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1950’s Shrinky Dinks Charms Bracelet

June 24, 2014 By Laura 57 Comments

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Hi everyone!  Today I’m excited to be the part of a Sizzix Blog Hop to celebrate The 50’s, a groovy new collection of Sizzix dies created by the talented Jen Long!

Grab a soda pop, put on your blue suede shoes, and get ready to rock and roll with this fun project!

DIY Shrinky Dink Charm Bracelet

I love all of these 50’s dies SO much, and I was having a really hard time deciding which ones to use…

The 50's Sizzix Jen Long Die Collection

So I decided to use a LOT of them to make a cute Shrinky Dinks Charms Bracelet!  Did you know that you can use your Sizzix dies on shrink plastic?  The size of the cut dies were just perfect for shrinking and turning into cute little plastic charms.  This is a craft project that is great for adults and kids alike.

I’m not going to lie, it’s pretty magical watching those thin paper dies twist and turn in the oven, only to end up perfectly flat when completely baked.  Keep reading for the simple directions!

The 50's Sizzix die collection by Jen Long

1950’s Shrinky Dinks Charms Bracelet

Supplies:

  • Various The 50’s Sizzix dies by Jen Long.  I used the retro sunglasses, electric guitar, camera, saddle shoes, vintage car &  radio, and rock n’ roll sundae  sets.
  • Sizzix Big Shot, Vagabond, Big Kick, or Big Shot Pro die cut machine
  • Shrink plastic (available at most craft stores)
  • Permanent markers (I used Sharpies)
  • Hole punch
  • Clear sealer
  • Chain (for the bracelet)
  • Jump rings
  • Jewelery clasps
  • Pliers

Directions:

Die cut your desired shapes out of the shrink plastic using your 1950’s dies and your die cut machine.

Shrink plastic charms using sizzix dies

Once you have your shapes, use the Sharpies to color them in.  Just remember that the colors will get darker once they are baked!  Punch a hole in the top of the dies, so that you will have a hole for your jump ring to attach to the bracelet.

Preheat the oven.  Bake your 50’s die cuts according to the directions on the back of the package.  I only baked two or three charms at once.  While the charms are baking, you might freak out when they start to twist and turn.  I know I did my first few times!  It’s okay, I promise it will look good at the end.

Bake for the recommended baking time, and carefully remove from the oven.  Use a spatula to press down on the top of the charms and make sure that they are perfectly flat.  Let cool.

Sizzix The 50's collection by Jen Long

Spray or brush on a clear sealer to protect the color of the charms.

Attach the jump ring to the DIY charm bracelet

Using pliers, open some jump rings by pulling them apart sideways.  Use the jump rings to attach the 50’s charms to the charm bracelet.  If you don’t have a charm bracelet already, it’s easy to make one!  Just buy some silver chain (from the craft store), and add a jump ring with a clasp at the end.  If I can do it, so can you!

Shrinky Dinks Shrink Plastic Charms

Isn’t this bracelet fun?  I love how easy it was to make with these amazing dies!  I have a fun 50’s sock hop party that I’ll be going to this week, and I can’t wait to show off my new 1950’s Shrinky Dink charm bracelet!

DIY Shrinky Dink Charm Bracelet

Now my girls are begging me for one… 😉

 

If you liked this project, I would love for you to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Bloglovin’.  Thanks for following!

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Comments

  1. Arlene Gassmann says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:19 am

    Great idea

    Reply
  2. dyeandpigment55 says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:40 am

    Love your bracelet.

    Reply
  3. Tonnie says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:41 am

    Great idea!

    Reply
  4. jenscull says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:47 am

    this bracelet is not only super cute, but I bet it is super fun to wear! what a clever idea! this new line is fabulous! 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 24, 2014 at 10:17 am

      Yes, it is so fun to have all those little charms dangling on my wrist. It reminds me of the good old 80’s when I was little and wore those plastic charm bracelets that were so popular!

      Reply
  5. Eunice B says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:08 am

    Hi Laura, what a lovely project. Thanks for the great tutorial,

    Reply
  6. LeAnn says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:10 am

    Really cute retro project!

    Reply
  7. Pat Haugse says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:15 am

    This is a wonderful project to try. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  8. Carol Watson says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:41 am

    Adorable bracelet, what fun dies

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  9. Pam Young says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:56 am

    How stinkin cute is this!! I love this set!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 24, 2014 at 10:19 am

      Thanks Pam, I love it too! There are so many different things you can make with all of these amazing dies. I’m thinking I need to throw a big 50’s party using all the new dies!!

      Reply
  10. Flo says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:20 am

    Cute bracelet. Love the 50’s theme.

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  11. susanscrap says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:57 am

    Very “charming”! Love it!

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  12. Jan Castle says

    June 24, 2014 at 9:04 am

    Absolutely adorable Laura!!!! Wonderful idea!!!!!
    TFS
    Jan

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    • Laura says

      June 24, 2014 at 10:16 am

      Thanks Jan, I appreciate your sweet comment! I love finding new uses for my Sizzix dies!

      Reply
  13. Vanessa Cole says

    June 24, 2014 at 9:21 am

    great project! It’s the most!

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    • Laura says

      June 24, 2014 at 10:15 am

      Thanks so much Vanessa! It was SO much fun to make! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Lydia says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:50 am

    OMG you are a genius! Why do I always forget the 8 metric tons of shrink plastic in my closet?? LOL. Very adorable!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 24, 2014 at 12:05 pm

      Haha, 8 metric tons?! You have a lot of charms to start making! 😉 So glad you like them!!

      Reply
  15. lisa808 says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    This is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing this super fun project.

    Reply
  16. Bonnie Isabelle says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    This is so cute. I love “shrinky dinks” and use them a lot to make jewelry and embellishments. I just Love the 50s charm bracelet. Definitely have to get me some of this collection

    Reply
  17. Karen Erickson says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:47 pm

    The cutest thing ever!

    Reply
  18. Kathy says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Great charm bracelet.. I think shrinky dinks is a great idea!

    Reply
  19. Rachel Greig says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    Awesome project 🙂 Love the 50’s!!

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  20. Jasmine Patrick says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    Love this bracelet!!!

    Reply
  21. patricia kiser says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    Your bracelet is wonderful!I have to make one–Thanks

    Reply
  22. Linda Dale says

    June 24, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    nice

    Reply
  23. Diana Ramsey says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    I actually had a 1950’s car at one time. Love your charm bracelet idea!

    Reply
  24. Rachel says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    Oh wow. I love shrink plastic, what a fabulous way to use the dies.

    Reply
  25. Gilda (mcstamper) says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    Darling idea.

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  26. bearsmother says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    I forgot about making these. I have the materials to do it. thanks for refreshing the idea.

    Reply
  27. Robyn Conners says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    I had no idea!! This is AMAZING!! Can’t wait to try it!!

    Reply
  28. Robin B. says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    What a cute charm bracelet, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  29. betty lou says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    Great bracelet! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  30. Karen Beitzinger Schroeder says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    Your charm bracelet rocks! Love how you used the shrinky dinks!

    Reply
  31. Angelique Vela says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    So very cute!

    Reply
  32. Heather Thompson says

    June 25, 2014 at 12:51 am

    What a great gift idea!!! very fun!

    Reply
  33. KarenR says

    June 25, 2014 at 3:34 am

    Your bracelet is very cool. I never would have thought to use shrinky dinks.

    Reply
  34. Celeste Goff says

    June 25, 2014 at 3:39 am

    Oh my gosh, what a fun and creative way to use these dies! I would never have thought of something so clever.

    Reply
  35. Su says

    June 25, 2014 at 4:51 am

    Great idea for your kids or grand kids

    Reply
  36. Betty Sue says

    June 25, 2014 at 6:47 am

    Great bracelet!! What fun!

    Reply
  37. Julia Aston says

    June 25, 2014 at 6:56 am

    What a fun project! love these 50’s dies and they look so cute in miniature!!

    Reply
  38. jan metcalf says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:07 am

    Too cute!! Love your sun glass charm! Very clever idea!

    Reply
  39. Crafty Paws says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:10 am

    Absolutely adorable! The only thing I would change is to add lots of the poodle! LOL I love my poodle so much. xoxo TFS Hugs, kristina

    Reply
  40. Paulette S says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:32 am

    Oh Laura, your bracelet is Super Cool! Are those words from the 50’s? I know someone from that era who uses Super in just about every sentence. LOL I love your bracelet, what a great tribute to the 50’s and a fun way to use more than one set of the dies.

    Reply
  41. Chriss Blagrave says

    June 25, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Soooooo cute! These dies are really cute 50’s icons. Perfect for your 50’s dance!

    Reply
  42. Denise Bryant says

    June 25, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    Adorable charm bracelet! Great project! The dies are fabulous!

    Reply
  43. tlady2 says

    June 25, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    SOOOO CUTE LAURA!!!! What a cute way to use these dies! Your charm bracelet looks WONDERFUL!!! Yep, you’ll be making your girls these! 😀

    Reply
  44. Eileen Barton says

    June 25, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Oh my gosh how cute! I love the saddle shoes charm!

    Reply
  45. Alison Dietz says

    June 26, 2014 at 7:18 am

    This is cute! I didn’t think about Sizzix dies being able to cut shrink plastic. Great idea!

    Reply
  46. Cindy B says

    June 26, 2014 at 10:25 am

    This is so cute and adorable! Love it

    Reply
  47. Konnie Wren says

    June 26, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    HOW fun is this? I am from Louisiana and I originally thought, “What a cute hurricane glass” now upon closer inspection I see that it is an ice cream soda glass. Guess you know where my mind is. Too cute…cannot wait to get these dies.

    Reply
  48. Pat says

    June 26, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    What a fun project, and as you say they shrink to the perfect size for a bracelet. x

    Reply
  49. Kristi says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    Thanks for the tip about uses the die cuts to cut shrink plastic!!

    Reply
  50. beaglefest says

    June 28, 2014 at 7:40 am

    What a great idea! Love your bracelet!

    Reply
  51. Tanja S. says

    June 29, 2014 at 12:44 am

    Shrinkie dinks are so much fun – well done!

    Reply
  52. Laura says

    August 20, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Takes me back…..!

    Reply

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