Even though I haven’t posted this past week, I have been getting some behind the scene steps ready for some upcoming projects…like a ribbon organizer. It takes time to gather all the supplies and to think my ideas through. Once I have a plan, I am set to go. Today I am working on 5 projects. When one is drying, I start on another. When I get in this kind of frenzy – which is usually induced by seeing the wonders of paint – easy and inexpensive transformation. I call these times in my life a “Decorating Marathon”.
If you have been reading my blog for sometime, you may remember this project. It was the first stage of how I created my worktable in my studioffice.
While starting to do Part 2 of my table, I needed the right equipment – I needed this…
And to get it, I had to borrow it from my friend, Karen. Going to Karen’s is always a treat, she is so creative, has the most organized sewing room, and the best ideas. I got the idea for my craft table after seeing hers She is a professional seamstress extraordinaire and makes all kinds of decorator treatments. She has a professional sewing workroom right in her home. Her table is much larger than mine, but the concept to have it in the center of the room so you can move around to all sides while working and a large cutting surface is what I gleaned from her. I ALWAYS leave her house inspired.
I thought I would share the inspiration I left with today – with you. Look how cleverly she organizes her ribbon. No drilling, sawing, or painting required.
supplies needed:
- 2 equal lengths of chain
- Cafe style curtain rods
- 2- S Hooks (2 eye hooks to screw into a ceiling or wood shelf if you don’t have wire grid shelving shown in the photo)
So easy to make and accessible, too.
Isn’t she clever? Her whole house is filled with great ideas like this.
She looks after every detail inside and out. As I was leaving – I saw this.
Is it not the most perfect, cheeriest way to display your house numbers? It is a semi-handmade project. She found the numbers at a local boutique. They are just painted numbers on stretched canvas frames. You can easily make them with the small primed artist canvas frames you can buy at craft stores. Karen screwed green stakes to the back of each frame and put them in the planter. Now you can see why I always drive home from her house inspired. Thanks Karen, you are the best. XO
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love this i make wreaths and i have ribbon every where thank you for such great Ideal
Pant hangers work good for small rolls of ribbon
I’ve been needing a way to store my ribbon. I was thinking something with dowels, but didn’t think of using chain! That’ll work perfectly in my new studio space! Thanks for the great idea!
I found you after googling ideas for my basement craft room. I love the ribbon storeage idea! My walls are concrete, so I can’t easily hook anything into them, but I could certainly hang this from my ceiling! Thanks for the great idea!
I have been looking and pondering different ribbon storage ideas. I LOVE this idea. Thank you so much for your ideas. I am new to your blog and just love it! I will be a frequent visiter.
Love this. I just found your blog. I am going to be starting a link up soon… for organizing blog posts… would love you to link to it once it’s up.
Thanks!
Wow! It was really easy. It was easy because of your great and detailed instruction on how to do it. Thanks for sharing. My things will be then organize.
Congratulations! Your Easy Ribbon Holder made this week’s Top 5 Hits at Singing With Birds. Come check us out!
WOW! Thanks for helping us have a great Tuesday at Anything Related! ~Bridgette
#1 – I wish I had that much ribbon, and #2 – If I had that much ribbon, I would hope I could think of something as great as that to organize it all! Such a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing.
i wanted to let you knnow i featured your craft today- i love it – thanks so much for sharing – Jamee from jameehomemaker.blogspot.com
what a cute and fabulous idea! so clever :) thanks for sharing at my linky party. i hope you’ll come again!!
What a clever idea! A perfect solution. Can’t wait to see your craft room on the tour! The house numbers are gorgeous too! Fabulous idea. Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase! I greatly appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
I love the ribbon organizer, it looks great and is so functional! Please link up to Sister Sister if you have a chance.
Thanks,
Amanda
http://blog.kuzakscloset.com/2010/06/sister-sister-put-stamp-on-it.html
Hi! I’m stopping by from the Motivate Me Monday party. Wow, this is so clever! I’m inspired to get my jumbled and overflowing ribbon basket organized onto rods.
Enjoy the week! :)
Alison
http://welcomesunshinehome.blogspot.com/
what creative ideas! I’m going to send a link of the picture with the house numbers to my sister… she would love that one! Well done Karen (and you too Diane!)
I love this! All the color is so much fun, what a great organizer! Thanks so much to both of you, I’ll be linking.
Thanks for posting the Ribbon Holder pics. What a great way to organize them!
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Kimberlee
This is such a creative idea. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations on your top 10 CSI win!
Thanks Laura – to you, too. I just love the little dog in the bike basket. :)
I love that office table with the glass top.
Hi Simone-
The top is really shiny and looks like glass, but it is black vinyl I found at a local fabric store for 1.00 a yard. I love it as it is so easy to clean up after I make big crafty messes on it .
How fun are those house number markers! I love that! I’m looking forward to seeing your Part 2 post.
hi Kathy-
Everytime I go into my studioffice I think I gotta get my table finished. It was starting to stress me out. I just finished a part of it and now am relaxing a bit. Thanks for the comment.
Diane
This is a great idea! I have been using the same rods but on a bracket. But your idea would work for those big spools of ribbon. Thanks!
I love the idea of the ribbonhanger, thanks for sharing.
Wow, both of those ideas are brilliant. Lots of inspiration! Thanks!
Okay, that’s just too cool, and how easy! I also really dig the house numbers. I seriously need to try this!
Wow!! All such great ideas! I especially love the ribbon holder!! Maybe I could do that…
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