Soda Crate Jewelry Organizer
The Junk ReVision Challenge this month is a good one! January is all about fresh starts, getting your house in order from the holiday chaos and organizing away…at least that’s what has been happenin’ around here!
Please be sure to swing by the blogs of my junk loving friends below to see how they transformed trash to organizational treasure.
This dated soda crate was destined for the dump when I rescued it from a friend’s trash pile.
I wouldn’t normally paint a cool crate, but this one was already painted so I knew it was perfect for an update.
Cuff bracelets are all the rage right now and I LOVE them! The problem is they are awkward to store.
Enter crate.
With a fresh coat of paint and a few fun pieces of random hardware this outdated crate became the perfect bracelet organizer!
An old hardware plate made the base for the top décor. I pre-drilled holes to make sure I had accurate placing for the screws and didn’t go through the sides. It’s a thin space to work in.
Next I used epoxy glue (you could use any all purpose adhesive) to secure an old fashioned water spigot handle and topped it with a random chandelier crystal for a nice sparkle.
On the sides I added old knobs to hang necklaces from.
Baby food jars with painted lids are perfect to hold small earrings or rings. I use them in my craft room for all kinds of goodies.
This display is going in my closet. It was hard to get pictures in there, here is a pic exactly as is in my closet!
Happy hunting as you head out and look for fun stuff to make into your own organizational heaven!
Now check out these cool projects for additional inspiration…
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Holly @ While I'm Waiting... says
I LOVE this!!! It’s perfect for cuff bracelets! I just love the way your brain works! Looking forward to what else you come up with!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
I knew you would like this one, you have such cute cuffs!!!
jeanettecountrydesignstyle says
Kim, what a great junk makeover. I love your cuffs too!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
Thanks, I am in a cuff love state right now 🙂
Cathy says
Isn’t it amazing how something so simple can make our lives so much better – love this idea – such a great use of all those found objects.
Kim at Hunt and Host says
It’s truly the little things…
Jill Flory says
Cool! I love how that looks and how great it is for organization!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
Thanks Jill, I had fun making it!
Charm Bracelet Diva {At Home} says
I love those old crates but have only seen them for a pretty penny at antique shops lately. Lucky you got yours as a free find! I design repurposed vintage jewelry and know what you mean about storing cuffs….I buy old cuffs and try to breathe new life into them. Your storage idea for them is spot-on! xoKathleen Charm Bracelet Diva {At Home}
Kim at Hunt and Host says
Thanks Kathleen – it was nice that this was free. I have found them for around $10 but often they are much more…you just have to keep your eyes peeled. Isn’t that how it always is for good junk!!
repurposingjunkie says
Kim, this is a fantastic way to repurpose that soda crate!! Love the hardware you added!! Putting earrings in the baby jars was a great idea!!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
Baby food jars are so much fun to reuse! There are a bunch of different shapes and sizes available now…and they are relatively cheap!
Claire Pillarboxblue says
Great upcycle ! I love the knobs on the side.
Kim at Hunt and Host says
Thanks Claire
Carrie says
I absolutely LOVE this! I desperately need to organize my jewelry. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
I actually have a great spot for my other jewelry but those chunky bracelets were a real space challenge! Hope it helps you too!
Katie Ward says
I LOVE this! I’m now on the look out for old soda crates!!! 🙂
Kim at Hunt and Host says
I know a great spot I can share…
sandycvargo says
Adorable!!!!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
just like you friend!
Stephanie @ Casa Watkins says
Super cute Kim! Love the side necklace hanger and how you used all the cute knobs. Pinning and sharing.
Kim at Hunt and Host says
Thanks Stephanie – It is a multi use piece for sure. I sincerely appreciate the shares
Lucy @ Patina Paradise says
What a great repurpose! I love anything with cubbies for storage and I love the knobs that you added.
Kim at Hunt and Host says
Cubbies make me happy too
Amy @ StowandtellU says
What a great save!! How lucky you were to salvage that crate from your friend’s junk pile. It looks so much better now and I love how you added the knobs for even more useful storage. I also like how you placed it on the wall in your closet, so it’s out of the way, but in such a handy place.
Kim at Hunt and Host says
The knobs are a big help and it is a little sad that only I see it, but it really does jazz up my closet 😉
randiag says
What a beautifully creative storage piece. Love it!!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
Thanks, It has really helped me to see all the cute cuffs I have!