Turn A Dollar Tree Splatter Screen Into A Chic Way To Keep Jewelry Organized

Is your jewelry collection intermingling unhappily in a drawer or jewelry box? Stop searching frantically for that second earring or swearing under your breath while untangling a necklace, and make a DIY jewelry holder for pennies from Dollar Tree items. Spritzed with gold paint, attached to a tabletop stand, and outfitted with a mirror, a Cooking Concepts Splatter Screen's original purpose is well-hidden. This easy DIY jewelry holder is a brilliant way to both show off and organize earrings, and attaching a few painted hooks will keep necklaces tangle-free, too.

At the Tree, pick up a splatter screen with a removable center knob, a round mirror, and a Special Moments Display Easel. If you have lots of necklaces, also buy two or three packs of Jot Magnetic Hooks. If having a mirror on your stand isn't a priority, you can forget this detail and hide the center hole with a decorative element. Even better, keep the handle in place before painting, and drape it with a few necklaces or bracelets. 

At another outlet, source strong craft glue and a multi-surface spray paint in gold or another color that strikes your fancy (plain hot glue that you'd find at Dollar Tree isn't very durable). As for tools and other supplies, set aside a Phillips-head screwdriver, a sheet of sandpaper, and alcohol wipes.

Jewelry holders are subject to lots of handling, so take out an "insurance policy" on the paint job by prepping the surfaces. Unless you plan on using it to hang jewelry, start by unscrewing the knob from the back of the splatter screen. Lightly sand all the components that you'll paint, and give them a once-over with an alcohol wipe to remove dust and other unwanted stuff. Paint the screen, the stand, and the hooks separately before assembling the pieces. For improved performance, put your can of spray paint in hot water before painting; warming it helps the paint flow more easily.

Once the paint is dry, affix the mirror to the center of the screen. Use a heavy-duty adhesive like E6000 (a glue you should keep in your home) for a reliable hold. If you don't want a mirror and simply need to cover the hole left by removing the handle, a round Birch & Vine Medallion Wall Decor piece, painted and with the jute and beads snipped off, will hide the hole in style. 

If you're adding hooks to your holder, place them evenly on both sides around the mirror. Attach them high enough so that the excess necklace chains don't pool on the tabletop and potentially tangle. Add dots of glue to the spots on the display holder where the screen will touch, and set the screen in place. Give the glue at least 24 hours to set before manipulating the jewelry stand. Slip earring posts or hooks through the mesh, and loop a couple of necklaces over each hook.