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    Home » DIY Crafts

    Create Your Own Keepsake Necklace

    Published: Oct 1, 2012 · Modified: Oct 31, 2012 by Christina Dennis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 20 Comments

    By Cheryl Sheeler

    Create a Keepsake Necklace by Cheryl Sheeler for The DIY Mommy

    What better way to keep your memories close at heart than by tucking a bit of nostalgia inside a small glass vial and turning it into a charm necklace?! Read on to find out how you can make your very own custom piece.

    Supplies:

    • Small glass vial
    • A bit of nostalgia to put inside your glass vial (let your imagination soar!)
    • Your choice of length and finish of chain complete with clasp
    • Charms and trinkets if desired to embellish
    • Various jump rings to attach charms and trinkets to chain
    • Crazy glue
    • Small plier set including needle nose, flat nose, round nose and side cutting pliers

     

    Instructions:

    ~ Be inspired ~

    Create a Keepsake Necklace by Cheryl Sheeler for The DIY Mommy

    Create a Keepsake Necklace by Cheryl Sheeler for The DIY Mommy

    I have always been inspired by nature and dandelions are no exception! The airy seedlings are soft and dramatic and just plain beautiful. This tutorial will cover the steps taken to create a keepsake necklace using dandelion seedlings but feel free to use whatever you’d like! The only limit to what you choose to use is your imagination and the size of your glass vial of course 😉

    ~ Fill ‘er up ~

    Create a Keepsake Necklace by Cheryl Sheeler for The DIY Mommy

    Fill the glass vial with however many seedlings you’d like and securely glue the cork back on with a bit of super glue around the sides of the cork. Be sure the glue you use is compatible with glass. My vial conveniently came with a small screw hook to make it easy to attach to necklace. If you don’t have a screw hook you can tie a bit of strong string or cotton cord around the neck of the vial and loop a jump ring through that.

    ~ Get Creative ~

    Create a Keepsake Necklace by Cheryl Sheeler for The DIY Mommy

    This is the fun part and can really set your necklace apart from store bought jewelry! Hang the glass vial on your chain choice and embellish with charms and beads if desired. A handmade touch to anything never goes unnoticed!

    ~ Admire and enjoy ~

    Create a Keepsake Necklace by Cheryl Sheeler for The DIY Mommy

    Proudly wear your one of a kind keepsake necklace that not only looks beautiful, but most importantly helps you keep your special memory close at heart. My necklace reminds me of the many lazy summer walks I enjoyed with my little ones this past summer.

    Here are a few other ideas I have used in some other necklace designs to get your creativity flowing:

    Create a Keepsake Necklace by Cheryl Sheeler for The DIY Mommy

    Write a message on a small piece of paper, roll it up and tuck it inside the vial. This makes a fantastic personalized gift for someone special!

    Create a Keepsake Necklace by Cheryl Sheeler for The DIY Mommy

    Your sand from a vacation finds a home among a few beachy trinkets!

    Create a Keepsake Necklace by Cheryl Sheeler for The DIY Mommy

    Fill with some glitter for a bit of glam and sparkle. Tone down by pairing it with a few vintage style charms.

    I hope I’ve inspired you to create something that makes your necklace as unique and original as you are!

    ~ Cheryl Sheeler

    Cheryl is a self proclaimed jewelry and fashion fanatic, but most importantly a mother of three beautiful children aged 5,4 and 1. This local jewelry artisan finds nap time to be the perfect time to design and create her unique pieces. You can find her pieces on her Bella's Boudoir of Jewelry Facebook page and her Etsy shop.
    (Giveaway is now closed.)

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kim Carriere

      October 01, 2012 at 8:59 am

      I would put green and blue beads in it to represent my twin boys born this past march.

      Reply
    2. Loni . Foote

      October 01, 2012 at 4:54 pm

      I would put some of my dad's ashes in it.. it would be a really special way to always have him with me.. I have always been fond of these little jars and of the dandelion seedlings. It makes me think of picking bouquets of these for my mom 🙂

      Reply
    3. Therese Gabriel

      October 08, 2012 at 9:10 pm

      I would put dried rose petals from the rosebush I planted after my dad and mother-in-law died. We recently had to move and were not able to bring the rosebush...I will miss it. the necklace is beautiful! thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    4. kelli

      October 09, 2012 at 8:20 am

      i've never thought about making a keepsake necklace before. i love the idea of using dandelions because my son gets so excited about picking them and blowing on them. i would probably go with putting in parts of a piece of jewelry that my father gave me on my 16th birthday. it needs some updating.

      Reply
    5. Lindsey D.

      October 12, 2012 at 2:18 pm

      I would put some sand from the beach in mine

      Reply
    6. Lindsey D.

      October 12, 2012 at 2:19 pm

      https://twitter.com/LindseyMDaly/status/256851416163954688

      Reply
    7. Michelle {MichelleK Designs}

      October 15, 2012 at 9:45 pm

      The dandelions are such a cute idea. My daughter loves them. I think sand from a vacation would be great too.

      Reply
    8. Shannon

      October 15, 2012 at 9:51 pm

      I would put a dandelion or sand inside mine.

      Reply
    9. Tammy Henry

      October 15, 2012 at 10:04 pm

      I was recently in a near fatal car crash while 8 1/2 months pregnant. I think I would go back to the site of the accident and but some of the pebbles in the jar. To remind me how lucky my son and I are to have survived! 🙂

      Reply
    10. Tammy Henry

      October 15, 2012 at 10:05 pm

      I also shared this on facebook and twitter. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway.

      Reply
    11. Sherri

      October 15, 2012 at 10:19 pm

      I would put dirt and riverbottom sand (and some gold flakes if I find any) in mine to represent my family's land that is in the beautiful Athabasca River valley. We plan on keeping the beautiful piece of land for a long time!!!

      Reply
    12. Sherri

      October 15, 2012 at 10:22 pm

      Shared on Facebook.

      Reply
    13. Melissa

      October 20, 2012 at 10:42 pm

      I would put feathers in mine because my son is named after an angel and we all know little angels have wings.

      Reply
    14. Kathryn Knox

      October 23, 2012 at 6:45 pm

      Hi! Thanks for the giveaway. I would put cinnamon in mine because my 3 sons and I love every thing with cinnamon.

      Reply
    15. Jen Tran

      October 31, 2012 at 9:43 pm

      I will put in a bit of my daughters hair from her first haircut. I have saved a lock in my jewelry box from the last 2 years.

      Reply
    16. Cheryl Sheeler

      November 11, 2012 at 7:38 pm

      Wow! I am blown away by everyone's positive feedback and fantastic creative ideas! Thank you all for sharing and taking part in this giveaway. I had such a fun time being the guest author on the blog. Thank you again Christina! ~ Cheryl

      Reply
    17. who said don't follow your dreams chase them

      May 19, 2013 at 11:47 pm

      Yes! Finally someone writes about baby shower guests.

      Reply
    18. eporner

      July 16, 2013 at 12:02 pm

      You can definitely see your skills within the article you write.

      The sector hopes for even more passionate writers like you
      who are not afraid to say how they believe. At all times follow your heart.

      Reply
    19. Lily Watson

      March 15, 2019 at 9:51 am

      I have read your blog its really awesome and good.

      Reply
    20. KikisKlosetUS

      August 20, 2019 at 7:40 am

      Awesome article about creating your own keepsake necklace and I really liked it so thanks for sharing it with us.

      Reply

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