This cute upcycled locket necklace will put a grin on anyone’s face and makes a wonderful gift for moms, grandmas or anyone who loves quirky jewelry. You’ll never guess what they are made from. Plastic spice bottle lids. They look amazing and are so fun to make. You can style them in an endless variety of ways.
For another fun project check out our other simple DIY Necklace. Or better yet take a peek at all our upcycling ideas!
Locket Necklace Supplies
- Lids with open hole from plastic spice bottles. (We used McCormick)
- Spray Paint
- Gems, flowers, beads etc.
- Photo of choice.
- Our printout patterns and template below.
- Glue
- Chains, string etc.
- Drill with tiny bit
- Eye Screw (optional)
- Clear spray (optional but a good idea)
Additional Ideas: You can also use scrapbook paper cut into circles to place on your locket in various places.
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Instructions
Drill a small hole in the top of the lid for hanging a string or placing a eye screw into. Doing it before painting it is a good idea. 
Spray paint your cap. After it dries a coat of clear sealer is a good idea. 
If your using our free patterns, cut them out. 
Cut a piece of poster board for backing using the appropriate pattern piece. 
For a regular photograph use the appropriate circle to trace over the picture, then cut it out. 
You can also print out a photo and do the same thing.
If you print a photo on regular paper we suggest covering it with packing tape.
Glue your photo face down into the lid. 
Glue whatever you like on the front as long as it covers the logo portion on the lid. 
You can also glue something inside the cover. 
String can be added for the necklace. 
Beads add a nice touch.
Attaching a chain is easiest if you insert an eyelet screw into the tiny hole. 
You can add glue to the eyelet to hold it in. Place the backing poster board over it. 
16 responses
Printable directions would be most appreciated. Great project to do with my grandkids. An easy Harry Potter Horcruxe DIY. Thank you for that.
Hi I’m Samantha and I’m 10 so I’m having a hard time with it can you sent me step by step instructions?
Hi Samantha. I would need an email for you to send you the instructions. All of the instructions are on this page but I could copy them and paste them into a pdf file for you that you could download and print if you want. But again, I would need your email address. Ü
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I just think that this is such a sweet thing to help ur kids or grandkids to make.they can be creative n bless their mom gma teacher anyone.thanku for sharing
I appreciate that Lynda. Ü
What a TERRIFIC craft for an adult and a kid do together as a gift – LOVE THIS! Thanks for linking up at #HappinessIsHomemade this week, pinned and stumbled!
Thank you so much Katie. Especially for the “stumble”. Not many do that. Ü
These are so cute! Thanks for sharing this post just in time for Mother’s day. I’m sure it will put a smile on my nana’s face!
I would love it if you would share this and more on my weekly link party : )
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Hi, Nancy – that is so awesome!!! I love (and live for) upcycled jewelry ideas and this is just brilliant! Your cute photos add to the sweetness of your post. thanks for the great idea!
Thank you Michelle for the kind words. I’m so glad you liked it!
Talk about seeing re-useable things in different ways, awesome. Had to sign up, don’t want to miss anymore great ideas. now why didn’t I think of that? Really huh? How great, Less going in landfills.
Happy creative week.
Awe… how kind of you Jane Ellen. Hope you find more things you’ll love. We’re happy you’ve joined us!
Wow! I never would have thought to use a spice lid! This would make a great DIY mothers day gift.
Thanks Abigail!