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Upcycled Hardware Necklace

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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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  1. cassie says

    October 1, 2014 at 7:06 am

    i need to organize my hall closet, but i don’t know if it will happen! ;) and love the necklace- it’s awesome!

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    • Carrie says

      October 1, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Thanks Cassie!

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  2. Heather S says

    October 1, 2014 at 8:40 am

    Love that necklace!

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  3. [email protected] says

    October 1, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Fun! I’ve been thinking about possibly reposting some old one’s as well. Great idea!

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    • Carrie says

      October 1, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Thanks Ashley! This one was a project I loved that I knew not many people had seen so I figured why not!

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  4. Harmony H says

    October 1, 2014 at 8:53 am

    Wonderful idea, and so simple :)

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  5. shelleyb says

    October 1, 2014 at 9:22 am

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

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    • Carrie says

      October 1, 2014 at 7:52 pm

      Thanks Shelley!

      Reply
  6. Kim {Pinspired Home} says

    October 1, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Our Laundry Closet is on the top of my list! :)

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  7. Kim says

    October 1, 2014 at 10:17 am

    I would love to get me extra bedroom(storage/Junk catcher) turned into a office/guest room.

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  8. chris aka monkey says

    October 1, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    carrie i would have loved the give away if that gorgeous necklace was the prize :) xx

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    • Carrie says

      October 1, 2014 at 7:50 pm

      Hmm, now there’s an idea. ;)

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  9. Jen says

    October 1, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    Definitely organize the pantry!

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  10. Alexis Ray says

    October 1, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    Pretty necklace!

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    • Carrie says

      October 1, 2014 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Victoria Burke says

    October 2, 2014 at 7:29 am

    I would love to organize my craft supplies.

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  12. Ann says

    October 2, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    Love lovely ect.. I love small bins to get organized.

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  13. Ann says

    October 2, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    How cool, love the necklave

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  14. janice says

    October 2, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    Looks great!

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  15. Jenna O says

    October 3, 2014 at 4:53 am

    My kitchen needs organizing!

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  16. Ashleigh says

    October 3, 2014 at 10:15 am

    My bedroom! It so filled with junk right now and theres nothing really homey about it.

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  17. Eliza says

    October 3, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    Very neat-looking necklace.

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  18. debbie campbell says

    October 4, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    this is a beautiful necklace. I love recycled/repurposed items.

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    • Carrie says

      October 5, 2014 at 8:16 am

      Thanks! Repurposed/upcycled projects are definitely my favorite!

      Reply
  19. Julie says

    October 5, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    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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    • Carrie says

      October 6, 2014 at 6:27 pm

      Thanks Julie!

      Reply
  20. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    October 6, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    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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    • Carrie says

      October 7, 2014 at 5:55 am

      Thanks Christy!

      Reply
  21. Vera K says

    October 7, 2014 at 9:12 am

    I would love to organize all my kids’ stuff!

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  22. Natalie says

    October 10, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    This is a beautiful necklace! I love making things out of something you wouldn’t expect :)

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    • Carrie says

      October 12, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      Thanks Natalie – that is my fav thing too!

      Reply
  23. Carrie says

    May 1, 2018 at 9:32 pm

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

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  24. Stafford says

    June 22, 2018 at 9:45 am

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

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    • Carrie says

      June 25, 2018 at 9:23 pm

      Thanks and good luck organizing!

      Reply

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