{"id":409004804,"date":"2019-01-08T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409004804"},"modified":"2020-01-24T14:18:23","modified_gmt":"2020-01-24T20:18:23","slug":"ways-to-re-use-earrings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/ways-to-re-use-earrings\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Creative Ways to Re-Use Clip-on Earrings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-409004806 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/earrings.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/earrings.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/earrings-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/earrings-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/earrings-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/earrings-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/earrings-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I see it all the time&#8211; earrings of all shapes and colors, sometimes single pieces holding mysterious stories behind all that glitz and unique design. What to do with them? Especially if you have pierced ears&#8230; to purchase clip-ons may seem like a waste. Keep reading to discover ways to up-cycle stray pieces and sets you find while thrifting!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Convert_Them_for_Pierced_Ears\"><\/span>1. Convert Them for Pierced Ears<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911cb17367e\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64911cb17367e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/ways-to-re-use-earrings\/#1_Convert_Them_for_Pierced_Ears\" title=\"1. Convert Them for Pierced Ears\">1. Convert Them for Pierced Ears<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/ways-to-re-use-earrings\/#2_On_Your_Vintage_Heel\" title=\"2. On Your Vintage Heel\">2. On Your Vintage Heel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/ways-to-re-use-earrings\/#3_Glamorize_Hair_Pins\" title=\"3. Glamorize Hair Pins\">3. Glamorize Hair Pins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/ways-to-re-use-earrings\/#4_Bedazzle_Your_Cozy_Hat\" title=\"4. Bedazzle Your Cozy Hat\">4. Bedazzle Your Cozy Hat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/ways-to-re-use-earrings\/#5_Decorate_Clothespins_For_Hanging_Your_Photos\" title=\"5. Decorate Clothespins For Hanging Your Photos\">5. Decorate Clothespins For Hanging Your Photos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"attachment_409004812\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409004812\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-409004812 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-turn-clip-on-earrings-into-pierced-earrings.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-turn-clip-on-earrings-into-pierced-earrings.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-to-turn-clip-on-earrings-into-pierced-earrings-500x374.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409004812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theconfessionsofaproductjunkie.com\/2014\/09\/how-to-turn-clip-on-earrings-into-pierced-earrings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theconfessionsofaproductjunkie.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Use wire-cutters to remove the &#8220;clip-on&#8221; and squeeze that magical industrial strength super glue to new earring posts. Center the posts on the back of those beauties and show off your (most likely) one-of-a-kind vintage jewelry.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_On_Your_Vintage_Heel\"><\/span>2. On Your Vintage Heel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409004811\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409004811\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-409004811\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/diy_shoes1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/diy_shoes1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/diy_shoes1-500x403.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409004811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.modcloth.com\/lifestyle\/diy\/mod-diy-new-uses-for-vintage-clip-earrings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blog.modcloth.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can work hard while jazzing it up at the office! If you found a pair of heels that fit perfectly, but are boring to wear&#8211; here&#8217;s a quick way to make &#8217;em more fashionable. Attach some thrifty clip-on earrings to the vamp, counter or ankle strap and make your own statement!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Glamorize_Hair_Pins\"><\/span>3. Glamorize Hair Pins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409004813\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409004813\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-409004813\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/bridal-hair-pins-pearl-headpiece-wedding-hair-clip-bridal-hair-accessories-wedding-hair-jewelry-swarovski-pearl-crystal-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/bridal-hair-pins-pearl-headpiece-wedding-hair-clip-bridal-hair-accessories-wedding-hair-jewelry-swarovski-pearl-crystal-small.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/bridal-hair-pins-pearl-headpiece-wedding-hair-clip-bridal-hair-accessories-wedding-hair-jewelry-swarovski-pearl-crystal-small-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/bridal-hair-pins-pearl-headpiece-wedding-hair-clip-bridal-hair-accessories-wedding-hair-jewelry-swarovski-pearl-crystal-small-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409004813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/weddbook.com\/media\/2652379\/bridal-hair-pins-pearl-headpiece-wedding-hair-clip-bridal-hair-accessories-wedding-hair-jewelry-swarovski-pearl-crystal-small\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weddbook.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Remove the &#8220;clip-on&#8221; and glue or wire wrap (the thinner the wire, the better, for delicate projects) those dazzling pearls or diamonds to bobby pins. Use them as an elegant hair accessory to a holiday dinner or gift them to a bride-to-be. Handmade and eye-catching pieces will always to bring attention to those magnificent locks of yours.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Bedazzle_Your_Cozy_Hat\"><\/span>4. Bedazzle Your Cozy Hat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I love finding knit hats to stay warm&#8211; not having to do my hair saves so much time! I&#8217;ve found that I can sew a clip-on to the fabric really easily. Try using big chunky costume-jewelry earrings that really stand-out.\u00a0 They can be a little tacky, but tacky can be fun when you&#8217;re feeling a little eccentric and want to express your weirdness. Of course, for a more classic look,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/pearl-jewelry\/\">pearl earrings<\/a>\u00a0can bring subtle grace to any look.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Decorate_Clothespins_For_Hanging_Your_Photos\"><\/span>5. Decorate Clothespins For Hanging Your Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_409004814\" style=\"width: 592px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-409004814\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-409004814\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fallvignette.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"582\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fallvignette.jpg 582w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fallvignette-455x500.jpg 455w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-409004814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ourfifthhouse.com\/2012\/10\/08\/7-ways-to-upcycle-vintage-clip-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ourfifthhouse.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Your home is your space! What better way to adorn your walls with memories representing good times with gal-pals, night-hikes, and mom in the garden nurturing her\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/flower-themed-diy-projects\/\">flowers<\/a>\u00a0the way she tenderly cared for you? Tack a string of twine along the wall or inside a framed canvas and clip-on the earrings you found snugly to the base of a small clothespin and display the memories of your heart all over!<\/p>\n<p>Please leave a comment or upload a photo to share your ideas. Your creativity is welcome here!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I see it all the time&#8211; earrings of all shapes and colors, sometimes single pieces holding mysterious stories behind all that glitz and unique design. What to do with them? Especially if you have pierced ears&#8230; to purchase clip-ons may seem like a waste. 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