Michelle-
Honestly, it would be no trouble to make them for you; however, they are quite simple though, so here goes. Depending on the size of the ribbon and the safety pins, you should be able to take equal lengths of each of the three colors and tie them into a bow. Then you should be able to slide an open safety pin through the knot in the bow. After this, take a glue gun and affix the ribbon permanently to the safety pin. This is the best way to prevent the ribbon from sliding all over the place or from coming undone. Does that make sense?? If you simply tie a bow and then glue the bow to the pin, you run the risk of losing the bow altogether as the glue wears away/breaks down. I hope this makes sense...it's so hard to describe crafty things sometimes without a picture to follow.
Your words were very thoughtful, thank you. I live in Washington, attend grad school for social work/law and work for the Red Cross. I agree with you completely about tragedies making people stop and realize how precious their lives are. It is also in times like these that people really show their true spirit. Unfortunately, being somewhat cynical, I ask myself how long this renewed sense of generosity will last. The Red Cross blood supplies have been seriously low for a couple of years but it is our hope that now we can replenish that supply and build a reserve. Did you know that blood or blood products like plasma can be frozen for up to ten years. There are a lot of recently generous people who've never done this before and we want to keep them "gifting" our organization and others as well. Do you know that the Red Cross is mandated by congressional law to provide service to the military or armed forces like case management and other related services yet we receive no federal $$$. No federal $$ for Disaster Services, either. Sad but true. The only federal $$ we receive is earmarked for the Sr. Nutrition Programs and even then it is not enough to provide for all who need assistance. We do the best with what we have and continue to fundraise and raise awareness about social issues effecting people on a daily basis. I'm stepping down from the soapbox now. Sorry.
Before I forget, the man from the market, I'm certain, thinks the world of you. You said it's amazing how an absolute stranger can brighten your spirits, but did you ever think what you did for him? Imagine what it was like for him to see you proudly showing your support for this country. It is always the little things that really make all the difference. No amount of money could do what you did for that man or viceversa. Make sense??? With that, I leave with you a quote that I keep near me at all times,
"One does not improve through argument but through examples......be what you wish to make others become. Make yourself, not your words a sermon" - Henri Frederik Amiel
Best of luck with your ribbons and thank you for yor undying support. Let me know how they turn out, ok.
Sincerely,
Trishia
