Simple Ribbon Stand

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I needed a solution for containing spools of ribbon.

I first got my inspiration from Sew Many Ways.  You have to check out her series called Tool Time Tuesday.  She thinks of so many clever uses for things found at hardware stores as well as recycling.  So the inspiration was to use the 12 inch spikes found at a hardware store to hold spools of ribbon.

(similar to this)

{can be found on the same aisle as nails and screws}

I bought three 12 inch spikes for a very nominal amount.  For a while, I just stacked my ribbon on them.  However, with little guy now running around and climbing I can’t take the chance that one might fall.

So my solution was to make them part stable and steady!

All I needed was:

• Scrap piece of wood
• 3 – 12 inch spikes
• Drill
• Hammer
• Felt pads

1. Cut scrap piece of wood to 12 inches in length
2. Find center of board and make a mark at 2 inches, 6 inches, and 10 inches.
3. Drill a hole about the same diameter as the spike.
4. Paint board and finish as desired.
5. Use hammer and tap spikes through the holes.
6. Place felt pads on each corner of the bottom.
7. Stack ribbon spools on spikes and enjoy.

My finish was Rust-oleum’s 2x coverage heirloom white spray paint with Valspar Asphaltum antiquing glaze .

The felt adhesive pads help prevent scratches, allow stand to sit evenly, prevents need to countersink spike heads.

And here she is in her home.

(Sorry craft room doesn’t have natural light for photo)

How do I keep the ribbon from unraveling?

pearl push pins

Cute, simple, and easy to use!

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