A fabulous tutorial on repurposing/upcycling
Vintage Frames into Ring Display cases!
Gorgeous right? I just loved to see ALL my rings in one place!
Vintage Frames into Ring Display cases!
Gorgeous right? I just loved to see ALL my rings in one place!
Start with some empty frames.
I've been fortunate enough to pick up frames at yard sales
and thrift stores for under dollars...
so essentially these can be pretty cheap!
Paint, glaze, style anyway you like!
I've been fortunate enough to pick up frames at yard sales
and thrift stores for under dollars...
so essentially these can be pretty cheap!
Paint, glaze, style anyway you like!
You will need old towels...the thicker the better...but it doesn't really matter.
And some black velvet.
(you could use whatever material you have sitting around, but I
think velvet helps the rings to stay in place a little better--
plus it looks so sophisticated!)
And some black velvet.
(you could use whatever material you have sitting around, but I
think velvet helps the rings to stay in place a little better--
plus it looks so sophisticated!)
You will need a piece of cardboard to fit a
little larger than the opening of the frame.
I used cereal box type cardboard...kind of flimsy.
Now, measurements will be different based on your
frame size and the thickness of the towel.
My frame's opening is 5 by 7.
(it can hold about 20-22 rings)
But start by rolling your towel tightly until it is at least
1 inch in diameter, up to 1.5 inches.
If the rolls are too small, your rings wont stay put.
If they are too big...it's plain weird!
Mine are about 5 inches by 8 inches...
little larger than the opening of the frame.
I used cereal box type cardboard...kind of flimsy.

Now, measurements will be different based on your
frame size and the thickness of the towel.
My frame's opening is 5 by 7.
(it can hold about 20-22 rings)
But start by rolling your towel tightly until it is at least
1 inch in diameter, up to 1.5 inches.
If the rolls are too small, your rings wont stay put.
If they are too big...it's plain weird!
Mine are about 5 inches by 8 inches...
And they make nice sized rolls...I trimmed the edges
of the rolls before gluing them down...
so they were uniform size and fit the frame.
of the rolls before gluing them down...
so they were uniform size and fit the frame.
And 6 rolls fit perfectly into my frame...
Okay, use a strip of hot glue across each roll
and glue onto your cardboard.
and glue onto your cardboard.
The velvet will weave in and out of the rolls...
with hot glue securing it to the cardboard as well.
with hot glue securing it to the cardboard as well.
{Sorry for the lack of pics here}
Spread apart your glued rolls and run some hot glue on the cardboard.
Spread apart your glued rolls and run some hot glue on the cardboard.
Should look like this from the side
Put a dab of hot glue on the end of each roll and flatten
the velvet down on the cardboard so it will fit in the frame.
Glue the cardboard securely in to the frame!
And then, mass produce! These are great gifts!
Keep in mind for Christmas!
I just hung mine up on the wall tonight! Pics to come in the future!
This pink one has an easel back! Perfect nightstand display!
These are mostly costume and cocktail type rings...
I would keep the expensive jewelry out of sight just for safety's sake.
(not like I have any)
I would keep the expensive jewelry out of sight just for safety's sake.
(not like I have any)
Good idea! This looks simple enough. I need some way to store my jewelry, so I'll be trying this soon!
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DeleteThis is such a great idea! They look so elegant!
ReplyDeleteI think I need to get some velvet now! Love this idea... thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have to know what these colors are! The blu and pink are stunning
ReplyDeleteNat I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea!! So gorgeous - your rings too! :)
ReplyDelete~Steph @ Silver Boxes
This is a great idea! Plus, you gave such fabulous instructions.
ReplyDeleteWould you consider linking this up at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there!
These are so cute! I love the ornate frames. I'd love for you to share this and anything else you'd like at my link party. http://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com/2012/07/terrific-tuesdays-24.html
ReplyDeleteRachel
What a cute idea, they look great! I have some friends who make and sell jewelry, and that would be such a fun way to display stuff at art fairs etc. besides being a great way to organize it in your house :-) Thanks for linking this up to The Fun In Functional!
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome idea!I'm pinning this up for to make one for myself soon. Thanks for sharing! :D
ReplyDeleteI would love it if you link up this tutorial at my link party this Saturday, at my blog www.believeninspire.wordpress.com :)
Javeriya
You're very creative! I'm going to share this post of yours to my friend who is collecting huge vintage art deco rings. That would be so lovely.
ReplyDeleteAwsome! Will def try this!!! Thank you :)
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