How to make a “Ribbon Rack” from a UTO {unidentified thrift store object}.
Quite awhile ago, sometime over the summer I think, I was at Goodwill and I saw this. . .
I wasn’t really sure what it was. Maybe a plate rack? A towel rack? No idea! What I did know is that I liked it. Plus it was only $4. I also knew exactly what I was going to use it for. You see, I have a lot of ribbon. Every time I go to Hobby Lobby, I end up coming home with more ribbon. They have the cutest! Anyway, all my ribbon was in a drawer which a) made it difficult to find what I was looking for and b) a big mess when the ribbon came unrolled. This unidentified piece was about to solve that problem.
First it needed some “Heavy Cream” paint. This paint is made by Valspar and it’s one of my favorite colors. Not bright white, but not too off-white. Then, of course, I had to distress it.
The piece originally had three rods and a lot of empty space. I had hubby drill three more sets of holes.
I grabbed some dowel rods we had in the garage {I’ve told you before we have TONS of scrap wood in our garage. Every size, shape, etc. This is when it comes in handy!} and hubby measured and cut them long enough to be inserted into the drilled holes.
We ended up adding another hole and rod in between the two upper rods.
The rods fit perfectly through the holes in the center of the ribbon rolls.
Now when I need ribbon, instead of digging through my drawer, I can simply tug on the ribbon and cut it at the desired length! I love this thing!
Whoop whoop! Partying it up here this week!
Love it! I might have to make one of these for myself. Ribbon is taking over my life!
That is AWESOME! I love it! Looks fantastic.
Wow! You did a wonderful job transforming your UTO into something beautiful & useful!
Thanks for the inspiration! I simply love your blog.
wow! such a great idea taking something and making it new! good job!
You are so darn crafty!!! I love the vision you get for this stuff. that is perfect. I love that you can see it all right before you instead of digging around!
Great find! You really made good use of it. I’m on the lookout for something similar now
Ooh! Great idea. I picked up a similar shelf/rack at a yard sale recently and now I know what I’m going to do with it!
Love this! I’ve been trying to decide how to store my ribbon and this is perfect!
Wow! Great idea! It turned out amazing!! I L.O.V.E. thrift shopping!!!
this is just an amazing project! i have to do one of these and SOON!!!! found you over at the shabbycreek and so glad i did!!! hugs…your newest follower
Our local boutique stationer has a display like this and I’ve always coveted it. Now I’ll be able to make one of my own!!
Going on my pin board for sure!
Jenn
I LOVE it! You are so creative! All my ribbon is located in 3 different places and I never remember what I have. This would be perfect. I think it’s time for a trip to the Goodwill!
I LOVE the new look on your blog, Jen!!
I just wanted to let you know that I pinned this post on Pinterest and credited you
Thanks for the idea!
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LOVE your ribbon holder! I’m a ribbon hoarder and I never know what I actually have. A shelf thingy like this is now on my thrift store list. Thanks for the great idea
Great idea for ribbons storage!!! I’ll be in the look for one when I go thrifty shopping!
you were featured on centsational girl’s botb this week!! (1/29)
I bet I’ve passed those over at Goodwill several times, great vision!! And, perfect ribbon organizer!
Hi Jen! I just found your blog through Centsational Girl. I am also working on re-doing and re-organizing my craft/home office space. Love your ideas!
Hi Jen. I copied your Ribbon Holder and put a link back to yours. Mine is not as pretty, but, I was so excited to make one. Thanks for the inspiration. Rhonda