Holiday Glass and Bottle Charms

By Carla Schauer on November 30, 2011 in Christmas

As holiday party season rapidly gets underway, one of the tasks the party host(ess) needs to consider is how guests can keep track of their drink glasses. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by using drink charm. Plus, it looks fancier than the plastic cup/black marker method.

I started by using a coil of memory wire, cut into 4 rings with wire cutters. With a couple jewelry tools, some frosted beads, and my Buttons Galore & More buttons, I had my charms made in no time at all.

Supplies and Instructions:

Buttons Galore & More buttons (Christmas Button Bonanza, Rainforest Button Bonanza, Winter Holiday Micros, and Rainforest Mix Micros)

Frosted and clear star and bicone-shaped beads

Red seed beads

Silver jump rings

Silver wire

Round nose jewelry pliers

Wire cutters

Use round nose pliers to form loop on one end of each memory wire ring. (Photo 1)
Attach medium buttons in lime, dark green, red, and white to jump rings. Thread beads, micro buttons and jump rings with attached buttons in desired order half way around ring. (note: micro buttons were threaded directly on memory wire. Photo 2)
Layer large and medium buttons in contrasting colors and attach together with silver wire. Twist on reverse side to secure, then use wire ends to secure layered buttons to charm ring. Continue threading remaining loop with buttons and beads.
Use round nose pliers to create loop in remaining end. (Photo 3). Join loops together to connect ends. (Photo 4)

Each charm has a different combination of buttons and beads, and each has a unique focal button set. I used fairly traditional Christmas colors in this set, but the charms can be made to coordinate with any party theme.