When heading to this season’s slew of soirees, who wants to waste time searching through tangled trinkets for a pair of posts? Think outside the jewelry box and you can stop digging and head straight to the shindigs. Ribbon, paper clips, wall hooks and your collection of earrings are all you need to assemble this decorative earring organizer. Now the only kind of late you’ll be is fashionably.
You will need:*Ribbon
I used about 6 feet for 20 pairs of earrings.
*Paper clips, one for each pair of earrings
*Scissors
*Two wall hooks, for hanging
*Earrings, in original packaging
*Optional: sewing needle (if making your own packaging)
Trashed your packaging? Don’t fret. Heavy-duty paper, like cardstock, works just as well (I used price tags adorned with interesting graphics). Use a sewing needle to poke holes for the earrings to go through.
Steps:1. On a smooth surface, lay out all of your earrings in a straight line.
2. Using the earrings as a guide, measure out the length of ribbon that you will require. Remember to leave room on each end for hanging, about 4 inches.
3. Cut the ribbon.
4. Affix the first set of earrings to the ribbon with paper clips. If the packaging has a cutout for hanging on a store display, attach the paper clip to the ribbon inside the cutout. This ensures a secure hold.
5. Leave about 1 inch of space and start the next pair. Continue adding earrings to the ribbon until complete.
6. Attach wall hooks to desired location.
7. Using one hand, carefully pick up both ends of the ribbon.
8. Secure the ribbon to the first hook by tying a double knot. Repeat for opposite end.
Photographs by Amanda
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