How To Turn An Unused Wicker Candle Holder Into A Chic Jewelry Stand

Shopping for new decor to incorporate into your spaces is always fun, but it can also get quite expensive. A few $20 or $30 items here and there might not seem like a major investment, but costs can add up, especially if you're decorating a new space for the first time. According to data from Joybird, the average American spends between $500 and $1,000 on home decor and renovations each year. If you're looking to cut back, however, there's no better way to save than working with what you already have, like creating your own DIY jewelry stand with an old candle holder.

If you already have the necessary items for this hack, you won't have to spend a dime to create a new piece of functional decor. If you lack some pieces, they can easily be purchased secondhand from garage sales or thrift stores to keep your costs under $10 — a small price to pay for a custom piece that you'll likely find yourself using every day.

To create your own jewelry stand, you have to first gather your materials: a small plate or saucer, a wicker candle holder, and some glue. Clear liquid nails or hot glue are typically the most sturdy and accessible options, but you can use whatever you have on hand. According to the blog In My Own Style, you begin by flipping your plate face down, then applying some glue to the bottom as well as the top of the candle holder. Adhere the top of the candle holder to the bottom of your plate, and allow everything time to cure or fully dry. If your candle holder is lightweight and you're worried about it sliding or being bumped, you can also place something heavy like a book on top to keep everything stable.

Once it's dried or cured, you're good to go. Flip your new stand over and use the plate as a place to store jewelry on your nightstand or in your bathroom, and you'll no longer worry about misplacing tiny earrings or valuable rings when you take them off to go to sleep.

One of the best parts of this DIY project is its flexibility. Using a wicker candle holder can give you that beachy, boho feel, but you can easily swap this for whatever you can find when you're digging through the attic or shopping secondhand. Crystal candle holders are a great option if you're going for a classy, airy look, and simple metallic candle holders are a good choice if your style is more minimalistic. Whatever you find, just make sure it's sturdy enough to support the weight of a plate and has a flat top so the two pieces can properly adhere to one another.

If you're not having much luck thrifting home décor, discount stores like Dollar Tree are also a great resource for finding the pieces you need on a similar budget. At Dollar Tree, combine a Luminessence Glass Plate Candleholder and a Glass Taper Candleholder to create a jewelry stand for under $3, or get creative with their other offerings for a more custom look. This DIY is incredibly simple, so you have plenty of room to play around with combinations until you decide on a final look you love.