Craft Ribbon Storage with a Hanging Paper Towel Holder

So here I am again with something that can barely be called a “craft”. BUT, all of us DIYers and crafters need a little help in the Craft Room Organization struggle, right? And this form of craft ribbon storage is just the trick we all need.

I came across this hanging paper towel holder at a local thrift shop.

It was in perfect condition, and I wasn’t quite sure what I’d do with it at the time. But for a few dollars, it came home with me.

It didn’t take long for me to determine it would become craft ribbon storage for my always-cluttered craft room.

Even though I’ve already upcycled other items into ribbon holders! Remember this repurposed wine rack?

But anyway, back to the paper towel holder. The feeder bar, as simple as it was, seemed like it would be PERFECT for wrangling ribbon tales! So, I decided to give it a makeover and put to good re-use.

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From Paper Towel Holder to Ribbon Spool Holder

Of course, my project idea deserved a coat of paint, right? 

Obviously, that’s an optional step. It certainly didn’t need to be painted. But I love to “seal out” the previous life of a piece with paint!

First, I disassembled it, which literally consisted of unscrewing the knobs at each end of the holder. Then, I wiped each piece down with a clean rag.

Then, I rubbed some mid-grit sandpaper (120-grit) over the pieces of the mounted paper towel holder. Just to scratch up the surface a bit before painting!

All in all, though, the paint job on my paper towel holder gave it a fresh, clean look!

Next, I slid ribbon spools onto the bar! 

Now, admittedly, the smaller spools didn’t fit (they’d need a smaller dowel). But the larger spools fit perfectly!

Craft Ribbon Storage with a Hanging Paper Towel Holder

Just as I had hoped, the feeder bar on the hanging paper towel holder kept the ribbon tails in place! Now, I just tug on a tail and snip off what I need!

I haven’t decided if I’ll hang my craft ribbon storage on the wall of my craft room, or just keep it on a shelf. 

Either way, the hanging paper towel holder was absolutely MEANT to become a ribbon spool holder. Don’t you think?

If you enjoyed this upcycling idea for craft ribbon storage, then you may also be interested in this project for craft paint storage, as well!

And for even more upcycling ideas specifically for craft supply storage and organization, this collection is full of inspiration!

Craft on!

S

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