Boxes for perle coton balls

I have had a few comments regarding  perle coton boxes I have made.   I use them all the time.  They are made with index cards and ribbons.   I use these boxes to keep the perle coton balls from rolling around, to easily pull fiber off the core, and to save the label!  
And there is a link in the sidebar.

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Since my posts about the perle coton boxes, I had been asked about template(s) directions & instructions.  The index cards can be plain, or stamped with motifs.  CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE I'm really not good at explaining so, I took apart a box & will try to show how I create boxes I start with a 4" x 6" card (index card, card stock, light weight cardboard Decorate - or leave plain Cut 4 slits & Fold Attach label to ends of box -- double sided tape, glue, whatever is on hand Use Paper punch where you want your ribbons Ribbon should be 18-19" & secure the perle coton balls in place Not too tight or they will not roll easily when fiber end is pulled I use a bodkin & two colors of ribbon Thread thru the box & perle coton balls Use 2nd ribbon and repeat on the other side Bows on the ends over labels You can also make a box for one perle coton ball.  Adjust the size.  

boxes for perle cotton

Since my post about the perle coton boxes, I had been asked about template(s) directions & instructions CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE I'm really not good at explaining so, I took apart a box & will try to show how I create boxes I start with a 4" x 6" card (index card, card stock, light weight cardboard Decorate - or leave plain Cut 4 slits & Fold Attach label to ends of box -- double sided tape, glue, whatever is on hand Use Paper punch where you want your ribbons Ribbon should be 18-19" & secure the perle coton balls in place Not too tight or they will not roll easily when fiber end is pulled I use a bodkin & two colors of ribbon Thread thru the box & perle coton balls Use 2nd ribbon and repeat on the other side Bows on the ends over labels Check out a couple blogs Karol and Marjorie They both have posts w/photos about State Day 2009

Indiana State Day

Indiana State Day was a success
It was hosted by NANI
The Co-Chair, Committee, Volunteers, put together quite an event

In addition to the awesome project, each participant was given
a stunning beaded scissor fob
made by NANI member Carol J

Mine has a very kewl pink flip flop on the end!!!

If you noticed the stamped index card
with Autumn pumpkin & leaves theme,
they were folded up
perle cotton balls inserted
and secured with ribbon
(the labels attached to ends)
Boxes put together by Mel (w/o Blog)
I just love the Autumn theme!

These perle coton boxes
can be made for two balls
or just one

I've made several
It keeps them from rolling around
and the cats tend to leave them alone!