I’ve had this Incredible Orbs Anthropologie necklace saved in my “potential diys” folder on my desktop for months and months now. What’s stopped me from making it? Well, at $20, it’s a relatively inexpensive piece to buy …so why wouldn’t you? However, it’s so cute and SO EASY and really, even more inexpensive to make yourself it’s almost a crime not to show you how …not to mention, it’s kind of a perfect little necklace for Spring!
Here’s What You’ll Need…
* 5-7 large Wood Round Beads
* Silk, Chiffon, or Sheer fabric or scarf …you may choose to use ribbon but it won’t give you the fluffiness or raw edges that a sheer fabric or silk will, though could be just as cute.
* Scissors
* Bead Reamer or a stick would even work …something to help push the fabric through.
Steps…
* I’m using a bit of this sheer animal print that I’ve been wearing as a scarf & alternately using in our game room on our mic stand 😉 Because I’ll only need a few inches of it, I’ll still be able to keep it as a scarf. This is one yard.
* Cut a 1″ slit in your fabric, against the selvage, not parallel to it, about 2-1/2″ wide
* Using your hands, tear the fabric from the slit to the end.
* You’ll get a perfectly straight line and some beautiful fraying of the edge.
* The holes of my beads are fairly small …so using a bead reamer, I pushed the fabric through.
* And pull the fabric through the bead.
* Since I used 5 large beads and 2 small beads, one at each end, I pulled this first bead all the way to the center and created a loose knot on either side.
* Working from the center out to the ends, and using the two smallest beads at each end, I created loose knots and a bit of extra fabric in between each wooden bead.
* Don’t worry about the fraying …that’s the way you want it to look!
And… Voila!
* Wear it short, long, or somewhere in between …it’s super easy!
Have Fun!
* Find all my DIYs here
Marina :)
Love it 🙂
Noemi
What a great DIY, thanks now I know what to do with my old scarf 🙂
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Soledad
your version its much better than the original! you maeganize things!
LOVEEEEE
TOPCOAT
super gorgeous!! xx
Talitha
Wow, that is fantastic! And so simple! I need to start finding materials to make myself one 🙂 I especially love the animal print
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Melody
LOVE IT! It’s so cute & super easy! Thanks for sharing! : )
WobiSobi
Beautiful!!!
Kayla
I absolutely love this necklace! It’s such a simple DIY and it looks so chic!
Behind the Lashes
I definitely like yours better than the inspiration piece ha. The animal print is so much fun!!
TokenBlonde
Damnit woman, you are unbelievable! I’m doing this one this weekend, please believe! I love, love, love you blog.
bananas.
whaaaaattt!!! i totally like yours better! the spotted leopard fabric is CLUTCH!!!
Anonymous
I have a few of my mom’s old, frayed chiffon scarves that I’ve kept for sentimental reasons…..now I can put them to fantastic use!! Thank you so very much for an easy-to-do DIY!!
His and Hers
your Maeg-it Yourselves are awesome! adore this necklace!
Craftmaker
LOVE IT! Cute and easy to make. And there are many possible combinations.
Collections
Great necklace. I love your DIYs!
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Kari Beth
i LOVE this and will be making it ASAP! great addition to my less-than-extraordinary wardrobe!
thanks for taking the time to make a tutorial 🙂
Anonymous
I’m going to try this. I like yours better. That leopard is awesome!
Thanks for the tutorial!
Nikki Aimee
I made a similar necklace in 5th grade for Mother’s Day. I think my moms may still have in her keepsake chest. I remember using cotton balls between the beads instead of knotting.
Corie
Ok this seems like another project for me!! I made a pair of the fringe earrings…I’ll have to post them up. Keep ’em comin girl!
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anhesty
lovess it!! i havent been crafting much…
Lily
When I first saw the top photo (the Anthro necklace) I was like “ewww” but your version is so much cuter!!! You honestly should be an accessories designer/buyer, such great taste.
Love it 🙂
Carrie
Hi Meagan,
i love your DIY !
Best Wishes from Germany
Carrie 🙂
La Petite Olga
Another great DIY!! Love it!
xx Olga
La Petite Olga
Silvia
Hi, I loved this idea!
Talitha
I got supplies today and made one following your tutorial, it turned out great! Now to hunt down some more lovely material & beads 🙂
Please stop by my blog and have a look at mine –
http://ttimechatter.blogspot.com/2011/04/diy-crafty-necklaces-and-yummy-snacks.html
Kelly
I love this! I’ve been wanting to do a hack of the Antrho version – I love that you used chiffon with some print/texture!
Fee
Wow! It looks gorgeous!
♥Fee
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fyi
love it! I recently had my first DIY project and made proenza schouler bracelets and now i’m looking for more. Check out the bracelets:
http://fyinspire.blogspot.com/2011/04/making-something-with-your-own-hands-is.html
mmd janvier
I super adore this necklace! It has the rustic-animalistic-raw chic to it! I am a jewelry designer and I can’t find anything wrong or anything to improve on this free-spirited pieces! I learned how to make jewelry by attending classes by Dragonfly Designs (http://www.jewelrybydfly.com)in South San Francisco. Now teens and moms can now learn jewelry making techniques like copper etching, enameling, stamping and drapping, bead stringing, wire work, resin pendants, finger knitting and hair jewelry!