
instead of cutting the sheet into rectangles like i did with the bookmarks, i cut circles with a 2" hole punch for the large disc and a 3/4" hole punch for the small. with a layer of collage on both sides, the paper was too thick to cut by hand, so i put everything on the floor and punched the suckers with my foot.

then i sealed the discs with a few coats of mod podge, hand punched holes in the tops, attached jump rings, slid them on the necklace strands (i bought these pre-made in packs of three at michaels) and was done.

these aren't exactly heirloom quality, nor as weighty or as durable as jess's (her patterns were mounted on bisque-fired clay and strung on a steel cord), but still, a fun splash of color for the summer. hypoallergenic, too, unlike this flowering monster in the background.

you could foof these up in a load of different ways - add some weight and texture with beads, use vintage wallpaper or gift wrap instead of mag/catalog pages, or substitute fabric for the paper... let me know if you try it! this is a fun project for kids, too, as long as the adults do the foot punching!
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Since I'm at school blog-reading (equivalent to committing treason?) I cannot see the pics, but I'm sure when I get home I'll love what I see :) Sarah (megustaensalada) recently introduced the 'dress a day' site that I've fallen in love with. I'm just glutted with inspiration on this mundane...er, Monday :)
PS I love it that my word verification is 'sunpep'!!
now I'm wishing I hadn't thrown out all of my magazines! these are inspired lady. where do you find the time!? xox
how fun! i think i might make me some funky earrings this way! :)
Lovely!
love love love!
Nifty fun! I really love the double layered style with the large and small circles. Honestly, girl, you should publish your own art & crafting magazine.
Ooh -- so, so cute!
sweet!! what a great idea!!
How lovely! I can never think of enough uses for my big hole punches so you have just given me another one!
LOVE THIS!!!!
Still dying at the term "foot punching!" These are lovely! Thanks for the artsy Monday jolt!
I LOVE these Aimee! What a fun idea to do with the kids!
Fantastic - the simple ideas are the best!
These are so fun, Aimee! Nice work!
I was right...they ARE fabulous!! haha
BEAU-TI-FUL, Aimee! I'm planning to do something similar with poker chips like I used on my Artfest pins, but those will probably require a dremel or drill to make the hole for the jump ring... not exactly kid friendly, I guess! SOOOOO cute! -Shelly
These are so fun! And quick and easy to make. I will definitely try this and link to your post when I'll blog about it.
Sophie
That's a great idea... I made cut outs from soda cans using hole punchers so you can do this to them making them more sturdy...
http://polwig.com/kids/soda-can-jewelry/
this is a great idea for teacher gifts! Thanks for the inspiration!
Kari D.
These are awesome Aimee!
your awesomeness never ceases to amaze me. please come to mn. please, please, please!
I like this idea a lot... and I like what you have come up with. Seeing these photos and reading of the fun you had makes me want to join in.
Great tutorial, and awesome use for all those pretty images that I cut out of magazines and have nothing to do with. Thanks for sharing. I will link to it on CraftGossip, as I know our readers would love this too.
these are wonderful, thanks for the inspiration.
i love that you punched these suckers with your feet! art done with determination & style!
oh aimee, i looooooove these.
& the whole collection shines
together. just like your whole collection of posts. just like all of you. oranges. blues. yellows.
greens. shine shine shine. x
Wow! You were certainly productive. I'm actually laughing over here because I can never try a project and do just one. If I try my hand at this, there are bound to be enough necklaces to supply a small third world country for the next Mardi Gras :))A few weeks ago I walked up the street to a neighbor's yard sale and she had made something similar but in the form of earrings. I have to admit that I would like a little more weight to them.
Oh Aimee, noooooooooo!! I stopped working for a few moments to come and have a look-in at your blog, and now you have this lovely project that I would like to try. Right now. It is so not fair!
such a great idea. your projects would make such a wonderful, kid friendly book!
Just wonderful stuff!
NICE! They are beautiful! I love how you photographed them on the flowering tree.
Another great idea for the list!! I love the colors.
How fabulous :) I love seeing how other people use magazines. This is very clever and crafty :)
These are so cool! I can see myself wearing these.
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Beatiful!
and you didn't break the punch?! good girl!
these are just sooo cool.
you should put some up for sale for us creatively-challenged ones.
p-l-e-a-s-e--
cheers
carol
thanks all!! fun to see new faces here, too... hey, carol, if you check back here, send me your e-mail address please at artsyville (at) gmail.com...
Superfancy girl :))))))
Love, love, LOVE these, Aimee! You SO rock.
These are darling! Linking in my week in review post today!
readysetcraft.blogspot.com
ohhhh i just LOVE these!!!! what a great thing to do for my daughters bday party. everything you do turns out as masterpieces! (is that proper english?)
I've missed YOU!! I've been teaching a new class and playing Mom BUT I finally got back here and loved this post. So I tried it a bit differently I made a ring ...rough but LOVE it and am making more...thanks for being that spark of inspiration..you are simply awesome!
These are lovely! So many possibilities, too-- you could hang anything pretty around your neck. I went to a craft fair a few weeks ago, and there was a vendor who'd made these exquisite pendants (enclosed in glass, though) out of antique maps. So you could buy a necklace honoring your hometown, or a favorite vacation spot, or your dream town, or where your ancestors came from, or... so many possibilities. Very cool.
These are fabulous. I just found your blog today and I can't wait to keep on readin'
GENIUS!
Wow this project looks amazing!! Thank you for sharing.
I love your work!!
SMiles to you,
Jenipher
These are TOO cute! I love the idea of embellishing them with little beads/charms and some 3D paint. These seem like great stocking stuffers for family and friends. Thanks for this awesome tutorial!
I featured this tutorial in my blog: http://ohthatscrafty.blogspot.com/2010/10/cut-n-paste-necklaces.html :)
Great idea! I am crafter myself and I would love to feature you designs at
http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/
Would this be okay with you?
Thanks!
diylessonsassistant
http://diylessons.org/
awww ! I like this.
how are you do it ?
WOW...just found your blog via pinterest...I do crafts at a summer camp and these necklaces are perfect....I am going to use the Big Shot with the circle die rather than a punch...just to make it easier peasier for me. thanks so much for sharing your creativity.
WOW...just found your blog via pinterest...I do crafts at a summer camp and these necklaces are perfect....I am going to use the Big Shot with the circle die rather than a punch...just to make it easier peasier for me. thanks so much for sharing your creativity.
This will definitely be a winter Christmas gift making craft for me and my granddaughter. Now to bookmark for future use. THanks...
sealed the discs with a few coats of mod podge, hand punched holes in the tops, attached jump Wholesale Scarves, slid them on the necklace strands.
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