Welcome Back! Time well spent…
Gosh it’s good to be back in blog land! 
Sorry for the unexpected down time. Splitcoast had a crash on Saturday, so not only did it affect their site, but our blogs as well! YIKES!
I used the down time wisely and did something that I have needed to do for MONTHS—I sorted my ribbon!! Here’s what it looked like before I began organizing:
UGH!! I cringe when I look at that, LOL! It was stored in overflowing Sterilite containers. Dozens upon dozens of little clear plastic bags, no sense of organization at all. Just strewn about in there, LOL! (I feel like I am at confession, LOL!!)
So, rewind to last week, I was surfing the net and saw that Joann’s had these Cropper Hopper 3×3 drawers and the 3×3 ribbon cards on sale. I thought that would be perfect for me! They arrived on Thursday, and I was really looking forward to getting organized. Here’s what I bought:
I love how they stack together so neatly! The ribbon cards have a “grip-teeth design” across the center that holds ribbon securely in place. Then, I just used a straight pin to secure the other end after I was finished wrapping it. Here’s what it looks like now!
I am going to buy 3 more drawers, because I need to still do my blacks, browns, and white ribbons. The orange drawer also has yellows, as I don’t have a lot of those 2 colors. There’s still plenty of room in that drawer 
Here’s what the drawers look like on the inside:
Hope you enjoyed checking out my new storage! I absolutely *love* it, now!!
I think it’s about time for another Trudee Treats giveaway, SOON, don’t you? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm 
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WAHOO!!!! Looks AWESOME T!!!!!! LOVE seeing that baggie of stitched ribbon!
lol. Really that looks cool, I think I will have to get me a few of those!!! 
Posted by: jacksonbelle | June 10th, 2007 18:06
OOoooooooo! Nice!!! (I need about four of those! lol.)
Posted by: papercuts | June 10th, 2007 18:31
Ooh — your ribbons look so pretty! I used these drawers too–love them. I like how you put multiple ribbons on each one-I didn’t think of this !
Maybe when I build up my ribbon stash, I’ll do it your way. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: pegg | June 10th, 2007 19:09
Yeah…what a sight for sore eyes! I’ve missed all my favorite blogs this weekend.
Your new ribbon storage looks fabulous! So neat and color coordinated and best yet…organized! I *heart* organization. Geesh…you would think that all the extra time I had this weekend not blog hopping I would have done something productive with my stamp area? Not!
Linda
Posted by: Linda (LSN on SCS) | June 10th, 2007 19:27
I love your ribbon storage!! It look so neat and pretty! I need to follow your lead!
Posted by: Robyn | June 10th, 2007 19:34
Oh my! I love that ribbon storage! I’ll have to be on the lookout for those!
Posted by: waterpixie | June 10th, 2007 19:56
Sooooo, when ya comin’ here?
Posted by: Val | June 10th, 2007 20:50
What a great idea to sort them by color! I can’t imagine tackling my ribbon collection. I just bought nine more rolls yesterday. Yes, I’m an addict!
Posted by: leslierich | June 10th, 2007 21:13
Trudee, I love your ribbon storage! Wow! great idea!
Posted by: Markie's Mom | June 11th, 2007 02:11
Great storage solution! I also did some organizing this weekend but my ribbon didn’t make it to being organized. I like this idea and might just have to copy it! I guess it is off to Joanns to check out these drawers! Thanks for sharing!! Love your blog and all of your ideas! Can’t wait for the Trudee treats!!!
Ellie
Posted by: Ellen Sutton | June 11th, 2007 05:57
Welcome Back!!! You were missed! You did a marvelous job organized these by color! Wow…ya got a lot of ribbon there!!! Thanks for sharing your storage idea with us! Have a beautiful day!
Posted by: KimberlyG | June 11th, 2007 05:58
That storage is fabulous! Thanks for the enabling!
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 11th, 2007 05:58
Wow - you DID get a lot done. I finally had to break down & do the same thing a couple of months ago - couldn’t find ANYTHING! It sure feels good, doesn’t it?
Posted by: Peggy Maier | June 11th, 2007 06:59
Well, good for you.
Posted by: lacyquilter | June 11th, 2007 07:00
Wow! Very slick and impressive looking, Miss Trudee! I think you and I were both working on our ribbon mess yesterday, probably at the same time! But my “after” doesn’t look much better than your “before” picture! LOL! Linda
Posted by: Linda Bullard | June 11th, 2007 07:24
I have two of these, and simply adore them, I have GOT to get more. I too have put more then one piece of ribbon on the cards, especially if there is 5 yards or less of each ribbon, works great and saves room!
Posted by: Lisa C. | June 11th, 2007 07:33
Wow what an excellent way to store ribbon!! That was time very well spent indeed!
Posted by: Libby | June 11th, 2007 11:46
Wowsa I wish I was that organized - your before picture looks like my stash on a good day (which is not today)
Posted by: Valerie | June 11th, 2007 18:01
I love those storage boxes, T, and have been meaning to get some. Glad they worked so well for you and congrats on getting it all organized! Are those your pretty new countertops?
Posted by: StamperSharon | June 11th, 2007 20:18
Those ribbons look so pretty in their new homes. I love those storage containers.
Posted by: Selina | June 11th, 2007 21:36
I love the ribbon storage. I am a bit of a ribbon collector. I have lots of ribbon but hardly ever use it. But it looks so pretty hanging on the wall!!!
Gail
Posted by: grandmascraps | June 12th, 2007 06:53
What a great way to store ribbons that are not SU ribbons. Thanks for the inspiration Trudee.
Posted by: nancy littrell | June 12th, 2007 20:38
Posted by: Running With Scissors… » Blog Archive » It Had To Be Orange | June 12th, 2007 22:50
Wow - great use of the downtime! Orgainzed ribbon is so purty!!!! I did mine a couple of weeks ago. Does the organizing ever actually get finished?
Posted by: Jami | June 13th, 2007 21:00
I saw a link to this post over at Craft Critique today (www.craftcritique.com). Great information!! Keep up the good work!!
Posted by: Melissa Norris | June 14th, 2007 06:53
Woo-wee! Bless your heart for sharing this wonderful ribbon storage idea with us! I love the organization and see-through look of these storage containers. Thank you!
Posted by: Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin) | June 14th, 2007 07:12
WOW! You were a busy girl! Looks so great - almost too nice to use now! Hee Hee! TFS
~Angie
Posted by: Angie ~ SCS Duckwaddlequack | June 14th, 2007 11:52
Gee, I didn’t think the before picture looked THAT bad — looks EXACTLY like my system — LOL!!! I do like your after photo — very organized — job well done!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by: Sharon (notimetostamp) | June 15th, 2007 13:39
I just recently redid my ribbon drawer and even your before is better than what I had going on…I am still not convinced my current method is working, so I may ck out those cropper hopper bins. Very cool!
Posted by: Melissa | June 15th, 2007 14:49
OH wow I feel like I have died and gone to ribbon heaven. The next time you have down time please come to my house….Please. My ribbon doesn’t even look as nice as your before picture!:0 LOL
Posted by: K Ostvig | June 15th, 2007 15:18
Love the way you stored your ribbon!! I couldn’t even begin to imagine how many of those I would need!! I swear I’m a ribbon addict!!!
Great job!
Pipi
Posted by: Pipi | November 6th, 2007 11:42
oh THAT IS PURTTTYYY!!!!!!! Love your new storage!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Cindy Lyles | November 13th, 2007 21:22
This is such a great idea. My ribbons are tied up nicely like yours but in an awkward container.
Thanks for sharing.
Bela
Posted by: Bela | March 26th, 2008 23:17