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.
Supplies needed:
Supplies 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
Step 1
Coat the bottom and interior sides of the tray in Mod Podge.
Step 2
Lay the scarf into the tray. Starting from the center, press down and out to the sides to get it smooth.
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.
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.
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.
Now and I enjoy my scarves without feeling guilty about never wearing them. Whew!
Do you like to clean and get organized at the beginning of the year? Let me know your organizing tricks!
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Millie Chaparro says
Clever Idea. Never thought about it. I have scarfs and other fabrics that I’m not using.
DeeDee Buff says
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
Sue T says
Great idea! Fabric remnants would work too for those, like me, who don’t have lots of scarves.
Samantha says
Love this.
Trisha says
Where can u buy that wooden base because it would be a great idea to display jewlery
gerbermom says
The octagonal one I got at Hobby Lobby – I think it was $1.99.
Ginnie says
This is such a great idea! I’m going to search through my scarves to find the perfect one:)
Beth says
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.
Virginia Fynes says
These look great, what a fabulous idea, there are so many beautiful scarves that you could use with unique patterns!
Rachel | 52 Weeks Project says
These are beautiful! What a great idea Steph!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
Oh yes, I have a whole drawer stuffed full of scarves that I never wear. I need to make room for some new ones!
gerbermom says
I just did a major closet purge and it felt so good. Of course, now I want to go shopping!
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
Great idea Stephanie!
I have that yellow necklace in orange and white 🙂
Nash Khan says
Superb idea! 🙂
Cleo says
Amazing work, I’m so impressed