How To Make A Vintage Key Necklace DIY

A while back I posted some information on how to make necklaces with vintage and antique skeleton keys and since they are so popular I wanted to share those directions again for those who might have missed the original post and for those who have requested more information on how to make them. 



These directions are for how to make a necklace with a vintage key that is hung

DIY: How To Make A Bracelet Using Bracelet Blanks

How To Make A Bracelet Using Jewelry Bracelet Blanks

Level: Easy




 Button bracelet made by me 



What is a bracelet blank? A bracelet blank is a bracelet that has unfinished areas, blank spaces, or "blanks" (sometimes called "discs") that you can glue objects onto to create a finished bracelet. Bracelet blanks come in many different styles, from bangles to cuffs to link styles. They also

Wendy Mink cuffs

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head over to Target today if you are a Dana Kellin fan

Here are a few pieces from the collection, hope the quality is good, so many Target collections are a bit disappointing. Shopping online is easier if the store is picked over, as is often the case with Target designer collections. Shop online here.

Giveaway Monday -- Rusted Chain Jewelry {two winners}

This week's giveaway Monday is from one of TT&J's favorite sponsors --   

The Rusted Chain!

 Beki is such a sweet person and an amazing designer.  

I love every single things she makes.

Some of my favorite Rusted Chain designs are: 

 Customizable Celebrate Family Necklace

How sweet is this Cupcake Initial necklace?? 

Beautiful!

Plus Beki makes beautiful bracelets and earrings -- like these Anna Earrings: 

Beki also has a beautiful blog that I love to follow. 

Where she shares wonderful things like this recipe for Cracker Toffee., beautiful photos and fun giveaways too!!

Beki is giving away 

TWO $25 gift credits 

to her shop!!

 WOW!!

•  Head over to The Rusted Chain. What is the name of your favorite item? one entry.

• Follow or leave a comment at The Rusted Chain Blog. one entry.

for additional entries: 

• "Like" The Rusted Chain on Facebook. one entry.

• Tweet, mention this giveaway on your Facebook page or on your blog. one entry each.

Good Luck!! 

{this giveaway ends 9/16}

PS -- coming up this week: 

My latest Stenciled Rug Tutorial

My Slip-covered Sofa 

An Organizing Project

Halloween Pillows 

And more!!

xoxo

PS -- you know how much I love Bunting/Pennants! I'm sharing 

27 Bunting Projects at Babble today -- 

Have a Magnificent Monday!! 

xoxo

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Make Personalized Covered Button Jewelry!

I think a handmade gift is so much more personal and special than something picked up at a store.

Here’s a handmade gift idea that is simple, easy and inexpensive to make, yet shows that you care.

And the best part – anyone can make these.

{Ella, my 6 year old, made some}

Personalized Covered Button Necklaces

I know I have an addiction to pretty fabric. I just can’t get enough of it. When I order it sometimes it sits there for weeks because I can’t bring myself to cut it. And I never want to throw away scraps of beautiful fabric. This project is perfect for those precious fabric scraps. All it takes is a few inches of fabric, a covered button kit, a shank and some E9000,  Mod Podge and Dimensional Magic (optional) plus about 10 minutes of your time!

Here’s a little Covered Button Tutorial – in case you’ve never made these before: 

1. Pick out the covered button size you want to make.

2. Cut a circle about 1 inch larger than the metal button.

3. Put the fabric on top of the flexible plastic mold, right side down.

4. Press the top of the button cover onto the fabric and into the flexible plastic mold.

5. the fabric will bunch up at the top once you press down. Fold the excess fabric into the center of the button and press the back of the button onto the button and press down until it snaps in place.

That’s it!

Now, to make it into a pendant – pull off the metal ring with pliers. Then put a dot of E9000 on the back of the button and press a jewelry shank onto it. Let dry.

To  make the personalized pendant, I found some alphabet fabric and then cut out a circle with the desired letter in the middle. I made the covered button and then covered the button with a layer of Mod Podge. Once that was dry, I filled in the letter with a colored Sharpie (permanent marker). Be sure to add the Mod Podge, or the Sharpie will bleed into the fabric. After that is done, I added a layer of Dimensional Magic over the top to seal it. But this is optional.

And I saw a fun idea in Martha Stewart. To package up this project, I made some covered buttons, and then threaded an elastic band through the back. Then you can wrap the rubber band around the gift box with the button on the top. It makes a cute alternative bow, PLUS the gift receiver gets a cute covered button pony tail holder to use too!! So fun!!

And of course, you can make plain Covered Button Necklaces too!

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Have a wonderful day!!! 



PS -- I am linking my project up to these fun parties:

 

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