Repurposed Berry Container for Ribbon Storage

Like most crafters, I have too much lots of ribbon. Storing it neatly and so it's both visible and accessible was a problem. Since we move every 2-3 years, I don't want to invest in anything permanent or more expensive than .... free. (Some day when my husband retires from the military and we stop moving, I'm going to have the most elaborate and beautiful craft room ever. But until then, I'm sticking with practical and as close to free as possible).

I had been storing my ribbon in a box from a baby shower gift I received 10 years ago. It worked, but not optimally. I kept the box closed, stored with my other craft supplies and would forget what ribbon I had. I rarely thought to dig the box of ribbon out for a project since it was "out of sight, out of mind."

                                                                                 

 My solution? Berry containers, specifically, strawberry containers.

The ribbon spools fit perfectly into the box. I simply pulled the ribbon tails through the slots at the bottom of the container and it works perfectly when you pull the ribbon out. I  left the strawberry label on the box, I think it's simple and charming.  But you could easily remove the label to have a clear box or even decorate the box.  I just prefer the simplicity of the clear box with a small label.

The containers even stack well.  Nice feature, since no crafter I know would have only one container of ribbon!  These would be easy to stack and store on top of a craft table or a shelf in a craft area.

I store my favorite ribbons in strawberry boxes in a bread box on top of my craft table (my childhood desk)  and the second string (not my favorite) ribbons in strawberry boxes kept in a drawer in the desk.   

I'm thinking that the "temporary" strawberry box solution may become permanent.  Functional AND saved from the landfill, how can I say no to that?

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