Keeping Kids Busy This Summer

School is out, and summer is here. Are your kids ready for all the fun and excitement that comes with this time of year? Are you? Here are some tips to keep all of your kids, no matter their age, engaged and active this summer.

Help your winner feel extra special with an easy DIY ribbon display.

frame award ribbons and hang any achievement from your kids

Did your child win a ribbon at a school field day? What about winning at a sporting event or academic event such as a spelling bee? Help them with creative ways to display their awards.

Find or create a unique frame that suits the award. A fun idea would be to add trinkets, pictures and other items that will remind the recipient how and what they won. While the colorful ribbons will draw the eye to the frame, the other pieces will keep attention and provide any continued recognition that might still be coveted.

Another fun idea would be to use a long strip from a ribbon roll and tack it to a wall. Once this is set up, drape any award ribbons from it to create a unique wall hanging. Or, fasten each award ribbon individually to a bedroom wall and decorate with stencils around the ribbon.

Getting kids involved in a summer reading program.

Check out your local library for some ideas and tips to get your kids reading. But, for now, get them excited with personalized, colorful ribbons. Have your kids create bookmarks with ribbon rolls, or get creative yourself with badge and full color ribbons.

And, don’t forget the awards. Everyone wants a fancy award for something they did great at, and be sure to include your kids! Make sure to award good reading habits during the summer with rosette ribbons or fun badge ribbons. Give them a reward that says “congratulations” or “good reader,” or create a unique saying.

Remember that when you are selecting prizes and rewards to use for a summer reading program, make sure they are both diverse and as inclusive as possible. Make sure to know how tactile your prize needs to be; if the reward ribbon is high in contrast, it will better suit a wide age range.

And, don’t forget kids need to have some fun both indoors and outside!

Using colored craft sticks or shower curtain rings, help each kid make a ribbon wand. Either glue or tape ribbon strips to one end of each stick or tie them around a ring. No matter the child’s age, they are sure to enjoy running around with these brightly colored toys.

Or, make awards using personalized ribbon rolls made into a lanyard. Then, attach a candy bar or other treat at the end for a medal. Make sure to choose treats and ribbons that will make all of your participants covet this award. Then, give these awards out for completing both indoor and outside activities. Make them run an obstacle course in your backyard. Or have them help around the house to keep things neat and tidy.

Do you have any other ideas on how your kids can benefit from ribbon use this summer?

Summer Party Fun and Creative Ribbons

Whether your summer party is beach themed or is just a bunch of friends hanging out, personalized ribbons are perfect for your decor and more!

Get people excited about your summer party plans with custom badge ribbons. Badge ribbons are a great way to identify people. At a family reunion, start with name badges so everyone won’t be guessing people’s names all day and then attach badge ribbons to familiarize each other with how they are related. Create custom ribbons with words like cousin, aunt, sister or choose a last name to indicate from which family line they originate.

Use custom ribbons for party games, decorations, name tags and more.

Picnics, barbecues and other outdoor activities are perfect for some summer ribbon roll fun. They make great decorations for your next family or employee gathering. Personalize each ribbon with a last name or the reunion’s date. From wreaths to table centerpiece decorations, ribbons are just asking to be part of your summer fun this year. Use them for wrapping gifts or just something fun to give away for party prizes.

Use badge ribbons and award ribbons for everything from games to recognizing who’s who. As far as picnics go, add a splash of color to a picnic basket by weaving in a ribbon with your name on it. That way your basket doesn’t get lost or confused with the masses at the party.

And don’t forget the kids!

Ribbon wands are a fun way to use up some brightly colored scrap ribbons you might have on hand. Either paint craft sticks or buy some that are already colored. Then, glue or tape ribbon roll strips to the end of each stick. Another fun variation is to use shower curtain rings and tie the ribbon strips around them. These are sure to be a hit with all the kids at your summer party!

Or, make awards using personalized ribbon rolls fashioned into a lanyard. Then, attach a candy bar at the end for the medal. Choose candy bars and ribbons that will make all of your party participants covet this award.

From family reunions to work activities, ribbons are sure to liven up any summer party!

A Holiday Guide for Ribbon Use

When you think about holiday ribbons, don’t just think about Christmas!

Finding the right ribbon can be a challenge sometimes. But, we are here to make holiday ribbon use a little bit easier. From tying bows to decorating your home, holidays are meant to be synonymous with ribbons!

And, while it’s easy to come up with ideas for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, here are a few quick ideas to get your creativity going for the summer holidays.

Earth Day

The phrase, “Reduce, reuse and recycle” is something most know about this holiday. So, go green with some ribbons and show your support for this day. With special messages on badge ribbons or recognizing the date on a ribbon roll, green ribbons go great with everything. Use badge ribbons for bookmarks or awards for people who make an extra effort to keep your life green and running smoothly.

Administrative Professionals Day

Wrap up a quick and thoughtful gift for the one in your business life that makes everything a little bit easier. Personalized ribbon rolls with a name or a nice quote are perfect for administrative professionals. Trust us, they know the importance of branding for your company and they will appreciate a little branding for themselves. So, whether it is an entire ribbon roll or a small bit of ribbon wrapped around a pencil holder, they will appreciate the thought.

May Day

Ribbon tassels on trees and long ribbon rolls for maypoles provide a splash of color for this exclusive day. While May Day traditions vary with each culture, ribbons will help enrich the festivities. From baskets of goodies to festive outfits, ribbons are perfect for this summer day!

Mother’s Day

Wrap up her favorite flowers in a simple, or complex, bouquet. Whether you put them in a vase, or give them in a bundle, those Mother’s Day flowers are sure to look even better with a long strand of personalized ribbon wrapped around them. Make the ribbon her favorite color and customize the ribbon roll to say something special!

Memorial Day

Red, white and blue are superb colors for this holiday. From decorations to awareness ribbons, you are sure to find a way to use most any ribbon for this celebratory day. Table runners, centerpieces and door wreaths will all benefit from colorful ribbon rolls. Use badge ribbons to designate veterans and others at your holiday party.

Father’s Day

Men like ribbons too! There are many ways to use ribbon rolls for Father’s Day as well. Use the holiday ribbon to make your father a special tie card, or wrap up a present with your specialized message of love.

So, no matter which of the holidays you are celebrating, let a little color and ribbon into your day!

Wedding Ribbon Ideas As Easy As 1-2-3

From flowers to backdrops, personalized ribbons are perfect for any wedding!

Custom ribbon rolls are the most commonly used ribbons and are great for nearly every event or occasion. From the perfect color choice to a personalized message, we will produce each ribbon roll for anything you need. And, they are a magical addition to any wedding.

Each ribbon is Single Face Satin. The red is Scarlet in 7/8 inch with the couple’s names imprinted in metallic silver. The yellow is Baby Maize in 3/8 inch with the wedding date imprinted in metallic red. Here are some great time and money saving tips for decorating with your personalized ribbons.

It’s All About the Flowers

All of the flowers at this beautiful wedding were accented with these personalized ribbons. From the corsages to the boutonnieres, the smaller floral arrangements had either the yellow or the red ribbon wrapped around the stems. Some, such as the mother’s corsages, had little ribbons poking out from the flowers as well. The bride’s maid bouquets matched closely to the bride’s bouquet with the stems wrapped together using both the red and the yellow ribbons.

satin face ribbon used for a corsage at a wedding

Centerpieces and Table Decorations

While the main decorations were bright red and yellow paper flowers, the groom had the fun idea of incorporating the ribbons alongside. The ribbons were quickly cut from the roll to display the imprinted information. Using these snippets, they were placed on each table and the display tables as decorative scatter. Several of the guests complimented the couple on this grand idea!

The centerpieces were vases full of fun, colored popcorn that was part of the refreshments for reception guests. Each vase was tied with a length of ribbon roll to display the color theme for the occasion.

And Don’t Forget the Cake!

Keeping with the color scheme was important for this couple. So, not only did the flowers have to match, but so did the ribbon. And it was flawlessly displayed on the three-tiered cake! Both ribbon colors were wrapped around the base of each layer. The baker was careful to make sure that the names and date showed nicely without any overlap.

Most of these ideas were crafted by either the bride or the groom; some on the day of the wedding and reception! So, no matter how simple, or how ornate, you want your wedding to be, personalized ribbons are always a great way to go.

6 Fun & Easy Easter Ribbon DIYs

From egg hunts to candy-filled baskets, Easter is a fun time of the year for kids and adults.

And decorating with personalized ribbons will make your holiday crafts just as fun.

Personalized ribbons come in many shapes, sizes and colors. For this Easter holiday, most ribbons will be pastel, such as pink, purple, yellow and white. However, custom make each ribbon choice to match whatever your project is. And here are a few quick ideas to get you started!

Welcome Visitors with a Wreath

Use plastic eggs, bunny ears, cotton ball tails and custom ribbon rolls to create a holiday-perfect door wreath. Choose colors that compliment your front door or go with a more traditional color choice of pastel. No matter your preference for color, remember the only thing holding you back on this fun DIY is your imagination. Make your wreath as big or as small as you want. Just don’t forget to add personalized ribbons to brand your unique look.

Easter Baskets

Try weaving custom ribbon into your baskets this year. Or, just add a big, bright bow to the basket handle. Choose someone’s favorite color and add a festive message to a personalized ribbon roll. Giving Easter neighbor gifts? Try a custom message letting those you care about know who loved them enough to leave them a bunch of goodies.

Egg Decorating

Traditionally, eggs are dyed in fun colors. Why not step up your game this year? Once eggs are colored, add a festive holiday bow or wrap. And, if you customize the ribbon, your recipients are sure to remember how thoughtful you were in your egg hunt planning.

Treats, Candy and Other Edibles

Whether it’s a cake or marshmallow treats on a stick, adding ribbons is sure to add to your Easter festivities. Are you a fanatic of those colorful sugared marshmallows better known as Peeps? Gently push a skewer into the bottom of a pink bunny or yellow chick. Then tie a ribbon around the base of the marshmallow. Then display these as your centerpiece or set them on a dessert table. Or use them as the top decorations on your holiday pastries.

Don’t forget the ham!

Many families have a traditional large family dinner. Use your custom and personalized ribbons in your table decorating. From custom wrapped candles to pretty ribbon table runners, your table is sure to sparkle with your personality with custom ribbons. Add festivity to the centerpieces with a small bit of ribbon roll wrapped around them. Or add badge ribbons as table setting name cards, so people know just where to sit.

Flowers

Use ribbon rolls around vases and other floral arrangements for a custom look for your decorations. Make sure to add a fun and holiday-themed message to your custom ribbons. A bouquet of tulips looks especially festive wrapped in a colorful pastel bow. Or, create a bright holiday topiary for your decorations.

So, from wrapping eggs to hanging decorations, holiday ribbons are ideal for this festive Easter occasion!