Pin It & Spin it: Framed Ring Holder

Confession:  I'm terrrible at keeping track of jewelry.  I don't wear it often and when I do I have a bad habit of taking it off and laying it down where ever I happen to be at the moment.  You'd think I'd be more careful with my engagement ring; the symbol of my love and promise to spend the rest of my life with my one true love.

 {ahem}

Thom's constantly reminding me where I put it.  So my interest was peaked when I saw this pin.  Perfect for me.  And perfect for the bookshelf right next to the computer desk where my ring is usually found.  Score.

This little project came together in just under 15 minutes.  I had all the supplies on  hand {I had spied the frame at work and picked it up with this project in mind}.

Supplies:

Tacky Spray {or other fabric adhesive}
Canvas material {I used this sheet of fabric from my scrapbooking stash}
Thin cork {from a roll purchasd at Hobby Lobby}
Scissor
Pencil
Pearl topped pin
Tool for cutting pearl-topped pin} *see note
Pretty pretty picture frame

Step 1-  remove glass from frame use to trace the shape onto cork. Save the glass for future use {look for this frame 3 ways in the future}

Step 2-  cut out the cork shape.

Step 3- coat cork with a thin layer of tacky spray.  Do not saturate or the wetness will seep through the material.  lay cork tacky side down on fabric and use your fingers to press and adhere.  using a scissor {preferably a sharper pair then mine!} cut around fabric.  No need to let tacky dry before cutting.  mine tacked pretty well and fast. Also-don't worry about rough unfinished edges.  they'll be hidden inside your frame.

Step 4- place the fabric covered cork inside the frame and replace the frame backing.  

Step 5- using some sort of tool {real technical here, eh?} snip the pin down to about 1/2 an inch. *Note- maybe you should check with your boyfriend, significant other, owner of the tools before choosing one to cut the pin.  they may be better at helping you select the right tool for the job.  i used thom's wire stripper/cutter but apparently his tin snips or even the needle-nosed pliers would have been a better choice.

Step 6- push pin into fabric covered cork at an angle. voila!  a pretty little ring holder!

Have you completed any pin projects lately?  Link up below.