Restore Frame Turned Earring Display Holder

Hey All! How's it going? Come across any good pins lately? Well I sorta did.

A while ago my sister Jessica asked me if I could come up with a way for her to store and display her Earrings. Mainly her studs. So I went to work surfing Pinterest for hours looking for ideas. I even went to Google a few times. 

I finally came across the idea of using a picture frame and burlap for a earring holder. There really wasn't any tutorial so I had to come up with my own method.

Here's what you'll need:
-Wood Picture Frame
-Paint of your desired color
-White Paint if you need a base coat
-Paint brush (unless you chose to use spray paint which would work just fine too)
-80 grit sand paper
-Burlap color of your choice
-Hot Glue and Glue Gun or a Staple Gun and Staples. (I used hot glue for I was out of staples for my staple gun)
-A small doll rod if you are using hot glue...or you can use anything that will work...even your finger if you don't mind getting hot glue on your fingers....
-Twine or Ribbon if so desired

First off you need a wood frame. Of any size, shape, or design. It's up to you so have fun with it. The frame I used I got from the Local Habitat Restore for just a $1.

Restore Frame!!!

Yes this frame has some....character if you will, but I knew it would be perfect for this project.

So once you have the frame you would like to use and all of your supplies gathered it's time to get your craft on!

Prep your work area to protect the surface you are working on with news paper or packing paper like I like to use for such a project.  or even cardboard. Which I also like to use for such a project. Makes clean up so much easier seriously :)

I first took the time to do a base coat on my frame, I used white acrylic craft paint, but you can use primer as well if you feel so inclined to use it.

The reason for this is that my wood frame was so dark, I didn't want the darkness to show through my paint color of choice. It also saves you time and money on how many coats of paint you use.

Getting it's first coat of paint...the Base Coat :)

Okay got that done? Great! Now repeat with the base coat if needed. You make the call. I did a touch up layer where it dark wood showed through more than I wanted it too. 

Once the paint is fully dry it's time for your color! I did to coats of this. Let it fully dry between each coat you do or you will risk pulling the paint right off which you do not want. There is no rush in doing this. And if you are using acrylic paint the dry time won't be long in the first place. 

Once your frame is painted how you want and it's fully dry...time for that sand paper! 

What's the purpose of the sand paper you ask? Well the sand paper scrapes some of the paint away to give your project a weathered and distressed look. 

You be the judge on how much you want distressed. This part is totally up to you!

Once you have sanded your project to the distressed look you want be sure to wipe the frame off with a rag or a cloth to get any dust dust off. Sand paper you know causes such a mess :)

Okay time for the Burlap! 

You are going to cut your Burlap bigger than the frame by at least Four inches. This will give you a lot of wiggle room and ways to be able to grab and tight your burlap as you go.

I also made my cut of burlap twice the length that I need for I folded it over and did a double layer. I did this for Burlap lets a lot of light through and I didn't want to be able to see the wall color behind it. 

Spread your hot glue where you need it. Work quickly or in small portions at a time for hot glue dries fast. I had a lip on the inner part of my frame that I glued my burlap too. I used the doll rod to press the burlap into the glue. As you turn your project to work on the next side you want to keep the burlap as tight as you can get it. You may need a second set of hands here if you can't hold it tight and glue at the same time. Keep doing this until it's glue on. Fold the long flap over and glue again. 

You will then cut any excess burlap off. Go around with the glue gun and glue down any loose parts of the burlap. 

Now add your twine or ribbon that you wish to hang your project from. I used twine. 

Now add your earrings! Hang on the wall and enjoy!

Isn't it pretty?

So now that you know how to make one of these awesome earring display pieces go out there and get your craft on!

I would love to see what you come up with! Please feel free to share your photos and your comments below!

Happy Crafting and Happy Pinning!

Jenny

Update: This is what it looks like with my sister using it!