Do Comic Books Count As Books?

"Old superheroes don't just fade away.  They grow old, useless- and very, very bitter!" - The Blue Diamond

Comic books might not count as a book to read for book club, however they are fun to read and the bright colors and bold images make for perfect crafting.  Besides, we all need to do our part to prevent bitter old superheroes.  These comic book pendents and earrings were inspired by the comic book necklace pendents found on Punk Projects.  http://www.punkprojects.com/2011/03/comic-book-necklace-pendant-diy.html
They could be made using any magazine, however, I chose to use the Feb/Mar 2013 issue of Marvel Super Heroes Magazine.

Materials:

• Comic Book
• Glue Stick
• Cardboard
• Jump Rings
• Contact Paper or Laminating Paper
• Hole Punch
• Earwires
• Cording

Directions:

1. Cut comic book images that you want to use for earrings and pendents.

2. Glue images onto cardboard and cut excess cardboard to match shape.

3. Laminate images and cut around image leaving enough room around laminated edges.

4. Punch a hole in the image and attach jump rings through punch holes. For earrings attach another jump ring to the first one to get the earrings to fall in the right direction once ready to wear.

5. String pendents through cording and attach earrings to earwires.

Resident Marvel fashion designer Janet Van Dyne, aka Wasp, would be proud of this jewelry.  It is fun and makes a statement.  I'm thinking the next project with comic books is going to be either a chained bracelet or a charm bracelet.  Maybe both!