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An empty food container can be repurposed to keep your holiday ribbon tangle-free. Cut a small slit in the lid of the container and thread the end of the ribbon through it. Then, wrap the ribbon around the container and secure the other end through the slit. This will prevent the ribbon from unraveling and getting tangled. The container keeps the ribbon neatly organized and easily accessible. This simple hack is a cost-effective and efficient solution for storing and preserving your holiday ribbons. Say goodbye to tangled ribbons and hello to stress-free holiday wrapping!
If you enjoy going all out during the holiday season, chances are you have a collection of ribbon. Ribbon is perfect for decorating gifts, attaching tags, and everything in between. The only problem is that storing ribbon can be bothersome because the strands easily become tangled.
Fortunately, @byjillee, an Instagram user, has a great solution. She suggests creating slits in a clean, old yogurt container and threading the ribbons through them. Then, place the spools of ribbon in the container and close the lid.
This way, when you need to use a ribbon, you can simply pull it out and cut the desired length. The slits will keep each ribbon separate and hopefully prevent tangling!
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If the spools vary in size, consider placing a piece of cardboard between them. This will further minimize the risk of the strands getting tangled, especially as the spools become smaller and fit inside each other.
We love this idea for several reasons. Firstly, it’s a clever way to repurpose plastic containers. Additionally, if you enjoy crafting, you can adapt this method for organizing other supplies like cord, twine, and bias tape.
Just make sure to label the container with its contents. Otherwise, you might temporarily confuse yourself when you come across a yogurt container in storage! As @byjillee mentions in her caption, you don’t need fancy new containers to organize your supplies.
Other Ways to Repurpose Items for Storage:
If you don’t have a plastic yogurt tub or if your ribbons are on flat spools, you can use a produce container instead. Thread the strands through the holes at the bottom, keeping the spools side by side.
Plastic containers, such as those used for baked goods, can also be used for gardening. They make excellent seed starting trays and trays for growing microgreens. Moreover, these options are often more durable than store-bought seed starting trays, which is always a plus.
