People can often be reluctant to part with various pieces of old or unworn jewelry, whether it is for sentimental value or because they keep telling themselves they'll have them cleaned or fixed. Rather than keeping jewelry you love but don't wear in a drawer, try one of these fantastic DIYs to make something that you will use every day.
Old jewelry is one of the best items for inspiring a new craft. It's often beloved, beautiful and prudent, especially if you upcycle an item that you no longer use. View some of the incredible ways we were able to take unwanted trinkets and turn them into functional treasures you can wear, admire and use.
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How to make a headband with an old necklace
Do you have an older, chunky necklace or choker that just doesn't get worn the way it used to? Try turning it into this glam hair accessory with just a little hot glue and a plain base headband. It is perfect for the office or a night out, and a fun way to upcycle a necklace you no longer use. Get the tutorial here.
Do you have an older, chunky necklace or choker that just doesn't get worn the way it used to? Try turning it into this glam hair accessory with just a little hot glue and a plain base headband. It is perfect for the office or a night out, and a fun way to upcycle a necklace you no longer use. Get the tutorial here.
How to make a coaster with old jewelry
You can dress up a few plain coasters with a little paint, some washi tape and a few jewels from an unwanted necklace. This craft is easy, fast and requires only a little work from a few pairs of needle nose pliers in order to free the jewels from your necklace. Everyone you entertain will admire your coasters — and remember to use one! Get the tutorial here.
You can dress up a few plain coasters with a little paint, some washi tape and a few jewels from an unwanted necklace. This craft is easy, fast and requires only a little work from a few pairs of needle nose pliers in order to free the jewels from your necklace. Everyone you entertain will admire your coasters — and remember to use one! Get the tutorial here.
How to make a wall hanging with old bracelets
No one will suspect this unique wall hanging started out life as a set of bangle bracelets you didn't want anymore. This is a fun and easy craft for when you have a rainy Saturday afternoon at home with nothing to do. You can hang it in a bedroom, a living room or anywhere else in your home that you feel needs a touch of the artistic. Get the tutorial here.
No one will suspect this unique wall hanging started out life as a set of bangle bracelets you didn't want anymore. This is a fun and easy craft for when you have a rainy Saturday afternoon at home with nothing to do. You can hang it in a bedroom, a living room or anywhere else in your home that you feel needs a touch of the artistic. Get the tutorial here.
How to make shoe clips with old jewelry
Old shoes and old jewelry get a chance to be reused here when you make yourself a pair of shoe clips out of a couple of former brooches or pins. You can even create a few different pairs and change them out, which will make an old and comfy pair of flats look like new! Get the tutorial here.
Old shoes and old jewelry get a chance to be reused here when you make yourself a pair of shoe clips out of a couple of former brooches or pins. You can even create a few different pairs and change them out, which will make an old and comfy pair of flats look like new! Get the tutorial here.
How to make brooch magnets
You might not have much use for an old brooch, but you will always have a use for magnets. So why not turn the former into the latter? This craft is extremely easy. All you need to do is remove the brooch's pin back and add a magnet with glue. Use these on your fridge, on a white board or anywhere else you need to leave notes for yourself. Get the tutorial here.
You might not have much use for an old brooch, but you will always have a use for magnets. So why not turn the former into the latter? This craft is extremely easy. All you need to do is remove the brooch's pin back and add a magnet with glue. Use these on your fridge, on a white board or anywhere else you need to leave notes for yourself. Get the tutorial here.
How to make a napkin ring with an old brooch
Creating these elegant napkin rings takes a little bit of patience and time, but once you've nearly finished, you can simply add a brooch to the front in order to give them a little something extra your guests will remember and enjoy. Use the napkin rings for Sunday dinners or family get togethers — or even just for Friday night take-out! Get the tutorial here.
Creating these elegant napkin rings takes a little bit of patience and time, but once you've nearly finished, you can simply add a brooch to the front in order to give them a little something extra your guests will remember and enjoy. Use the napkin rings for Sunday dinners or family get togethers — or even just for Friday night take-out! Get the tutorial here.
How to make a garland with old bracelets
Avoid store-bought, paper garlands and create this delicate decor using some old bangle bracelets, tassels and a little decorative rope. You can use this garland for every type of celebration, from birthdays to anniversaries to family reunions, and it will last longer and serve you much better than the kind you could purchase at the store. Get the tutorial here.
Avoid store-bought, paper garlands and create this delicate decor using some old bangle bracelets, tassels and a little decorative rope. You can use this garland for every type of celebration, from birthdays to anniversaries to family reunions, and it will last longer and serve you much better than the kind you could purchase at the store. Get the tutorial here.
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Are you still looking for a reason to hold onto a necklace, brooch, bangle or another type of trinket you no longer wear? Use one of these trendy DIYs to create something that will last even longer and allow you to enjoy your jewelry again and again!