Altered Ribbon Spools

I was bloggin' one day when I stumbled upon Amy's Blog. She's been organizing her craft room all week! Below is my attempt at ribbon organization..... and while winding all of those lovely ribbons onto pieces of cardboard I found that I was left with many, many empty ribbon spools! Here's what I've done with some of them....

I covered this spool with patterned paper and created a sort-of card. I wrapped cardstock around the spool - where the ribbon would normally go - and attached a button to hold the CS in place. I plan on adding sentiment to the inside of the black CS when I know who this little gift will be for!

Supplies:

Plaid brad and polka dot flower - Making Memories

Chipboard flower, ribbon and fibre - Michaels

Brad and 'Happy' - CTMH

Pattern Paper - Essentials Paperz

Button - Walmart


Tutorial

Altered Ribbon Spool Box

1. Take apart a ribbon spool

2. Cover the spool with patterned paper

3. Cover top and bottom of 'box'

4. Paint Mod Podge on everything!

5. Poke a hole in the spool.

6. Poke a hole in the 'lid'

7. Fasten a brad through the holes and decorate!

Supplies:

Patterned Paper - CTMH

Monster - Clipper Street

Flower - Dollar Store

Button - SU

Brad - Making Memories

I found inspiration for this project here. Now aren't you glad you stopped by? :P Have a fabulous day!