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{Dartboard Cabinet Jewelry Organizer a DIY}

Hey Rags to Stitches friends!  I am so excited to share my first DIY contributor post here with you today.   This is one of my very favorite types of projects…re-purposing a thrift store find into something pretty and functional!

I picked up this bad boy dart board cabinet a few months ago for $2.  I actually think it was really cool “as is” and originally bought it for my mister’s office to use as quirky man decor or even for some stress relieving dart games. Then one day I thought…a jewelry cabinet for me!!  He didn’t mind.  He is used to it 😉  Here is a quick before and after:

What I did…

I started by removing all insides and giving the wood a light sanding.  I then gave it a quick coat of paint that I had on hand.  I used Martha Stewart’s Flagstone.  *TIP:  I love using the little tester paints for small projects like this.  They are the perfect amount, easy to handle, and just a few bucks!  I was going for a more aged appearance so I left some of the wood showing through and welcomed any imperfections.  If you want a more polished look,  a bit more sanding and a few coats of paint or spray paint is the way to go.

Next, I measured up the doors about half way, marked where I wanted my knobs and drilled little holes.  Adding cute knobs to pieces like this is a easy way to add a lot of character.  These are from Hobby Lobby. They have a great selection of unique knobs and they go 50% off all of the time!  Check out thrift and antique stores or garage sales for fun knobs too.
Now for the fun part! I gathered up more little knobs, a doily, lace trim and vintage tart tins to attach inside and hang my jewelry on.  I used knobs out of my collection {I am a collector of many things…it’s a problem :)} and a couple new ones from Hobby Lobby.  You could use basic wood pegs, tea cup hooks or even just nails if you wanted.  Instead of the doily, ribbon or twine would work as well.  I wanted an eclectic vintage-y feel, so with mine I added in a bunch of different items to achieve that look. I also decided to stick in a $0.50 vintage thrift store mirror for added interest and functionality.
Next, I made a quick placement of where my knobs and hooks would go.  In order to make this completely useful, it’s important to think about the jewelry you have and the different varieties, lengths and sizes. I placed the mirror first and then measured and marked around it.  You know what they say…’measure twice, drill once’. (maybe it’s measure twice, cut once, but same concept right?) I have to admit, I am usually a ‘measure never, drill fifty’ gal, but taking the time to measure always saves me time and frustration in the end.  *I also, made sure everything lined up ok so the doors can shut without anything hitting.  I drilled holes for the knobs, screwed in the hooks, nailed in my tart tins, and attached my lace and doily with upholstery tacks.
And we’re done!  After a couple hours and spending literally under $15, I have a totally custom jewelry cabinet.  So do I love it? Yes!  My sister is already trying to “inherit” it… I guess I need to hunt down some more cabinets for Christmas gifts.
I love sharing projects like this to get your creative juices flowing and to think outside the box.  Things don’t always have to be used as intended and you can give a new purpose to something that might otherwise be discarded.  Plus, it’s recycling so we are kind of like helping save the earth, right? Hopefully this will spark an idea of something you could use for your own custom jewelry storage that fits your needs and style.

Krista is the author of The Gathering Place Design

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  1. Kate says

    This is a beautiful project! It turned out so well, I love the eclectic knobs and lace. Thanks for sharing.

    Kate
    Something Ivory

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  3. Michaela {au naturel design} says

    I love the finished look. I’d definitely be on the hunt for more pieces. Classic woodwork is always amazing as it or upgraded. Best of luck.

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