Quick Idea: String Dispenser

This one's an oldie but a goodie. If you need to use string for a craft project (or in the garden, or anywhere around the house) a quick, simple string dispenser can help you manage that ball of twine and avoid tangles. Make a basic funnel out of a sheet of paper and some tape. (Something durable like poster board might work best, depending on how long you want to use it.) Add a loop or hook to the side of the funnel for mounting, or just tack the funnel to your bulletin board while you work. Place your ball of string inside the funnel, making sure the end up the string is peeking out of the cone. The shape of the funnel should allow the ball of string to fit snugly and dispense string without risk of bunching or tangles.