As I was spending hours on end
looking at the millions of things on Pinterest, I came across a jewelry
organizer that I really really wanted....it was PERFECT! and FINALLY
something stylish that I could organize all my necklaces, earrings, and
bracelets without them being tossed under the sink (which probably
explains why I don't wear a lot of my jewelry....out of sight, out of
mind)
So
I then spent more hours upon hours looking for one that I would like
and wouldn't cost me a million dollars. Well, no such luck! I found some
that were similar, but none that I was really attracted to....so I
guess as the saying goes "If you want something done right, you've gotta
do it yourself"....and I did!
The
great thing about making it yourself, you can be as eclectic as you
want....I went and bought all the supplies at Hobby Lobby (my favorite
store for ANYTHING).
Here is a list of things you will need:
1. Wooden Frame...I bought a 12X12 frame
2.
All different types of knobs and holders that you would want to put on
there...I love the eclectic look so I got all different kinds, but if
you like simple you could get all the same. The great thing about this,
is that you can make it however you want!
3.
Some type of material to put on the back to hold your earrings. I
personally used something more stylish (lace) instead of what looks like
chicken wire as used in the picture above. But you could use whatever
you like. For the lace I made sure I got enough to layer it a few times.
(I bought 3 ft worth for 2 frames).
4.
Spray paint in whatever color you want your frame to be. I used grey.
(note: this is optional, if you buy a frame that is already painted then
you won't need this)
5. Drill, drill bit, screws, staple gun (the heavy duty kind), and staples
The first thing I did, was arrange all my knick-knack knobs on my frame so I got an idea of what I wanted before I started.
Then
once I got a general idea I set the knobs aside and painted the frame.
Once it was dry I grabbed the knobs and marked the places on the frame
where I wanted them. With the drill and drill bit the thickness of the
knobs, I drilled the holes where I am going to place my knobs.
After
that I put the backing on. Once again I used multiple layers of lace
for my backing. So grab your material and place it on the back of the
frame with enough material to staple on all sides. I got a little staple
crazy and made sure that sucker is going to hold! But you just want to
make sure it is sturdy enough. Next just trim off the excess material.
Ta-Da! BEAUTIFUL!
Almost
done.....just add all your gadgets and gizmos! For all the knobs, you
just screw them into the drilled holes. But if you have other holders
like I do, you will have to screw them into the frame with a drill and
wood screws.
I made 2 of them, one for me (left) and one for my sister (right). I cant wait to hang it up and place all my jewels on it!
Here is what it looks like hanging on the wall....
As I was guiltily enjoying browsing Pinterest for hours on end like most people do nowadays. I realized that most of my "pins" were that of some sort of weight loss regime; "flat abs in 30 days," "loose 10lbs in 7 days," or do these exercises to loose weight in this area.......I got to thinking, do these things really work?? Is it even worth me trying? Then I had a brilliant idea.....what if I tested out some of these "projects" so to speak and noted whether or not they worked....
You might be thinking, 'well who's to say that this will work for me even if it worked for her'....that I cannot guarantee, but I can tell you I am by no means already fit, nor am I unfit either. I am just a normal girl, average height, average weight looking to find a way to be more toned and healthy and though Pinterest seems to have some good starting points, I just wonder if they really do work?
Now, I am the type of person who needs results and usually I want them right away......I will have to come to terms with the fact that I might not always get results and if I do get them, A. they wont be right away, and B. they may not be what I want them to be.....but for the sake of mankind I am willing to be the guinea pig.
I declare this day in history, August 27th 2012, the day of the Pinterest Project! (or at least the start of it)
No comments:
Post a Comment