Well, I had some leftovers from making the bulletin board.
One of things I did with them are these:
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.).
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.
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).
3. Cut out the silhouette from the cork board and do what you want with it.
Paint it. Mod Podge paper to it.
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 🙂
The cat one was for my daughter. She loves it.
Bree says
June 19, 2010 at 10:15 pmOkay, 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!
Just this... Alice says
June 19, 2010 at 10:15 pmThat 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
Meadows Market says
June 19, 2010 at 10:27 pmI 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
Megan A. says
June 19, 2010 at 10:29 pmGreat idea! Love it!
Hannah says
June 19, 2010 at 10:29 pmThis is such a creative idea, I just LOVE the sewing machine one you made! Thanks for sharing!
Jessica says
June 19, 2010 at 10:38 pmWhat a great idea! I think those are so unique and fun. Way to be crafty!
justenoughstyle.blogspot.com
Sweet November says
June 19, 2010 at 10:48 pmI 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/
daniel, alinna, and ruby. says
June 19, 2010 at 10:48 pmi love it!!
Mel Makes Pretty says
June 19, 2010 at 11:13 pmThese 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 🙂
Kellie says
June 19, 2010 at 11:22 pmcute 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!
craftedbymama says
June 19, 2010 at 11:53 pmHello, I would love to wear that sewing machine necklace.
amy
craftedbymama.blogspot.com
amyhuch@hotmail.com
Strings of Me says
June 19, 2010 at 11:53 pmI 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!
LJ says
June 20, 2010 at 12:04 amVery cute! You are so creative, i have no idea how you come up with all of this!!
Justine says
June 20, 2010 at 12:30 amHmm. 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.
Freda says
June 20, 2010 at 12:30 amThis is such a great tutorial! I love it. Thanks for the great giveaway!
B @ Sweet Limes says
June 20, 2010 at 12:32 amI’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.
Michelle says
June 20, 2010 at 12:58 amVery 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 🙂
Delia says
June 20, 2010 at 1:00 amOoh. THe bird is so pretty.
Terri says
June 20, 2010 at 2:46 amQuestion, 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!
mruna says
June 20, 2010 at 3:24 amI would definitely make some similar necklaces and probably make a few magnets too!
mrunamistry at gmail dot com
Jocelyn Christensen says
June 20, 2010 at 4:22 amOh, the sewing machine is so excellent! I love the color too…my favorite for jewelry!
tammiemarie says
June 20, 2010 at 5:27 amyou 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!
h/saltaste bönan says
June 20, 2010 at 5:36 amHi, 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.
Jessica says
June 20, 2010 at 7:35 amI love this idea. Sooo cute.
jsampson26@hotmail.com
Jen @ My Own Road says
June 20, 2010 at 9:57 amI would use the cork board to make a jewelry organizer, I have too much to keep in one place! Hope I win!
Jen
Ash J. says
June 20, 2010 at 10:34 amI love this idea! Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!
Jessica says
June 20, 2010 at 10:55 amI love the necklace idea. That is so cute!
CraftCrave says
June 20, 2010 at 1:57 pmJust 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
lisapeaceandlove says
June 20, 2010 at 4:15 pmI 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!!
mommyof2tuties says
June 20, 2010 at 5:07 pmNow 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.
Danielle says
June 20, 2010 at 6:15 pmSomething crafty to make with the kids this summer, great idea! I love the little sewing machine, thanks for a chance.
Jackie says
June 20, 2010 at 7:18 pmtoo cute. thanks.
Katie says
June 20, 2010 at 7:20 pmthat 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 🙂
thanks for the tips
kshuttle@uoguelph.ca
Marta says
June 21, 2010 at 1:28 amVery Creative idea!
fuelforbodyandsoul says
June 21, 2010 at 2:24 amI love it when you can make scraps into something 🙂 It’s very satisfying!
Beth says
June 21, 2010 at 7:02 ami love LOVE finding ways to use up scraps! When it comes to crafting I am a pack rat. Thanks for the great idea!
Marie says
June 21, 2010 at 8:04 amI 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.
hweeen says
June 21, 2010 at 8:24 amHalo,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.
Φωτεινή says
June 21, 2010 at 9:53 amThis is such a great idea! I love recycling! You are a very creative person! I hope I win the sewing machine necklace!
Debilou~Mississippi Mama says
June 21, 2010 at 10:17 amvery creative idea,, i never would’ve guessed it was made of cork.. Thanks
Amie says
June 21, 2010 at 10:44 amJust stumbled across your blog and I am loving it! What a creative way to use up your scraps!
Songbird Sisters says
June 21, 2010 at 10:48 amI LOVE this idea! How fun! I can’t wait to try it!
Sarah Seitz says
June 21, 2010 at 12:52 pmVery cute! I love the sewing machine one!!
Sarah @ http://comeandseetheseitz.com
Andrea @ The Train To Crazy says
June 21, 2010 at 1:46 pmVery cute! Love the shapes you made.
Nena3110 says
June 21, 2010 at 3:28 pmVery nice, but the little girl is the most beautiful…
The Sleepy Squirrel says
June 21, 2010 at 3:54 pmHmmm… 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 🙂
Helen says
June 21, 2010 at 4:40 pmLove your creativity! That sewing machine would look cute around my neck 🙂 I think I would try to make some cute ornaments for Christmas, or even little picture frames as gifts for my son’s friends…
jules p says
June 22, 2010 at 10:13 amWOW..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!!
RM says
June 22, 2010 at 10:24 amI 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.
Jantina van Veelen says
June 22, 2010 at 1:00 pmSooo cute!!
I want to make an little angel, a really sweat one 🙂
You make adorable things, it really is nice to look at your blog en be a “follower” 🙂
CodynStacey says
June 22, 2010 at 1:42 pmThose are SO pretty! I love them!!!
Kris says
June 22, 2010 at 4:28 pmthe 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 🙂
Brad, Brooke, Abigayle, Rebekah and Indy says
June 22, 2010 at 5:28 pmSo 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!
other-option says
June 22, 2010 at 7:22 pmThose are so cute!
– Danielle
other-option AT hotmail DOT com
san says
June 22, 2010 at 7:32 pmLove the cork ideas, what a great material I haven’t tried yet! Count me in on the cute sewing machine!
jenn.nienaber says
June 23, 2010 at 1:28 pmhow adorable! I’m addicted to sewing, so this is perfect. I think i’d make more birds… so inspiring
A. says
June 23, 2010 at 6:26 pmSuper 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…
sminiatures says
June 24, 2010 at 4:13 pmHello, please enter me! Thank you
Elizabeth B says
June 24, 2010 at 11:20 pmSo Cute!!
XOXO
E
Anonymous says
June 26, 2010 at 7:08 pmI 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
michelle@somedaycrafts says
June 26, 2010 at 11:54 pmGreat idea! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com!
Paula says
June 27, 2010 at 8:30 amThis 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!
Happy Together says
June 27, 2010 at 1:19 pmGiveaway is CLOSED.
Mod Podge Amy says
July 6, 2010 at 9:57 pmThese rock. I just love them.
Lexi says
October 20, 2010 at 9:10 pmI love these so much. I’m a big fan of big silhouette pieces in jewelry 🙂 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!
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
Jazzie Em says
March 6, 2013 at 1:23 pmI love this idea!!I’m thinking about making one just to see if I can do it!