Create an Accessory Display in Eight Easy Steps

I found the frame at the Goodwill for $4 and spent another $3 on the paint. I'm compelled to mention that this was my first time experimenting with Martha Stewart's new line of multi-surface paints. I loved it! (Yes, it's exciting enough to warrant an exclamation point.)  My choice of color was "Purple Yam."

I have a huge sheet of metal screen that I've housed for several years -- so long, in fact, that I can't remember why I bought it, but I'm positive that it was for a craft that was never realized. I think the whole roll cost about $9, but you could build about 25 of these earring holders with the amount you get. You could also use a sheet of plastic from the craft store like the one you see in the pin.

Here's how you can break this project into simple doable steps: 

1. Find the frame. 
It just occurred to me that you could buy something fancy and brand new. Go for it, if that's your thing. Otherwise go to the thrift store every chance you get until you find the right frame for the right price.

2. Buy the paint.
I bought my Martha Stewart paint from Michael's at Tempe Marketplace. FUN! You can also buy the plastic sheet (I'm not sure what it's called) there. Just make sure you know the exact size you're looking for.

3. Buy the screen.
 I bought mine from Home Depot.

4. Clean the frame thoroughly.
 Dispose of the backing, but keep the glass for some distant future craft project.

5. Paint the frame.
 This was my favorite part. Paint all sides, nooks and crannies of it. You may need two coats.

6. If you chose to use a screen - measure the window of your frame a cut a screen that matches that size exactly.

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7. Working in two or three inch increments, glue the screen or plastic to the inside rim on the back side of the frame. I used a chop stick to jam the glue into the different screen compartments to make sure it was sturdy.

8. Step back and admire your work. Hang it on a wall and see how it looks. Take photos. It's been such a long time in the making! If you have access to earrings put them in there for the full effect.

If you have any crafty ideas you would like to see me conquer please send them my way ...

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