Looking for twine storage ideas? A simple dollar store container makes an inexpensive twine dispenser that keeps your craft supplies neat and dust-free.

Why Sugar Dispensers Make the Best Twine Storage

I love this simple twine storage hack! I had been keeping my twine in a plastic box, but that became unwieldy as my collection grew. Then I remembered reading that sugar dispensers work as twine dispensers and wondered why I waited so long to try it. It works great!

Colorful baker’s twine in glass sugar dispensers with silver lids, showing a DIY craft storage idea for organizing twine.

Budget Friendly Twine Dispensers

The greatest thing about this functional storage is the cost. I originally bought my glass sugar dispensers from Dollar Tree back in 2012.

  • Online now, Dollar Tree sells the Glass Sugar Pourer and Cheese Shaker with Metal Lids together.
  • In-store, you can probably now just buy the sugar pourer.
  • The cheese shaker might also work though, the holes could allow twine to be threaded through, creating another version of a DIY twine dispenser.

Tip: You might want to bring a spool of twine with you when shopping, just to make sure it fits the container. I bought mine in 2012 and now it’s 2025, so sizes and styles may vary.

Green and white baker’s twine inside a glass sugar dispenser with metal lid, used as a DIY twine dispenser for inexpensive craft storage.

Why I Love This Inexpensive Twine Dispenser Storage Method

Here’s why these sugar dispenser twine holders work so well in a craft space:

  • Easy to see twine colors through clear glass
  • Dispense just what you need without tangles
  • Keeps out dust and pets (sorry, cats!)
  • Cute, inexpensive storage that looks great on a shelf

When I was paying for mine, the cashier said, “You must own a restaurant.” LOL! No, just lots of twine!

Multiple colors of baker’s twine stored in glass sugar dispensers with silver lids, used as an inexpensive DIY twine storage hack.

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  2. What a cute idea! Almost makes me want to go out and buy big rolls of twine just to use this idea…lol! I’m going to “pin” the idea for future use. TFS!

  3. Sweet storage! Thanks for trying it out for us! I only have small amounts of baker’s twine, but will keep this in mind if I decide to splurge on a big roll.

  8. This is a great idea. Where do you buy your twine? I bought some but the spools were too fat to fit in the jars. Good thing I was planning on sharing with friends. By the time I was done spooling off what I was giving away they finally did fit. For the small amounts of twine that I gave away to friends, I wound it around a straw that I cut to length and then bought the cheap salt and pepper shakers at the dollar store and then stuck the end through one of the holes. They loved it and it won’t get tangled that way. Looks real cute too.
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  9. Can you share some examples of your usage of twine? Is there somewhere I can click?

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