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Dukes and Duchesses

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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

A DIY Personalized Storytelling Locket

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Have you seen the fun personalized lockets from Origami Owl?  I love that they tell a story about life but I don’t love the price.  I decided it might be fun to make a DIY version of a personalized storytelling locket.

a diy personalized storytelling locket

I bought a few supplies at a couple of local craft stores: an empty pocket watch and a few charms that represent my family.  I used alphabet charms to represent each of my kids and a ring to represent my marriage.  You could add birthstones, a small cross, or any little charm that tells your story.

supplies for locket

The pocket watch opens easily so the charms can be added.  If you can’t find a similar pocket watch, you should be able to find an empty locket.  I love the look of the hard metal but you could add a piece of scrapbook paper to the back of the locket if you want to soften it up.

pocket watch

Use a wire or metal cutter to remove the hangers or rings from the charms.

how to clip the charm

Place your charms inside …

charms for personalized locket

… remembering that they will slide around, overlap, and possibly flip over if they’re thin enough.

personalized locket

Close it up, hang it on a chain, and you have a personalized storytelling locket for a fraction of the catalog price.

locket with storytelling charmsWhat would you put in your locket?


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. keri @ shaken together says

    February 3, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    What a great idea, Randi! Can’t wait to DIY a locket!

    Reply
  2. Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    February 7, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    Oh my goodness! I love this idea. What a wonderful Mother’s Day gift idea!

    {BIG hugs}
    ~ Ashley

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