<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[The Frugal Crafter Blog]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/author/thefrugalcrafter/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[This is what I gave my&nbsp;girlfriends!]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>Hi friends! Now that Christmas is past I can share the gifts I made for some of my best girlfriends:</p>
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<p>Glitter sparkle monogrammed necklaces! Watch the video to see how I made them!</p>
<span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe class='youtube-player' width='640' height='360' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/LesL-E8C0Bk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent' allowfullscreen='true' style='border:0;' sandbox='allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation'></iframe></span>
<p>You will need:<br />
chain (the dollar packs at walmart have enough to make 4 necklaces)</p>
<li><a href="http://www.pandahall.com/p-852265-antique-bronze-tibetan-style-flower-toggle-clasps-zinc-alloy-clasps-lead-free.html%20" rel="noskim">Flower Toggle Clasp</a></li>
<p> (Pandahall)<br />
beads (from stash)<br />
headpins<br />
tiny glitter bottles (Dollar Tree has them in the cosmetic aisle)<br />
chandelier earring findings</p>
<li><a href="http://www.pandahall.com/p-916689-diy-antique-bronze-alloy-pendant-cabochon-settings-and-18x13mm-oval-transparent-clear-glass-cabochons-cadmium-free-nickel-free-lead-free-pendant-36x26x2mm.html" target="_blank" rel="noskim">Pendants</a></li>
<p> (Pandahall)</p>
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<p>This project can be put together with 2 pairs of 3-in-1 pliers (they have a wire cutter built-in) but you might also want flush cut pliers and a jump ring opener if you are making a lot. A bead board is handy too but you can also use a towel or piece of felt on your table as a work surface.</p>
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<p>My friends loved their necklaces. I hope you give them a try! Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!</p>
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