Handmade earrings from handmade paper

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 It is finally Spring, according to the calendar, but we had snow a few days ago! I have no idea why it does that because the next day it is warm enough to melt it all but living in the Midwest, our weather changes constantly.

Today I have earrings to show you. I used scraps of leftover paper to make them. I use my punches shown below...

 And then glued them together using Helmar's Tacky Craft Glue but not before coloring them using my Pitt Pens, I love making jewelry using different elements besides wire and beads.
To make them strong enough to wear, I spread a layer of Glossy Accents onto them and let that layer dry before adding another.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget, you too can make your own handmade paper using the Arnold Grummer paper making kit and directions here.

Comments

  1. SandeeNCMarch 28, 2016 at 9:20 AM

    Pretty earrings!

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  2. JeanMarch 28, 2016 at 9:20 AM

    How cool!!

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  3. Anne Rita TaylorMarch 28, 2016 at 11:34 AM

    Cool suggestion! I will have to try that - something else to do with my punches too!

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  4. mikosspot.blogspot.comMarch 28, 2016 at 9:48 PM

    amazing.. never been able to punch my handmade papers.. we must talk!!

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  5. MicheleApril 8, 2016 at 11:30 AM

    Very nice. They would also make wonderful embellishments on cards, albums etc.
    Love and light,
    Michele

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  6. UnknownMay 24, 2016 at 4:58 AM

    Excellent post.I am very impressed with this article.Those earrings are simple gorgeou. I like your beautiful earring but ofearthandocean offers most wonderful handmade and Tricolor Hoop Earrings designs are one of their kinds and give the most graceful look to their wearers.

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