Hello there !
Some of you may know, I moved often from one country to another. I have a huge stash, and not always the same size of room to store it. During the years, I have tried different ways of storing for different materials. But today, I want to talk to you about my ribbons storage organization !
I have tried storing ribbons and laces spools on sticks, sorted on several drawers, or in clear boxes per colors... to finally have them on a big crate since my last moving several months ago...
I finally found THE good way of storing them ! I found two big clear boxes with removable trays (washi tape storage box in fact) and started working on ribbon cards to organize everything...
I did mesure the inside of the compartimented tray and created the ribbon card out of white foamboard.
Here is the design and measurements I came up with :
As I wanted to know the brand of each ribbon or lace I own, I just write it on the side of the card.
And look at this stunningly organized collection of ribbons and laces !
And look at this stunningly organized collection of ribbons and laces !
I sort them by colors, and need two boxes. I have some room left and that's good, because I won't stop buying laces anytime soon...
I'm so proud of me ! I still have few huge rolls that doesn't fit anywhere, but almost all my collection is organized ! And it was about time, because I'm moving again in few weeks... As these clear boxes has a closing top, it's perfect for moving purpose...
Have a great day...
P.S. : here is the affiliate links to the washi storage box I used :
Fantastic ribbon storage! So neat and organized and pretty!!!! Good luck on your move...again!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer ! So many other things to sort...
DeleteWhat a great idea. Wish there was a die to cut all those spools. I might try this. My ribbons look like the before. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI think Sizzix had one for a ribbon spool, but with round edges. Anyway, dies cannot cut the foamboard...
DeleteFound your post on Scrapbook.com, and came to read your post. I think this is brilliant, using foam core, because they won't bend, like using cardstock or designer paper does. (That's how I have my laces, but they're already getting wonky)
ReplyDeleteGlad you find me ! Foam board is really inexpensive and you can cut a lot of spool in only one board. I now have three of these boxes... thanks for reading my post !
DeleteWhat yardage does a bobbin hold? Can you get multiple yards from a spool on them, at that size? Very interested in knowing that. thanks again.
DeleteIt depends on the type of ribbon. Less for laces and larger ribbons, more for twine and thin ribbons. Average can be between 1 and 2 yards. I keep new spool on original packages inside the boxes (there room for them) until I used few feet.
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