Girl's Catchall

A catchall solves the problem where to keep those easily lost things. It makes a nice wall hanging too. This one is made from a picture frame with spools and ribbons attached and can be hung from a picture hook. Spools hold necklaces, rings and elastic bands;the ribbons hold barrettes, clips and earrings.

How to
Choose an unfinished frame with a wide flat front this one is 14x11 has a 2 inch wide edge. You will not need the glass or backing. Paint the frame and some small, medium, and large wooden spools with white acrylic or latex paint;let dry. Glue the spools in place with wood glue. turn the frame over and , with a staple gun,attach lengths of 1/2 and 3/4 inch wide grosgrain ribbon to the inner edge of the frame,pulling the ribbons taut. Hang the frame from a nail.

For a finished look, attach ends of a 2 inch wide grosgrain ribbon the the back of the frame, and secure it t the wall above the frame with a decorative nail.