Making your own jewelry is one of the most popular forms of craft projects. Craft stores are filled with all sorts of beads and findings for your jewelry-making needs. But for really unique and one-of-a-kind pieces, upcycling is your best bet. And these repurposed jewelry ideas are just the tip of the iceberg. When it comes to making jewelry with upcycled items, the sky is truly the limit of possibility.Read more ›
Christmas Necklace from Vintage Curtain Tie Backs
November 22, 2022 · By · 6 Comments
Many years ago, I found some vintage curtain tie backs at a Country Living Fair in Atlanta, GA. I had plans to turn one into a Christmas necklace and I published the tutorial here on the blog. But no one really saw it- it was the earliest days of my blog, after all. So, I’ve decided to republish the project because, well, it’ll basically be new to everyone…nearly nine years later!Read more ›
Matching Best Friends Necklaces from Vintage Clip On Earrings
April 24, 2019 · By · 27 Comments
When I was growing up, lots of little girls wore those matching Best Friends necklaces. They consisted of a single heart charm that was “cracked” in half, and each girl would wear one of the halves. Fast forward a few decades to today, where I decided to reinvent the idea of best friend necklaces for adults. And to do so, I’d convert a pair of vintage clip on earrings as the matching pendants!Read more ›
35+ DIY Ideas for Upcycled Jewelry
June 22, 2015 · By · 28 Comments
Upcycled jewelry or making some one-of-a-kind jewelry for myself is something I absolutely love to do. Whether I make some repurposed jewelry out of random items from around the house or from broken jewelry, I love it all the same.Read more ›
