Upcycled Gift Card Charms

 Being the Mom to a couple of teenagers  our life could not move forward without ipods and itunes so as a result we have numerous itunes gift cards. These cards are particularly brightly colored and my daughter Ivy and I got to thinking......We made heart charms that came out so cute and were super easy, fast and fun!

These are a few of the cards we had, any plastic gift card would work.

We cut each card into 8 squares.

Then using just regular scissors, cut the heart shapes. I cut them free form as I think they look cool a little uneven.

Then we "sanded" them with a basic nail file. When the hearts got roughed up they

took on a whole new look!

Just punch a hole in one corner with a basic craft small hole punch.

Add a jump ring.

We added a little glass seed bead on a head pin for an accent color.

Put it on a chain and you're done!!

Too cute! Great for a party activity.  Go crazy, make two for earrings,

cut different shapes, maybe squares that link together for a bracelet!

Have Fun!