If you're anything like me, you have an overflowing jewelry box as well
as jewelry randomly placed around your home- bathrooms, closets, side
tables, etc. I needed an organization system because there would always
be that ONE necklace I wanted to wear, but could never find!
I decided to try a DIY solution to my necklace organization issue. There are many posts displaying these necklace holders in cork boards, but I wanted mine to look more ETSYish, so this is what I came up with.
I actually made two types of display. The first, a framed burlap covered cork roll, and the second, burlap covered bulletin boards with furniture nail heads along the perimeter to frame them. I knew that I wanted my jewelry display framed, but I didn't want my two bulletin boards to go to waste. I had previously purchased these from IKEA ($6 each).
I found the frames at Michael's. I went to the clearance section and found two brassy gold 16x20 frames for $8 each. With my 15% off teacher discount, I paid about $14!
Since I hated the color, I decided to paint them. I used a chalky paint (also from Michael's) for about $8. Then I was off in search of a nice burlap. I set out to find a gold polka dot burlap (as seen on Pinterest) and even confirmed via their website that my store had some in stock. When I got there, I fell in love with the contrast of the silver polka dots with the burlap instead. I also scored some beautiful shimmery burlap. I used that on the two non-framed bulletin boards.
To make the framed jewelry display, I followed the below steps:
- Paint the frames.
- Cut the cork roll to be the same dimensions as the frame's back insert.
- Hot glue the fabric to the cork roll (I glued the perimeter only).
- Insert the burlap/cork into the frame, then replace the frame's back insert into the frame.
- Place the jewelry items where you'd like them.
- Add cup hooks where you've placed the jewelry. (I used 7/8 inch cup hooks, but you could go for 3/4 or 1/2 inch ones depending upon necklace size).
- Display and enjoy!
To make the burlap covered bulletin board, I followed the below steps:
- Cut the burlap a few inches wider and longer than the bulletin board.
- "Wrap" the front of the bulletin board like a gift.
- Use hot glue instead of tape to secure the burlap to the back side of the bulletin board.
- Use a hammer to nail in the furniture nails the desired distance apart around the wooden perimeter of the bulletin board.
- I used thumb tacks for this display instead of hooks because I went with more delicate jewelry. This was just my personal preference.
- Hang to display more jewelry!
I am very pleased with the way these turned out!
Keep Improving!
Nancy
