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		<title>DIY Necklace and Necklace Holder Tutorials</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I felt like sharing my necklace tutorial links that I&#8217;ve collected, so here they are! Click on the photo to get the tutorial. Tutorials: Necklace Holder Tutorials: Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos: If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;">I felt like sharing my necklace tutorial links that I&#8217;ve collected, so here they are! Click on the photo to get the tutorial.</p>
<h2 class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;">Tutorials:</h2>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://lorelei1141.blogspot.com/2009/10/tutorial-necklace-using-chain-and.html"><img class=" " title="Necklace Tutorial Using Chain and Ribbon" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_b2x4E3whBEc/SubNiVGDitI/AAAAAAAAJ9k/kIdWIw83aH4/s400/P1010786.JPG" alt="Necklace Tutorial Using Chain and Ribbon: Lorelei 1141" width="300" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Necklace Tutorial Using Chain and Ribbon: Lorelei 1141</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.cantstopmakingthings.com/2009/11/wire-bead-necklace.html"><img title="Wire Bead Necklace Tutorial" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bwPufhyBEBk/Scz6sZom70I/AAAAAAAAAnU/tX9ilSgckuA/s400/necklace.jpg" alt="Wire Bead Necklace Tutorial: Cant Stop Making Things" width="300" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Wire Bead Necklace Tutorial: Can&#39;t Stop Making </p></div>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 256px"><a href="http://rufflesandstuff.blogspot.com/2009/11/cheaters-guide-to-bib-necklace.html"><img title="Cheaters Guide to a Bib Necklace" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-sHS7ZFRwl8/SvCX5EqQq1I/AAAAAAAAC4I/3mP1dIAIq88/s400/DSN3.jpg" alt="Cheaters Guide to a Bib Necklace: Ruffles and Stuff" width="246" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Cheater&#39;s Guide to a Bib Necklace: Ruffles and Stuff</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 328px"><a href="http://infarrantlycreative.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-make-bonheur-necklace.html"><img class=" " title="How to Make a Bonheur Necklace" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5GI6Pyw8srE/Svo_77kfJxI/AAAAAAAAF2s/SgK8dnfIXYc/IMG_0714_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" alt="How to Make a Bonheur Necklace: Infarrantly Creative" width="318" height="239" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">How to Make a Bonheur Necklace: Infarrantly Creative</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/lucky_earth_necklace"><img title="Lucky Earth Necklace" src="http://images.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/25539/Screen_shot_2009-11-06_at_13.04.59_1257512714_300x225.jpg" alt="Lucky Earth Necklace: Cut Out and Keep" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Lucky Earth Necklace: Cut Out and Keep </p></div>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href="http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/ilovetocreate-teen-crafty-rockstar.html"><img class=" " title="How to Make a Teen Crafty Rockstar Necklace" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Sj2CPzOoMzQ/SwK29-6BuFI/AAAAAAAAEyQ/8wzhLirobaU/s400/Crafty+Rock+Star+Necklace2.jpg" alt="How to Make a Teen Crafty Rockstar Necklace: I Love To Create" width="320" height="360" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">How to Make a Teen Crafty Rockstar Necklace: I Love To Create</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 284px"><a href="http://www.beading-arts.com/2009/11/making-floral-necklace.html"><img title="Making a Floral Necklace" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fKs3IEf17C8/Suclj9E7p6I/AAAAAAAADA4/qPvlGBycrRc/s400/floral7.jpg" alt="Making a Floral Necklace: Beading Arts" width="274" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Making a Floral Necklace: Beading Arts </p></div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 249px"><a href="http://katiehacker.blogspot.com/2009/11/pressed-penny-jewelry.html"><img title="Pressed Penny Jewelry" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kYWeUJjmAF4/SwrEsSu5r3I/AAAAAAAABNg/edis2AReprI/s320/penny.jpg" alt="Pressed Penny Jewelry: KatieHacker" width="239" height="320" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Pressed Penny Jewelry: KatieHacker</p></div>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">Necklace Holder Tutorials:</h2>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 315px"><a href="http://madincrafts.blogspot.com/2009/11/jewelry-doohickie.html"><img class=" " title="Jewelry Doohickie" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OxX1iJT9iGs/SwMq5bsy_5I/AAAAAAAAAcs/lgE-ByQKrI4/s400/100_5583.jpg" alt="Jewelry Doohickie: Mad in Crafts" width="305" height="360" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Jewelry Doohickie: Mad in Crafts</p></div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 330px"><a href="http://lilblueboo.blogspot.com/2009/11/teeny-tiny-shrinky-dink-leaves-necklace.html"><img class=" " title="Teeny Tiny Shrinky-Dink Leaves Necklace" src="http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z315/ahackshaw/IMG_3670.jpg" alt="Teeny Tiny Shrinky-Dink Leaves Necklace: LilBlueBoo" width="320" height="448" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Teeny Tiny Shrinky-Dink Leaves Necklace: LilBlueBoo</p></div>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:</h2>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://heatherbullard.typepad.com/heather_bullard_collectio/2009/11/repurposed-utensil-holder.html"><img class=" " title="Repurposed Utensil Holder" src="http://heatherbullard.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be3369e20120a6a10d89970c-500wi" alt="Repurposed Utensil Holder: Heather Bullard" width="300" height="432" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Repurposed Utensil Holder: Heather Bullard</p></div>
<p>If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[DIYscene&#8216;s Swap theme for October is Black and Metal. I usually craft with fabric, so this was a serious challenge for me! I immediately searched for anything that I could make with metal, which includes TONS of options, with a small amount of those including aluminum, tin, and copper. This purpose of this post is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.diyscene.com/forum/">DIYscene</a>&#8216;s Swap theme for October is Black and Metal. I usually craft with fabric, so this was a serious challenge for me! I immediately searched for anything that I could make with metal, which includes TONS of options, with a  small amount of those including aluminum, tin, and copper. This purpose of this post is to help people with these metals do something unique and fun with them! And hey, you&#8217;re recycling!</p>
<p>Check out my previous <a href="http://redthreaddiy.com/blog/2009/10/bottle-caps-what-can-i-do-with-them/">Bottle Caps</a> post to find out all of the fun things you can do with those!</p>
<p>Contents:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cookie Tin etc. Tutorials</li>
<li>Altoids Tin Tutorials</li>
<li>Tin Can Tutorials</li>
<li>Aluminum Pop Can Tutorials</li>
<li>Sheet Tin Tutorials</li>
<li>Tin Pie Plate Tutorials</li>
<li>CD Tin Tutorials</li>
<li>Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos</li>
</ul>
<p>Cookie Tins etc. Tutorials:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2009/01/chocolate-dipped-cookies-altered-tin.html">Altered Tin: Little Birdie Secrets</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77048531.tip.html">Recycled Cookie Tin: Thrifty Fun</a></li>
<li><a href="http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/03/17/tutorial-altered-tins/">Altered Tins: Crafting a Green World</a></li>
<li><a href="http://wisearts.com/2008/06/03/recycled-tin-covered-book-tutorial/">Recycled Tin-Covered Book Tutorial: Wise Arts</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.craftideas.info/html/cookie_tin.html">Recycled Cookie Tin with Plaster of Paris Sun Motif: CraftIdeas</a></li>
<li><a href="http://sunshinydayswithkim.blogspot.com/2007/10/chocolate-truffle-tin.html">Chocolate Truffle Tin: Sunshiny Days</a></li>
<li><a href="http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/2009/11/feature-friday-inspiring-creations.html">Altered Tin Christmas Tutorial: Sumo&#8217;s Sweet Stuff</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Altoids Tin Tutorials:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/04/diy-project-tin-letterpress-clock.html">Tin Letterpress Clock: Design Sponge</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/04/diy-project-kates-miniature-helper-tins.html">Kate&#8217;s Miniature Helper Tins: Design Sponge</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.roxycraft.com/altoidstinwallet.htm">Altoids Tin Wallet: RoxyCraft</a><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-LED-Flashlight/">Easy LED Flashlight: Instructables</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/MintyBoost!---Small-battery-powered-USB-charger/">Small Battery Powered USB Charger: Instructables</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.desiredcreations.com/howTo_PJCoverAltoid.htm">How to Cover an Altoids Type Tin: DesiredCreations</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Pocket-Sized-Watercolor-Box/">Altoids Tin Pocket-Sized Watercolor Box: Instructables</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.alphamom.com/holiday/2009/05/surprise_dad_with_the_smallest.php">Mini Toolboxes: Alpha Mom</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.scrapgirls.com/altered_tin.htm">Making an Altered Tin with Digital Scrapbook Printables: Scrap Girls</a></li>
<li><a href="http://holesinmyshinyveneer.blogspot.com/2009/09/photo-tutorial-altered-altoid-tin.html">Altered Altoids Tin: Holes in My Shiny Veneer</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cpcmag.com/forum/showthread.php?p=12162">Altered Tin Tutorial: cpcmag</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.sculpeyclub.com/Altoids_Turtle_Keepsake_Sculpey_Project.htm">Altoids Turtle Keepsake Sculpey Project: SculpeyClub</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.rubberroadadventures.com/0305AlteredTinPolyClayTACarbone.htm">Altered Altoids Tin with Polymer Clay &#8211; The Sea Maiden: Rubber Road Adventures</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/faux_wood_altoid_tin_box">Faux Wood Altoids Tin Box: Cut Out and Keep</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.craftbits.com/project/altered-altoid-tins">Altered Altoids Tins: Craftbits</a></li>
<li><a href="http://acreativeneed.wordpress.com/2009/07/16/magnetic-memory-game-travel-tin-tutorial/">Magnetic Memory Travel Game: A Creative Need</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Travels-Games-Pocket-Size-Fun/">Altoids Tin Travel Games: Instructables</a></li>
<li><a href="http://gomistyle.wordpress.com/2009/08/10/altoids-tin-garden/">Altoids Tin Garden: GomiStyle</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Emergency-Candle/">Altoids Tin Emergency Candle: Instructables</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/04/diy-project-kates-tin-travel-candle.html">Altoids Tin Travel Candle: Design Sponge</a></li>
<li><a href="http://tts-tutorials.blogspot.com/2007/01/tin-box-finish.html">Tin Box Finish: The Twisted Stitcher</a></li>
<li><a href="http://tts-tutorials.blogspot.com/2007/12/altoid-tin-finish-tutorial.html">Altoids Tin Finish Tutorial: The Twisted Stitcher</a></li>
<li><a href="http://steampunkworkshop.com/altoid-etch.shtml">Copper Plating and Etching Altoids Tins: SteamPunkWorkshop</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.craftbits.com/project/altered-tin-mini-purse">Altered Tin Mini Purse: Craftbits</a></li>
<li><a href="http://blog.makezine.com/archive/altoids_and_tin_cases/">MakeZine</a> has an amazing list of what you can do with Altoids Tins!</li>
</ul>
<p>Tin Can Tutorials:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://tenthmusestudios.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/tick-tock-its-a-recycled-can-clock/">Recycled Can Clock: Tenth Muse Studios</a></li>
<li><a href="http://craftingagreenworld.com/2009/09/25/canny-crafts-upcycled-tin-cans/">Upcycled Tin Cans as Vases: Canny Crafts</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/10/diy-project-ericas-faux-pottery-project.html?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=diy-project-ericas-faux-pottery-project">Faux Porcelain Project: Design Sponge</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/04/weeders-digest-cans.html">Cans into Vases: Design Sponge</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thelongthread.com/?p=4685">Clothesline Caddy: TheLongThread</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.allfreecrafts.com/recycling-crafts/tin-can-storage.shtml">Tin Can Storage Containers: All Free Crafts</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.elsiemarley.com/tin-can-cover.html">How to Make Tin Can Covers: Elsie Marley</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.curbly.com/DIY-Maven/posts/1578-My-New-Craft-Room-How-to-upholster-a-tin-can-">How to Upholster a Tin Can: Curbly</a></li>
<li><a href="http://laissezfairedesign.blogspot.com/2008/02/clever-ideas-to-declutter.html">Tin Can Organizers: Laissezfaire</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.primmartcommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89977">Altered Tin Storage Buckets: Prim Mart Community</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.downtoearthnw.com/blogs/dwellwellnw/2009/feb/27/tutorial-repurposing-tin-cans/">Re-purposing Tin Cans: DownToEarthNW</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.craftideas.info/html/mosaic_tin_can_c.html">Mosaic Tin Can: CraftIdeas</a></li>
<li><a href="http://coffee-pot-people.blogspot.com/2009/08/little-tin-boxes-craft-to-do.html">Little Tin Boxes: Coffee Pot People</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.craftbits.com/project/scrapbooking-tins">Scrapbooking Tins: Craftbits</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.angelfire.com/hi3/PamsPlace4/2can.html">Can Basket Tutorial: Pam&#8217;s Place</a></li>
<li><a href="http://creativelygreen.blogspot.com/2009/04/eco-mothers-day-crafts-and-tips-from.html">Charming Gift Container: Creatively Green</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44766/recycle-your-tin-cans-into-mini-planters">Recycle your Tin Cans into Mini-Planters: CraftStylish</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thelongthread.com/?p=36">Personalized Craft Can Labels: The Long Thread</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46760/recycle-metal-cans-into-hanging-flower-baskets-for-a-spring-party">Hanging Flower Basket: CraftStylish</a></li>
<li><a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/06/tin_can_wall_garden.html">Tin Can Wall Garden: CraftZine</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/921481/recycled_tin_can_flower_pots.html?cat=6">Recycled Tin Can Flower Pots: Associated Content</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2202926_tin-can-lantern-luminary.html">How to Make a Tin Can Lantern/Luminary: eHow</a></li>
<li><a href="http://upcycle.ca/How_to_Make_a_Tin_Can_Luminary.html">Creative Candle Holder/Luminary: Upcycle Canada</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-a-Tin-Can-Luminary&amp;id=332520">How to Make a Tin Can Luminary: EZineArticles</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.finegardening.com/how-to/articles/garden-lanterns.aspx">How to Make Garden Lanterns: Fine Gardening</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.craftbits.com/project/soy-strawberry-cheesecake-candle">Cheesecake Candle: Craftbits</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/tin-can-robot">Tin Can Dog Robot: Martha Stewart</a></li>
<li><a href="http://jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts?page=CraftDisplay&amp;craftid=11113">Tin Can Totem Poles: FamilyFun</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.funinthemaking.net/category/reuse-cans/">Tin Can Koala and Robot: Fun in The Making </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/04/diy-wednesdays-tin-can-pincushion.html">Tin Can Pin Cushion: Design Sponge</a> &#8211; aww! how perfect!!</li>
<li><a href="http://thelongthread.com/?p=4898">Halloween Cans: TheLongThread</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/tin-can-jack-o-lanterns">Tin Can Jack-O-Lanterns: Martha Stewart</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Aluminum Pop Can Tutorials:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=213719.0">How to Make Silver and Gold Tin Stars from Soda Cans: Craftster</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.craftwarehouse.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=253&amp;Itemid=163">Photo Tin Star: Craft Warehouse</a></li>
<li><a href="http://tenthmusestudios.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/pop-flower-magnets-from-recycled-cans/">Pop Flower Magnets from Recycled Cans: Tenth Muse Studios</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mdewtree.com/">Mountain Dew Christmas Tree: MDewTree</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Sheet Tin Tutorials:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://gingerbreadsnowflakes.com/node/65">Punched Tin Butterflies: Gingerbread Snowflakes</a></li>
<li><a href="http://gingerbreadsnowflakes.com/node/16">How to Make Punched Tin Light Shields: Gingerbread Snowflakes</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Tin Pie Plate Tutorials:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.ourbigearth.com/2008/06/24/inspring-creativity-tin-punching/">Tin Punching: Our Big Earth</a></li>
</ul>
<p>CD Tin Tutorials:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.craftbits.com/project/altered-tin-cd-gift-box">Altered Tin CD Gift Box Tutorial: Craftbits</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.scrapbook-crazy.com/cd-tin-scrapbook.html">How to Make a CD Tin Scrapbook: Scrapbook-Crazy</a></li>
<li><a href="http://stampinmama.typepad.com/stampin_mama_a_mama_that_/2008/04/when-maria-from.html">CD Tin Mini Book Tutorial: Stampin&#8217; Mama</a></li>
<li><a href="http://stampstars.blogspot.com/2006/12/more-on-cd-tin-album.html">How to Emboss a CD Tin: Sarah and the Stamp Stars</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Ideas, Inspiration, and Photos:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?action=tags%3Bsa=showtopics%3Btag=altoids_tin">Altoids Tin Completed Projects: Craftster</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tincanlights.com/artist.htm">Metal Magic: Tin Can Lights: Lennie Kaumzha</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Wow &#8211; that&#8217;s a lot of tutorials &#8211; but I&#8217;m looking for more!</p>
<p>After I send over my swap partner&#8217;s metal goodies, I&#8217;ll be sure to post photos and some tutorials!</p>
<p>If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!</p>
<p><em>Photo Credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/flawka/">Flawka</a> on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/flawka/533780487/">flickr</a></em></p>
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