Cool Things You Can Make With School Supplies

<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">It's that time of year again, when our newspapers are filled with store circulars displaying ads for back to school clothes and school supplies! </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">While the deals are hot, why not stock up on some back to school art supplies to keep in your own craft cache? While you are shopping for all the things your kids need for school, be sure to pick up some extras for yourself and take advantage of the back to school sale prices!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZrMZECcMxWstaF0WeXllGThJFnZcJhpxTObZbuoh5IEXnJfcx9WRBE95SN7ZxmkJgJLqY3ZT5o6YhUZ1hzQrhXWhS_hIg3Pp6l5FYYSdYK2lo-4Pw0bMcfKQnMW16mksvCaWtEZrxm9q/s1600/Image6y.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZrMZECcMxWstaF0WeXllGThJFnZcJhpxTObZbuoh5IEXnJfcx9WRBE95SN7ZxmkJgJLqY3ZT5o6YhUZ1hzQrhXWhS_hIg3Pp6l5FYYSdYK2lo-4Pw0bMcfKQnMW16mksvCaWtEZrxm9q/s1600/Image6y.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;">Here is a list of things that are commonly found in the school supplies isle that are usually on sale this time of year, along with some ideas for what YOU can use them for!:</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044SEQQI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0044SEQQI"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B0044SEQQI&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0044SEQQI" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></span><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b>Glue sticks</b></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> - you can never have enough glue sticks! They really come in handy around the house and are great for art and craft projects. They are especially useful for any kind of paper crafts, scrap-booking, and card making.</span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028N6PSS/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0028N6PSS"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B0028N6PSS&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0028N6PSS" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b>Composition books</b></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> - these sturdy classics are great to use as journals! Why not create a little altered art on the covers and turn them into art journals? I also use them for to-do lists, for home organization, as a place to jot down craft instructions and home improvement ideas. </span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><img height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6XRn3BYZTco-KSNS5ZxEgrRnYChk0cWCpMSFCrZVwgJQaBFUwB18_FoOpZNnhakW_Ibqs748gZSgZkhis6Y9op9hcb_ZFPyHBqqotQrnVq9yJ3e01EwT6lqwu7mks2KZdD7HnnRtmP1sa/s400/IMG_3539.JPG" width="400" /><br /><span style="color: #666666;">Composition book caddy by <a href="http://splendorfallsmc.blogspot.com/2011/07/composition-caddy-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Splendorfalls</a></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQnPgEka4BsqdtFDV2a1IRKH0rfb1O2GhiKg0WWTJlCopgTv-ZwnfUBovP7AxJFo2Hrtpl82fwWVmK5KIDZ-DQ5NzJ2BAiXod8RSZwiCFmpV6m6T8tLV-PvmNQEx-iPht6cRKayHMb5qY/s1600/Imagey1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQnPgEka4BsqdtFDV2a1IRKH0rfb1O2GhiKg0WWTJlCopgTv-ZwnfUBovP7AxJFo2Hrtpl82fwWVmK5KIDZ-DQ5NzJ2BAiXod8RSZwiCFmpV6m6T8tLV-PvmNQEx-iPht6cRKayHMb5qY/s1600/Imagey1.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #666666;">Altered composition book tutorial by <a href="http://www.aestheticnest.com/2011/09/craft-pretty-paper-covered-composition.html#more" target="_blank">Aesthetic Nest</a></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwP0dB9oiejkYDPo9uj0MaLc3xJTf0nsu0yFh1MEVTLq659_eLnyqL1f21XUS7VizYRFwk-FNF-hEugrfnuDmdiAJuy4sxaXFZUt0jPmAj8rDdpnim2EGWN_2r2w0q1-t-cv4Ow-CjEbk/s1600/booksl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwP0dB9oiejkYDPo9uj0MaLc3xJTf0nsu0yFh1MEVTLq659_eLnyqL1f21XUS7VizYRFwk-FNF-hEugrfnuDmdiAJuy4sxaXFZUt0jPmAj8rDdpnim2EGWN_2r2w0q1-t-cv4Ow-CjEbk/s1600/booksl.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #666666;">Altered composition book by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96616044/altered-cowboy-composition?ref=sr_gallery_30&ga_search_query=altered+composition+book&ga_order=price_desc&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=handmade" target="_blank">jtjujubees via Etsy</a></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b>Crayons</b></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> - If you haven't noticed the wave of melted crayon art that has been all over the net, you are missing out! </span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOxjqiHdbjqv3_WIreetklcvLtAOI579TtU3eh8Wapv8Kddbh9P_onE9EatZ99N8rvxMnlkKWtZe_H8-flA9e-qW_-pt7zI-J8rXTlTzR_uUqGmUfk5wtAGWWFck3tsNg8bC7wQnv3T0kQ/s1600/Image6y.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOxjqiHdbjqv3_WIreetklcvLtAOI579TtU3eh8Wapv8Kddbh9P_onE9EatZ99N8rvxMnlkKWtZe_H8-flA9e-qW_-pt7zI-J8rXTlTzR_uUqGmUfk5wtAGWWFck3tsNg8bC7wQnv3T0kQ/s1600/Image6y.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/55309901643383907_SJCxfwoe.jpg" target="_blank">Crayon heart wall art</a> </span><br /><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVuDpjeCREEB5j7HsGFnk9hKVG-pVLikRpVoXpFnmckWU6o6Ov-ZfIWh-kcCvp6Lu06yRc_4RsMkyI-BGD0Nr5eZXGRKP1Uz4km1tgmfyEZNyJhAQoCHiX_AE44Rg4uHkmgjz7cbZUAgE/s1600/Image2i.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVuDpjeCREEB5j7HsGFnk9hKVG-pVLikRpVoXpFnmckWU6o6Ov-ZfIWh-kcCvp6Lu06yRc_4RsMkyI-BGD0Nr5eZXGRKP1Uz4km1tgmfyEZNyJhAQoCHiX_AE44Rg4uHkmgjz7cbZUAgE/s1600/Image2i.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #666666;">Canvas + crayons + glue gun + hair dryer = crayon art by <a href="http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/2011/08/you-knew-i-was-going-to-make-one.html" target="_blank">Whatever</a></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMH6fauHQiOmC0KqCKbzXR2CVnsudCHFqpOCOBU6DeaKAdfdZO-LQR7tHeosPZyTmSVH-FrID_YReNBxL9NLZ-6lzkq_E2D6UJM_lmYn01TNFYOj2WoqTpdhzYMAd7GtPy2KLjAVGTPWSP/s1600/Image3l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMH6fauHQiOmC0KqCKbzXR2CVnsudCHFqpOCOBU6DeaKAdfdZO-LQR7tHeosPZyTmSVH-FrID_YReNBxL9NLZ-6lzkq_E2D6UJM_lmYn01TNFYOj2WoqTpdhzYMAd7GtPy2KLjAVGTPWSP/s1600/Image3l.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/68117013084557756/" target="_blank">Melted crayon art</a>  </span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWyXKGxLBrPIG_pM4ofMMBL1c26OpeX0yaiDfmm-B-bl5Qzjyaip1iS4RH6fsB64pOHvQP62omRZ0vYz9NmZTksnDTQDgL6-0UzF40xJQWsvj_uMh9wz7lNsa2ynwSMnACWbzUON54zzV/s1600/prt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWyXKGxLBrPIG_pM4ofMMBL1c26OpeX0yaiDfmm-B-bl5Qzjyaip1iS4RH6fsB64pOHvQP62omRZ0vYz9NmZTksnDTQDgL6-0UzF40xJQWsvj_uMh9wz7lNsa2ynwSMnACWbzUON54zzV/s1600/prt.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #666666;">Crayon initial by Nesting Sticks</span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b>Colored pencils</b></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> -  not only are these are great for drawing and coloring, but you can create with them too!</span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><img alt="Sterling silver color pencil necklace, color collection - winter No. 1, the green and blue series" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/000/0/5455502/il_570xN.189986422.jpg" /><br /><span style="color: #666666;">Colored pencil necklace by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60891283/sterling-silver-color-pencil-necklace?ref=sr_gallery_17&ga_search_query=pencil+necklace&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_order=price_desc&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all">huiyitan via Etsy</a></span><br /><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN4s9Qp4QdxabckqdNPwrpLBXlhnHNCwE_Mu4iRL-58DtxDdinkJtLFkmiYa5WmxD51BsyIjXtODus2k1LjIle1tmypDa31yBVEk1iwIPPExSBnNS2tayqHi1JqaqOWy9zmvZiYwLFqy0/s1600/vase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN4s9Qp4QdxabckqdNPwrpLBXlhnHNCwE_Mu4iRL-58DtxDdinkJtLFkmiYa5WmxD51BsyIjXtODus2k1LjIle1tmypDa31yBVEk1iwIPPExSBnNS2tayqHi1JqaqOWy9zmvZiYwLFqy0/s1600/vase.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #666666;">Vase made with colored pencils Glue them to a jar with hot glue! from <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/easy-school-supply-crafts#slide-1">Country Living</a></span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><img alt="Colored pencils spring necklace with swarovski crystals." src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5828088/il_570xN.346308156.jpg" /><br /><span style="color: #666666;">Colored pencil necklace by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98852355/colored-pencils-spring-necklace-with?ref=sr_gallery_18&ga_search_query=pencil+necklace&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_order=price_desc&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all">Anrw via Etsy</a></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgntP88w56CbSTaVJp6wJrm5lQuv2MzAMXyGHQqBkM0j5mtdKlqImqQvdXArq_U1OddpuEzHfmyNEI2f66abM5Jqt5syE9jq-4qBgHz19adCGsK2s3lVcd_V5WdWD2jApBTqEkuMczv1xc/s1600/pencil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgntP88w56CbSTaVJp6wJrm5lQuv2MzAMXyGHQqBkM0j5mtdKlqImqQvdXArq_U1OddpuEzHfmyNEI2f66abM5Jqt5syE9jq-4qBgHz19adCGsK2s3lVcd_V5WdWD2jApBTqEkuMczv1xc/s1600/pencil.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://www.designmom.com/2011/08/diy-colored-pencil-jewelry/" target="_blank">Colored pencil bead DIY from Design Mom</a>.  The pencils are simply cut by hand with a small hacksaw (image 1), then rubbed on a piece of sandpaper to smooth the ends and edges (image 3), and then drilled with a small drill bit. </span><br /><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b>Rulers</b></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> - Rulers are another thing that are currently very popular for crafts and  decorating!</span> <span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;">*Be sure to check out my previous post </span><i style="color: #666666; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/you-rule.html" target="_blank">You Rule! Yardsticks and Rulers Upcycled</a></i><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> for tons of other ruler craft ideas!</span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYTZHNTEJ99h_UdZTWdV9C469LKSXuC5e8UXEdq7f5En5ee2JEXwr2siHoiLfhDWMHcBLBZ6yUH4wVBtN5vUGcoIlo3QGvG9nbRjvMdZeerWD02CneqTw-xU52A1xk1XKrIIjaZ2s_vsU/s1600/ss_100032462.jpg" /><br /><span style="color: #666666;">Ruler frames by <a href="http://theletteredcottage.net/beachy-bedroom-on-bhg-com/" target="_blank">The Lettered Cottage</a></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_ZtDi1Ah9UFQgyjsrEJ39JwdglgrZh74KJmzREiOToNa14PTfbSVAz4XVtcK_lOwcI9lnJfGfd3RxJEK0_nR9czRmZCTgbuggsvHvuch3E1cA9Xh4tIYildvNvBTnYXF_hyzreRDW0Dm/s1600/221028294181663044_4rrV6C3B_c.jpg" /><br /><span style="color: #666666;">Ruler stars by <a href="http://mamiejanes.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-09-05T17%3A49%3A00-05%3A00&max-results=7" target="_blank">Mamie Jane's</a></span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieZ8FAoY8N7mOA1zYvw0PTFWg4zyTxlEBVLM4AZruBd5eGx10mpFCvITSLAqAp3Lu9Gi7KoE0r6JYN55R8NihwLH_SpSNMth8XNvCaziRlmXH215eYP2X9gwM32QEl74gjSPy6f2ZATYMM/s1600/060910-kitchenopen2.jpg" /><br /><span style="color: #666666;">Ruler backsplash for your kitchen sink from <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/kitchen-tour-the-trovers-open-118911" target="_blank">The Kitchn</a></span><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhowMgNXLIXqPsA7lGt5k9_f5vXIztscMZVhwywOC5DvUfWhc-6aaGQ8QeALwzyx9DlPb718LnJOWegRoTQS52LReOlnH5aAENbWw4uKGgrI6JveNsx43-uvo68k4tloAUtu2Fq58ZQbVIJ/s1600/65865213269804503_4bTX8s3a_c+%25281%2529.jpg" /><br /><span style="color: #666666;">Yardstick coat rack <a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/storage/projects/how-to-make-coat-rack/" target="_blank">DIY from BHG</a></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b>Pencils</b></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> - there's nothing that says "back to school" like a No.2 yellow pencil! Check out what some creative folks made with them.</span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><br /></span><img alt="Pencil Eraser Necklace - Teacher or writers gift" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5705918/il_570xN.334009516.jpg" /><br /><span style="color: #666666;">Pencil and eraser necklace by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98982803/pencil-eraser-necklace-teacher-or?ref=sr_gallery_32&ga_search_query=pencil+necklace&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_order=price_desc&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all">DaisyDeux via Etsy</a></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ioluNSWjMrH7nh-s5hRcC_W0Z4d7gSpekVWxBmBz4V1Arx9xDzVUvkGjtqGwZZA4r3o8lXzWYx3QtGldzJM50OZy_hY6wC3aYXbVZuPqKYne9hiCRxcwAMKf743VaRcRz5B9xPHapIAa/s1600/Imaget4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ioluNSWjMrH7nh-s5hRcC_W0Z4d7gSpekVWxBmBz4V1Arx9xDzVUvkGjtqGwZZA4r3o8lXzWYx3QtGldzJM50OZy_hY6wC3aYXbVZuPqKYne9hiCRxcwAMKf743VaRcRz5B9xPHapIAa/s1600/Imaget4.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #666666;">Pencil wreath DIY (great for teachers!) by <a href="http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/pencil-and-cork-wreath">Organize & Decorate Everything</a></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnvuJNPxvZ2ryP5AW-HYN67ofJ4XSdkbhNkL2NCktnEBW62yDaNB19zI8y04WHPsLpSKSnj1zjzy-gmGAYrsm8nbhoaADVUKcRLwn9n3jFb6MmLrbAc7wD2YnoVppdTPrsU-YHIC_iORY/s1600/Image5t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnvuJNPxvZ2ryP5AW-HYN67ofJ4XSdkbhNkL2NCktnEBW62yDaNB19zI8y04WHPsLpSKSnj1zjzy-gmGAYrsm8nbhoaADVUKcRLwn9n3jFb6MmLrbAc7wD2YnoVppdTPrsU-YHIC_iORY/s1600/Image5t.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #666666;">Back to school pencil and chalkboard wreath by <a href="http://thenatureofgrace.blogspot.com/2011/08/back-to-school-pencil-wreath.html">The Nature of Grace</a></span><br /><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b>Other supplies</b></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"> -  flash cards, pens, markers, glue, and tape are also great to add to your crafting stash so while the prices are rock bottom, stock up. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">What do you think?</span><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Which do you like the most? </span><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;">Pin this post!</span><br /><img height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNbFdrVjyO6jAhmNxc6F36sdq3MC6I7Xs8d9rtg3rqmw5KgtoneODavgcmiGclQQcKR5FJZY4WaOL3o2UHA0b4nLo4jupcprGkFwrnMPxv3YtsxgdQqnaCagwCvNl9n7TxTWWkRvTpEY/s400/school+supplies+title.jpg" width="400" /><br /><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F07%2Fschool-supply-shopping-its-not-just-for.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-g82JtONgxa0%2FUBbj2xyc_OI%2FAAAAAAAAEjM%2FDjFNB8mK1H8%2Fs400%2Fschool%2Bsupplies%2Btitle.jpg&description=Cool%20things%20you%20can%20make%20with%20back%20to%20school%20supplies%20-%20lots%20of%20ideas!"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/BoHo-Chic-Jewelry-Timeless-Soldering/dp/1440238162/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378259730&sr=8-1&keywords=boho+chic+jewelry" target="_blank">Want to make your own jewelry from broken china and vintage silverware?</a></span></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/BoHo-Chic-Jewelry-Timeless-Soldering/dp/1440238162/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378259730&sr=8-1&keywords=boho+chic+jewelry" target="_blank">Then check out my jewelry instruction book, BoHo Chic Jewelry!</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/BoHo-Chic-Jewelry-Timeless-Soldering/dp/1440238162/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378259730&sr=8-1&keywords=boho+chic+jewelry" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQl6xf2IBqz41BcgLog_413MfqCVFKnkh7ECUqNSm7hNkknwStk0drfTW1bR7gmgu1brISP7GHHE4ieWnKsKJx7euZaPRuiKFS9PcKl5zG2UGm4z4dENiP3pQ3CVao2Yc5qsgYaDHqmuw/s1600/mini+image+book+cover.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /></div>

Cool Things You Can Make With School Supplies

It's that time of year again, when our newspapers are filled with store circulars displaying ads for back to school clothes and school supplies! While the deals are hot, why not stock up on some back to school art supplies to keep in your own craft cache? While you are shopping for all the things yo…

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"<i><b>I used to friend with trees</b></i>,<br />I have a call I close my eyes and wait for the echo<br />And you came in a hurricane,<br />I watched you in the dark<br />Never seen nothing like it"<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8163/7664639220_a4456e821e_c.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="702" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8163/7664639220_a4456e821e_c.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" width="702" /></a><br /><a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8028/7664499794_f7bca5c271_c.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="701" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8028/7664499794_f7bca5c271_c.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" width="701" /></a><a href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7664499342_ffbaf872e3_c.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="704" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7664499342_ffbaf872e3_c.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" width="704" /></a><br /><i><br /><br /><br />Currently seduced by Vaughan latest interior products. </i><br /><br />1. Twig Wall Light, 2 Arm Twig Wall Light, 1 Arm, Bronze, Left and Right.<br />2. Sculptural Coffee Table Bronze with Glass Top<br />3.. Woodville Table Lamp Bronze, Drum Natural Linen Lampshade<br /><br /><br /><br />"Michael and Lucy Vaughan founded <a href="http://www.vaughandesigns.com/default.cfm"><i><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Vaughan Ltd </b></span></i></a>in 1983 to meet the demand in the interior design world for stylish and classical lighting made to the highest standards. <i><b>Having previously been dealers in decorative antiques they fully appreciated the sort of lighting that was needed.</b></i><br /><br />The business has grown considerably in the last 20 years enabling Vaughan to expand from lighting into other decorative areas such as furniture, needlework and fabric which are now integral parts of the business. The overall aim has always been to manufacture the very best in terms of craftsmanship, 'good taste' and authenticity. The rate of product innovation is high and large numbers of new products are introduced every year. "<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAG4wFcWunE"><i><br />lyrics by Niki & The Dove - Mother protect</i></a>

"I used to friend with trees,I have a call I close my eyes and wait for the echoAnd you came in a hurricane,I watched you in the darkNever seen nothing like it"Currently seduced by Vaughan latest interior products. 1. Twig Wall Light, 2 Arm Twig Wall Light, 1 Arm, Bronze, Left and Right.2. Sculptura…

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How To Make A Vintage Key Necklace DIY

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFTYjg_7lF-vKadXqigIaGG7vcloHyp-tZQrQkZ4Kw-euTx3sv0O1ai3FJKIlxDlBCs47JhKV22gkVd9Kkzx8ZyepyBkM5lZTDeo5CuB56pRlNiLQo6cZQmxlppJrRPlSuFS5XIEBoEB4/s1600/vintage+key+title.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFTYjg_7lF-vKadXqigIaGG7vcloHyp-tZQrQkZ4Kw-euTx3sv0O1ai3FJKIlxDlBCs47JhKV22gkVd9Kkzx8ZyepyBkM5lZTDeo5CuB56pRlNiLQo6cZQmxlppJrRPlSuFS5XIEBoEB4/s320/vintage+key+title.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">A while back I posted some information on how to make necklaces with vintage and antique skeleton keys and since they are so popular I wanted to share those directions again for those who might have missed the original post and for those who have requested more information on how to make them. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">These directions are for how to make a necklace with a vintage key that is hung horizontally with a length of chain on each end of the key. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">What's fun about this project is that you can personalize your necklace by choosing your favorite color beads and gemstones to whatever you desire! That is the fun of designing; personalizing it however you like by being creative and experimenting and trying new things! </span><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm classifying this as a </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">beginner project</i><span style="font-size: large;"> because there is really only one jewelry making technique that you need to know to create this necklace, and that is the </span><i style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.firemountaingems.com/beading_howtos/beading_projects.asp?docid=652t" target="_blank">wrapped loop</a>. </i></span><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(you will find more info on <a href="http://www.firemountaingems.com/beading_howtos/beading_projects.asp?docid=652t" target="_blank">how to make a wrapped loop</a> below as you read on. I have included a <a href="http://www.firemountaingems.com/beading_howtos/beading_projects.asp?docid=652t" target="_blank">link to directions for this technique</a> for anyone who needs to lean it!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjja5tCfeAqts8vtmQXIoln1XBh9cP9WGYItRtAd-jnkSicwSIs2Ux4bq-kW8t9Cuye7HXrBXahxrJTAPadytqaEWvu2SE62yD9MQVhnEpajYcXyI4PCzQryfTsE2S7Z8kO93GiUFgW9dvI/s400/horiz+turq.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;">Horizontally hung antique key necklace</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Materials List </b></span></div></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">Vintage Keys - </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">most often found at flea markets and the like. You can also buy then on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search/supplies?q=antique%20skeleton%20keys&view_type=gallery&ship_to=ZZ&min=0&max=0">Etsy.com</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NV5PRE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000NV5PRE"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B000NV5PRE&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000NV5PRE" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">  <span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444;">WD-40 and paper towels</span><span style="color: #666666;"> to clean up your keys and remove rust</span></span></span></div></div><div style="color: #666666; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UDC5UM/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003UDC5UM"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B003UDC5UM&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003UDC5UM" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ZUVGWG/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005ZUVGWG"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B005ZUVGWG&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B005ZUVGWG" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">  <span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444;">Coordinating wire:</span><span style="color: #666666;"> Brass or copper work well. For the necklaces shown, I used Beadalon ColourCraft Permanently Colored Copper Wire in Brown (20 gauge) and Zebra Wire Colored Copper Wire in Brown in 18, 22 and 26 gauge</span></span></span></div><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001V98EUM/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001V98EUM"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B001V98EUM&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001V98EUM" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">Antique finish brass or copper chain</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"> </span></div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #666666; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UPQ1LG/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001UPQ1LG"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B001UPQ1LG&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001UPQ1LG" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">Antique finish brass or copper jump rings</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"> </span></div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #666666; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00801WEDC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00801WEDC"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B00801WEDC&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00801WEDC" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">Antique finish brass or copper clasps</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #666666; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VSMJA2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003VSMJA2"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B003VSMJA2&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003VSMJA2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />        <span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HKAZS8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002HKAZS8" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B002HKAZS8&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002HKAZS8" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; text-align: -webkit-auto;" width="1" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">A variety of gemstone and/or glass beads</span></span></div></div><div style="color: #666666; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y7H6NA/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003Y7H6NA"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B003Y7H6NA&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003Y7H6NA" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">Round nose pliers</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div></div></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SN9Z3W/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000SN9Z3W"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B000SN9Z3W&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000SN9Z3W" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">Flush-cut pliers</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div></div></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013AOCRI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0013AOCRI"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B0013AOCRI&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0013AOCRI" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">Chain nose pliers</span></span></div></div><div style="color: #666666; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="color: #666666; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;">Before you begin:</span></span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: center;">If you find that your keys are a little rusty, spray them with WD-40 and clean well with paper towels. Because the keys I used were a nice, rusty brown, I decided to use brown colored copper wire for my necklaces. </span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: center;">*NOTE:</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: center;"> For this necklace you will need to know how to make <i>a basic wrapped loop.</i> This is a simple technique that is basic to jewelry making. It is easy to learn with just a little practice. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you do not know how to make a wrapped loop, directions can be found <a href="http://www.firemountaingems.com/beading_howtos/beading_projects.asp?docid=652t" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Directions</span><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Step 1.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> Place key horizontally on table. Cut a 3” piece of wire and connect one end to the hole in the top of the key with a basic wrapped loop. (I used the 20 gauge wire).</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="color: #444444;">   Step 2.</span><span style="color: #666666;"> P</span></span><span style="color: #666666;">lace a bead onto the other end of the wire and complete the end with another closed, wrapped loop.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></span></div></div></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">   Step 3</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">. Cut another 3” piece of wire and with a wrapped loop, connect one end to other, opposite end of the key, wrapping the wire around the body of the key to the inside of the key’s teeth.</span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">   Step 4.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> Place a bead onto the other end of the wire and complete the end with another closed, wrapped loop.</span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimR2sDgO4TnC6En4zv1W5Ti8ZitI3AgnTG-zjkvgdPViiNUjIEU1dzNpdXMEhqKnfjlGW4HTNjGpGgpctGp4Vy7jKY3ppmipK_slZGcBpQ_wTZErLYZPWT0L_EzRVTu7DVM5z_iqHW2Qlx/s400/horiz+attachment.jpg" /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Step 5.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> Continue this technique using 2.5” lengths of wire and beads, until you have the beaded look you want; In the photo above, you can see that I used three different beads on each end of the key. On the left side for the first beaded wrap that is attached to the key I put two turquoise beads together on that one wrap. On the next wrap attached to that one, I used one single bead. On the right side of the photo above, I did three wraps, each with one bead. You can do them however looks best to you! That is the fun part about designing. If you goof up, just snip your wire and cut a new piece and do it over again. *NOTE: Do NOT wrap the open end of the wire after your last bead on each end because that is where you will attach the chain (in the next step).<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Step 6. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Cut two lengths of chain (I used two 10” lengths of chain) and now making a loop in the wire after your last bead, thread the chain onto the loop and wrap the end. Repeat with other side. Your lengths of chain are now attached to each side of your necklace.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #666666;"> </span><span style="color: #444444;">Step </span><span style="color: #444444;">7.</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> Attaching the clasp: At the end of each length of your chain you will attach your clasp. For this style necklace I used a basic lobster claw style clasp. Use a jump ring to attach the clasp to one side of your chain and complete the other side of your chain with another jump ring. You are finished!<br /><o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSN4hYv_JOYvf0EBMnflfk0rcy-uIUmQEus2ncZOcLxPh8lrRgyUm_S3AeLvP-7cR6_dvWoAnPJtwToy2755sv-Q8TI7JpuubksCEqNJZntXFY6GuM8OKv3GlIuRh52gkQy9TEMg4kZuJq/s400/lobster.jpg" /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Lobster-claw style clasp</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDCIQQ5XDDG5_PHBT_4eXZw0kv3YxKFwzClHqSWOrLZ6yvZQdNDjEgpii8QCEg6oRvVyyWhvM5kCGWcM-9wex8993GXktw9rcvO4zhokGX2nSbP_ekg_1wcvugj3qQGTpNx6ukHVzAS-6/s400/horiz+yell.jpg" /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">A different color combination: Citrine and Honey Jade</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgND-rHieClqZxBih4aT-6HTHT9K2wrvsEsKky1weyYBAYp0hlqrVv3JYNSqnnLmCwc3WaGiX2vff9lYzhlQQo1W-VI_I_UkzxG_CFTuXFn2CMygl8PF2N3Q1xC5AFye3ElkIJcZiU_6Tee/s400/horiz+pink+2.jpg" /></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Pink Rhodonite gemstone beads</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">If you have any questions, feel free to post them below. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; 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How To Make A Vintage Key Necklace DIY

A while back I posted some information on how to make necklaces with vintage and antique skeleton keys and since they are so popular I wanted to share those directions again for those who might have missed the original post and for those who have requested more information on how to make them. These…

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