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Things to do with Clip-on Earrings
n the early 1900s, piercing your ears was considered uncivilized. Thus, clip-on earrings were invented around the 1930s and widely used for the next 40 years. So in our ever-endeavor to reuse and recycle, we decided to showcase ideas for turning all those clip-on earrings (Come on, we see them everywhere!) into useful items for your every (civilized) day. Just don’t go snapping all the backs off, some of these projects use them! I 1. Make bobbies
2. Add versatility to a necklace Using wire, thread or even hot glue, add a sparkly or beaded earring to a vintage or new beaded necklace for dramatic effect. You can also leave the back of the earring on and simply clip it to a chain for an updated and fun look.
Cut two small felt circles and glue one to the back of an earring. Slide the other circle through the bobby pin and glue the two circles together with the bobby pin sandwiched between. Adorable!
Supplies Clip-on earrings (duh) Hot glue gun Needle nose plyers Depending on the project: Bobby pins
3. Add bows to your shoes We’ve all got scraps of ribbon around. Make a bow out of some spare ribbon and clip the bow to your shoe with the earring for a quirky addition to your evening wardrobe.
Ribbon Bangles Feathers Felt
Hair clip Magnets Thumb tacks
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