We (my daughters and I) once considered hanging our ear-rings on a twig prodded into a vase. But that would occupy a lot of space.
I bought pill boxes for them (ummm...the ear-rings, not my daughters). But they could only be used for studs, and smaller ear-rings.
The last attempt was hanging them on sushi mats - which was ok, but removing them and hanging them back was a little difficult as the bamboo sticks were tied too tightly together.
Then I discovered Pinterest! If you do not know what Pinterest is, I will caution you. It's highly addictive!
So in my stash of junk, I had this wooden frame. I had been keeping it for a long time, not knowing what I'd do with it....
1. I painted the frame the palest of greys.
2. I distressed it by sanding it at various places to give it a used-look.
3. I nailed some plastic mesh to the back of the frame.
4. Then I hung our ear-rings...
Yes, those are spider-web complete-with-spider ear-rings. And yes, I do wear them. My daughter bought them, not me! (Actually, I would've bought them, too, heh heh.) Umm...penguin ear-rings are just below them. The cheetah (?) print ear-rings were given me for my birthday last year as Esther, my cute nurse-friend thought I should wear them when she heard we were making a trip to Botswana. Crazy, lovable Esther.
(Psst. At this point of time, Rhoda is going
to be totally distracted looking at all the ear-rings and not notice my
awesome ear-ring holder and the effort I took to make it.)
Hmmm...might as well make another one, with this broken frame I picked up somewhere..this one is for my daughter to use in her studio....ooo...talking about that, check out the super, crazy Hollywood-style mirror she made!
http://mycherrystyle.blogspot.com/2012/06/diy-hollywood-style-mirror-with-lights.html
And gorgeous wedding make-up...!
http://mycherrystyle.blogspot.com/2012/06/many-looksevents-at-nishas-weddings.html
Happy. I like.
I bought pill boxes for them (ummm...the ear-rings, not my daughters). But they could only be used for studs, and smaller ear-rings.
The last attempt was hanging them on sushi mats - which was ok, but removing them and hanging them back was a little difficult as the bamboo sticks were tied too tightly together.
Then I discovered Pinterest! If you do not know what Pinterest is, I will caution you. It's highly addictive!
So in my stash of junk, I had this wooden frame. I had been keeping it for a long time, not knowing what I'd do with it....
1. I painted the frame the palest of greys.
2. I distressed it by sanding it at various places to give it a used-look.
3. I nailed some plastic mesh to the back of the frame.
4. Then I hung our ear-rings...
Yes, those are spider-web complete-with-spider ear-rings. And yes, I do wear them. My daughter bought them, not me! (Actually, I would've bought them, too, heh heh.) Umm...penguin ear-rings are just below them. The cheetah (?) print ear-rings were given me for my birthday last year as Esther, my cute nurse-friend thought I should wear them when she heard we were making a trip to Botswana. Crazy, lovable Esther.
Hmmm...might as well make another one, with this broken frame I picked up somewhere..this one is for my daughter to use in her studio....ooo...talking about that, check out the super, crazy Hollywood-style mirror she made!
http://mycherrystyle.blogspot.com/2012/06/diy-hollywood-style-mirror-with-lights.html
And gorgeous wedding make-up...!
http://mycherrystyle.blogspot.com/2012/06/many-looksevents-at-nishas-weddings.html
Happy. I like.
This is inspiring aunty val :) I was thinking of a earring stand but this is even brilliant :D <3
ReplyDeleteWe wanted something that wouldn't take up space on a table, so flat on the wall is fine. Glad you like it,Pam!
DeleteYou could also use cheese graters and paint them over with a nice colour if you find you have more ear rings to hang!
ReplyDeleteYep, anonymous. I thought that was a cute idea, too. But our dressing tables are too over-crowded and we didn't want to add to the mess. But I LOVE the idea of a painted grater!!
DeleteSuper like, super creative Aunty Val!!! Love em'
ReplyDeleteKristen - you can check out gorgeous ones on Pinterest... but I warned you already...hee heee
ReplyDeleteso prettyyyy :D
ReplyDeleteGaby! haven't heard from you for so long! Thanks. Now that you're working, is your ear-ring collection expanding?
DeleteCool - very clever - always wondered how to sort them .
ReplyDeleteAnu - We have tried several ways, too. Now we have settled on this. I think :)
DeleteWhat a fabulous idea! No end to your ideas ....keep it rolling ...
ReplyDeleteHuda, actually now that I am hooked (ooo....a pun) on Pinterest, I can get many ideas from there and work around them. It helps that I pick up junk and they come in useful :)
DeleteVery creative! We are so glad you have a blog to share all your ideas. In addition to earrings, I could see those as bulletin boards....with clips.
ReplyDeleteThx for sharing!!
Cheers from DC,
Loi
Loi Thai, pretty much working around ideas others share on Pinterest, too. Basically, as you can see, I pretty much collect junk pieces and figure out how to use them. And they are often imperfect.
DeleteIt really is starting to worry me now, how well know me!!!!
ReplyDeleteI was checking out all the teal (blue) lime and feather ones when I read your comment about me :s
This is amazing Aunty Val, I think I just might try making my own soon, in desperate need of it
Rhoda, hhahahaha! muaks!
DeleteWOWW!! U rock, Auntie Val =D
ReplyDeleteInspiring, innovative and super-cool!!! =D
*Phoebe*
Thanks, Phoebe...check out ideas on Pinterest...
Deleteaunty! u should teach me early!i bought earring holder 2 for rm50!!>< did u wear my lovely leopard earring hahahahhahha this is Alex idea too;p
ReplyDeleteEsther, oh dear....this was made a few months ago actually but I only remembered to post it now...sorry! We didn't have a formal event to wear them to in Botswana but I will surely wear them for you to see!!
DeleteVery very good aunty!! Very useful and a very good idea!
ReplyDeleteDarlene
Hey Darlene! Check out Pinterest for more ideas! But why isn't anyone telling me how they hang up their ear-rings...I'd really like to know!
DeleteHey, You did it again! I must say i like the round holder more, Sorry.
ReplyDeleteloke mei kuen - eh, why apologize...everyone has her preferance. The rectangle one holds more so I'd really like to find a larger oval one - then I'd be at it again, hahahaha!
DeleteVery nice Val. Nothing like getting a brain workout and the satisfaction of accomplishing something creative with your own hands. Its addictive, right?
ReplyDeleteGood job.
Hey Chris - thanks! I think it's also because I feel it's such a shame to waste something that can be put to use. I doubt I will actually buy wood to make a frames like these...oh wait, that could be because I'm cheap. HAHAHAHAHAHAH!
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