Thursday, March 29, 2012

Repurpose




Yesterday afternoon I decided to clean out my jewelry drawer. (Okay, that's a lie. I was actually getting ready to go shopping so I quickly opened my drawer for a necklace when I got distracted by the jumbled mess that is my jewelry.) Seeing the mess, I then decided to clear out the broken and unused stuff. The above picture is a necklace that has sat broken and forgotten at the bottom of the drawer. It could have been easily fixed but I decided that since I have two small children, wearing a long necklace is no longer in my best interest these days.

With a bowl of ice cream as my companion, I decided to get crafty. All I used was a pair of needle-nose pliers and two earring hooks to create new pieces from this single strand.

Used the lobster clasp from the necklace to fasten the bracelet.

Several of the rings just happened to fit my ring finger.

My favorite piece!
It was so much fun taking something unused and turning it into three new pieces that will be worn frequently. I made a pile of other unused jewelry that I can't wait to remake. I will be sure to post pictures when I do!





16 comments:

  1. very cute pieces..i like the ring..so small and elegant!

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  2. I love dainty, feminine jewelry. Your earring is absolutely divine.

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  3. i love the delicate feeling to each piece.

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  4. Great idea! The earring is perfect!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  5. Great ideas! I love the earrings!

    With hearts,
    Janet
    http://missrockcouture.blogspot.com

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  6. Very cool! Love the earrings and bracelet! I definitely need to go through my jewelry drawer. I have absolutely no idea what I actually have! Lol

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  7. No way!!! Everything turned out so great! Can I send you some of my broken jewelry!?! Super cute, lady!
    Because Shanna Said So

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  8. pretty!! so cute


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  9. wow I love how you repurposed a broken necklace! I have MANY at the bottom of my jewelry drawer, as well. I need to give them new life! :) Xox <3 hautepinkpretty.com

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  10. I LOVE those bracelets. How awesome! :)
    xx Katrina

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  11. thanks for the comment miss :) i'm so glad you stopped by because i love your blog! count me as your newest follower <333

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  12. wow, it looks better than when it started! love the bracelets!

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  13. Genius! Loving what you have done. Thrilled that I stumbled upon your blog. Xo

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  14. That's so great! I wouldn't think to do that! How fun. I also love finding old things and revamping them. Go you! BTW yes we are expecting our 2nd and it's going to be a boy =)

    - Sarah
    A Girl In Transit

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  15. omg. love love love. thanks for sharing, hun. If you get a sec, I'd love to hear what you think of my latest Rachel Zoe dress. xo

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