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the best method to attach ribbon to escort cards?

posted 2 years ago in DIY

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misscannoli July 2009 Philadelphia

Hello, hive!

 I have spent almost the entire weekend fussing with my "vision" for our escort cards. 

Alas, my initial idea to use a ribbon punch (from papersource) to tie a bow was dashed when I realized that the punch only goes to a depth of 1" and my card was about another 1.5" longer!  Even after I cut down the size of the card, i still wasn't able to punch it at the top without punching holes through the back side either.  (which looked awful!).  

 On to plan #2 -- I thought i would just wrap ribbon around like below:(Miss Stiletto blogged about it a while back)

 http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_M62H2afg_YE/Si25NUKH_QI/AAAAAAAABFY/ImGq-jvmhWE/s1600-h/WheatGrass.jpg

 Well, not my problem seems to be that I can't glue the ribbon on smoothly.  Any suggestions to either issue would be MUCH appreciated.  I'm ready to tear my hair out in frustration!  

Thanks in advance for your help!<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre">  

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smiles1979 April 30, 2011 Nrth Central, MA

I'd probably use craft tape adhesive like the suggestions here:

the Xyron 1.5" create a sticker maker. :)
similar option - Tombow Craft Collection brand tape adhesive (permanent bond).
glue dots

(though the glue dots probably won't be as 'smooth' as the other 2 adhesives, but I guess that depends too on how you display the ribbon on your escort cards...

But those are some things I'd suggest. They can all be found at places like Michaels. :) Good luck! :)