D-I-Y Chunky Statement Necklace

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a D-I-Y project.  It’s not because I haven’t been doing projects, but I keep forgetting in-progress photos (bad blogger!).  The other day, on my lunch break, I took a peek at Martha Stewart’s craft site.  I saw this project and decided I need to make it, like, now.

She used plastic craft string.  I, being the deviant that I am, decided to use something different.  So, I chose a thick sage green yarn along with random wooden beads.

Cut two pieces of yarn about twice the length of the desired finished product.  I was using huge beads, so I went for a long necklace.

 

This yarn was thicker than it appears in the photo.  I had a tough time getting it through the beads, especially the smaller beads.  I twisted a small piece of pipe cleaner on each end of both pieces of yarn. Problem solved.  Just remember to remove the pipe cleaners after all the beads are strung.

I used chunky wooden beads that varied in size, shape and color.

Slide a bead over both pieces to just off center; leave at least a 12-inch tail.

Loop the ends of both pieces back over the bead and thread through again (creating a backstitch).

Repeat with all beads.  I measured a 2 finger width between each.  Yes, I did this with yellow paint all over my hands and posted the pic anyway.  Whatevs.  I said I did it on my lunch break & I am an art teacher 🙂

Add all of your beads, and finish with another tail at least 12 inches long.  Secure at the neck with a bow (or a double knot).

This was super-easy and look really cute.  This necklace jazzed up a boring grey shirt.  I’d love to make a bunch more, maybe even a few bracelets 🙂  Thanks Martha!!