9/22/10

Paint Chip Pendant with Infarrantly Creative


This post is brought to you by the letter “P.”  Oh wait…wrong show.  
This post to you is brought to you by Infarrantly Creative.






Hi, I am Beckie.  I am a do-it-yourself gal and Roadkill Rescue Hero!  I pride myself in finding curbside castaways and making them into beautiful, usable decor.  I paint, sew, reupholster, wood work, decoupage and more.

Today I am going to show you how to make an inexpensive “P” project.  I would like to introduce you to the Paint Chip Pendant.IMG_0961
Supplies:
Paint Samples
Mod Podge Dimensional Adhesive
1” hole punch
Jump rings
Necklace or chain
Sanding sponge
Jeweler’s pliers
Wax paper
The great part about this project is that you can make it any color you want.  Go to any big box store and grab some paint samples.  The color possibilities are endless!IMG_0729 1. Fold a paint sample in half lengthwise.  The reason I like to do this is so that you have the same color on the front and the back.  But if you want to make it reversible then glue two paint samples back to back.  I used Mod Podge but any glue will work.IMG_0954To make sure you get a nice seal I sandwich the paint chip between two books to weight it down.
2.  After it is all dry grab a 1” hole punch or any other shaped punch you would like.  Punch out your paint sample being careful where the words are positioned.IMG_0731 3.  Cover your surface with wax paper and grab some Mod Podge Dimensional Magic. 


Starting from the edge and working your way in squeeze out the Dimensional Magic onto your circle.  Once you get in the middle squeeze out some excess so that you have a nice thick coat.IMG_0956IMG_0957 IMG_0958 If you encounter any bubbles push them out towards the edge and pop them with a toothpick.
Let it dry overnight.  Repeat with the other side. let it dry overnight.
3.  After your circle is completely dry, drill a small hole in the top with an electric drill using the smallest bit available.IMG_0959 4.  Open up a jump ring and thread it through the hole in your pendant.  Add multiple circles if you want and then attach it to a chain or necklace.
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91 comments:

  1. This is really great, I had never heard of dimension magic. The possibilities are endless!

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  2. Ooh... loving it! I'm sure it'd work with something like Aleene's Paper Glaze as well. Hmm... I'm sensing a trip to Home Depot with 3 kiddos in tow!

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  3. I thinking a bracelet would be nice.

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  4. Oh how awesome. My daughter who is 3 is into jewellery, but usually breaks it by the end of the day. Maybe if we made something like this together she might form some pride and ownership and look after it better!

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  5. I love paint chips as supplies- this is a great idea! I'm definitely going to try it!

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  6. That is too freaking cool. Pardon my language, but that is exactly what I said when I saw how you made these.

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  7. Gotta love the Mod Podge!

    I haven't have a chance yet to try Dimensional Magic, but I love that I'm seeing it pop up more and more now in projects!

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  8. That's a cool idea! I have a ton of paint samples left from a previous project!

    allisonandgabby@yahoo.com

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  9. love this!!! got to go get Mod Podge!!!

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  10. I have been wanting to try that glaze but didn't know how--thanks for the tutorial!

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  11. Mod Podge is my favorite craft supply! I love what you did with it!

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  12. That's a cool product! And I would have never thought to use paint samples. Thanks for the idea!

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  13. I have never heard of the dimensional magic...it looks similar to diamond glaze or crystal effects though....fun project!

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  14. "P"erfect", just think of all the coordinating jewlery. Every outfit could have a perfectly matched pendant.

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  15. How cute and easy! I have been trying to think of something to use for homemade game pieces...this could work. My kids are always grabbing paint samples, now I won't have to feel bad just throwing them away. I love it!

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  16. So cool. I've been wanting to pick up some Dimensional magic ModPodge...now I really have to.

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  17. Nice! I love crafty ideas using paint chips- free! I've also seen a great craft using them to create a mosaic top for a coffee table.

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  18. I wonder what home depot will think when I leave with lots of paint chips and no product :)
    Thanks for the idea!

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  19. This is so cool! I'm definitely bookmarking this one.

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  20. Okay THAT is creative! :) and so very cute :)

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  21. wow, with modge podge?! amazing! very cute!

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  22. Wow! I would never have thought to use paint samples!

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  23. I love it. Now I just need to get some glaze!

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  24. This is so great! It looks 10 times easier than the casting epoxy I was going to try for something similar. I love Modge Podge!

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  25. This is so fun! You wouldn't even think they are made out of paint sample cards!

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  26. how in the world do you come up with these great ideas! I love it!

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  27. SO cute! Can't wait to try it!!!

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  28. I have never seen modge podge like that! So much fun!

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  29. This is such a cool idea and I have Dimensional Magic!
    {Rebekah}

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  30. I can't wait to find some of this mod podge!

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  31. What a great way to use all those paint samples laying around!

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  32. ooh, I have some paint chips just waiting to be transformed. cute idea.

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  33. I've never seen dimensional magic, but how cool! It's great to see those beautiful paint chips being used for cute projects.

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  34. that is so creative! who'd've thunk? :)

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  35. this is so cute!! can't wait to make one.

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  36. This is a great idea bc I love color. I can never decide what is my favorite color bc it changes every day!

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  37. what a FUN idea. My daughter would love to do something like this.

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  38. I can't get over the fact that this was from color cards!!!! WOW!!!

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  39. I've never heard of dimensional magic that stuff looks awesome!

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  40. Wow. I've never heard of Dimensional Magic. I'm amazed at the creativity of bloggers!

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  41. I'm LOVIN' this idea...I work with youth and they would love to do this as a craft some night...and I've never heard of dimension magic before either...thanks!

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  42. Very cute, first time hearing of Dimensional Magic, and wonder what rock I have been under!

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  43. I love that this is done with paint chips. The possibilities for colors are endless. Thanks!

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  44. Very creative!! I love that people can come up with this stuff :)

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  45. I love how you can pick your favorite colors to match your favorite outfit.

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  46. SUch a cute and inexpensive idea. I am so glad I found your blog.

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  47. cute! My son loves traffic lights right now.

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  48. Wow, I have never seen that dimensional magic before, but it is amazing. Sometimes I collect paint samples because they are such pretty colors, but then I throw them away, because what in the world am I going to do with it? This post was made for me.

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  49. FINALLY something to do with all of those paint chips after I've painted the house!

    :-) Jeanette

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  50. I need to try that dimensional magic stuff

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  51. I have HUNDREDS of paint chips that I used when trying to paint my new home. I'm glad there's something fun I can do with them!

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  52. Wow, what a great and inexpensive way to craft! I love Mod Podge. It never crossed my mind to use it for something like this, though.

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  53. I love my dimensional paint, but have never seen it from Modge Podge!

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  54. I am so going to make this right now!! Thanks!

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  55. Mod Podge Dimensional Magic... Never heard of it, but definitely need to get some now!

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  56. Love this idea - think i know what the girls on my Christmas list are getting this year!!!

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  57. I want to go buy some dimensional magic mod podge!!

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  58. This is a really cool idea! Do all paint stores carry these??

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  59. I am just barely discovering all the great things you can do with Modge Podge but wow another product???

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