Hi, it's Amy here from the Style Crush blog with my monthly DIY post. I'm going to show you how to make a Spring statement necklace. It's called a statement necklace because it is a necklace that makes a statement! I noticed this style of necklace was really popular around the holidays, but this is a fun spring-time version. You can change the look (dress up or dress down) depending on what kinds of beads and ribbon you choose.
You'll need:
ribbon – approx. 42" long
beads
small needle
embroidery floss
Make sure that your needle is small enough to fit through the hole in your beads. Thread your needle with an arms-length of embroidery floss. Knot the end of the floss (I used a double knot to make it extra secure) then cut the tail off, close to the knot.
Cut a piece of ribbon, approximately 42" long. Measure approximately 18" from the end of the ribbon and start here. Make 3 little folds of ribbon, accordion style, to create 3 little ruffles.
Insert the needle through the middle of all 3 ruffles. Make sure that the knot in the embroidery floss ends up on the under-side of the ribbon.
Now add a bead.
Make 3 more ruffles, right after the bead. Insert the needle in the middle of the 3 ruffles as you did previously.
Make 3 more ruffles, right after the bead. Insert the needle in the middle of the 3 ruffles as you did previously.
Make 3 more ruffles, right after the bead. Insert the needle in the middle of the 3 ruffles as you did previously.
Make sure both ends of ribbon match up and trim as needed. I cut the ends of mine at an angle for a cleaner look. Use a dot of clear fabric glue to secure both knots. Coat the tips of ribbon with clear fabric glue to avoid fraying.
65 Comments
OMG, I just love these necklaces!! Thank you Elsie for the DIY, this is one I must make!! Lovesssss!!!!
very beautiful!
Love it!
Thanks Amy <3 I especially love the blue/white and chain. The bow is perfect!
Too cute, Amy – love it!!
Cute! I really like this – I think I may need to make one! đ
So cute, I’m definitely going to give it a shot!
Amy- What nail polish are you wearing? I LOVE it!
CUTENESS!!
Adorable! x
love it Amy đ
What a creative and beautiful idea. LOVE so much!
this is so pretty!
and the nails look so pretty btw đ
holy snap those are adorable.
I can’t wait to make one! :]
XO.
love the spring version! thanks can’t wait to try this! i have so much ribbon and plenty of beads… yay!
Love your sparkle green nail polish!
LOVEEEE THIS IDEA! Thank u Amy, its so great IÂŽm going to try it for sure =)
awesome project amy!!!
definitely gonna try this one out! thank you amy!
Another simple but SO effective design!!! It looks as if they belong in stores!!!!
Thanks a bunch!!
Absolutely lovely. I am going to make one today! Thanks for the AWESOME DIY! ciao.
earthy đ
I’m completely in love with the blue and white one with the chain… I think a trip to Hobby Lobby is in my future! xoxo
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amy this is fabulous…i’m going to make one right now!!
thanks for sharing!
I gonna do this…(a)
{nice nail polish <3}
Great idea!! Love the nailpolish BTW : )
thanks for this DIY project!! it seems to be easy, i will try to make one!!
These are so cute and easy. I adore the blue and white one. Thanks Amy!
I actually realize that Amy lives super close to me, I’m pretty sure I’ve seen her booth at Second Saturday. I’ll be sure to stop by and say hi next time. Beautiful creation đ
So cute and I LOVE The blue and white one! Oh, and your fingernails are to die for.
so pretty! the purple one looks so elegant!I’ll definitely try this as soon as i get time..
~chelzâ«
AMY!!!
What a cute DIY! I love the idea so much that I can’t wait to get out and buy some ribbon now that you’ve given me a new idea to use up my beads :).
Peace&&Love
Ashely from O’Canada
so cute, i’ve got to try it when i’m done finals.
,bridget, also from Canada!
Oh so pretty!!! I love the bright colors and the folded ribbons! I love spring đ
this is adorable, and so easy! thanks for the tutorial :]
I shared this with one of my friends, and I’m pretty sure she’s going to make one. I’ll have to let you know if she does! Thanks for the cute tutorial. đ
These are cute, thanks for the tutorial. I like the coordinating nail polish too.
Wow, thanks so much for all of the sweet comments! I feel loved!
Kiersten P. – You probably have seen me on Second Saturdays. I look forward to meeting you in person!
The nail polish I’m wearing is called Sweat P by Hard Candy. They sell it at Walmart.
cool. simple. SWEET!
Agree with britt -so simple and sweet and can be altered for so many styles. The tutorial is so easy to follow too. Thanks!
I love these necklaces! I also like the adorable sparkly, green nail polish the girl is wearing! đ
These are SO cute! I’ve been wanting to make a statement necklace but needed some inspiration. I love the ruffles of the ribbon – such a great idea!
OMGosh I love this! It’s so simple, but looks so amazing! I can’t wait to bust out all my ribbon bits and beads and get going on these đ
Wow. Very gorgeous necklaces. I just love it.
I don’t know if my english is good, but to say that, it’s easy : it’s very beautiful.
TrĂšs beau!!
Josée
Amy, I just love these. I want to make one for my baby girl.
I like that saying, thanks!
Thanks for posting this. Very nice recap of some of the key points in my talk. I hope you and your readers find it useful! Thanks again
Hi!
Today I posted an entry on my blog with a link to this tutorial.
Would you let me know if that’s OK?
Thanks,
Nancy Ward
http://paperfriendly.blogspot.com
What wonderful things!
I just need this, Well done! Many thanks.
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AMY,
Adorei o seu trabalho, Ă© simples e chique ao mesmo tempo.Vou comprar as contas e tentar …
obrigado por partilhar.
Vera LĂșcia
(Brasil)
I love these necklaces. Yours is fantastic. You’re so crafty!! I love to make similar one for my self..Can you help me ?
Thanks for sharing! I am a crafter myself and I would love to feature your design at
http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/
Would this be okay with you?
Thanks!
diylessonsassistant
http://diylessons.org/
very very pretty đ
Lindo.Lindo! Vou fazer o colar de fita verde.
Obrigada por compartilhar.
Beijos do Brasil.
Vera
so freaking cute,, thanks for sharing how you did it.
great tutorial..Thanks for sharing with me…you are very creative man. My daughter like it very much. Let me try to make the similar necklace for my little daughter.
Simple and cute!!
This is the perfect blog for anyone who wants to know about this topic. You know You definitely put a new spin on a subject thats been written about for years. Great stuff, just great!
Hi! Fantastic tutorial, thanks so much! Iâve linked it up to my post here: http://sewgloried.blogspot.com/2011/08/ribbon-jewlery.html
The necklace is amazing, I will be trying it soon. Also what nail polish are you wearing? Its the perfect shade of green đ
Oh, those necklaces are very nice. My daughter is into DIY accessories, and I bet she would love to try this project.
Muy interesante.
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