Gather those bobby pins you have lying around and turn them into your new favorite accessory! With a little paint and a touch of your own creative flair, you can jazz up any outfit with these bobby pin earrings. Pair 'em with a simple black top for a a bold statement or add a little spunk to your favorite outfit. Best of all, you'll always end up with a one-of-a-kind pair when you DIY.
Materials: Bobby Pins — Piece of Cardstock or Cardboard — White Spray Paint or Nail Polish — Acrylic Paint or Nail Polish (colors of your choice) — Clear Nail Polish — 2 Thin Pieces of Wire — Earring Hooks — Paintbrush — Pencil
• Clip bobby pins onto a piece of cardstock separating each slightly from one another.
• Apply a layer of white spray paint or nail polish as a primer. Let dry and do the other side.
• Paint pins your desired base color with paint or nail polish. Let dry and do the other side.
• Lightly sketch your design onto both sides of pins.
• Paint design onto pins with paint or nail polish. Let dry and do the other side.
• Apply a layer of clear nail polish to seal the paint and add a glossy finish.
• Create a triangle shape with the wires, twisting the edges together to close.
• When completely dry, remove pins from the cardstock and run them through the wires.
• Attach earring hooks to the wires and voilà!
Great DIY ideas. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great idea! Who knew bobby pins could look so chic? If you're interested, I'd love to post a link to this tutorial on our site, AllFreeBeadedJewelry.com, directing our readers back to your blog. I think our readers would love it! Let me know what you think. :)
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Kelly Spence, Editor
AllFreeBeadedJewelry.com
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Hi Kelly - Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you like the project and feel free to post! ~Natalie
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea! I'm giving this a try first chance I get!
ReplyDeletegood DIY saw this in College fashion.net
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenny! I would love to see it once you make it!
ReplyDeleteWow! You definitely win the Gillian's Island Award for Craftyness..Even MacGyver would like this one..
ReplyDeleteThanks Rebecca! That is quite the honor! ~Natalie
ReplyDeletegreat idea & i love the bright colors!
ReplyDeleteWe featured your earrings at Dollar Store Crafts today - well done!
ReplyDeleteLovelovelove this! What a beautiful color combo, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Never thought about painting those bobby pins to make such stunning item!
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Awesome :)
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ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and inventive. I will definitely try this!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love it too! Very creative and original. It's great how you find daily objects to transform into something really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a very cute and creative idea, who would have thought!!
ReplyDeleteWow- what a clever idea! This is definately on my to- do list. :)
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I made these, soo cute, im wearing them now! what a great idea!
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This is brilliant! I've always loved the way bobby pins looked when side by side even just in the package. This is great way to utilize their unique design and totally transform them. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletevery pretty.
ReplyDeleteI linked to your tutorial on my blog - thanks for sharing this very creative idea!
doro K.
Your tutorials are great!
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ReplyDeleteGreat idea! what size bobby pins do you recommend? I find 4.5cm too small and am deciding between getting 6cm or 6.5cm?
ReplyDeleteHi Ivana - Either size will work just fine. The bigger the bobby pins, the bigger the earrings will turn out. Have fun!
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These are fantastic! thank you!
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amazing idea! love it! :)
ReplyDeleteI am going to try this and also try to make a matching necklace. Thanks
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