4 Extra Things You Can Make With Leftover Cheap Charms

Buying cheap charms can be very tempting, especially when you see how great the prices are, however, sometimes you can end up with more items than you can think of what to do with. Just because you have too many pieces doesn’t mean you should throw them away! There are many different ideas you can try, if you find you have too many cheap charms to turn into jewelry items.

phone accessories

These accessories are very popular in Japan and South Korea, and are often seen elsewhere as well. It’s easy to create homemade phone accessories like these by attaching a small, sturdy loop of cord to the charm. To connect it to your phone, tighten the end of the loop that is not connected to the charm, so that it can be threaded through the slot on your phone. Push the loop halfway through, so that it comes out the other side, then slide the other end through the loop that is sticking out. Tighten to secure your new phone accessory.

greeting cards

To make a unique and fun greeting card, fold a sturdy card in half and create a design on the “front” of the card. This design should include an area that will be larger than the cheap charms you are using, which will be cut out. Carefully cut out this area with a craft knife. You will also need to create a small hole from which your amulet can hang freely. Using a very delicate piece of cotton, hang the charm from the loop so that it dangles in the cutout area on the front of the card. Once your friend or family member has enjoyed the card, they’ll be able to remove the charm and use it on any other project, so this even works as an added gift!

pet collar

Pet owners are always looking for new and unique ways to make their pets look (and feel) more special. If you want your pet’s collar to look a little different, you can attach some cheap charms with lobster claw clasps. This means they will be secure, but you can also take them on and off when you need to. You can even give your dog a different look every month. Whenever you wear charms around your pets, make sure they are very secure as your pet could harm themselves if they could swallow any jewelry.

markers

Stringing pieces together on beautiful silky ribbon is a great way to create a fun and stylish bookmark for your books. You can create many different layouts, and it’s even possible to create themed bookmarks, which will match the genre of the book you’re reading. Attach charms to the bottom and top of the ribbon to add weight, but leave the center free so you don’t damage the book.