A few years ago I began keeping my eye out for bags of vintage jewelry at estate sales…not high end stuff, rather bags stuffed with random single earrings for a few bucks. I love the color and sparkle of jewelry from the 50′s, 60′s and 70′s. I began playing around with them and thought they would make interesting one of a kind magnets.
To get started you only need a few tools…pliers, snipers, sandpaper, glue and magnets. Or you can go the easy route like I do and use a Dremel. It’s a huge help when taking off the backs as well as sanding rough edges.
These magnets make fun gifts for anyone who loves vintage.
Makes you want to go scour your Grandmother’s attic right!
Linked up at:
WWW.bluecricketdesign.net
Wow, they are absolutely beautiful! I’m a big fan of vintage jewelry as well, and I can’t wait to hunt for some more so that I can cover my fridge with upcycled magnets
Those are my kind of magnets! Great idea!
Very cute! Our church does a yard sale every spring… I’m in charge of the jewelry department (yes, I said department, yard sale is that big). I end up with tons of jewelry donated and I’m always looking for some fun things to with the fun ones I end up buying!
Emily
domesticdeadline.blogspot.com
Oh I’m so jealous to have all that jewelry at your disposal! Have fun and thanks for stopping by.
Super cute idea! These would be super cute with a cute framed fabric covered magnetic board! Thanks so much for sharing!
This is such a great idea. I would love for you to link up at my Linky Party via: ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Mrs. Delightful
ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Thanks for stopping by and for the invite to link up…sure will
These are so cool! Heading up to dig thru my old jewelry box now! Thanks for sharing! ~Lori
Awesome-hope you find some great jewels! Glad you stopped by.
I love this idea. It will add some glamour to the kid’s artwork.