I made some cool painted medallions for necklaces, pendants, and keychains. See how I did it!

Ever wanted to make your own jewelry ...maybe the thought comes RIGHT after you check out those price tags at the counter? Ya, me too.

AND I wanted to add some new stuff to my store www.etsy.com/shop/GazelleMuralDesigns, so this is what I came up with.

Different, ya...Maybe you are like me...and you are always your "own kind of beautiful". I never really liked being just like everyone else. 

So, I went to wally world and asked a lady in the craft section to hook me up with a few items that I could turn some wooden medallions and some thick string into necklaces and keychains. 

(If you are a newbe like me...dont be a DUDE...ask for help) It is So So So much easier. Just sayin'.

So I get home....break out my .50 cents a bottle craft paint..(also from Wally World) and start painting.

These  medallions actually didnt take me all that long to do really....about four hours. Now putting that itty bitty hardware on that itty bitty thread...that is an entirely different story my friend.

Those three things...wow. Incredibly hard. I have a whole new respect for those people who make jewelry for a living. Incredibly time consuming. But hey...it turned out pretty cool just the same, right?

What do you think? You should try it. Comment with your photos when you are done. I would LOVE to see them!!

See ya next time friend.