DIY Cross My Heart Earrings
Make a stunning gift for your Valentine! In today’s tutorial, I will be showing you how to make the most gorgeous heart earrings. Whether you want to wear the pair to celebrate Valentine’s day or you want to gift them to a loved one, this DIY is simple and will leave you with a pair of heart earrings in no time.
Tools and materials:
- Cross My Heart Earring Kit
- Chain nose pliers
- Bent chain nose pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Flush cutters
Thread on the heart button
First, I used the flush cutters to cut 15 inches of wire. I folded the wire in half and thread the two ends through the heart button. I pulled the heart button down to the middle of the wire, making sure that each side of the wire coming through the buttonholes was equal.
Next, I grabbed one side of the wire and ran it back through the opposite hole. I repeated this on the other side as well so that the wires were coming out the front.
I turned the button over so that the wires were at the back. I took one side, crossed it over, and fed it through the opposite hole. I did the same on the other side. I then repeated the step on both sides. I made sure to pull the wire nice and tight.
I turned the button again so that the wires were in the front. I took one side and fed it through the next door hole. I had one wire in the front and one in the back.
I pulled both wires toward the top and carefully twisted them about 6 times.
Add beading
Next, I grabbed one of the little hex nuts and thread it into the wire. This helped cover up the twists.
I then thread on a large-holed bead cap.
Next, I added my Czech glass bead and then a second bead cap and a little hex nut.
I then took my chain nose pliers and pushed everything down to make sure it was nicely seated and tight. I then used the pliers to bend away.
Create a loop
I used my round nose pliers to create a medium-sized loop.
Add a ring
I then added a decorative ring to the loop and used my pliers to hold the loop in place as I made a messy wrap with the wire.
Trim the wire
Once I was happy with the wrap, I went ahead and gave the wire a little trim.
I used my pliers to gently push in any wire that was sticking out.
Next, I added the earwire. I opened it up, like I would a jump ring, and attached it to my earring. All that was left to do was make the second earring!
These Cross My Heart Earrings are gorgeous! They would make the perfect gift for Valentine’s day! Let me know what you think about this DIY in the comments!
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i love these earrings!! I have to try to make them!
Awesome! They are super easy to make. Thanks for watching.