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Awareness Ribbon Cookie Embed Project - Page 2

By Bob Sherman

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Packaging

Although these could actually be sold loose, using some form of packaging is recommended. By prepackaging the chocolate is protected from scuffing, dust, etc... and it simplifies transactions when selling them since they don't need to be handled further (wrapping, bagging, and so forth). Several packing ideas are presented below ranging from simple bagging to gift packaging. Note that most of these product are available in bulk should you need quantities of 1,000 or more - contact our sales department.

Bagging
The simplest and least expensive packaging is simply bagging these individually. These are a good fit in a 3 1/2" x 6" lolly bag. The bag may be closed with a suitable color twist tie or a ribbon. Twist ties are faster then using a ribbon if you need to make many of these.

3 1/2" x 6" Lolly Bags

Twist Ties

Two Pack Box
Although illustrated with different cookie embeds, this small box holds 2. These boxes are clear so a printed card or message may be placed in the bottom facing. This type of packaging looks very professional, however adds substantially to the cost of materials for your fund raiser.

Clear Embed Box

Embed Box 2 Cavity Insert

8" Bow Stretch Loop (these may also be taped shut with clear tape to reduce cost)

Six Pack Box
Although illustrated with different cookie embeds, this small box holds 6. This type of packaging looks very professional, however adds substantially to the cost of materials for your fund raiser.

8 ounce Box

6 Cavity Insert

10" Bow Stretch Loop (these may also be taped shut with clear tape to reduce cost)

Other Popular Fund Raising Molds

The following molds are also popular for use in making products for fund raisers:

Sneaker Lolly - Popular item for walk related events
Puzzle Piece Lolly - Popular item for autism related events
Awareness Ribbon Lolly - A ribbon on a stick
Awareness Ribbon - A ribbon without a stick
Small Awareness Ribbon Lolly Candy Mold - For making hard candy (also works with chocolate)
Large Awareness Ribbon Lolly Candy Mold - For making hard candy (also works with chocolate)

Awareness Ribbon Colors

The following colors are commonly associated with the causes / organizations shown. Please note that this is not an "official" list and is just here for informational purposes. I cannot guarantee it is 100% accurate. Note that these are the ribbon colors in common use in the U.S. and may vary for other countries. In alphabetical order by color:

Black Ribbon - mourning, melanoma, and gang prevention

Blue Ribbon - drunk driving, child abuse, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, the victims of hurricane Katrina, dystonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), alopecia, Education, Epstein-Barr Virus, Save the Music, colon cancer, colorectal cancer, and anti-tobacco

Brown Ribbon - anti-tobacco, colon cancer, colorectal cancer

Burgundy Ribbon- brain aneurysm, Cesarean section (worn upside down), headaches, hemangioma, vascular malformation, hospice care, multiple myeloma, William's syndrome, Thrombophilia, Antiphospholid Antibody Syndrome, and adults with disabilities

Dark Blue Ribbon - arthritis, child abuse prevention, victim's rights, free speech, water quality, and water safety

Gold Ribbon - childhood cancer

Grey Ribbon - diabetes, asthma, and brain cancer

Green Ribbon : childhood depression, missing children, open records for adoptees, environmental concerns, kidney cancer, tissue/organ donation, homeopathy, and worker and driving safety

Jigsaw Puzzle Ribbon - autism

Lace Ribbon - osteoporosis

Lavender Ribbon - general cancer awareness, epilepsy, and rett syndrome

Light Blue Ribbon - childhood cancer (along with pink), prostate cancer, Trisomy 18, and scleroderma

Orange Ribbon - leukemia, hunger, cultural diversity, and self-injury awareness

Pale Yellow Ribbon - spina bifida

Pearl Ribbon - emphysema, lung cancer, mesothelioma, and multiple sclerosis

Periwinkle Ribbon - eating disorders and pulmonary hypertension

Pink Ribbon -breast cancer awareness, birth parents, and childhood cancer awareness (along with light blue)

Pink and Blue Ribbon - miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death due to SIDS or other causes

Purple Ribbon - pancreatic cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, domestic violence, ADD, alzheimer's, religious tolerance, animal abuse, the victims of 9/11 including the police and firefighters, Crohn's disease and colitis, cystic fibrosis, lupus, leimyosarcoma, and fibromyalgia

Rainbow Ribbon - gay pride and support for the GLBT community

Red Ribbon - AIDS and HIV, it is also used for heart disease, stroke, substance abuse, MADD, DARE, Epidermolysis Bullosa, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Red, White & Blue Ribbon - victims and heros of the 9/11 attacks, patriotism, support of our troops, fireworks safety

Silver Ribbon - children with disabilities, Parkinson's disease, and mental illnesses such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders

Teal Ribbon - ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers as well as sexual assault, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and tsunami victims

White Ribbon : innocence, victims of terrorism, violence against women, peace, right to life, bone cancer, adoptees, and retinal blastoma

Yellow Ribbon - support our troops, MIA/POW, suicide prevention, adoptive parents, amber alerts, bladder cancer, spina bifida, endometriosis, and a general symbol for hope

Donation Policy

I realize that by posting this article to the web, some organizations will be on us for donations like pit bulls that smell a meal. It is quite impossible for us to donate to them all regardless of how worthy your cause is. I am not trying to be rude here, just stating facts. Please consider this free information our donation to your organization. A full copy of our donation policy may be found here.

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Disclaimer: The information presented here is accurate to the best of my knowledge and common chocolate making practices as of the time of this writing - February 2009. The author and the publisher accept no liability for the use or misuse of any of the information presented in this article. This article is presented for informational purposes and is used at your own risk.

Author: Bob Sherman

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