Thursday, January 23, 2014

DIY Gemstone Statement Necklace


These last few days at work have been crazy and stressful. After a particularly trying day, I headed to Michael's to find a project. In the past I would deal with my stress by a good junk food binge. Since I can't do that anymore I've starting finding projects to relax me. (Along with buying a new pair of heels. That ALWAYS helps too!!)

I have seen several different versions of this statement necklace project on Pinterest and ended up using a idea from each one to create my own.


Materials:
  • Felt
  • Plastic Canvas
  • Gemstones
  • Ribbon
  • Craft Glue

First, I cut the plastic canvas into a crescent-style shape. (You can create any shape you like, the possibilities are endless here)

I ended up changing the shape of the necklace at the end...

Next, I cut the felt to match and glued them together.




The next step was to determine what pattern I wanted to create with the gemstones. As I mentioned above, I changed the shape of necklace at this point. I didn't like the full crescent shape so I trimmed it to a semi-circle. I experimented with a few designs and finally decided on covering the entire area with the gems.

Next, I glued the stones to the backing by applying a drop of craft glue to the back of each gem and placing it back in position on the felt. (This was a fairly tedious process but thankfully, I had a good episode of NCIS to watch while I worked.)

The last step was to attach a length of ribbon to the outer corners of the backing after the gems had dried overnight. I attached with craft glue but also added a couples stitches to make sure everything was secure.

I really love how this turned out. And you get such bang for your buck! Excluding the craft glue, I only spent $5 for all the materials. I used half of the gems and have enough felt and backing to make at least four more necklaces.

I want to try this project again with jewel-colored stones of varied sizes. Maybe this weekend!!




16 comments:

  1. I almost bought a necklace like this yesterday, I'm glad I didn't because you made it look so easy to create, I have to make one of my own!

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    1. It was so easy! You should definitely give it a try.

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  2. This such a cute and easy DIY! Can't wait to see you style the necklace!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Headband Giveaway!

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  3. Oh my gosh, how cute! This looks so simple and easy to do. I really need to try this. Now I want to see you styling it :) Thanks for linking up! Heather

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  4. Well how cute an easy is that!
    Brett

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  5. So cute!!!! I've been wanting to make a jeweled collar. I have so many leftover jewels from my past DIYs.

    Tracy @Its Mostly About Fashion

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  6. Wonderful job and much better than eating....

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  7. These turned out great!! I think your idea for the next one sounds so cute!!
    www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com

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  8. Aww, that turned out so cute! I'm loving collared necklaces now. It took me awhile to warm up to them, but I'm there now :)

    Ashley
    www.thepaperpinata.blogspot.com

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    1. I was kind of the same way. I wasn't drawn to the chunkier style necklaces. Now they make up the majority of my jewelry.

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  9. such a cute and simple DIY!

    xx

    http://spoonfulofdiamonds.com
    http://www.facebook.com/SpoonfulOfDiamonds

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  10. Really adorable necklace made by you. I made affordable gemstone engagement rings at home with help of my sister. I would be glad if you make article on DIY gemstone rings too..

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