How To Turn An Old Pair Of High-Heeled Shoes Into Stylish Jewelry Storage

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Shoes are one of those fashion accessories you can never have too many of. The average American owns about 6 to 12 pairs at any one time. Sadly, like everything else, they have a shelf life, and even the best cared-for pair has to be retired eventually. Saying goodbye to a favorite pair can be difficult, especially if they were made by a beloved designer. Fortunately, there's a way to keep the aesthetic of your favorite shoe alive without wearing it out and about: Simply transform it into a jewelry holder.

The way to hack stilettos into a ring and necklace holder isn't as complicated as you might think. The opening where you insert your foot is already the perfect size and shape to add foam inserts. From there, the metal bands of your rings or the studs of your earrings slip in easily. For longer pieces like bracelets or necklaces, drape the chains over the tallest point of the shoe for a romantic Hollywood glam motif. When considering the best jewelry organizers for your space, you probably never thought to use a shoe. It's the perfect way to reuse heels you can't wear anymore and add a little extra storage to your space.

To bring this shoe-lover's jewelry storage dream to life, you'll need to grab one high-heeled shoe, a pair of scissors, a hot glue gun, and some foam. There are a few different ways to go about creating your spongy insert. Roll up pieces of soft foam from a craft or fabric store, pull the tubes off Dollar Tree foam hair rollers, or buy a velvet display pad from a brand like The Display Guys and cut it to fit. If you're looking for ways to declutter and organize jewelry to free up useful space or add a more cohesive vibe to your aesthetic, this is a great DIY to try. Once you've made your choice and have collected supplies, you can begin.

Measure and cut the spongy dividers to sit inside the high heel. Glue them down the instep in a ladder pattern. Once dry, slide in all your rings, and drape bracelets or necklaces over the back of the heel. You could also screw some RELBRO small jewelry hooks into the back rim to hang chains. With this DIY, you can organize and store jewelry with a simple item you probably already own. Customize by adding a platform, blinging up the shoe exterior with rhinestones or beads, or even painting the leather to suit your other decor. What a brilliant way to get new storage and keep an old favorite, for a jewelry holder with a classic, romantic vibe.