Would you ever guess that a collection of random parts can turn into a cool DIY Earring Holder?

This vintage sewing machine is rusted beyond repair and no longer works

01 UPCYCLE INSPIRATION How to clean rust on metal

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Clean and Polish

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Add Spindle

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Glue

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assemble DIY earring holder

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Punch Cards

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Punch Cards

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Attach Earrings to Cards

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Add to Earring Carousel

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FINISHING TOUCHES

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GLUE FINIAL

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See how the DIY EARRING HOLDER TURNS OUT!

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Would you ever guess that a collection of random parts can turn into a cool DIY Earring Holder?

This vintage sewing machine is rusted beyond repair and no longer works

Clean and Polish

Add Spindle

Glue

assemble DIY earring holder

Punch Cards

Punch Cards

Attach Earrings to Cards

Add to Earring Carousel

FINISHING TOUCHES

GLUE FINIAL

See how the DIY EARRING HOLDER TURNS OUT!

the fabulous reveal

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