Ingenious DIY earring holder

Have you ever gone to grab your favorite pair of earrings, only to find them buried in a twisted, tangled web?

I’m not sure “hot mess” goes quite far enough when attempting to describe the complete disarray that was my previous jewelry storage solution. I had a small silver box and tossed everything inside. Fortunately, there is a better way—and you can make this beautiful earring holder yourself!

When I say make, I’m not talking about serious construction. This DIY earring holder is super easy. In fact, it only takes about 10 minutes. I have directions and step-by-step photos below…

Before we dive in, I must give credit where credit is due. I got my inspiration for this project at an adorable boutique in Sister Bay, Wisconsin called Spot.

Side note: If you ever get the chance to visit Door County, the peninsula of Wisconsin, DO IT! Think stunning water views, quaint towns and enough artistic inspiration to last a lifetime.

While browsing Spot’s earring collection, I fell in love with the store’s clever display solution. The shop owners use a picture frame with chicken wire to showcase their collection of dangle earrings.

I adapted that idea to fit my needs and style by using slightly different materials. You can create this DIY earring holder with any picture frame. However, I opted for an ornate white frame, similar to the ones in this set. I favor pieces that have a museum-like look with chunky architectural detail. You can find these type of chunky open back frames at Hobby Lobby, on Wayfair, or Amazon.

To add impact, I recommend purchasing more than one in a similar color or metallic finish. This creates a gallery wall of sorts. As for the frame’s inside, chicken wire was a bit too “farmhouse” and casual for my space. Consequently, I picked up this cloverleaf metal sheet instead. I also wasn’t sure how to affix chicken wire to my frame. The metal sheet appeared like it would be easier to work with.

It ended up being a great choice because the clover detailing hooks earrings really well. You can even display studs with this piece. I don’t think that would work as well with chicken wire.

DIY Earring Holder – Materials List

What you’ll need:

• Cloverleaf aluminum sheet
• Open back frames
• Tin snips (Vital: Do not try this project without tin snips)
• Super glue
• Sharpie Marker

Earring Holder Directions:

Place your frame upside down. Put the metal sheet on top of the frame. Use a Sharpie marker to trace the edge you will be cutting. Your goal is to have the metal sheet sit inside the open frame, where a picture would go.

Use your tin snips to cut along the edge you just traced. Tin snips make the metal very easy to cut.  I was worried I would not be able to trim through the metal, but because of the tin snips, it was not challenging at all. This was my first time working with tin snips.

Once you have your metal cut, make sure it sits nicely in the frame. Trim down any areas if necessary. You want a good, clean fit.

Next, you will use the super glue to affix your metal to the frame. Hint: Don’t use too much glue. At first, I thought the more glue, the stronger the bond. I actually made it more challenging by using too much glue. A few dots (scattered evenly and all the way around your frame) is all you need.

Press and hold the sheet to your frame for at least 10 seconds. After that, the glue should be bonded. To be on the safe side, let it dry for at least a half hour before testing your frame out. I used several hardcover books to put additional pressure on the bond. 

Now, comes the fun part! Hang your earrings on your lovely new earring holder and enjoy. This storage solution has really simplified my morning routine because—for the first time—I can actually see all of the pieces I own. When completing this project, I even uncovered earrings I had forgotten about.

Eventually, I plan to fill my closet wall with additional frames in various sizes and shapes to create a “gallery wall” of sorts. As a TV journalist, I’ve been collecting vibrant colored discount earrings and dresses for years. Finally, I can show them off in style!

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I know not everyone likes DIY projects, or has the time to do them, so I’ve also rounded up some other (attractive) jewelry storage options for you.

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If you have any questions about my project, let me know in the comments below. As always, I’m happy to help!

—-Lindsay