I’ve been long searching for the perfect jewelry hanger.  I have a lovely mirrored jewelry box but everything seems to end up a tangled mess if I use the hooks on its lid.  I’m lucky enough to have a walk in closet in my new apartment and wanted a pretty way to display my necklaces.

So, I made one.  And it was super cheap & easy – totally gets the job done.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Small Canvas (I used a 4″ x 12″ – you can get these at any craft store)
• Painter’s tape
• Acrylic Paint
• Cup Hooks
• 2 soda can tabs
• 2 small screws
• Hanging nails

I chose to do painted stripes on mine but you could decorate in any way you’d like.  I think decoupaged scrapbook paper or metallic polka dots would be fabulous!!

Step One:  Prep your canvas for painting – I taped off my stripes using 1″ thick painter’s tape

Step Two:  Paint Stripes – be sure to cover the sides of the canvas as well and use as many coats as needed to get even coverage

Step Three:  Once paint has dried, carefully peel off painter’s tape.

Step Four:  Mark how far apart you’d like your hooks.  I chose to do 1″ space between each screw, and used my stripes as guidelines.

Step Five:  Screw the cup hooks into the wooden frame of the canvas.  Mine went in very easily and I was able to do them all by hand.

Step Six:  Attach two soda tabs to the back of your jewelry hanger using a basic screw.  This will be the easiest way to hang and keep your jewelry hanger balanced.

Step Seven:  Hang up all of your pretties & enjoy!!