$3 DIY Charm Necklace Tutorial
Learn how to make a $3 DIY Charm Necklace.
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I decided it was time to start putting together little gifts for Gabrielle and Emanuelle.
They have asked me on several occasions for charm necklaces (they already have charm bracelets).
So yesterday I headed out to purchase supplies to make some for them.
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How to make $3 DIY Charm Necklace
I made two identical charms necklaces for $3 each!!
I picked up the supplies at my local Walmart. The chain was $4 (enough to make 4 necklaces!) and it came with the necessary supplies to put it together. I also picked up two key-chain charms for $1.97 each (why buy everything separately when it’s cheaper to buy those?).
Step 1: To start off I used flat nose pliers to remove the jump-ring that attaches the lobster clasp to the key-chain charm.
Step 2: Next I fixed the charms to my liking.
I used flat nose pliers to remove the blue bead. I replaced the blue bead with a pink one (it is for Valentine’s Day after-all).
With the help of the flat nose pliers and round nose pliers, I looped the wire back onto the key. (I did not add anything else to the charm because I liked it as is, but you can easily add more beads if you wish.)
Step 3: I used wire cutters to cut the chain the length that I wanted. Once that was done, I used flat nose pliers to add the jump-rings and lobster clasp onto the ends of the chain.
Step 4: And finally, I added a jump-ring to the charms so that I could attach it to the chain.
And voilà, ….
$3 DIY Charm Necklace
So, what do you think? Pretty easy and very cute right?
I’m quite happy that it’s inexpensive and I don’t have to worry about the girls losing them.
I love buying them jewelry, but I’m always paranoid of them losing the jewelry somewhere…
Hope you are having a BEAUTIFUL day!
P.S. I’ll be linking to these Parties.
So cute! And it looks so easy too! Love that you can personalize it to suit your taste.
These are adorable Christine…Wal-Mart no less! They would make great gifts throughout the year.
your necklace
is so sweet and dainty
i’ve been wanting
to try my hand
at some jewelry crafting
and maybe this tutorial
will give me the push i need!
Fridays Unfolded is back
and i would love for you
to stop by and join in!
Alison
Nancherrow (formerly Stuff and Nonsense)
Thanks for the tutorial, especially on how to buy smartly ;-)I love to combine, simplify, and multipurpose things…I have a few broken pieces of jewelry that I can assemble – I will think about Walmart, next time I need something. Have a great weekend.
Love the idea that this is so simple to do and make great gifts for anytime of the year. Thanks for showing us a great tutorial!
Hi Christine, I have two grand daughters that just might like your necklace for Valentines Day. They’re almost 17 and almost 14 so think this might be a good gift for them. Sometimes Wal-Mart can fool us, they do have some cute stuff and good prices. Usually I only buy anything pretty much at Michaels, Jo-Ann’s and Hobby Lobby if it’s on sale or I have coupons.
I especially love the little lock/key and bead embellishments you put on chains. I might already have some of the things you used. I always try to buy a longer chain so I can get at least 2 or more necklaces out of one chain. Great now that there are so many finishes for different tastes, makes it fun to make own jewelry and gifts. Happy weekend
Great simple idea, came out really well.
what a charming craft… (like that pun?!haha!) but, what a do-able and affordable project just in time for valentine’s day! LOVE!
xo, mama lola
great tutorial Christine and awesome photography!
Great idea and so simple. And yes, your photographs are awesome. Would love to know what camera you have. I need a new one.
These are so pretty! Your girls will LOVE them!
Super cute, Christine! I love how you made it your own! And for $3!?!? Well done!
Super cute!
I can’t believe you made this for $3!! I love it!
What a great idea. Love the step-by-step photos. Hmmm…I have a few old charms lying around…
That is just adorable! Thanks for sharing!!
What a sweet necklace (and you can’t beat the price)! Thanks for the Valentine’s Day gift idea!
This is so cute, Christine! What a sweet gift! Thanks so much for linking this up to Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop.
Cute! Nice work
I love this beautiful necklace and your awesome tutorial! Thanks for linking up with us at the Create Link Inspire party! You were featured today!
What a great tutorial! I love this idea!
-Karli
Very Cute! I love DIY jewelry that looks way more expensive that it actually cost to make.
I just adore your charm necklace. I love charm bracelets but find I don’t wear mine often because they can get caught on clothes. Maybe a charm necklace is my solution. :)
What a pretty necklace and I do like the price tag!!
OMG I Love this!!! I am always amazed when people make their own jewelry. So not something that I can do lol. If you have a moment, I would be thrilled if you would link this up to my weekly beauty party. We do everything from makeup to fashion to hair and skin. My readers would love this tutorial. Thanks for the inspiration
-Kat
Thanks for linking to Create Link Inspire at The Crafty Blog Stalker. You have been featured and pinned! Thank you for sharing.
–Katie, TheCraftyBlogStalker.com