Sunday, June 13, 2010

Organizing Jewelry


I have been wanting to make one of these oh-so-popular jewelry organizers for some time now. I've seen a lot of great ones floating around blogland, and I really needed one! I don't own a lot of jewelry, but since seeing Logan (the youngest cute kid on my sidebar) single handedly destroy some of my favorite necklaces, it was out of necessity that I created my very own version, and hang it out of his reach.
I painted a thrifted wood frame white, and used some scrap MDF to fill it. I didn't have any store bought hooks, I refuse to buy anything else, my 'stash' can only get so big, I need to continue using my stash...any way, I decided to get all NEO on some spoons and bend them to make a hook. I needed some Matrix power on these spoons...they were not easy to bend...Here is the making of the Necklace/bracelet/watch organizer
I selected some paper to cover the MDF and used Mod Podge to adhere it.
Not only am I organizing necklaces and bracelets, I'm revamping my earring thingamabobs too!

I found these metal shelves at (ack) Kirkland's a couple of years ago, I had been hanging my earrings in the fretwork for some time now, working beautifully, thanks for asking, but decided to paint them white to coordinate with the other thingamabob I was making today. I hang my earrings, on the front and store my make-up and hair products on the shelves, Logan is murder on make-up too....


Before:


After:


In action:


I Mod Podged the paper onto the MDF, E6000ed the spoons on to the MDF, and let dry. I also put the center spoon on a little thrifted saucer, it was looking a little spoony so I added the plate for some fun interest




Here is the completed project, in it's photoshoot outside. The lighting in the bathroom is horrific, you'll see in a few seconds, so I wanted to photograph in the daylight (oh, and the weeds)


Here it is in action:




Back over to the newly painted shelves: Mercury glass candleholders hold lipstick and mascara
Vintage brooches and charms, ready to wear



See my Girlscout name tag? :) That's really vintage!!!

Picture of baby Keegan, he is a teenager now...my little baby gone...





Well, I hope you are inspired! Think of the possibilities to coordinate with your vanity area! Limitless! Have fun! You'll be glad you made one, I know I am!








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40 comments:

  1. Great idea Michelle...
    Love the bent silver...
    Jewelry is a hugh part iof my life...soooo, I'll be trying this little project!
    Thanks for the inspiration!!!!!
    xoxo~Kathy @
    Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  2. These turned out wonderfully fantastic! I love them!

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  3. Yours turned out really cute! I love the spoons as hooks. That's a great idea!!

    Nancy

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  4. Fantastic proyect, transforming spoons into hooks!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  5. So unique!!! Great job!

    Have a great day! Jenn

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  6. That paper used to cover the MDF is EXACTLY what I've needed. Where did you find it?

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  7. New follower here, coming from Savvy Southern Style. Love this project and would like for you to show it on Modern Craftswoman Monday! Hope you can join us! Rory

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  8. Love the spoons! So creative and so useful!

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  9. That is beyond a shadow of a doubt THE cutest best looking coolest most creative jewelry organizer I have seen period.

    I really like it, I'm want to do one for my dressing area too! :))

    So, was the flattening of the spoons hard to do? What did you use to hammer them out? AND Did I see some cute little turquoise roses on the ends of a couple of those spoon handle hooks?

    Seriously great project. Thanks for the inspiration and the how to.

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  10. Michelle, I think we have a lot in common. My name is Michele, and my blog name is "Somthing Special. I love to make jewelry and figure out how to organize all the findings and neclaces that have been completed. Come say hi to my blog. I am having a great little giveaway that I think you might enjoy.

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  11. A great use for old spoons, and with the right paper as background it would be perfect in anyone's bedroom or dressing area.

    Di

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  12. Love the easy upgrades! I'd love to see a pic of the whole space with the new additions!

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  13. Wow, this must be the most orginal one I have seen so far! Love it!
    Love the shelves too, such a clever place for your makeup and earrings.
    Have a wonderful week!

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  14. Love how you used the spoons for your display. Enjoyed the post and pictures of your lovely jewelry.

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  15. This is super cute! What a great idea!

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  16. what a great idea! it looks beautiful! and its very useful!

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  17. Thanks so much everyone!

    Gina, you didn't leave a link, but the paper I used is from the Wild Saffron collection from K & Company (Scrapbooking)

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  18. Hi Michelle! Thanks so much for stopping by and for loving my coasters. I especially want to thank you for introducing yourself though, because it means I got to discover your amazing blog! Dang girl, you've got it going on!

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  19. Fantastic ideas Michelle, I especially like the spoon hangers, what a great way to use all those spoons we always see for sale!
    Tracey

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  20. Beautiful jewelry organizer, I'm always on the prowl for new ones. Cute blog! I'll be sure to follow!

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  21. very clever and soooo pretty! together with your jewelry it all looks like art. BEAUTIFUL!!

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  22. What a great job you did! Love the paper you chose, too :)

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  23. So glad you were able to make it to the party! Hope you'll join again next week! Rory

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  24. LOVE that!! Such a great idea! And a perfect use for all of those extra spoons hiding in my cabinets!

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  25. Would love it if you would join me for my 2nd linky party tonight!!

    http://lifeinmypjs.blogspot.com/2010/06/pajama-party-2.html

    ~Ela

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  26. You said you didn't have much jewelry, but what you do have sure is beautiful! I love that now it is displayed, like art, and the spoons, love the spoons! I think I am going to copy...I mean recreate in my own fashion :) this very cool project!

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  27. no problem! i found your blog and loved so many of your projects. i'm going to feature a few more :) hope you don't mind :)

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  28. Michelle~ Love this! I saw a big tub of old silverware at Goodwill recently . I'm wishing now I would have picked up some spoons! Your blog is great. I'm going to check out some more of your eye candy now. Have a blessed day!

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  29. i was going to say how much i loved your spoon idea, but then i just got lost in your photographs... you are always the artist, every placement just catches me and draws me in, especially the dove and peace. gorgeous photos, i feel restored when i visit beautiful things :-)

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  30. Michelle, that is so darned cute! You could probably make good money selling those.
    Brenda

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  31. That is so creative and your pictures are so colorful and beautiful. What a wonderful project and post!

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  32. Super cute, I especially love those shelves with the little picture hanging off of them! Oh, and by the way, love your jewelry. You have great style! :-) Thanks for visiting my blog :-)

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  33. So clever! And what a great idea for the mercury glass, too. I have the same ones and sadly, they're in hiding most of the year. Thanks for inspiring me to bring them out year-round.

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  34. What beautiful ideas. I love using the spoons!

    I am hosting a giveaway and I'd love it if you stopped by.

    Laura @ along for the ride

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  35. I am SO inspired. Love your fretwork shelves- and the spoon hanger is just perfect!

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  36. I found this post through Mod Podge rocks. Love the spoon hanger. Great idea...Looks fabulous!

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  37. Love everything you did! It's so great. I've got to think up a project because my jewelry is just in a giant pile in the back of my closet. Thanks for sharing!

    xoxo,
    Kimberly

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  38. Wow, this are astonishingly beautiful, elegant, and sophisticated. Love them!

    Candice @ rattles and redheads.

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  39. Very cool!! I keep all my jewelry in little vintage teacups!! But this is a great idea too.. hmmm.. =) haha

    and "it was looking a little spoony" yeah I peed my pants when you said that HAHA

    oh AND i'm coming over from CSI project =)

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