Crafting With Jewelry

Tucked away you've got a very old piece of jewelry your very old aunt willed to you. Perhaps you have a beautiful antique pin you cherish but would never wear.  Or what about that cameo you bought on a whim, while vacationing overseas, thinking it would make a wonderful souvenir.

Or maybe you've got a lot of award pins from various accomplishments throughout the years.  You can't bear tossing out all those memories.

My point is turn them into a charming work of art.  Display them in a frame prominently placed on your wall in your home.  The bedroom or maybe a bathroom would be the perfect place for this type of decor.

Get an appropriate size frame for your piece.  Remove the glass and glue black velvet (or whatever color scheme that works ) to the back where the picture would be.  Attach the item/s of choice centered on the black velvet and hang the frame.  Painting the frame a different color is certainly an option.

I have seen some beautiful Christmas trees made with jewelry charms as ornaments hanging from the tree.  You can also find framed Christmas trees made entirely of vintage jewelry pieces.

And using the frame as a way to store your everyday wearable jewelry is common place too.

There are many items, just like these pictured, for sale on E-bay or Etsy.  Better yet create your very own.  I know I'm feeling inspired now.



One more idea is to use a frame, insert your very own patterned or solid piece of paper, replace glass.  Lay flat on vanity for a perfume bottle tray, etc.

I'd love to hear some more ideas for crafting with jewelry.  Just leave a comment to share your ideas.