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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Quick Tip: From Bracelets/Rings to Necklaces

Do you have old bracelets (with clasps) or rings that you've outgrown?  Well, I've got some ideas coming up in a few weeks that give you crafty repurposing ideas for your old jewelry, but an easy way to reuse them is to make necklaces for your kids' dress-up chest.  I bought a bulk lot of small necklace chains on ebay for a few dollars, and by clasping the ends of it to your bracelet you can give it new life!

From this:

To this:


Caida's enjoying all my old jewelry I never, ever wear anymore.  I've done this with rings and bangles threaded through on a chain, too.  And now she's got some play jewelry that I'm not embarrassed to have her wear outside the house.  :)

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