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Learn how to make a chunky beaded necklace. An easy DIY craft tutorial idea. Show your style with handmade jewelry that you made!
Jewelry is a pretty amazing thing, it can completely change the look of your outfit for the day and help express your own personal style. I love my jewelry, even more, when it is handmade. There is nothing like getting a compliment on jewelry you made and being able to say "Thank you, I made it!" I love that feeling.
While strolling the online world of DIY Jewelry making, I found this super cute Ribbon & Pearl Necklace that I absolutely fell in love with and wanted to make right away. I consider this an Anthropologie Inspired Necklace because it is unique and reminds me of something I would find in that store.
I have LOADS of ribbon, so decided this would be the perfect project to use up some of what I already have. I don't have a big selection of beads on hand, but made due with what I had so I didn't have to go to the store
Supplies Used: Some links may be too similar items when exact items couldn't be found online.
Chunky Beaded Necklace
This is the finished necklace from Moore Babies. The tutorial there is really quite good, so I encourage you to visit Moore Babies make your own Anthropologie Inspired Necklace.
This is mine. You can see how I alternated the wood and pearl beads, putting the pearls inside the tear drop shaped wood beads. I didn't put a clasp on the necklace, instead I left the ribbon ends long so the necklace could be as long or as short as I wanted simply by adjusting the tie in the back.
It really is a lovely necklace and very light weight.
When I started, I wasn't sure if it would work with the supplies I had but I think it turned out pretty good. I like it even more because it didn't cost me anything!!
What DIY Jewelry have you made? Share and leave a comment below!
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Erika
I like it better than the orginial!
Danielle
Super cute! I love it!
Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts
great job - I love no cost projects!
Cindy@Cinsarah
It's beautiful!! I love yours even better!! 🙂
Michelle
Adorable! I love a good knock off! I am visiting from Reasons to Skip the Housework and I am a new follower!!
Have a great day!
Lesley
yours is WAAAY better than his. Love your version! Thanks!
Karie @ The HoB
Super cute!! Came over from Tip Junkie! Love DIY!!
Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims
This is pretty! I love the frames that you used with it, adds such a fun touch! 🙂
I'd love for you to link this up to my link party, Your Whims Wednesday. The party is open until Sunday! http://www.mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/12/your-whims-wednesday-39-and-features.html
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear
How pretty! You did a great job! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday!
Kara at Petals to Picots
This is such a beautiful idea!! It looks like you could have bought it in a boutique. Great job! Thanks for sharing at my party! Have a great weekend 🙂
Kadie
Turned out beautiful! I love the different shapes you used. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Link It Up Thursday.
hannahw
Very nice!! I followed you from Homemade by You.
Rachel
I love it when you can make something beautiful with supplies you have on hand. Great job. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
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Tamika Rybinski
This looks great! Good job! I like your choice of colors too!
Tamika
Jay @ Learning to play and playing to learn
That looks great and looks easy enough I might be able to make it (I hope). I might give it a try over the holidays. Thanks for linking up for Flashback Friday Blogshare!
Xmasdolly
What a magnificent idea I might try that myself, but then again I'm all thumbs. LOL Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.
Carol ("Mimi")
This is a super-cute design. I love it. Thanks for the instructions -- pinned so that I can try to make one myself.
Katie
Thanks Mimi! It is one of my favorite necklaces that I have made.
Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy
That is such a cute necklace! I've been looking for accessories, and making my own is a great idea!
Katie
Thank you, Danielle! I am so glad that you like it. I also like to make my own jewelry! What pieces have you made?
Lina
Thanks for sharing your beautiful necklace tutorial at Sew It Cook It Craft It! 🙂