It's been a while since I went to one of my favorite local shops, so yesterday afternoon I popped in for a visit on my lunch break. They sell cute shabby cupboards and furnature, along with great gifts - both antique and new.
I found this jar at the shop and thought it would be perfect for all my ribbon odds and ends. I have a lot of ribbon that's 20" or shorter and still usable, but it was taking over the drawer where I keep longer lengths of ribbon. I think this gallon sized jar will be perfect! Not to mention beautiful on my shelf!
I'm going to make a jar tag for it eventually (to remind me that it's where I keep my scrap ribbon - HA!), but that project will have to wait. Too many other things to do first. Have you seen the sunflower tags on the canisters in the new Stampin' Up! catalog!? SOO cute!! The sunflower set is on my wish list for sure!
Anyway, this was the deal of the week. This 1+ gallon jar, only $3.00! Mine, mine...all mine!!
Hmm... by the looks of it, maybe I need another one!
Ohh too kewl!! I'll have to keep this in mind for all my stray ribbon! It would look so pretty sitiing on the shelf!! :D
Posted by: AmyR | July 13, 2006 at 03:08 PM
I see you were inspired! :) Anna if you wrap those bits and pieces of ribbon on ribbon cards or DMC bobbins you'll have more room in that jar for even MORE yummy ribbons!
Posted by: Ink~Pressions | July 10, 2006 at 03:52 PM
Holy Moly -- that's a lot of scraps! What a great (and pretty) storage idea! Yep, looks like you might need another one of those jars!
And yes, I loved those sunflower tags, too, that's why Serene Sunflower is at my house NOW!
Posted by: StamperSharon | July 09, 2006 at 05:40 PM
LOVE the ribbon jar...I have so much ribbon it's pathetic!! Just can't pass it up...I have a big old jar in the basement, I may just have to drag it upstairs and use it as you have! BEAUTIFUL!!! P.S. Love your doggies :)
Posted by: Diane McVey | July 07, 2006 at 08:46 AM
Anna, you're outta control! Step away from the ribbon :) Very pretty and practical storage though.
Posted by: Jennifer | July 06, 2006 at 11:45 PM
That sunflower set in the new catalog is one of the ones I just ordered! Like you, I just adored those canister tags. :)
Posted by: Southern Girl | July 06, 2006 at 02:43 PM
I just love ribbon - even little teeny, tiny pieces! This is a pretty, pretty display! Be proud!
Posted by: Denise | July 06, 2006 at 01:00 PM
Anna this is too cute! I have some similiar empty jars next to my baskets. My extra ribbon I put in empty yankee candle jars. But your's is so much prettier.
Posted by: Asela Hopkins | July 06, 2006 at 12:08 PM