I first went to the store with the intension of getting photo boxes and putting 1/2 inch eyelets in the holes, but I could not figure out how to make the holes that big. So I was wondering around the tool row looking for some kind of punch and I spotted drill bits and my mind got to thinking that maybe I could use them. So I bought the eyelets, drill bits, and the plastic storage boxes instead of photo boxes (They were cheaper! Less than $2 each) and headed home.
Before drilling I put the ribbons in side by side and measured about how wide apart the holes needed to be. Marked it with sharpie marker. I used a 1/4 inch drill bit for the grosgrain size, and a half inch for the organdy ribbon size. Some of the edges were a little rough around the 1/2 inch size because I used a wood bit for that, so I used a small blade to cut off the rough excess around the holes. Then I tried to put in one of those eyelets because it looked so cute.... WHAT A JOKE! They were the hardest metal to hammer. And the space in which you have to hammer INSIDE of the box is too small even with our little eyelet hammer. After 10 min of trying I decided it did not need eyelets after all. It works really good. I did not bother putting a dowel rod down the middle of the spools because it is too difficult to change. Now my ribbons are so easy to use and they stay dust free, also I can keep an eye on whether they are getting low.
It is an easy project and I had fun... Plus I impressed my husband that I used his drill and he got some new drill bits! LOL!
Date: Monday, February 7, 2005 GMT Views: 9437
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Registered: August 27, 2004 Location: Laurel, Montana Posts: 223
Tue, Feb 08, 2005 @ 11:52 AM
I just finished my first ribbon box out of cardboard, I so wish I had seen this first!! I guess I will have to donate my box to another needy stamper and get out my drill! Thanks bunches for the great idea!
Registered: May 27, 2004 Location: In between corn and commerce. Posts: 3575
Thu, Feb 10, 2005 @ 12:21 PM
OMGosh! If this isn't the coolest, most economical solution to the "ribbon dilemma" that I've ever seen. Remove these directions *now* and sell these for $10 each on eBay- you'll make a mint!!!;)
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another pat on the back for you! I am a visual person and after seeing this, I know I can make a ribbon holder box too. Thank you for sharing your wonderful idea!
Registered: January 30, 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 803
Fri, Feb 11, 2005 @ 1:48 AM
Well, I have boxes and I have drill bits. Now I just need a steady hand and no trips to the hospital! If I can only convince the dogs not to help. Great idea and thanks a lot for sharing.
Registered: September 15, 2004 Location: MA Posts: 5982
Sat, Feb 12, 2005 @ 6:20 AM
OMG.I love this idea.I am going to make one now for myself I also keep my ribbons inside a plastic container to protect them from the dust but this is such a great idea.I need to find my hb drill now.HMM.He's not as organized as me.so It could take some time.But I will do this. thanks so much for sharing and saving so much money.
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