I posted my new shelves here the other week that I bought to try to solve my ribbon problem and I have to say that I’m thrilled with them. I also added that if any shop had some spare spools that I would give them a good home, well not one offer did I get but…. I did get lots of ideas on how to make my own. Then I got a phone call from my Mam telling me that her friend Mary had read about my spool problem and she came up with the most fabulous idea and here it is.
Who would have thought it, I took myself off to our local charity shop and asked if they had any old videos and they had a massive bag full that I could have because they don’t sell them but keep getting them donated, So I left them a donation then my lovely man (Chris) took them apart and this is the result.
Genius idea Mary thank you.
Don’t forget crafters, ask the owners permission before wrecking their video collection. he he he.
OH has so many fishing videos that could do with a re vamp lol thanks Jak :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab idea. Now where are those old video's.....
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea..... we have loads of old childrens videos that have been lying around for years.....OH will be so pleased when I tell him I have finally found a use for them!!! Thank you xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea..guess who will be searching the cupboards tomorrow....ME
ReplyDeleteAnne
What a great idea and thank you for sharing it with us too Jak.
ReplyDeleteMary x
Brilliant idea, now I can get rid of the kids videos usefully!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Ali x
Such a brilliant idea - I love it.
ReplyDeleteDenise xx
Holy Cats and 17 Fishes would ya look at that!!! Fantastic idea!!!! I'm heading to the thrift store!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat is just fantastic!! And they will fit perfectly on my custom made ribbon spool holder that OH made me (block of wood with dowelling along the length - sits at the back of my workbench)!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing :)
What an awesome idea, and we have loads of those old videos at the attic, so now they can come to a good use again here. Thanks so much to both you AND Mary for the great idea here. Hope you don´t mind, I pass it on to my friends too?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic way to reuse something! Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteWoderful! I have a very large collection in my shed I'm sending the hubby in there tomorow. Thanks for that Jak
ReplyDeleteVee xx
Oh how brilliant....off to the charity shop I go. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat solution to your problem!
ReplyDeleteYay!
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Dawn xx
What a brilliant idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo cool Jak! I have a Gazillion old video tapes that I have recorded from the TV that I never have watched!!! Thanks for telling us about this recycle tidbit...
ReplyDeleteJak, fantastic! I have dozens (at least) of vhs tapes that nobody wants and I couldn't even sell on ebay! Now I have dozens (at least) of ribbons that will get a new home! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea.
ReplyDeletePam x
Brilliant idea Jak TFS
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good idea jak never thought of the using the video its self i use some old boxes from videos for storage, pens little pots of emboss powder etc waste not want not crafty people now i can use the video thanks from lynnx
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea Jak, I can see hubbys vidio collection in my craft room now lol.
ReplyDeleteHugs Linda
Fantastic idea. Lots of videos at my home! I was actually going to have some copied onto DVD as they are from precious family gatherings. After that I can destroy them! Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is just a brilliant idea!!
ReplyDeletePam x
Thank you for sharing such a brilliant idea, I have a bag of videos waiting to go to the charity shop so I am off to see what I can do with them right now.
ReplyDeleteJust love this idea, thank you for sharing. Hugs, Lori m
ReplyDeleteGood grief, the best tip I have heard in ages, will definitely be doing that. Thanks Mary !!!! and thanks Jak for sharing it with us. Ursula xxxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea. Must keep a note of that one :) Jaqui x
ReplyDeleteJak--I missed your post on the ribbon storage! This is my new dilemma! Hmmm...can you tell me how wide the spools are please before I destroy the old tapes? Wondering if they will fit in the drawers I just emptied...?! Blessings, Sharon
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea x
ReplyDeleteFlip .... I've thrown mine all out !!!!
hugs sally x
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Brilliant, fantastic Idea!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea - your Mum has got a very clever friend there :-)
ReplyDeletewhat a fantastic idea and to use recycled stuff is brilliant!!! Pity I gave all mine away to the local kids club...might just pay a visit to the charity shop tho ;o)
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