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DIY Program fans; Ribbon or no?

posted 11 months ago in DIY
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    Keep the ribbon! : (1 votes)
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    brittneygr0    August 6, 2011  

    This is a template, so please don't mind the extra holes... FI went a little crazy with the punch. I thought they were a little plain so we were trying to dress them up a bit, suggestions are appreciated!

     

    DIY Program fans; Ribbon or no? :  wedding diy fan hand fan program wedding program wedding fan ribbon FanRibbonBlack

     
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    Brianalaura    August 14, 2010   Ontario, Canada

    Maybe tie the ribbon around the handle instead?  I think that would look cute.  Also, we had fan programs - they were a hit!  Are you having an outdoor ceremony?

     
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    JamaicaBride    May 14, 2011   Charlotte, NC

    I would tie the ribbon around the handle, use shorter length paper, and round the edges 

    Kind of like these

    DIY Program fans; Ribbon or no? :  wedding diy fan hand fan program wedding program wedding fan ribbon Fans2

    DIY Program fans; Ribbon or no? :  wedding diy fan hand fan program wedding program wedding fan ribbon Fans

     

     
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    brittneygr0    August 6, 2011  

    @Brianalaura: Yea, we're having it either outside of or actually in Squire's castle in Ohio! It's beautiful. But it's going to be in August, so I figured fans would be great for everyone! I'm so excited, I'll share a pic!

     

    DIY Program fans; Ribbon or no? :  wedding diy fan hand fan program wedding program wedding fan ribbon Castle

     
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    SoontobeMrsA    June 2012   MA/NH line

    @brittneygr0: gorgeous venue! I like the ribbon at the bottom as PPs suggested.

     
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    lox    May 2011   Baltimore

    I like the idea of the ribbon around the handle. :)

    Possibly stupid question... what size paper are you using for these? I'm trying to make something similar but the paper size is just not working out for some reason. Suggestions?

     
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    brittneygr0    August 6, 2011  

    @lox: I'm using 8.5x11 65lb cardstock, I'm lazy so I just folded 'em in half and glued it all together with Mod Podge. On the back we have Celtic Tree Astrology, something neat for the guests to read. If you need help with getting it to fit, I can send you my template so you can have something to go off of, just PM me your email.

     
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    cinnamonbun    June 25, 2011  

    I like the little bows on the handles best. :)

     
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    AnnieAAA    October 25, 2009   Dallas, TX

    Yeah, loose the ribbon, and I second rounding the edges, I think this would make them a bit more refined :)

     
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    Brianalaura    August 14, 2010   Ontario, Canada

    @lox: I know you didn't ask me, but I'll answer too anyway!  :-)  We used 4x6 paper for ours (we just got them printed at kinkos).  It worked well.  Here's a picture of some people who moved them over to the dancefloor!

    DIY Program fans; Ribbon or no? :  wedding diy fan hand fan program wedding program wedding fan ribbon Programfans

    @brittneygr0: Beautiful venue!  August is hot, I'll bet your guests will be happy to have them.  You're actually getting married on my birthday. :-D Good luck, I hope it goes well!

     
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    SummerGirl21    June 12, 2010  

    I think you should do the ribbon around the handle.  We did that for our fan programs for our outdoor ceremony and everyone thought they were really cute.

     
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    Miss Freeman    May 27, 2012   Fairfax, VA

    Adding a little ribbon around the handle will make them perfect!

     
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    brittneygr0    August 6, 2011  

    Thank you guys so much for your suggestions! I think I will both round the corner and add a thicker ribbon at the bottom of the handle. It will make my life much easier than threading all that ribbon!

     
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    Whimsical.Sprite    June 18, 2011   Midwest, United States

    I like the ribbon around the handle look.

     
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    brittneygr0    August 6, 2011  

    So, this is what we came up with after suggestions... I fell in love with the ribbon. I also found black "tie the knot" ribbon!DIY Program fans; Ribbon or no? :  wedding diy fan hand fan program wedding program wedding fan ribbon FanFinalcensor

     
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    Jenniferk6    October 1, 2011   Ottawa, Ontario

    I definitely like your new mock-up!

     
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    lox    May 2011   Baltimore

    @Brianalaura: I asked anyone who would help me out. Thanks for the advice!

     

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