This will be a slow week for me obviously project-wise, but I thought I would give a quick tutorial on how to make this pretty little beaded necklace that I used to sell in my jewelry shop on Etsy (which I have since closed.) I apologize for not having step by step pictures, I will try to be very thorough with my explanations, this is a beginner level necklace-very easy once you have your supplies laid out in front of you!
To make this you’ll need glass seed beads, beading string, beading needle, chain, clasps, bead tips, a small set of pliers, and ring clasps. I bought all of the supplies for this particular necklace in the Walmart craft section for about $10.
Begin by stringing 6 six inch strands of your beads tying knots at the ends. You can do this either by hand with a needle or with an automatic beader.
Once you have your six strands group them into three sets of two by inserting the knotted ends into your bead tips and using your pliers to close the tip over the knots. Once all three strands are grouped use a ring clip to fasten the three bead tips together at one end. Braid the three strands and secure the opposite end with another ring clip. You can then measure your chain out to the desired length and join it with your ring clips and clasps on either end with your pliers!
When I was looking through my supplies to create the tutorial I found these five cabochon flower pendants leftover from my shop and I’d love to give them away to five of my readers! To win, just pin an image from this post and leave me a comment telling me you did so! I’ll announce the winner next Monday!
Ellen casper
Pinned – http://pinterest.com/pin/251779435389614716/
Courtenay
Pinned! http://pinterest.com/pin/143411569356062564/ Seriously I can feel the itch to make this necklace, like, right now! I want one for Summer! It’s so cute and cheery!
Terri Jay
Pinned to my stlye, as it really is – the color and everythig! Great news about your son, here’smore prayers for a quick recovery!
Melissa Nicholson
Pinned
sarah k
i have never tried beaded work, but might need to since I looks doable.
Vanessa
I absolutely love this necklace, more than happy to pin! Sending lots of good thoughts for a speedy recovery for your son.
Beth at Unskinny Boppy
Oooo so pretty! I have a necklace similar to this that my 4 year old picked out for me on a shopping trip to Target with my husband. I get SO many compliments on it! Yours is just as beautiful. Pinned this! 🙂
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
that necklace is gorgeous!!
Kimberly Schotz
Pretty necklace. I pinned it.
Melissa
Congrats Kimberly! You are a winner of one of the Cabochon pendants! Email me your address to Melissa (at) thehappierhomemaker dot com and I’ll get it mailed to you! Thanks for entering!
shawn
http://pinterest.com/pin/450852612666189275/
I pinned it. Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Crystal
I pinned it. Love the necklace you made! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Dreamer
Hi, I pinned it to my DIY board: http://pinterest.com/pin/153122456052583551/
I need to work on the patience required for beading….beautiful color and necklace though! I frequent the Walmart crafts section too lol Wishing you a speedy recovery for your son.
Melissa
Congrats! You are a winner of one of the Cabochon pendants! Email me your address to Melissa (at) thehappierhomemaker dot com and I’ll get it mailed to you! Thanks for entering!
Lisa
I love this simple idea and I was going to pin it anyway! Here’s my board: http://pinterest.com/ishwishdish/to-do-list/ and thank you for sharing.
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.
OMG – LOVE! This is awesome and I can’t wait to make my own! The aqua is so pretty!
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home
LOVE this! The color is gorgeous, and I could totally see this being sold in Anthropologie :O)
Courtney
Pinned! Plan to make in a coral color! 🙂
Lauren
Very pretty! I would love it if you would come share it at my Funday Sunday link party that opens this Saturday at http://www.the-crafty-cowgirl.com. Hope to see you there!
Melissa
Hey Lauren! You are a winner of one of the Cabochon pendants! Email me your address to Melissa (at) thehappierhomemaker dot com and I’ll get it mailed to you! Thanks for entering!
Tammy E
http://pinterest.com/pin/177540410282191872/
Mikaila Demetter
This is beautiful, I LOVE it!
Melissa
Thanks so much Mikalia!!
Carmen Woitas
http://pinterest.com/pin/546202261026912215/
Thanks for posting all of your fun ideas!!
Melissa
Congrats Carmen! You are a winner of one of the Cabochon pendants! Email me your address to Melissa (at) thehappierhomemaker dot com and I’ll get it mailed to you! Thanks for entering!
Carmen Woitas
Thank you again!! – I keep forgetting to email you that I got the pendant in the mail awhile ago. I will email you a pic – mind you the picture wont be pretty lol.
Melissa
You’re so welcome Carmen!
Nichole Taylor
I pinned your necklace. Its beautiful!!!
Susannah
So pretty! Hoping to make one before my holiday next month.
Camille @ Growing Up Gabel
I’m so terrible at making jewelry but I think I have to try this one! It’s adorable and look easy. Thanks for the tutorial. Found at i should mopping the floor linky.
Melissa
Congrats Camille! You are a winner of one of the Cabochon pendants! Email me your address to Melissa (at) thehappierhomemaker dot com and I’ll get it mailed to you! Thanks for entering!
Pat
Beautiful jewelry. Pinned it!
Ryann Hofmann
Your pieces are beautiful! I’m inspired to CRAFT away. 🙂 PINNED FOR A RAINY DAY!!!
Melissa C
Beautiful and I adore the color!
Melissa
Thanks Melissa!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds
So, so pretty! I really want to try jewelry making. This will be making it’s way to a Pinterest board of mine. Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects!
Alexis @ weliketolearnaswego
This is so cute and such a great idea! I definitely need to make one of these. Adorable! Featuring this at my link party tonight!
Melissa
Thanks so much Alexis!! I appreciate it!
Kathie
Hello!
I found you from the Mop it up Mondays link up. I would love to have you come share your post with my readers over at Sassy Little Lady’s Show and Tell Saturday. Hope to see you there!
Kathie
http://www.sassylittlelady.com/blog/show-and-tell-saturday/show-and-tell-saturday
Chessa
So cute! And you make it look SO easy. I’m pinning this! And then I’m going to get some girlfriends together and craft it up! TFS
Melissa
Yay Chessa! I’d love to see your if you make one!
Maribel Reyes
I wish your son a healthy recovery, I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. Loved this necklace.
Becky
I pinned your beautiful braided bead necklace!! Thank you for the inspiration 🙂
Patty
I pinned your beautiful necklace. I haven’t visited you in awhile and am catching up! Hope your son is ok.
Melissa
My son is doing great Patty, thanks so much for asking (and for stopping by to check in!)
Jessica Smith
LOVE the diy necklace.. Pinned it here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/211598882465489493/
Have a great day!
thejewelcreation
This is amazing and specially I love the color of beads!