Sparkling Jewelry Organizer

This Sparkling Jewelry Organizer is a very special piece to me and I think it is great way to start the new year, sharing a bit of the past and getting organized for the new year. The Sparkling Jewelry Organizer was my very first project published in a print magazine. The magazine was Crafts ‘N Things. If not for this piece being picked up by the Editor Abby, I am not sure what I would be doing or if this website would even exist. This is the piece that jump started it all. I am often asked what my style is and I usually say I do not have one. Looking back 10 years later, I guess I do. This is still my favorite color combination, I love the mix of patterns and textures and I love the sparkle. This piece sums me up perfectly.

Materials for Sparkling Jewelry Organizer:

Bare Elements Shelley case 7-1/4″ tall
Assorted Blush Collection Papers
Assorted Flat Back Crystals, 6mm: red; blue; crystal
Lt. blue velvet ribbon, 3/8”

Tools

Crillon Stamp Set
ColorBox Chalk Ink Pads: Ice Blue; Warm Red; Dk. Brown; Creamy Brown
Adhesives: Zip Dry Paper Glue; Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive

Directions for Sparkling Jewelry Organizer:

STEP 1

Choose five coordinating paper for inside of box, one for exterior, one for band, and one for lid. Ink all inside and all inside and outside box edges and creases.

STEP 2

Trace lid on back of blue pattern paper; cut out. Use Warm Red ink to stamp image in center. Follow BeJeweler Pro manufacturer’s instructions to affix crystals to stamped design.

STEP 3

For lid sides, cut 5/8”x12” strip from blue patterned. Cut strip to fit each section length. Stamp image on four short rectangles and apply crystals in same way as Step 2.

STEP 4

For each tray, cut 1-5/8”x12” strip from a different patterned paper. Cut strip to fit each 1-1/2”- and 2-1/4”-long sections. (Note: Adjust strips accordingly where trays are attached.)

STEP 5

For exterior sides, cut 1-3/4”x7” and 2-1/4”x7” rectangles from floral print paper; glue. Repeat for inside, adjusting paper height for trays.

STEP 6

For front two pieces, cut two 1”x7” floral print strips; glue. Cut two 1-1/2”x12” strips from red patterned paper; join strips together in back and glue horizontally around box, trimming excess at front. Glue strips to box, 1-1/2” from bottom.

STEP 7

Use Fabri-Tac to glue velvet ribbon strips around red strip borders as shown. Tie green ribbon knots and trim loose ends. Use Fabri-Tac to glue knots to box front.

STEP 8

On exterior panels, affix crystals to flower centers as desired.

STEP 9

For tray cushions, trace lid on paper, adding 1/4” to each side for octagon template; cut out. For each cushion, cut two octagons from fabric. Sew right sides together, leaving open on one side for turning. Turn right side out through opening. Stuff; sew opening closed. Repeat to make four cushions.

Note

1. Ink paper edges as desired.

Sparkling Jewelry Organizer