June 02, 2011

Ribbon storage idea

I have a lot of ribbon from work I've done. Once in awhile I use a bit to tie up a package, but I want to keep some of each design as a sample. Currently they're all stuffed in an ice bucket which is getting pretty full. I saw this photo from All People Quilt, shared on Pinterest by Jennifer Davis. Store ribbon in soda straw dispensers? I like it.

36 comments:

  1. ClareJune 2, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    That's a fab idea! You could also use a cafetiere for a similar look

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  2. Jessica JonesJune 2, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Great, as soon as I learn what that is, I'll look into it. It sounds fancy. In fact, I could for a cup of cafeteire right now. Preferably french roast.

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  3. Curated By ColorJune 2, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Genius idea! Not only keeps things organized, but nicely displays the ribbons, too!

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  4. Kathy CJune 2, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Brilliant!

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  5. Grandma GJune 2, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Perfect! Well, till you need the spool on the bottom. ;)

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  6. SallyJune 2, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    What a good idea!

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  7. Jessica JonesJune 2, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    The whole stack lifts out, right? So I could just unwind some without taking all the rolls off. Mostly it would just be storage.

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  8. Grandma GJune 2, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Ahhh... I knew that. ;)

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  9. tiffany.June 2, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!

    xo.
    http://dropsofjupiterBLOG.com

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  10. CatieJune 2, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    What a great idea!

    I have to say, I've only just recently found your blog and I wish I would've found it sooner!! I love your work! :)

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  11. patricia zapataJune 2, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Easy and great idea!

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  12. KellyJune 2, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Such a fab and easy idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Frau HaselmayerJune 2, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Great Idea!

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  14. CattieJune 2, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    So pretty! And practical! Two of my favorite things. :-) I store mine rolled around old paper towel cores in a pretty box from IKEA, but this is much nicer. And you can see exactly what you have without digging through layer after layer.

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  15. JLR DesignsJune 2, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I LOVE this idea!!!

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  16. FelicityJune 2, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Now THAT's what I call beautiful storage.
    I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I've been using timber toilet roll holders, it looks like I need to do some shopping!

    xx Felicity

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  17. Maiz ConnollyJune 2, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Wouldn't this work great for washi tape, too? I love it!

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  18. Of Sage and SepiaJune 2, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Wowza! One of those "repurposing" ideas that is just perfect.

    I fought the ribbon storage mess by turning the ribbons into instant window treatments:
    http://ofsageandsepia.blogspot.com/2011/01/bit-by-new-year-reoranizing-bug.html

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  19. isabeauJune 2, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    lol that's how i store mine in a straw container

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  20. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    great idea! I have a million ribbons! now I know what to do with them.

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  21. Lisa BrownJune 2, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    How adorable and so convenient. Thanks for a great idea!

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  22. bichonpawzJune 3, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    This is a cute idea!! I was searching for something to store my ribbon in and I ended up using an old spice container...one of those round units with all of the little bottles in it!

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  23. Ashley TurnerJune 3, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    That's a fabulous idea and so decorative!

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  24. NikiJune 3, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    BEST IDEA EVER!

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  25. Anna M.June 4, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    When I first saw the photo I thought they were those canisters in docter's offices that hold cotton swabs and stuff. Silly me, but I could definitely use some for trims.

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  26. RhiannaJune 6, 2011 at 2:43 PM

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  27. RhiannaJune 6, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    What a pretty way to store your ribbon! I recently saw a glass sugar dispenser used to store a spool of bakers twine, with the string coming out of the hole at the top. Both ideas are ingenious! Thanks for sharing!

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  28. Jennie BeeJune 7, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    What a Great Idea!!!

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  29. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Perfect!!!! I love that you can access ALL the spools easily, since you just pull up the whole thing at once. Love it. Ü

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  30. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    What a beautiful way to store ribbons! Right now I have a dry cleaner hanger with tiers of paper tubes as my ribbon rack. As I collect more and more ribbon, I start a new tier by tying thin rope to either corners of the hanger and stabilize using a paper tube (the ones off dry cleaner hangers). If you can picture it, you know how much of a mess that is!

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  31. BonnieJune 9, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Oh wow. I don't think I'd use it for ribbon, I have one of those 5 rung pants hangers for my ribbon but my washi tapes would be great in something like that!!! What an awesome idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. tami {fabulously wed}June 12, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Love this! It's seriously the best idea I've seen yet.

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  33. InteriorGroupieJune 19, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    LOVE those ribbon containers!! Looks just lovely.

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  34. jeanieJune 21, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    fabulous idea to keep the remaining lengths of ribbon handy & accessible. love the display worthy appeal.
    xxoo.

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  35. ChristinaJuly 25, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    GREAT IDEA! I have many ribbons laying around & an empty cafetiere! XD

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  36. UnknownApril 24, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    That is an amazing idea! Not only will your ribbons stay untangled, they will also be displayed beautifully if you get the transparent glass/plastic soda straw storage. An excellent storage idea that is not only creative but very useful too. It is great for the kids' craftsroom either at home or in schools.

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