Mar 27 2008

Ribbon - A Glimpse Into My World - Part III

Published by zindorf at 3:43 am under Tips, Tools

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There is no rhyme or reason to my ribbon storage, but I find it functional.  Of course, I don’t have the collection of ribbon that some of you have!  You know who you are too, lol.

My ribbon is not sorted by color or kind it just finds itself on these wire racks that I got from Walmart 5 years ago.  They hang from the bottom shelf that my stamps are stored on.  I have four of them.

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I should really sort it by color, but there are cards to be made and a blog to update.  Important stuff!

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I could have at least straighten them up before share with you, lol.  I’m just keeping it real!

Now below is a picture of some of my ribbon by the yard.  I found these holders, also at Walmart, that have these cute little clips to keep the ribbon on them.  I just put a piece of ribbon through the holes and tie it to keep the group together.  Again, no rhyme or reason to color, etc.

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So lets hear from you.  How do you keep your ribbon stored?  Leave a comment or even better yet a link in the comments section so we can check it out!

Have a colorful day!

Until tomorrow. . . . . . .

22 Responses to “Ribbon - A Glimpse Into My World - Part III”

  1. # Ethaon 27 Mar 2008 at 5:08 am

    Well your storage looks pretty good to me! I have not found something yet that works for me. Tried the SU ribbon storage things and they do NOT work at all (for me). I looked at those notched chipboard things that are made for ribbon storage, but most of my ribbon comes in rather long lengths on the rolls and its too much to wind around those. So mostly its lying all over the place and is thrown in boxes and I go digging if I need something.

  2. # Janineon 27 Mar 2008 at 5:09 am

    UGH !!! If it’s one thing I can’t stand is my ribbon storage… I have it in boxes, in bags, and wound around the wierdest things. I always look at it and say I have to get it organized but just never do…Maybe I will add ribbon organization to my spring cleaning list !!!

  3. # Lizon 27 Mar 2008 at 5:32 am

    I just posted a “craft spaces” post on my blog. If you scroll down through the pics I show my ribbon storage idea. Love you tutorials. Your stuff is really good.

  4. # Lizon 27 Mar 2008 at 5:32 am

    oops forgot the link

    http://theprissyplace.blogspot.com/2008/03/crafty-spaces-take-2-yadayada-and.html

  5. # Kayon 27 Mar 2008 at 5:53 am

    Ribbon storage would be an oxymoron for me - ribbon thrown together in a drawer that gets all tangled up and means I can never find what I am looking for would be a better description.
    I’m still looking for a system that works for me…

  6. # Danelleon 27 Mar 2008 at 7:51 am

    I actually put a post on my blog not too long ago about how I store my ribbon. Here’s the link: http://danelleandres.blogspot.com/2008/03/swap-hop.html

    I stumbled upon your blog via another blog awhile back, and have thoroughly enjoyed seeing your artwork! Just beautiful. :)

  7. # heather the mooseloveron 27 Mar 2008 at 8:19 am

    I am fascinated by your topic because I doubled my ribbon collection yesterday because Offray has an outlet near my new home.

  8. # Ann C.on 27 Mar 2008 at 9:12 am

    I love your tutorials! As for ribbon storage, short lengths under 3-4 yds, I wind up in a little roll and put in mayonnaise jars by color. They are on a shelf on the wall. I just like looking at the rainbow…it makes me happy! I keep big full rolls stacked up on the shelf and when the length gets smaller, wind them up too and into my rainbow jars they go! I don’t wind them on clothespins or anything. It wouldn’t all fit in the jars if I did.

  9. # Chrison 27 Mar 2008 at 10:29 am

    :drool: Wow, who cares about the storage I just want the ribbons.

  10. # Montannieon 27 Mar 2008 at 11:04 am

    OOh! I have some of those baskets — I used to use them in the laundry but now have another “system” there and have freed these up. I couldn’t get rid of them, and now, they’ll have a use! Thanks for posting this.

    My current “system” is no system at all — throw them in a drawer, put them in a jar, toss them on the table, etc.

  11. # Kristine Reynoldson 27 Mar 2008 at 1:31 pm

    I love your storage for the loose ribbon by the yard. Mine is stuffed in a jar and mostly forgotten about. I’ll have to look for those the next time I am at Walmart (of course I was there this morning before I saw your post…)

    I don’t have a ton of ribbon. Found these binds at Michael’s a while back and they are still working well for me.

    http://stampingandscrapingincalifornia.blogspot.com/search?q=Ribbon+storage

    Thanks for sharing all your beautiful creations with us Michelle!

  12. # cheryl stoweon 27 Mar 2008 at 7:39 pm

    I use shoe orginzer for my ribbon it seems to work pretty well. Yes they are put in each holder a cording to sorten colors. I don’t have alot of ribbon last time I counted I only had 100 spools. I mostly use white and so I really don’t need alot of space. I really should widen my horizen and use it more and in more colors.

  13. # Erin Kon 27 Mar 2008 at 8:56 pm

    Beautiful ribbon storage.

    I do this:
    http://erinkcreations.blogspot.com/2007/07/ribbon-storage.html

    it’s not beautiful, but it works.

  14. # Beccaon 27 Mar 2008 at 9:29 pm

    Ribbon storage seems to be a hot topic. I’ve finally settled on a storage method that I love and recently I posted this ribbon storage solution on my blog. You can see it here - it’s a fairly small footprint. I’m not a ribbonaholic or anything, but this is currently storing over 650 rolls of ribbon and there’s still room left. You can see it here:

    http://www.amazingpapergrace.com/amazing-ribbon-storage/

  15. # zindorfon 28 Mar 2008 at 4:30 am

    Wow! Thanks everyone for the great comments and sharing your wonderful storage solutions. :)

  16. # Dawnon 28 Mar 2008 at 5:07 am

    I found these at Wal Mart, could use more if I had the room to stack them!! lol
    http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/search/label/ribbon%20organizers

  17. # Heidion 28 Mar 2008 at 5:55 am

    I am so happy with my ribbon storage for several reasons. First of all, it was completely free. I took the clear plastic container that I bought my fresh spinach in at Sam’s Club (washed it out of course). I’m sure you can use a plastic shoe box too. I took scrap chipboard from the back of legal pads or writing pads and cut them in 2 3/4″ x 11″ strips. Cut them to whatever length fits into your box. I taped the end of the ribbon to the chipboard and began neatly winding it around the chipboard and taped or pinned the end when I was done winding it. I took the next ribbon and lined it up right next to the last one and filled the card with coordinating ribbon. I did this while watching TV - mindless work. I went from having a huge plastic tote filled with all my ribbon on the paper spools they came on, (the paper spools take up so much room) to having this small box that is neatly organized, clearly visible, fits on a shelf, keeps the ribbon straight and tangle-free, is easy to transport the entire box, etc. I just couldn’t see spending so much money on ribbon storage when I’d rather spend the money on ribbon. You can never have enough ribbon!!!

  18. # Beckyon 28 Mar 2008 at 6:04 am

    I am new, so I do not have alot of ribbon. What I do have I keep in a clear tote with handle. from Walmart, even tho I am new, I have read enough to know to keep my supplies small and use all I have, because newer and better things come along.

  19. # Connie Smithon 28 Mar 2008 at 10:41 am

    I store my “current” ribbons in the SU storage racks, and put all retired and miscellaneous ribbons in Iris drawer cases. I do have one huge crate of a lot of misc. ribbons I have collected .. and that just sits by the desk to be used at will! Can’t have enough colors, designs or styles of ribbons!! Connie

  20. # Jolaon 29 Mar 2008 at 3:09 am

    I make my own ribbon storage from cardstock and I use the horizontal slot punch. To view a picture go to http://www.jolacrafts.blogspot.com

  21. # Tonnieceon 30 Mar 2008 at 12:32 am

    LOL organize? I need alot more room before that can happen. I stumble over everything to get at my supplies.
    Great holders from Wal Mart though, and some great ideas from the other ladies also.

  22. # Dorison 19 Aug 2008 at 7:45 am

    I finally transformed a drawer full of spools to neatly hung ribbons on tabs I got at ribbonring.com and it’s amazing how much simpler it is! Now that they’re out in the open, I can find what I need immediately. The empty drawer filled up fast (lol)!

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