By Megan Leblond
I can not
stop singing praises for Valspar's Brillant Metals Collection! After painting
my den in a metallic, I am moving on to other smaller projects throughout the
house so I can incorporate the look even more.
One project
I’d like to share is an elegant jewelry display made from an old ornate frame
or inexpensive current model, or purchase some over-the-top crown molding (they
will make the cuts for you) from your local home renovation store.
To create a beautiful jewelry
display, follow these simple steps:
1. Choose some colorful images for
this collage project.
2. Collect a picture frame, fabrics,
papers, ribbons, hooks, decorative nails, picture frame and cork board. You can
also use silk flower elements in your jewelry display—something small that could
hold a ring or earrings.
If you would like your display to have plush aspects purchase some
batting and pins to attach 'pillowed' sections. 
3. Purchase tester pints from the Brilliant Metals Valspar
collection.
4. Paint the picture frame with the
metallic paint. Affix the cork board to the back of the frame.
5. Paint any of the cork board that
you would like to show through.
6. Cut and collage fabrics, images,
and papers onto the cork.
7. Use a hot glue gun or tacky glue
to create a backdrop for your jewelry display. Affix the papers and fabrics to
a thin cork board available at your craft store. This way you may poke earrings
or nails easily into your design.
8. Create plush sections by pinning or nailing fabric
covered batting in place. Upholstery nails work beautifully and are
decorative. 9. Layout an interesting pattern. I
have chosen the woman's basket for a ring tie, and her sleeve for a hanging
heart pendant—I’ve been told I wear my heart on my sleeve many times!

10. Add fine nails, ribbons and hooks
for your jewelry.

Voila! You have created a beautiful showcase of
your collection that will be pleasing to you and interesting to others.
Being able to view your collection will make it easier to more creative
with it when you are creating looks with your wardrobe.