Statement Flower Necklace

I'm back! I've been on a bit of a hiatus. This month has been pretty busy with illness, work and of course some fun! A weekend at the lake for my Mother-in-Law's birthday and a weekend in Charleston for Mother's Day, were well worth not being able to craft for a bit. Now, I'm back and I have an awesome necklace that was inspired by one I saw on Pinterest. 

Inspiration

Supplies
Necklace cord or chain
Fabric scraps
Two large beads
Several smaller beads
16 small briolette beads
2 rhinestone beads
Hot glue


If using necklace cord:
2 ribbon clamps
2 jump rings
Piece of chain

Triple Strand Necklace

Inspiration

 Miss Lovie Creations

Supplies

• 4 sizes/colors or beads
• Bead string
• Clasp
• Eye pins
• Round nosed pliers

Triple Layer Beaded Bracelet

Inspiration

PZWDesign

Supplies

• 2 sizes of beads
• Leather cord
• Large shank button
• Beading thread
• Needle

Turquoise Chip Bracelet

I had a bunch of turquoise chips leftover from my turquoise earrings I made. So, I decided to make a bracelet to match.

Inspiration

Finding uses for materials I had.

Supplies

• Chain bracelet
• 2" head pins
• Turquoise chips
• Round nose pliers

Take a 2" head pin and put a couple of chips. Make a loop with your round nose pliers

Tighten loop around a link on the bracelet. Continue adding head pins with turquoise chips until you reach your desired volume around the entire bracelet.

Ta da!

Wire Chandelier Earrings

I decided to get a little creative on my own this time. I love how Pinterest may not directly inspire a project but helps to make the creativity inside flow!

Inspiration

The creativity Pinterest helps flow

Supplies

• 16 gauge wire
• 4 large beads
• 2 small beads
• 2 shaped or small beads
• Earring backs
• 6 2" head pins
• 2 eye pins
• Round nose pliers

First, take the 16 gauge wire and cut two pieces about three inches long. Starting in the center of one piece, use the round nose pliers to create a loop. Take the other side and create another loop underneath. Create a loop on each end too.

Take your head pins and insert them into two large beads and one small/shaped bead. Loop the ends of the head pins and connect them to the loops of the wired earring. I put one large bead on each end and the shaped bead in the middle on the bottom center loop. Take a eye pin and insert it into the small bead. Connect the bottom of the eye pin to the wired earring and the top to the earring back.

Now, you have cute chandelier earrings!

Beaded Wrap Earrings

I saw this photo on Pinterest and decided to make my version of it to match the twisted beaded necklace I made. 

Inspiration

 Supplies

• 2 sizes of seed beads
• Teardrop beads
• Memory wire
• 26 gauge wire
• Earrings
• Round nose pliers
• Wire cutters

Take your memory wire and cut it to the size you would like your circle earring to be. Then, use your needle nose pliers to make a loop at the top that you will use to connect it to your earring back. 

Take one size of seed bead (I used my larger size) and start beading around your circle of memory wire. Halfway down I added three teardrop beads as well. Use your 26 gauge wire to wrap in between each larger seed bead and string a smaller one after you wrap it around the memory wire once. Continue all the way around. 

Take the other end of the memory wire circle and loop it around the first loop to complete the circle. Add your earring back and that's it! For interest I added a larger turquoise bead and a small black bead. 

 

Twisted Beaded Necklace

I need a necklace to go with an outfit I have for an event coming up. While browsing Pinterest I found a picture that I used as inspiration to make it.

Inspiration

Stella & Dot

Supplies

• Necklace chain
• Beading string
• Beads (your choice of sizes, shapes and colors)
• Scissors
• End clamps

First, string your beads. I did several strands of different color, size and shape of beads.

Attach the beaded strands to the necklace chain with the end clamps. That's it! Enjoy!

Layered Beaded Necklace

I was inspired by a photo of a beautiful necklace I found on Pinterest. Here is my interpretation of it.

Inspiration

 

YardSellr

Supplies

• Beads
• Metal eye pins
• Necklace chain
• Round nose pliers
• Wire cutters

First, start a link by putting a bead on an eye pin and using the round nose pliers to create a second eye on the other end.

Then, take a link out of the middle of the necklace chain to open it up. Start adding your beaded links. 

Continue to add beaded links until you have the length and number of strands you desire. Add any embellishment you would like. I added a bird pendant. 

Pearly Colorful Bracelets

This is cool way to spruce up some basic bangle bracelets on the cheap!

Inspiration

Heodeza

Supplies

• Pearl garland
• Basic bangle bracelets
• Hot glue
• Colorful embroidery thread

Take your bangle bracelet and add a small dab of hot glue. Attach the pearl garland with the glue. Continue to glue to pearls around the entire bracelet.

Then, add a small dot of glue and attach one end of the thread. Start wrapping the thread between each pearl. Continue wrapping all the way around.

Now you have some really cute bracelets! They are a lot quieter when you wear a few of them compared to the plain metal bracelets!

Knot Rope Bracelet

This is a really cool way to make a casual bracelet out of rope. I found this great tutorial on Pinterest. It's a bit challenging to figure out but it ends up being really neat.

Inspiration

Thanks, I Made It

Supplies

• Rope (I used 4mm Bonnie Craft Cord from Hobby Lobby)

• Scissors

• Bracelet Clasp Ends

• Hot Glue

First, cut your rope long enough to wrap around your wrist one and a half times. I used two pieces to add volume to my knot.

Next, start making the knot. This is where it gets a bit tricky. Here is a diagram that will hopefully help as you make the knot.

(credit of Thanks, I Made It)

Now, melt the ends with a lighter.

Add the bracelet clasp ends. I also used a few dabs of hot glue to hold the knot in place so it won't deform while I wear it. That's it! For a couple of bucks you have a really cool rope bracelet perfect for some cute summer outfits!

Beaded Bracelet Bunch

I've been on a real jewelry kick lately. Now that the weather has warmed up, I'm starting to wear less long sleeves and jackets. With my wrists exposed now, I've wanted to wear more bracelets. I found this post on Pinterest and wanted to try it.

Inspiration

 Sarah Ortega

Supplies

• Beads of your choice
• Elastic string
• Ribbon
• Charm (optional)

First, string your beads. I did five strands of beads. 

Tie the ends of each strand together to make a bracelet. 

Take the ribbon and tie all of your bracelets together. I added my charm to the ribbon and tied the ribbon in a bow. 

You now have a cute bracelet that's easy to throw on as you're out the door!

Adjustable Beaded Bracelet

I just love making jewelry. This project from Pinterest is pretty fun to make. There are tons of variations that can be done.

Inspiration

Gilt.com

Supplies

• Jewelry cord
• Beads of your choice
• Scissors

Cut three pieces of cord. I cut mine about 10 inches long. String your beads in the order of your choosing.

Knot the cord on each side right where the beads end.

Tie the three strand together on each end.

Take one end and knot it around the other and then knot the very end of each. This will cause the bracelet to slide and adjust but the end knots will stop it from coming apart.

Not you have a cute, casual bracelet!