Thursday, June 10, 2010

Pendant Necklace!

Anyone who is a frequent visitor of this here blog, may have noticed that
I ♥ jewelry!
I've been making a lot of my own jewelry lately.
Its awesome cuz now I have so many pieces to choose from and I haven't broken the bank.

Let me show you how I made this fab necklace pendant.
This is the same type of necklace that I gave away on my 100 follower post.

Here is what you'll need:
Wooden squares
Scrapbook paper
Mod Podge
Hardening epoxy glaze
Bail
Glue (super or gorilla)

I started with some wooden squares. (Any shape wooden piece would work for this.)
I made a little template to help me choose just the right paper.
Next I cut out my square of paper and mod podged them to the squares.
Give them a couple coats and let it dry completely.
Next put on a thin coat of whatever glaze you're gonna use.
Make sure you cover the whole thing.
To get rid of the tiny bubbles I used a lighter and held the flame a few inches above it. It pops them like a charm. Then I covered them with a box to keep the dust off, and let them dry and harden for 48 hours.
Once its dry, glue a bail to the back.
Look how cute they are!
I've made a bunch. . . one for every outfit! *Ü*

24 comments:

  1. Wow, super cool and easy. Thanks for the idea!

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  2. I was blog hopping tonight and I can't even remember how I got here...but I'm glad I did because you have a fabulous blog! I'll be featuring it as "New Craft Blog" for the next few days! LOVE, LOVE the name of your blog!

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  3. Where did you find the bails and necklace? That is the part I am having trouble with! :(

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  4. oooo...so excited to have found you! Definitely gonna add you to my blogroll!

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  5. I got the bails and necklace at Hobby Lobby. . . I get almost EVERYTHING at Hobby Lobby! :)

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  6. Wow! So much easier than I thought!
    -Becca @ The Bee Zoo

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  7. I have been wondering how to do this! Thanks for the tut!

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  8. Funny... I have made one for most every outfit too. Once you find out just how easy this is to create its hard not to go crazy. I like putting mine on suede or leather cording, its always so easy to find.

    Have a great day!

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  9. ADORABLE! I love it! Thanks for the tuturial! So nice to meet you!
    I found you from Ucreate! Your blog is inspiring and FUN!

    Come join the fun and enter my drawing and Gift certificate to my etsy shop!

    Have a great weekend!
    Love, Brenda

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  10. Great blog! I found you on New Friend Friday! I'm a new follower! Stop by for a visit http://singingthreelittlebirds.blogspot.com

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  11. These are darling! i love pendant necklaces! love the pattern's you've chosen! Thanks so much for dropping by Sweet Charli this week! :)

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  12. Thes look fabulous! Was wondering - could we feature these in my June Get Crafty?! The theme is "ManMade" and i think pendants are perfect for that!

    Here is Nature Get Crafty as a reference. http://redtedart.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/get-crafty-june-2010-inspired-by-nature/

    And stop by to grab a button!

    Maggy x

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  13. These are so cute. I wouldn't have thought to use wood as a pendant base.

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  14. Love the pendants! Fabulous! Okay what type of glaze are you using . . HL has too many to choose from. Your's looks like it might be an apoxy . . . what aisle are you in at HL? Great blog too!!

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  15. Great idea! I have given you an award at:

    http://jens525600minutes.blogspot.com/2010/06/outstanding-blogger-award.html

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  16. Very pretty!

    Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!

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  17. These are great! I'll have to give them a try. I really love your patterns.

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  18. Hello! I love these too! I have been wanting to try them myself but I am scared to go to Hobby Lobby. It can be a very dangerous place. LOL I am stopping by for Monday Marketings. Come stop by if you get a chance. I am looking for sponsors Blogmania and Blog Fest if you are interested. Have a wonderful week!
    http://www.justjewelrybyjessica.com/search/label/Blogmania

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  19. Wow, these pendants are so pretty. It looks very complicated but your instructions are simple. I love jewelry too! Great creativity! Eveshouse.blogspot.com

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  20. wow.. easy to make but PRETTY!!!
    thanks for sharing :)

    cheers,
    puri
    http://idekuhandmade.blogspot.com/

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  21. i wanted to let you knnow i featured your craft today- i love it - thanks so much for sharing - Jamee from jameehomemaker.blogspot.com

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  22. I've always been intimidated by making jewelry - it seems so complicated and I never know what any of the supplies are...anyhow, you make this look so easy that I'm going to step out on a limb and go for it! Thanks for the kick in the pants!

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  23. Super cute and looks so easy! DD and I will have to give this a try. Thanks for posting.

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  24. Don't use a flame to pop the bubbles. Blow on it gently though a straw. The carbon dioxide in your breath will pop them.

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