Buying cheap charms can be very tempting, especially when you see how good the prices are, however, sometimes you can end up with more items than you can think of. Just because you have too many pieces doesn’t mean you should throw them away! There are many different ideas that you can try, if you find that you have too many cheap charms to turn into jewelry items.

phone accessories

These accessories are very popular in Japan and South Korea, and are often seen elsewhere as well. It’s easy to create homemade phone accessories like these by attaching a small, sturdy loop of cord to the charm. To connect it to your phone, squeeze the end of the loop that is not connected to the charm, so it can be threaded through the slot on your phone. Push the loop halfway through, so it comes out the other side, then slide the other end through the protruding loop. Pull tight to secure your new phone accessory.

greeting cards

To make a fun and unique greeting card, fold a sturdy card in half and create a design on the “front” of the card. This design should include an area that will be larger than the cheap charms you are using, which will be cut out. Carefully cut out this area with a craft knife. You will also need to create a small hole that your charm can hang freely from. Using a piece of very delicate cotton, hang the charm from the loop so that it hangs in the cutout area on the front of the card. Once your friend or family member has enjoyed the card, they can remove the charm and use it on any other project, so this even works as an added gift!

pet collar

Pet owners are always looking for new and unique ways to make their pets look (and feel) more special. If you want your pet’s collar to look a little different, you can attach some cheap charms with lobster claw clasps. This means that they will be safe, but you can also put them on and take them off when you need to. You can even give your dog a different look every month. Whenever you wear charms around your pets, make sure they are very secure, as your pet could harm himself if he were to swallow any jewelry items.

markers

Stringing pieces on beautiful silky ribbon is a great way to create a fun and stylish bookmark for your books. You can create many different layouts, and it’s even possible to create themed bookmarks, which will match the genre of the book you’re reading. Attach charms to the bottom and top of the ribbon to increase the weight, but leave the center free so as not to damage the book.