How to Organize Jewelry with a Corkboard

Organizing jewelry is no longer a messy hassle when you learn how to organize jewelry with a corkboard. When you store necklaces, bracelets and earrings in a jewelry box, it is hard to find what you need. There is a simple and affordable do-it-yourself solution that lets you arrange your bracelets and necklaces in a very decorative way. It is easy to put together, takes about an hour and costs under $20. Merely put a piece of cloth over a corkboard and add furniture tacks.

1. First: Cover corkboard

   First, cut a section of fabric to the proper size and affix it to the corkboard by draping it over the top and attaching it to the back. Use either small nails or a staple gun.

2. Second: Add tacks for hanging

   Next, put thumb tacks or furniture tacks into the front of the board. Furniture tacks are best, since they are a bit lengthier than thumb tacks, so you have more room to hang your jewelry. Set up the rows so that there is no overlapping of your necklaces. Alternate the rows so they are not directly underneath one another. Factor in how long your necklaces are when you are putting in the tacks.

3. Third: Decorate it

   Now add a colorful bit of ribbon to the corkboard for a little embellishment. Avoid anything overly fancy, since your necklaces themselves are decorative.

4. Fourth: Final steps

   Finally, attach a sawtooth picture hanger securely to the wooden frame of the corkboard. Sawtooth picture hangers are available at hardware stores or retailers like Walmart or Target. Now easily find your necklaces and bracelets without having to dig through a jewelry box.