While thrifting recently I’ve been drawn to clip on earrings. While I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with them–I couldn’t resist the 25 cent price tag and the bright colors. I’ve been dreaming up a few ideas to share with you–so here goes!
The first on is clip on earrings turned colorful magnets…
Materials:
-pliers or snips
-magnets
-strong craft glue
-clip on earrings
Remove the backs of the earrings with pliers or snips. If the earrings are plastic the entire back will most likely come off. If the earrings are metal, just cut off as much as you can to make the back a flat surface.
Apply a little bit of glue and attach the earring!
A word of warning… when you are glueing the magnets on, make sure to keep them far away from each other, otherwise, if the glue isn’t dry, they may be attracted to each other.
Next idea is so simple but it really adds a ton of fun to an outfit–turn clip on earrings into shoe clips!
The right clip on was rubbing just a tiny bit against my foot so I put some moleskin over it to make it more comfortable. So fun, right?
And lastly–clip on earrings turned collar detail. I think this is a fun alternative instead of a necklace.
Buttoning the shirt all the way to the top gave it a fun, vintage feel.
Now I’m on the hunt for more vintage clip on earrings. I can’t wait to think of more creative ways to use them, how about you?
Hi – I am reading 1000 gifts by Ann V. She stated in her website that you made her eucharisteo braclete. I would like to order one and would love to know the cost. I know about 20 women who would also be interested. In fact our small church bookstore/gift store may be interested as well.
Hi – I am reading 1000 gifts by Ann V. She stated in her website that you made her eucharisteo braclete. I would like to order one and would love to know the cost. I know about 20 women who would also be interested. In fact our small church bookstore/gift store may be interested as well.
Wow! Great ideas! I have had an obsession with vintage clip-ons for several years now! I have grown my collection specifically with crafting in mind. I received a hot glue gun on Mother’s Day and plan to use mine on jewellery boxes and handbags!
I will be blogging about them soon at Six Little Hearts
http://countesschrystobel.blogspot.com/
Thanks for some extra inspiration!
This is perfect – I can’t wait to try
I actually bought some clip-on earrings just last week! After wearing them for an hour I remembered just how painful they are! Thank you for all of the fun tips!
Adorable! Oh, btw, it’s “Clip-On” earrings. 🙂
Thanks Lynn!
another cute thing to make is to put a little bit of chain between two earrings and then clip to top button and corresponding hole of a cardi or of a shrug, and it holds it onto you without being done up if that makes any sense?! especially handy if you find a shrug or cardi that is a bit of a neat fit!
This is a great idea! I love it…I can decorate my fridge…
Yay! Thanks Lisa 🙂
Fabulous ideas!
Thank you Paige! xx
Love ALL of these! The magnet thing is genius…I may or may not be heading to the thrift stores today for some earrings of my own 😉
You should!! xo
Loved the creative ideas, so fun! =]
Thanks Caroline!!
These are so simple and fun. I’ve never paid much attention to them, but I think it would be really fun to hang a metal cookie sheet (maybe fabric covered?) on the wall by my desk and use cute magnets to corral inspiration and photos. I’ll have to keep a look out for these! Are you finding them in chain thrift stores (goodwill) or smaller shops?
Oo that would be adorable! I’ve found them in both 🙂
I really like the fridge magnet idea, they look so fresh and original!
Thank you!! xo