DIY Ribbon Bolts {Mini Tutorial}

I've got a sick kiddo today, so we've been taking it easy...resting, watching movies, and since he can't stay still even when he's sick, playing with trains.

We're taking a quick break to share this handy mini tutorial with you. He's being a sweet boy and sitting on my lap as I type. :-) On to the tutorial. It's easy, but such a great idea!

Yesterday, I showed you my DIY Fabric Bolts. When I was making those fabric bolts, I remembered that I had seen something similar for ribbon. Unfortunately, like my DIY Coupon Holders, I can't find where I saw it! I don't think I imagined seeing it...who knows though. I'm a bit scatterbrained today. Earlier, I was trying to find the socks I set down, so I could put them on my little guy's feet; then I realized that I had already put them on his feet! Oh boy...


Anywaaaay! Back to the tutorial. Here's what you'll need. 

• A mess of ribbon
• Heavy card stock
• Paper Cutter
• Tape

Step 1: Cut pieces of card stock 2.5x4.75 inches..

Step 2: Attach one end of the ribbon to the card stock with tape.

Step 3: Wrap the ribbon around the card stock and fasten the end with tape.

You're done! You probably see now why called it a mini tutorial. They should look something like this.

I also used the "bolts" that some of my ribbon came on to wrap and rewrap some of the other ribbon.

It's so much nicer than before!

 And now I can get it all in my ribbon container with ease!

I think it took more effort for me to write this tutorial than it did to do this project, so it's definitely something to try. 

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