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Upcycled Hardware Necklace

It’s time for another fabulous repurpose!  Today I am sharing a a project that I love.  This was one of the first upcycled projects I ever shared on the blog. Since at the time I only had about five readers and had very limited photography skills, I figured it was time for an update!

upcycled keyhole necklace

This little necklace was so incredibly easy to make.  It all started with an old brass keyhole I got from a yard sale.  (Technically, these little embellished keyholes used on vintage furniture are called escutcheons.  Which is totally one of those words that makes you sound incredibly smart and scholarly anytime you use it.  Or like a know it all.  Take your pick.)

If perhaps you aren’t so lucky to have a little collection of vintage hardware laying around waiting for the perfect project, you can find escutcheons pretty cheaply from Etsy or D. Lawless Hardware.

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Materials

Pretty Keyhole Cover (I like this set from Etsy)

2 jump rings

chain  (Choose jump rings and a chain that match the color of your keyhole)

Needle Nose Pliers

 

Upcycled Keyhole Necklace

This is really so incredibly simple.  Most keyholes come with a tiny hole on each side to nail it to a drawer front.

Put a small jump ring through each hole.

 

keyhole necklace

Attach one end of the chain to each jump ring.  Use the pliers or your fingers to close the jump rings.

And that is it – so stinkin easy!

Easy keyhole necklace

 

And now you have got to see my fellow repurposers’ projects – as always they have some fabulous ideas this month.

Repurpose October collage

Wood Shim Sunburst Mirror by Thrifty and Chic

Upcycled Pillows by Bigger Than the Three of Us

Repurposed Fan Belt Display by Life as a Thrifter

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Comments

  5. shelleyb says

    upcycle! genius! I love love the key hole necklace. I would have never thought of these. Amazing creativity.

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  19. Julie says

    This caught my eye immediately, Carrie! Thank you for linking up to Inspiration Monday Party, and I just entered your giveaway!! XO ~ Julie

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  20. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    What a neat necklace!! I’m glad to have been introduced to your blog. I am following you now. Thanks so much for the giveaway opportunity.

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  23. Carrie says

    Loving the keyhole necklace. Now I’ll be on the lookout to make a similar necklace. Thank you for sharing with us.

    Reply

  24. Stafford says

    My craft supplies most definitely need organizing! I love vintage items and that necklace is stunning.

    Reply

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