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DIY Jewelry Display with Lulu Frost

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Yesterday, I stopped by the Lulu Frost studio for an exciting DIY session with the lovely Lisa Salzer and her crafty team. We had been chatting for weeks about finding creative ways to display and store jewelry – a problem we all seemed to struggle with. So after sorting through Lisa’s wide ranging collection of antique hardware, we were inspired to find a way to show off not only her found treasures but also our favorite Lulu Frost jewels.

You’ll need:

Start by taking a sheet of wood to a lumber yard or hardware store to have cut to fit the inside of the picture frame. Make sure that the wood isn’t thicker than the inside molding. Spray any hardware, screws, and nails with 2 even coats of metallic spray paint.

An optional step is to stain the wood to give it an aged look. Water based wood stain is recommended. Follow the package directions and allow to dry completely.

Screw a metal brace, connecting the wood board to the back of the frame, to the middle of each of the 4 sides. This will secure the the wood board to the frame. Then flip the frame over and layout a selection of hardware. Mark with a pen where any screws or nails should go.

Use a screwdriver or drill to secure all the hardware.

For knobs that have bolts, drill a hole into the wood. Push the knob through the hole.

Tighten from the back with a nut. Trim any protruding bolts and screws with cutters.

Continue adding hardware!

Now the most fun part: adding jewelry!

Doesn’t it look like a work of art? I’m looking forward to making more – the possibilities are endless!

(all jewelry by Lulu Frost; images by HonestlyWTF)

81 Comments

  9. rachael    February 6, 2013

    this is beautiful! i has started using a picture frame as a jewellery holder but i never got that far. this display is as glitzy and fun as the jewellery it displays, for sure.

  10. alex    February 6, 2013

    Beautiful! I just did something similiar few fays ago, a simpler version though ♥

  15. Rachel    February 6, 2013

    Ive been trying to think of what I could make for my jewelry and This is perfect. I need to start collecting my hardware.

    Vintagehoneybee. Blogspot. Com

  17. brooke    February 6, 2013

    this is fabulously crafty! too fabulous for me to do myself, but i love the look of it! i worry about leaving my necklaces hanging–is there any chance for them to tarnish when out in the open?

    http://www.insparisian.com

  20. ashleigh    February 6, 2013

    This looks soooooo easy! I need something bad. We just moved and I don’t have room for 16 jewelry boxes now!

  21. Ashley    February 6, 2013

    This is a fabulous idea!
    Can’t wait to put together a few to display my jewelry at shows and in boutiques!
    Thanks for the how-to! <3

    ~ Ashley of Pamplepluie

  23. Chris El    February 6, 2013

    Wow, this looks amazing and would look gorgeous in my living room as a conversation starter. Thanks for the tutorial!

  25. Kait | when we wander    February 6, 2013

    This is beautiful! I love the use of door knobs and I think my favorite is the gold key. We were just talking about how to hang jewelry yesterday.and found something that used a vintage ladder to hang necklaces so they don’t get tangled. I thought that was pretty unique and great for the right space!

    http://www.whenwewander.blogspot.com

  26. Nancy    February 6, 2013

    Great idea! Make one to compliment style, colors or type of jewelry you’ll be displaying. Make more than one if you need or want to. I like Chris El’s idea too.

  44. style-xyz    February 7, 2013

    great post! this jewelry display looks like a work of art! gorgeous! I wish to have one, and of course all these jewelry!!! :D

  53. Nella    February 11, 2013

    Wow…it looks soooo good, excellent job! I’ve been planning to do something similar, but using different materials, but I just might make it like this, using wood. I fell in love with it! Thanks for the post.

  55. Sara    February 12, 2013

    LOVE it. I have serious problems to keep my jewelry tidy, but your blog i so inspiring! :)
    I invite you to check mine out!

    daretohappen.blogspot.com.es

  58. Sarina Gito    March 1, 2013

    GREAT IDEA!!! and looks like loads of fun. i can’t wait to try this !! thank you for sharing =)

  59. Vvickyvv    March 11, 2013

    This is great! Very well explains details.

    Here is what I based on this tutorial
    http://instagr.am/p/Wu3w_UlaAB/

    1. Frame( fle market)-$ 30
    2. Wood (some hardware store)-$15
    3. Stain ($10)
    4. All the cool knobs (hobbylobby@around $5)

    Great project!!! Thanks for posting

  60. Dawn    March 13, 2013

    Love this idea. Also love the site. This is the first time I have visited. I absolutely love the frame idea. Starting to do craft shows and this will make a lovely display! Thank you.

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