Friday, April 29, 2011

{DYI Jewelry Box} Gift it -or- keep it for yourself!

Jamie... Jamie's husband and three kids are the most amazing influences in her life - they are her rock, and make her laugh everyday! Creating! This one word shapes up a life that has been shaped by designing, drawing and crafting. Jamie began creating jewelry in the evenings and selling pieces to boutiques to make a little extra money. Her dream came true when she took a leap of faith and started designing full time. 
Shadow boxes are no longer just for hanging collectables in...  Here's a fun new way to display your jewels!!!


Project Materials:
Shadow Box (with a pre-existing backing)
Fabric of choice
Spray Paint Color of choice
Screw Driver
Masking Tape
Hot Glue Gun


{1}Shadow boxes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and prices, so pick one that works best for the space you intend on keeping it and your budget. (I found mine for $10!)


{2}Remove screws, hinges, and inside cardboard backing. Mask off both sides of  the glass with masking tape. Now you're ready to spray paint your jewelry box!


{3}While your jewelry box is drying, get your fabric of choice ready. Cut your fabric to fit your cardboard backing. Don't forget to leave enough material on all sides to glue down on the reverse side.



{4}Using a hot glue gun, run glue down the edges of the reverse side. Immediately pull the fabric tight and press it down onto the hot glue.



{5}Once your Shadow box is dry screw the hinges back on and place your fabric backing inside the box. You're ready to put your jewelry in!!!!



{6}This design is created to lay on a flat surface vs hanging it on a wall, so display options are unlimited! For those with a lot of jewelry, find shadow boxes that will stack (in a pyramid shape) giving each type of jewelry it's own box and create a pyramid of color!

[editor's note: MMMM...YES PULLEASE... I will take each Bohemian Jones piece in the example..wowsa... mommy like!]


{A giveaway with a purpose!}
My giveaway this feature is connected to the "Thew Family's Uganda Adoption". Bohemian Jones has teamed up with the Thew Family in their efforts to raise $30,000 in their journey to adopt a deserving baby in Uganda, Africa!  There are now TWO Bohemian Jones pieces up for grabs with your generous $5 donation to Baby Thew's adoption! Read more about the Thew Family on their blog at the link provided below!




To donate and be entered into the giveaway, click here: http://maryandnathanthew.blogspot.com/

Both winners will be announced on Bohemian Jones Facebook page on Sunday, May 1st!


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