DIY: Used Gift Card Jewelry

I wanted to use used gift cards in creating jewelry since they’re pretty sturdy and waterproof. And while some gift cards are pretty as-is, most gift card design isn’t something I’d like to wear. Thus, I decided to paint the gift cards with nail polish because of the color selection available and the fact that the paint is waterproof.

SUPPLIES

• Used gift card(s)
• Permanent pen
• Scissors
• Hole punch (3/16 inch size) and hammer (and self-healing mat)
• Jump rings
• Earring hooks or chain
• Pliers
• Nail polish

DIRECTIONS

— 1 —

With a permanent pen (and ruler if desired), mark where you want to cut your gift card.

— 2 —

Cut along those marks with scissors.

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With a permanent pen, mark where you want your hole to be.

— 4 —

With the hole punch and hammer, punch a hole at that mark. (I like to punch my holes on a hard concrete surface. To help protect my hole punch from hitting the concrete floor, I punch on an old self-healing mat.)

— 5 —

Protect your work surface with a scrap piece of paper. Paint the front of the shape with nail polish. Let dry. Apply a second coat of paint if necessary. Repeat with the back side of the shape if desired.

— 6 —

Use jump rings to connect the painted gift card shape to earring hooks or a chain. Used Gift Card Jewelry complete.