Creating Jewelry Display Cards for Earrings, Necklaces and Bracelets

[@donnabowman9575]

I have had dreams where I am walking through an older house and the rooms are filled like your workshop. I have many of the same types of things plus a room full of fabrics. I am also a quilter so I used to buy old quilt tops from 1800s to 1930s. Since they were never quilted the fabric is like new. I really love watching your videos, and the speed in which teach. I've learned so much. I also want to know if you are looking to adopt...I'm 64 but I would like a sister! Lol . Thank you

[@MiddleEastMilli]

Thank you for sharing your ideas and concepts. You are kind!

[@yaver999]

Love the amazing idea to be friendly with nature in this way!!

[@barbarawinski2118]

It’s nice to see a down to earth businesswoman who cares not only about her craft and customers but is also thinking about the planet that gives her the inspiration for that work. Bravo fr your nothing goes to waste ideas 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@sharoncochran8508]

I like this idea! The book pages do not distract from your gorgeous jewelry!

[@kristonweaver3699]

I always catch myself reading all the torn pages when people do things like this, but I adore your packaging!!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

That's funny ! I never even notice the words

[@theresazelazny7445]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love your resourcefulness! I love your videos, they are clear, to the point and practical while still bringing beauty to us all!

[@janetfayard672]

What a great idea! Thanks for posting!

[@angelinalozada189]

Thank You from Puerto Rico.

[@bonniefaltz9505]

Love that you recycle so many things! These are wonderful ways to package your beautiful creations. Thanks for sharing these ideas.

[@DebbiePike77]

I love your cards!! It's a good way to keep the jewelry from getting tangled and easier to store with them sealed in those envelopes. I have some pretty old boring books to use.

[@mariabooth8104]

Fantastic! Thank you. I have a lot of jewelry that I've been making and need to start packaging up. These are great ideas. You are not destroying book pages, you are simply re-purposing them. I love your ideas and will use them so thanks for the links to find the products.

[@ramanrandhawa7445]

You’re amazing and inspirational woman I love all your work....God Bless You

[@paulinasartcraft8088]

Thank you so much Susan!! for the idea!! I have a show on March and this comes to me like “ring in my fingers”, to put my earrings and my necklaces.

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Oh no your comment just reminded me I forgot to put out my ring display! Lol I'll have to make a video for that one thanks

[@Minsews]

Thanks so much Susan for sharing your idea. Even though I don't sell my jewelry, I give lots away & they will look nice using your method.

[@artiejohnson703]

Love your idea, thanks for sharing with all of us.

[@carlab2027]

I love this idea. I love how you are trying to use trash to create beautiful things. I saw your other video when you covered the box with the fabric. I thought that would be cool to try on earring cards instead of paper. You are so awesome love your videos and your just a cool person. So glad I have found your videos. I have so much craft supplies waiting for inspiration and you lit the fire under me. Happy Crafting. Thank you for sharing.

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Fabric scraps would definately work , happy crafting !

[@KalyanaDesignTutorials]

Susan, to be honest, I have no idea how much I watched how you do the cards vs how much I was looking at those superb pieces.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Oh thank you Day ! Your so sweet

[@jacked-up6752]

Girl you my dear are a genius, thank you for sharing this wonderfully idea. Be blessed

[@ellieventrulli264]

Great idea! Love the recycling aspect of it!!

[@gailneedham9930]

great idea. I have been lugging around old encyclopedias I bought at a garage sale a while ago through moves, and whatever changes I may be going through.. I see some old pictures on some of the pages that I have thought of turning into pendants, but your idea is such a creative way to use them, and sometimes the nostalgia of the news or stories, etc.. that wind could wind up on a card can be funny or catchy to be a funny thing to save for someone else that may wind up with it with their new earrings, etc... Sometimes it is fun to save the packaging, so possibly at times it still doesn't wind up in the trash. Always love your videos. Thanks for sharing your way of doing it. You have so many great thoughtful tips.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Oh I hate to see encyclopedias in the trash , like you I see so many resources in the pics prints and even the covers !

[@grittykitty50]

Gail, before you use the pages with pictures for displays, why not try to transfer the image to your jewelry? there's lots of info on how to do this with a copier.

[@gailneedham9930]

I have seen those, I might try that sometime. I was thinking of making or finding a bezel and using resin to seal it. and making it into a pendant, or something like that, but I know there are so many options, thanks for menitoining that.

[@gailneedham9930]

Yes!!! it is almost a set published about 50 years ago. Some of the topics and black and white pictures are comical. I have to be careful, I don't think I am a hoarder, but I have had to move to a smaller place and downsize. I have supplies and tools and projects in progress. I have a Murphy bed so I can lift it up and turn my bedroom into a workroom, lol. At least with polymer, the things used are all smaller than some other interests you might get into. I tried it some a long time ago and wondered if some of it would be too tedious for me. Thinking of making a cane just was overwhelming. Now my thinking on it is different, so I am really enjoying these tutorials you are providing and seeing what I can do with it. You are like the Mary Poppins of polymer clay- you make it seem like a snap, lol

[@craftylittlerthings]

I would so love a stack of encyclopaedias, I want to make a couple of side tables out of old books, and encyclopaedias would look fantastic, glued together in a twist pattern, but I have to go that extra mile, I would hang some crystals here and there on the stack then maybe get a glass top for it.....one day maybe! I stick to practicing with smaller books!!

[@lorrainemadison8569]

I love the hole punch I got the bead landing one from Michaels with a coupon. So worth it.

[@AZRose2375]

Thank you for sharing your clever and crafty idea with us. 👍💙

[@tools4ewebycarolhowe496]

Great Turtorial! Thanks for sharing

[@Dani-tz6jz]

Thanks Susan...great idea, got your answer to some of my questions!! I have the punch you have, also one with just the two little holes without the wings. Got them a few years back when we lived in FL, they are great to use. Please keep your tutorials coming, love to see your beautiful work and how you make them.

[@michellesfinebeadedart8140]

I love love love this! Its so much nicer,cleaner and I am always a fan of recycle. Thank you so very much!

[@Stephanie_Hancock]

Now I need to take all my "stuff" out of boxes and do this. Great idea!

[@cheganda123]

This is a great idea..thank u so much..ill just order a personalized earring display card for my crochet project to sell.but nextime i will run out of it i will make this wonderful idea of yours so i can save a lot money.ThAnk you so much 😘😘😘

[@kayperry7999]

Thank you so much. I did not know they had a earring punch. I am going to have to get me one. I love the book paper idea I'm going to have to try it. Thank you I really appreciate it. Great display ideas.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

It's expensive for what it is but such a time saver worth every penny

[@VaniaJacobs]

I loved this idea so much I got one of the recommended, bead landing punch and it was what I was able to find in person. Well, where I live books are not thrown out. So I had to go to an used book store, and who knew old books w yellow pages are more expensive. Gosh, rubber bands come in numbers.... I got #16 if it works I will come back to let you know. Now the cellophane bags I’m not sure what sizes to get...

[@donnarichey144]

Great ideas you are really smart. Thank you so much.

[@AZULLASH]

Today it’s my day!,!!! Sooo many videos!! I love it

[@marionmathews9852]

Fabulous info and how to. Very creative in all areas! TFS

[@Karibee61]

Thank you Susan for another brilliant tutorial; yes, I stayed up till 3.45am London UK time to see if you would be posting. Whilst waiting I have been binge watching tv series called Luther. If you manage to get it over there you must see it, Idris Elba is amazing. Goodnight xxxx

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Oh no , Idris Elba ! I'll watch anything with him , I'm going to look for it thanks and I have more coming for you !

[@Karibee61]

@@TurtleSoupBeads I have watched nearly all five series in a matter of days; Luther is on our BBC so try and check him out. I adore Benecio Del Toro and that new bloke Jason Momoa. A 57 year old can still have her fantasies,lol.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

@@Karibee61 thanks ! I'll be binge watching next week lol

[@helgama3048]

So practical, economic and versatile! Great video, Susan! I love everything you do!😄👍🏻😍❤️👋🏻

[@annnoyez]

I would put some white paint on it... and some stamps... I do almost the same as you, but I do it with watercolorpaper and I paint small watercolorpaintings on it. But it takes a lot of time.... I like this idea... 👌

[@Crystalnachi]

Thank you for posting this! I love how you show that you can accomplish anything with a little imagination. I really appreciate your ideas and tutorials. :)

[@dessiereestewart5520]

Thank you for your tips and advice.

[@CelebrateCreations]

I love recycling and this is a great idea love it thank you 😊

[@norakaven3705]

Bravo! Love these ideas!!!

[@OrganicSilverMoonDesignsLLG]

Wow great info thank your for sharing, Always love you videos.

[@marshamcallister3251]

Thanks so much for these great display ideas. I love this new channel of yours!

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Welcome ! I have another channel I just started turtles soup fashion

[@don_pan8088]

Esta precioso todo lo que hiciste .,te felicito.

[@Vonnies1929]

I thank you so much shout out to you just made some my earrings and jewelry looks great! 🙂❤❤💖💖💖💖

[@TheNetymags]

I love this idea!

[@LisaBell]

Thank you for practical ideas.

[@Nikizunil1]

Absolutely love these! Just had a snow storm, perfect time to start making these. Just need to buy the punch. They look vintage, which is my style! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Love your videos.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

You could get all the cards ready so when you get the punch you just have to add the earring strips, stay warm

[@latisarieves3375]

The punch with two holes is generally used for spacing for larger earrings😊

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Thanks , I have always wondered ! The only thing the second hole makes the paper weaker and tear with larger earrings so I cut the smaller one and spread it apart for those

[@latisarieves3375]

I would like to have a punch like that I make earrings from paper and that would be a great tool I usually just use a small hole punch or my drill that would be perfect for me and quick too by they way I enjoy your tutorials

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

@@latisarieves3375 thanks, that punch is worth every penny for the time it saves just don't use it on anything thicker than cardstock I broke 2 of them that way 😣

[@tappingflamingo]

Love this idea. Thanks for sharing

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

You are so welcome!

[@theresamorefield1883]

Very Nice! You come up with great ideas.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

TY

[@sharonasynek4059]

Wonder idea I have so many old books iv collected for my crafts and cereal boxes

[@sharonasynek4059]

Oops typo wonderful not wonder lol

[@MarilynRayKnopic]

another great video! thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@tjjacobo]

the one with 2 holes is for hoop earrings so that they can lay flat =)

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Oh thank you ! I have never worn hoops so I would have never guessed that one

[@carolcassis1926]

Great ideas! They can be used as bookmarks afterward. I'm experimenting with the paint chips I get from the hardware, folded over on top of the packaging and punched for hanging on a rack,

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

I used paint chips for a while and found they bent up on me but you could reinforce them with cardboard on the back too , I love the colors on paint chips

[@carolcassis1926]

me too. always looking for the perfect colors! I really love your work and dedication to re-cycle and re-use!

[@VeneraCollections]

How pretty ❤️

[@fatimaarcaro8979]

Thank you so much

[@anitamitchell6434]

I love these so much!

[@jilllukas]

Great video!! Thank You for the Links.😉🙂 Take Care .. Jill tfs

[@loriede6442]

So creative thank you ❤️

[@VeeFromSpicy]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@leonanelson2444]

Thanks for the ideas

[@sel17978]

Plain wrapping paper and tissue paper might also work well.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Sure any kind of paper works well

[@nangraham1]

Live your ideas. Any chance you can give over view if how you strung that black and white necklace with fringe. Are the flowers margarita beads? Or just multiple holes drilled through them. Very pretty and unusual

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

That is done with margarita beads and I will eventually have a tutorial on it

[@nangraham1]

Awesome. I had a hunch they were margarita beads. So I've got 3 if many sizes already made. I look forward to your tutorial

[@anitamitchell6434]

I ordered my bags and waiting for them. Do you have a video on how to make that ribbon and cord to go on your focal bead? I see that one done on the bottom row. Such a pretty piece.

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

No because I can't find a distributor for that silk cord

[@anitamitchell6434]

@@turtlesoupbeads751 Bummer but so pretty.

[@cheryllynnalston-morton9512]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS INFO!!!!!!

[@batya7]

Recycling at its best!

[@chicgeekery]

Thank you sooo much! This is exactly what I needed. I work at a library, and I scavenge discarded books, too. (Shhh). But there is one small possible problem. If things are stored a while, rubber bands can almost...melt? They stick to the surface, and it's gross. I've had that happen before.

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Idk , my stuff never lasts that long

[@Vonnies1929]

I like this idea!

[@shirleybryan2572]

I was just thinking how I can use some books I don’t want and know they’re thrown out when donated. This is perfect. I also thought of coloring them and making paper beads.

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

They make awesome paper beads and really pretty if you coat them with up resin

[@JaneThomas58]

Love these, Susan. What about ways to hang and display at home? Also can you give a link to your new you tube channel about fashion?

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

I have a studio tour I am working on but it really matter how much space and inventory you have for how you store and display your stuff . my new channel link is kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGWsiGNnmJuVaNU

[@robinsmith3469]

This is really cool. Do you put lengths for the necklaces and bracelets?

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

No I find it's more about price point but you easily could

[@rosecorrado6648]

This is a great idea. When at a show, do you have people who want you to open bag so they can try on ? If yes, how do you handle this?

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

I just open it up and show them if I have several in different colors I find they buy more than one

[@marywhebley9576]

@@TurtleSoupBeads thank you. I have been making my own earring cards for a while, but wasn't in love. I have used old music papers that wasn't usable anymore but this is more readily available. I have morphed it a bit to include my new branding. You have definitely inspired my business....thank you

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

@@marywhebley9576 I love the old music idea really cute !

[@craftykat]

Thank you!

[@shahndeloaksong7638]

I love your channel!!! One question. Could you punch the earring flaps into the decorated card itself instead of using an unrelated strip of paper?

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

No , if you try you will destroy your punch ! You can only use cardstock in those punches

[@gailneedham9930]

I just wonder if there is a certain weight of paper you use for the strip you cut to use the punch on? thx

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Just basic card stock you can get it the cheapest at a office supply but the craft stores also sell it

[@gailneedham9930]

Oh, I wasn't thinking of card stock. Thanks- these are so much fun.

[@cherylrawley3801]

Hi Susan Can you tell me what size bags you get for the earrings, necklaces and bracelets.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

I mostly use 3×5 for the earring but the necklaces vary according to what size bags are available at the time you can always fold over the back and tape it also but sizes can vary greatly in price and I purchase based on price and size

[@reneebarger5194]

Great idea! Do you stamp your name or website on the card or include a business card so people know where to get more of your product?

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

I print tags with my website on the back but to be honest I have done shows for over 20 years and never had a sale after a show . I really feel shows are impulse buys!

[@colleengarland8977]

Love this! I have been making some cards. Can you suggest what size cards you use for your necklaces? Just doing a search on eBay for the correct size. Tia.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

I just make up sizes that fit my necklaces so I dont have specific sizes and just just fold over larger celo bags and tape the backs because it really depends on the construction of the necklace what size works

[@colleengarland8977]

TurtleSoupBeads Thanks Susan. I appreciate you getting back to me. I love the look.

[@julierogers6280]

Where do you sell your beautiful jewelry?

[@mctron22rd]

I Love your tutorials, they are very creative! Do you have an etsy page?

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Www.etsy.com/shop/turtlesoupbeads

[@rebeccafionacornel6558]

ma'am, i have a question that i have been thinking about,......in India, i have seen people selling jewelry on the streets and well i noticed that sometimes there are people who want to buy them but think that the price is too high and when the seller doesn't go lower than the price the buyers want, they pretend to walk away only to quickly pocket one of the pieces.......so how do you avoid such things from happening at your sales because you put in so much effort and time into your products only to have them stolen by the stingy buyers.....how do you stop such a thing from happening?

[@VaniaJacobs]

I have another question. Did u actually go to the Library trash or did u go into the Library and ask for the old books? Thank you!

[@craftylittlerthings]

I know when I bought an earring punch, it was one with two holes, it showed on the picture with it, it was so you could put two pairs of earrings on it, like a long pair, and a small stud. Other than that I can’t think why there is two holes lol xxx

[@ChristineJonah88]

nice

[@jaykb6587]

My main question here, which may be answered when I view your display video. . how do you protect against shoplifting? Some is inevitable, but... 😱😬❣

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

It's all part of business, consider it a compliment !

[@jaykb6587]

@@turtlesoupbeads751 No, consider it theft. I would rather arrange in a stair step type display, filled out, then replace with another item as I sell. That way I can keep a visual for something that starts to walk off without being paid for.😬

[@marystoddard9138]

❤️❤️❤️

[@yomama8873]

🤩🤩💖

[@VaniaJacobs]

I am a new beader to your channel and I know you are super busy and I hate to bother. If you can answer fine if not... you won’t loose me! Or maybe one of your long time followers can answer. I found a ton of Cellophane bags in AliExpress. The EBay link no longer works,FYI! And everything comes in large qts. Which size bags should I get for Earrings Bracelet Necklace And I can’t figure out what size those perfect rubber bands are. Maybe a multi size but I like how thin yours are. Everything these days is online and without really seeing it I don’t understand the number sizes on those rubber bands!!! Thank you.

[@katanyajason3316]

Your clients must want to try your pieces on before buying them, so are the bags easy to open and close again?

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

Yes really easy

[@annnoyez]

And I don't use the plastic bags... they aren't good for the environment. I just leave them open and put them in a paper bag as they go out...

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

you know my post office wasn't opened today have you heard anything?