Upcycle Vintage Earrings

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  Step 1

  First things first... let's remove the earring backs. Using your pliers, bend the clip on metal piece up, and using your wire cutters, snip them off at the base.

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  Step 2

  Now we're left with two gorgeous vintage rhinestone findings... imagine the possibilities!

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  Step 3

  Here's what I came up with...

  1. Shoe Clips

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  Step 4

  Simply hot-glue your shoe clips onto the backs of your rhinestone clusters.

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  Step 5

  You can find shoe clip findings on Ebay or Etsy {Ebay is cheaper!}

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  Step 6

  2. Headbands, Headwear, Combs, Barrettes

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  Step 7

  * Simply hot-glue your rhinestones onto an existing headband, ribbon, scarf, or stretchy elastic band. You may also choose to hand-stitch them if you prefer. Easily glue them onto a comb or barrette {or two!} for a pretty updo!

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  Step 8

  3. Bracelets, Cuffs, Bangles

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  Step 9

  * Glue them onto an old bangle or bendable cuff.

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  Step 10

  4. Bags, Clutches

  * Pump up the volume on a boring {or not so boring} clutch or bag and make it one of a kind!

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  Step 11

  5. Brooches, Pins

  * Simply hot-glue a pin back to each and Voila! Instant brooches! Pin them onto a scarf, belt, or...

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  Step 12

  * Pin them together on your favorite blouse... off to the side or right on the bow!

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  Step 13

  * Pin one to each of your collar tips!

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  Step 14

  * Pin them onto a cluster of pearls or chain necklaces!

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  Step 15

  6. Just for fun!

  * Add them to the edges of a mask for a masquerade ball {or a fun night in the bedroom *wink}

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