How to Use Clothespins to Display Jewelry

If you are a jewelry rep, you know that we all struggle with ways to display our beautiful pieces.  If you have been reading my blog, then you know that I've created a pegboard display and use j-hooks to hang my pieces.

However, I have a smaller display I've created and wanted to have more of a shabby chic kind of feel, so I decided to use clothespins to hold my pieces on my board.  Yup! Clothespins. They look really cute too.

Here's what you need:

• Clothespins
• Paperclips
• Washi tape 

So, I opened up all the paper clips and inserted the clip into the metal spring of the clothespin. 

Then all you have to do is fold the paperclip so both legs are in back and pull it through one of the holes in the pegboard.  

Then in the back of the board spread the paperclip legs out to the sides, this will ensure your clip doesn't slide off the board when you clip jewelry to the pin. 

I decorated all the pins prior to securing them to the board. Make sure your washi tape is the same width as the clothes pin for a pretty finish. 

There you have it, a super easy and cute alternative to j-hooks. 

DIY Recycled Ring Box

I've been a on a display kick lately, I know. I like to have options and I like to prepare for events way in advance. I have a few community events coming up and I want to be ready.

So today, I'm going to share how to make a Ring Box from recycled items. This project requires NO GLUING, NO SEWING, NO COMPLICATED STEPS.  If you are a reluctant crafter - this is an awesome project for you.

Here's what you will need:

1 - old box or box lid - it should be a low profile box.
1 - felt or fabric - old curtains and shirts work well.
1 - bag of cotton balls - on hand or from the $1 store.

Follow These Steps:

1. Cut the fabric to the width of your box and make sure it's 2 - 3 times longer than your box. 
2. Lay your fabric down and place cotton balls in a line on the fabric.
3. Roll the fabric over the cotton balls, then place the fabric with the initial roll in the box.
4. Lift the fabric and place a new line of cotton balls in the box.
5. Lay the fabric over the new line of cotton balls.

Continue doing this until your box insert is complete.

For a visual on how to do these steps, check out my video:

Happy Crafting!