Make a repurposed earring holder for only $2 in less than 30 minutes.
It’s been knocking around in my head for weeks. I finally figured out what I wanted to make with it – an earring holder.
Discount Store Shopping List
Frame
Sink Mat
Wrapping Paper (Couldn’t find any I liked)
Paper Napkins (ended up not working, read on)
It cost $3 + tax ($2 + tax since I repurposed, keep reading). I couldn’t wait to get started.
Supplies at Home:
Craft Paint
Foam Paint brush
Mod Podge (ended up not working, read on)
Scissors
I removed the glass from the picture frame and quickly painted the picture frame with white craft paint. I had craft paint left over from when my son made a Captain America shield for his Halloween costume last fall. (Now I’ve got to find a use for the glass from the frame. Hmmm….)
I cut the sink mat to fit inside the frame.
My original plan was to Mod Podge the napkins to the cardboard back of the frame. Unfortunately, that didn’t turn out very well. I know I’ve seen where people have decoupaged paper napkins and they turned out well. I don’t know what went wrong, but I moved onto idea number two (or number three since the wrapping paper didn’t pan out.)
Fortunately, I’d just been emptying out my son’s school folder of papers. See my post {here}.
And “bing” the light bulb went off.
Why not use the beat up old folder for the pop of color behind the white grid?
And when I say “beat up”, I mean BEAT UP!
I cut the folder to the same size as the card board back.
The inside of the plastic folder was clean and bright, so I made sure that side was facing up when I reassembled the frame.
Ta da.
My 16 year old daughter says she likes this earring holder better than the store bought one she has because the holes for the earring hooks are bigger and easier to access. Woo hoo. A compliment from a 16-year old!!!
Revised Shopping List
Frame
Sink Mat
Plastic Folder or Wrapping Paper or Gift Bag or Paper you can decoupage (the options are wide open)
More Repurposed Organizing Ideas:
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Miss Kitty says
Wow, Susan! This is so very creative and functional and cute AND got a compliment from a teenager even. Thanks for sharing this fun idea. I saw it over at the Dollar Tree Challenge party.
Susan says
It makes me smile that you share my appreciation of a teenager’s compliment. Who knew that those compliments are worth more than gold?! Have fun with the Dollar Tree Challenge projects.
Susan
Andrea says
This is fabulous!
dearwallet says
Nicely done, love the pop of color!
Candice says
Adorable! Will have to try this my next Dollar Tree trip! Thanks for sharing!
Tina says
As an earring addict, I am constantly trying to find the best way to store my earrings and display them. This is amazing!
Megan says
So cute! I think I might make this with a purple background for my bathroom. I found you at the Dollar Tree Challenge link-up, too 😀
Susan says
Purple is my favorite color. I’d love to see how yours turns out using purple as the background color. I might have to run make another one. 😉
Heather says
Great job on this. I love the bold graphic of the sink mat! Thanks for entering the $5 challenge.
Susan says
Thanks, Heather. That bold graphic mat is still tumbling around in my brain looking for other repurposing projects. There’s just something about the beauty AND function in its simplicity.
Wanda B says
I made two of these last night! Absolutely loved them! Will definitely be making more for gifts! Thanks for the idea!!!
Susan says
I’d love to see a picture of your earring holder!
Linh C. says
Awesome idea!
Michelle says
Wow! I will never look at a sink mat the same way again! That is a super creative dollar store project. Love it!
Anonymous says
Really cute! Very creative. Great job!
Madeline says
Hi! I was wondering what kind of craft paint you used?
susan says
I’m not sure, Folk Art, maybe. It was just whatever I had around the house. Hope you enjoy yours if your’e making one.
Kathy A says
Great upcycle. As an earring addict, I really appreciate this project. My background would probably be purple, too. Glad the decoupage didn’t work; the earwires would have eventually scratched it all up!