Pringle tubes

I have used washed out Pringle tubes to keep reels of ribbon in, they are great for the 3 metre ones from Hobbycraft or any of the smaller reels, I cut a slit in them lengthways so I can see whats in the tube and they keep them clean, tangle free and easy to see and can be stored upright so taking up very little room. Haven't covered them yet but when I get round to it will add a piccy

What a brilliant idea Jan. Martin bought me a ribbon holder but it only has 8 holes in it, I doubled up with the organza ribbons. I went into a shop just before Christmas which sold ribbons, I bought the last metre on the reel so asked if I could keep the reel. She said she had a load of them in the back room if I wanted more so I took 10 but they are the big ones. Martin has put a bent coathanger wire through them and then hooked it under one of my shelves, just need to add the ribbon to them now I also have several small reels, they didnt have holes in them so the pringle box would be just right

Sounds a great idea
It seems ribbons are the bane of crafters' storage problems
Look forward to seeing the photos

I also have a storage solution I am about to embark on for this very problem
I got the idea from the commercial ribbon storage bags that are on the market but at a fraction of the cost
I haven't tried it out yet but will share it once I get underway

Look forward to it Sadie.

Just gave them a quick cover

That was quick. They look great too

Bit wrinkled but better than thinking I have Pringles when I don't

I was given a tube last night My friend had some so when she emptied them into a bowl I asked for the tube Then I left it behind. Must phone and find out if it is still there or if she has thrown it out now

Know how you feel I had 2 more downstairs and I think while we were away Carrie has put them in the bin, trouble is bins were emptied this morning and I never thought about them until it was to late

I'm ok - have phoned her and she still has it. She works in a pre-school so never throws things away as they use them for junk modelling but she says my name is on that one

Got my pringle tube

My daughter threw mine away I found out earlier and I hadn't left them in the kitchen I had brought them up here but she thought they were junk and threw them away ok so she was kind of being helpful but I have told her not to throw stuff away in my craft room unless it is in the bin already blooming children, who'd have em
Happy you got yours though Jacky

cubbie66 wrote: blooming children, who'd have em
Happy you got yours though Jacky

Wouldn't be without them though would we

Just so that you all know how I suffer for my craft I bought a tube of Pringles tonight so that I can try it out. !!! Oh how I will suffer eating them .... NOT he he

Now if only you could think of a larger sized tube for the bigger reels of ribbon I have he he

Looks great btw Jan

Jan that is such a good idea, I have loads of ribbon in boxes it takes for ever to sort out what I need.

Thanks

xx
Mikki

Jenny M wrote:

Now if only you could think of a larger sized tube for the bigger reels of ribbon I have he he

Thought about writing to Pringles see if they can make bigger Pringles what about the tubes you get Twiglets in or those Cheesy Footballs, might be only time of year you can get them, it's the only time of year I every remember seeing them usually Icelands have loads of them.

Hi Jan,

Thats such a great idea, I'm a complete pringle muncher,will have to start saving them now. I wonder if I could give them to Denny to get them covered lol

I'm a newbe and would also just like to say a big hello to you, I do hope this gets posted to the correct area

I love Pringles so no hardship for me to have to keep eating them either You lazy moo cover them yourself doesn't take long there is an introduction thread on the main index lovie

Thanks I've just come acoss it, better go and say Hi in the correct place

I got a big tin of honey roasted nuts from tescos
and I think maybe the larger reels will fit into it,
so Jen more suffering eating nuts I'm afraid you
will have to do

I just realised I gave my daughter a large tin of nuts Christmas time and that was the right size - off to phone her up to remind her to keep it hehe

Thanks ladies for the tips - my word I have a lot to eat before my diet starts tomorrow he he

You do know tomorrow never comes Jen

I don't have any pringle tubes but i've got some small pots that I get fruit tea in I'll have to try with these and let you know how I get on

Did you try the pots Frances? and being fruit tea bet they smell good to

Jayne1966 wrote:You do know tomorrow never comes Jen

He he unless its the 12 th day of Christmas [Jan 6th] the day I start any new year resolutions from

Bisto gravy granules tubs can be used too. If you want to keep little embellishments - flowers etc. in them - cut the narrow panel out as for the ribbons but stick acetate inside the tub. This way you can see what's inside and none of it falls out.

I also use the plastic "Daz" washing containers for my dried flower, one for each colour. You can pretty them up by covering the front and back in paper to match your Pringles tubs. but leave the sides clear so that you can see inside them. They also stack nicely.