What creative things can you make out of old jewelry besides more jewelry?

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J& #39; have tons of pearls and strass. If you had what would you do with them?

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It depends on how much beads you have left and the coloring of each one but I do know for a fact that if you are looking for something creative other than jewelry making, you can try turning it into art. I love jewelry Art. :)

June 14, 2009

make display pillow covers, decorate hats for girls, yeah stuff for display or something

June 14, 2009

i only buy jewelry from

June 16, 2009

Christmas ornaments.

Knobs and pulls on decorative boxes.

Edgings and fringes on pincushions, pillows and/or lampshades, bead curtains.

No, I don’t want to consider a literal *ton* of beads and rhinestones. The pounds currently on hand may be S.A.B.L.E. (Stash Acquired/Accumulated Beyond Life Expectancy).

June 18, 2009

another one is add them to tote bags, canvas shoes etc:

June 20, 2009

You can do Christmas decorations, picture frames, sew them into clothing.

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