Here are some fun creative ways to wear and enjoy your Vintage and Costume Jewelry.

1. GET A LARGE METAL BARRETT AND CLIP SOME FUN VINTAGE CLIP STYLE EARRINGS TO THE BARRETT. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO CHANGE LOOKS, AS YOU HAVE TO DO IS CHANGE THE EARRINGS ON THE BARRETT.. FUN , OR GLAMOUR.. YOU DECIDE!

2. WRAP THIN STRANDS OF BEADS OR FAUX PEARLS AROUND A PADDED HEADBAND. ( THE HORSE SHOE SHAPED BANDS). USE DOUBLE SIDED STICKY TAPE TO ATTACH, OR MATCHING THREAD.

3. GOT A JACKET WITHOUT BUTTONS? JUST USE SMALL ASSORTED VINTAGE PINS/BROOCHES IN THE FRONT. A GREAT LOOK!

4. WRAP A CHAIN STYLE OR BEADED NECKACE MULTIPLE TIMES AROUND YOUR WRIST FOR A WIDE OR CHUNKY BRACELET. A FUN WAY TO MAKE A STATEMENT WITH YOUR JEWELRY!

5. LAYER YOUR VINTAGE NECKLACES.. USE 3-5 NECKLACES AND PENDANT OR BEADED STYLES ALL WORK WELL. A TRENDY NEW  LOOK IS TO WEAR THE LARGER OVERSIZED PENDANTS!

6. USE EXTRA LONG NECKLACES AS BELTS, BEADED AND CHAIN STYLES WORK WELL. CONNECT DIFFERNT NECKLACES TOGETHER IF NEEDED TO GET THE RIGHT SIZE. YOU CAN ALSO USE A BROOCH TO HOLD THEM IN PLACE, OR AS A BELT BUCKLE

7. LAYER ON THE RINGS! GET SOME FUN AND FUNKY OVER THE TOP RINGS AND PUT A FEW ON THE SAME FINGER. SURE TO GET NOTICED!

8. USE A GLUE GUN AND ATTACH SOME BEADED OR RHINESTONE BROOCHES, OR EARRINGS ( REMOVE THE EARRING HARDWARE FROM THE BACK FIRST). ATTACH THESE TO SLIP ON BALLERINA STYLE FLAT SHOES. VERY COOL AND CUTE!

USING VINTAGE JEWELRY TO DECORATE

1. CREATE A DRAPY VALANCE WITH OLD BEADED NECKLACES IN MANY COLORS. JUST WORK IN 9" SECTIONS AND USE A SAFETY PIN TO ATTACH THEM FROM THE BACK. OVERLAP THE NECKLACES TO CREATE MORE INTEREST

2. USE YOUR FIGURAL BROOCH COLLECTION TO MAKE A PIECE OF ART ON A CURTAIN. ATTACH THEM IN A PATTERN OR RANDOMLY. I DID ONE WITH BUTTERFLY PINS AND IT IS FANTASTIC!

3. TAKE SOME OLD WELL WORN BEADED OR CHAIN NECKLACES AND USE GLUE GUN TO ATTACH THEM AROUND A VASE OR SMALL GARBAGE CAN.

4. TASSEL PENDANT NECKLACES MAKE GREAT TIE BACKS FOR CURTAINS

5. USE OLD CHAIN NECKLACES FOR BOOKMARKS BY ATTACHING A SMALL CHARM OR PENDANT TO EACH END. CUT THE CHAIN TO 8" LENGTH FIRST. AND MAKE SURE THE CHARM/PENDANTS ARE FLAT STYLE. THESE MAKE WONDERFUL GIFTS!

6. USE OLD CHAIN NECKLACES OR BEADED NECKLACES INSTEAD OF RIBBON WHEN WRAPPING GIFTS. YOU CAN ATTACH THE NECKLACES TO EACH OTHER TO CREATE THE LENGTH YOU NEED., THEN EITHER TIE THEM AT THE TOP OR USE A BROOCH!

THESE ARE JUST A FEW IDEAS TO KEEP YOUR CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING. VINTAGE AND COSTUME JEWELRY REALLY SHOULDN'T JUST SIT IN A DRAWER OR JEWELRY BOX, IT IS MEANT TO BE USED AND ENJOYED! ( UNLESS YOU HAVE AN EXPENSIVE DESIGNER PIECES) :) THANKS FOR READING MY GUIDE, I HOPE IT WILL INSPIRE SOME OF YOU TO TRY SOME NEW THINGS WITH YOUR JEWELRY!