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In the process of getting ready for Valentine’s Day I looked for some ribbon I had used on a previous project but could not find it. This meant that I had to make a return trip to buy more. You know how this story goes, as soon as I got home I found the original ribbon. This incident is the reason I decided I needed some orginization/storage solution for my ribbon. I do not have a true craft room so I needed something small and portable. At Christmas we made these trees:
I made three bases for the trees but we only made two of the Christmas trees. The third base had been on a shelf in my kitchen waiting for me to find it a home until I needed it. It dawned on me after buying the second roll of ribbon the same color that I already owned that the Christmas tree base would be great for organizing my ribbon.
Ribbon Organizer How To:
These are the only wooden pieces I used to make the Ribbon Organizer. I purchased all at my local craft store. Additional supplies you will need is a drill and glue. Step #1- Drill a hole into the base the size of your dowel rod. Step #2 Glue the dowel rod into the hole. That’s it! I added a removable finial because of the cute factor, it serves no purpose.
The final step is that I painted the organizer. I have one blue, now one red/orange and I am painting the final one green. I think these may help me organize the ribbon in my life.
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That is a brilliant way to organize all those spools of ribbon. Mine are all just thrown in a bin – I should try this.
Great idea! Mine just lay around and become unraveled.
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What a really cute idea, my ribbon spools are loose and they come unwound so easily!
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So smart! I love how cute it is, too!
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This is a very good idea.. It makes the ribbon pulls better and all in 1 organized area.
What a cute idea! I have a paper towel holder that would be great for this if I was a big crafter! Love this!
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What a clever idea. This is perfect for crafters.
I love this idea! This would also work great for my latest obsession – washi tape. Thanks so much for sharing!
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Such a great idea for something that normally ends up unraveling and creating a huge mess in all of my craft baskets! lol
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I need one of these. My ribbon is all thrown in a container, a total mess! lol
simple and so practical! I love it!
That is a great idea! I should do this for my daughters, who are always finding new ribbon. I bet it could also work for several other things, like a ponytail elastics holder!
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How very cool… I have never been into bows until this past Christmas and since am totally addicted. I hit every sale and have tons of ribbons now, so this is awesome. Thank you
I just made a holder for my crochet coasters. Never thought of one for these. Great idea
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Who Would Of Thought GREAT Idea Love It Need To Go Get The Supplies I Can Use These Soooo Badly!!
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What a cute way to organize and display ribbon! I love that the concept can be applied to a number of dowels to match any decor! Thanks for sharing this great tip – definitely pinning this for when I finally get my craft room together
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This is really neat! I make all my girl’s own hairbows so this would be ideal when crafting them up. I hate fishing for ribbon in my box!
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This is really neat! I make all my girl’s own hairbows so this would be ideal when crafting them up. I hate fishing for ribbon in my box! Nice craft!
This is such a cute and colorful way to organize that ribbon! I love this idea!
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This is such a great way to organize ribbon! It’s functional AND cute.
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This is very cute! Though I think it would invite my cats to just attack all my ribbons. @_@
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That is such a great idea! I have all my ribbons tangled in a plastic bag. I think this is a must do for me.
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This is a really smart and easy way to organize your ribbons! I know exactly what you mean about finding something as soon as you buy a new one. LOL!
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I am going to make one of those just so I can buy a bunch of cute ribbon!! great idea.
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Any ideas that help me stay organized and don’t take up space are awesome in my book! I need to do this for all of my ribbon spools (I think I may have to make several….)
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I have seen many ways to organize ribbon, but this is one I think I would really use. You can see all of the ribbons, plus it doesn’t take up a lot of space! Great!
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I will dream this in my dream craft room too! I love it and someday I hope to make one!
What an awesome organizer! I usually buy LOTS of ribbons so this DIY is really helpful! Pinning it for later
You are so creative and I love this idea. I will have to do this if I ever get around to getting more ribbon. I really did enjoy reading your post. Thank you
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This is a perfect idea for crafters! Thanks for sharing this.
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My craft supplies are a mess, so I really need suggestions like this. It would be great for washi tape, too!
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That is such a great idea! I have so many ribbons that need organizing.
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I love this– what a great craft and an even better way to stay organized!
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Love this! We could use this as a jumping board for so many ideas, especially for my daughter’s room
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It’s pretty simple but yet its simplicity makes it beautiful. I love the design and it looks really attractive.
Now THAT is a great idea! I never thought to use this for ribbon, I can never find the one I am looking for!
I have so much ribbon, I need to make this.
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That is the best way to organize pools of ribbons.
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This is a great idea! I know I keep buying the same thing over and over again. And then I come home and find it.
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I certainly like this idea and will use it for some of my strings and other gadgets:)! thanks
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How cute and functional. I have been looking for a neat way to store all of the rolls of ribbons. Thank you for this tutorial. ‘Found you on SEW-Licious’ current link party
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This is such a good idea. I need to do this with all my ribbon! Thanks for sharing it with us..Pinned!
Marti
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What a great idea! My ribbon is currently housed in two large shoe boxes, which is handy and cheap. But your idea is so pretty! I’ve seen other people hang ribbon from something attached to a wall, but I like how your’s is still portable, because like you, I don’t have a craft room and tend to craft in various areas.
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These are great, my ribbons are all in a drawer and it can take a while to find the one I want. I love looking at everyone’s different organising tips.
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This is such a cute idea! After getting more and more into DIY blogging I have ribbon hanging around everywhere!
xx Kait
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