I like necklaces. I wear one every day. I have a lot. They hung from door knobs… over hooks…
and hangers everywhere. The problem: Organizing them.
Now I have no more hassle with tangled necklaces and bracelets! This perfect, DIY wall-mounted necklace jewelry organizer keeps every piece handy and it looks great too!
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This is before, an unorganized mess as I tried to keep my necklaces from tangling. This organization system was not working.
The solution:
How to make a necklace and jewelry organizer shelf
I made a two-tier shelf to hang all of those necklaces to keep them from tangling and for easy access.
My husband found a few pieces of wood trim in the garage and cut them to 40-inch lengths and nailed them together. This simple design provided two levels to hang many necklaces in a small space and still keep them separated. A little sanding a couple coats of primer and paint and it is ready to add hooks.
I found large white upholstery nails and nailed them about an inch apart across most of the shelf and a little further apart at the opposite end for wider bracelets.
A place for everything
My board used exactly 100 tacks (4 boxes of 25).
Now, a place for everything and everything in its place! After dressing I can see what I have and what works with the outfit I am wearing. I simply lift it off of the nail hook and then at the end of the day it is a cinch to replace it. Always organized. 
Best of all, the necklace jewelry organizer takes up very little space. I intended to hang this on a wall in my walk-in closet but thought it pretty enough to display in my dressing area with my necklaces right at my fingertips.
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Oh my gosh I love all this necklaces! They are perfect for my friends for Christmas present!! So sweet…
I’ve been looking at a lot of ideas like this and I like yours best! Just wondering how you attached it to the wall so cleanly. Advice is appreciated! Thank you!
Hi Alyssa,
We attached the jewelry organizer shelf to the wall first by drilling two holes (3/16″ by 1/2″ deep) in the back of the top board of shelf (3″ in from each edge) with an upward angle toward the top of the shelf. Measure the exact distance between the center of the holes. Using 2 2-1/2″ finishing nails to hang the shelf by nailing the first nail in the wall in a downward angle to correspond to the upward angle of the hole keeping 1/2″ of the nail exposed. With the distance you measured between the holes, nail the second nail that distance from the first nail at the same downward angle. Take the shelf and place on the wall by hanging on the nails. That is how we made it flush to the wall. Enjoy.
Thanks so much for your visit,
Lorraine
This is a lil of topic, but how are those plates staying put? Did you stick them to the wall?
This is great! I got a great spot for it, just need to get it made. I'm thinking of a thicker bottom with eye hooks for my earrings
Thank you so much for the idea
Your creative project was a superstar in my round-up today! Thanks so much for the inspiration. Here it is if you want to check it out: 25 Creative Solutions to Necklace Organization.
Cheers!
Lauren
The Thinking Closet
The longest nails I can find are less than an inch. I am concerned that the nails will become loose after a bit of use. What have you found?
I LOVE this so much that you inspired me to make on too. I've blogged about mine and added a link back to your page as my inspiration. I hope you'll check it out. thanks for sharing your wonderful idea!!
This is really a cute idea. Having somewhere pretty to store your pretty things makes them all the more enjoyable.
I did want to let you know that your post has been stolen and published here. https://interests11.blogspot.com/2012/03/necklacejewelry-organizer.html
Most of the content on this blog seems to be stolen and I wanted to let some of the authors know. I stumbled across it through Pinterest this morning and recognized lots of the projects on the site.
Take care and have a good day!
I saw this on Pinterest – I love it! Also, I want your dressing area!!
Happy Friday!
Laura
I saw this on Pinterest, I love it!
I love it and it looks great too. Functional and beautiful. Imma gonna maka me one
Thank you for sharing…
~ Lisa ~
@Happily Married: We drilled two holes(diagonal upward)in the back and hung on nails.
How did you hang it on the wall?
Such a great idea. You are right, it looks perfect in your dressing area by your vanity! Happy New Year!
Thanks for linking up! Glad to have you! ~Jen @ http://www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com
This is rather impressive…both the amount of necklaces you own, and the organizer! Necessity is the mother of invention! I'd be thrilled to have you come down and link up to the Head to Head Showdown, going on right now at http://www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com
~Jen
…definitely inspired me to make something similar! thank you!!!
I love this! I found it on Pinterest. I think I'll make this for my mom for Christmas!
Gorgeous. I organized mine in an old picture frame and posted about it. It is like artwork that I love to look at every day.
Love it!
I love your idea. I think my daughter and I both need one.
Wondrous idea! I have mine hanging on mirrors, slung around vases, and in jewelry boxes, but that would make it much easier.
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Thanks for posting and Happy Memorial Day.
Tina
https://sweetfloweret.blogspot.com
Love this idea…may have to steal it. LOL
Hugs~
This idea is so much more practical than what I have going now, which is basically an over-crowded cork board. I will have to give this a try, especially since I've been adding tons of new necklaces to my site that I want to make!
Maggie
http://www.AllFreeBeadedJewelry.com
What a beautiful way to contain it all! Pretty pretty!
Love it!!! Very creative and beautiful to look at!!! Oh and it makes me want to run out and buy some new necklaces!!
What a fabulous idea. And so simple. It turned out well, and actually very artfully done. Looks fantastic. Ohhhhhhhhh, and I won't even begin to leave a comment about all your pretty necklaces…..just call me jealous.
My necklaces looks like your before (probably more tangled) what a clever idea and easy enough that I think I can do it. Keep thoses ideas coming.
That looks AWESOME!! And I LOVE your dressing area, SO pretty
Wow. that is so great. I need the same thing!
I have a linky party today. Would love it if you'd add this organizer!
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Thanks for considering!
Tina
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You are amazing!And that organizer is beautiful! Blessing!
that was a great idea and it looks fantastic. I always used to have my necklaces in a small jewelry box and they would end up one big tangled mess
Thank you for your kind comment, mom says I have good manners for a terrier
Thats a very good idea you have I don't wear necklaces being a dog an all, but I have a large collection of bandannys, say hi to Raider for me.
Have a good week
See Yea George xxx
This is exactly what I need! I am going to show this to my husband and we will build it together. Thank you for yet another great idea! Yours looks so good in your white room.
Love it! What a clever idea and it does look very pretty. Thank you for sharing.
Great idea! What a beautiful "dressing area!"
Love, Lorraine
That is genius!!!! I want one
Your necklace organizer is a wonderful idea ~ you are so creative! Your dressing area is so pretty and the display looks right at home hanging in it.
This is a great idea and the whole dressing area is lovely.
What a great idea! Beautiful dressing area!
I am thinking that's one of those expressions that we're known for by our kids. Mine is …5.00 is 5.00 or whatever dollar amount. Trying to teach the value of a dollar.
What a unique Idea, and so pretty, It is to pretty to hang in a closet, your dressing area is beautiful. Great job!
Sue
Finally!!!! I have been trying to find a stylish solution for storing my necklaces. This is fantastic. It's practical and beautiful. Love it. It's going on my list of things to make. Kylie
That is excellent. I have the same problem, will need to see if I can do the same. Thanks for sharing. Now can you invent something to organise my earrings? lol!
That is very pretty and really a great idea! I always notice your pretty necklaces in your photos. I hope yesterday was a big success for you – can't wait to hear about it!
Absolutely beautiful! And so is your dressing area!