Custom jewelry deserves a custom jewelry card. A simple DIY craft tutorial idea. A necklace card is great when selling jewelry or giving it away as a gift.
Last week I shared a tutorial for DIY Jewelry Pendant Necklaces. They turned out beautifully and I am very proud of them.
Since these were made as gifts for some blogger friends of mine, I knew I needed to add that extra detail and create a necklace card for them. The necklace card is super simple to make and shows that you took that extra step to make the gift look even more presentable.
Supplies Used: Some links may be too similar items when exact items couldn't be found online.
- Gray Cardstock
- Tag Topper Punch
- White eyelets
- Eyelet Setter Tool
- Sentiment Rubber Stamp
- Black Ink Pad
- Cellophane Bags
- Ribbon
Begin by cutting a strip of gray cardstock to 2 x 8 ½ inches. Use the Angled Tag Topper punch from Stampin' Up! and punch both ends of the strip.
Add white eyelets to the hole on both ends of the strip. It has been forever since I used eyelets, and I forgot how fun they are plus the fun finished look they provide.
Fold the strip in half. On the bottom of the front side of the card, stamp your sentiment. This is an optional step, but I just love that attention to detail.
Here are the necklace cards so far.
The next step is to cut slits in the card so there is a place for the chain to hand from.
For the template, use another strip punched by the Angled Tag Topper Punch and traced the angled edges with a pencil, and then carefully cut the slits with a pair of scissors.
Take the smallest hole on your eyelet setter tool and punch two small circles in the card to hold the chain in place without wrinkling the card.
For the inside of the card, I needed something to hold the chain in place and not get tangled. I thought I had some mini zip bags you use for jewelry, but I couldn't find them. Instead, I had some thin cellophane bags used for stacking treats like M&Ms or Skittles.
I cut the bag down to about 2 inches long and glued to the inside of the necklace card. You can see how well it holds the chain in the picture below.
Tie the front and the back of the card together with a piece of white ribbon. This beautiful gift is now all ready to give.
This simple necklace card would work for many types of necklaces. Whether it is DIY jewelry or it simply needs a nice card to be presented in.
Who are you going to be making a jewelry gift for?
Our Jewelry Making Essentials List:
- Jewelry Pliers are a necessity and a different plier is needed for different tasks.
- Good quality Jump Rings are a necessity in many different sizes and metals.
- A Non-slip Bead Mat keeps all of your beads, findings, and tools in front of you without rolling away!
- The more you DIY Jewelry the more little beads and things you will accumulate. Keep them organized with Plastic Organizer Containers.
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Rebekah @ Naturally Blessed Mama
These are so cute!
Linda
This is a great tutorial that I'll have to try for necklaces and earrings. Thanks for sharing. Visiting from Create w/Joy.
Create With Joy
What a fabulous project you shared Katie - congrats - you are one of our featured guests at this week's Inspire Me Monday party #178 - look forward to seeing you again! 🙂
Cathy Kennedy
I don't make jewelry, but I like this idea. I shared it on Twitter and with a FB friend who does make jewelry. 😀
Julia Garner
Nice Post!! The necklace is simply glamorous.
Debbie
love this. Simple but gives that extra bit of personalized touch. Thanks for sharing.
Jackie
Ok - now i''m super inspired to make the necklaces and necklace cards. Thank you.
Katie
Jackie - if you do, I would love to see them!
brenda
How is the ribbon attached - I'm not seeing it going around the top. Just wondering what is keeping it in the punched hole area.
Katie
One end of the ribbon goes through the back eyelet hole and then back over the top. Then both ends of the ribbon are threaded through the front eyelet hole and tied in a bow. Does that make sense?
lisa cusick
Love this tutorial! what type of glue did you use?
Katie
Thank you, Lisa! I actually didn't use glue in this tutorial. The two ends of the card are tied together with a ribbon to keep it shut!
Lisa
I love this!!! So simple and versatile. i put this with a crochet necklace I mace for a last minute Christmas gift. Nice work... 🙂 😉
Katie
Thank you Lisa, I am so glad that you were able to put it to good use!
Karen
Thanks for the directions for the necklace card. It will be very helpful. I make necklaces and the chains get all tangled together, when I take them to my shows.
Katie
You are welcome Karen. I am so glad that you like my tutorial!
Valerie Redding
I'm confused about the little bag on the back. You found them with Skittles and M&M's?
Katie
Valerie, I am sorry I confused you. I did not find them with Skittles and M&M's but they are cellophane bags that you can stack Skittles and M&M's in. Here is a link to them on Amazon -> http://amzn.to/1KevXwY
Michelle Marttila - Happy Heart Made
Great idea…thank you! 🙂
Katie
You are so welcome Michelle, I am glad that you liked the tutorial.
Danita Carr
Love this idea! Thanks for sharing! #SmallVictories
Katie
You are so welcome Danita, thanks for stopping by.
Linda
Lovely project. I like how you share the tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing at DI&DI.
Katie
Thank you so much Linda. Thanks for stopping by!
Jennifer Abel
That is a great tutorial. Thanks you for sharing on #overthemoon
Katie
Thanks for stopping by Jennifer!
Marie
This is so cool! What an easy and great idea to give a necklace! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday this week! Now, I need to go check out those pendants!
Katie
Thank you Marie, I am so glad you like them. They do go very well with the pendant necklaces, don't they.
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled
Great idea! Much better than putting a necklace in a box and helping it looks presentable upon opening it. Thank you for linking up with Funtastic Friday!
Katie
Thank you, Victoria! I agree. I totally believe that the packaging is part of the gift.
Zhi
Can you provide a link where to get the cherish stamp you used? I have been looking for it but couldn't find it at the Stampin Up website, Thanks!
Katie
I'm sorry, Zhi. But the stamp set is no longer available. Stampin' up! products are only available to purchase for 6-12 months and then they retire.
Denise/DIY Crush
Totally cute!! Great idea too! Thank you so much for sharing at my craft party on Thursday! Would love to see your newest posts this week, which starts at 7pm EST.
gigi
Oooh! Thank you for the step by step tutorial! Perfect! Love it!
Katie
You are so welcome Gigi. Thanks for stopping by!
ChIqui
Hello! What is the number that you used?
ChIqui
I mean for eyelet
Katie
Great question Chiqui. Any size eyelet will work, I used the 3/16 size.
Adelle
What glue did you use to glue on the cellophane bags on back
Katie
Great question Adelle! I used some double-sided tape to adhere the bag. It works great!
Kippi
I would have never thought of this. These are really lovely to display necklaces.
Katie
Thank you Kippi. They are fun to make and a great way to gift handmade jewelry!
Yonga
Thanks for the great post and interesting ideas.
Andrea
What is the thickness of the cardstock
Katie
The Cardstock I used is 50lb.