07 September 2025

Earrings Made from Paper Bag Handles

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Today, we're going to turn old paper bags from blah to TADA!

Earrings made from paper bag handles, handmade earrings, cord, embroidery thread, jewelry findings, jewelry, earrings, bracelet, necklace, sewing, beads, paper bag, crafty uses for paper bag handles, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias

We're specifically looking for the paper bags with cord handles like this one. Remove the handles from the bag and save the bag for other projects like handmade envelopes. We'll use these cord handles to make jewelry.

Earrings made from paper bag handles, handmade earrings, cord, embroidery thread, jewelry findings, jewelry, earrings, bracelet, necklace, sewing, beads, paper bag, crafty uses for paper bag handles, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias

This necklace is made from cord, a collection gathered from several paper bags, sewn together and embellished with faux diamonds and a gold chain...TADA! 

Earrings made from paper bag handles, handmade earrings, cord, embroidery thread, jewelry findings, jewelry, earrings, bracelet, necklace, sewing, beads, paper bag, crafty uses for paper bag handles, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias

A bracelet is another cute item we can make out of cord...TADA! 

Earrings made from paper bag handles, handmade earrings, cord, embroidery thread, jewelry findings, jewelry, earrings, bracelet, necklace, sewing, beads, paper bag, crafty uses for paper bag handles, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias

These earrings are also made from cord, embroidery floss, and jewelry findings...TADA!

 Earrings made from paper bag handles, handmade earrings, cord, embroidery thread, jewelry findings, jewelry, earrings, bracelet, necklace, sewing, beads, paper bag, crafty uses for paper bag handles, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias

All we need is a piece of cord. 

Earrings made from paper bag handles, handmade earrings, cord, embroidery thread, jewelry findings, jewelry, earrings, bracelet, necklace, sewing, beads, paper bag, crafty uses for paper bag handles, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias

Cut it into two strips of equal length. Form them into teardrop shapes and sew them in place using needle and thread.

Earrings made from paper bag handles, handmade earrings, cord, embroidery thread, jewelry findings, jewelry, earrings, bracelet, necklace, sewing, beads, paper bag, crafty uses for paper bag handles, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias

Sew on some beads and crystals. Add jewelry findings (ear wires) and secure them in place by sewing. Aim to get an identical look for the pair.  

Earrings made from paper bag handles, handmade earrings, cord, embroidery thread, jewelry findings, jewelry, earrings, bracelet, necklace, sewing, beads, paper bag, crafty uses for paper bag handles, blah to TADA, photo by Claire Mercado-Obias

Instantly, we've got a gorgeous set of handmade earrings!

And that is how I turned some cord from blah to TADA!

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