DIY Necklace Holder (Sophisticated Organization!)

I've experienced problems in the past with my necklaces knotting together in my jewelry box. With this simple DIY necklace holder, I've not only created a beautiful wall display, but a way to keep my necklaces organized! 

Here is what you'll need:

1 Old picture frame (You can find inexpensive, decorative frames at thrift shops!)

4 Champagne corks (Maybe your parents have some hanging around? ;-)

4 Screws

Rotary cutting blade

Foam board

Cotton batting

Fabric 

Paper stapler  

Staple gun

Ribbon to hang frame (Needs to be wide)

1. Trace inside of frame on foam board with a pen. Take a look at the back side of the frame. You will have to allow for some room around the perimeter before you cut so your board will fit snugly.

2. Use your rotary blade to make your cut out. Cut a matching piece of batting to fit over the foam board. Then, cut the fabric giving yourself some extra room so it can fold over the board's backside.

3. Place batting on top of board and then place face down on fabric. Pull the fabric tightly and staple with paper stapler on the back side.

4. Mark on the backside of the board where you want the CENTER of your corks to go. Place screw on back side marking and drive through slowly with a screwdriver until exposed on the front side. Press center of the cork's bottom to screw and continue until secure. (The cork will tuft the fabric, adding a nice touch!)

5. Fit your cut your fabric covered foam board into the frame. When the size of the board is cut correctly, it should fit snugly with no concern of it popping out. If desired, take staple gun and staple frame's backside inner edge at an angle for extra    security. This is similar to how custom framing is 

done to secure a picture. 

6. Take ribbon and tie ends into a square knot bow (right over left, left over right!) giving the ribbon enough slack to hang the frame the desired distance. Find the center opposite of the bow on the ribbon. Use a thumb-tack to position the ribbon on the center-back of the frame. Stretch the ribbon to each top corner and thumb-tack. If your ribbon has a right/wrong side, be sure to position and fold to expose the right side when it hangs. Use a staple gun to secure ribbon along the edge. Done!