Pull-EZ Purse/ribbon storage

[Bikingmom]

I received a Pull-EZ purse from a dear friend, ok, over a year ago, and haven't used it yet. Right now I have spools of "non-SU" ribbon on pants hangers in my scrapbook room closet. I'm also planning on doing more scrapbooking away from my room (crops/weekend get-aways) so this could be handy.

Has anyone used this product? What are your recommendations? What I've read so far is that it works best with 2 yards or less ribbon. I checked some spools and they are 3-15 yards. Should I cut the ribbon to more managable sizes? (YIKES! Hate to do that!) And, of course, my SU ribbon is 15 yards, too.

Help me out, please!

[Julie in Indy]

I've never used the Pull-EZ purse but I store small quantities of ribbon (or floss) on ribbon cards by Cropper Hopper. They store flat and keep the ribbon from getting tangled. Maybe consider putting small quantities on the card, put the card in the purse and pull it from there? The ribbon cards would flip if there's enough room inside.

Another thought - a spool? Like the kind used to hold thread? I bet you could buy empty spools somewhere. Might try a google search.

[brysmum]

I liked the look of these, so decided to make one myself. It turned out really well, and looks very similar to the real thing, so I use it for all my ribbon that I get that doesn't come on a spool. But as it turns out, every couple of months I have to stick all the ribbon back through the holes because as I use it, I tend to end up rummaging inside the bag for the bit I want and eventually they all pop back through inside the bag!!! It looks good, though, I'll stick a pic on my blog...

http://madeonthefarm.blogspot.com/

[jamiehurley]

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Originally Posted by brysmum

I liked the look of these, so decided to make one myself. It turned out really well, and looks very similar to the real thing, so I use it for all my ribbon that I get that doesn't come on a spool. But as it turns out, every couple of months I have to stick all the ribbon back through the holes because as I use it, I tend to end up rummaging inside the bag for the bit I want and eventually they all pop back through inside the bag!!! It looks good, though, I'll stick a pic on my blog...

http://madeonthefarm.blogspot.com/

I LOVE how you store your Nesties! Awesome idea!~

[identicaltriplets]

I tried the "pant hanger" storage method for a while and it never worked for me. And I knew the Pull-Ez would not work for me. I just posted my ribbon storage on my blog this morning. You can see the post here. Now both of the ribbon boxes I use will fit in this case so you would be able to take it with you. Hope this helps!

[GypsyRoseStamper]

I made a fake Pull-EZ: take a clear zippered bag that sheet sets come in, squeeze portion and punch with a hole punch to get two holes, repeat until you die of boredom, and poke the ribbons through. Someone else came up with that idea but I don't know whom to credit. My plan was to have all the blues come out one side, all the reds out another, etc. Anyway, after tucking in a dozen or so I just decided I didn't care for any storage that had a rummage of ribbons hanging out.

[JulieHRR]

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Originally Posted by GypsyRoseStamper

I made a fake Pull-EZ: take a clear zippered bag that sheet sets come in, squeeze portion and punch with a hole punch to get two holes, repeat until you die of boredom, and poke the ribbons through. Someone else came up with that idea but I don't know whom to credit. My plan was to have all the blues come out one side, all the reds out another, etc. Anyway, after tucking in a dozen or so I just decided I didn't care for any storage that had a rummage of ribbons hanging out.

ROTFL!

You gave me a good chuckle today--thank you!

I actually have a Pull-Eze, and I like it--but, I stacked full spools inside, and then threaded the ribbon out the holes. It works great for the most part, but, every once in a while the spools do require a little de-tangling, to keep things pulling smoothly.