My personalized polarlid pendants are now for sale HERE
This mini polaroid photo necklace is kind of my version of the old photo locket. It was really easy to make and uses the same basic method as the photo magnets. This would be a great gift for Grandma!
Supplies:
Mini Photo
Small Glass Tile
Necklace Bail
Mod Podge
Exacto Knife
Cutting Mat
Foam Brush
Pick your photo and crop it to an 8x10 landscape. You will want a tiny print for your necklace. I right-clicked and copied the photo from my computer and pasted it in to a Word document. Then shrunk it to about 0.7" wide. You could also crop your photo to a square but I thought that the polaroid look was more fun. Just make sure that you leave a solid border or the rounded edges of the glass will distort the sides of the photo.
Place your glass tile (I found mine here) over your photo and center it how you would like it to appear when it is finished. Hold it in place with one hand and with your other hand use the knife to cut just along the edge of the tile. You can also trace around the tile with a pencil and cut it out with scissors but it is a lot more difficult to get close so you will have a lot more to trim away.
Trim the photo down until it fits perfectly.
Using the paint brush apply a later of Mod Podge on the photo and place the tile on top. You will want hold the picture when you push the tile down or your photo will stick to the surface it is on. Carefully push out as many bubbles as you can. It is okay if it appears cloudy - it will dry clear.
Flip it over and apply another layer of Mod Podge to the back of the photo to seal it. Glue the bail in place (also purchased here). Allow everything to dry then add your pendant to a chain.
so cute--i love polaroids. This is very unique, I would love to know when you have this in your shop. Also, if you have time I would love it if you would share this at my linky party this week (going on now)
Cute! Great idea. I love the Polaroid look. I would love it if you would stop by and share at the crafty link party going on right now at Lines Across My Face. I hope to see you soon, Rachel http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/09/cure-for-common-monday-7.html
What a cute necklace!! I don't have many of those items laying around, but I might just need to hunt them down...this is just too cute!! Thanks for the easy tutorial also :) Visiting from "The girl creative"
I love this! Saw it featured on TT&J! So cute! I would love it if you would come link this up to my Ta-Da Tuesday Link Party!! http://mommybydaycrafterbynight.blogspot.com/2011/09/ta-da-tuesday-link-party-3.html xoxo, Ashley J
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This is AMAZING! I have seen it floating around the blogging world and I LOVE it! Thank you for sharing this at our Strut Your Stuff Link Party! We hope that you will join us again tomorrow!! Camille @ SixSistersStuff.blogspot.com
Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Talent Show! I would love to have you stop by and link up again with more great projects! -Nikki http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/
I love this so much! The ideas are endless...make a keychain, charm for wedding bouquet, pet tag, wine glass charm...Thanks for your sharing your secret! I know what everyone is getting from me for a gift...
I was wondering when ordering from etsy, how long did it take?? I have never ordered from etsy before and I kinda sketchy.... email me lumps08@yahoo.com
I love this idea! I am going to Africa this summer and trying to do a fundraiser. I was thinking that I could use this idea.have you sold any? And how much did you charge for them?
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Hi, Megan! this is super cute - I love the vintage-feeling, polaroid-shaped design!
ReplyDeletelove it. i hope to order one when you are up and running!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! Great tutorial. This would make a great gift and is so versatile!
ReplyDeleteId love for you to link this up to my new diy e fashion linky party called DIY Diva Thursdays :) The party is open until MOnday...Hope youll stop by!
Kara
www.mineforthemaking.com
Love this! The polaroid look will never go "out of style". Saw you over at TT&J :)
ReplyDeleteMegan -- this is so cute and personal. Joni
ReplyDeletethat is so cute! just found your blog! it's so cute, looking forward to catching up on some of your posts.
ReplyDeleteso cute--i love polaroids. This is very unique, I would love to know when you have this in your shop. Also, if you have time I would love it if you would share this at my linky party this week (going on now)
ReplyDeleteThis is great Megan. I love the retro feel of the polaroid look and what an awesome family photo!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the polaroid and love the thought of being able to wear a photo!
ReplyDeleteI love this, and I agree, the look of polaroid make it even better!
ReplyDeleteI've seen lots of necklaces like this, but the polaroid shape kicks butt. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI just love this idea, and your family could not be any cuter!
ReplyDeleteCarlee
www.ladybirdln.com
Simply adorable. What would we do without mod podge!?
ReplyDeleteStacy
That's cool! :) You've gotta love twist on pendants.
ReplyDeletethis is amazing. I love poloroids. what a fabulous gift idea!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it, I love polaroids too!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
i love this, where do you get a glass tile? michaels craft store?
ReplyDeletei totally want to make some now!
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Cute! Great idea. I love the Polaroid look. I would love it if you would stop by and share at the crafty link party going on right now at Lines Across My Face.
ReplyDeleteI hope to see you soon,
Rachel
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/09/cure-for-common-monday-7.html
What a cute necklace!! I don't have many of those items laying around, but I might just need to hunt them down...this is just too cute!! Thanks for the easy tutorial also :) Visiting from "The girl creative"
ReplyDeleteLinda
http://lasteve1.blogspot.com
Such a cute idea! Those square tiles are perfect for this project. Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteEmily
domesticdeadline.blogspot.com
I love this! Saw it featured on TT&J! So cute! I would love it if you would come link this up to my Ta-Da Tuesday Link Party!!
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xoxo, Ashley J
That is so cute! What a great gift idea!
ReplyDeleteAhhh these are adorable! I would LOVE it if you would link up at my party : )
ReplyDeletehttp://www.cherishedbliss.com/2011/09/craft-and-tell-no-21.html
I LOVE this! So cute and fun and the polaroid (not just a frame) is awesome! I'm going to have to make this some day soon... : )
ReplyDelete-Mel the Crafty Scientist
nice! congrats on a tt&j feature! :) i die for that mohawk.. and red too! double awesome! :)
ReplyDeletevery nice memory on a chain! :) Thanks a lot for letting us know how it is made!
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o so cute!!! love the chain too
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to TAke-A-Look Tuesday - you were featured today!!
ReplyDelete--Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
Love this idea! I just pinned it :o)
ReplyDeletesuch a cute idea! and i love the photo. :)
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This is AMAZING! I have seen it floating around the blogging world and I LOVE it! Thank you for sharing this at our Strut Your Stuff Link Party! We hope that you will join us again tomorrow!!
ReplyDeleteCamille @
SixSistersStuff.blogspot.com
this really is INCREDIBLE! I love the look to it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Talent Show! I would love to have you stop by and link up again with more great projects!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/
Absolutely Love this! Fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing. I am your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to make these. I think they will make for AWESOME gifts in the future. I featured this project on Sew Woodsy today! :)
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh.. so super cute!! Im following you now.. Hope you'll say hi to me at colours dekor.. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love this so much! The ideas are endless...make a keychain, charm for wedding bouquet, pet tag, wine glass charm...Thanks for your sharing your secret! I know what everyone is getting from me for a gift...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this tutorial with us! The finished necklace is so cute and is such an awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteI loved it so much that I just had to share it on my blog here:
http://shelovestocraft.blogspot.com/2011/09/jewelry-tutorial-roundup.html
I was wondering when ordering from etsy, how long did it take?? I have never ordered from etsy before and I kinda sketchy.... email me lumps08@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteSO cute! I'm a huge fan of Polaroids!! This is awesome.
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS! I adore this. I'd love for you to link up to my Fresh Fridays Linky Party tomorrow!
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Came over from Mod Podge Rocks to tell you how adorable this is! Might be making one myself soon!
ReplyDelete- Angela Marie @ http://sunkissedivory.blogspot.com
So cute I had camera like that around this house somewhere .OH lordy wish me luck finding it..lol,lol, Like your Blog all so..Great Job !!
ReplyDeletePerfect for a Mother's Day gift for grandma! I will feature and link in a future post so other's can come visit!
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I love this idea! I am going to Africa this summer and trying to do a fundraiser. I was thinking that I could use this idea.have you sold any? And how much did you charge for them?
ReplyDeleteSaw this on pinterest and love it! great idea! Also love your blog. :)
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