Monday, 29 August 2011

Ribbon Basket Storage - DIY

Seriously how cool is THIS


I am in need of some organisation as 
this is what my ribbon container looks like...




Plus I cleaned it up a little - haha 


This is how I did it...


Materials:
Messy ribbon box
Plastic container with holes (I got mine from Howards Storage Shop - Australia, but I'm sure that the USA bloggers will find it easily) 
Saw
Pile wood rode (need to measure the hole of the basket)








Step 1: Measure how long the rod needs to be.
 I had mine stick out about 2 cm. 



Step 2: Saw



Step 3: Do the same to the 2nd rod


Step 4: Stick the 1st rod through 1/4 of the way


Step 5: Start threading the ribbons on.


Step 6: When you get the the last one. Stick through the other end. Should look like the above picture.


Step 7: Pull the ribbons through the holes.
Step 8: Do the same to the 2nd Rod.


Because I could fit more ribbons on the rod then there were holes, I used the bottom row as well.


Looks cool huh??




Danielle

44 comments:

  1. Very cool! I think I saw something similar to this some where... maybe on Pintrest! It is a great idea!

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  2. That is a great system! It's been on my 'to-do crafting list' for weeks now. Yours looks so good, I'm doing it tomorrow!

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  3. Love this idea, you should have seen my ribbon box before I tidied it up!! http://twinklestutustwirls.blogspot.com/2011/08/waiting-for-postman.html

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  4. What a cool idea!!!!! I love it...and I will try it!!!! Thnx!!!

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  5. Great idea! My ribbon stash is out of control!

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  6. Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Wow, I'm impressed. My ribbons are just a big colorful knot. I started a link party at my blog and I'd love for you to link this up. I also have an awesome digital scrapbooking giveaway going on. If you're interested it's http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.com/

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  8. What a great idea! I have some of those bins--would have never thought of making it into ribbon storage! Very creative!

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  9. What a fantastic idea! This is going to change my life!

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  10. This is exactly what I need to do! So simple!

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  11. Great idea! I have a ribbon mess and one of those holey baskets! Off to fix my problem :) Thanks.

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  12. hello
    just letting you know that I have featured this post on my blog www.eatcraftsow.blogspot.com. If you would like me to remove anything please let me know.
    Cheers
    Jennifer

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  13. This looks wonderful! I featured you today at my Delightfully Inspiring Thursday Party. Pop over and grab a button for your blog, if you'd like:

    http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/2011/09/delightfully-inspiring-thursday-party.html

    Thanks for sharing this!
    DaNita

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  14. This is just the best idea! I already have several of these baskets. Cool idea, why didn't I think of it?

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  15. that looks easy. i made a ribbon rack you can see it at http://armywifequilter.blogspot.com/2011/06/ribbon-rack-for-me.html

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  16. This is totally awesome!!!!! You have 'saved' my life by posting this how-to. Seriously. Visiting from Get Your Craft On.
    ~ Kimberlee at The Spunky Diva 

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  17. I found you through TCB...great idea! Perfect for all the fabric ribbon, wrapping ribbon, yarn, etc jammed in my cabinets. I suppose if you used ribbon enough you could screw the basket up on a wall for easy access, or if the basket was relatively shallow, inside a closet or cabinet door. Might work too hung in the garage for a roll of trash bags and a roll of twine to wrap the newspapers. Thanks for the excellent step-by-step guide...your blog is very helpful!

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  18. What a great and easy idea! I've been trying to find an inexpensive way to organize my ribbon but this is way easier than anything I would have come up with :)

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  19. FABULOUS idea!! THANKS!!

    Deborah (happily visiting from
    http://upcyclingmylife.blogspot.com...hope you stop by too!)

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  20. AMAZING! Just amazing!

    jaihartjustlovelydesigns.blogspot.com

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  21. This is a great idea!!
    Angie@ Artsy You

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  22. That is so simple I never would have even thought of it. It looks great!

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  23. Wow, that is awesome! I just pinned this on Pinterest since I think everyone should see it. You are a genius! I am a new follower from the Feature Your Sassy Sites Link Up. Vicky @ www.messforless.net

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  24. Love! Found you through tatertots and jello!

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  25. Well aren't you smart???? I dug thru ribbon all day and thought I have got to find a better way! Good thinking!!!

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  26. I love this idea! You are so clever! It's like ribbon heaven!

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  27. Wonderful idea! I don't know of many crafter's who do not have this issue! Thank you for sharing it!!!

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  28. So clever and simple and I want one!!!! Thanks for sharing your idea. I'm totally doing this for my daughter.

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  29. I have one of those baskets!!! Now I know just what to do with it. Thanks for the genius idea!

    Would you consider linking it to my new linky party, Refresh Your Nest Fridays? My readers would love such a fabulous idea!

    http://makinglemonadeblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/refresh-your-nest-friday-2-transition.html

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  30. This is awesome! I need about 10 of these!

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  31. How do you keep the dowel rod from sliding out? :D This is a really great idea!

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  32. what a handy and functional solution! i'm working with an organizing client that needs some ribbon solutions - can't wait to share your idea with her! :)

    cheers!
    -heidi

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  33. I wish i could do it..but dunno where to find such a box in india...but i absolutely loved the idea!!!

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  34. That was pretty clever! Great job...I pinned you too! I have seen this on Pinterest, but never with the dowel so I now know how it really works!

    Becky B.
    www.organizingmadefun.com
    Organizing Made Fun

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  35. Hey! It's my ribbon organizer!!! So glad it worked out for you!

    Halsey
    Spunky Junky

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