Here you go my organizing friends. Here is another topic that sometimes stresses us out. For me, 2 things that stress me out about Bakers Twine are:
- The creases in the bakers twine because of how it is packaged.
- Pulling out a bunch and having it tangle.
I have several of these containers and they are PERFECT for my needs. I always keep the rolls from ribbon to use for other uses like this and also my son Will loves them for his classroom! (o.k. – he likes the rolls from the ribbon but doesn’t want to craft with dear old Mom)
Here is a link of the container from Amazon, I do know that you can find it at Bed, Bath & Beyond (don’t forget your coupon) but for some reason I am not finding it on the site….this is the best that I can do for you but remember the dimensions are 12″ X 4″ X 3″. What I like to do is take the spools with you when you go so you can make sure that it works for your needs!
These have been game changers for me. I have several of them in drawers that I can simply pull out and see exactly what I need! I have on a wall a ribbon organizer that really is more of a pain than what it is worth. It is a great visual but I find it not to be super user friendly. I use that for discontinued ribbon, we all love our ribbon and we use it up until the roll is gone!
Ok…ok….here is the TYPE A in me, I use the handy label maker to mark my Bakers Twine…WHY?????? Easy = Items come and go so often and I adore Bakers Twine and honestly, I really do not shy away from using it – here is a link from Amazon, (by far the best price)
Remember, this label maker comes in all different widths and colors of tape – have fun!
I hope that this post has helped you and has also “rang a bell” in case you are like me….not liking the creases in the Bakers Twine! Have a fabulous day and until tomorrow……go and make someone smile!
I LOVE how you can see everything in these containers and you are right…very user friendly to grab and go. I wish I had more drawer space! A trick I learned to get the creases out is to use a curling iron and run the ribbon through. I keep an old one on my desk. 🙂
What can I say but – YOU ARE BRILLIANT!!!!! I can just see you now in your area curling Bakers Twine and having that wonderful husband of yours come to the door to see what you are up to….and then thinking YOU HAVE LOST YOUR MIND! I adore that mind of yours~ keep curling!
Great idea Susan. I wonder if those boxes stack. If so I will kick my “ribbon organizer” to the curb and put all my ribbon in lucite boxes. I use a lucite box (6x8x4) like that to store all my markers. I also got it at Bed Bath & Beyond. I can see all my markers at once and I’m pretty good at retrieving the one I want on the first try. I will email you a photo
Great idea…I did pull a couple out of my drawer to see and YES – they are stackable containers ~ the only thing is that the spool is just about 1/2″ too high to let them sit nice and snug together (hopefully this makes sense!0 – YEAH for your marker storage….I truly think that if you can SEE them, you will USE THEM!!! (i like that motto)
Fun and very usable. I agree with taking the roll or whatever with you to make sure it fits! Mike thinking he was helping bought me some various holders for markers and some other things. Markers didn’t fit in any of them. I have several brands now. I have a bunch in an old pewter tea pot someone put in recycling and then others in coffee mugs etc. I might try the lucite box idea but maybe using a couple to put blues and greens in one and reds/oranges/yellows in another? I want to keep my Sharpie’s for my use and let Mike keep his for his use. He is terrible about putting caps back on.
Quick question, for small bits of ribbon and twines – do you put them on a roll too or how do you store them? For example a Paper Pumpkin kit – you decide to make alternatives and not use the ribbon or twine. It is a substantial amount but is it worthy taking up space in your container? What about precut lengths of the same?
Thanks everyone for some great ideas and tips!
Oh Mike, PUT THOSE CAPS BACK ON!!!!
For smaller pieces that I do not feel make sense to wrap around I have a rectangular container that I throw bits and pieces in….and if I am working on a card and just need a “shortie” to make a simple knot etc….I go there first – I do a Tuesday tip on that!!!!
This post motivated me this morning to finally get my ribbon drawer under control!!!!! Ordered the set of two on Amazon Prime with guaranteed 2 day delivery and no postage. The container from last Tuesday doesn’t deliver until October!!!! Guess I will be visiting BB&B with my coupon. Thanks Susan!!!!!
Go Ann…Go Ann…Go Ann…I know that it is a GREAT FEELING to see an accomplishment! Have fun organizing and then sit back and smile!
Thank you so much Susan, I love the idea of the clear containers for the ribbon. I also live the idea if saving my ribbon holders when they are empty for other uses like the bakers twine. You are so smart. Hugs, Ellen Hinds
YEAH – so glad this tip hit a lightbulb – I am all about CLEAR – if I cannot see it…it does not get used!
I do keep my ribbons and heavy twine organized in containers, too but I never thought about rewinding the thinner twine around empty ribbon spools. Great idea…thanks Susan! And a great tip with the curling iron….thanks Jeanie! Love Tuesday Tips!
It really does not take much time at all to put them on a spool….I anchor it down with a simple piece of washi tape!
Great idea! I never thought about keeping the empty ribbon rolls to use for twine. That’s great idea. Now I just need to use my rolls of ribbon at a faster pace!
You make me laugh! When I do my shares, I end up with a bunch! I love to try to find a way to re-purpose things….works for me!
Great ideas, Susan and Jeanie. I have tried different ways of organizing my ribbon, but have so much (not just SU items), I have resorted to clear plastic shoes bags to organize by color. It seems to help, but the one I want is always on the bottom. lol Isn’t that the way it always goes? I usually wet my fingers and run it over the baker’s twine or ribbon with kinks in them, but I like the curling iron trick better. Thanks everyone for all your tips. Have a great day!
I hear you…I hear you! RIBBON…it’s like those socks in the house, every time you turn around there are MORE! Jeanie and I live in the same town and guess what we have…..A RIBBON OUTLET!!!!! YIKES, that can really be tempting! Jeanie uses is a bunch for her classroom projects!
I also like “wetting the twine” to make it behave – it just is a great feeling to open the drawer and see all of the twine in 1 house!!!!