{Tutorial} Orange Crate Ribbon Holder

I've several spools of ribbon, wire, and tape that have been floating around the craft room and making mess!

So I turned an orange crate into a handy little holder!

You will need:

• a wooden crate (I used a 5lb clementine crate)
• wooden dowels or unused knitting needles
• a nail, Xacto knife, screwdriver, or other sharp object
• paper
• Modge Podge
• paintbrush
• your collection of ribbons, wires, tapes, or anything else on spools

Step One: Eat the clementines. (This is the yummiest part).

Step Two: Poke some holes in the crate.

This is the most difficult part. I used an Xacto knife and an old nail. Smarter people can use a screwdriver.

Make sure that the holes line up and that your dowel/knitting needle can fit through it.

Step The Third: Prepare your paper...

 We have many pretty papers but I was in love with the Asian designs on some of my fabric. So I photocopied the fabric. 'Cause it works. Just let the ink dry completely.

The Fourth Step: Mod Podge the paper on.

Paint a layer of glue on the crate. Press the paper on and get rid of bubbles. Let it dry for 2 minutes and then paint on a top coat of glue.

You could use a different glue but Mod Podge would work the best.

Step Five: Slide the ribbon on!

Here you can see that I used a knitting needle in the middle. This works wonderfully if you don't have wooden dowels on hand. 

Enjoy your ribbon holder!

I use mine for more than just ribbon-- tape, wire, and even a bobbin are all on there. Just wait until we unpack that other box of craft supplies. Mom has many spools of ribbon!

Tip: A small bit of Scotch tape or a sewing pin go a long way. Use it to keep your ribbon attached to the spool. (Unless you are itching for a mess to clean up, that is!)

Let me know if you try this tutorial! Leave a link in the combox (comments box) with a link to your own blog post or to a picture! 

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