Saturday, August 11, 2007

A Ribbon Tip

I was just browsing around and saw that someone actually makes a ribbon iron that retails for $16.99. Ok, well it's a great idea, but I have a free solution for you if you need one. I keep an old curling iron in my ribbon bin. It heats up quick and works like a charm. Just pull the ribbon or lace through the iron and it's perfectly straight for any project. I pull it through fast for lightweight ribbon and slower for cotton or heavy ribbon. I have to give my smart mom credit for this tip, but I'm sure she won't mind if I share it with you. What are you using that old curling iron for anyways?

9 comments:

K Hutchinson said...

OMG that is the greatest idea- I have a old hair straighter - it will do the trick! Thank your smart mom for me!

BarbK said...

My hair's too short now for the curling iron. I think it just found a new home. thanks to you and your smart mom.

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

What a great tip, Tami! TFS.

Lesa said...

Great tip! Also like your Visual DNA! You rock Tami!

Anonymous said...

G'day Tami
Thanks for the ribbon tip- I have ruined so many ribbons with my iron too hot- Never again!
Sarah

dasimonds said...

Great Idea for the old curling Iron.. Thanks for sharing and tell your MOM thanks for great Idea too.
Cute dogs !
Loved looking and reading...
Your blog is so interesting..
Take Care..

Dee

Swamp Tulip said...

Great tip, Tami!

Teresa

Thanh Vo said...

This is GREAT Tami! I was thinking of buying that Pebbles Inc iron too. Hah.

Andi (RrlScrapGal) said...

Love the tip! I refuse to pay for that funky little pink iron... and I have an old curling iron handy!
HA! Thanks!