Ribbon ring review & RAK
I’ve been looking for the ideal way to store my ribbon and have finally found a solution that works!! Here’s my review of the Ribbon Ring.
What I’ve done in the past
I’ve tried the cute approach of using wood bobbins and storing the ribbon in jars. This was not practical, nor could I see all the ribbons easily. And it was just a pain to get in and out of the jars. It looks pretty. This option seems best if you don’t really want to use your ribbon. I also tried the Pull-ez. I didn’t buy one, rather I opted for trying to make one myself. I didn’t like having to smash all the ribbons down to add more and sometimes they came out of the holes. The whole thing was really messy. I even tried wrapping the ribbon around cards, but the ribbon would get wrinkled and I then would have to iron it.
Ribbon Ring to the rescue
Simple, practical, and pretty. You hang your ribbon on little plastic {pull-through} tags and put the tags on a metal ring! I purchased the 60 ribbon tag bundle and 3″ metal rings from Ribbon Ring and absolutely love it!! This was more than plenty to clean up my mess of ribbon. I was able to thread small scraps and really long pieces of ribbon, up to 5 yards on a tag. They recommend you cut your ribbon into 1 yard lengths and use the inventory dots as an indicator that you have more of the ribbon. But I didn’t use the inventory dots as the tags hold a lot and you can put more than one piece of ribbon on a tag. I love how the ribbons look just hanging there, a nice rainbow of inspiration. I can easily grab all my ribbons and thumb through looking for what I need. The pull-through tags are high-quality and the plastic is flexible yet sturdy. Good stuff!
How I use it
I sorted and hung my ribbon by color. For each color group I used a 1″ ring. After I had all my ribbon sorted I put all of the 1″ rings onto the big 3″ ring. Having everything sorted by color makes it so quick to just grab the particular color{s} I need. I can lay the ribbons onto my project looking for the ones that look best without having to take them off the tags. It’s so efficient and organized, I love it!! The ribbon also doesn’t get bent and wrinkly. It’s also very portable, I can easily toss a couple rings into my crop bag and the ribbons stay in place on the tags.
I love it!!
I highly recommend the Ribbon Ring. Simple, practical, pretty, and affordable! The starter set is just under $10. To clean up my mess was only $20 and I still have a bunch of tags left for when I buy more ribbon. And now that I’m organized, I see that I’m lacking in the area of green ribbon, LOL.
*** Win a Ribbon Ring starter set ***
Guess what….I have a brand new Ribbon Ring Starter Set to give-away! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post to be entered. The winner will receive one 2″ metal ring, 30 ribbon tags and 15 inventory dots!! I’ll draw a winner next Wednesday, May 21st. Please only one comment per person, open to US & Canadian shipping addresses.
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that is such a great RAK & would solve sooo many ribbon dramas around here LOL. but having my shipping address outside of the US & Canada…whatever would i do if i won? LOL not to worry, just sending hellos
WOW! That looks really great, I just may have to go for it. I love the way the colors look and how easy it is. I use the glass jars for my ribbons, and I made a desk caddy for my little ribbon spools. This would definitely be a better option. Thanks for the review! :o)
Finally….a ribbon solution that makes sense!
I’ve been trying forever to figure out a system that would work for me and have spent lots of time and money on a solution. The end result? All of my ribbon is thrown into a plastic container…not exactly organized! This product sounds fantastic! Thanks for the great review and the RAK! 
Katie
YEAH!!! I’m so glad that you have tried this system. I’ve seen them advertised but I didn’t know anybody that actually has bought one so I was afraid of it not working properly. If I don’t win now I have no fears in going out and purchasing a set for me. Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review about it and for the opportunity to win.
I need to organize my ribbon - it’s in shopping bags on a shelf right now! I thought about that ribbon organizer that looks like a cosmetic bag with holes in it, but after seeing your post, I like this one much better. It looks easier to set up, and I like what you said about being able to lay out the ribbon on your project. Thanks for the review. Karen 3441
Hello! This is way too cool. I’ve seen it in magazines, but haven’t looked at how it really works… What a totally cool idea. I can’t believe someone hasn’t come up with this before now.
I’ve got all my ribbons just stuffed into photo boxes, no organization at all.
You are tooooo sweet to offer this as a RAK. THANK YOU for giving us this opportunity to win a starter kit!!!
Carrie #4114
I think you found a wonderful way to sort the ribbon & yet you also found a wonderful way to add beauty to the scrap room! I’m always amazed at how much we learn from each other & if I don’t win I will be looking to find a place to buy the ring system. Thanks for sharing!!!
I love your blog! I , too, have tried everything for ribbon storage, and I am not happy with them. This looks like it would solve my problems,lol! Nice RAK, thanks!
Stefany
Fiskateer #2181
What a great idea! My crafting area is limited on space so this would be perfect to put my ribbon on and not use up what work space I have. This would really be an answer to a problem for me. Thanks for the great review and the rak.
Peg
Fiskateer #3675
Well here I am, one of those blog stalkers (I read your every post) who never comments. But who could NOT comment on this post?? That is the most awesome ribbon storage I’ve seen yet! I would love to have that in my craft area
It sure would make my life neater! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love this idea. I have been looking for a way to store my ribbons that I am just now starting to get. I have them in a zip lock bag right now. I thought about the pull through bag but this is a nice idea and looks a lot easier to use. Thanks!!
I have not seen this! What a great review. This looks like a great way to store ribbon and would love to give this a try. thanks for a chance to win.
connie #2909
What a wonderful idea and oh so practical!! You wrote a great review.
That is a great idea for ribbon.I’am just starting to use ribbon and is a great way to store them and it doesn’t take up much room.thank you for giving us a chance to win one.
Truly a great idea and so simple-why didn’t we think of that?
Beth #2906
I LOVE this! And thanks for the wonderful review of them!
Thanks for the review! The wood clothes pins and the cards didn’t work for me either! LOL I was thinking about the ribbon ring, your review is very helpful. My ribbons are a mess! LOL
Thanks for the review! It’s a very simple and pretty storage system.
I have mine in zip lock bags.. but this is a super idea.. now you can see all your colors… instead of digging around in a box…Mariah #2457
What a neat way to organize your ribbon, I will have to check it out more thoroughly as my ribbons are a mess!
Pinky
What a great idea and RAK! It even looks pretty.
thanks for the chance
Michelle
Wow.. I’ve never seen anything like it. I still have mine in the box where I bought them in. It’s quite neat but this would also be nice to have. Thanks for sharing.
I was just looking at these the other day! I saw an ad for them in Paper Crafts and they caught my eye. I’m going to give them a try. I’ve been looking for the perfect idea for my ribbon storage
I use these and love them! My space is so small and these get my ribbon up on the wall where I can see it. If I see it, I use it! Of course I have so much ribbon, I could use a hundred more!
Sorry forgot to leave my fiskateer no. It’ 3700
Wow, that is cool! I could use a way to tame my ribbon!
Lisa Fiskateer #3429
This is a wonderful and pretty solution! It doesn’t take up much space and I like that you can just grab the colors you may want to take with you to a crop. I was afraid to try the ribbon bag, for fear that the ribbon would get tangled and you couldn’t easily see when you were getting low on a piece. Thanks for this great review and the RAK offer.
Rhonda #3316
Thanks for the fabulous review and the equally fabulous RAK!
what a great review…..definetely made me want one…thanks for the chance
I am continually amazed that there are new organizational tools being developed that are really new! This is a great idea and such a lovely way to store ribbons. Thanks so much for sharing!
Wow, this is fantastic. I would love to get to try this out.
That is a GENIUS idea! Thanks for sharing!
THnaks for giving us the review of THe Ribbon RIng. Looks like a great product. I would love one! Thanks for sharing.
What a great way to store ribbon and so easy to see what you have. What a fun thing to receive. Thanks for a chance to win. fiskateer #3291
What a cute idea! I currently use these long ribbon boxes and it is a pain! They take up so much space. Thanks for sharing this marvelous product!
I’ve tried many different types of ribbon storage too and am still looking for something that works to store loose ribbon. Thanks for a chance to win such a neat prize.
The ribbon ring looks like just what I need to fix my ribbon mess. Thanks for the review.
what luck to come up with something like that! all your ribbons look so neat and tidy! great idea!
What a great RAK - hope I win so I can clean up my ribbon bin. Thanks for information on how to use as well.
What a cool idea, I store mine in a drawer, which is a pain, I always hav to dig. LOL. thanks for the change to win
Great rak and what a neat idea. I store mine in plastic bags around a ring, but this looks neater and easier. TFS and thanks for the chance to win. Roseann #2933
Oh, I could SO use this!! I’m just looking at my overflowing tub of ribbon and thinkin’…I need some help! This would be perfect!! Thanks for the chance to win! What a great review…thanks for sharing!
~Brenda H.
what a fun idea, thanks for the chance to win!
That is such a cool ribbon organizer. Seen them in magazines and was tempted but never took the jump. Love your blog and Nika is adorable. Thanks so much for offering this fantastic blog candy.
I would love to have this to organize my ribbon. Thanks for the chance to win.
what a fab idea!!! my ribbons always get messy as they are stored in a container.
Wow! That system looks soooo cool! I’ve never seen that and I love how it looks!
What a great idea! My ribbon lives in a tote right now…a jumbled mess…this is practical and pretty! Thanks for the chance! Carlee #2225
This is so cool! I have several of those ribbon boxes and carriers, but the ribbons get all mixed up together and you can’t carry all of them easily etc. Thanks for showing all of your pictures with them. I also LOVE how you can see the surplus/lack of colors you have!
Love it! I still have mine wrapped around cards I made and you’re right, you can’t really see what you’ve got, despite putting them in a clear paint can. Handy idea and it goes well with my little embellishment bags on a ring.
What a great idea & review. This would certainly be the solution to my ribbon storage issues. Thanks for the chance to win one.
doverdi
#1329
This is such a neat way to store ribbon! Thanks for sharing!
Mardi
#2569
Appreciate the review. I’ve been organizing my scrapbook room, but have not tackled the ribbon yet. I would love to have this to organize ribbons. Thanks for the chance to win. Fiskateer #3743
Hello! That is fantastic! and beautiful! Pictures help alot!!! All my ribbons are shoved in a ziploc bag and I have to search through it, it can be such a pain… thats a fantastic way to organize! Nice review…
Love when you can easily view what you have to work with. Great idea! TFS
glad to hear you like it…everyone likes my setup but I like to have the ribbon out so I can touch it so I was thinking about switching over to this system. Thanks for the chance to win!!
Wow, cool!! Thanks for the review. I have seen these and several girls now are saying great things about them so I might just need to get one! Might be a little better than the um…”Target bag full of small spools and tangled cut ribbon bits” system I’m using now.
Thanks for sharing, as always! I enjoy reading your blog and you continue to do an amazing job! It is kind of you to offer a prize and an AWESOME one at that! Have a creative day! Tara
I’ve just discovered your blog and have enjoyed looking around. I’ve added you to my Google reader so I’ll be back. Thanks for the review of the ribbon ring. It sounds like the perfect storage system for ribbon. Thanks for the chance to win.
I have been looking at these for a while now. I so can see how useful it is. Thanks for sharing.
Wow…that looks awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
It is a pretty cool idea. And so very neat.We can see all the ribbon colors without having to dig through a box, like I have to.
Oh ja here is my fiskateer #4386. Sorry about that.
I really like this idea, I’ve been racking my brain for some time now about how to store my ribbons for what seems like ages now. I’m definately going to have to talk to my boyfriend about figuring out if we have the finances to get me this. Thanks for posting it. Oh i’m #996
I love this idea. It looks pretty hanging there and it is portable too. TFS
Fiskateer # 826
That’s such a GREAT idea!! Thanks for such a nice giveaway!!
WOW! That sounds like an awesome way to store ribbons! I myslef use jars and I agree sometimes it’s a pain!:) Thanks for an awesome RAK and for the chance to win:)!
Great review! I’ve seen these and thought they looked pretty great. A year ago, I would have never thought I would need one. Now, things are getting a bit out of control! LOL!
Thanks for offering a great RAK!
Julie #725
This is a great idea. It looks like you could just pop it in your tote bag to take to crops, too. Very cool.
Thanks for sharing this ribbon organization method! This looks great! I think you may have the perfect solution…I’ll keep my fingers crossed to win! :~)
OMG…I love this idea!! I struggle with all of my ribbon. I never know what to do with it all. And of course, ribbon is like the best embellishment so I have a ton. Love the RAK!!
What a FABULOUS idea!!!!!! I would love one..anything to help me organize my bag of ribbons! Awesome RAK!
Sheri aka Tadah #1492 Fiskateers
Wow! What a great RAK. Do I ever need one of these. Thanks for the chance to win.
Fiskateer #3485
What an awesome system for sorting and using your ribbons. Nice presentation. Thanks for sharing.
What a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing!
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Ooh, how pretty! Looks like a great solution for longer ribbons, and I think I need to get one! For shorter ones, though, I like the tote bags with the holes that you can pull the ribbons out through. I was about to buy one this morning but then found a site with instructions on how to make your own!
http://www.chicaandjo.com/2008/06/12/make-your-own-ribbon-organizing-tote-bag/
My ribbon WILL be organized!!