Re-vision Design: What to do with that SAD...SAD JEWELRY of yours?

I was going through my jewelry box a couple weeks ago. Wow, do I have pieces from long ago that I used to wear, never wear, and will never wear again.

Okay, I could take them to a thrift shop I sell to...but stuff like this rarely moves. Or, I could (and shall) give a few pieces to Goodwill.

But for some I decided: Why not make something new out of something old? Then the possibilities become keep them, give them, sell them?

The photo is of jewelry I began taking apart. I bought the red, white, and black necklace in Italy five years ago. The square with the ebony dot is an earring -- its mate cracked in my travel bag. And on the bottom right: necklace chain links.

Think about these bits like puzzle pieces waiting to be put together. What was an earring is now a pendant. What were necklace links are now matching earrings and enhancement peices in the necklace. I'm thinking I might have just created my sister's birthday present.

And, I most likely can design a bracelet, perhaps a choker, and more earrings with the remaining Italian beads!

So, what do YOU need to do? Go through what you have: beads, chains, odd earrings, rings, and baubles. Then, consider what additional hardware you will need: clasps, extenders, etc. Keep it classy: they should be silver, gold, and copper. Then go to your nearest craft store. I prefer Michaels Art and Craft Store....look for sales and jewelry classes!

Here are few I have already created

The beads (with the exception of the copper and silver) came from two existing necklaces. Two plain bead lengths became a three-strand standout with matching earrings.

I always loved my Frank Lloyd Wright bookmark. I took a gold ribbon from a special Mother's Day gift, attached a clasp....VOILA!...a cute necklace I get asked about all the time!

THIS SAD GROUP OF JEWELRY IS MY NEXT QUEST...