A friend of mine introduced me to the most adorable pair of vintage earrings that are so very easy and inexpensive to make. I'm going to show you how to make them and I'm giving away a few pairs too.
You'll need:
Rose or decorative buttons with hooks on the back (about $1 at the craft store or free if you already have some in your stash)
Button shank/hook remover (about $5 at the craft store)
Glue gun
Earring posts and back (about $1 for a pack of 16 at the craft store)
Spray paint or acrylic paint if you chose to change the color of your buttons
Here is what the buttons look like with the hooks...
Get your button hook remover as close to the base of the hook as possible for a flatter surface
This is what the buttons will look like with the hooks removed...
Use your glue gun to glue the post to the back of the earring
The buttons with the earring posts glued on
The final result...beautiful, vintage, simple and classic all in one
The final result...beautiful, vintage, simple and classic all in one
White roses...
Lavender roses...
Embellished pearl....
So inexpensive, so easy and I think these would make fabulous gifts...don't you?
TO ENTER:
1. Leave a comment below letting me know which earrings you'd choose if you win.
1. Leave a comment below letting me know which earrings you'd choose if you win.
2. For an additional entry you can blog, facebook or tweet about this giveaway and write an additional comment each one that you make with a link back to your post.
Two winners will be chosen through Random.org
The giveaway ends next Monday, June 28th at midnight (11:59pm) MST.
Please be sure to include your e-mail address so I have a way to get in touch with you if you win!
Two winners will be chosen through Random.org
The giveaway ends next Monday, June 28th at midnight (11:59pm) MST.
Please be sure to include your e-mail address so I have a way to get in touch with you if you win!
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36 lovely bloggers say...:
what a great tutorial! I love the white roses! : )
Cute,cute,cute! I love the embellished pearl. You are amazingly talented.
thanks for the tutorial, doesn't look to bad at all! LOVE the white roses, so pretty!!
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They are all so cute! I'd pick the white roses, though.
Thanks for the tutorial - never knew it was so easy! I love those white roses - chic and simple :)
yepfinleywedding at gmail dot com
they're beautiful!
i love the EMBELLISHED PEARL, soooo cute! ♥
hi kristi,
these are gorgeous.
i just adore them all.
thanks so much for sharing the tutorial.
I am going to make these. They are super cute! I like the embellished pearl ones.
Beautiful! I love the embellished pearls.
passionpursenality at geemail dot com
What a great idea, Kristi! I love the embellished pearls but I'd have to go with the lavender roses. Thanks for sharing this, my dear. Have a wonderful week. xo – g
i have a crazy collection of resin earrings and i never stopped to think how easy it is to make from things i already have! Kristi -- YOU ARE BRILLIANT! i shall convert some of the buttons in my collection into studs. thanks!
off topic: got my package in the mail, Kristi -- THANK YOU!!!
And I just tweeted! http://twitter.com/creamylife/status/16781600184
xoxo
LOVE those earrings, they're absolutely gorgeous! thanks for the tutorial!
oh I need to choose? The white roses are adorable! please check out my giveaway :). xoxo
Oh my gosh these are lovely. I'd love to have those lavendar roses. Thank you SO much for the tutorial!
They are so pretty! Love the idea and especially the white ones. :) xo Karin
love the white roses...
so sweet.
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Wow..they are CUTE!!! And you know I love everything vintage!!
If I should be so lucky to win...I would be happy to get the last pair - the pearls :-)
Thank you for this oppotunity!
Hugs/ Christina
I think I would choose the white roses pair! so lovely!
northssclub at yahoo dot com
I love the embellished pearl ones.=)
Your earrings is an awesome inspiration! Many thanks for sharing. I would like to feature it at http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/
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Jane
http://diylessons.org/
I'm on my way to Michael's as soon as I finish posting this comment! I can't join the contest twice, bummer! I'm not exactly social network 'material', I respect my privacy. I would most definiteley go for the lavender roses, the color looks a bit mysterious. Awesome post! I did manage to save your page in my StumbleUpon account. Keep up the crafty work! XoXo
buda_lovah@yahoo.com
The white roses for sure! They are so cute!
I love this! I can't decide between the white rose and lavender rose. I would have to choose the lavender as my favorite. Thanks for sharing!
ErinHarings@hotmail.com
Thanks for this brilliant tutorial, i'v got loads of these loevly buttons that i can do up!
wow sooo cute i love the white roses :)
I love the embellished pearl ones. These are beautiful. I am craft challenged, but think I can do these.
Mel J.
mkjacquot@gmail.com
Sweet and cute.
A simple and lovely gift idea.
What a great idea! I love the white roses.
Wonderful idea! I'm definitely inspired! I love the white roses for my wedding in August. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Brilliant! Such a good idea
Great Idea I love them I love the white roses
Oooo...love! Going through my button stash tonight!! I heart the white rose ones..beAttiful! Thanks!!
ktwalser@yahoo.com
The white roses are very pretty. Classic look. Cherokeeluv@hotmail.com
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