Wednesday's there is no nursery school. It is lovely to not have to go at by a certain time and to have one less lunch to pack. Today was especially nice because we had another little friend over for lunch and lots of playtime.
In between loads of laundry, helping with snowsuits and boots on and off, a game of cards, etc. I have been organizing my ribbons. Some have been looking very pretty in glass jars on my shelf. Others have been stored in a pretty wooden picnic basket. Every time I went to find a ribbon I had to paw through the worst tangle.
All I did was cut rectangular peices of cardboard and then I cut several slots on the sides for the ribbons to be wound around. After winding them on I pin them in place.
Both my 9 year old and my 4 year old were able to help with the ribbon winding. It took Lilly awhile to get the hang of it, but she tried again and again until she managed. We all just love working on little projects together.
I agree! It is so nice not to have to go anywhere by a certain time in the morning. It sounds like you had a wonderful day, and your ribbons are so beautiful.
Posted by: Nancy | February 10, 2010 at 10:23 PM
Hooray for winded ribbon!
(I get excited by these things!)
XO,
Rhea
Posted by: rhea | February 10, 2010 at 10:56 PM
You have such pretty ribbons, they make me want to go shopping! How wonderful to be able to get things organized and do it with your little ones. :)
Posted by: Shannon | February 11, 2010 at 12:38 AM
Oh I love the way it feels to be organized, even if it is something as simple as ribbons. What a fun project to do all together.
Posted by: Faith | February 11, 2010 at 01:45 AM
Pretty ribbons. I wish we had more access to those lovely designs, here in the States. I never see any like that here.
Maureen
Posted by: Maureen | February 11, 2010 at 01:49 AM
This is a great idea thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: natasha | February 11, 2010 at 02:10 AM
Not so nice here in the South East of the UK. Cold and snowy. I'm going shopping in London today so I hope to find some yummy ribbon too!
Posted by: Christine | February 11, 2010 at 10:37 AM
What a gorgeous little post Emily. Both your ribbons, and the thought of your little ones helping you are lovely.
Posted by: Emma | February 11, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Your ribbons are gorgeous! I too store my ribbons and trims using cut out rectangular peices of cardboard! It's really wonderful to know we have such similar ideas in storage! Have a lovely merry happy weekend and a sweet sweet valentine's! Love to yoU!
Posted by: Jacqueline | February 12, 2010 at 09:09 AM
What a nice day and that ribbon is just so cute!
Posted by: Julie | February 12, 2010 at 03:48 PM
It's always nice to have helpers, especially cute ones :)
blessings,
starrydeborah
Posted by: starrydeborah | February 13, 2010 at 01:41 AM
What a great storage idea, and you've got some great ribbons in your stash!
Posted by: gretchen/juneatnoon | February 13, 2010 at 03:50 AM
Your ribbons are gorgeous!
Bear regards,
Beertje Zonn
Posted by: Beertje Zonn | February 13, 2010 at 08:15 AM
Hi Deborah,
Lovely of you to pay me a visit and especially sweet of you to take the time to leave me such a nice comment. I really appreciate the encouragement.
Today is a beautiful Saturday, still subzero but with glorious sunshine. I hope to bundle up and find a sunny bench to soak up the rays. I hope the sun is shining on you today!
I tried to visit you, but wasnt able to use the link - I would so love to pay you a visit if you would like to share your shop/blog with me?
Hugs from Emily
Posted by: Emily Moss | February 13, 2010 at 11:21 AM