Keep reusable ribbon straight and visible so a short useful piece does not disappear inside a tangled gift wrapping drawer. Gather scrap card, scissors, a pencil, and loose ribbon.
Set it up
Cut broad rectangles from sturdy packaging card and make a shallow notch halfway along each short side. Make separate cards for different ribbon widths so narrow pieces remain visible instead of disappearing underneath wider ones.
Put the idea to work
Lay one ribbon end across the card and wind the remaining ribbon loosely through the notches without twisting it.
Finish and keep it useful
Tuck the final end under the last wrap and write the approximate length on an exposed corner of the card. Avoid pulling delicate ribbon tight enough to leave permanent creases along the edges.
Which saved ribbon would be easiest to reuse if its length were labeled?
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