DIY Jewelry Holder

Lace Photo Frame Jewelry Holder

I got the frame from a local thrift store for $3, The lace was an old curtain I purchased from good will for $4, the knobs I bought at Lowes for $3. I made 4 Jewelry holders out of the curtain, so it averaged to around $7 a Jewelry Holder.

Step 1: Cut the lace to fit the frame needed, I usually lay the lace on top of the frame and cut around the outside of the frame. This gives you about an inch and a half of extra fabric.
Step 2: Touch up any paint on the frame that needs touching up and let dry.
Step 3: Turn the frame over so you are looking at the back, fold the lace down twice and staple gun onto the inside of the frame. Make sure to aim the staple towards the outside edges of the frame. Continue this for all four sides of the frame.
Step 4: Drill holes in frame for the knobs. I have also used plain metal hooks, but I think the cabinet knobs look classy.
Step 5: Make sure there is a way to hang the Jewelry holder. If there isn't a hook on the frame already, you can purchase the hardware at your local hardware store.

So easy and makes for a great Christmas present!

Candy Corn Tree

I made a Candy Corn Tree for a Halloween decoration for the house. All I needed was a clear jar/vase, some sticks from around the yard, a bag of candy corn and a hot glue gun. 

Home made Candy containers

Supplies: Peanut/mixed nuts can, Tacky Glue, Scrapbook paper, ribbon, scissors.

Start with using an old peanut tin.

You want to make sure to clean out the inside of the can, in case the person receiving the gift has any peanut allergies.

Cut a piece of scrapbook paper wide enough to cover the outside of the container.

In most cases, the paper wont fit all the way around the tin. I usually can get away with cutting the strip in half. Which leaves a tiny gab.

Don't worry about this gap,  you can cover it up with the ribbon. Glue a strip of ribbon around the Candy container. Make sure to leave enough room for the bow on top.

I usually put some tissue paper inside the tin and then fill it up with candy or cookies. This is a very cheap and easy way to make Christmas gifts/birthday presents. :)

Window shutter Jewelry holder

I saw something similar to this on Bling Junky's Facebook page, and thought I'd give it a try.
Just found a set of window shutters at the thrift shop, decoupaged scrapbook paper around the outside and added hooks for Necklaces.  

This one is an extra one I made.

 Close up view

Flower Hair Clips

I've been trying to find ideas for little things to put together as gifts or even just for myself. I came up with these little hair clips.

I found everything I needed at Hobby Lobby. The flowers I found in the scrap-booking section, the clips were on a random end cap and I used a hot glue gun to secure everything together.

Pen Flower Bouquet

Supplies: pens, green floral tape, wire cutters, fake flowers.

Create your own flower pen pot, or send a custom order to Smashoutsidethebox@yahoo.com!

$25.00 an order.