I've been really into "statement necklaces" these days. My theory about why I like them so much is that they are kind of a replacement for scarves. In the fall/winter I pretty much wear a scarf everyday - I love the way they make a plain t-shirt feel fancier. But really, there is no way you can get away with wearing a scarf when it's 108 degrees outside. I tried it once. I felt stupid. Enter "statement necklaces." I've seen a couple of DIY versions of big
beaded necklaces, so I decided to give it a try. Here is what I came up with!
Acrylic Paint
Wooden Beads
Necklace Clasp
Ribbon
Step One: Paint Yo Beads
My trick to keep your fingers clean. I like clean fingers.
Step 2: String Up Those Beads
Step 3: Tie Your Necklace Clasp On The Ribbon
Step 4: Think About Ways to Keep Your Necklace from Looking Kind of Tacky in the Back, then Decide You Like a Little Tacky and Burn the Ends of Your Ribbon with a Lighter
Simple, yes? I love simple projects that you can do while watching terrible TV shows and this is definitely one of them.
Love the toothpick trick :)
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Cute necklace! I love simple jewlery projects. They are the best kind :)
ReplyDeleteImpressive! I just happen to have some of those wooden balls. Hmmm I may just have to try that!
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Easy, quick and simple DIY beaded necklace. And look at the effect! It looks nothing like a 5-minute necklace project!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable and easy! So creative:)
ReplyDeleteLuv this idea! So fun. It would be a great project for me to do with my daughter.
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Such a cute necklace! I have some leftover beads when I made a teething necklace for my daughter. I need to use the rest for me!
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