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Repurposed Christmas Ornament

November 4, 2015 By Karen Creel

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Welcome to  the 2015 Ornament Exchange!
This is my first time participating with over 80 bloggers who are creating and exchanging ornaments.

ornament exchange

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.

ornament exchange keys

 

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.

ornament exchange rhinestones

 

What you will need for your project:

Old keys

Rhinestone jewelry pieces.

E6000 Glue

Jewelry pliers

supplies needed for ornament exchange

These are so easy to make.  Separate pieces of the jewelry that will fit your keys.

cutting rhinestones apart for ornament exchange

  And then glue on.  Allow to dry overnight.

ornament exchange gluing rhinestones

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.

key set 1 for etsy

 

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.MyLifefromHome.com

www.10acresand6chicks.com

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.

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Want your very on keys with bling?

You can find them on my etsy shop

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Comments

  1. Joy H says

    November 4, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    So unique and cute! Have a Happy Holiday, great to find your blog.

    Joy @ Books and Life

    • Karen Creel says

      November 10, 2015 at 12:29 pm

      Thanks Joy. I am looking forward to making some of the ideas that were shared.

  2. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    November 5, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Just popping by as I too am participating in the ornament exchange. What a delightful ornament. You are truly clever and crafty.

    • Karen Creel says

      November 10, 2015 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks Laura, I have enjoyed viewing everyone’s ornaments and need to get busy trying some of them!

  3. thechillydog says

    November 5, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    What a fun way to repurpose! I just discovered E6000 I don’t know how I lived without it for crafting!

    • Karen Creel says

      November 10, 2015 at 12:27 pm

      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

  4. Pamela Smith says

    November 9, 2015 at 5:18 am

    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!

    • Karen Creel says

      November 10, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks Pamela. I got a lot of new ideas from the exchange participants!

  5. Erlene A says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:09 am

    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.

    • Karen Creel says

      November 10, 2015 at 12:24 pm

      Erlene, it was such fun! Loved seeing the creativity of all the bloggers.

  6. Patti Estep says

    November 12, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    Great idea. Who doesn’t have a bunch of keys laying around. Love that E6000 glue. Works like a charm.

  7. Kathleen says

    November 13, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    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

    • Karen Creel says

      November 14, 2015 at 4:05 pm

      Kathleen would love to share! Thank you for introducing me to your blog.
      Karen

  8. Amy Patterson says

    November 14, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    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

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