Saturday, October 11, 2008

Happy Pink Saturday~More New Jewelry

I just got back from a craft night with the girls. (That's my mess above). It was a craft till you drop (Drop being midnight for us old folks). I did my jewelry for the show & completed another batch of cool stuff. I have a couple of new pink ones to show for today. The pictures aren't great, as I just took them in the dark. I'll make sure to post better pictures later on today after soccer with the boys. I also finished the frame project I started last week. I need to take that picture, too, so check back.
Remember to visit Beverly, our wonderful host, to see who else is participating this week. I just love Pink Saturday!
REVISIONS:
Here are the pictures I promised. The background is an adorable window panel I got from Target. I'm going to use it as a table cloth for my display. It's pink damask with chandeliers. I was squealing with delight when I saw it.

Also is the frame I promised with the corkboard & some jewelry on it. I'm not loving it yet. I need to find a simple patterned fabric for the background. I don't want it to compete with the jewelry.

Anyways, here are the steps to make your own jewelry holder/display.

  • Supplies: frames, spray paint (primer & color of choice), cork by the roll, decorative fabric/paper or stencils
  • Buy a frame, any frame... cheap (Wal-Mart, Dollar Store, Goodwill). Take all the guts out (glass, backing)
  • Prime the surface. This comes in super easy spray paint. My frames were originally black, so it took a few coats to get the coverage I wanted.
  • Select the color you want to color your frame & spray away! I love the glossy look so that's what I picked. If you can only find matte, you can use a clear glossy coat to finish.
  • Buy cork by the roll (available at home improvement stores Lowes & Home Depot). I traced the backing to get the measurment of the cork. Place the cork on the backing & put them back in place. Ta Da :)


16 comments:

Gabriela said...

Happy Pink Saturday!

Lovely PINK bracelet!

~ Gabriela ~

SmilingSally said...

Thanks for the display idea. I'm giving away 3 free books, so be sure to stop by. Happy Pink Saturday!

Anonymous said...

Happy Pink Saturday, Nerissa.

The bracelet is just beautiful, and I love the damask fabric design, too. I can't wait to see how you finish your display.

Kathy said...

Beautiful old jewelry pieces! i have a weakness for it too.
Happy Pink Saturday...Kathy

Kim said...

What lovely pieces of jewelry you have created. They are beautiful.

Happy Pink Saturday!!

Bobbi Jo Nichols said...

Narissa,
The jewelry is so pretty. You are very talented. Happy Pink Saturday! Hugs, Bobbi Jo-AZ

gbloom studio said...

Happy Pink Saturday Narissa!
Thank you for visiting my blog. Your jewelry is so beautiful! You are so talented! I will add you to my links.
Smiles,
Gina

imjacobsmom said...

Your jewelry is very pretty! Your display frame is coming along nicely. Crafting 'til you drop is my kinda crafting! ~ Happy Pink Saturday! ~ Robyn

Jenny said...

I am loving your jewelry! It is very similar to the stuff I make! So much fun to recycle old "usless" stuff into new things that ladies love!! See ya around!

Katie said...

Seeing that table just makes a crafter want to dig right in! Good job!

KatCollects said...

What a fun night and you make beautiful jewelry. Your display borad turned out great. The aqua bracelet in the post below, Oh My gosh I adore it!!! Sooo pretty. I hope you are having a great weekend.
Kathy

One Knit One Purl said...

Happy Pink Saturday.

Thank you for your comment about my little Scottie-Poo.

Happy Harvest Moon!

Susan

Anonymous said...

Oh!! Wow!! All these designs and color of jewelry is looking so pretty...

Virginia said...

Beautiful old jewelry pieces!
Happy belated Pink Saturday!
Blessings, Virginia

Stephanie Suzanne Designs said...

Happy belated Pink Saturday, Nerissa! I love your jewelry. I use the plain bulletin boards in different sizes and wrap fabric around them and staple it in place. Makes a great backdrop for photography.

Have a grand PINK week!
Stephanie
Queen of Dreamsz

Margie said...

I love the bracelet! It's so pretty! I'm still trying to get around to all the *pink* posts!

Have a lovely week!
Margie :)