No more tangled necklaces!!! I first got inspiration for this from this pin on Pinterest (the original blog post can be found here). At the time, I was looking for earring holder ideas, but once I found a result that worked for me I needed a necklace holder! I thought I had another blog pinned but I must've heard the idea elsewhere. Anywhere, here's how to do it:
1. Get some wood or a small shelf
I was craving some DIY fun, so I didn't want to have a standard coat rack from Ikea installed. I found this little shelf at the thrift store for 50 cents, so I went for it. The 2 pieces of wood were originally attached with hot glue (terrible for wood!) & were falling apart so I removed the glue & attached them using Elmer's wood glue. After it set, I did a little sanding because the little flower details were a bit raised & I wanted a more even surface.
2. Drill Holes
So...I made the mistake of marking & drilling my little shelf AFTER I painted. As a result, some of the paint rubbed off. It was easy to just re-spray it, but I would definitely recommend doing this FIRST!!3. Clean, Prime, & Paint
My dad emphasized the importance of cleaning a surface before painting. He said you'll achieve best results if you use something meant to clean prior to painting instead of just soap & water. I used TSP cleaner that I found in the paint section of Walmart. It was inexpensive & didn't have strong fumes. I just wiped it down with an old white shirt dipped in the cleaner & it was all set. If your piece isn't cleaned properly, all your painting could go to waste :(I used Zinsser Cover Stain Primer b/c I bought it to prime some furniture due to it's rave reviews. I worked at Home Depot a few years back for almost a year & learned that Primer can make a huge difference. It helps your paint stay on better and gives your color a more even appearance. For something this simple, you could probably get a 2-in-1 paint/primer though.
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| All Primed & Ready to Go! |
4. Attach Hooks and/or Drawer Pulls
I thought I saw a necklace holder online that used a variety of hooks and drawer pulls found at the thrift store. I loved this idea & was able to find a really cool antique silver drawer pull with a sunflower on it...but that was it. So I got some hooks & drawer pulls at Walmart & painted a couple with some spray paint I had for some other projects. I added some clear enamel on top so the color wouldn't wear off.
5. Attach to wall & enjoy!!
I'm renting & didn't really want to attach my necklace holder to the wall with screws. I found an excellent solution from Target. I purchased some Command plastic robe hooks their a while ago that had removable foam tape. I went back to see if they sold the tape separately (Dad's idea--he helps me so much with this DIY stuff!) and I found these "Picture Hanging Strips" that can hold up to 12 lbs! You attach 1 set of foam strips to your frame (or shelf in this case...and I used 3 strips for mine) then use a 2nd set to attach to the wall. They stick together in a velcro-like fashion, so it's relatively easy to remove the shelf from the wall, then remove the strips when the time comes. I waited about an hour after attachment before adding the necklaces and jewelry boxes & everything felt quite sturdy.
Finally, I put it near my homemade earring holder (see my previous post here) so not only is it functional, but adds a design element. I LOVE how it turned out & how much easier it is to get to my necklaces now!
