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.
in the end of the alligator clip. Twist to tighten it to the clip.
Add beads until it measures 3 ½ 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.
a few beads, and then a fun pendant at the end.
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!
Ruthie
Yay, this is a great idea... my daughter would love one of these in her room ... thanks!
AllieMakes!
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!
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To Sew With Love
So so cute!!!!!
Jami
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
Cyn
Love it! I found you from Crystal's Craft spot link party. 🙂
Cyn from CYNSIRATION
DANA
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
Steph
I love the combo of fabric and beads. Such a lovely way to display photos!
Toni @ That's Beeutiful
This is so pretty! Thanks for sharing!
Michelle @ Sweet Something Design
That is so pretty!
Nikki
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!!!!!!! 🙂
Erin
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Nice job! 🙂
Stacy
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!
Jana
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
Lisa
Love this idea! It's very pretty and a great & unique way to show off photos!
Lisa Grace
GORGEOUS IDEA...thanks! I think the kids and I might make one for Nana for her birthday and fill it with photos 🙂
Catalina
Hi, I like your blog, and hope to see you on mine. I'm your newest followers now. 🙂
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Beth
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!
Valerie
This is a really cute idea! Thanks for sharing... I love the flowers. 🙂
AmieAnn
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~
Seams Inspired
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)