Hey Leader Friends!
So to be perfectly honest, I'm not a fan of leaders giving out end of the year gifts and I totally think it should be the other other way around but I really couldn't resist these! lol
The idea is pretty simple and affordable. It could also be used as a jewelry making badge if you have the girls make their own!
Materials
- roll of ball chain with clamps
- Blank bottle caps w/jump rings attached ( I used 5/8" mini bottle caps from Hobby Lobby)
- E6000
- bottle cap image/Printable
- photopaper
- Magic dimensions
Optional:
- dangle beads (Hobby Lobby) and stampable plates
1) Print and Cut out your 16mm (diameter) printable circles.
Print out your image on photo paper. Regular paper will not work and it will get wet. If you have a circle punch small enough for this that would be idea but I used scissors. Use E6000 to adhere your printable to the bottle cap. You can also use rubber cement but I find that E6000 works the best. Allow it to dry. It can take a couple hours. If you are doing it with a troop and are pressed for time you can use rubber cement but make sure you don't get it on the front facing image.
2) Apply Magic Dimensions
Word of advice, dispense a small amount of the dimensions goo on a piece of paper first to avoid air bubbles. Start in the center of the cap and in a circular motion fill the entire bottle cap. If you go a little over that is okay. When the dimensions goo dries, it sinks a bit. Use a tooth pic to get out any air bubbles... if you see below, the air bubbles will dry like air bubbles so get them out. Allow this to dry for 3 hours or overnight.
--->> Your can find the Custom Printable here <<---
3) Assemble your necklace
If you purchased the bottle caps that already have the punch with the jump rings then this will be easy. You can cut your ball and chain cord to the desirable length your girl prefers. I recommend 18 inches long. Attach your connectors and voila!
If you want to go an extra step, you can add colored dangle beads link in the picture below. If you have a stamping set, they you can also add initial plate charms too.
