What is it? – Kudos!  Well done!  Grand Prize! First place!  Honorable mention! Special achievement!  Student of the month! Employee of the year!  It’s all recognition, plain and simple, and we all like it.  When we do something exceptional, remarkable or noteworthy, a little personal recognition makes it all the more rewarding.  And tangible evidence of that achievement makes it even more memorable and special.  The question is, how can we make “one of” type awards for any number of occasions. The short list of those occasions includes, fairs, festivals, academics, sports, competitions, or even party favors.  The answer is the traditional ribbon rosette with or without streaming ribbons.  The cool thing is that our decorative options are limited only by our individual creative imagination.  The challenge is, until now, that they are not that easy to make.  Lots of measuring, folding, gluing, stapling and, unfortunately, most must be accomplished at the same time.  A real origami challenge with hot or sharp things by our fingers.  Perhaps there should be an award just for making the award. At least until now.  Now, thanks to the creative folks at Clover, ribbon rosettes are fast, easy and great looking.  You’ll be proud to present them!  But that’s not all.  If you’re super creative, there are home decor applications for ribbon rosettes too.  Just sayin’.

What does it do? – The challenge in making an attractive ribbon rosette is to place even folds of the ribbon you’ve selected around a central disk and attaching it permanently.  Easier said than done.  Unless you’re using the Clover Rosette Maker.  Then it’s a piece of cake.  Simply fold your ribbon around the “petals” of the reusable template.  When each wing is covered the ribbon is easily attached to the central disk with provided stickers.  We can then apply decoration in any manner we desire to the domed front disk and attach it.  Add the back with included attaching pin and we’re done!

Rosette Maker – The Clover Rosette Maker kit is available in two sizes, large and small.  Each kit comes with a reusable template and the adhesive disks, backing and front domed disk to complete the rosette.

Rosette Parts Set – The Clover Rosette Parts Set is available in two sizes, large and small.  Each set is complete with the adhesive disks, backing and front domed disk to complete three additional rosettes of that size.

How do I share it? – Ribbon rosettes with ribbon streamers are really attractive.  When people see them they just have to touch them.  Make several rosettes for various occasions to paint the picture of just some of the possibilities and their imaginations will take over.  Provide an open kit and some ribbon for them to experience how easy it is to make a rosette and everyone will want to have one.  Make rosette name tags for everyone who works with you and you will ensure that everyone who comes into your shop will see them.