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!
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)
chain
(Choose jump rings and a chain that match the color of your keyhole)
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.
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!
And now you have got to see my fellow repurposers’ projects – as always they have some fabulous ideas this month.
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
cassie says
i need to organize my hall closet, but i don’t know if it will happen! ;) and love the necklace- it’s awesome!
Carrie says
Thanks Cassie!
Heather S says
Love that necklace!
[email protected] says
Fun! I’ve been thinking about possibly reposting some old one’s as well. Great idea!
Carrie says
Thanks Ashley! This one was a project I loved that I knew not many people had seen so I figured why not!
Harmony H says
Wonderful idea, and so simple :)
shelleyb says
upcycle! genius! I love love the key hole necklace. I would have never thought of these. Amazing creativity.
Carrie says
Thanks Shelley!
Kim {Pinspired Home} says
Our Laundry Closet is on the top of my list! :)
Kim says
I would love to get me extra bedroom(storage/Junk catcher) turned into a office/guest room.
chris aka monkey says
carrie i would have loved the give away if that gorgeous necklace was the prize :) xx
Carrie says
Hmm, now there’s an idea. ;)
Jen says
Definitely organize the pantry!
Alexis Ray says
Pretty necklace!
Carrie says
Thanks!
Victoria Burke says
I would love to organize my craft supplies.
Ann says
Love lovely ect.. I love small bins to get organized.
Ann says
How cool, love the necklave
janice says
Looks great!
Jenna O says
My kitchen needs organizing!
Ashleigh says
My bedroom! It so filled with junk right now and theres nothing really homey about it.
Eliza says
Very neat-looking necklace.
debbie campbell says
this is a beautiful necklace. I love recycled/repurposed items.
Carrie says
Thanks! Repurposed/upcycled projects are definitely my favorite!
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
Carrie says
Thanks Julie!
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.
Carrie says
Thanks Christy!
Vera K says
I would love to organize all my kids’ stuff!
Natalie says
This is a beautiful necklace! I love making things out of something you wouldn’t expect :)
Carrie says
Thanks Natalie – that is my fav thing too!
Carrie says
Loving the keyhole necklace. Now I’ll be on the lookout to make a similar necklace. Thank you for sharing with us.
Stafford says
My craft supplies most definitely need organizing! I love vintage items and that necklace is stunning.
Carrie says
Thanks and good luck organizing!