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DIY Ribbon Wands - pics!

Hollywoll, on March 17, 2011 at 4:27 PM Posted in Do It Yourself 0 17

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Lol, another of Holly's DIY projects. I was busy lately!

I saw this one day browsing for ideas and thought it was perfect! http://ruffledblog.com/diy-ribbon-wands-wedding-sendoff/

In total for dowels and ribbon it cost me around $40 to make 76 of these babies. In total effort, I think they took two people about 4 hours, although I did all the tying and gluing by myself. My FH did most of the cutting and sanding of the dowels. I LOVE HIM!

And they're different than the usual bubbles or sparklers.

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Latest activity by Shannon S., on March 18, 2011 at 11:21 AM

Master June 2011
Panda Bride · on March 17, 2011 at 4:27 PM
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We are doing these too! great job!
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Master March 2008
Hayley C™ · on March 17, 2011 at 4:32 PM
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Another idea if you want to use tinsel.

Very cool effect. Love them both.
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Devoted October 2011
Kristin · on March 17, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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Thanks! I'm looking to DIY this project too. Glad to see that someone else did it and it turned out great!
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**Soon to be bride** · on March 17, 2011 at 6:16 PM
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Awww that is such a great idea we are getting married on a crusie so they cant throw rice flowers or blow bubbles...GREAT IDEA!
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Master October 2011
Carole M (a.k.a "old tart") · on March 17, 2011 at 6:17 PM
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I love it. They are cute. I can't use them though. We have no grand exit. We are just sort of rolling up to the room.
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Master May 2011
Sheila · on March 17, 2011 at 6:29 PM
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I made these, and used shiskabob (or however the heck its spelled!) sticks and cut off the pointy ends.
i got 100 sticks for 1.00 at walmart
and approx 1.00 a yard for ribbon
spent abut 25-30 give or take.
and it took a couple hours t make.
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**Soon to be bride** · on March 17, 2011 at 7:31 PM
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Holly what kind of sticks did you use?
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Master January 2012
Jen P. · on March 17, 2011 at 7:35 PM
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When do you use these anyhow? is this after the ceremony on the way to the reception or is this after the reception on your way to the hotel/honeymoon? I know I'm probably the only bride in the world that doesn't already know this.. ;P
I like the ribbons!! But I also like the tinsel ones.. hmmmmmmmmmm...
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VIP June 2011
Hollywoll · on March 17, 2011 at 10:07 PM
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Soon to be bride - I used dowel sticks - you can get them at any craft store. Mine were 59 cents each. They are very sturdy, but splinter easy when cut, which is why I sanded them.

And Jen, this is for the send off. I'm going to use them when we leave the reception.
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Ava · on March 17, 2011 at 10:56 PM
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We are doing this too! If you google "wooden dowels" you can find them wholesale for cheaper.
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Dedicated June 2011
Tramaine · on March 17, 2011 at 11:30 PM
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I was thinking of using those to when entering the reception
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Master May 2011
Mrs. Reid · on March 18, 2011 at 4:50 AM
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We are using them for the reception entrance
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Michelle · on March 18, 2011 at 10:59 AM
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This is such a good idea!
looks awesome!~
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Master August 2010
~Bride 8/28/10~ · on March 18, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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Great idea!
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Super October 2011
Elizabeth · on March 18, 2011 at 11:15 AM
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I did these too!! but i hot glued mine onto the ends. i used dowels with weekly coupons of 40% off for a package (i'm too cheap) lol
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Master September 2011
Mrs♥In♥September · on March 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM
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Oooo I love this! New diy!
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Master March 2011
Shannon S. · on March 18, 2011 at 11:21 AM
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We did them for the recessional. Half the guests got noisemakers, and the other half got ribbon wands (you can see a few on the right-hand side of the photo).

We had SIL's fiance hand them out at the door and explain that they were for the recessional...and people LOVED it and made quite a racket. Two of our guests even waved them during the family and friends affirmation during the ceremony. ("Do you affirm you will support this marriage?" "We do" *ribbon wave and a cheer*)

We used dowels, ribbon in black, red and yellow, and hot glue.
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