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Cork Silhouette Necklace Tutorial

June 19, 2010 by Jessica 68 Comments

Well, I had some leftovers from making the bulletin board.

Extra Cork Board

One of things I did with them are these:

Tutorial

I just adore them. I even wore the bicycle one out tonight on my date with my hubby.

They are really simple to make and making these made me think of many other small things I could do similar with my scraps (Christmas ornaments, magnetic frames, etc.).

Flying Bird NecklaceSewing Machine Necklace

Bicycle NecklaceKitty Cat Necklace

Let me share with you the creation process of these little things.

You will need:
–Cork board
–Scissors
–Writing utensil to trace with
–Jump ring
–Necklace to put it on
–Mod Podge
–Optional: Paint, Scrapbook papers, etc.
–Clip art/pictures to use to trace

1. Find some clip art on your computer or search the web for some pictures/silhouettes you like. (You could even do a child’s profile silhouette! How cute would that be?). I search the web by going to yahoo.com and searching under their images section. It’s easier to sift through for me.

Clip Art Used

2. Print out the pictures, cut them out, then trace them on the cork board. I do this on the backside so no markings will be on the front (because I used a pen and don’t want it to show).

Tracing It

Cut It Out

3. Cut out the silhouette from the cork board and do what you want with it.

All Cut Out and Ready to Decorate

Paint it. Mod Podge paper to it.

Mod Podge Cork

Add glitter.
Draw on it.

4. After you decorate it or don’t decorate it, I suggest covering it with a layer of Mod Podge (front and back). This will help the cork board be more durable.

5. Take something sharp, like the end of manicure scissors/toothpick/etc., and poke a small hole where you want the jump ring to go. Then stick it on.

6. Slip it on your necklace and there you go ๐Ÿ™‚

The cat one was for my daughter. She loves it.


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Comments

  1. Bree says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    Okay, I have like… so much of that cork roll stuff in my closet! We use it on the bottom of ceramic stuff that likes to scuff the furniture – Never thought of turning it INTO something. I smell some Christmas ornaments a-coming. Thanks for the great ideas, Jessica!

    Reply
  2. Just this... Alice says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    That is a great idea for using up cork scraps. Love the sewing machine one.You have some of the neatest ideas on your blog. Thanks

    Reply
  3. Meadows Market says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:27 pm

    I absolutely love the sewing machine…I hope I win. I would love to do a whole wall of cork in my studio to keep my projects organized (a girl can dream :P).

    Thanks!!!

    ashley(dot)chandler(at)aggiemail.usu.edu

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  4. Megan A. says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    Great idea! Love it!

    Reply
  5. Hannah says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    This is such a creative idea, I just LOVE the sewing machine one you made! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Jessica says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    What a great idea! I think those are so unique and fun. Way to be crafty!

    justenoughstyle.blogspot.com

    Reply
  7. Sweet November says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    I love this idea! I’m definitely going to have to try it out!
    I’m also holding a giveaway on my blog if you want to check it out!
    http://tweetnovember.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  8. daniel, alinna, and ruby. says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    i love it!!

    Reply
  9. Mel Makes Pretty says

    June 19, 2010 at 11:13 pm

    These look fantastic, fave is the sewing machine. thank you so much for sharing.
    I’m hoping to do a beaded curtin in my kitchen and I think these would fit in quite nicely.
    Something pretty to look at while I’m washing up ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. Kellie says

    June 19, 2010 at 11:22 pm

    cute cute cute!!!! i have no clue what i would do with cork, but i would start HERE! LOVE the necklaces- and the sewing machine one is the most perfect color! thanks!

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  11. craftedbymama says

    June 19, 2010 at 11:53 pm

    Hello, I would love to wear that sewing machine necklace.
    amy
    craftedbymama.blogspot.com
    amyhuch@hotmail.com

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  12. Strings of Me says

    June 19, 2010 at 11:53 pm

    I am going to be making myself a mood board for my craft room with cork and I could totally use the scraps to make cute bracelets or necklaces. Very cute! The sewing machine is actually my favorite so I hope I win. Thanks for the great idea!

    Reply
  13. LJ says

    June 20, 2010 at 12:04 am

    Very cute! You are so creative, i have no idea how you come up with all of this!!

    Reply
  14. Justine says

    June 20, 2010 at 12:30 am

    Hmm. What would I do with a cork board? I am not sure! I am in the process of making a cork board. I’ve been saving wine bottle corks so I could make a cork board. I also have some cork roll that we put on the bottom of our furniture so it doesn’t skiff the hardwood.

    Reply
  15. Freda says

    June 20, 2010 at 12:30 am

    This is such a great tutorial! I love it. Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Reply
  16. B @ Sweet Limes says

    June 20, 2010 at 12:32 am

    I’m just saying hi and hoping my luck will send that blue sewing machine necklace my way since I have no idea what I’d do with cork board myself.

    Reply
  17. Michelle says

    June 20, 2010 at 12:58 am

    Very cute idea! I love the sewing machine one and the bicycle…too adorable. I have never worked with cork before so I have no idea what I’d do…but now I may have to start thinking up some projects ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  18. Delia says

    June 20, 2010 at 1:00 am

    Ooh. THe bird is so pretty.

    Reply
  19. Terri says

    June 20, 2010 at 2:46 am

    Question, Where do you come up with this stuff? Do you see simular things else where or is this all coming from your own imagination? I am impressed beyond belief.
    Also you have really beautiful eyes! Where can i get a pair! lol!
    The sewing machine necklace would be pure joy to wear! If i do not win i really hope that some one that would truely appreciate it does!
    I love your blog, you are an inspiration!

    Reply
  20. mruna says

    June 20, 2010 at 3:24 am

    I would definitely make some similar necklaces and probably make a few magnets too!

    mrunamistry at gmail dot com

    Reply
  21. Jocelyn Christensen says

    June 20, 2010 at 4:22 am

    Oh, the sewing machine is so excellent! I love the color too…my favorite for jewelry!

    Reply
  22. tammiemarie says

    June 20, 2010 at 5:27 am

    you are so creative! i saw a fun project recently where you turn an assortment of frames into a wall organizer, one for each family member. i want to try it in our mudroom! thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  23. h/saltaste bรถnan says

    June 20, 2010 at 5:36 am

    Hi, don’t know if your competition is open for people ovearseas, but I’m posting a comment anyway. Great idea as usual. I think I’d make a matching crochet hook ro go with it. I love your blog. Especially how you make use of old and worn out things turning them into gorgeous and cool outfits. You’re a great inspiration.

    Reply
  24. Jessica says

    June 20, 2010 at 7:35 am

    I love this idea. Sooo cute.
    jsampson26@hotmail.com

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  25. Jen @ My Own Road says

    June 20, 2010 at 9:57 am

    I would use the cork board to make a jewelry organizer, I have too much to keep in one place! Hope I win!
    Jen

    Reply
  26. Ash J. says

    June 20, 2010 at 10:34 am

    I love this idea! Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!

    Reply
  27. Jessica says

    June 20, 2010 at 10:55 am

    I love the necklace idea. That is so cute!

    Reply
  28. CraftCrave says

    June 20, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [20 Jun 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

    Reply
  29. lisapeaceandlove says

    June 20, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    I would make leaves to go with all of the fabric flowers that I sew. Speaking of sewing, I think that darling sewing machine and I would be very “Happy Together”! Oh, what a geek I am!!

    Reply
  30. mommyof2tuties says

    June 20, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    Now this idea ROCKS!!!!!! I love it. I wish I had known about this last week our VBS theme was “Rodeo Round up”. How cute would a little horse, or cowboy/girl hat silhoutte be? I will be doing this…..so I will check back and let you know how the Cricut cut with it. Awesome idea thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  31. Danielle says

    June 20, 2010 at 6:15 pm

    Something crafty to make with the kids this summer, great idea! I love the little sewing machine, thanks for a chance.

    Reply
  32. Jackie says

    June 20, 2010 at 7:18 pm

    too cute. thanks.

    Reply
  33. Katie says

    June 20, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    that is so creative! What a perfect idea…i kinda want to make a tie-dye guitar one now haha…i just have to go and get some cork ๐Ÿ™‚
    thanks for the tips

    kshuttle@uoguelph.ca

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  34. Marta says

    June 21, 2010 at 1:28 am

    Very Creative idea!

    Reply
  35. fuelforbodyandsoul says

    June 21, 2010 at 2:24 am

    I love it when you can make scraps into something ๐Ÿ™‚ It’s very satisfying!

    Reply
  36. Beth says

    June 21, 2010 at 7:02 am

    i love LOVE finding ways to use up scraps! When it comes to crafting I am a pack rat. Thanks for the great idea!

    Reply
  37. Marie says

    June 21, 2010 at 8:04 am

    I wish I had seen this a couple of weeks ago i did crafts at a girls camp last week and these would of been great.
    But I will will file the idea away for next year.
    you have so many great ideas on your blog I love it.
    and as a seamstress this necklace would be great.

    Reply
  38. hweeen says

    June 21, 2010 at 8:24 am

    Halo,I am not here to take part in the giveaway.I really love your creativity.
    The necklaces are so nice,and easy to make.I really love your blog.

    I am from Malaysia,it is quit troublesome for you to send the prize if i won.so, you might just leave me out from the giveaway.

    Reply
  39. ฮฆฯ‰ฯ„ฮตฮนฮฝฮฎ says

    June 21, 2010 at 9:53 am

    This is such a great idea! I love recycling! You are a very creative person! I hope I win the sewing machine necklace!

    Reply
  40. Debilou~Mississippi Mama says

    June 21, 2010 at 10:17 am

    very creative idea,, i never would’ve guessed it was made of cork.. Thanks

    Reply
  41. Amie says

    June 21, 2010 at 10:44 am

    Just stumbled across your blog and I am loving it! What a creative way to use up your scraps!

    Reply
  42. Songbird Sisters says

    June 21, 2010 at 10:48 am

    I LOVE this idea! How fun! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  43. Sarah Seitz says

    June 21, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    Very cute! I love the sewing machine one!!

    Sarah @ http://comeandseetheseitz.com

    Reply
  44. Andrea @ The Train To Crazy says

    June 21, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    Very cute! Love the shapes you made.

    Reply
  45. Nena3110 says

    June 21, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    Very nice, but the little girl is the most beautiful…

    Reply
  46. The Sleepy Squirrel says

    June 21, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    Hmmm… I’d probably cut squares from it, cover them in pretty scraps of fabric and then hang them on the wall in a sort of checker board pattern. I saw something similar at PB Teen that was very pricey, and I’d like to make a more reasonable version ๐Ÿ™‚

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  47. Helen says

    June 21, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    Love your creativity! That sewing machine would look cute around my neck ๐Ÿ™‚ I think I would try to make some cute ornaments for Christmas, or even little picture frames as gifts for my son’s friends…

    Reply
  48. jules p says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:13 am

    WOW..another neat idea for the cork. I loved the board you made the other day. And now the jewelry. How neat.

    I think I would cut various size circles/squares and join them together. I might go and buy some cork today!!

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  49. RM says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:24 am

    I love these! So cute/easy to make new neclaces and these would make great toppers for gifts or gifts themselves. I will try an owl and a dog.

    Reply
  50. Jantina van Veelen says

    June 22, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    Sooo cute!!
    I want to make an little angel, a really sweat one ๐Ÿ™‚
    You make adorable things, it really is nice to look at your blog en be a “follower” ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  51. CodynStacey says

    June 22, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    Those are SO pretty! I love them!!!

    Reply
  52. Kris says

    June 22, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    the sewing machine is ADORABLE!!!! i hope i win!!!

    i am in the process of covering a work board with fabric for my craft space, wish i would have thought of this though ๐Ÿ™‚

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  53. Brad, Brooke, Abigayle, Rebekah and Indy says

    June 22, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    So CUTE! My 5-year-old daughter was looking with me…she said she loves the cat! I guess I would make a cat necklace for my daughter. I also want to make a cute bulletin board for my daughters’ new shared room! You have such an inspiring blog!

    Reply
  54. other-option says

    June 22, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    Those are so cute!
    – Danielle
    other-option AT hotmail DOT com

    Reply
  55. san says

    June 22, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    Love the cork ideas, what a great material I haven’t tried yet! Count me in on the cute sewing machine!

    Reply
  56. jenn.nienaber says

    June 23, 2010 at 1:28 pm

    how adorable! I’m addicted to sewing, so this is perfect. I think i’d make more birds… so inspiring

    Reply
  57. A. says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    Super cute idea. I think the most inventive thing I’ve ever done with cork board is put in in an old picture frame and make…a cork board. I know, right? Wow.

    I do like the idea of the commenter above who said Christmas ornaments. Or maybe gift tags? It would make something really cute that didn’t end up being super heavy…

    Reply
  58. sminiatures says

    June 24, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    Hello, please enter me! Thank you

    Reply
  59. Elizabeth B says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:20 pm

    So Cute!!

    XOXO
    E

    Reply
  60. Anonymous says

    June 26, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    I would like to make something for my daughters bedroom. Not sure what yet. We are transitioning to a “bigger” big girl’s room, and I need art for her walls. A collage maybe?

    Lin
    mcqueenlin@gmail.com

    Reply
  61. michelle@somedaycrafts says

    June 26, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    Great idea! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com!

    Reply
  62. Paula says

    June 27, 2010 at 8:30 am

    This is the cutest project! I definitely want to try this but I’ll probably make Christmas ornaments instead of a necklace. You are very creative!

    Reply
  63. Happy Together says

    June 27, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    Giveaway is CLOSED.

    Reply
  64. Mod Podge Amy says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:57 pm

    These rock. I just love them.

    Reply
  65. Lexi says

    October 20, 2010 at 9:10 pm

    I love these so much. I’m a big fan of big silhouette pieces in jewelry ๐Ÿ™‚ The bird one is definitely my favorite.

    I featured this post on my new blog, if you’d like to check it out, you can here!

    I hope you feel I’ve done your post justice!

    Reply
  66. Ms B says

    February 14, 2011 at 9:25 am

    … hey, I really love reading your blog … very inspiring …
    … your daughter is so cute … and the clothes you sow is truly beautiful …

    p.s. Happy Valentine’s Day <3

    Reply
  67. Jazzie Em says

    March 6, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    I love this idea!!I’m thinking about making one just to see if I can do it!

    Reply

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