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Skeleton Key Pendants

At a recent estate sale I found a hand full of Skeleton Keys.
And now that it is October and it's getting closer to Halloween,I thought it was about time I made something with them. Why not a piece a Jewelry!
Simple and sweet with crystal accents.
Daring and bold with a touch of coral.

or a Bit of Pearl and Antique buttons.
I think I love all of them and probably will wear all three this month or put them in my Etsy shop!

Happy October!
Enjoy!
Liniking up to these Lovely Parties!
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  1. Jan@southernjunkin'October 3, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Very pretty, very creative! Visiting from Nifty Thrifty Tuesday!

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  2. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmOctober 3, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    So very pretty...love them all :) Laurel

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  3. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesOctober 3, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I love each of these necklaces! What a creative way to use the keys.

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  4. Becky McNeerOctober 3, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Wow, these are really cool! I never would have thought of that! Thanks for linking up to Stir Stitch and Straighten! I'm about to pin/stumble right now! http://www.homesandbabies.com
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  5. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Cute and so apt for Halloween. Loving this. Your header line reminds me of the movie skeleton key :)

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  6. Saving4ChangeOctober 7, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Cute idea =). Reminds me of the skeleton keys I found w/ metal detector at great grandparents.

    I'm a new follower from the Mel Dreams hop. I've joined your site via GFC. I would love it if you would visit me too. www.saving4change.com. Have a great weekend!

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  7. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateOctober 8, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    These are gorgeous. The finds themselves were great but what you did with them...exquisite!

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