How to Make Christmas Ornaments From Spare Earrings

Ladies, we all have them. They are too valuable to throw away, but useless on their own. Besides, there is always the chance that the missing one may turn up. What are they? Single earrings. This Christmas ornament is simple to make, looks elegant, and preserves the lone earring just in case the missing partner should someday magically appear.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Braided Trim
• Ribbons
• Styrofoam Balls
• Straight Pins
• Velvet
• Straight Pins
• Spare Single Earrings
• Scissors
• Scissors

1. Collect all of your one-of-a-kind earrings.

2. Cover a Styrofoam Christmas ball with velvet, ribbon or felt. Use straight pins or shorter craft pins.

3. Pin a decorative braid around the circumference of the covered ball. (If you have enough earrings, you may not need the braid.)

4. Push post earrings directly into the covered ball. Post earrings can also be used to attach braid or ribbon to the covered ball.

5. Attach long dangle earrings to the bottom of the covered ball. Push craft pins through the tiny loop at the top of the earring.

6. Attach single hoop earrings to the ball by gluing or pinning them in place. Use a hoop earring to hang your ornament. Attach the hoop to the top of the covered ball with pins, then loop a decorative ribbon through and tie a bow at the top.

Tips & Warnings

• Pins will hold better and last longer than glue, especially for heavy earrings.
• These elegant ornaments may even become heirlooms! Date and sign them in an inconspicuous spot.