So, I am not a big jewelry person, but I have a few pieces that I have collected over the years. Strictly costume jewelry, but they are pieces that I like to wear on occasion, and when I worked full-time, practically every day. But the problem is, they were a tangled mess in the jewelry box that I had them housed in. Then, trying to untangle the hot mess would just leave me frustrated, and more times than not, I would just say “Aww, forget it!” and leave the yarn sized knot in the box.
There had to be a better way. I needed to be able to see the jewelry. I needed to figure out a way to display the pieces, but not have it be in the way. Also, it needed to be pretty. Cause, well you know… 😉
And this is what I came up with:
Ta da! Neat, organized, a bit retro, and a dash of pretty. Total cost? One dollar. Yup, that’s it. The ribbon was purchased at a craft store in a clearance bin and it was only $1.
I really love what I came up with! Everything has a place: my necklaces, my bracelets, and my “going out” purse.
I added in some “old Hollywood” pictures of Myrna Loy (love her!) that I had, and I found an old Mad Libs from when my husband and I took a road trip a few years ago. I cut off the cover, and tacked it up the wall. Also, I had this random Avengers postcard, so hey, that went up too!
I love, love, love my jewelry display! And the best part? It was totally a frugal project!
It looks like you have everything all sorted out. Jewellery can get very messy fast if it’s not kept organized.. I know my wife has boxes of the stuff..
Thanks Mr. CBB! Organization is key with jewelry 🙂
Adorable and so creative. Love it!
Aww, thanks KK!
I was JUST looking for a way to hang my purse, too! Consider this idea stolen 😉
LOL, always the jokester Joe! 😉
Ha ha, my wife totally goes through the same thing with her jewelry box. Thankfully she does not have to deal with it much now that she works from home. This looks like a great idea and at a buck it’s even better! 🙂
Jewelry boxes bring out the frustration in everyone, John! 🙂
Thanks, I’m pretty happy with what I came up with!
Cute! I have my jewelry sorry of haphazardly placed on top of shelves, in boxes… Everywhere, really.
Thanks 🙂
What a great idea! It’s super cute!
Thanks Tonya!
You did an excellent job! I love it !
Thank you so much!
Love it! There is nothing more frustrating than dealing with a necklace ball (and it always seems to happen when you’re in a hurry too! 🙂 I love the retro look and now you have a piece of art.
Thanks Shannon! I love it too! 😀
Wow, that looks good. It looks like something you would find off of pinterest.
Thanks!!
This is super cute!! What a creative way to get organized!
Thanks Anna! I thought of it completely off the cuff, and just winged it 🙂
very cute! I am the least creative person when it comes to jewelry, so I prefer having a few expensive basics than several cheap ones I’ll never know how to accessorize.
Thanks Pauline! Yeah, I don’t have a lot of pieces either, so that it made it easy to organize.
I never wear my jewelry because it’s all in a big wad in the bottom of my jewelry box. This would be a much better way to find things and keep knots at bay.
I know, right? Who wants to untangle necklaces? And how do they get tangled so fast? 🙂
That looks awesome! All of my jewelry is haphazardly thrown in my jewelry box =/
Thanks Holly!
Yes, the haphazard jewelry box…I am all too familiar with that. 😉
I LOVE this, Mackenzie!!! My jewelry is in a tangled mess right now, so maybe something like this is in order!
Thanks Laurie!!!
Yeah, go for it 🙂 Jewelry is for wearing, not being some tangled hot mess in our jewelry boxes!
This is such a cute idea!!! Great inspiration for a few of my projects I’m tinkering with around the house 🙂
Thank you so much! It was a fun project to do, you’ll have fun with it 🙂
Very nice! My wife might be interested in this idea.
Thanks DC!
Love it! I bought a travelling jewelry organizer that I could hang in my closet and each section is clear plastic so I can see what’s inside and nothing is tangled. When I’m ready to pack I just fold it up, tie it with the straps and in the carry on it goes!
Hey, any way to have your jewelry organized is A-Okay in my book 🙂 That’s a great way that you have to keep yours organized!
I love it. Totally inspired to do the same with my jewellery. Is that all of your jewellery or just some?
Thanks! Have fun with it, definitely 🙂
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