Mixed-Media ~ Scrap Necklace

Mixed - Media Scrap Necklace
A Nancyfangles Whimsical Creation

 Every once in a while I like to go through my collection of scrap papers and see what I can come up with for a
design idea. It’s amazing what you can do with pieces of paper that may have been otherwise discarded.
When I found a few pieces of cardboard tucked into my stash, a light bulb went off and these necklaces were
created as a result… Have some paper scraps lying around your house? Why not give it a try?

Supplies:
Thick cardboard (or just glue together a couple of thin pieces)
Pieces of decorative scrap paper – you can use junk mail, old maps, paper bags…
Modpodge
A paint brush
Scissors
E6000 glue (always use in a well ventilated area)
Assorted jewelry components to decorate - Beads, charms, buttons, bells, metal filigree/connector
Jump ring(s), chain
2 pairs of flat nose pliers
A finishing nail and hammer or awl to make the holes

Technique:
Cut cardboard into desired shape (I chose hearts)
Glue bits of paper to your cardboard covering both sides and layering to add texture.
Overlap around the sides to cover the cardboard.
Allow to dry.
Add several coats of Modpodge to each side allowing to totally dry in between coats.
Poke a small hole to hang from, and another on the bottom if you wish to hang bead or charms from it.
Using E6000, glue a decorative jewelry piece over the hole to hide it (I used small bead caps) be sure not to
block the hole.
Glue on any jewelry components to decorate, and allow to dry thoroughly.
I glued a decorative filigree/connector to the back of one to add some interest and texture.
Once jewelry components are dry, add a jump ring into the holes.
Add decorative beads/baubles to the bottom as desired. Slide a chain through the hanging ring and wear.
Imagine – Create – Enjoy!