Thursday, February 3, 2011

DIY Jewelry Tree

On my most recent trip back to the "states", Mom and I hit JoAnn Fabrics (whoop!). The hardest part about living overseas and having an addiction to DIY projects is the ability to find the supplies you need. I usually end up ordering on-line and waiting .... waiting ... waiting for the delivery ... or I make a list of projects and supplies then wait until I travel back to the U.S. and make a GIGANTIC purchase! Either method requires waiting ... and I don't like waiting!

Anyway ... I found this Valentine Tree at JoAnn's for $4.99 plus 40% off ... yippee! When I saw it I immediately thought "jewelry organizer". My only regret is that I didn't buy more! A few coats of black paint and the transformation from Valentine Tree to Jewelry Tree was complete ....

Supplies

Valentine Tree (JoAnn Fabrics is having 70% their Valentine decorations ... so go! go! go!)
Black Paint (I used spray paint)

Jewelry Tree

I place my "everyday jewelry" on the tree for safekeeping and quick access

Before ... Valentine Decoration (ho-hum)

After ... Sophisticated Jewelry Tree (cute!)

Top to bottom ...
(no, I don't keep my jewelry on the floor by our wine crates ... this was just the best lighting in the house)

The kiddo came over while I was taking photos and said "oh, nice" ... nothing like a little approval from the little one!

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13 comments:

  1. ~aprilFebruary 03, 2011

    what a creative idea!! i've seen similar "trees" in high end catalogs- what a deal you got! good jobn thinking out of the box!

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  2. AlexiaFebruary 03, 2011

    Good idea! I like easy projects like that and I need to find something to hang my necklaces on since they're all tangled up in my box right now. I'll have to see what I can find!

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  3. Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com}February 05, 2011

    This is great!!! I need to get to JoAnn! I love their sales. You have a great eye!

    Thanks for linking up!

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  4. Yolanda @ Miss RefashionistaFebruary 06, 2011

    Very creative!! I'm so amazed! Thx!!

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  5. Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com}February 06, 2011

    OK... so I got one last night... I am so excited!!! They were 50 percent off where I live... great idea!

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  6. Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com}February 06, 2011

    I featured this here: http://www.bubblynaturecreations.com/2011/02/project-party-weekend-round-up.html

    have a great day!

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  7. Taylor {Sew Much Love}February 07, 2011

    Came over from Bubbly Creations. This is genius! I cannot wait to go over to Joann's and make one too! Thanks!

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  8. MelannaFebruary 08, 2011

    This is a good idea. Sadly I don't have a Joann's so I'll have to watch for something similar. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. The TreasuristaFebruary 09, 2011

    Hop on over to the Party! Would love for you to link-up @

    http://thetreasurista.blogspot.com/p/treasuristas-thursday-treasures-come.html

    The Treasurista
    Finding and Creating FUN things...

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  10. Holly LefevreFebruary 11, 2011

    Seriously loving this...what a great idea...so impressed!

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  11. A Spoonful Of SugarFebruary 11, 2011

    Pretty and practical!

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  12. Jenn EricksonFebruary 25, 2011

    You have a great creative eye to be able to spot that valentine tree and have the vision of how to transform it on the spot! Brilliant! So glad I saw your feature on Tickled Pink and came by! Your newest follower, Jenn/Rook No. 17

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  13. muralimanoharFebruary 28, 2011

    What a cool idea!! I love the boring, generic heart thing into an awesome tree!! :D

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