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tidy-up tuesdays: DIY ribbon rack tutorial.

Here's my new ribbon rack...
So remember this gun rack(?) I got at Sal's the other week for $1.99?

I was in the neighborhood for another ribbon holder & 
it reminded me of the last one I made so I went to work.

Got it sanded down...


And spray painted it an off-white color.

Then got some patterned paper and modge podge...

Did some measurements...

Cut some paper...

Modge podged the paper on and did some trimming...


Inserted my dowels and ribbon and placed them on the rack!

Done! 



So nice to get the ribbons in one place!
My craft room is one step closer to being done!

So how do you organize or store your ribbons?
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43 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteMarch 29, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    what a great idea! i love this!

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  2. Mary BethMarch 29, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    That is so neat! You did a wonderful job.

    Unfortunately, the only type of organization that I use is a rubbermaid container. I've got to get more crafty!

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  3. MelissaMarch 29, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I would never think... a fun rack! That is awesome! Thanks for sharing over at Tuesday Tell All. I think that I will be looking for a gun rack.

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  4. HeidiMarch 29, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Great idea! I love my ribbons all secured and organized too! thanks for sharing and i love the wall color too

    chickhardware.blogspot.com

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  5. Paper BagleyMarch 29, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Cool idea! I store mine in labeled plastic containers on a rack...you can see them in a picture on by blog. It would be Nov. 2010 "Happy Birthday" post,you can see my studio for the most part there.
    Again...I will be back for ideas, I am a organizer so what does that tell ya...having fun on born-again crafter...Tootsie

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  6. SadieMarch 29, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I used to store mine this way (http://nelliebugs-swaps.blogspot.com/2010/10/diy-ribbon-organizer-for-4.html) but now I use gutters. So much easier because you don't have to take so many rolls off if you want one in the middle! Yours is much prettier than mine was though LOL.

    Sadie
    randomosityblog.com

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  7. my thrifty closetMarch 30, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    ingenious idea! Who would have thought of transforming a gun rack into a ribbon rack!

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  8. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    I have been wanting to make one of these lately. Thanks for reminding me and giving me a great idea!

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  9. fialka012March 30, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    Pěkné...

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  10. MichelleMarch 30, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    It looks great! And yes, that is a gun rack. :) You should come link up at Thrifty 101 DIY Thrifty Thursday http://thrifty101.blogspot.com/2011/03/diy-thrifty-thursday-9.html

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  11. StaceyMarch 30, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    That is a fabulous idea...I am on the hunt for a gun rack now so I can try this! Nice job!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  12. Handy Man, Crafty WomanMarch 30, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    That is awesome! Thanks for linking this up to Wicked Awesome Wednesday.

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  13. AndreaMarch 30, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Very smart! Who would have thought a gun rack could be used to hold ribbon. Love it! I'm your newest follower.

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  14. TonyaMarch 31, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Great idea! I think I will be on the lookout for a cheap (or free) gun rack myself now! Thanks for sharing. PS - I love that patterned paper you chose! I've had that before in my stash, but it didn't last long! :)

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  15. Aimee @ Explore, Learn, Have Fun!March 31, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    LOVE it - I am gonna be on the lookout for a similar rack because my three baskets of ribbon just aren't working for me! I'm your newest follower from HoH blog hop ~ hope you will stop by & follow me back!

    Aimee
    www.justkiddingaroundatlanta.blogspot.com

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  16. JohnnieMarch 31, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    This is a great idea!!! I am excited to try it. My ribbon situation is in dire need. Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday. I am following you now! Blessings...

    Johnnie

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  17. emilysnanMarch 31, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    hiya great project and tutorial ,i am very envious of your ribbon stash x i am visitng from handy man crafty woman and i am your newest follower too hope you can visit me too
    xmaggiex

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  18. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    This is SO cute! I love it. It definately is more attractive that MY ribbon storage solutions.

    Check it out miscellaneousme.wordpress.com

    Thansk!

    Cara

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  19. AshleyApril 1, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Very Thrifty! I love how it went from boyish to very girly! Perfect for holding ribbon. I found you through the creative girl blog hop!

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  20. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    This is just amazing! How creative are you?!! Thanks so much for linking up at my party, lovin it!

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  21. Brooke Anna @ Mommy Does...April 1, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I'm sure loving the Swivel Knife! X-Acto Baby! Haha. Comment love just linked up to your party!

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  22. Jennie {Clover and Violet}April 1, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Cute! I just put my ribbons on another ribbon and hang them from a pushpin...I don't have very many. Looks lovely!

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  23. ChristinaApril 1, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    beautiful...and functional! Love it!

    Thanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! :)

    PS - you have a lot of ribbons ;)

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  24. Kitty DeschanelApril 1, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    This is such a great idea! I'm redoing my office/craft room right now and am so happy that I found this post. If you get a chance, I'd love for you to link this up to my Not "Baaad" (get it?) blog hop, which features a competition for the Best in Show award :)

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  25. DiannApril 2, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Great use for the gun rack!

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  26. AmberApril 2, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    i'm so glad i found this post! I have recently built up quite a ribbon collection, plus I saw the exact gun rack (except painted black) in my thrift store the other day.

    Thanks for the idea!

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  27. Lindsey April 2, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I really need one of these! My ribbon collection is such a mess! Thanks for stopping by and linking!

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  28. Linda @ A La CarteApril 2, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Very clever! I would not have thought of doing this. Thanks and it looks so cute with the colored paper also.

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  29. Tiffany April 2, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Love this! Featuring it tomorrow over at Making the World Cuter!
    hugs-
    Tiff

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  30. nest of posiesApril 2, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    YAY! for some ribbon organization. there's nothing better. you did an awesome job.

    thanks for linking up.
    kellie

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  31. UnknownApril 3, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    excelllent!! your blog is fab! looks like you could use heavier dowling rods so they dont bow!

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  32. Sarah @ Sugar BananasApril 3, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    What a beautiful repurpose! You did a great job.

    Thanks for linking up with Sweets This Week.

    Sarah

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  33. KathleenApril 3, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I keep them on dowels too, but don't have a pretty rack like yours!

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  34. The House CreativeApril 3, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Super cute idea! I need something like this for my ribbon. I wonder if it would work for fabric? Thanks for sharing. :-)

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  35. AlisonApril 4, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Such a great idea!

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  36. MandyApril 4, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Ooo, great idea! I totally need to find a gun rack now! I'm a new follower to your cute blog!
    Mandy
    sisterswithflair.blogspot.com

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  37. SLRApril 4, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    very cool...can't believe this was a former gun rack! great idea!

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  38. c.w.frostingApril 4, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    My ribbon is totally disorganized! Thanks for the inspiration to tidy up. This turned out great!!

    -caroline
    http://cwfrosting.blogspot.com

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  39. By the BluegrassApril 4, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    I love seeing a gun rack used for something sweet and crafty, and not for guns!!! very nice.
    xo,
    Sena

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  40. At The Picket FenceApril 6, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    That is so super cute and creative! :-) Thank you so much for linking this up last weekend to Inspiration Friday Lyssa!
    Vanessa

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  41. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    This is fabulous!! I'd love for you to link up at Wow Me Wednesdays!

    http://polkadotsonparade.blogspot.com/2011/04/wow-me-wednesday-4.html

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  42. Angie HoldenApril 21, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Love this idea!! You know I have a gun rack in the attic... thanks for auditioning for OMTWI!!

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  43. Lineth @ Fun on Rose LaneJune 17, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    I recently bought the exact same gun holder at a goodwill for 75 cents! I have yet to redo it though... my ribbon is still waiting. haha good job.

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