DIY Cake Stand Jewelry Holder

If you can’t see your jewelry, how will you remember to wear it? That’s my problem, anyway. Instead of stashing my necklaces, bracelets and earrings in jewelry boxes, I like to use clever organization to display them. When I can see everything, then I’ll actually put it on. A cake stand makes a smart (and pretty!) way to display jewelry. Plus, it repurposes an item that doesn’t see a lot of other use. (Unless you whip up a bunch of cake stand-worthy baked goods all the time.) The dish portion of the stand provides the perfect space to corral smaller jewels and the raised pedestal  adds visually-appealing height to wherever you place it. Using a cake stand to display your jewelry couldn’t be easier. It’s the ultimate DIY. Simply take a cute cake stand and arrange your baubles on it. You can even dangle earrings off the edges of the dish. I like the look of my tarnished silver vintage cake stand, but any color would do. A glass cake stand would set off sparkly jewels nicely. Just use what you already have. You can’t go wrong. Have you used a cake stand to display your jewelry? Show it...

Branch Jewelry Hanger

This project started out as a Valentine’s Day decoration gone wrong. I originally spray painted this tree branch and thought to use it to display Valentine’s Day cards clipped to the limbs with clothespins. After I did it though, it just looked silly. Really, what was I supposed to do with a card tree? Still, I was in a quirky kind of mood so I decided to use the branch to display my jewelry. I love how it turned out! Delicate necklaces draped over the limbs look slightly airy, and I adore the touch of whimsy with my metal owl nestled in the back. All you need to create your own branch jewelry hanger is to scope out the perfect branch. Look for lots of limbs and check it for sturdiness. Then, spray paint the branch in your color of choice and secure it to the wall. (I just used a couple of nails.) Done! An easy and lovely jewelry display. What do you think of this quirky way to display jewelry? Would you ever use a tree branch to show off your baubles? Let me know your thoughts in the comments… Keep Up With Red Leaf Style! Follow Red Leaf Style author Kirsten Hudson on Twitter @kirsten_hudson,...