If you have a huge stash of buttons, like I do, time to dig some out to make some cute dangle earrings with! And I have an easy photo tutorial for you to follow.
Welcome to the May Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by My Pinterventures. The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop (and you too) to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month, I am sharing a fun, easy and quick earring tutorial.
This month, I decided to try something I have been thinking about for a long time, but it wasn’t until the recently published Simple Button Earrings from Sum of their Story that I really got the kick in the butt I needed to try.
Julie’s original project uses one button, but I wanted a paired with was more dangly. I really like the long, slender look.
While I was at Hobby Lobby last week to teach my crochet class (I do that now!), I found a set of 6 of these beautiful natural wood buttons, and that was that.
I went home, and dug out my variety pack of jump rings I found a couple years ago on Etsy from a shop called Ali C’s Supply Shop (a favorite of mine, currently on vacation).
Materials:
- 6 5/8″ 16mm Buttons – I used this Set of 6 16mm Wood Buttons from Hobby Lobby
- 6 7mm Silver Plated Jump Rings (3 for each earring)
- 10 9mm Silver Plated Jump Rings (5 for each earring)
- Pair of Earring Wires – I like to use 20mm French Hooks
- Jewelry Plier/s – I like to use two, one for each hand
Material Notes:
Jump Rings: I had a variety pack on hand, and I was able to see which would fit best. Depending on the distance from the outside of the button to the button hole, you may need a smaller or bigger size jump ring to fit comfortably – I can only speak from my exact materials.
Time Spent:
6-10 Minutes for the Pair
Measurements:
Dangle 3″ in Length
DIY Notes:
Always open jump rings, and earring wires towards you, not side to side. Close in the same manner.
Jewelry DIY:
I like to layout the pieces in the order I will be using them.
Two attach two buttons together, we will need one 7mm and two 9mm jump rings in between…
Open one 9mm jump ring, hook button, and 7mm jump ring, then close…
Open another 9mm jump ring, hook the previously added 7mm jump ring, and the next button…
Open another 9mm jump ring for the top button, and hook on another 7mm jump ring before closing…
Open another 9mm jump ring, and hook to previously added 7mm jump ring, and last button, then close…
Open last 7mm jump ring, hook previously added 9mm jump ring, and earring hook, then close.
Make a second earring for the pair, and you are ready to wear them out!
Please feel free to make and sell your own Button Trio Dangle Earrings using this tutorial, but please DO NOT claim any part of this post as your own nor should you sell my tutorial, and DO NOT re-publish my photos as your own. DO NOT copy and paste my tutorial anywhere, link to it instead.
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the earrings are so pretty and could be shortened or make them longer if you prefer. Great idea.
Yes, definitely! Thanks, Terrie!
Oh my goodness, your button earrings turned out just great. I feel so honoured that mine inspired you! I wear mine all the time and have made myself some in several colours. I bet you find these really useful. I can see I’m going to have to make myself some more dangly ones now!
Your projects are all so inspiring!
Those are so pretty and I love the color. They will match most anything and be fun to wear. Your tutorial is really easy to follow.
Thanks, Shirley!
Those are so cute and sound so easy to make. I have a huge button tin that I inherited from my husband’s grandmother. This would be such a great way to put some of them to use. Pinned.
Definitely would be a fun way to showcase some, and not permanently attach them anywhere.
I love wooden earrings, so I am definitely pinning this! I love the idea of using wooden buttons to create earrings! So cute and clever!
Yeah, when I saw these wood ones, I just knew!
What pretty earrings! I love the color of the buttons and they will look great with so many outfits. Great tutorial.
Thanks, Jenny!
I just made a pair of earrings with some old beads. This would be a great way to make more earrings with the rest of the findings. Super cute! BTW – do you have social media share buttons? Doesn’t show up for me.
I have a bunch of beads waiting to be turned into earrings. Need to place an order for some supplies.
I have links to my social media under my photo on the right side, but I don’t have the actual “facebook” etc button for easy sharing. I should look into that! Not sure where to start.
So cute and I bet they were easy to make! My daughter would LOVE this crafty, we have a ton of colorful and fun buttons around the house. I like this neutral color that you did for myself, tho!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Would be a fun craft for you both to do together 🙂
I like that they essentially go with anything. Great tip on laying out the pattern before you begin putting everything together.
I have lots of buttons. Love how the earring tuned out. Pinning.
Thanks, Maria!
They are so cute and versatile! Lovely :).
Thanks!
I love the look of those. All of my favorite earrings are dangly ones.
Mine too!
Such a great tutorial! And those are my kind of earring – they can pretty much go with anything!
Yes, definitely! Easy to style.
Those are really cute. They also seem like they would be lightweight. I dislike heavy earrings.
I am right there with ya! These are nice and lightweight.