Got two minutes and five bucks? Let's make some earrings!

Several people have asked me how I make the earrings I sell on Etsy.  I heard Bryan once tell his brother (why they were talking about this, I have no idea) that I sit around glueing beads together.  Oh how you all would be so much more impressed with me if that were the case...but it is not. 

So, let's get this blog kicked off with a bang (so you come back), as I let you in a simple secret that involves two words:  buttons and brads.

That's right, it is as simple as that.  All you need are buttons (the ones with the shanks on the back) or brads,  a hot glue gun, flush cutters (you can find these with the jewelry making tools), and earring posts.  All of this is available at your local craft store.  JoAnn's is a large fabric store chain that carries buttons galore.  If you aren't near a fabric store, hit up your local craft store, you should be able to find plenty of fun brads in the scrapbook department.

To get started, use the flush cutters to cut off the back of the buttons or brads and hot glue them to the earring post.  In less than two minutes and five bucks, you have some fun new bling.

These were made out of brads.  Total cost:  less than $1

These are my faves made out of buttons.  These buttons are rather pricey (for buttons...most buttons range between $1-3 for a pair) at $5 ($2.50 if you take advantage of 50% off coupons!).  You'd pay at least $12 for these retail.  Great for a Jags game Jacksonville girls!

Once you have all your tools, all you need is a creative eye!  Start looking at brads and buttons, not just as scrapbook embellishments and clothing accessories, but as earrings!

Need more ideas...or new bling (but don't want to make it yourself)?  Visit my Etsy shop at:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/emoryclaire
Until next time fashionistas...