Updated, DIY PROJECT: Jewelry Organiser

 

If you have been reading my blog for a while, you would know that I always have the intention to revamp this piece of baby here. Old post here.

I repainted the frame to fit in my new room..

Then I gathered some my black construction paper and used double sided tape as shown above.

Then I used a piece of "stiff" paper and smooth it out..

you can also get inspired from wendyslookbook here. (:

This is the final look of my jewelry organiser/accessories board

Board; ikea

Paper; any craft stores

What a mess

 

Look at what came in the post today! An accessories organiser. Though I do feel cheated, because I found a similar one at a much cheaper price at Daiso ! /Sniff.

Anyway, this is how the back looked like. Rows and rows of it. So you could actually use both front and back. Not too sure about the daiso one though.

 

These are the boxes I used to store my bangles before I found this baby. (:

I think it's neater this way, with the "dress". What do you think?

DIY: jewellery bowl

 

I bought this from ikea tampines. But somehow, I just can't find the direct link for this, sorry!

  

The paint that I'm gonna use, I bought them from artfriend.

 

Don't worry about the paint being not lasting, I've use both paint colours before, this is just one of them. This is the "couple" photo frame J and I made for each other last year. (:  

Photo frames are bought from Bangkok Chatuchak.

 

First layer, not dried yet. I would strongly recommend you to set some newspaper on first before you start painting, It could get messy. I didn't use any water to mix with the paint, but I did wet my paintbrush first to remove any colour stains from previous works. The finish looks very uneven due to the original colouring of the box. Refer on top.

 

I'm applying second layer, as you can see, the top half is darker than the bottom half (first layer). 

 

Second layer done.

I'm painting the inside of the box neon pink. Oh by the way, this pink paint glows in the dark, well, slightly. /insert disappointed face.

 

As you can see, compared with the blue paint, this is way much more uneven than the blue one. Reason? my guess is, in order for it to "glow" the extra chemicals they added in doesn't help with a "smooth finish". It kinda makes it look a little gloppy, but really, a few more layers would help. Well, I've evidence on top; refer to photo frame. 

 

This is how it looks like when it's dry. (second layer)

 

I'm using masking tape to tape the side. 

 

Because I'm going to stay painting on the borders as highlighted.

 

This is why I taped it. 

This is the fourth layer, I taped the inside part for the border painting.

 

The finished product!

 

The colour runs a little closer to this picture here instead of the above one.

The reason for choosing this pink paint for the interior of the box instead of the exterior, is because, I've worked with these paints before. I know that the finish for the pink one isn't as fantastic as the blue one. Since, this would be my jewellery box, I'm hoping that the jewellery inside will distract anyone from noticing the flaws. Also, it will be cool if it glows from inside right? 

A tip for you girls to keep your paint brushes longer, is to always clean your brushes right after you paint. Do not procrastinate! For me, I always wash it with water first, wipe off the excess water with tissue papers and leave it to air dry. This is probably not the proper procedure, but hey, at least I wash it, though you may want to google the actual procedure.

more about this inspiration: previous post

Home remedy:keeping your accessories longer

My ring organiser box. I love this colour.

 

Only two rings out of these collections are not treated with nail polish.

  

my poor board. 

 

I'm using this currently, instead of the daiso one which I had been using previously. I think they all work the same, as long as you use a clear nail polish and NOT top coats.

 

This is an up-close photo of how it looks like with nail polish on it. For this ring, I applied two rich layers, don't ask me why. Usually I use just one rich layer, but I guess this ring is special?  If you are not a fan of shiny finishes, you will probably not like this home remedy. This is just my own personal way of keeping my accessories longer, they might not work for you. #justsaying

This is how I organise my rings, my poor box getting a little overloaded, my necklace organiser board is also getting way overcrowded. I really need the new room soon. For now, my entire necklace collection will have to be cramped into one small board. ):

Also, this is how I take care of my accessories, I think, I might be getting those varnish for wood/metal material. This is what happen when you buy cheap accessories. So far, nail varnishes have served me well. But I feel, it won’t be long lasting, and eventually, like how it chipped off while on our nails, it will get chipped off while on my accessories. I don’t want them to rust. So, a little effort goes a long way. (: Do you have your own home remedy for this too? Do share with me!

inspirations: for my jewellery storage.

 

 

above images are all taken from Jen.

As you all know that, I'm preparing to move into my brother's room in June. So when I saw these, I couldn't resist, I have to do some researching. Prepare for heavy images ahead, so far, I've only search online for Ikea stuffs. I'm still doing my projects and whatnot, so these will do for now. I'll definitely move on to scouting around at daiso!

All images below are taken from Ikea.

 

 

DIOD glass 

 

I’m thinking of getting something similar to this, of course not blue, since I’ve yet to decide on my colour theme. This glass will have to be spacious enough for me to stick my hand in freely to get my accessories, otherwise narrow enough for me to use it as a stand for my bangles.

 

IDGRUND

 

I love how these looked like a set, the flat one can probably be used to store anything, the shorter one for me to throw stuffs like rings. The tall one will be a “bangle stand” perhaps? Oh, and I love to use charcoal colour for my furniture and decor.

 

IKEA 365

 

 

MALTID

 

I love these too! I will probably pair it with myndig below. (:

 

 MYNDIG 

 

also comes in these, MYNDIG side plate

 

ROMANTISK

 

TRIPP tin

If only these containers are shorter, I’ve yet to come up with ideas on how can I use these, but I just have a feeling that they will come in handy.

 

TRIVSAM

 

YNGAREN, it also comes in a pretty pink shade!

In my opinion, jewellery storage are just way overpriced, essentially, they are just fanciful ash trays and plates. With this idea in mind, I’ll probably search for hardware stores looking for cheap dinnerware. If they are not in my desired colours, I’ll just paint them over to suit my taste. (:

Updated: Ikea multi hanger

Previously, I hang my scarf like that, but I realised, there is another way which will look a hell lot neater! So there you go.

 

from ikea, Multi-use-hanger, $9sgd.

DIY PROJECT: accessories board

So, as you all know, I went ikea the other day.

This is how the "noticeboard" look in real life..

It also includes this, which I didn't use, but I suppose it's for you to hang the board with.

These are the transparent pins, which I love it! Reason being I didn't want to have different coloured pins sticking out from my accessories.

So these are the papers I found lying around my room.

1. Baby pink colored paper

2. Some patterned paper that sticks? I dunno what it's called. I think the picture would explain it better than me.

/ramble starts here

I decided to use these papers first, so as to keep the board clean. I mean, cork boards are not exactly the easiest thing to clean on earth. Plus, I THINK they do not handle moist well too. Also, the reason why I decided to randomly use any coloured paper first (I know it's a extra step) is because, I've yet to decide what colour should my new upcoming room's wall be. (I dunno why I'm explaining) Although, I've kinda decide, regardless of the wall colour, I'll use a white textured paper as a base. I might change my mind, thus the extra step!
/endsramble

Even using a A3 sized paper, it could not fill up the whole board. You may want to find a bigger piece of paper if you are considering getting the board from ikea.

You may want to skip the next two steps/pictures, if you are not particular with the paper alignment.

What I'm doing here is just making a mark on the paper, so that I'll know how much I should cut. If you are afraid you wouldn't be accurate, use a ruler to help you.

After I got the length, I basically used a pencil to mark the centre of the paper. I'm going to cut it in half, for the top piece and the bottom, as seen in the pictures below.. If you are able to cut straight lines without any help, you may skip this step too.

This is how it looks like after I pasted the top and bottom. Again, if you like this look better, you can stop at this step. For me, I'm doing this to protect the cork board, so I'm going to continue with the sides..

Same thing, making a mark, for the length.

For me to cut it straight instead of ugly jagged lines.

This is the finished product. I'm gonna go ahead and put my accessories on it.

Style 1

Style 2 (if you could see the difference) I prefer style 2, I feel it looks neater this way.

Obviously, you could tell, I'm gonna need more than just one organiser. But for now, my room is fully packed, I've yet to move into my new room. I haven't had the time to organise it better. blahblah /procrastinates further.