#8 Earrings and A Drill

In a one bedroom apartment, household organization is KEY!  There is not much storage space and so it is imperative that you begin to think creatively about where to put your things.   As I was looking for options on what to do with my everyday jewelry, I came across a great project on Pinterest.   (If you haven't heard of Pinterest and are crafty in any way.. check it out today)

The project I found seemed simple and took me less than an hour to complete:   

Here is a list of the objects you will need.

      1 picture frame (size may vary)

      Crafting Wire (strong, but one you can bend)

      Ruler

      Pencil

      Scrap piece of wood (you will use as a drilling buffer)

      Scissors

      Pliers

      Drill and a bit that is fairly small (depends on your frame)

      2- 3M removable hooks for your wall.

How to:

1.  Pre-mark your holes.   Figure out where you want your wires to hang.  Use the ruler to make sure                                 you have straight lines.

2. Drill the holes from the inside out.  Place your frame on your scrap piece of wood and drill a hole from the inside to the outside.  Use your markings as guide marks.      

             NOTE:  Make sure you drill a hole that is small enough to prevent your frame from splitting.  

3. Use your scissors to cut the wire at desired length and then use your pliers to help wrap the wires at the end.  There are many ways to wrap the wire.  I spun it around the whole frame and then twisted it on itself.  See picture below.

As you can see, the wire goes through the hole I drilled and then all the way around the back of the frame.

4. Hang your wall hooks and let them sit for at least 12 hours.  (If you are using 3M stickies)

5. Hang your frame and jewelry!

I hope that you enjoy this project as much as I did.  If you have any other home projects, please share it in the comment box below!   Happy Crafting.