Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Can't Believe I Never Thought of This!!

The electricians had to kill the power for about 5 hours today so I had some time on my hands.  After the power ran out on my laptop I realized since the panel box was outside I didn't have to stick around so what is a great idea to do when in a few hours you are going to be writing a $1600.00 check?  Go shopping!

I managed to get the 30% off code for Kohl's this time so I figured I would put it to good use!


Now while in Kohl's I kinda had a duh moment.  I haven't been able to wear pierced earrings for at least 15 years.  And I don't care what you say, when you can find them the clip earrings just aren't that cute.  I usually end up with two pair of silver that I rotate.


I noticed these while looking through the clearance and the idea hit me!  I have clip findings at home so I looked at the post thinking that if they were at the top I could at least cut it down with wire cutters. All of these had posts at the top and most of them came off cleanly.


Then I glued the clip findings with E6000.


For the first time in a very long time I have 4 brand new pretty earrings!  And at a great price!



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32 comments:

  1. Where did you get the clip-on pieces from? I also don't wear pierced earrings, and this is a great idea, but I've never seen just the clip part for sale.

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    1. Thanks Sabrina!! I got them at either Michael's or Hobby Lobby (threw the original packaging away) but recently I have found that
      supplies are so much cheaper on Etsy.

      Donna

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  2. Great idea, I love Kohls and the great finds there. I am a new follower from Cori's link up party. Please stop by and check out my blog, I would love it if you would follow me back!

    www.scrappindhilly.blogspot.com

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  3. I would have never thought of doing that. My ears are pierced, but my little sister has wicked sensitive ears. Such a good idea, and I LOVE Kohls, always finding great deals there!! Also, tagged you in a Blog Tag!! Head over to www.seeleyfamily5.blogspot.com

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  4. Super cute idea! They are turned out way cute.

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  5. Wow! Great idea and super cute! Thanks for sharing!!

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  6. Cute idea! Thanks for linking up at my pinterest party. I gave your post a pin! Susie

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  7. This is such a cute idea! Found you via So Creative party :)

    -Bonnie @ Revolutionaries
    www.revolutionariesblog.com

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  8. Great idea Donna! It is hard to find a good selection of nice clip on earrings! Neat thought to make your own!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  9. Very nice! Sometimes you can get great stuff on clearance at Kohl's!!

    heather

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  10. Wonderful idea. I cannot wear actual "piercing" earrings so I need to try to convert them like this.

    -Pamela

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  11. Fantastic! I love Kohl's clearance combined with a coupon- such great deals! Thanks for sharing at Manic Monday!
    -Melissa

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  12. Brilliant!!! And those earrings are so CUTE!

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  13. Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday - you were featured today!
    Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

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  14. Great idea! I just bought some great earrings from Kohls too, but they look goofy and don't hang right on my ears. Hoping to turn one into a ring :)

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  15. That is such a great idea.

    Melissa
    http://t-g-life.blogspot.com/

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  16. Great idea!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday! I hope you will share with us again this week.

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  17. Nice - that's a great idea!! Thanks for sharing at Take it on Tuesday blog hop!

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  18. Great idea! Thanks for sharing at Things I've Done Thursday. www.bearrabbitbear.com

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  19. Awesome idea!!! I have never seen the clip-on parts sold separately thou - where did you find them? Thank you so much for linking up to TGIF @ Two Sasters!

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  20. That is a great idea!! Those earrings are so cute! Thanks for sharing at Thursday's Temptation.
    Jill

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  21. Great IDEA!
    Would love to have you link up at Sunday Round Up Link Party! 3 Blogs = 1 Party!
    http://www.heatherlyloves.com/2012/03/sunday-round-up-1_8663.html
    xx,
    Heather

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  22. Very pretty!! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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  23. Awesome! I love this idea! I have a couple people I could make some for. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  24. That's a great idea! These would be awesome to make for my grandmother! Thanks for sharing at my party!

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  25. Your duh moment is also shared with anyone reading this post! :) What a fabulous idea! Thanks so much for sharing with us this week! We can't wait to see what you will come up with next week!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  26. Great idea and good way to make use of things you normally couldn't use!
    Thanks for linking up to my party! I would love for you to stop back this Thursday to link up again!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  27. This is such a awesome idea. I would love for you to link up at my Linky Party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/03/show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-6.html

    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  28. Great idea! I have a problem with post earrings, too. Will definitely have to try this! (And you're so right about the selection of clip-ons!)

    Michelle @ CrazyforCrafts
    http://crazyiniowa.blogspot.com/

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