Keeper of the Ear Bling

Okay, okay. I know I'm not hip enough to say "bling," but let's be real - "earring holder" just doesn't sound cool. Being the novice crafter that I am, I can't help but get excited over my latest project, even though it only took approximately 6 minutes to complete. (Baby steps, okay?)

As previously mentioned, I purchased all my supplies at Hobby Lobby. They include only:

• 8x10 picture frame
• 1/2 yard of lace (you don't need all of it, but I bought extra in case I accidentally tore it or wanted to use it for something else)
• Hot glue gun (I'm now a proud owner)
• Decorative plate holder

There were basically two steps, so to respect your intellect, I'll save you from the step-by-step photo tutorial. ;)  (Side rant: has anyone else ever been the teeniest bit offended when someone posts step-by-step directions to something that's common sense? Like when "measure ingredients" is its own step in a recipe. Gee, I was wondering what those random fractions next to the list of ingredients were for...)

First I disassembled the picture frame - all I used was the actual frame. Then I folded my piece of lace in half because I wanted it to be sturdy (if you can even use that word to describe lace), and I cut it to fit the frame. All I had to do then was hot glue it on the back and let it sit for a minute. I bought a pretty plate holder to make it stand up on my dresser. Pictures below...

The old one and new one. (See why I needed to update?
Neon had enough time to go out of style and come back in. I feel old.)

Displaying my bling, er, earrings.

The only thing that's not ideal is that the back of the plate holder puts pressure on the lace. I thought about finding something supportive to put on the back to support it and protect the lace, but  I haven't gotten around to implementing a solution.

Has anyone else tried their hand at one of these?

Jonathan says he hasn't and never will. What a man.

"I prefer to wear fierce animals."