Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Tools For Spools

Are you like I am and have
spools and spools of ribbon
strewn here and there throughout your house? I have some in with my craft supplies, some with my gift wrapping supplies, and others stuffed here and there. Well if you are a fellow spool stow-er I have a solution.You'll need:
*a dowel that will fit the opening in the center of the spool,
*a drill with a drill bit the size of the dowel,
*a wooden base, any shape will do,
*wood glue,
*paint, and
*dowel finials (optional).

Drill a hole the size of the dowel in the center of the base. Cut or leave the dowel as long as you desire and glue it into the base. Add a finial to the top of the dowel. Paint the dowel stand and let dry. Load with spools.And there you have a quick and easy organizing tool for spools.
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22 comments:

  1. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMay 6, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    That looks like a great idea and even simple enough I should be able to do it! Then the task would be finding all the ribbon in the crevices of ....everywhere!

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  2. Lynell RogersMay 6, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    LOVE it! I'm going to make one ASAP!

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  3. Shell in your PocketMay 6, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    That is just perfect!
    sandy toe

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  4. Rachel@oneprettything.comMay 6, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    What a great idea, I love this! I'll be linking.

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  5. ShaamMay 6, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Oh my gosh! Such a great idea!! Thanks

    All the best,
    Allison

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  6. Stacey @ The Blessed NestMay 6, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    Great organizational idea! I have SO much ribbon, this would be perfect!

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  7. UnknownMay 6, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    How Cool is that!

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  8. KaseyMay 6, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    What a great idea. All of my ribbon is in bags. This would be a great way to organize.

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  9. Thrifty Decor ChickMay 6, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    GREAT idea! I may try this...mine are in a huge bucket and I never know what I have. :)

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  10. Janalee HubbardMay 6, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    What a great idea, I never thought of a vertical tower like that!

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  11. cherryMay 6, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Tooo cool! I posted a way of displaying my ribbon as well...great minds think alike. cherry

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  12. bjMay 7, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    I'm going to make a couple of these for my craft/sewing room...great tip..thanks so much.

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  13. Small HouseMay 7, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Such a great idea. I throw mine in a basket and they are such a mess.
    Sandra

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  14. TrixiMay 7, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    That's a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. DarleneMay 7, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    What a GREAT idea to round up all my ribbon! Thanks again Joy!

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  16. WindyMay 7, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    LOVE it! Now I need to go to HL and get the stuff to make one:)

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  17. GlendaMay 8, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    this is a great idea and easy to make.I would like to make one if thats ok with you.love fromGlenda

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  18. AngieMay 8, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    What a great and useful idea!

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  19. RachelMay 10, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Happy Mother's Day! I am lucky to have you around.

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  20. LaurenMay 11, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    very cool idea.

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  21. ValerieMay 11, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    I never thought of doing something so simple like that. It makes it easy to find and use the ribbons. Thanks!

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  22. Sandy NMay 12, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    I love the ribbon idea. It sure beats the 6 large ziploc bags they are currently crammed into

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