Hello Friends!
If you are feeling a little deja vu right now, it isn’t you… I used this same frame for my crochet Christmas stars last week. I am repainting my living room furniture, and since I always put the tree in our living room, I’m treeless until I get the furniture finished. But I just couldn’t wait to share these Christmas ornaments with you, so I hope you’ll forgive me! ๐ I did snap a few pictures of them outside hanging on my redwood tree to give you an idea of what they look like on a tree. ๐
These are really easy to put together, and all you need are some vintage hinges, some vintage costume jewelry, and a pair of small pliers. It’s great way to repurpose vintage costume jewelry!
There are several necklaces in the picture above, but I decided to just use the necklace on the left for this tutorial.
There were a lot of different components on this necklace, which was nice because it gave me a variety of stuff to work with. I started breaking it down as shown above while I got an idea about what I wanted to do.
I started by wrapping around a linked chain around this drawer pull backing (okay, there not all hinges).
I used a little hot glue (okay, a lot of hot glue; I probably didn’t need to use that much) to secure the chain on the back, then I hung some of the linked beads off of each end of the linked chain
I used one of the linked beads andattached the chain and hook from the necklace to the hole on top of the drawer backing.
This is also how I attached the necklace components onto the hinges.
I cut apart the rest of the linked chain and attached them to the tops of the hinges as hanging loops.
That’s pretty much it! These were a lot easier to put together than I’d thought they’d be!
Though I really wanted to hang these on my tree, they do look nice on my wired frame for the time being. ๐
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! Please let me know what you think or if you have any questions in the comments section below!
Marie at The Interior Frugalista says
How ADORABLE are these!!! So pretty and such a clever idea.
Michelle says
Thank you Marie! ๐ I’m happy you like them!
Marie at The Interior Frugalista says
I love your hinge ornaments so much I am featuring them this weekend at the DIY Sunday Showcase Party! Happy Thanksgiving
Michelle says
Thank you so much Marie! I’m flattered you chose these as one of your features this week! ๐ Happy Thanksgiving!
Julie says
They are really pretty. A friend recently gave me a load of broken Indian jewellery, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to use it. I’m now thinking maybe I could make Christmas Decorations with some of it. Thanks!
Michelle says
You’re very welcome Julie! I’m glad that it gave you some creative inspiration! ๐
Mary-The Boondocks Blog says
These are so very original. I’ve had lots of these things at home but never thought to put them together and turn them into ornaments. The tree must look stunning with these ornaments on them. Simply gorgeous.
Michelle says
Thank you Mary! I haven’t actually put up my tree yet, but I hope these will eventually look stunning when I do. ๐
JESS44903 says
This is such a neat idea!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J. Happy Thanksgiving!
Michelle says
You’re welcome, and thank you! ๐ Happy Thanksgiving!
MyHusbandHasTooManyHobbies says
Love these! So very creative! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Brag About It!
~Laurie
Michelle says
You’re welcome; and thank you! ๐
LikeableNut says
Oh my gosh, these are wonderful!! I love the juxtaposition between the rust and glam. Thank you so much for being a part of Snickerdoodle Sunday- hope youโll return for more fun tomorrow!
Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
Michelle says
Thank you so much Sarah! I’m glad that you like them! ๐
Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction says
LOVE this idea and they are so pretty on the tree! Thanks for sharing @Vintage Charm! Blessings, Cecilia
Michelle says
Thank you Cecilia! ๐
hinessightblog says
These are great. Thanks for linking up with small victories. Really creative. It looks very nice on the tree. Great for a Victorian type theme, I would think.
Michelle says
Thank you so much! ๐ And thank you for hosting the link up!
Jennifer says
This is such a creative idea! Thanks for sharing at My Flagstaff Home!
Jennifer
Michelle says
Thank you Jennifer! And thank you for hosting the link party! ๐
Lisa Noel says
I have a bag full of hinges so I’m totally on this!! Love it! Thank you!
Michelle says
You’re welcome Lisa! I’m glad this gave you some inspiration! ๐
Michelle says
I abSooooooLutely love what you did with the hinges and bits of jewelry Michelle. It just goes to show when you have a creative eye, even something rusty and old can be turned into something extraordinary. Beautifl
Michelle says
Thanks so much Michelle! ๐