Sue of Creative "try" als came up with this clever way of organizing ribbon after seeing a similar idea done with yarn. Instructions1. Start with a clothespin (you can find a bag of 50 at a dollar store). Open the clothespin and close it on the end of the ribbon.2. Loosely wrap ribbon around the clothespin, checking once in a while to be sure you can still open it as you wind the ribbon around. Clasp the end of the ribbon in the pin.3. You can store the bunches of ribbon in a box, or for extra cuteness make one of these mini hangers to pin the ribbon on so you can hang them near your craft supplies. Depending on the size you make the hanger you can fit 4 or 6 pins per hanger.
This slim caddy is a great option to keep ribbons in a cabinet or shelf and then can be easily pulled out when working on your project.
Danielle of the Minimoz blog used a plastic storage basket with holes so she could slip wooden dowels through the sides to hold spools. The holes even acted as a dispenser for the ribbon tails!SuppliesPlastic container with holes wide enough to hold two rows of ribbon spoolsSawWood dowels (measure the holes on your basket to find the correct diameter for your dowels)InstructionsMeasure the long side of your basket. Cut two dowels at least two inches longer.Push the first dowel through a hole in one end of the basket.Start threading the ribbons on. When you get the the last one, stick the dowel through a hole on the other end of the basket.Pull the ribbons through holes in the wide side.Repeat with the second dowel.
Set up a gift-wrapping station. Stock up on wrapping paper, plain boxes, ribbons, gift tags and tape, and store everything in an easily accessible spot near a work surface. Having all your supplies ready to go will make it much more appealing to wrap gifts as soon as you buy them — instead of waiting until the last moment for a marathon wrapping session.Tackle a Tornado of Ribbons With Simple Storage Ideas
8. Medical RecordsMedical records are very important, but that does not mean you have to keep every single piece of paper related to your health. Explanation of benefits and claims information can typically be found on your insurance website. To avoid incoming mail pileup, consider signing up for paperless delivery if you haven’t already done so. Even if you are uncomfortable going paperless, you can shred old medical bills, records and statements once they have been paid and all billing disputes have been settled. However, you’ll want to save notes and records for medical situations that have not been resolved. Consider scanning these records onto your hard disk to cut down on paper storage. You may also want to keep X-rays and MRIs from a former injury or illness for future reference and comparison.
9. Pet Records It is personal preference as to whether you keep your pet’s immunization and other records or trust your veterinarian to do so for you. One option to eliminate paper is to scan records into your computer. You can simply recycle the hard copies of this information after you scan.MoreBlast Decluttering Roadblocks Once and for All8 Times in Your Life to Take Advantage of a Major DeclutterFind professional organizers near you
6. Pantry extras. When shopping for holiday feasts and cookie baking sessions, it’s easy to overbuy — but that doesn’t mean you must keep surplus goods in your pantry when you know you’ll never use them. Instead of shoving extras to the back where they will be forgotten, fill a bag with unopened, unexpired food and spices and take it to your local food pantry.Get It Done: How to Clean Out the Pantry
2. Gift wrapping supplies. In the bustle of holiday gift wrapping, it can be tempting to shove all those unusable scraps of paper and ribbon bits back into the drawer. But taking the time to tidy up what’s left of your gift wrapping supplies now will make your life much easier next year. Neatly roll up remaining gift wrap, and secure using an empty toilet paper tube. (Cut the cardboard tube lengthwise to make a cuff.) Toss out bits of ribbon and paper too small to use, as well as empty tape rolls and dried-up pens. Store what’s left together in one spot where it will be easy to find when you need it.9 Ultimate Gift Wrapping and Crafts Stations
3. Purge old toys to make room for the new. Post-holiday is an ideal time to help kids let go of less-loved toys. Make the experience positive by choosing a children’s organization together and learning about how the items they give away will help another child who likely would enjoy the toys or clothes.8 Home Projects Perfect for Holiday Downtime
Oil and utensil pullouts. In another example of well-designed cabinetry, narrow pullout cabinets on both sides of the range offer space for frequently used cooking oils, as well as utensils — a nice convenience for a frequent cook. Cabinets: custom, rift sawn oak, stained gray and glazed with a white glaze; countertops: white marble, Rye Marble; hardware: Vinci pull, SchaubRead more about this kitchenMoreThe 10 Most Popular New Kitchen Photos of 2017The Most Popular New Bathroom Photos of 2017
Undersink drawer. Given the plumbing fixtures that must go beneath the kitchen sink and the fact that there isn’t much room in that space for storage, this area can feel like a dank mini-cave. This drawer has a clever cutout that gently surrounds the plumbing, making available the good, clean space while keeping the plumbing hidden. Cabinetry: painted to match Light Pewter 1464, Benjamin Moore; hardware: Schaub; countertops: Rye Marble; sink: Strive, Kohler; faucet: Rohl
Pantry barn doors. Here’s a lovely use of the barn door trend: opening a pantry. Because the doors slide on a rail, the kitchen or pantry doesn’t need clearance area for a swinging door, allowing more space for other uses. The wide pantry doors can also be left open for easy access. These barn doors create a pretty design accent with their gray paint and black hardware. Barn doors: custom, designed by Carly Visser, CVI Design; flooring: Santee Oak, Medallion collection, Naturally Aged Flooring; cabinet paint: Baby’s Breath 873, Benjamin Moore; island cabinet paint: SW 0077 Classic French Gray, Sherwin-Williams; wall paint: Passive 7064, Sherwin-Williams; pendants: Elk 66138-1, Elk Group International
Roll-out pantry. When drawers roll out, as they do in this English pantry cabinet, you don’t have to worry about digging behind things to find what you need. The glass drawer fronts and sides also allow maximum visibility of items in the drawers while keeping everything in place. The sleek design works well for a contemporary kitchen.
Pantry cabinet. This pantry cabinet in Ireland brings a highly efficient storage area into the kitchen workspace. Pantry storage areas like this are seen in the U.K., where it is known as a larder. It often is hidden behind double cabinetry doors in the kitchen rather than being in a separate room. The doors open to a storage system with open shelves on top, spice racks on the doors and bottom drawers or bins. The shelves usually are shallow enough so everything can be seen at a glance. This larder has a pullout work surface and a tall appliance shelf as a stand mixer, turning it into a baking center as well.See more U.K. pantries like this one
9. Laundry nook. This broom closet is really a fully equipped laundry station, complete with a washer and a dryer. Mop, broom and cleaning supplies are stored in doors with built-in shelving and hooks. This is really the ultimate space saver, as there is no need for either a stand-alone broom closet or a separate laundry room — this laundry niche does it all. Your turn: Do you have an efficient, space-saving broom closet? If so, we’d love to see it! Show us and tell us about it in the Comments below.Find broom storage supplies in the Shop sectionMore: Your Monthly Home Checklist
7. Vacuum friendly. This broom closet solves a common storage problem: the unwieldy bulk of a vacuum with an extension wand. These machines can be powerful tools, but they tend to explode over a large surface area when at rest, taking up a lot of storage space. This closet is just under 2 feet wide, but its door contains a handy wire bracket that corrals the vacuum extension wand. Ah, space. Houzz readers seem to be impressed: About 230,000 people have saved this photo to an ideabook.
6. Wide and smart. This closet is about 4 feet wide, more than plenty of room for a broom. It’s worthy of attention not for its size, but rather for its efficient layout. The pullout drawers could be used to stash all manner of broom closet items, such as furniture polish, dusting rags and rubber bands.
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