help with bulk products

[plallathin]

Hi everyone !
I am making 200 wedding invitations for a friends daughter. (what was I thinking :rolleyes but any how does anyone know where I can get GOOD prices on small flat back white pearls and 1/2 in. black satin ribbon ?
Also light weight shimmer card stock.
I was on line most of the afternoon checking all this out but most places are limited quantity.

Thanks,Pat

[leslierod]

For the flat back pearls, check with Firemountain Gems, they seem to carry a good selection of flat back pearls and gems. For the 1/2" satin ribbon, visit your local Hobby Lobby, they can place a special order for you and it usually arrives within a week and they're excellent about honoring their advertised discounts on special orders. You might be able to order your lightweight shimmer cardstock from them as well.

HTH

[plallathin]

Thanks for the info. I will check out hobby lobby today.

[jackie1]

For the flat back pearls check out eBay, I have gotten great deals on flat backs from there. As for the ribbon I agree with leslierod, go to your local hobby store or sewing supply store and see if they can order it for you.

[My3LittleMonkeys]

For lightweight shimmery cardstock, check out cutcardstock.com. They have many options to choose from in varying weights, plus you can get samples.

[pakate]

I don't know where you live in Ohio, but it might be worth a drive to a Pat Catan's Craft Center. I'm doing an August wedding (only 75 guest, not 200!) and I have spent so little on ribbon, but have used a ton of it. Pew bows, invites, flowers, vases, favors, and have only spent $20.

[RiverIsis]

For cardstock you can try Xpedx http://xpedxstores.com/Default.aspx

I got my Neenah cardstock from one of the ones in the nearest city to me. Sometimes they run offers/coupons. The one I went to was professional printing orientated but others also have a variety of paper crafting materials.

I found them very helpful. And they pointed me in the direction of similar products and other products on offer. They would be my first stop if I ever had a mass order to complete.

[Jeanne S]

Try www.dreamtimecreations.com for pearls. That's where I usually order from. I always buy a big bunch at a time.

[QueenOfInkland]

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Originally Posted by Jeanne S

Try www.dreamtimecreations.com for pearls. That's where I usually order from. I always buy a big bunch at a time.

Oh my..........that's a new resource for me and ooh la la..........tyvm for sharing this !!!

[phunkymama]

As a former wedding invitation salesperson--

Does she really need 200 invitations? That would be about 400 guests, which is a huge affair! If she's having 200 guests, 125 invitations usually covers it.

[dpritschet]

I second Dreamtime. I purchased crystals for our son's wedding invites from them and the price was very reasonable and the quality amazing.

If I can make one suggestion as the crystals and I think the pearls are the same way - they are not adhesive backed. To speed up placing them on the invites purchase the Glue kit - it is worth every penny.

The syringe places the smallest dot of glue and makes for a mess-free card. Also the beeswax sticks are indespensible - make picking up the crystals and placing the in the glue a breeze.

Hope this helps!

[laura6]

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Originally Posted by terty

hi...
please suggest to buy a product in bulk like T.V or something else...!!!!!!!!

you mean to BUY TVs? or to buy things you've SEEN on TV?

HSN.com is te only On Tv i can think of, but I don't know if they do bulk.
If you're looking to buy electronics in bulk, i have no idea where to do so...

[kikikaren]

For ribbon, I also suggest you shop here. I used them for my wedding invites and they were great. I got either five or six 25 yard rolls of gold organza ribbon (enough to do the invites, programs, and favors) for $10, including shipping. Granted, that was nearly 3 years ago, but they're still quite reasonably priced.