The Clever Thrift Store Flip That Creates A Beautiful Jewelry Storage Solution

If you are a jewelry enthusiast, you know just how important it is to store your pieces properly. Otherwise, they could become scratched or damaged. The last thing you want to do is mess up expensive jewelry and have to get it repaired. Many people opt for velvet-lined boxes or metal display setups to protect their shiny accessories from harm. These are decent options, but why not get crafty and make your own jewelry storage solution with a thrift store flip? You can do this by painting and decorating a wooden spoon rack purchased from your local second-hand shop. The slots in these racks are the perfect size to hook a bracelet or necklace in place.

You can also drill small holes into the spoon rack to use as earring storage. When you are done transforming the outer surface with craft supplies of your choice, hang the storage solution on a wall and fill it with the jewelry items you'd like to put on display. This way, your jewelry storage DIY can double as decor. You may want to get creative with customization to make the spoon rack complement your existing color scheme. This DIY would look great in a bedroom, bathroom, or anywhere else that's convenient for you.

You'll have to do a bit of digging at thrift stores or online marketplaces to find a wooden spoon rack to use for this jewelry organization DIY. Once you have your rack, begin by drilling small holes into it to hold your earrings. While TikTok user @thediymommy completed this step closer to the end of the tutorial shown above, you may want to do it before painting to avoid damaging the finish.

Next, go ahead and paint the rack. Spray paint makes this step fast and easy. Just be sure to apply it on top of a protective layer of cardboard to protect the surface underneath. Consider using Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch spray paint since it includes a primer and comes in a variety of color options. After the paint dries completely, you can to do a bit of freestyling to get the jewelry holder to fit your preferences. If you'd like to apply a floral overlay like the one shown above, check out the BBTO 12 Sheets Rub on Transfers.

You could also use stencils to decorate the jewelry organizer. The WSICSE Store Stencils for Painting is a set worth considering given the large variety of designs it includes. When you are done with customization and ready to hang the complete organizer on your wall, you can do so using a picture hanging kit. For rings or super thick necklaces that would not fit on this rack, you could use a silverware holder with larger slots to create a similar product and easily store and organize these jewelry pieces.