Minnie Necklace

I just have to start by saying, why does everything look so easy to do on Pinterest, then when you try it, it's so darn difficult.  Take a simple little thing like a Minnie necklace made from washers.  Should be easy, two small washers for her ears, one for her head.  Modge Podge some scrapbook paper, add string, maybe a bow, easy peasy...not!  Just as an example here is the pic on Pinterest, and the link http://pinterest.com/pin/53480314295662514/

Now here are the pics of my project.

Now I wouldn't call it an epic fail, but it's not where I thought it should be.  It was hard to cut the paper to size, apparently they have many, did I say many, different washer sizes.  Who knew?  Then the Modge Podge didn't work that well to hold the paper or the washers in place.  I needed a stronger glue.  The wire I used was low gauge floral wire, way to hard.  Needed something more bendable.  I ended up using super glue for the bow.  That was the only thing that worked well.  Anyway, birthday girl liked it and that's all that matters.  I'm definitely going to try and try again until I succeed.  Any advice would be much appreciated : )