A Necklace Stand

I went to this awesome craft fair on the first weekend of June.

You must check out their website to see if they'll be in your city,

and if they'll be there, do yourself a favor and go -- lots of

craft love, handmade goodies & inspiration!

Here's one of the booths selling one-of-a-kind necklaces & earrings:

Cute display, don't you think?

If you are participating in a craft fair, street market

or selling your jewelry online, I have an

idea to show off your handiwork.

Blah: old pieces of cardboard.

Cut the cardboard to mimic a woman's upper body.

Trim an empty toilet paper roll...

This will act as the stand to elevate the cardboard.

Secure in place with hot glue.

Cover the cardboard "bust" in scrapbook paper.

Use a plain color so the jewelry you'll be putting

on it will stand out.

TADA! A great way to display intricate neck pieces

like this bib necklace or one with a fancy pendant!

If you sell online like on Etsy or ebay, this technique

will give potential buyers an idea of the necklace's

size, length & how it will look when worn.

And if you sell at shops or markets, have a few

of these bust stands to shine the spotlight on the

necklaces that you yourself crafted.

Every artwork needs a pedestal!