Cheapest way to acquire lots of different ribbon...

[Tami Mayberry]

I get all of my ribbon from Creative Impressions Very classic and versatile styles/colors and they have flowers, brads, clips and other embellishments to match.

[sandydittmer]

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Originally Posted by Emily Ann

I was going to say become friends with a ribbon addict. I happen to be one, a ribbon addict. Swaps are a good idea.

It's dangerous to look at these post, I checked out the pink hedgehog paper crafts, I so need some of that yellow and lavender gingham!

Emily Ann,

Can we become friends? )

I agree.....it IS dangerous to look at these posts. If I spent as much time working on cards as I do looking at posts, everybody else's cards, etc., I would get a lot more accomplished! If I actually USED even half of all the supplies and tools I already own, it would be even better.

Take care, and have fun with all your ribbon. I may be looking for a swap soon. I know there was one going on a couple weeks ago, but I'm not necessarily looking for SU ribbon.

Sandy

[sandydittmer]

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Originally Posted by misssez

I love ribbon and I always go to the remnant counter of wal-mart, the fabric stores and the craft stores and often I can get a bag of mixed ribbon remnants for like a dollar or two- sometimes there are pieces I don't like but more often there is a wide variety and I get to play with stuff that I might not have selected on my own.

Can you believe my Michaels store does not sell remnants? The only sell by the full yard, so they say there aren't any "remnants". Also, can you believe my Joann stores, by corporate policy, have to write off and throw away remnants?! I was shocked. I mentioned I would speak with a manager, and all I was told is that is corporate policy and they have been complaining to get it changed for years! Walmart had no remnants at all.

So... I am still in search of cheap ribbon. What is good price to get grosgrain ribbon by the yard at Joanns? I don't like the real wide widths, but do like stripes and polka dots as opposed to solid colors. I suppose that ups the price. I have no idea, as I haven't looked at the ribbon by the yard, only the spools.

Had to vent! Thanks for listening.

Sandy

[kmcconnell]

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Originally Posted by sandydittmer

How would I know if somebody is doing a share? Is that something that would be listed in "bulk buys", or where would I find that info?

Sandy

I would like to know this information, too. Thanks!

[dsweeney]

Hi,
I would also love to join a ribbon share. Thanks Denise x

[scrappykat]

Another interested in a ribbon share

[PinkKimmyChic]

I just usually sneak into my mom's sewing room and snip from her rolls of ribbon. =) We love to share supplies! It helps justify purchases.

[dsweeney]

Hi,
I would definately be interested. Denise x

[MaryAnnK]

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Originally Posted by gladlove

Once you have your ribbon, a good way I've found to store a LOT of ribbon in a small place is to wind it on round wooden clothes pens (doll-head ) which cost about 10cents each @ ACMoore. You can wind about 5 yards on each pen (depending on width),just tape one end to pen, wind, pull other end tightly thru the 2 "legs", secure with straight pin & toss into basket. I was able to fit over 150 spools of ribbon into just one basket! The spools are what take up so much room.

Great idea to store ribbon. I have some on spools, but I also have lots or ribbon and laces that I bought by the yard. I've wrapped some of it around gift wrap tubes, but then have nowhere to put them. I am also a ribbon addict.

[KraftyChic]

I get my ribbon from ReasonableRibbon.com. They are very reasonable and many of the organza ribbon matches SU! They also have several sales a year! Good Luck!

Cherie

[superiorstamper]

Reasonable Ribbons also has a ribbon club. I just joined so I don't know exactly what you get but it was worth a shot. Take a look.

[glo24]

Join in a ribbon share ... Jody always has awesome shares ... click here to see her current share

[jutta]

I had to make a lot of wedding programs recently and need 60 yards of ribbon. Someone on this board recommended www.pouchmart.com. They had great prices and awesome shipping. Check them out!

Jutta