DIY: Spring Statement Necklace

Hi, it's Amy here from the Style Crush blog with my monthly DIY post. I'm going to show you how to make a Spring statement necklace. It's called a statement necklace because it is a necklace that makes a statement! I noticed this style of necklace was really popular around the holidays, but this is a fun spring-time version. You can change the look (dress up or dress down) depending on what kinds of beads and ribbon you choose.

You'll need:
ribbon - approx. 42" long
beads
small needle
embroidery floss

Make sure that your needle is small enough to fit through the hole in your beads. Thread your needle with an arms-length of embroidery floss. Knot the end of the floss (I used a double knot to make it extra secure) then cut the tail off, close to the knot.

Cut a piece of ribbon, approximately 42" long. Measure approximately 18" from the end of the ribbon and start here. Make 3 little folds of ribbon, accordion style, to create 3 little ruffles.

Insert the needle through the middle of all 3 ruffles. Make sure that the knot in the embroidery floss ends up on the under-side of the ribbon.

Now add a bead.

Make 3 more ruffles, right after the bead. Insert the needle in the middle of the 3 ruffles as you did previously.

Make 3 more ruffles, right after the bead. Insert the needle in the middle of the 3 ruffles as you did previously.

Make 3 more ruffles, right after the bead. Insert the needle in the middle of the 3 ruffles as you did previously.

Make sure both ends of ribbon match up and trim as needed. I cut the ends of mine at an angle for a cleaner look. Use a dot of clear fabric glue to secure both knots. Coat the tips of ribbon with clear fabric glue to avoid fraying.

Tie the necklace in a bow around your neck. Wear it with a bright Spring outfit and enjoy the compliments!

You can also tie the ends of the ribbon onto some chain to change up the look (see the blue and white necklace below).

Comments

[Renea Hanna]

Absolutely lovely. I am going to make one today! Thanks for the AWESOME DIY! ciao.

[tiffany.]

earthy ;)

[Angela]

I'm completely in love with the blue and white one with the chain... I think a trip to Hobby Lobby is in my future! xoxo

http://quirkynerdyprincess.blogspot.com/

[Alix]

amy this is fabulous...i'm going to make one right now!!

thanks for sharing!

[Janna]

I gonna do this...(a)

{nice nail polish <3}

[Kelly]

Great idea!! Love the nailpolish BTW : )

[lili est folle]

thanks for this DIY project!! it seems to be easy, i will try to make one!!

[Roxanne]

These are so cute and easy. I adore the blue and white one. Thanks Amy!

[Kiersten P.]

I actually realize that Amy lives super close to me, I'm pretty sure I've seen her booth at Second Saturday. I'll be sure to stop by and say hi next time. Beautiful creation :)

[pinksuedeshoe]

So cute and I LOVE The blue and white one! Oh, and your fingernails are to die for.

[Chelsea]

so pretty! the purple one looks so elegant!I'll definitely try this as soon as i get time..

~chelz♫

[Ashely Smith]

AMY!!!
What a cute DIY! I love the idea so much that I can't wait to get out and buy some ribbon now that you've given me a new idea to use up my beads :).

Peace&&Love
Ashely from O'Canada

[Bridget]

so cute, i've got to try it when i'm done finals.
,bridget, also from Canada!

[Heidi]

Oh so pretty!!! I love the bright colors and the folded ribbons! I love spring :D

[gwen]

this is adorable, and so easy! thanks for the tutorial :]

[Kristena]

I shared this with one of my friends, and I'm pretty sure she's going to make one. I'll have to let you know if she does! Thanks for the cute tutorial. :)

[jennifer lorton]

These are cute, thanks for the tutorial. I like the coordinating nail polish too.

[Amy Cluck]

Wow, thanks so much for all of the sweet comments! I feel loved!

Kiersten P. - You probably have seen me on Second Saturdays. I look forward to meeting you in person!

The nail polish I'm wearing is called Sweat P by Hard Candy. They sell it at Walmart.

[britt]

cool. simple. SWEET!

[Emily]

Agree with britt -so simple and sweet and can be altered for so many styles. The tutorial is so easy to follow too. Thanks!