Cheap Necklace Trick
March 26, 2009
I LOVE fashion (I secretly want to be Emily at Some Girls Wander, oh and a lot younger ;) I could spend every day shopping and did before hubby and kids. But I just do not have the bucks to support my addiction. So I have to get creative, reuse, think cheap. My favorite way lately is jewelry.
I bought this chain with the idea I was going to make a necklace. But one day with no time, wanting something, I just grabbed it, wrapped around my neck and added a pin. How easy, how inspiring, how may different necklaces could I make from one chain? Ever changing with my whims. Pretty good for $3.00 bucks.
Now I am obsessed. Have you been to look at Joanne's and Michael's jewelry section. There is so many wonderful pieces of chains, finds, etc. I even got a black Eiffel Tower, that I just added to my collection. (Although one day I may run a length of narrow black ribbon though it and wear it as a necklace) Most pieces are under $5.00 and with a 40% off coupon, yahoo. You can make a cameo choker.
For the necklace at the top (and yes, I love you readers, I actually put a picture on me on my blog. Akk were did all those gray hairs, wrinkles, saggy eyes come from ????) I took a safety pin, attached one end to the chain, ran the chain to the back so you do not see the safety pin.
Took a pin I love (this sweet pin is from Cassi, thank you xoxox) ran it though the other end and attached it, so you had two different chains, at different angles.
A long vintage pendent.
Heck, even a cuff bracelet. Wouldn't pretty pink ribbon woven through the links make a gorgeous belt. Akkkk, I can not stop myself. Girl, you need to go get some chain xoxox
Clarice, it's so nice to see what you look like & you are LOVELY! I love the jewelry too :)
Posted by: Kim | April 12, 2009 at 07:30 PM
You are so creative! Love all of your ideas and I am so glad to be able to put your pretty face with your name! I too love to re-cycle the old jewelry. Great ideas!
Blessings,
Selia
Posted by: Selia Renzetti | April 12, 2009 at 11:08 AM
So clever! Now I know just what to do with all those Brooches! thanks!!
Posted by: Nikki | April 06, 2009 at 11:05 AM
I'll add to the chorus of how creative and clever you are with the amazing jewelry ideas! I love looking at things in new ways. Thanks for pointing me in that direction.
And I don't see one gray hair at all! You look lovely.
Posted by: Beth | April 05, 2009 at 07:54 AM
Somehow I missed this post! What a clever idea! You are the exact opposite of me - I absolutely hate all clothes, shoes, jewelry etc. shopping! My husband even buys me my purses and he often brings home clothes for me to try own (he's my own personal shopper~smile) because if it was up to me I'd just be in an old t-shirt and jeans each day!
Manuela
Posted by: the pleasures of homemaking | April 01, 2009 at 02:34 PM
Clarice, You're BEAUTIFUL! I'm so happy you've shared a photo of yourself; it's always so good to connect a face with a name. ((hugs))
Such a GREAT idea, I love your creative necklace. It's gorgeous ~ and what many would pay beaucoup $$$$$ for!
Yep, I always KNEW it... you ROCK. ((xoxo))
Posted by: Mari at Once Upon a Plate | March 30, 2009 at 08:44 PM
Your chain of inspiration would go down a bomb in Britain Clarice, I can see it becoming high fashion with the London set. Some great ideas and I have loads of different chains here (some with genuine vintage rust).
Posted by: Eli | March 30, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Wow, you are creative ! Who would have thought it was as easy as all that.
Liking the looks of that lemon cake too.
Posted by: Pearl Maple | March 29, 2009 at 03:22 AM
YOu look divine my friend!! THe jewelry looks so Anthropologish!!!!! I love it all...
Smiles,
Joy~
Posted by: The Vintage Rabbit | March 28, 2009 at 10:25 PM
CLARICE! You HOT lady you! I was just thinking of you and in between breaks from the volcanoe erupting, I wanted to visit your blog! Well...I'm glad I did.
Great creativity! I have to agree with all the other comments. I have missed coming here and had to stop by and low and behold...there's a picture of YOU! Too cool!
Love ya,
Debbie in Ak.
Posted by: Debbie | March 28, 2009 at 08:56 PM
Good ideas! My hubby would love the cameo necklace. He likes to see me in chokers and we both like Victorian decor.
Posted by: Linda | March 28, 2009 at 05:35 PM
Hi Clarice, your blog is so pretty and warm and wonderful. I love your ideas. We used to have a lovely little shop in Northport, LI calle "The Snow Goose". When I was younger I would spend hours in there. I bought a gorgeous teapot there and I still have it- (I'm 47). Your home reminds me of the store- very antiquey and lovely and warm and fun. Thank you for sharing.
Maria
Charlotte, NC
Posted by: Maria | March 28, 2009 at 02:54 PM
Oh my goodness, Clarice, these are so cute, so clever and absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing your great ideas!! I love 'em all!!
Love,
Tracey
xox
P.S. You would go nuts if you saw the bins and bins of vintage jewelry we've inherited over the years. (I'm being literal here, we have thousands of pieces...I used to sell them on ebay but don't have time now...may pick it up on etsy...?!) Wish you lived closer, we'd have so much fun sorting through them. My girls and I spend hours, and barely make a dent. As well, I use them for all kinds of things other than jewelry (did you notice them on my bows on my holiday tin's??). xox
Posted by: Tracey McBride | March 28, 2009 at 01:26 PM
you are so cleaver. What great necklaces. Makes me want to dig around for some chain I know is buried in my sewing room somewhere!
Posted by: carolyn | March 28, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Yes you do look beautiful. I think I need to grow out my hair again. I love the fabric flower. Love, Mom
Posted by: Linda | March 27, 2009 at 04:18 PM
Clarice,
You are beautiful both inide and out!
Thanks for sharing the photo:)
I love the Cameo, absolutely love it!
Wonderful ideas for creating beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Jill xoo
Posted by: Jill | March 27, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Clarice,
This is great! You have such style and good ideas.
Monica
Posted by: Monica | March 27, 2009 at 03:08 PM
I am inspired!! Not only to find some chains and funky pendants(and look at my jewelry in a different light) but to grow my bangs out! You are gorgeous and your hair is even better! LOVE the "highlights"!!
Btw, I found you today from your post to Sarah and Jack's blog. I love when I get extra time to surf her commenters' blogs.*G*
Posted by: Molly | March 27, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Ooh...such wonderful ideas, Clarice! I'm going to have to check out the jewelry section now. :0) I love the cameo!
~Kelli
Posted by: Kelli | March 26, 2009 at 05:37 PM
I love all your jewelry creations, and thank you for sharing the beautiful photo!
Posted by: Debbie | March 26, 2009 at 03:49 PM
As always, you blow me away with your beautiful ideas. And is that you in the photo? You are so beautiful and I'm so happy to be able to put a face to the name, makes it all more real to me, y'know? Anyway, I love your jewelry suggestions. Every now and then I put a chain through the hole in one end of a sea shell I've collected from the beach. Wearing it reminds me of home and my love for the ocean. Then I can pretend I'm a real mermaid donning my oceanic treasures.
Posted by: Junie Moon | March 26, 2009 at 02:08 PM
What a beautiful photograph of you, Clarice. You are so pretty.
This is as Anna said, a very clever idea. Wow!
I love those beautiful earrings you're wearing too!
Posted by: Lena | March 26, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Don't you look cute!
Maybe you should think about your own line of jewelry. Very clever Clarice.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | March 26, 2009 at 12:38 PM
How clever and this is something we can all try! Love what you've done....you're so creative! I mostly copy! lol
Posted by: Lavender Dreamer | March 26, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Oh Ms. Clarice!!!!
So nice to see your lovely face! I can totally place you living in the Regency Era with me as your friend in England. We could go to Perwinkle Cottage and have a lovely cream tea together! Love the fun ideas for shaking up the jewelry box! My daughter and I took a jewelry class together and learned how to solder (sp?) and it was so much fun. I'll have to post about it sometime soon. I braved the waters and put my mug shot up today too, must be something in the spring air! You are beautiful! Inside and out. Love visiting you!
Posted by: Nancy | March 26, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Very nice self portrait! Fun and creative ideas with the jewelry ~ my fave is the cameo.
Posted by: diXymiss | March 26, 2009 at 12:07 PM
P.S. Thank you for sharing Emily's blog. I love her clothing!!!! You are very fashionable too!!!! xo Paula
Posted by: Paula | March 26, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Dear Clarice,
You are sooooo gorgeous!!!!! I am so glad you shared a photo of your beautiful face! I love the necklaces and bracelet you made! They are all fabulous, but the cameo is my favorite. It looks so good with your sparkly sweater. I love your idea of making a belt too! You are so creative! I just love how you take something inexpensive and make it look so expensive and glamourous! Not only are they affordable but so easy to make! Next time I am in town I will have to purchase some chain and see what I can do! Thanks for the inspiration!!! By the way, did I mention you are gorgeous???
Love, Paula
Posted by: Paula | March 26, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Great idea! You always amaze me with your creativity. I think you're aging beautifully and gracefully, and that is a compliment!
Love,
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | March 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Thanks for posting the photo of you I love it and you are so very lovely. Aging is a good thing always remember that !!
I'm going to check out this idea of yours here very intriguing with the chain.
Posted by: Nan | March 26, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Clarice, what a beautiful picture of you. Hang onto that one. Christy
Posted by: christy | March 26, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Absolutely beautiful. Your creativity never ends! Awesome!
LaTeaDah
Posted by: LaTeaDah | March 26, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Great ideas, Clarice. And I love seeing you "in person". You're beautiful!
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | March 26, 2009 at 08:59 AM
That is amazing, Clarice!! I got a cute birdcage pendant from Michael's the other day and it is so cute!! Love the fabric circles on the necklace-what a great idea!!
Elise
Posted by: Elise | March 26, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Dear Clarice,
How very creative and versatile! You are very inspiring.
Love,
Marqueta
Posted by: Marqueta | March 26, 2009 at 07:33 AM
Very, very clever. I like the one with the fabric flower pinned to your shirt -- a different way to hang the chain!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | March 26, 2009 at 07:03 AM