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September 12, 2014 by Bre

DIY Earring Organizer Made from a Kitchen Gadget

Hi, friends-

If you’ve been following my blog for any amount of time at all, you know that I have a deep love for Dollar Tree.  I find the BEST things there, and of course they’re always things that I never knew I needed before.

Things like this splatter screen that I found in the kitchen section.

Dollar Tree splatter screen to earring organizer. {Average But Inspired}
What in the world do you do with this thing in the kitchen?  It has a mesh screen, so I don’t really understand how it’s supposed to prevent splattering, but whatever – I didn’t buy it for the kitchen anyway.
Nope.  From the second I laid eyes on it, I thought EARRING ORGANIZER!
See, I have a collection of some awesome dangle earrings that I used to wear on nights out.  Since my nights out now usually consist of “Kids Eat Free Night” at [insert local brewpub name here], I don’t wear my fun earrings all that much anymore.  They sit in my jewelry box and tangle themselves up with my more practical earrings, which is super annoying.
So, I decided they need to be segregated and I made this special place for them – all from my Dollar Tree splatter screen!
Dollar Tree splatter screen to earring organizer. {Average But Inspired}
Easiest project EVER.  I know I’ve said it before, but this time it is the truth.  All you need is:
  • splatter screen
  • spray paint
  • ribbon
Step One
Spray paint your splatter screen.  (Learn from my mistake – make sure the screen part isn’t touching whatever you’re painting on, as the paint may pool and form smudges on your screen.)
Step Two
Add some ribbon to the top of the splatter screen for a cute touch.
Step Three

Put your earrings through the mesh and hang up your new earring organizer.

Dollar Tree splatter screen to earring organizer. {Average But Inspired}
SEE?  I told you it was the easiest project ever.
Dollar Tree splatter screen to earring organizer. {Average But Inspired}
– Bre
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Comments

  1. making it in the mountains says

    September 12, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    SUCH a cute idea! Love that you spray painted it too! BRILLIANT!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 20, 2014 at 11:53 am

      Thank you, Kristi! Well, as you know, bloggers are required to spray paint everything, so it was a given. 🙂

  2. Breanna Bertolini says

    September 12, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    SO easy and SO cute!! You rocked it 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 20, 2014 at 11:53 am

      Thanks, lady!

  3. Jennifer - The Deliberate Mom says

    September 12, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    What a brilliant and cute idea! Thanks so much for sharing!
    xoxo

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 20, 2014 at 11:53 am

      Hi, Jennifer – thank you so much! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

  4. Selene @ Restoration Beauty says

    September 12, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    Very cute and creative!!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 20, 2014 at 11:54 am

      Thank you, Selene! Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂

  5. Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    September 14, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    Love this idea! Super easy, cute, and functional!
    Thanks so much for sharing on Show-Licious!
    ~ Ashley

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 20, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Thanks, Ashley! Have a great weekend!

  6. Jennifer Dawn Oliver Shelton says

    September 18, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    What a cute idea! I’d love for you to share this at my weekly link party! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2014/09/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-108.html Hope to see you there!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 20, 2014 at 11:51 am

      Hi, Jennifer – thank you for your note and for the invitation to your link party! I am going to check it out! Have a wonderful weekend.

  7. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

    September 18, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    Seriously such a genius idea! I so need to make one of these, my earring look like a hornets nest right now!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 20, 2014 at 11:50 am

      Hi, Krista – thank you! It really has been great for keeping them together as a pair and untangled. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for your note!

  8. Tanya says

    September 20, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    I need this SO MUCH!! What a fantastic idea!

    Hopping over from Wake-Up Wednesdays. I am a co-host at the party and would like to thank you for joining us!

    -Tanya
    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 21, 2014 at 7:56 am

      Hi, Tanya! Thank you very much! You ladies have a great party and I appreciate you taking time to leave me a nice note. Have a great rest of your weekend!

  9. Chelsea | Mommie and Wee says

    September 21, 2014 at 9:39 am

    This is super cute! And I agree, I don’t think it would do a very good job decreasing splatters… Thanks for linking up with me and my lovely co-hosts at Pin Worthy Wednesday! I’ve pinned your post!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 22, 2014 at 8:51 am

      Hi Chelsea! Thank you!!! I appreciate your sweet note and that you pinned it! Have a great day!

  10. Emily says

    September 21, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    Great idea! A much better solution then being tangled in a jewelry box. Thanks for sharing with us at Your Designs This Time.
    Emily & Erin
    elizabethjoandesigns.com

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 22, 2014 at 8:52 am

      Hi, ladies – thank you!! I appreciate your kind note and am always glad to link at your great party! Have a great day.

  11. Amber says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:23 am

    SO creative!

    Thanks for linking up to YDTT! Featuring this great idea today! 🙂 Happy Monday!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 22, 2014 at 8:54 am

      Hi, Amber! You are too sweet! Thanks so much for the feature – I really appreciate it!!

  12. lisa at mabey she made it says

    September 23, 2014 at 9:26 am

    I love this idea! I’m featuring you today at Mabey She Made It

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 25, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      Hi, Lisa! Thank you so much! Sorry I missed the party this week – I will be linking up next week. I appreciate the feature!!

  13. Michelle D. says

    September 16, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    I love this idea! But the screens actually do work pretty well to prevent splatters. Only problem is, mine rusted pretty quickly due to moisture build-up, and then when that moisture leaked into my spaghetti sauce, I ended up with metal-flavored sauce!

    Reply
  14. Carolyn says

    September 19, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    I just found you today and I love you already! I have found several ideas in a short time.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 26, 2017 at 4:22 pm

      Hi, Carolyn! YAY!! You have no idea how happy this note makes me! 🙂 Thank you so much for looking around and for leaving me this note. Enjoy the rest of your day!

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