New Color For The Jewelry Organizer And Weekend Project

Well, the blue flannel fabric was more than enough for me to make another attempt at framing the jewelry organizer. I also added two different strands of chain links to jazz it up. I need help cutting one of the strands so I can finish this up and I know this will all be accomplished by tomorrow. I used my glue gun and many hot glue burns later here is a glimpse.

I actually prefer the gold against the blue rather than the red flannel fabric I showed you in my previous post. 

You might see strands of glue on the fabric if you look closely. I have to clean up the piece once I am done. This is what I need help with, hopefully this evening.

 

I cannot wait to get it done and to start using it. My jewelry awaits.

 

I picked up the paint for the dining room - Deep Space it is! I have started emptying the breakfront and plan to begin prepping the walls, taping and so on this weekend and hopefully get some paint on, too.

 

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Hardware Decor And Update On My Project

Have you visited your local hardware store recently? When you do, have you spent time browsing the shelves? There is so much available that can be used for different projects, large and small, at reasonable prices. Your local hardware store is a wonderful resource for items that can be transformed into something beautiful that will enhance any space.

Here are some perfect examples of chic and decorative creations using such mostly functional items. The first two are courtesy of Martha Stewart Living.

Hardware Sconce via 

A novel idea!

Modern Wine Rack via

Yes, one would need a hacksaw for this one.

Here are some ideas I have pinned on Pinterest. The following three are highlighted in the book by Stephen Antonson and Kathleen Hackett (authors) entitled 'Home From The Hardware Store: Transform Everyday Materials Into Fabulous Home Furnishings.' Photography by Lesley Unruh.

  

These could be painted or not.

Machine-Age Candlesticks via

Something fun for storage in a kids' space or mudroom.

Chic Wall Storage via

Space-Age Table and Periscope Lamp via

I have been plugging away at my jewelry organizing/display piece which I posted about here and here.

Besides the hardware cloth and garden stakes, I also picked up some shower curtain rings, pin-on hooks and slip-in drapery hooks. I found some pretty metal chains which I knew I had to include in the design. These are typically sold by the foot for anywhere from 99 cents and up. I picked up 3 different designs in different gold finishes (matte, polished, embossed) and paid $2.14 per foot for the priciest chain.

Besides the paint and protective finish, these have been my purchases so far.

I have also sprayed the grid with a protective finish, Rust-Oleum's clear top coat.

And used Krylon Short Cuts metallic paint in Gold Leaf for the hardware. I love combining silver and gold to create a modern look and this is a perfect opportunity to do just that - gold hardware on a silver grid.

I wanted to soften the look of the piece - so much metal - and also cover the sharp edges. I looked through my fabric scraps and found some red flannel left over from a patchwork stadium blanket my kids had sewn for their father a couple of years ago. I cut strips of fabric and used Liquid Nails - my first time using this product -  to glue the fabric around the edges.

Then I proceeded to glue the chain (with the smallest links) to the inside of the frame. This is what part of it looked like.

It started to look good but not for long. Perhaps it was the wrong combination of materials but it would not adhere properly and started to look messy. I could not control the quantity of glue for each application. 

I was not happy so I have ripped the fabric off and the chain, too. I might make another attempt with some cobalt blue flannel I have, if I have enough, or else it is on to Plan B. It is worth another try and would save me having to  make another purchase.

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Progress On The Jewelry Organizer

My last post highlighted a dire need for some jewelry organizing and from the responses I received I am relieved yet not surprised that there are others in need of the same. This is what I accomplished last week.

I had purchased some hardware cloth. I opened it up and tried to straighten it a little. I placed it beneath two dining room chairs.

Not an easy task.

Meanwhile, I bought some Krylon fusion spray paint for plastic with which to spray the two garden stakes.

That took the stakes from this....

...to this. You can see the textured shimmer. I propped each stake in some wet soil in a pot. It was windy when I did this and I had to rush through this part. Sorry, no pictures. When it was dry I inverted it and did the same for the other end. I did a couple of layers of spray paint.

I searched True Value for something strong with which to tie the stakes to the hardware cloth. I was thinking metallic wire but realized that would be difficult to maneuver through the grid. I came upon some twine - 188ft for $3.29. As the label reads it is twisted nylon and multi-purpose and good for boating, building, crafts. In other words - strong.

Once the stakes were dry I laid out the fencing on an old sheet on the floor in the family room.

 

I began by knotting the twine at one corner.

I did a couple of basic very tight knots to hold the stake in place. A few specks of the textured shimmer paint began to come off a little due to the abrasion but as I had sprayed a couple of layers of paint on the stakes this turned out to be fine. I will add a protective finish when I am done.

Working my way down the hardware cloth I did what is a basic blanket stitch. Attending convent school at one point in my life I had to do a sewing class and was probably taught this stitch then. I forgot what it was called and had to look it up. This seemed the obvious way (to me) to tie the stake to the grid.

Details on the stitch..

Loop the twine over (away from you) and under the part you want to attach it to.

 

When it is under, pull it towards you in the middle like you want to create a knot.

Keep pulling to tighten.

 

 Tighten as you pull in the direction you want to work on next.

And repeat.

One side down. On to the other side.

 

I took the hardware cloth outside and laid it on some newspaper. I wanted to spray it with the same textured shimmer spray by Krylon.

All sprayed.

 

 

I browsed the shelves of the hardware store and found these pieces.

 

More on that in the next post. Stay tuned!

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Inspired To Organize My Jewelry

I love jewelry. I will buy a piece occasionally and every so often I receive some as gifts while some pieces I have owned for a long time so my collection increases every year. I have my jewelry in many boxes, in drawers, on my dresser and in my closet. Some pieces are locked away for special occasions.

I wear some jewelry every day. After a socially busy week this is what part of my dresser looks like. This is just the the tip of the iceberg -  jewelry chaos!

The box is one of two from Michaels, I think. They were decorated by my kids during an art class and given to me for Mother's Day a couple of years ago. They are a good size for my bangles and bracelets. I have used pretty ribbon to tie bunches of them together. But still, this is far from organized.

When I am in a rush I have to rummage through a pile of metal to find the right combination of bracelets. At the end of the day any jewelry I have worn mostly gets put back in a box like this or the wooden one you can catch a little glimpse of behind it. I must take better care of my jewelry.

Here is some of the jewelry lying around and a glimpse of a Stella & Dot box which holds a bracelet - a gift from last December. I have many similar little boxes.

Well, I have been looking at options for jewelry storage. Something that would allow me to enjoy my jewelry when I am not wearing any, to be able to see it while still keeping it organized and accessible.

Initially, I thought about one piece of furniture dedicated to jewelry alone. I came across this on Home Decorators Collection not too long ago. I had seen something similar on ebay. I do not currently own any mirrored furniture and I thought this would be perfect.

They also have this and other armoires which I considered as options.

This Hollywood-inspired armoire has an industrial edge.

At this point I decided I do not want to add another piece of furniture to the bedroom or to my small walk-in closet.

I love the variety of decorative jewelry display and storage pieces available, starting with this Wish Tree Jewelry Holder. These make wearing jewelry more fun than it already is!

Anthropologie

Urban Outfitters

Z Gallerie

I love elephants!

Z Gallerie

One Kings Lane

Z Gallerie

I visited The Container Store for something else recently and as usual was multi-tasking and took a look at some of their options, too.

I could have a combination of all of the above but they would take over a lot of closet, shelf space and dresser space.

I have a few of these displays created by others which I have pinned on my Jewelry Organizing board on Pinterest.

Houzz

I Heart Organizing

I Heart Organizing

I came across this amazing old window and mesh jewelry display created by Andrea of Oak Ridge Revival.

A couple of weeks ago I decided I had to create something myself. It would have to be a decent size to hold a good part of my collection, portable and decorative all at the same time.

I made a couple of quick trips to the local True Value (hardware store) to see if I could be inspired by anything I found there. Sure enough! I found this medium gauge garden wire fencing used for borders called Hardware Cloth in a 2ft x 5ft  size. It cost $5.49.

 

I also picked up two garden stakes for $1.99 each. The wheels were in motion.

The story continues next week as I create my very own jewelry display/organizer. Fingers crossed I should be done over the weekend. This is one of my quick, have-a-minute-here-and-there projects which I mostly take on while waiting for the kids to get off the school bus.

This is a piece I really need. I must take better care of my jewelry. Stay tuned!

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