My personal manifesto: When I need something, I think first, can I make it instead of just going out and buying it? Here is an example. I have been acquiring quite a few rings lately and they are not stored in an organized way. My first thought is- go out and buy a ring storage box. But then I stop myself and say, "can I make it?" and yes I can! I look around all my saved treasures, the things I fall in love with and keep with the thought, "I can use that for something." Well that day has come baby! I have tons of cigar boxes, both cardboard and wood. I can't help myself I am nuts for boxes. And I have tons of wool felted sweaters, but you already know that! So here is what I did:
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I went to the stashes and pulled out one pretty blue and gold cigar box and a coordinating blue wool felted sweater. This one was pretty thick so it worked well. I think if you were using a thinner sweater you could fuse two layers together to thicken them.
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I then cut pieces of the sweater the width of the inside of the box.
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I accordion folded each section at about one inch and hot glued the folds on the underside and ends.
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Ta-da! One ring display box. An added feature of this little creation is that it is a bit of "covert ops". Who would ever think of looking for jewelry in a cigar box? Certainly not as obvious a choice a standard jewelry box for su
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Penny F. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:23:23 +0000
I swear I saw a version of this that had to do with a high heel shoe.. low and behold I cannot find it anywhere so I will have to try and make myself one! When I do I will have to post it! I need something to store my rings even if I end up doing just a box...
flyspanish Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:05:31 +0000
Thank you for this idea! I was looking for a way to organize my rings, and I didn't think about using fabric. I did the "lazy version "of this (I just folded the fabric and didn't stick it), and it's just what I need.
Essex Debs Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:14:38 +0000
Newbie swap request I'm making one :0)
PienderZ Sat, 15 May 2010 07:06:10 +0000
I love this ringstoragebox! I thought about how to make a box for rings I was going to sell. I have a little clothing/accessoire line. this is the best idea ever!
Kasey Kasket Sun, 09 May 2010 17:26:29 +0000
I need to make one of these for my body jewelry!
Blaza1141 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:46:07 +0000
Great idea!
mypinkrainbow Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:31:10 +0000
you are fabulous
Janie R. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:52:45 +0000
Love it!! I too, have tons of things waiting for me to use. This is a nice project for me to use some of those felted sweaters I have been sacing. Thanks for the how-to.
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