First mission accomplished!

IT. IS. ALIVE!

My jewelry display is complete, and I'm actually proud of this one.  It's a great look, and my jewelry collection is thoroughly sorted through.  The previous display was tucked in a cabinet and never saw the light of day.  That very feeble attempt sits to the left.  Poor earrings. :(

The finished product looks pretty crazy, but it is way better with stuff on it.  I ended up moving the silver hooks to the lower halves of the black parts.  It works better so that the hoops don't cover so much of the mesh.  Also, if you're attempting this, do not buy a cheap frame! This one started splitting when I screwed the hooks in to a pilot hole that wasn't quite long enough.

Also, the cork sheets are doubled.  One didn't hold a stud earring too well, but two was just perfect.

And to your left, a charming little bracelet the boyfriend made me!  The lightning bolt Munny zipper pull is my personal addition.  To the right are my rings, bracelets, and make up brushes in a couple gelato containers that once held delicious frozen eats.  The smaller brown container holds my little navel piercings. ;]  And there ends my short career as a tour guide.

Fin.

Status report. Or lack thereof.

Staple gun, check! Frame, check! Cork sheets and plastic mesh, check! ...Season 1 of How I Met Your Mother, check!

Alright, so I have everything gathered up.  I literally have all my jewelry, the frame, the materials, and the staple gun stashed in a box downstairs that used to hold a couple pairs of super cute boots. :D I'll get rolling on the project tomorrow, but I've got an interview in the morning. Excited!

Idea, meet life.

I've been toying with the idea of organizing the jewelry I've collected over the years in one single apparatus.  Much easier said than done.  My first attempt consisted of a plastic mesh found at Michael's in the same aisle as those boxed latch hook projects.  I attached a sheet of those to a cabinet where I also store my scarves, hats, and gloves, but it doesn't look appealing, nor do I actually use it.  Dangling earrings hang on it just fine, but stud earrings are a pain to remove and attach.  I have a few necklaces hanging on the hooks at the top, but it's nothing impressive.  I can't even think of including pictures at the moment because it's simply too plain.

So! This next attempt is going to include some prettier aspects so as to encourage me to display it and keep it neat.  I perused the web for a few ideas and am planning on combining several smaller projects for one larger jewelry display.  Super excited for this, but acquiring all the tools has proven tricky.  Without power tools of my own, I have to hunt down a staple gun.  I plan on trading my bf a can of spam for his.  ;]  Next is a frame, probably to be found at discounted price.  I'm also going to need cork for stud earring storage, several smaller hooks to use for necklaces, and maybe paint and the like for the frame.

Also, I am officially setting a deadline.  I have until midnight on Saturday to have this thing hung and organized.  If I fail this mission, well, I fail.  At the very least, a deadline will motivate me enough to get it done.