It seems like it was yesterday when it was me the one giving and receiving
those precious friendship necklaces from my little friends at school.
My Anni this year doesn’t just have one but two really good special friends.
She wanted to make something special for them and this is what we came up with…
What I love about working with Shrink Film is that you can make custom charms in just minutes.
It is easy to use, affordable and you can create pretty much any shape you want.
This is basically what you’ll need:
1. White Shrink Film
{ You can find it over at your local Craft Stores }
2. Sharpies
3. Punch Holder
4. Stamps { Optional }
* Before you start making your own charms please read the instructions on the back of your Shrink Film package
since the baking time may be different depending of the brand you purchase.
TUTORIAL
1
First cut or punch out the shape of your charms.
When you do this keep in mind that after you bake your charms they will shrink 50% its size.
{ This is a LOT }
I used two different sizes of hearts for our charms.
2
The next step is to decorate your charms.
I used sharpies to draw a little girl on it.
If you don’t feel confident about drying your images you can use a stamp,
just make sure you let the ink dry completely before touching the charm.
{ You can even purchase Ink Jet Shrink Film and print your images from your computer }
3
After you draw and color your designs, punch the holes so you can hang your charm later on.
So CUTE!
4
The next step is when the magic happens.
{ This is the time to read the instructions }
Place your charm on top of a piece of card-stock on a cookie sheet
and bake them for two minutes or so in a 350º oven.
Don’t panic when you see your charm start twisting and making weird shapes,
this will be part of the shrinking process.
{ Sorry this picture is not clear but I wanted you to see what I am talking about }
As soon as the charms get back to their original shape pull them out of the oven.
These are the sizes before they went in…
And this is how they looked after they came out…
A lot smaller, hard to the touch and the colors are more vibrant.
5
Add your chain.
{ I bought all of my chain materials at Wal-Mart }
Guess what?
We are done!
So Sweet…
We had so much fun making them and I am sure my Anni will have even more fun giving them away.
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I love this – my daughter is having a few girls sleepover tonight for her birthday – I think this would be a lot of fun for them. Im glad I found this!
Danielle,
They will love it! We make them all the time.
Have a wonderful weekend!
What size punches did you use? This is so cute!
Angela,
I’m not sure… the largest one that they sell and the next size down.
I hope this helps :I
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Love this!
Natasha xx
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I’m so excited to make these at my daughter birthday party with her friends. I better give it a go first, since I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed!
They are really easy to make. If you have any questions while working on it let me know.
Super Cute! My daughter would love to make those at her birthday party. Did you buy your chain at an on-line store?
You can buy the chain at WalMart.
Such a cute idea! And what a great party! I always love coming to your blog and seeing what great things you are up to!
-Nikki
Chef in Training
I love this. I already have all the supplies. Can’t wait to help my daughter make a couple. Thank-you!
I love these necklaces!
Thank you for hosting!
Kerry at HouseTalkN
This would be perfect for a party favor or a craft at a girl’s party! I am hanging onto this idea for when my daughter is a bit older. Love it!
Those are so cute, I remember doing Shrinky Dinks with my daughter…20 something years ago
debbie
I love those necklaces! Thanks for hosting!
Oh how I adore you! These are seriously so stinkin cute! Thanks for sharing and hosting
That is the cutest thing – my girls would love making them! Linking up my In Her Shoes Valentine Mantel tonight. Have a great night!
Kelly
These are SO cute!
-Kendall
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Soooo Precious! <3 these
this is darling I’m sure I have a pack of that stuff sitting around somewhere I hope you’ll add this to my What We Wore and Made party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/search/label/WWWMW
wow love it. Pinning and sharing on facebook..
Can I find this film at michaels?
Hani,
I’m sure you can.
These are so cute! Just the sweetest.
Thank You!
I did not even know that shrink film existed! Oh, the possibilities! Thanks for sharing. The necklaces are adorable!
Chelsey. It is so much fun to work with. You are going to love it!
I’m so impressed. I absolutely love this simple project idea, it’s perfect and brings me back to giving necklaces to friends. Great work Desiree!
Thank you Erica!
Have a wonderful day girl!
Super cute!!
Thank Y♥U!
This is a great idea! So cute! Thanks for the great how to
Oh my gosh, I am in love with this!! Thanks so much for sharing!
This is so adorable. I have never worked with Firm Shrink, but after this well-written tutorail, I have to try it.