Simple DIY Vintage Charm

Saw THE cutest vintage looking charm on a lady the other day and commented on how cute it was so I could buy more time to study it and take the mental notes!  I noticed the filigree frame right away since I already had some at home :)   She told me her son bought it for her birthday from a local boutique.  A very sweet gift indeed.  Here's my rendition of the charm necklace.

This project requires 5 minimal materials:    Filigree charm base, any chain you may already have, rosary link or even an eyeglass necklace will do, a single jumpring, a Vintage looking image cut from a card or downloaded and printed from free or purchased images available online, and lastly a clear sealant.

That's it!  This would make a lovely Mother's Day gift.  (hint, hint)

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DIY Charm Jewelry

Recycle and reuse broken elements to re-create beautiful charms!  All you need is a jewelry tray, an image on paper, a charm or a broken piece of china, and strand of rhinestones.  That's it.

I used a 1" jewelry tray, a broken piece of china shard, and piece of a broken rhinestone necklace.  Cut and alter elements to fit perfectly in the tray.  Once perfectly trimmed and centered, use an industrial strength glue to adhere to tray, then coat and seal with glaze.  Lastly, add a couple beads (also from broken and mismatched found jewelry pieces) and string to a necklace chain.  Wallah!

  That's all there is to it.  Now you have a beautiful charm necklace created entirely from recycled elements.

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