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FFC
03-06-2008, 02:59 PM
So I decided to make my jewelry for my girls, I figure it's less costly, and they'll all match, and I can include it in their BM gift!

So I was at Michaels yesterday and got some sterling silver chains and earring hooks, and in the wedding aisle they had double heart charms that are just adorable!

All in all, I spent about $30 on the materials - for 5 sets! And I'll have extra earrings and I might get another necklace chain (smaller one) for Sierra (Matt's daughter)

Here are the materials:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/jewelry003.jpg

First earring:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/jewelry002.jpg

First complete set:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/jewelry011.jpg
FFC
03-06-2008, 03:00 PM
If anyone has any suggestions for something other than the simple ring holding the charm to the earring/necklace, I'm open to ideas. But I ran these pics by one of my BM's and she loves em.

close ups:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/jewelry012.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/jewelry013.jpg
Blusher
03-06-2008, 03:04 PM
those are soo pretty! What a great idea.

If you wanted extra maybe you could add some dangly crystal beads to hang beside (sorry, I'm no good at explaining myself). But i think they're perfect just the way they are. Simple is pretty.
smileyone2002
03-06-2008, 03:07 PM
well how creative of you!! It looks so easy you make me want to do that! Good job I love them :)
FFC
03-06-2008, 03:07 PM
Thank you! My concern is the little ring between the charm and the chain, and the charm and the earring hook. The little ring doesn't allow it to swivel, but it doesn't allow it to lay flat consistently either. I'm wondering if that ring looks cheap. I figure they can change the pendant on the chain if they want to in the long run - that's why I used the ring on it.
FFC
03-06-2008, 03:09 PM
well how creative of you!! It looks so easy you make me want to do that! Good job I love them :)



You wouldn't believe how easy it is, just don't tell my girls that :bblol: Go to Michaels and look at their sterling silver, or gold plated stuff. It sure beats $20 minimum per girl!
Jacobs_Girl
03-06-2008, 03:34 PM
they came out very nice I like em!
smileyone2002
03-06-2008, 03:35 PM
Oh yeah I bet it will be super cheap...I just have to get a job and then I am going to attack that project!:bblol:
FFC
03-07-2008, 01:02 PM
Here is the pic of all the jewelry done. If I find something to replace that ring holding the charms to the chain/earring hook I'll use it, but for now this is the final!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/jewelry1015.jpg
brendalin
03-07-2008, 02:22 PM
I think that they look beautiful the way that they are. AND you can buy them additional pendants for birthdays and christams.
FFC
03-07-2008, 02:44 PM
Thanks! Yes I love that idea! They're SO easy to change the pendants to too!
smileyone2002
03-07-2008, 02:47 PM
You are getting SO much done!! You are making the rest of us look bad! Everytime I get on here there is another post of what you have gotten done...Good Job!! Now you need to come over here and get my butt in gear!:bblol:
FFC
03-07-2008, 02:56 PM
You are getting SO much done!! You are making the rest of us look bad! Everytime I get on here there is another post of what you have gotten done...Good Job!! Now you need to come over here and get my butt in gear!:bblol:


Awww thank you that was sweet! It feels GREAT getting ANYTHING done!!
brendalin
03-07-2008, 05:48 PM
I was thinking the same thing! Instead of playing on here all day maybe I should be productive!
FFC
03-07-2008, 05:56 PM
I was thinking the same thing! Instead of playing on here all day maybe I should be productive!


Hmmm.... I feel like I am getting stuff done when I'm on here.. you ladies help me so much I don't know how I did it before I came to OW! :upsidown:
Dani
03-07-2008, 06:44 PM
Those are really cute! (They actually match my invitations!)
SerendipityCrafts
03-07-2008, 08:03 PM
Have you seen these table top necklace/jewelry holders? They would make a nice addition to the gift or a gift for another time.

http://www.jubileetradingco.net/images/SmallcreamOK_RSSize(300x400).jpg
lucas'sfuturewifey
03-08-2008, 03:19 PM
Those are so pretty! Great job! :happy:
FFC
03-08-2008, 07:41 PM
Thank you!

Oh Serendipity I love those! I haven't seen them but you're right, they'd make a great addition!
Parhelion
03-09-2008, 10:56 PM
Sometimes simple works just perfectly. These are lovely!
BrideInCuffs21
03-09-2008, 11:41 PM
Those are cute!!!! I really like them, the big ring I think is fine.... And I like the idea of giving them a charm at special occassions.... and they can start a charm bracelet
FFC
03-09-2008, 11:54 PM
Thanks!! It's so hard to stop shopping for jewelry now LOL.