How to make earrings out of playing cards.
I hate when I go to play poker and realize that a card is missing from the deck. It’s like when you are about the finish a puzzle and you finally notice that there are some pieces missing. Man that really gets me going. (: Well, rather than tossing the whole deck of cards out as a loss, add to your super funky and fresh jewelry collection!
How to make earrings out of playing cards:
1. Pick a pair of cards you like.
2. Poke eleven holes across the top of each card with a sewing needle.
3. Thread some heavy duty thread (starting through the back and at one end) over the top of the card. Only go through the first 5 holes. Do the same starting on the opposite side.
4. Loop each piece of thread through your earring holder and back through the center hole.
5. Tie a knot with both of your strings. Make a triple knot so it doesn’t go back through the hole.
6. Repeat this process with the other card!
Have fun wearing crazy fun earrings!
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How to Reuse Old Photographs to Make a Personalized Wallet
I have boxes and boxes full of old prints. Now most of my negatives are becoming digitized, so I wanted to do something with my old photos.
Here’s one idea!
How to Make a Wallet from Old Photographs:
1. Pick 6 favorite photographs. (I’ve used landscapes, but you can use anything.)
2. Cut each photograph to measure 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches.
3. Place 3 photos side by side with 1/4 inch between them. Tape them together using packaging tape. Tape both sides to increase structure and avoid stickiness.
4. Do the same for the remaining 3 photos.
5. Lay the 2 sets of photographs side by side so that one of the long sides of each is 1/4 inch away from the other. Tape them together. Tape all around the wallet.
6. Fill with money and credits and fold in tri-fold and stick it in your pocket or purse!