"Quick n' Dirty" DIY 3D Butterfly Pendant

Today's outfit was pretty much built around a set of 3D butterfly stickers I found at a locally-owned dollar store. They were meant for scrap-booking but, since I don't own a scrap book, I was determined to turn them into something else I could use and admire - as per usual, I wanted something I could *wear.*

It's a super cheap and easy process, and it won't stand the test of time or grabby toddlers, but I am quite happy with the result.

1) Select 3D butterfly sticker.

2) (Optional) Cut off the holographic foil portions of the butterfly sticker. I left this part on for the first pendant I made, then cut it off for the second, and I think I prefer the look of it *without* the foil.

3) Stick the butterfly onto clear plastic front of sticker package.

4) Snip off the portion of packaging with your butterfly so it is small enough to accommodate a hole punch. Punch a hole in the plastic where you'd like to attach a jump ring later.

5) Cut out the plastic in the shape of your butterfly. Make sure to cut just a smidge larger than the butterfly so that you have a thin, clear border. This will help keep the sticker from curling up at the sides when you handle the pendant.

6) Coat the bottom layer with clear nail polish. This will help keep the sticker attached to the plastic and prevent it from peeling off.

7) Attach your jump ring and slide the new pendant onto a necklace!

The outfit:
Gap army jacket - swap meet
J. Crew linen sweater - swap meet
Faded orange/peach shorts - swap meet
Men's belt - swap meet
B. Makowsky rebel crossbody - Ebay
Sperry Topsider boat shoes - swap meet (hubs nabbed these for me since he liked my pewter ones so much!)

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15 Comments

  • Lyn D. replied 11 years ago

    Rae, a very clever way to create a lovely unique necklace, and it looks great with your outfit! I love the orange top with the army jacket colour combo. too.

  • catgirl replied 11 years ago

    Rae, I just realized I own that exact same j. crew sweater. Does it have cables and is it 100% linen? I even have it in the same color, and I thrifted it a couple of years ago...

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Indeed it does, and indeed it is! Woohoo, sweater twins!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Wow - such a cool DIY Rae. Love it!

    And the outfit is fab too. I'm crazy about your metallic boat shoes and now I want a pair!

  • JR replied 11 years ago

    What a creative idea! Thumbs up!

  • Jjsloane replied 11 years ago

    Very creative. Hope you don't mind if I try this with my DD. She'll love it too.

    Loving the topsiders. I decided I had metallic loafers so I got these instead (on sale at Piperlime)
    http://www.amazon.com/Sperry-T.....B00792G862
    But sadly the metallic finish wore off the first time I wore them (and they were very comfy) so I returned them.

  • AJ replied 11 years ago

    Well you wowed me with Manspiration month and it looks like DIY month is going to be just as FAB!

    What a great idea for a necklace! DD is going to flip! Thanks for taking the time to teach us how.

  • Deborah replied 11 years ago

    Very clever DIY! Love the outfit. The shoes while different for you look really good.

  • replied 11 years ago

    Woot! Another pair of metallic boat shoes? Those look just like mine! You look great in flat shoes and shorts. Just sayin'! Cute DIY project, too!

  • Kiwichik replied 11 years ago

    Clever & cute idea for a pendant. Cute outfit & love your topsiders.

  • JulieJohn replied 11 years ago

    Wait - is it DIY month already? My how the year flies by. (just goofin)

    Rae, you look foxy in that outfit - great legs! I love the necklace too, it is very nifty. I so love the partial tuck. You might add a butterfly collector net as an optional accessory. Sorry, I'm in a silly mood.

  • biscuitsmom replied 11 years ago

    SO cool! Looks very pretty.... may I make a suggestion? Instead of using clear nail polish (which will crack/peel eventually) what about using clear wrapping tape or even Scotch tape that will permanently stick and is easy to cut? Just an idea :)

  • Jilly replied 11 years ago

    Love that idea, Rae! Now I'll have to go to the dollar store to see what I can find....

  • goldenpig replied 11 years ago

    Wow, that is so cool! Love the butterfly necklace! You look great in the orange sweater and white shorts and you've got killer legs!

  • Lisa replied 11 years ago

    Very clever and fun necklace!

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