With Mother's Day approaching, now is the time to hand-make something special for a mom, mother figure, expecting mother, bonus mom, and others! This simple yet thoughtful Mama necklace is an excellent way to express your gratitude and love on Mother's Day!
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
Jewelry Press Kit: a.co/d/4BD8PX6
Circle Charms
Enamel Marker
Small Jump Rings
Gold Chain
Jewelry Box Template
Jewelry Pliers
American Crafts - Whatevs Collection 12x12 Cardstock
Bone Folder
Ruler
Glue Pen
DIRECTIONS:
1. Determine a phrase for your necklace
2. Arrange stamps in the odd or even slots on the jewelry press
3. Place the alignment sticker on circle charm
4. Place the alignment sticker with circle charm onto the jewelry press
5. Place the first stamp into the jewelry press
6. Slide the platform on the jewelry press so that the arrow points to the coordinating number on the stamp slot
7. Press on the handle to stamp the circle charm
8. Replace the stamp with the next one and repeat steps 6-7
9. Remove circle charm from jewelry press platform
10. Use the enamel marker to draw over letters, let sit for 1 minute, then wipe away
11. Add a jump ring to the circle charm
12. Attach chain to the jump ring
13. Use a 12x12 sheet of cardstock to create a necklace box
14. Find a jewelry box template and trace it on top of your cardstock
15. Use a ruler and bone folder to make fold lines
16. Use scissors to cut out your template and fold on the score lines
17. Add glue to tabs and fold your box
18. Finally, add the finished necklace inside the box and it’s ready to be gifted to a special mom in your life
SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate
CRAFTING TIME:
1 hour - 2 hours
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