Enablers Alert

I realized, when assembling my materials and tools list for my last post, that I've been keeping something from you. If you're looking for ribbon, check out Really Reasonable Ribbon.

While I don't know exactly how I came across this company, my search for ribbon started last weekend when a friend called from Grand Forks to ask me a question about cardstock. She also made mention - teasingly - that I'd bought out all of the ribbon at Michael's. Specifically, she was looking for the narrow black polka-dot grosgrain ribbon that I have been using so frequently. Although I do not recall what search terms I used, it didn't take me long to find some ribbon for my friend, myself, and anyone else who wants some. While I could have ordered a smaller quantity, I ordered a 50-yard spool for only $7.50. As you can see, I ordered a few more cuts as well, which made sense, because I needed it and was going to pay a flat shipping rate anyway.

In addition to great prices, I experienced great service. I placed my order on Saturday and received an email on Sunday evening stating that my order had been picked and was ready for shipment on Monday morning via Priority Mail ($5.60). The box arrived Thursday with my neatly packaged ribbon and fun samples inside. I was impressed and thought I'd pass on my good experience.

There is a dark side to this post, however, for my Canadian friends, and I feel bad about it. Unfortunately, this is another company that charges high international shipping rates. The Priority Mail rate to Canada is $16, which means you would have to order a significant amount of ribbon to make it worthwhile. Living in northern Minnesota, I don't think of Canada as "international." Neighbors is a better word, and I think it's kind of a bummer that shipping rates have to be so high from one neighbor to another.