monogrammed with the traditional CI logo and adorned with a custom Christmas tree tied with a festive personalized ribbon with each name engraved into it. The mugs were also filled with delicious goodies.

We played bingo, had raffles and there was even an award for naming a new reindeer for Santa’s sleigh. Her name is SparkleDream! We also received a very nice duffle bag with the CI logo printed onto it. And every child who came to the party received a hand-chosen gift just for them.

And this year, for the first time ever, we had a special guest show up: Santa Claus! All of the children loved sitting on his lap and singing with him about reindeer and snowmen.

Gary Coller (President): “The best thing about the Christmas party is celebrating the season with my employees and their families. For many of them, this is the only time I see their spouses and children. Year after year I get to see their families grow and it’s a great feeling to think that I play a small part in their success.”

As employees, we would like to give a special thank you to Coller Industries.

And especially the Coller family and our office manager, purchasing agent and receptionist, Eboni, Audra and Kylie N., for providing such an enjoyable activity for their employees. And here’s how we say that thank you!

CreelaBelle (Content Writer): “There was definitely a feeling of camaraderie. I could tell everyone there had a huge amount of love and respect for the company, and as a new employee, that means a lot.”

Slim (Quality Control): “This year’s Christmas party was awesome! The food was better. I thought the venue was much better this year too. I had a great time!”

Melanie (Graphic Artist): “I really enjoyed the food at this year’s party, especially the fish. The company gifts were very nice, and I liked the overall atmosphere of the event – ‘formal’ but relaxed. This year’s party ran very smoothly, and I look forward to enjoying another one next year!”

Community, Education and Our Future

Sometimes it isn’t about the name tags. Sometimes, it’s just about helping our community.

Every year, as part of our way of celebrating the holidays, Coller Industries looks at how we can give back to our community. In the past we have given to different organizations and foundations, such as the Alaska Whale Foundation, to aid in their efforts. But, every year we always give to the Granite Education Foundation. This tradition of giving has been going on for nearly ten years.

To date, we have given over $57,000 to this fantastic foundation.

Coller Industries received a thank you letter from the Granite Education Foundation. The letter is from Brent Severe, CEO of the Granite Education Foundation. It reads as follows:

“Thank you for investing in futures through your generous donation to the Granite Education Foundation for programs in Granite School District. Because of you, more students can pursue an education in an environment that cultivates excellence. Your generosity creates possibilities, and your kindness nurtures engaged learning which will enrich education opportunities for our youth.”

While it isn’t about the money, it is about helping. We value education here at Coller Industries. And we want to make sure that everyone gets the education they need; this includes family, friends and neighbors alike.

The letter also states, “The Granite Education Foundation has been established to supplement the excellent programs in Granite District’s schools, to help provide the highest classroom opportunities for each child, and for teacher excellence awards. Know that you are helping dreams come true.”

The Coller family and their employees take pride in knowing we have reached out to our surrounding community. We will continue to do so in the hopes that we are helping our friends and neighbors. And we are also aiding in the education and celebration of our children.

As Gary Coller, President of Coller Industries, says, “(Donations make) us more responsible in the community. And hopefully, our customers appreciate when they see that we give back.”

From product donations to monetary help, the time we spend investing in education, our children and our community means a great deal to us.

5 Easy & Creative Holiday Crafts from Ribbon

Making holiday crafts with ribbons is a quickly learned skill for any hobbyist.

Ribbons are a crafter’s and hobbyist’s most versatile and fundamental tool. Especially for holiday crafts. And using creative ribbons during any holiday is sure to turn up not only the fun but the uniqueness of anyone’s decor. So, choose your favorite ribbon, from rolls and badges to rosettes and more, and let’s get started!

Jewelry

Holiday ribbon bracelets are easy to make in all different colors and styles. Use a length of ribbon roll and glue colorful and festive rhinestones on it. Once the glue dries, wrap the ribbon around your wrist and tie it in a pretty bow. Or, braid three of your favorite holiday ribbons and make it into a friendship bracelet. Buttons and ribbons are also great for creating a unique holiday bracelet!

And beads! Don’t forget the beads! Thread festive holiday beads onto your favorite ribbon to make a bracelet or necklace any length you want. Add fun charms to add a distinctive element to your holiday jewelry.

Ornaments

Does your family make a new Christmas tree ornament each year? From filling a clear, plastic ball with colorful ribbons to forming ribbons into festive shapes, every tree should be full of fun, new ribbon ornaments. Use any ornament technique with any of your holiday crafts this year for a unique way of decorating.

Table Decorations

From table runners to candlestick holders, ribbon rolls are a fun and exciting way to liven up your holiday tables! Add ribbon to an old, over-used tablecloth to transform it into your newest favorite holiday decoration. Fold a tablecloth to fit on a side table or a mantle and tie a ribbon around each end to hold it in place. Or, use festive ribbon rolls to decorate holiday place settings or centerpieces.

Door Wreaths

From ribbon scraps to flowing ribbon rolls, holiday wreaths are perfect for front doors and inside decorations! Pump up the volume on an old, worn out wreath. Colorful and festive ribbons are sure to breathe new life into your old decorations. Or, make a new wreath out of ribbon rolls and a Styrofoam ring. Just tie the rolls into any pattern your heart desires, and you’re all set to display your festiveness on your front door.

Gift Wrapping

Using ribbon rolls around boxes is just the start of this fun wrapping alternative! Think outside the box on this one. Wrap a festive bow around a mason jar full of cookie or brownie makings. Have an oddly shaped gift? Use ribbons around the neck of a bottle or a fun, unique ribbon gift tag instead of attempting to wrap paper around something.

Feeling inspired yet? Get all the ribbons you need for your all of your holiday crafts and decorating projects here!

Custom Signs, Ribbons and Holiday Decor

After creating your custom signs, use personalized ribbon rolls to hang them.

Decorating for the holidays just became easier! Are you one of those people who prefer to decorate with a theme or use uniformity in your colors and style? Using engraved holiday custom signs is a great way to keep a theme going. And using personalized ribbon rolls to hang them takes it one step further.

From choosing your favorite holiday color and text to making a unique colorful statement, designing ribbons to go with your Christmas decor is sure to make everyone smile. Just add your favorite carol lyrics, or any other festive text, to a holiday ribbon and hang a fun themed sign on your doors and windows. Or, use that same ribbon to hang ornaments on your Christmas tree.

Here are three great tips for hanging your custom signs and decorations this year!

Braided Ribbon Chains

Try to keep your ribbons as flat as possible, and just start braiding. Remember that your ribbon length will shorten as your braid gets longer, so either pre-measure with that in mind or work directly off your ribbon rolls. Secure the braid with a small, tight knot once your braid is long enough. Once this is complete, attach your ribbon to the back of your sign or other decoration with double-sided tape.

Want something a bit more decorative? Take two of your ribbon colors and make a big circle with the long ends sticking out from underneath. Then take the third ribbon color and tie it around the middle of that circle and the top of the braid. Doing this will make a bow without a lot of trouble. The ends of the third ribbon color will get used as a tail with the other colors.

Double Bow Ribbons

Using this option will require pre-drilled holes in your custom signs. However, the effect is something quite extraordinary! Measure out the length of ribbon that is necessary to hang your sign. Make a loop with each end of the ribbon and stick one end through each hole in the sign. Pass another piece of ribbon through the loop and tie that ribbon into a bow. This bow can be any size you would like. It can also be another ribbon color to add to your festivity. Then, tie the loop shut on the backside of the sign, and hang.

Ribbon Fringe

This decorative option is super simple! Just run custom ribbons along the bottom of your sign and trim them to the length you want. We have alternated colors to add a little extra pop and style.

Personalized ribbons are perfect for hanging almost anything, especially custom signs. Display your favorite holiday pieces using any customized ribbon roll this season.

Old and New Advice for Terrific Holiday Bows

Ribbons and holiday bows make any gift better! Wrap holiday bows around any gift to add fun and unique detail. From bags and boxes to cars and puppies, choosing the right bow adds a uniqueness all its own. Here are some ways to use ribbon rolls to make holiday bows for your seasonal gifting this year.

using holiday bows and personalized ribbons for employee encentives and corporate gifting

From large to small, bows should match the gift you are giving.

For example, if you are giving that special someone a car for Christmas (or any other holiday for that matter), make sure the bow size matches the size of the present. You wouldn’t want to put a two-inch bow on a vehicle, as it would just get lost and therefore would not be visible. On the other end of the spectrum, if you put a two-foot bow on a small jewelry box, you won’t be able to see the present.

Don’t forget about the color!

Holiday bows are meant to be unique and stand out. Don’t blend a green bow with a green box. Choose a ribbon color that will pop and make that gift extra special. Reds and golds are excellent holiday color combinations. Pair blues with silvers, greens with reds and even blues with reds. And, be creative! Don’t limit yourself to traditional holiday colors. Think outside the box and pair pinks and browns or reds and purples!

use red bows with gold wrapping paper for holiday bows and corporate gifting

use blue bows with silver wrapping paper for holiday bows and corporate gifting

use green bows with red bags for holiday bows and corporate gifting

Need a creative way to wrap a present with holiday bows that just doesn’t want to fit in a bag or box?

tie personalized ribbons to a gift basket for corporate gifting

Adding fun, poofy ribbons to bottles and baskets is a great way to skimp on the wrapping; especially if you don’t want to wrap oddly shaped objects. Go for a simple, dainty bow on someone’s favorite brand of bubbly, or tie a giant, festive bow to a fruit or goody basket.

tie personalized ribbons to a bottle for easy wrapping for corporate gifting

No matter your choice for holiday bows, make sure to remember the size, color and most importantly fun! Make your gifts especially unique this year with festive ribbon rolls. Still looking for that perfect gift for someone picky? Everyone likes to see their name on something, so choose a personalized desk wedge. And don’t forget the ribbon!

Get started on your holiday bows with personalized ribbons!

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