Today, I’ve got this shaker charm. These are easy to make and can be a wearable memento. I think of my Dad a lot in the Spring, and I think of a strong man. My dad was quiet, but in his silence, he always had so much to say. He left us in April 1997 after a brave fight with cancer, but he’ll be in my heart, forevermore. My dad let me share his work space to experiment with different crafts. I think he’d really enjoy seeing some of the things I make now. I’d like to share some Button Jewelry ideas with you this month. So, if you like jewelry, you will want to come back each Thursday for a new project.
These are very easy to make. This charm is 3×1″. I’m using a Memory Frame, Slide Glass and Capsules from Ranger Ink.
How to make a Shaker Charm
- Trace patterned paper and card stock to match the size of the glass slides and cut it out. A
- Add some tissue tape and stickers.
- Sandwich the decorated paper between two glass slides.
- Place a variety of small Haberdashery Buttons in the capsule (upside down).
- Lay the slides on the capsule and carefully slide everything into the Memory Frame.
- Adorn with token.
- Remove fasteners from brad and adhere to outside of capsule with a Glue Dot.
There are lots of different items you can place inside the capsule, and equally as many ways to decorate the slides and make this shaker charm a personalized memento. I left the back blank with card stock, but you could easily add a photo. When I’m not wearing charms, I like to hang them around the house – on knobs, lights, etc. My kids even wear them on their hoodies as zipper pulls.
Supplies to make a Shaker Charm
- Haberdashery Buttons – Buttons Galore
- Paper and Stickers – Authentique
- Memory Frame, Glass and Capsule – Ranger
- Tissue Tape, Token – Tim Holtz
- Brad – Creative Impressions
- Adhesive – Glue Dots
- Jump Ring**, Waxed Cotton – Fire Mountain Gems
I hope you’re inspired to grab some buttons and create a memory. I’ll be back next Thursday with some more Button Jewelry.
**Note – you will need pliers to open and shut the jump ring.