I thought it would be nice to have something to hold my necklaces since they are all basically jumbled up on a bowl and shoved in my closet right now. I think this has to be the quickest DIY that I’ve ever done.
I love old spoons and I had some extras just waiting for me to do this project. I lined them up on the piece of wood that I thought I would use. I ended up changing to a different piece of wood, but lining them up helped me to know how long I needed to cut my piece of wood.
I used this large “mallet hammer” to flatten all of the spoons. I’m sure that you could use a regular hammer as well, this one just worked a little better for me than a regular hammer.
I drilled a hole in the middle of each spoon, or at least my estimated “middle”. I’m not a girl of wondrous measuring skills, meaning, I’m impatient when it comes to measuring. I held the spoon down with my foot to hold the spoon in place for drilling.
I then used small screws to attach each spoon to the pallet board that I had chose to use.
And, that’s it! It worked perfectly! Now, I have a place to store all of my jewelry!
I’m pleasantly surprised as to how much jewelry that it holds! I will be able to get many more necklaces and other pieces of jewelry on this little spoon hook rack.
I didn’t even measure the space in between the spoons. My eyes helped me with my measuring on this little project.
I was thinking that it may be tough to get the holes drilled in to each spoon, but it was super easy! Just make sure that you have a drill bit that is able to drill through metal.
This was such a fun little project and there are so many things that it can be used for! I love how it looks with mugs too!
I think this entire project took me about an hour. I hope this inspires you to create something fun for yourself!
LORRI RAUSCHER says
Ok..this is way too cool..I made myself a jewellry hanger with one of those expandable wooden brackets…I love it.I put it behind my bedroom door so I save space as well.
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My Vintage Porch says
That is a great idea too! I love that!
Pat Lyon says
I love it. So sorry I sold an enormous bag of silver plate silver at a garage. I shall go find more and do this. Thank you Natalie. So clever❤️
My Vintage Porch says
Isn’t it crazy what ideas we come up with after we get rid of things, lol. Thank you, Pat! So glad it inspired you!
Mable says
Omg I love this idea this is the best thanks for sharing
My Vintage Porch says
Oh Sweet! Thank you! I hope you make one too, Mable!
Nancy says
What a wonderful idea, unique and fantastic design…I might have to start collecting spoons ????????
My Vintage Porch says
Thank you, Nancy! There are so many tarnished beautiful spoons out there. I love them!
Jamie says
This is so fun and creative! What a great idea!!
Mary says
Gorgeous! How did you bend the handles without breaking them?
My Vintage Porch says
Hi Mary, I just used my hands to bend them and didn’t have a problem with them breaking. Thank you!
Shanta says
How on earth do you come up with these cool diys? So impressed!
My Vintage Porch says
Thank you, Shanta! This was a fun one!
Sher says
That’s a great idea. I need to go back and read more closely. I don’t know what kind of drill bit it takes to drill through metal spoons. Hmmmm ???? now I’m thinking of other things to hang on spoons (like a wreath, measuring cups, a hand towel, lost socks, hair ties.)
Stephanie Thomas says
What did you use to bend the handles up? I love this idea!!
Rachael says
This is absolutely awesome Natalie but nothing beats your dresser! Which is my favorite to date!
Robin says
So cute! You don’t even need to flatten the spoons though, right?
Lisa says
I love it!! Soooo cool… I love what you do!
Susan says
Love this idea! I was wondering if you thought the spoons would be strong enough to use them as a coat rack. I thought they might be stronger if I bent the handles twice? Just wondering your thoughts. Thx!!!
Carrie Wood says
Loooovvvvveee it!!!
Brenda says
Love this! I have a bunch of antique spoons from my family and from an old hotel where I grew up on LBI! Very cool idea!
Loni Malloy says
I need to make these!!!
Erin says
My goodness you never cease to amaze me with your creativity!!!! I started thinking about mannnn there are so many thing I need to hang, my husband’s hats, scarves, etc!!! Thank you so much for this!
Tera says
This is so cute! I love that you just think of something and go for it ???? you inspire me to try teeny tiny projects ???? look forward to your stories everyday????
Tara @ Stilettos and Shiplap says
That is such a cute idea and would work for so many things! I’m loving it!
Dani Potts says
What a great idea! I love it!
Rhonda says
Love this idea!! You are the queen of DIY’s!! ????
Diane says
Love this!!! Will now be on the lookout for some old spoons.????
Dee-Dee Laughter says
I love this & I really like these smaller diy’s. I may not be able or have room to refinish furniture as you do, but I really like being able to try these smaller projects.
Many thanks!
Kitty kilian says
I love this idea very cool, I need some spoons lol
Condy says
O goodness this is so stinkin’ adorable!! I am definitely inspired to make this project!! Thanks so much for sharing!! I will be pinning this!
Brenda Johnson says
You did it again, another inspiring project! It is so cool looking! When are you going to write a book on your DIY’s, you should you know!
Cheryl Atkinson says
This is awesome! On the look out for old spoons now. I am also too impatient to measure but i have a pretty good eye. Thank you for sharing this!