Ribbon -- who doesn't love it . . . but how to store it? Again, here's where the Store-in-Style cubes by Crop-in-Style were a lifesaver. These two drawers make up one of the cubes and are within arm's reach. Each is about 7.5" tall -- perfect for all sizes of larger ribbon rolls.
The next drawer holds more spools and cello packages of ribbon card collections, fibers, cords, twill and hemp.
This Cropper Hopper box holds smaller amounts of ribbon yardage (2-3 yds) in each Mini Square (1-5/8") container.
These four individual ribbon boxes were found on clearance around the holidays about 2 years ago at Target. They were in the gift wrap section but I haven't seen them again since that time. I had purchased them before Stampin' Up came out with their ribbon roll storage, which is very similar if you are looking for something like these.
The above five ribbon boxes are normally stored in the cube below my ribbon roll drawers:
Snips of scrap ribbon are stored in this apothecary-type jar I found at a craft store. I try to check this jar for a match before I cut any new pieces.
Get Organized Week - Part 4 is tomorrow . . . ink, sponges, stamps!
If my husband ever says anything about my ribbon, I'm going to show him YOUR COLLECTION!!! :0) Why don't you come and visit me for a few days and help me get organized!
Posted by: Sue - stampinsusie on SCSS | March 15, 2007 at 04:10 AM
WOW - now that's a lot of ribbon. Thank you for all your organizing tips...I really gotta get my room in order and I am going to use a lot of your ideas!
Thank you.
Posted by: colleen | March 15, 2007 at 11:26 AM
OH my gosh. Can I come to your house to play. This is awesome. I want all that ribbon. You had better keep these pictures in case of an emergency. The ins. company would never believe you have all that ribbon. hehe. Just joking. Thanks for sharing. I love your ORGANIZATION. I am currently trying to do the same thing/
Dawn
Posted by: dawn burnworth | March 15, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Wow! That's a lot of ribbon (LOL)! Thanks for sharing all of your organization tips! I've really been enjoying your posts the past few days.
Linda
Posted by: Linda | March 15, 2007 at 04:15 PM
Goodness you have a beautiful space. I think I might not be the only one who got one small box and said, "This will be for ribbon" and now has ribbon everywhere! :)
Posted by: Erin Kellogg | March 15, 2007 at 04:39 PM
Another way to store your ribbon is to use vinyl rain gutter from Home Depot. It comes in 10' lengths but they'll cut it to any length you want. I have mine cut to 3' lengths because that works well for me. Then buy 2 end caps. You mount it on the wall and it will hold the ribbon perfectly with some hanging over the edge so you can see it & it doesn't come flying out either - Plus no rods to remove if the spool is empty. I can't post a picture right now because my craft room is being remodeled. New cabinets & such. Now the job of getting everything back in place before DH carries it to the curb. LOL.. I have our living room blocked up with boxes..
Hope everyone is having a great day AND Thank you for some great organization ideas - I needed them. Can't wait for tomorrow's..
Barb S
Florida
Posted by: Barbara | March 16, 2007 at 08:34 AM
Good grief girl! You have RIBBON! I thought I had a lot. sheesh! I have the ribbon holders from Target too but I wasn't
too happy with them. The ribbon kept slipping out of the hole and I would have to open the box and get it out. A solution I used was to use a tiny clothes pin on the outside to hold the ribbon so it doesn't slip back.
Posted by: Beckie C | March 16, 2007 at 01:54 PM