jewelry display idea :: diy

i'm always looking for new ways to display jewelry here at the shop.  the most recent idea i've had is adhering a wooden hanger to candle sticks or lamp bases. old candle sticks & lamps are a dime a dozen at goodwill and salvation army, however, vintage hangers are hard to come by.

i bought some brand spankin' new wooden hangers the other day and when i set them up with the old candle sticks, i didn't love the contrast. so! out came the stain & ink.

here's how to make your wooden hangers appear vintage:

you'll need:

• new wooden hangers
• stain
• ink pad
• stamps and/or rub-ons

the DIY details:

1. rub your stain along the wood of the hanger. because of the protective layer of lacquer that is on the new hanger, the stain won't seem to seep in. that's ok though, 'cause it will soak in through parts of it, leaving a somewhat uneven appearance. perfect vintage.
2. use your ink pad and gently rub along the rims & corners of the wood.
3. apply stamps or vintage style rub-ons for a little extra cuteness.

either stop here, or continue on to adhere your hangers to candlesticks for a jewelry display. i used hot glue so that i can easily remove them later, but if you are looking for something more permanent, use e-6000 or even wood glue.

i think these would look fun in any dressing room - they certainly don't need to be contained to a shop display. set one on the corner of your vanity and style it with your favorite necklace as an art piece when you're not wearing it!

xoxo