Framed Jewelry

I love jewelry, but I hate putting it away and organizing it. After looking at several blogs on Pinterest I saw this cool idea to "frame" your jewelry. Not only does it make artwork out of something you already have, but I actually put all my jewelry away now. I also love it because it displays everything at once, rather than having it in a box where you have to dig to find something. I've noticed I have worn a lot more jewelry this year and I think it's because I can actually see it all whereas before I may forget I had a particular necklace until it would resurface 6 months later. I only spent $5 on this project and it's one of my favorites!

While at a garage sale I found this frame for a dollar. It was gold. I bought red acrylic paint to give it a pop of color. Then I turned the picture frame backwards and used little "U-shaped" nails to secure the wire mesh. I found a huge roll of this wire in my Dad's shop, but I've seen it in stores such as Menards. You can get a smaller or larger screen if you like. Nailing the screen was the hardest part because the hammering caused some areas to start to crack. Then I bought some 98 cent cup hooks and screwed them in along the top to hang my larger and heavier necklaces. I used a few ornament hooks to allow some necklaces and bracelets to hang at various lengths. Most of my earrings just hook in themselves. I love it, but as you can see, I think I need another one :)

Here is the original frame:

LOVE IT!