French Dictionary Earrings

These French Dictionary Earrings from Emi Harrington are a great way to add some fun flair to your wardrobe.  Made with dictionary pages, these earrings are smart and fun...and make a great gift for a wordsmith!  Everyone is sure to love this affordable handmade jewelry!

Materials:

• French dictionary page

• White glue

• Cereal box cardboard or chipboard

• Scissors

• Paint brush optional, (you could use your finger.)

• Pen or pencil

• Black marker

• Jump rings

• Ear wires

• Heart template of your choice

• Map tack

Instructions:

1. Trace heart shape 2 times on dictionary paper.
   
   

2. Apply glue to the back of the dictionary page.
   
   
   
   

3. Glue onto cardboard.  Apply glue on the front as well.
   
   

4. Allow the glue to dry.  Cut out the heart shapes.

   

5. Punch a hole in to top of the heart with a map tack.  Pad the work surface with a folded towel. 
   
   

6. Outline around the edges with black marker.
   
   

7. Color the back of the heart with marker.
   
   

8. Coat front and back with clear nail polish.
   
   

9. Attach jump rings, and ear wires.