Tuesday, April 24, 2012

DIY Washer Jewelry

I’m sure that most of you have seen the cute “washer jewelry” and “Mom jewelry” that is all over Pinterest, Etsy, and the blogosphere.  I just love it and I’ve been dying to get a set of metal stamps so that I could try it myself.  I also needed some fun, creative gifts to make for a couple of girls at work.  Good excuse to buy those stamps, right?
I picked-up two sets of stamps at Harbor Freight…a 1/4” and a 1/8”…and a couple boxes of assorted washers.DSCN7824
There are lots of tutorials online for how to stamp on metal, but it’s really not that difficult.  You should plan to have some spare/practice washers on hand while you get used to how many times to hammer the stamp, line-up the letters, et cetera.
Basically, you need a hard surface (preferably cement), a protective surface (I used a plastic cutting mat), a hammer, washers, and your stamps.DSCN7828
The garage floor and front porch step worked well for me, along with an old plastic mat.  I hammered each letter about 5 times.DSCN7830After stamping the washer, I filled each letter in with a black sharpie.  It gets a little messy here and you need to wipe the Sharpie off right away.  You can use a wet wipe or cloth.DSCN7831The black ink stays inside the letters and makes them stand out.DSCN7849I made one for Baby Jude’s momma…this is her first baby!  I used black cord for the necklace and added a copper washer.  I also found a cute little boy charm at Hobby Lobby to finish it off.DSCN7854This one is for my friend Pam, who is having her third little one.  I included a washer with each of her kiddos’ names on a triple hanger that I found at Hobby Lobby.DSCN7861I also put one together (as an early Mothers’ Day gift) for my mother.  This one is on a chain and has her grandkids’ names on washers and the word “love” on another copper piece.  BTW, they all LOVED their gifts! DSCN7864Of course, I just had to throw one in for myself!DSCN7867And, since I was on a jewelry-making kick, I made one for a bride-to-be friend too.  I included their initials and wedding date.DSCN7878Aren’t they fun?  I am totally enjoying these stamps and am looking forward to more projects.  Maybe I’ll finally open that Etsy shop and put them in there…

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21 comments:

  1. I love this! I've looked at those stamp sets, but I can't find anyone who carries them locally for a price I'm willing to pay. But OH the things you could make with them! Thanks for linking up to Pin-ed it and Made it. :)

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    1. Thanks, Melanna! These stamps were really inexpensive at Harbor Freight...less than $10. They are super heavy though, so I'm not sure what shipping would cost if you don't have a local store.

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    2. I'm in canada, so probably a lot. boo. Just so you know, I picked you as my featured project for Pin-ed it, Made it. Thanks again for linking up!

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    3. Thank you so much, Melanna! That's awesome!

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    4. I got my stamps set (still unused--maybe this week I'll get it in gear after the inspiration) from Michael's with a great coupon deal. But Harbor Freight does business online, maybe you'll luck out and find a deal like I did or shipping won't be too bad
      craftythriftydecoratingwifemom.wordpress.com

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  2. How cool! I love the different ways you made the necklaces!

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  3. Love this! I bookmarked this page to make them later, 'cause I'm busy with other things right now, but I'm sure I'm gonna make them one day! Thanks for sharing. Liz

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  4. Oh Oh Oh!! This is amazing!!!!!!!!! Great job!!!

    Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!!

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  5. You have really made me want to try out stamping! What a fun project. Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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  6. Julie, all your jewelry is beautiful, but I DO especially love that last one! ;) Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create!
    <3 Christina

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  7. Thanks for linking up to the Tuesday To Do Party! Hope you'll come again this week! This month's Pretty Packages party is now up for any of your lovely wrapped gifts!
    http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2012/04/pretty-packages-party-14-highlights.html
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  8. This is so awesome! I love it!

    I'm featuring it tomorrow!

    --Katie

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  9. I am so trying this idea....I wonder if resin could be poured on them....I've been doing domino and scrabble tiles..

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  10. Awesome! I'v wanted a stamping set like this for years.

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  11. Julie-your washers turned out great! I have a set of the stamps, but a couple of my letters are messed up. I never really did much with them.
    Great gift ideas for sure! I'm not surprised they all loved them.
    gail

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  12. LOVE these, Julie! I just did my first stamping project a little while back and can't wait to do more! I tried regular washers one time, but didn't have much luck. Maybe I need some of the copper ones like you have here. :) Thanks so much for sharing at HiH! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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