A bit of hemp, a few beads on hand, and I just had a flashback to the 70’s!!! Follow along for this groovy DIY macrame necklace tutorial. DIY macrame necklace tutorial supplies: Darice Fine Hemp Twine 2/0 Czech Glass Seed Beads Darice Split Key Rings Scissors Open the packet of hemp and fold the strand in half. Fold in half a few more times until you have a folded bundle … [Read more...] about DIY Macrame Necklace Tutorial
Necklaces
DIY Iridescent Statement Necklace
Have you heard of AB crystals? I learned about them recently and quickly fell in love! The AB stands for Aurora Borealis, which is so appropriate because these beads have a shimmery coating that will remind you of the stunning Northern Lights. The finish of these beads is perfect for making a statement necklace that will take any outfit to another level. I used them to make this DIY AB Crystal … [Read more...] about DIY Iridescent Statement Necklace
DIY Dinosaur Necklace for Kids
Hey everyone, it's Courtney from Crafts by Courtney! I wanted to share a super easy DIY dinosaur necklace I made with my kids this week. This was such a fun and simple craft you guys can work on together. If you don't want to use a dinosaur then you can use any kind of small plastic animals. We all think they turned out super cute and look awesome as a necklace or even a keychain! DIY … [Read more...] about DIY Dinosaur Necklace for Kids
Retro 90’s Turquoise Choker Tutorial
Making jewelry can be intimidating, but lucky for you, I have a quick turquoise choker DIY tutorial to share. The best part? It only requires two supplies and can be made in less than a minute. Plus it won't put a dent in your budget! Talk about the best DIY ever, am I right? With the 90's making it's return to the fashion scene, I couldn't be more excited. My tween and teen years totally … [Read more...] about Retro 90’s Turquoise Choker Tutorial
Stone and Feather Pendant Necklace
Is anyone else head over heels over this stone trend? It's been around for ages, and it doesn't show any sign of disappearing. Luckily, it makes for an amazing element in jewelry design. So, for my latest project, I combined agate stone pendants and feathers into an edgy necklace. I adore the earthy, natural touch of the feathers. Here's how to make this DIY feather necklace yourself. Stone … [Read more...] about Stone and Feather Pendant Necklace
DIY Layered Chain Fringe Necklace
I love saving scraps from past projects. It's a great way to save remnants from the trash! Granted, it can get a little crazy sometimes. (Fellow crafters, I know you feel me on this one.) But once there's a chance to use them, it all becomes worth it. So, for this layered DIY fringe necklace, I combined chain scraps with Darice beads to create a one-of-a-kind accessory. The texture of this piece … [Read more...] about DIY Layered Chain Fringe Necklace