Welcome to the 2015 Ornament Exchange!
This is my first time participating with over 80 bloggers who are creating and exchanging ornaments.
Earlene at My Pinterventures is hosting the exchange, and over 14 days in November we will be sharing our creations. Some chose to share a shopping trip and I know that will be fun too!
I love to go to flea markets, thrift stores, and antique shops. When I find a bargain, I take it and figure out what to do with it later. These old keys were one of those, and I have already used them to embellish picture frames, and birdhouses. I had a few left, and decided to use them to create my repurposed Christmas Ornaments.
Old rhinestone jewelry was accumulated at various estate sales, with hopes of creating some jewelry. It didn’t cost much, so I didn’t mind disassembling it.
What you will need for your project:
Old keys
Rhinestone jewelry pieces.
E6000 Glue
Jewelry pliers
These are so easy to make. Separate pieces of the jewelry that will fit your keys.
And then glue on. Allow to dry overnight.
These keys are an ornament that you can use all year long. After it comes off of the tree, you can use on your key ring, hang it off your purse, or put it on a chain for a one of a kind necklace.
I am sharing this Ornament Exchange Day with 3 fellow bloggers. Be sure and head on over to their blogs and see what they have created.
www.librarylady64.blogspot.com
My exchange partner was Jami at An Oregon Cottage. Hope she likes them!
You can follow the other bloggers over the next few weeks for even more great ideas.
Want your very on keys with bling?
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So unique and cute! Have a Happy Holiday, great to find your blog.
Joy @ Books and Life
Thanks Joy. I am looking forward to making some of the ideas that were shared.
Just popping by as I too am participating in the ornament exchange. What a delightful ornament. You are truly clever and crafty.
Thanks Laura, I have enjoyed viewing everyone’s ornaments and need to get busy trying some of them!
What a fun way to repurpose! I just discovered E6000 I don’t know how I lived without it for crafting!
LOL, I know what you mean. I go through quite a bit of it. I like to buy the small tubes in a pack. I have a tendency to be a lot more messy with the large tubes
I love the look of the keys! This is a great way to use them! I am also participating in the exchange and it’s fun to see everyone’s ideas!
Thanks Pamela. I got a lot of new ideas from the exchange participants!
I’ve always wondered what to do with old keys and know I have a great craft to try. Will have to scrounge around for some old keys and jewelry and give this a shot. Thanks for sharing your tutorial on the 2015 ornament exchange.
Erlene, it was such fun! Loved seeing the creativity of all the bloggers.
Great idea. Who doesn’t have a bunch of keys laying around. Love that E6000 glue. Works like a charm.
I’m a big believer in blinging up old keys for jewelry, etc. Never thought of using them as ornaments! Very clever. We’d love it if you’d share this great project over at our Vintage Charm Link Party today! (closes Monday morning). Hope to see you there! xoKathleen
http://charmbraceletdiva.blogspot.com/2015/11/vintage-charm-party-5.html
Kathleen would love to share! Thank you for introducing me to your blog.
Karen
Just stopped in to see your ornament. I love how you combined your found treasures to make this one of a kind piece.-Mama’s Journey