diy wednesdays: earring holder

At some point during my Pinterest obsession, I stumbled upon a post in which a simple strainer was converted to an earring holder.  I can't quite recall where I saw the post, because the dummy in me did not repin it.  I did, however, manager to recreate what I saw and make myself a nice, colorful place to hang my earrings.

The process was so simple, even I could finish it before needed a nap.  I found one of these things (I don't even know the name - is that bad?) at the Salvation Army store.  It's basically like a flat strainer.  When I bought it, the thing was a really lovely olive green that probably belonged in the Brady's kitchen.  I washed it for good measure and then set about painting it.

Painting my new earring holder was probably the easiest part of the process.  I bought some turquoise spray paint at Lowe's and went to town.  Once it was dry, I hung it on a nail and inserted my earrings.  I will have to say, the one thing I'd do differently is I'd hang this on a hook rather than a nail.  It just might make things easier when you are taking your earrings on and off.

Enjoy organizing your favorite studs and hoops!