Of course, it didn't take me long to use up the gift card and I made sure I left a few cents on it so they would give it back to me. Then I turned it into this:
I marked the size of the squares and cut it out of the middle of the paper.
It was so much easier doing it that way so I could see what I was tracing.
I tried to get Hobby Lobby where I could and then hearts. I've got to tell you, I was just looking at hearts and not the words around it. You've probably already spotted it, if not, I'll show you later.
There's my 7 little squares. (Still didn't notice.)
Glued them all in.
I filled the squares with Dimensional Magic. This was my first time using that. How fun is it?! You just have to make sure you are very patient and let it dry a day. That was my hardest part, not touching it.
Okay, now I noticed! Look at the first and fifth charms! How in the world did I miss that? Oh well, I still love it and have already worn it a couple of times. I see a necklace and earrings to match in my future. Hey Brandon, Mothers Day is coming soon!
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55 comments:
Now that is some creative recycling!!! I never would have thought to recycle a gift card in this way --- but you can be sure I'll remember it!
BTW - thanks for the sweet comment -- it gave me the link to your blog and I'm having fun exploring!
I can not even believe you thought of this..great idea!
boy that is cute! This morning I am seeing so many creative ideas, it is fantastic! Have fun at the party, and thanks for joining. XO
This is darling AND genius! How stinking cute. (and Hob Lob makes a cute gift card, too!)
WOW! That is Fantastic, I will never look at a gift card the same again!
Glad you shared that!
Adorable and SO creative! :) What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
What a cute idea! Visiting from The Girl Creative link party. Love this idea...will have to try it! Thanks for sharing!
~Jess @ www.makingoverthemartins.blogspot.com
Fabulous idea!! I'm here from Debbie's party, and I' also your newest follower!!
DxxDaniella
Never ever would I have had this great idea of yours! I'm inspired..Keep it up :)
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This is so cute! What a great idea...I'll be looking out for super cute giftcards from now on.
Melanie
youmadethat.blogspot.com
That is one cute bracelet! I tweeted the link and shared it with my blog's Facebook fan page!
I found your link from Debbie Doo. Very cute bracelet. I love Hobby Lobby!
What a great idea to recycle a gift card! I will have to keep this in mind for future reference!
That is such a cute idea. I have a ton of Starbucks gift cards...not sure if they would work but I might have to give it a try.
I have been inspired. Did you just find the bracelet at Hobby Lobby? I'm totally going to try a version of this. Thank you for linking up!
LOVE this idea. I have never seen it before: What a great way to keep the memory. :)
Oh my gosh! So clever! I just love this, I need to start keeping my giftcards!
Very cute Newbie, love your blog
That is very creative! Loev all the colors in the card!
That is so cool! Where did you get the bracelet to start with? Thanks for sharing ~ please come by and say hi!
What a great idea! I always feel bad getting rid of the cute cards, now I have something to do with them! Thanks for sharing!
Also, I have a great Dove chocolate giveaway going on right now and would love if stopped by and entered: http://eyespydiy.blogspot.com/2011/02/dove-chocolate-discoveries-giveaway.html
~Katie @ Eye Spy DIY
I love this idea, it turned out so cute...who knew that a gift card could do that!
That is wonderful. How creative. I'm your newest follower. Be sure to stop by my blog Monday and add your project to the More The Merrier Monday Link Party.
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I found you through Someday Crafts and would love for you to come link up at my link party! Every month the featured links have a chance to win tons of prizes, just for linking!
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What a wonderful idea...they always make them so cute that you hate to throw them out. Love that you can now declare your love for Hobby Lobby and your son in one adorable bracelet.
Very cute. Makes me wish there was a HL near me. Closest one is almost 100 miles away from me..... ;(
WOW, what an amazing way to upcycle a gift card! Visiting from Somewhat Simple.
Great idea! I have gift cards laying around that are just dying to be included in a project like this! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for linking up! I'll be featuring this on my blog on Saturday!
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Oh my gosh! This is sooo adorable and what an amazing way to always cherish that gift! Wear it in good health! Hope you will share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/02/pink-hippo-party-17.html
that is such a cute and unique idea!! I love it! Thanks so much for linking up to handmade tuesdays @ ladybug blessings!
so cute and I have 2 Itunes cards that I was about to throw away.......NOT!
Love this! Such a fun and unique way to save those gift cards! Would love for you to link up to my party today! :)
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I love this idea! Now I'm wishing I hadn't scrapbooked that cute Anniversary card my hubby gave me. Thanks!
Great blog! I love all your wonderful ideas. I am now your newest follower. I will be adding you to my blog roll on my blog - probably tomorrow when I update my blog.
When you get to steal a moment, come check me out at www.candycakeandcrafts.blogspot.com
LOVE it!!!
I'm featuring you tomorrow at KIS
I am sooooo making one of these!! I should own stock in HL! Very creative thinking!
I am IN LOVE with this.
Mainly because EVERY and I do mean EVERY single time I go in Hobby Lobby I STARE at this Gift Card.
I just think it is SO SO SOOOOO precious.
I WANT.
xoxo
bB
SWEET!
but where did you get the bracelet???
PLEASE TELL ME :)
we will be using starbucks cards!
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I love it! I think the two that you did not notice adds personality:)
I voted for you, I love this bracelet! You're very creative.
I love this! I want one of my own!
That is so cool! you are creative!
Just came over from the FTOB Hop for Most Viewed posts... and My Oh My is this a GREAT idea! I'm so glad I hopped over!
Jessica @ Doubling the DeWitts
stopping by from FTLOB. this is sooooo adorable. what a great idea.
That's totally amazing! I love how you made the bracelet. You made it look easy enough that maybe I'll attempt to make my own bracelet sometime. Visiting from for the love of blogs fun post.
Stopping by from FTLOB fun post. That looks great! The 'subliminal' messages you accidentally created are funny and must keep you smiling :)
That is one cute bracelet too much attractive. i really like it.
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O mi goodness! I never thought of this before. I had a bracelet like yours, the things had fallen off, and I threw it away! Tooooo baaaaad....
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Awesome idea! I've been browsing around some of your other tutorials too and love them. New follower :)
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