I’ve never owned a decoder ring. I’ve never been a super secret, spy kind of girl. But I have to admit, there’s a fun feeling of being kind of sleuthy with this Hanging DIY Hidden Jewelry Organizer I just finished.
I should start from the beginning to fill you in on how this DIY project came to fruition. This month the Power Tool Challenge Team’s theme is Organize. Fun, right? I can always be more organized. Who couldn’t? I had some scraps left over from the Ryobi Nation New Year New You campaign and the project I made, an Inspirational Words Full Length Mirror Frame. (check out the post to see how I made the layered wood). I had to use it on something. This stuff is just too pretty to toss in the scrap bin!
The more I thought about what to make, the more I realized I was in desperate need for a way to keep my necklaces from tangling too.
We also have no room for more stuff. I knew a jewelry box on my dresser top would still leave me with the same problem…tangled necklaces. After tossing the idea around in my head for while, I finally decided to claim the one area I knew was available and wouldn’t make my space look more cluttered and give me a way to hang my jewelry. I just needed it to be incognito since pretty and practical have to work together in my book!
I used the wall! My hanging DIY jewelry organizer fits right in with my decor. Fits the pretty and is practical too. Such a win-win.
It’s the perfect place to keep my necklaces hanging and untangled. Yes, I added a little motivation for the morning on the inside:)
Scroll to the bottom of this post to get the DIY tutorial to build your own hanging DY jewelry organizer. I share a few tips on how to make this project easier and better than I did too 🙂
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Now it’s time to take a look at what the rest of the Power Tool Challenge Team created to help them organize better! Click on any of the links beside the bloggers name to go to that project.
The Kim Six Fix – Under Cabinet Storage
My Repurposed Life – Repurposed Drawer Dog Toy Box
H2OBungalow – DIY Hanging Jewelry Organizer – That’s me!
Create And Babble – Pallet Wood Entryway Bench with Shoe Storage
The DIY Bungalow – Reclaimed Wood Shelves
Designed Decor – Repurposed Radio Cabinet Coffee Bar Drink Station
Domestically Speaking – Easiest DIY Drawer Organization
Refresh Restyle – Mudroom Storage Idea
My Love 2 Create – Drawer Storage Shelf
Virginia Sweet Pea – 2 x 4 DIY Shelving Unit Storage Shelf
Thrift Diving – DIY Peg Board Organizer
Now on to the tutorial 🙂
How To Make A DIY Hidden Jewelry Organizer
The best part about this project is you can build a DIY hanging jewelry organizer with art that fits your style and decor. Pick out your artwork, plan the frame, then build the box. I use affiliate links to help you find the products I used 🙂
Step 1: Build a picture frame or start with a premade wood one.
See blow tips to build a frame. If you’re planning on using a premade frame, be sure the sides are wide enough to give the frame support and have a flat section in the back to screw in the hinges.
If you’re building your own picture frame for the DIY wall hanging jewelry organizer, Cut 45 degree angles at the end of each frame section. Make 2 pocket holes in the top and bottom frame pieces with a Kreg Jig. My frame is 3″ wide and I used the last two holes on the Kreg Jig, B and C. Use 1 1/4″ pocket screws to assemble the frame.
Step 2: Attach the artwork
Attach the artwork to the back of the frame with a #6 screw in each corner. Assemble your artwork into a premade frame as the last step if you’ve purchased a frame.
Step 3: Build the jewelry holder box
Build a box to hold the jewelry. I used furring strips I had on hand. The better choice would be to build the side of your DIY wall hanging jewelry organizer out of 1 x 2s, it will fit flush at the joints. Place the wood so the depth of the wood box is 2″.
Glue the side joints together and secure with brad nails. It helps to have an extra piece of wood to hold against the edges of the frame pieces while nailing them together. Use 1/4″ plywood for the back of the jewelry box and attach with brad nails as well.
Step 4: Place jewelry holder brackets
Cut two strips of 1/2″ deep wood to fit into the jewelry box frame. This is where you’ll attach hooks to hold necklaces. Attach with wood glue and let dry.
Step 5: Paint the DIY hanging jewelry organizer
Paint the wood as desired.
Step 6: Attach hardware
Attach two 1″ hinges along one side of the frame and shadow box base. Screw in small cup hooks or square bend screws along the two bars to hold the jewelry. Attach two D-ring hangers on the back one at each side of the top to hang it from the wall.
Hang your favorite jewelry inside and enjoy!
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I’m pretty exited to untangle the mess of necklaces I have and start wearing them! My other jewelry challenge is earrings, but finding an organization solution for them will have to wait for another day 🙂 Besides necklace organization, what’s your biggest jewelry organization challenge? Let’s chat in the comment section below!
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Debby says
August 9, 2017 at 12:57 pmI love this idea. Thanks so much for your inspirations. Love your page.
Wendi says
August 13, 2017 at 8:04 amHi Debby and thank you! This has been the best organizer for me. I use to have all my necklaces tangled in a dish on my dresser before. Nothing gets tangled anymore! I love when people share that I inspired them too, so thank you very much for your visit and the sweet note!
Christine says
March 24, 2017 at 9:20 amI am loving this DIY, I have an old 1990’s standing jewelry cabinet I have been wanting to gt rid of and this would help. It looks great 🙂
Wendi says
March 26, 2017 at 9:07 pmHi Christine and thank you so much! I love it when someone takes one of my ideas to the next level, Hanging your jewelry case on the wall would be so cool, especially with something pretty in front like a picture or painting. Thanks so much for your visit and have fun creating something awesome with your jewelry cabinet!
Marie from The Interior Frugalista says
February 3, 2017 at 2:12 amExcellent way to use up the leftover wood you made for your mirror, Wendi. I have no doubt you are enjoying having your necklaces untangled and easy to retrieve. I know I sure love my wall mount jewelry cabinet. Pinning!
Wendi says
February 3, 2017 at 12:07 pmHi Marie and thank you! I needed this in the worst way! Yes I’m loving having everything untangled and easy to find 🙂 I still have to tackle the pile of tangled ones I have yet to untangle!
Emily says
February 2, 2017 at 12:04 amWendi, this is awesome and such a smart idea! I love it! Pinning and sharing on FB. Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week 🙂
Wendi says
February 2, 2017 at 6:37 amHi Emily and thank you! I needed a place for my necklaces in the worst way…now they won’t get tangled and are easy to find 🙂 Thanks for your visit!
Cristina says
January 30, 2017 at 3:07 pmThis is such a good idea! It looks so nice, and you can hide a lot of jewelrys there!
Wendi says
February 2, 2017 at 7:54 amHi Cristina and thank you:) It’s a great way to keep jewelry tucked away and organized! Thanks so much for your visit & comment 🙂
Jeanie says
January 27, 2017 at 10:45 amThis is a great project Wendi – what a pretty way to get jewelry organized! This would also make a wonderful gift. Pinned!
Wendi says
January 28, 2017 at 8:16 amHi Jeanie, It would make a pretty gift. I love that any style art can be in the front. Thanks so much for stopping by & pinning too!
Karen @ The DIY Bungalow says
January 27, 2017 at 8:09 amThat is super cool! I love the whole secret agent aspect! 😉 Seriously, though – what a clever idea!
Wendi says
January 28, 2017 at 8:18 amHi Karen, I had fun with this project and love the “secret” aspect that my organized jewelry hides under artwork. I should use this concept for a lot of other things! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Kim Six says
January 26, 2017 at 4:00 pmWhat a great way to store jewelry! I love that it’s hidden away and organized at the same time. Oh and by the way, I never had a decoder ring either 😉
Wendi says
January 28, 2017 at 8:21 amhey Kim & thanks! What a shame on the decoder ring…I guess we missed out. Maybe that’s why this project seems so much fun! I’m reliving my childhood play games through my DIY project.. LOL That is way too much thinking! It is a fun project though. Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
January 26, 2017 at 1:28 pmGenius! And now I need to make one!
Wendi says
January 28, 2017 at 8:29 amHi Maryann 🙂 Thanks so much! It was a fun idea and I’m loving the hidden organization!
DeDe Designed Decor says
January 26, 2017 at 1:05 pmI need to make one of these! I had one for our car keys and it broke. I love the 2 tone of your frame, it is so pretty!
Wendi says
January 28, 2017 at 8:31 amHi Dede, I love these for keeping keys organized too. Now you’ve made me think of making another one just for keys!
Serena @ Thrift Diving says
January 26, 2017 at 12:56 pmThis is so cool! This would be a good idea to hide things from kids, too. 😉 They’d neeeeeevvvvveerrr think to check behind the picture! Pinning!
Wendi says
January 28, 2017 at 8:32 amOh my gosh Serena, what a fabulous idea! It’s a great way to hide stuff from kids! LOL
Mindi says
January 26, 2017 at 11:39 amI LOVE this idea!! Such a beautiful frame, that two toned look is awesome! I think hidden storage is so cool, you rocked this Wendi! Pinned!
Wendi says
January 28, 2017 at 8:52 amHi Mindi…*grin* Thank you. This was fun to think up and fun to create! Seriously, I couldn’t let the pretty wood go to waste and as soon as it got buried, I’d have forgotten about it…or lost the pieces! Thanks so much for pinning my project:)
Paula says
January 26, 2017 at 11:14 amOh my goodness! This is such a great idea. I have so many necklaces that are a tangled mess in my jewelry box. I don’t want to look at them hanging on the wall, so your jewelry organizer hidden by art is the perfect solution to my necklace mess.
Wendi says
January 28, 2017 at 8:55 amHi! Yes! I totally understand your dilemma, I had the same one. I kept thinking I’d do something but didn’t want my necklaces hanging out in the open either 🙁 I hope you make one. Send me a pic when you do!
gail says
January 26, 2017 at 9:30 amBeautiful jewelry organizer Wendi! Lots of great tips and ideas. That wood? so yummy!
Thanks for hosting the Power Tool Challenge!
Pinning!
gail
Wendi says
January 28, 2017 at 9:02 amHi Gail & thank you! I’ve needed this for the longest time. Now if I can just finish the rest of my jewelry & drawer organization before summer, I’d be thrilled:) So glad you join in each month, I love your projects!