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    Beaded Picture Hanger

    Published: Dec 13, 2010 Β· Modified: Jun 4, 2021 by Jocelyn Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β· 23 Comments

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    These fun beaded photo clips are a fun and easy gift item to handmake.

    (I shared these a couple weeks ago on the Scrap Shoppe and am now sharing them with you here in case you missed it:-)

    I saw something similar to these in a local store here in my town, but I decided it would be simple enough to figure out my own variation. My daughter has one hanging from her curtain rod, and she loves to switch out her friend's pictures. This particular one is one that we gave to her best friend as a birthday gift.

    Here is a list of items that you will need to get started:

    26 gauge wire
    wire cutters
    10 alligator clips with a hole in the top (I found mine at Hobby Lobby in the jewelry aisle)
    1 key ring
    beads
    1 pendant
    glue gun
    fabric flowers of your choice

    1. Cut 5 pieces of wire measuring 7 inches each.
    Cut 1 piece measuring 4 inches.
    2. For the 4 inch piece of wire, you will start by twisting the wire on the key ring,
    add your beads until it is 2 inches long, and then add your alligator clip. Twist the wire tight.

    3. Begin by putting the end of one of a 7 inch piece through the hole
    in the end of the alligator clip. Twist to tighten it to the clip.
    Add beads until it measures 3 Β½ inches long.
    Put the end of the wire through another alligator clip,
    pull tight, and twist right above the bead. Do this 3 more times.
    4. For the last piece of 7 inch wire, you will only use 1 alligator clip,
    a few beads, and then a fun pendant at the end.
    5. I thought the clips looked a little plain, so I decided to embellish then
    with some of the fabric flowers that I make.
    You could use any flower of your choice here. I don't recommend
    using anything bigger than a 2 inch flower though,
    because it will cover some of your picture when it is hanging.
    I just hot glued them to the clip, but you could use a fabric/metal glue too, if you like.

    These are so easy and cheap to make.
    I was able to finish this up in under 1 hour and I think I spent under $10!
    Gotta love that!

    Thank you so much for reading my blog. If you liked this post, please leave a comment. Comments are a great way for me to see what is a blog hit or miss:-)

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    Jocelyn is the owner and creator of Inside BruCrew Life where she loves to share semi-homemade recipes with flair that anyone can recreate in their own kitchen. Jocelyn is married and has three kids. She loves to workout, enjoys trips to Disney, and relaxing at the beach.

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    Comments

    1. Anestazia

      January 07, 2011 at 5:28 pm

      Hey there! I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your project and I decided to feature it on my blog tomorrow! Don't forget to swing by and check it out!

      Anestazia <3
      http://yourworkistodiscoveryourworld.blogspot.com/

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    2. Elizabeth

      December 20, 2010 at 9:34 pm

      How pretty! I wonder if I could get my son to help me make one for Grandma? Hope you'll come link up to Made with Love Monday πŸ™‚ The party will be open until Friday so feel free to link up multiple projects. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com

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    3. Meg

      December 20, 2010 at 6:47 pm

      These are wonderful! I love 'em! Great job!

      I hope you can join my vintage tag giveaway going on now! alittleknickknack.blogspot.com

      Reply
    4. Ruthie

      December 19, 2010 at 11:40 pm

      Yay, this is a great idea... my daughter would love one of these in her room ... thanks!

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    5. AllieMakes!

      December 19, 2010 at 10:28 pm

      That is very lovely! I love the festive beads!
      Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
      AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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    6. To Sew With Love

      December 19, 2010 at 9:55 am

      So so cute!!!!!

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    7. Jami

      December 18, 2010 at 5:34 am

      What an adorable gift idea!
      Thanks for linking up to Theme Party Thursday! I hope you have a Merry Christmas.

      -Jami
      http://aintshecrazy.blogspot.com

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    8. Cyn

      December 17, 2010 at 10:30 pm

      Love it! I found you from Crystal's Craft spot link party. πŸ™‚

      Cyn from CYNSIRATION

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    9. DANA

      December 17, 2010 at 9:35 pm

      What a great idea! I would lovwe for you to come link this up at my Strut Your Stuff party!
      http://danajeanward.blogspot.com/2010/12/link-up-winners-and-giveaway.html

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    10. Steph

      December 17, 2010 at 4:55 pm

      I love the combo of fabric and beads. Such a lovely way to display photos!

      Reply
    11. Toni @ That's Beeutiful

      December 17, 2010 at 4:36 pm

      This is so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    12. Michelle @ Sweet Something Design

      December 17, 2010 at 5:33 am

      That is so pretty!

      Reply
    13. Nikki

      December 15, 2010 at 11:11 pm

      I LOVEEEEEEEEEEE this!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great idea! I hit my goal of 50 links, so be sure to come back next week cuz I'm having a giveaway!!!!! Thanks for linking up to gettin' crafty on hump day!!!!!!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    14. Erin

      December 15, 2010 at 3:14 pm

      Absolutely gorgeous!!! Nice job! πŸ™‚

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    15. Stacy

      December 15, 2010 at 12:02 am

      This is awesome! What a great gift idea. It would be great for grandmas to display their grandkid pics too. I just might have to make someThanks for linking up today!

      Reply
    16. Jana

      December 14, 2010 at 3:10 am

      Fun and cute!

      Come enter my linky party as well as the current giveaways!!

      http://gigglesglitzandglam.blogspot.com/2010/12/glam-party-6-gifts-that-give-back.html

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    17. Lisa

      December 13, 2010 at 7:31 pm

      Love this idea! It's very pretty and a great & unique way to show off photos!

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    18. Lisa Grace

      December 13, 2010 at 2:30 pm

      GORGEOUS IDEA...thanks! I think the kids and I might make one for Nana for her birthday and fill it with photos πŸ™‚

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    19. Catalina

      December 13, 2010 at 6:03 pm

      Hi, I like your blog, and hope to see you on mine. I'm your newest followers now. πŸ™‚
      http://the-w-s.blogspot.com/

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    20. Beth

      December 13, 2010 at 3:29 pm

      Love this idea. Super stylish and handy. I have a friend who loves to do beading projects, I think I will be introducing her to this post today!

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    21. Valerie

      December 13, 2010 at 2:58 pm

      This is a really cute idea! Thanks for sharing... I love the flowers. πŸ™‚

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    22. AmieAnn

      December 13, 2010 at 2:33 pm

      This is sooo adorable~ I love the girlyness of it! Thanks for the tutorial.. I may have to make one for my little princess for Christmas! Thanks for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party~

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    23. Seams Inspired

      December 13, 2010 at 12:35 pm

      Oh my gosh! I absolutely love these! :o) I always have candid snaps I'd like to display though not necessarily frame. This is the perfect solution. Thanks so much for sharing! :o)

      PS...I featured your sweet Yarn Snowman today on my blog. Thanks for linking him to my Thrifty Christmas Challenge. Happy Monday! :o)

      Reply

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