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DIY Jewelry Tray Using Old Scarves

0 · Jan 21, 2014 · Stephanie Gerber · 15 Comments

Old Scarf DIY Jewelry Tray | Hello Glow Every January I get the urge to purge my drawers and detox my closet. It’s the best time to get practical about the stuff you never wear instead of hoarding a bunch of ill-fitting clothes because they were trendy or you paid too much. But getting rid of old scarves? That’s another story. Most have sentimental history. And they’re so pretty and colorful! Instead of getting rid of the heap that had been stuffed in a drawer the entire year, I found a practical solution and turned them into jewelry trays.

DIY Jewelry Tray Supplies | Hello GlowSupplies needed:

  • Old scarves. Thin, filmy scarves work best
  • Wooden tray. If your kids got any Melissa & Doug toys for Christmas, then you’re in luck. All of their products seem to come with wooden trays that I never know what to do with. You can also get simple wooden trays from the craft store (and they’re cheap!).
  • Mod Podge + Brush
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Jewelry Organizer Wooden Tray | Hello Glow

Step 1

Coat the bottom and interior sides of the tray in Mod Podge.
Jewelry Organizer Wooden Tray | Hello Glow

Step 2

Lay the scarf into the tray. Starting from the center, press down and out to the sides to get it smooth.
DIY Jewelry Tray | Hello Glow

Step 3

I found it easier to let the inside dry before wrapping the scarf around the edges. Once the middle is dry you won’t be pulling the scarf and having to reposition so often to keep it smooth.

DIY Jewelry Tray Using Old Scarves | Hello Glow

Step 4

Paint the outside and the bottom of the tray with Mod Podge. Then wrap the scarf over the edge. You can Mod Podge the entire length of the scarf on the bottom or just do a section and then cut any excess scarf length after it dries.

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If your scarf is thicker (like this one below) you can cut and fold the edges and then Mod Podge the heck out of them.

DIY Jewelry Tray Using Old Scarves | Hello Glow

Now and I enjoy my scarves without feeling guilty about never wearing them. Whew!

Jewelry Tray from Old Scarf | Hello Glow

Do you like to clean and get organized at the beginning of the year? Let me know your organizing tricks!

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  1. Cleo says

    January 21, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    Amazing work, I’m so impressed

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  2. Nash Khan says

    January 21, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    Superb idea! 🙂

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  3. Claire @ Claire K Creations says

    January 21, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    Great idea Stephanie!
    I have that yellow necklace in orange and white 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

    January 21, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    Oh yes, I have a whole drawer stuffed full of scarves that I never wear. I need to make room for some new ones!

    Reply
    • gerbermom says

      January 23, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      I just did a major closet purge and it felt so good. Of course, now I want to go shopping!

      Reply
  5. Rachel | 52 Weeks Project says

    January 22, 2014 at 1:01 am

    These are beautiful! What a great idea Steph!

    Reply
  6. Virginia Fynes says

    January 22, 2014 at 6:01 am

    These look great, what a fabulous idea, there are so many beautiful scarves that you could use with unique patterns!

    Reply
  7. Beth says

    January 22, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Wow! that’s so clever. I have a million old scarves doing nothing. It’s a great use for a scarf that is stained or torn too.

    Reply
  8. Ginnie says

    January 22, 2014 at 7:02 pm

    This is such a great idea! I’m going to search through my scarves to find the perfect one:)

    Reply
  9. Trisha says

    January 24, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    Where can u buy that wooden base because it would be a great idea to display jewlery

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    • gerbermom says

      January 26, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      The octagonal one I got at Hobby Lobby – I think it was $1.99.

      Reply
  10. Samantha says

    February 3, 2014 at 10:02 am

    Love this.

    Reply
  11. Sue T says

    February 4, 2014 at 8:42 am

    Great idea! Fabric remnants would work too for those, like me, who don’t have lots of scarves.

    Reply
  12. DeeDee Buff says

    July 5, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    Great idea! Have lots of thin square scarves that belonged to my late Mother. My trays will be special to me.
    Thanks for the idea

    Reply
  13. Millie Chaparro says

    March 23, 2017 at 11:31 am

    Clever Idea. Never thought about it. I have scarfs and other fabrics that I’m not using.

    Reply

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