Ribbon Storage
As I’ve been using more ribbon lately, in my wedding toppers and other designs, I’ve found my collection of it to be slowly getting out of control as it continues to steadily grow in size. I buy the same thing twice, can’t ever seem to find the color I need. You know the drill. So I got them in control last night before bed. I keep many of my products and supplies in an old mail sorter which I found boxes that fit into perfectly. And now the ribbon fits in the boxes perfectly, too.
I used double-thick boards to wrap my ribbon around, but old cardboard is great, too. I cut a slit in the board so I didn’t have to tape the ribbon down, wrapped the ribbon around the board and secured the end with a tiny straight pin.
What used to be in five different places is now all together. Organization is so satisfying. And so pretty.
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26 Comments Add your own
1. peanut | April 22nd, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Sigh … so pretty. It makes me want to play with more ribbon.
2. Natasha Lawyer | April 22nd, 2009 at 5:40 pm
That makes me happy.
3. Rosa | April 22nd, 2009 at 5:44 pm
What a beautiful collection you have. Here are a few of mine :)
4. craftYARD | April 22nd, 2009 at 6:11 pm
i. love. it.
5. Lizzie | April 22nd, 2009 at 6:13 pm
you have the most phenomenal collection of ribbons i have ever seen!! fantastic! fab!
6. claire Robertson | April 22nd, 2009 at 6:19 pm
What a great thing to have done. Mine are all in a big mess in a couple of boxes. I should do the same. xx
7. jamieofalltrades | April 22nd, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Such an awesome idea. I use large jars to store my ribbon but this is such a good idea.
8. rossie | April 22nd, 2009 at 6:46 pm
I’ve been thinking about incorporating ribbons in some quilts, but I have no idea which kinds are meant to be colorfast and durable. Any tips?
9. trish | April 22nd, 2009 at 8:51 pm
ok, that is awesome!
10. milkybeer | April 22nd, 2009 at 9:32 pm
A-W-E-S-O-M-E. There’s something very satisfying about seeing them all tidied away like that.
11. RhiannonM | April 22nd, 2009 at 10:52 pm
This is gorgeous, and so organised. Love it.
12. rose | April 23rd, 2009 at 1:21 am
oh so pretty :) and organised. mine are just in a huge box and explode everytime i take the lid off! a good weekend project methinks
13. Christy | April 23rd, 2009 at 2:15 am
Amazing collection of ribbons! Sooo pretty!
14. MissyP | April 23rd, 2009 at 10:16 am
YESSSSSSSS! Thank YOU. I have been wondering for months what to do with my ribbon stash. Hadn’t quite got to the stage of buying things twice - but almost! Thanks for sharing.
15. ThePhantomMoon | April 23rd, 2009 at 11:12 am
awesome job!
16. Leslie | April 23rd, 2009 at 11:16 am
I just posted about organizing my sewing room, it must be spring! I may now have to organize my ribbon though. What a great idea. You’re ribbon is absolutely beautiful!
17. amy k. | April 23rd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
so, um, I am so distracted by your ribbon collection I can’t comment. dang, girl.
18. sherri s. | April 23rd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Amazing…I have SO much ribbon that’s crammed into shoeboxes, etc. As a result, it’s wrinkled when you want to use it, and it’s too much trouble to get out the ironing board, wah wah wah. So you’ve inspired me to get my “collection” under control! Thanks!
19. Sharona R | April 23rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Oh so wonderful!!! I must adopt this somehow. My ribbons are in an unbelievable mess right now.
20. sarah | April 23rd, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Of course! If you are not familiar with the ribbons over at Retrosaria, you have to check out them out! They are so amazing.
21. tracy | April 23rd, 2009 at 5:27 pm
thanks for sharing this awesome idea- looks fantastic and easy to keep organized. (i’ve just been keeping mine all smooshed up together in a hurricane vase, which looks pretty too, but way messy).
22. larissa | April 23rd, 2009 at 6:36 pm
I just love looking at the pretty colors your collection makes all neatly stowed together. I’d love to pinch your whole collection. I think getting organized sparks creativity — if I can see it, I’ll think of a way to use it.
23. Silvia | April 24th, 2009 at 2:06 am
Wow! It’s very well organized! It’s nice to look at your collection!
24. Erica | April 27th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
This is calling out to me. Actually, I think my ribbon drawer is calling out to me, too. It’s saying, “I want to be pretty like that!!” Thanks for the tip and the gorgeous/inspiring photos.
25. Kelly Fletcher | May 9th, 2009 at 4:05 am
Neat and orderly sewing supplies so appeal to my inner perfectionist… Did the same with my embroidery floss boxes last weekend and it’s more satisfying than a day at a spa. Sad, but true.
26. Suzie | March 22nd, 2010 at 4:45 am
I’ve got to do this! My ribbon storage (which was neat initially) is becoming a huge mess now! Thanks for the great tips.
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