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    Home » Crafts » Hanging Necklace Holder | Upcycled Project

    Hanging Necklace Holder | Upcycled Project

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    Make a hanging necklace holder or organizer to hang on the wall.

    This little upcycle project was such fun and it reminded me of how much I enjoy putting old junk stuff together to make something unique. As usual the project took a few twists and turns such as a change of hangers (more than once), but I'm happy as a pig in mud with the way the necklace holder turned out.

     

    Today is Thrift Store Decor Tour Day and my friends have some outstanding over-the-top projects for you today.

    thrift store sign gets a makeover

    I started my project with a wall sign I made earlier this year using Chalk Couture. Time to do away with that sign and make something new. I often change my home decor and I make new projects using my old projects. A great way to recycle and save money.

    distress white paint

    First thing I did to the sign was distress the paint…..a lot. I sanded off all the words and then some of the white paint using this Ryobi sander.

    sign with white distressed paint

    And the new distressed finish is just perfect for my purpose. Even though the board is white and the paint is distressed I wouldn’t call this project shabby chic. Im' going for a Farmhouse style hanger.

    hardware and old hangers for jewelry organizer project

    I selected a few pieces from my stash to use as hangers on the wood sign.

    painting metal hardware

    I put a little white paint on them to match the sign then decided the standard type hangers were not unique enough.

    bllue metal tool hardware storage cabinet with drawers (2)

    This blue metal cabinet I bought at an auction in Arkansas stores all my old drawer pulls, rusty hardware, new drawer pulls, and miscellaneous junky metal stuff. The cabinet is 2 ½ feet by 3 feet so it holds a bunch of stuff.

    old drawer pulls and hardware for making a necklace hanger

    I went through the cabinet and found these three pieces. Much better. I shined them up a bit before putting them on the wood sign.

    how to adhere furniture hardware to wood

    It can be difficult to attach a drawer pull like this to a wood piece because the drawer pull has two screw holes and you have to be sure to drill the two holes so they line up perfectly with the screw holes on the pull.

    If the holes are the least bit off you have to wallow them out with the drill until the screws are able to go through the wood into the drawer pull. So, I ran a black permanent marker over the screw holes on the pull then pressed the pull against the board. The black marks were very faint and not complete because of course everything is not perfectly flat so I went over them with the marker.

    drilling holes for jewelry organizer hanger

    Then I drilled the holes. I love power tools!

    making a necklace hanger with reclaimed wood and hardware

    After I attached the middle pull or necklace holder to the wood I moved on to the second drawer pull which just had one screw hole. No big deal except I needed to add some depth to it because it was a lot shorter than the piece I was going to place on the opposite side. I found two metal pieces in my stash and added them to the base of the pull. Just right.

    how to make a wall display for jewelry

    I’m not sure what the third and final piece is or once was but it makes a good hanger and I didn’t have problems with the screw holes because these screws went in from the front. I just marked them with a pencil and drilled tiny holes for the screws. At this point I thought I was finished with the jewelry organizer but I didn’t like the sisal rope hanger at all.

    how to add wall protectors and hangers to wall signs

    The original hanger was stapled to the raised piece on the back and when I hung the organizer on the wall the top of the necklace hanger tilted away from the wall. I needed to move the rope hanger close to the top backside. I decided to change the hanger completely and went with a heavier and darker sisal rope.

    In the photo of the back of the hanger you can see the screws for the drawer pulls and where I placed wall protectors on all four corners. I always add wall protectors to my DIY wall decor.

    jewelry wall display

    This is how the finished hanging necklace holder looked at that point. Still not liking the rope hanger.

    sawtooth hanger

    I replaced the rope hanger with a sawtooth hanger and the necklace holder looks so much better.

    Hanging Necklace Organizer Upcycled Project

    The rope hanger took away from the beauty of the piece. My eye was drawn to it instead of the hanger and the necklaces hanging from the holder.

    recycled project idea for hanging necklaces on the wall

    Patting myself on the back for sure. I have the newly finished project hanging on Sofi’s bedroom wall. The jewelry in this photo is mine and Sofi has her on jewelry hanging on the organizer now.

    make use of old drawer pulls and hardware by recycling into home decor

    I staged the piece on a couple of old doors I keep in the workshop. The white distressed paint really pops against the blue door.

    Upcycled Project Necklace Hanger

     

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    So what do you guys think of the necklace hanger/organizer/holder? Do you like the hardware I used for the hangers? Leave a note if you have time before heading out on the tour. Click the text links below the “before” makeovers photo to take the tour……..

    Thrift Store Finds before makeovers

    Thrift Store Decor Tour…..
    How To Hydro Dip Using Spray Paint My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
    Vintage Jewelry Projects Shop At Blu
    Updating and Decorating with Thrift Store Art Our Southern Home
    Get Organized With an Updated Magazine Rack My Repurposed Life
    Updated Rattan Wicker Lamp Domestically Speaking
    Washboard Cabinet Makeover Organized Clutter
    Hanging Necklace Holder Petticoat Junktion (You are here)
    Wooden Sleigh for Winter Decor Sadie Seasongoods
    Upcycling Junk - 3 Easy DIY Ideas Reinvented Delaware
    Hanging Necklace Holder | Upcycled Project

    Necklace Hanger for the Wall

    As always, thanks for being here, Kathy

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Beth

      January 25, 2023 at 12:46 pm

      GORGEOUS upcycle, Kathy!
      I’d love for you to join us over at the Creative Crafts Linky Party every Wednesday through Sunday

      Followed and Pinned!
      Creatively, Beth

      Reply
    2. leigh

      January 21, 2023 at 8:01 am

      This is EVERYTHING! I don't normally comment on blogs but just had to take the time to respond to this lovely invention!! You could sell these on Etsy for $25 and people like me who are creative but simply don't have time during this season would pay good money for these! 🙂

      Reply
      • Leigh

        January 21, 2023 at 8:03 am

        And I am from Arkansas and live there now as well!

    3. Donna via Funky Junk Interiors

      January 20, 2023 at 9:09 pm

      Well now isn't this the coolest jewelry holder I've ever seen! Love the texture, and it looks so good with or without the rope! Neat project, Kathy!

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        January 20, 2023 at 11:40 pm

        Thanks Donna!

    4. Sarah @ Sadie Seasongoods

      January 13, 2023 at 9:48 am

      I *REALLY* love the misfit trio of mismatched hooks on your re-repurposed necklace hanger! It's so fun and whimsical.

      Reply
    5. Cindy Rust

      January 13, 2023 at 8:36 am

      It's a work of art Kathy! The jewelry adds to the whole look perfectly. That blue cabinet that holds all of your hardware is a treasure! Pinned 🙂

      Reply
    6. gail

      January 11, 2023 at 9:14 pm

      Kathy,
      I'm glad you kept going... I love the end result (without the rope).

      I can see Hob Lob (or Target) copying this.

      pinned!!!
      gail

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        January 12, 2023 at 8:54 am

        Thanks!

    7. Carlene Blair

      January 11, 2023 at 5:31 pm

      You've got quite the stash of special parts to make your special projects!

      Reply
    8. Naomi Shelton

      January 11, 2023 at 5:22 pm

      I love the look of the finished jewelry hanger, Kathy. I'm glad you took the rope off--it just didn't match the style of the rest of the piece. The hangers themselves give it a rather baroque look which I like. Good job!

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        January 12, 2023 at 8:55 am

        ah, Baroque, I like that!

    9. Kristin salazar

      January 11, 2023 at 12:19 pm

      You are always so creative, love how this turned out!

      Reply
    10. Lizzy

      January 11, 2023 at 11:36 am

      That's great and so creative!

      Reply

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