Hi I'm Dora and I'm one of the newest additions to the Art Room. Today I'm sharing this cute DIY project I just finished.
I just love unique jewelry and the best part about this one is that the charm is made out of paper! You might be skeptical of using paper for a charm but the trick is layering the paper to make it stiff and durable.
If you want to make your own all you need is a cutting machine, mod podge, a sponge brush, beautiful paper, and a necklace chain. If you want to make the same chevron charm as I did you can download it here for a .eps file or here for a .svg file.
Use your cutting machine to cut out the chevrons. Depending on how many you cut out and mod podge together determines the thickness of your charm. For mine I used about 9 pieces and applied a thin layer of mod podge between each layer and on the sides. Then let it dry and ta-da it's pretty much done! All you have to do now is put it on a chain. You can also use a jump ring to attach the charm to a chain to help it lay more flat.
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I just love unique jewelry and the best part about this one is that the charm is made out of paper! You might be skeptical of using paper for a charm but the trick is layering the paper to make it stiff and durable.
If you want to make your own all you need is a cutting machine, mod podge, a sponge brush, beautiful paper, and a necklace chain. If you want to make the same chevron charm as I did you can download it here for a .eps file or here for a .svg file.
Use your cutting machine to cut out the chevrons. Depending on how many you cut out and mod podge together determines the thickness of your charm. For mine I used about 9 pieces and applied a thin layer of mod podge between each layer and on the sides. Then let it dry and ta-da it's pretty much done! All you have to do now is put it on a chain. You can also use a jump ring to attach the charm to a chain to help it lay more flat.
Who doesn't love chevrons? Such a great idea to turn a die cut into a pendant. Thanks for sharing, and for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a neat idea! Never thought of making a charm with layers of paper and mod podge! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis so prttey and unique ! Wish I had a cutting machine!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!! I love new ideas!!!
ReplyDeletellohmeyer@graniteschools.org
Very clever!!! I have this kit and it is so gorgeous. Love this kit!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO clever! It makes a great necklace!
ReplyDeleteWe used to do that as teenagers - haven't thought of it in years!
ReplyDeleteI'm always looking for other ways to use my beautiful sei paper. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeletegreat necklace!!! love it! i hope you don't mind if i give it a shot!
ReplyDeleteNever thought to layer paper, now I"ll have to try it, too!
ReplyDeleteGet idea and inspiration to gather sme of my SEI paper scraps and make a pendant.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea,simple yet very effective. Love the individuality also.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's such a cute idea! Nice way to extend tools and supplies!
ReplyDeleteKatherine V B
Fairfield, CA
Paper jewelry? that's very creative=)
ReplyDeletelove the necklace! and the chevron design!
ReplyDeleteCUTE necklace and so easy to do!
ReplyDeleteLove the necklace - color especially. Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteVery cute necklace. The design and color are great!
ReplyDeleteI seriously just thought about making something like this the other day! Great minds think alike! LOOOOOOOOVE:) THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteVery cool and unique!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and very creative!
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that love this
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Super cute! What a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteThat is so clever! So much talent at SEI!
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine what fun this would be for a roomful of giggly little girls? What a fun sleepover! Think of the possibilities with a Cricut!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThat is so clever. I wouldn't have thought of using paper for jewelry.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this neat idea with us.