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Easy DIY Jewelry Organizer for Earrings

September 7, 2016 by boondocks 85 Comments

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This easy DIY earring organizer can be made with materials you already have in your home. Display your favorite jewelry pieces and keep your earrings organized in one pretty place.

Earring organizer made with a frame, a blue satin blouse and a doily.

It’s September and that means it’s my turn to contribute a gift to the Handmade Christmas Gift blog hop.  For those of you who are new here, I have gotten together with some blogger friends and we are making one gift per month (or at least we are trying).  In this way, we will have 12 handmade gifts by the time December rolls around. In previous months I have made a pillow and a wooden heart.

As I mentioned, this month I get to make a gift and my blogger friends, and of course you all, are invited to copy it or make a variation. 

What am I making?  Well, because I’ve been working so hard all year I am going to make a gift for myself.  After all a happy blogger is a productive blogger! I’m making an earring organizer. I originally got this idea from my friend Lauren at Bless’er House. I liked the idea of having all the jewelry hanging so that I could find the pieces, instead of having to search in a box.

How to Make a DIY Earring Organizer

We start out with a simple frame. I wiped it down with soap and water and let it dry.

Wood picture frame.

Then I took a thick piece of cardboard and cut it down so that it fit into the frame.

Cutting a cardboard piece to fit the wood picture frame.

I painted the frame using an acrylic craft paint.  When I poured the paint into a pallet, it was very thick, probably because I neglected to close the bottle properly.  I could have added a bit of water to thin it out but I opted to just put it on as it was.  It went on nice and thick and gave the frame instant texture.  One coat was all I needed.

Close up of the white painted wood frame.

The next step was to repurpose this lovely satiny blouse.  It was a beauty but I was lucky if I could fit one arm into it. I cut it up and glued it onto the cardboard.

A blue satin blouse.

Here is where I took Lauren’s idea of the chicken wire and turned it upside down.  I wanted the same idea of holes to place my earrings thru but I was not going to run to the farm anytime soon.  Anyway, the chicken wire at the farm is very rusty and full of well…chicken. 

Instead, I placed an old doily on top of the cardboard which was covered with the satin fabric. As you can see, this doily was not exactly symmetrical, but I liked this off center look.

Covering the cardboard with a satin blouse and a white doily.

Here is what the back of the cardboard looks like. I have glued the doily onto the satin but you can also sew it on.

The back side of the earring organizer, the blue satin blouse is showing through the doily.

This doily and fabric covered cardboard fits snuggly into the frame. And that is pretty much it. I could have added some paper to cover the back, but I might decide to change out the fabric later on so I left it like that.

Placing the covered cardboard in the frame.

I hung earrings on the doily and I was done.

Hanging the earrings from the doily.

​And here is my earring organizer in action. I can always add a staple in the back and hang it later on but for now it will sit on my dresser.

The finished earring organizer made with a frame, a blue satin blouse and a doily.
Close up of the earrings and earring organizer.

Doesn’t the frame look rustic and worn out? So much better than that orange!

Top of the earring organizer showing the rustic frame and earrings.

I don’t have that many earrings, so I’m displaying my girls’… but now that I have a place to hang and organize my earrings I’ll have the perfect excuse to buy more.

Close up of the earrings and earring organizer.
Close up of the earrings and earring organizer.

And that is my handmade Christmas gift to myself! A DIY earring organizer. I spent no money on this one and it was such an easy project to make. I think that most of us have a frame sitting around at home. And of course, if you want a more rustic look you can check out Lauren’s Rustic Industrial Jewelry Organizer with chicken wire.

Earring organizer made with a frame, a blue satin blouse and a doily.

As I mentioned before this is a great way to take care of many of your Christmas gifts early on. No last minute rushing, no fighting with the crowds in the store. Does that sound like a great idea or what? 

What do you all thing?  Is this not the best gift for anyone who is organization challenged? at least in the earring department?  I think I deserve this gift, and now I can even start to look into buying some more earrings. A win-win!!

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  1. BABA

    September 7, 2016 at 7:33 am

    You are absolutely a genius for dreaming up some of the things you do.
    Great idea!

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 9, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      Thank you Baba. I don’t know about genius but this one really makes me happy!

      Reply
  2. krista

    September 7, 2016 at 7:46 am

    It turned out nice. I think the off center doily worked well – looks a little artistic. I am thinking of making one for me and another for my daughter in law. Her frame may need to be floor to ceiling!
    I did have to smile at your disclaimer that those were your daughters earrings!!!

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 9, 2016 at 3:48 pm

      Haha Krista someone has a lot of jewelry. And that is good but at least this way she can be organized and find things. Enjoy the jewelry that’s why we buy it.
      As for the disclaimer, I gotta keep it real! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  3. Zenda

    September 7, 2016 at 8:23 am

    This is a great idea!

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 9, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      It is a lifesaver for me Zenda. I really need to get organized and this is the first step in the right direction.

      Reply
  4. Gail @Purple Hues and Me

    September 7, 2016 at 8:24 am

    What a lovely self gift or gift for others, made of re-purposed items, Mary! Very creative and useful!

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 9, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      Thank you Gail. I think we all deserve to gift ourselves just a bit.

      Reply
  5. Debrashoppeno5

    September 7, 2016 at 8:42 am

    I love this idea. I love chicken wire but the doily is much prettier and far more feminine. This is a perfect gift for yourself or someone else.

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 9, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      Yes Debra, it is more feminine. In my mind I associate chicken wire with those smelly chickens at the farm. haha.

      Reply
  6. Keri

    September 7, 2016 at 9:23 am

    Mary, this is such a great idea to use an old doily to hang earrings from! It’s so beautiful too!! This is such a great gift to yourself! I just may make one for myself too. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 9, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      You should absolutely make one for yourself. It was very easy and you get a different look depending on the fabric you add as a backdrop.

      Reply
  7. [email protected]

    September 7, 2016 at 9:55 am

    It is so pretty Mary and as you say, very practical. I made a jewelry organizer using homesote covered in burlap a few years ago and it is still one of my fav projects because I use it every day.
    xxx

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 9, 2016 at 4:32 pm

      Doreen do you have it on the blog? I’d love to see it.
      Actually I just went over and saw it. That is one big organizer but you are absolutely right. There is no point in keeping our jewelry in boxes and never using them. Yours was a great solution. I even liked the door stop.

      Reply
  8. Kim

    September 7, 2016 at 11:53 am

    Super creative as usual, Mary! I am always so impressed with your ideas and with what you have stashed away to work with!! Merry Christmas! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 9, 2016 at 4:38 pm

      Merry Christmas Kim. You laugh at me but I will be the one who will be stress free come December … just joking. I certainly hope I will.

      Reply
  9. Sarah Jean

    September 7, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    I made something similar and I love it!

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 9, 2016 at 4:39 pm

      It’s a great way to have it all right in front of you. And so practical.

      Reply
  10. Katrin

    September 7, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    Mary, what a lovely Christmas gift idea and gift to yourself ;). I really like the doily used as a hanger for all those little earrings! perfect and it looks so pretty too! A little bit of white paint goes a long way, hey? The frame goes so well with all!

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 9, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      The frame looks so much better with the white paint Katrin. And laer on I can always change out the blue background and make it another color depending on my mood.

      Reply
  11. Cindy

    September 7, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Wow Mary! That turned out so stinking adorable!!! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 9, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      Thank you Cindy. I am really happy with it and with being able to find my earrings now.

      Reply
  12. Tania

    September 7, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    Wow, I’m so glad I stopped by to see this makeover, it’s not at all what I was expecting! It looks great! I love that you reused that blouse :o)
    Tania

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 16, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      Tania we’ve got to use whatever we have at home. My perfect project involves zero cost. And this one is definitely perfect in terms of cost.

      Reply
  13. Pat

    September 7, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    This is a very nice idea, Mary! It’s a pretty way is display some favorite earrings. I wish I was crafty enough to make Christmas gifts for my family. Some years I bake some special treats to give away but that is about the extent of it.

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 16, 2016 at 6:20 pm

      That’s a wonderful gift Pat. There is nothing like a home made baked treat to fill the heart with love. No one wants a cake full of preservatives. You give the best gifts.

      Reply
  14. Maria Brittis

    September 8, 2016 at 9:23 am

    Very unique, love the crochet coverlet, so bohemian. Great for hanging the jewelry
    Maria

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 16, 2016 at 6:22 pm

      I decided to go with the boho look and not the chicken wire which in my case would have smelled like a chicken too. Not conductive to fashion and beauty.

      Reply
  15. Monroe

    September 8, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    Such a cute idea! I love the frame!

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 16, 2016 at 6:24 pm

      Thanks Monroe. I am glad it came out nice with the white paint.

      Reply
  16. Marie, The Interior Frugalista

    September 8, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    I’ve seen these made with chicken wire all over Pinterest but using an old doily – brilliant!

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 16, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      Chicken wire is too close for comfort for me. It reminds me of my chickens..no good Marie… I don’t want to think of them when I’m putting my earrings on.

      Reply
  17. Linda @ Mixed Kreations

    September 8, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    I love your earring holder! It turned out really pretty. I haven’t seen it made with a doily before but it looks like it works just as well as the chicken wire. And it doesn’t have chicken on it. LOL. I like how you added the fabric behind it to add some color.

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 16, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      Right, I was really worried about the chickens because they smell kind of funky.

      Reply
  18. Stacey Keeling

    September 8, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    Smart and pretty! This is something that all of us who love jewelry would enjoy. I’ve looked around my bathroom and don’t have a place to hang one. Maybe in the closet….
    Happy Thoughts of Home. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      Stacey I haven’t hung it yet…shhhh. I have it propped up on my dresser. But at least I can find my earrings because before it was hopeless.

      Reply
  19. Carol

    September 8, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    This is fabulous, Mary! I love how you come up with all your great ideas from things just laying around.

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 6:30 pm

      I always challenge myself to spend as little as possible and reuse what I have at home. Zero waste Carol !

      Reply
  20. Pamela List

    September 8, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    What an adorable jewelry organizer. You could make mini frames and make a display. I love it.
    Pam

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      Thaat would be such a cute display Pamela. Or even a gallery wall full of little frames with jewelry. Let’s start a trend!

      Reply
  21. Nicki

    September 8, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    Mary-you are so clever! I love the idea of a doily. It looks so beautiful and interesting, and is so practical for just what you need. Very fun project!

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      Thank you Nicki. I am so happy to be able to find the earrings now. Before I couldn’t find them to save my life.

      Reply
  22. Andi Willis

    September 9, 2016 at 6:47 am

    Beautiful! I have something similar that I love. It’s a great way to store jewelry especially on an unused closet wall.

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      Andi it is making a world of difference to this disorganized blogger. I am slowly getting my act together and documenting it for all of you.

      Reply
  23. Maya

    September 9, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    Excellent way to display jewelry!

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      Oh and the headaches it is saving me Maya!

      Reply
  24. Stella Lee

    September 9, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    This is so beautiful! Such a smart way to display your jewels and I love that you’ve gifted it to yourself as well :o) It’s nice to give to yourself occasionally.

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      I really had no other choice Stella. I like to wear earrings but cannot do that if they are always hiding.

      Reply
  25. Uwe

    September 10, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    Hello Mary,
    that is a great gift for christmas!
    many greetings to you
    Uwe

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you Uwe, especially for myself.

      Reply
  26. Katerina Konstantinou

    September 12, 2016 at 8:29 am

    I saw this on Facebbok and it looks great! It’s such a smart and pretty idea!

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 7:30 pm

      That’s why I gave it to myself! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  27. [email protected]

    September 12, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    This is such a pretty way to store jewelry. I will be looking out for some lace to make one.

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Excellent idea Eilis. I am really getting a lot of use out of mine.

      Reply
  28. Leanna

    September 12, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    Hi Mary: Steal your daughters earring, live a little lol. Having them displayed like that I would remember to actually wearing earrings. Lace is away’s such a beautiful feminine touch. As always you made a useful treasure out of what was on hand. Very nice.

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 7:35 pm

      Leanna, haha, that is exactly what I will do. And yes it does serve to remind me to wear them. But more importantly it helps me to find them without having to turn the house upside down.

      Reply
  29. Lynda Hardy

    September 13, 2016 at 8:44 am

    This is beautiful, and I love how simple it is to do! Making it nonsymmetrical is what really gives it character – love it, and will definitely be trying it!

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      It is very simple it was actually a half an hour with drying time. And if you use chalk paint it should be even faster.

      Reply
  30. Angie @ ambient wares

    September 13, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    I love the pop of color through the doily! Wonderfully frugal idea! Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday!

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      Always frugal Angie, we need to get thru this crisis! If it ever ends.

      Reply
  31. Laurie

    September 13, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    This is an excellent gift and a bonus that it is so easy to put together! With Christmas being right around the corner, you my friend, will be smiling while the rest of us are scrambling! Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration!
    ~Laurie

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 7:49 pm

      I am going to wrap it up and put it under the tree (no, it’s not up yet) and then I can relax! Thank you Laurie for the feature, it is always an honor to be featured at a friend’s party.

      Reply
  32. Carol

    September 14, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    Lovely jewelry organizer – really like the look. How can you beat the doily and white frame?

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      It really makes the earrings pop and thank goodness for that otherwise I’d have a hard time finding them.

      Reply
  33. Carla a.k.a. Mrs. R

    September 14, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    Mary, what a perfect gift to yourself. I love handmade Xmas gifts it shows the love that is put into them which makes them even more special. xo

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      I felt it was time after all that hard work to give a gift to myself. Something that I would appreciate and use.

      Reply
  34. Melissa

    September 16, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    Good for you for treating yourself. I love when someone gives me a handmade gift. It has so much more meaning and heart.

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      I too love handmade gifts, there is nothing like them, just full of love.

      Reply
  35. botanic bleu

    September 16, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    Mary,
    Great jewelry organizer! You are so creative to use what you have.
    Judith

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 17, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      I just read somewhere today where it said what we do may sat as a necessity but turn into a labor of love.

      Reply
  36. Nikki Frank-Hamilton

    September 18, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    Mary, first off, great idea, I need to start working on my Christmas gift list. It will be here before we know it. I cannot believe how quickly the year is moving! Too fast.
    I really like this project, the frame looks great with the rustic paint job, but the doily steals the show! Love how it looks against the dark blue fabric. Really great background for the earrings!
    It’s now a piece of art!

    Reply
    • Mary

      September 18, 2016 at 4:30 pm

      This year has gone by very fast. It was just yesterday that I heard about this crazy idea of making Christmas gifts for December from early on. It turns out it was a very bright idea.
      Aww, thanks Nikki, I wouldn’t go as far as calling it art, but it sure keeps those earrings organized and in front of me so I don’t have to scramble.

      Reply
  37. Lynda Hardy

    September 22, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    I’ve been trying to figure out a way to organize my jewelry in a way that doesn’t mess up the look we’re going for in the bedroom – this is perfect! I can’t wait to try it. I’ve pinned this and will be featuring it on this week’s Awesome Life Friday.

    Reply
    • Mary

      February 6, 2017 at 10:25 am

      Lynda thank you. I just saw this message. Thank you for the feature!

      Reply
  38. ΙΩΑΝΝΑ

    February 6, 2017 at 8:49 am

    Τέλειο!!!

    Reply
    • Mary

      February 6, 2017 at 10:24 am

      Ευχαριστω Ιωαννα!

      Reply
  39. Gentle Joy Photography

    May 8, 2017 at 2:01 pm

    A fun and handy project! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Mary

      May 10, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      And so good for not losing my earrings! Thank you!

      Reply
  40. Megin | VMG206

    May 9, 2017 at 11:59 am

    What a lovely idea, Mary! I adore the lace. You also have some very pretty earrings.
    I’m visiting from Sew It Cook It Craft It.
    ~ Megin of VMG206

    Reply
    • Mary

      May 10, 2017 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks Megin. I really needed an easy solution to my disappearing earring problem.

      Reply
  41. Carol ("Mimi")

    May 10, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    Great project! It’s not only functional but also artistic. I love the ivory doily against the dark blue satin, and the shabby-chic look of the frame blends perfectly with the vintage look of the doily. Altogether, it’s a beautiful display.

    Reply
    • Mary

      May 10, 2017 at 2:28 pm

      Thanks so much Carol. I really had fun with this one and went for a different look than just plain chicken wire.

      Reply
  42. Julie

    May 11, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    This is so pretty, I love the idea of having jewellery on display, it makes it so much easier to see what you have.
    I was a little bit panicked at first though, I thought you were planning Christmas already, but then I saw you had just shared an older post with us at #HandmadeMonday which is great – phew!

    Reply
  43. Amber Harrop

    May 15, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    I think the doily on satin looks great Mary I love the placement of it too

    Reply
  44. Runningonempty

    May 10, 2018 at 6:04 pm

    What a great idea!

    Reply

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