Monday, May 9, 2011

$3 of washers + 6' of ribbon = new necklace

I was on a necklace roll this weekend!  I think I liked this particular project because I could work on it while watching television so I felt productive.  And now I have something pretty to wear to work!

I did not come up with this idea on my own, sadly.  No, it was a genius idea I saw on another blog.  I had ribbon already and I had to go to Home Depot yesterday to get hollow wall fasteners since we were installing a few shelves in the kitchen (pictures later), so while there I picked up three packages of washers -- 1/4" (12), 5/16" (8), and 1/2" (6) -- for $2.94.

It took a while to figure out how to thread it so that it lay properly, but I eventually got the hang of it.  I think it would look better with wider ribbon, but it's fine for a first attempt.  I ended up with a long strand of ribbon on one side (and only 8" on the other), but that was on purpose.  I wanted to weave one end using the method that I found here.


Next time I think I'll make a smaller version because I prefer choker-sized necklaces and this is a bit longer than that.

Side note that is apropos of nothing: My goddaughter (who is six) made me the cutest picture this weekend -- she spelled all the words herself, too!
Isn't that adorable?

4 comments:

  1. I love the necklace, I am in such a rut always using beads...I really need to expand my repertoire. I like your Dr. Marie picture! All our awesome stuff goes on our fridge/freezer. It looks like hell but makes me happy. With a young goddaughter you better get some magnets, lol!

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  2. Cool necklace. Thank you for visiting my blog today and the nice comment. Thank you also for choosing to follow my blog. I have returned the favor and love your blog design. Have a good day!

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  3. hey Marie, was just browsing and you have been up to some craftyness! love the necklaces simple, cute, re purposed! Have a great week!

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  4. Not sure what's cuter, the necklace or the picture from your god-daughter, so sweet!

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