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Twist-Off Prize Ribbons

Posted on August 2, 2011January 2, 2017 by Martha

Emily and her Maid of Honor, Gianna, came up with the idea of having a “Twist-Off” at the wedding reception (think “Pulp Fiction”). Emily was planning to order a couple of trophies, but then she and I found this great stuff on sale at Michaels. I wonder if the company that manufactured these items has gone out of business, because everything was marked $1 or less. It’s an interesting product — lots of different elements that you can put together to make all types of award ribbons in several sizes. We bought a bunch of different pieces, took some of them apart, and then added a few things of our own. They are big (5″ diameter), but very light. We put pins on the back, but you could add magnets instead.

My sister taught me how to do the twist in 1960 on her first visit home from college. That was a long time ago, so I think maybe I need to practice if I am going to compete. Emily knows how to do the twist, but I was pleased when she asked me to teach her the Mashed Potato (the blonde dancer is doing it correctly — the brunette is just doing her own thing).

8 thoughts on “Twist-Off Prize Ribbons”

  1. Ann says:
    August 2, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    Those are VERY cool! The competition could turn ugly vying for those ribbons!

    I can twist, but I had to check out a video on the Mashed Potato – I’ll have to stick with the creamy variety that you eat – that requires a lot of coordination!

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  2. Jan says:
    August 2, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    What great awards! The party just gets better and better!

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  3. Ann Champion says:
    August 3, 2011 at 5:43 am

    What great fun! Those ribbons are definately worth competing for. 🙂

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  4. Renee Wheeler says:
    August 3, 2011 at 6:17 am

    What a fun contest idea. I’m afraid I’m going to have to google up the mashed potato. I know I’ve seen it, probably done it but can’t recall right now. Love the prize ribbons. You girls make a great team. How ’bout a Mother-Daughter wedding planning business? I’m already married but I’d hire you in a heart beat for an anniversary party!!

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  5. Barbara says:
    August 3, 2011 at 9:01 am

    Not much of a dancer, but I might try if I could win one of these. Great idea for the reception and the prize!

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  6. Tina says:
    August 3, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    I’ve never been to a wedding as fun as the one you are planning!

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  7. Allie says:
    August 3, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    GREAT ribbons! Loved the video – haven’t seen that dance done in a very long time, lol, man doesn’t she have a great voice!

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  8. mimi'sdarlins says:
    August 4, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    Wow, this is going to be one fun wedding! I love the contest idea and the ribbons! Thanks for sharing that video, this really takes me back. I just have to say it…you had to be there!!

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