Hi my stylish readers,
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I’ve got a fabulous treat in the shape of a DIY necklace.
It’s all mapped out for you in such easy how-to steps and pictures.
It’s relatively flexible in its design, so you don’t have to follow me too closely.
Put your own spin on it and the worlds your ‘fashion oyster’!
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There’s a request from me though – I’d love to see your finished project.
So please email me with pictures anytime.
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Tools and equipment required.
- I used pearlised shell circle joiners (mine were 15mm), I used 19 of them in total, though, use as many as you like but stick to an odd number.
- Any type of chain is fine, but make sure the links are large enough and open links to join the shell circles.
- They can be circular or oval open link chain.
- You’ll need 2 (preferably needle nose jewellery pliers), or smooth surface pliers so as to not mark or dent the silver links.
- 1 silk ribbon or any other ribbon of choice and colour you prefer – about 1 metre long.
- 1 large(ish) pendant of choice.
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Fig 17-18. This is what your pendant looks like dangling from the middle.
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Fig 19. There are a few ways to tie your ribbon through the ends of your shell circles. I’ve given 2 examples here.
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Fig 25-26. Your lovely finished necklace.
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So there you have an easy and so uber-stylish necklace to go with most outfits and I think suitable for almost any occasion.
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Team it with a classic white-tee and jeans and then enjoy it with a pretty little frock.
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Thank you for popping by and stick around friends, there’s a Valentine’s giveaway starting tomorrow.
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Let me know what you think my fashionable Loulou-ers!
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Have a great day x Loulou
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Such a great DIY! Love the end result – very elegant!
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Absolutely gorgeous!! I love everything about it! That would be something I really could ware!
I didn't know you made jewelry. I'm impressed! Actually I make some silver jewelry myself. It's really something I enjoy doing. 8D
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Oh I love it! what a gorgeous necklace…I love the black ribbon, it's so chic! xo
Hello Claudia
Welcome to my “home” – it is lovely to have you visit.
I think the black silk ribbon is very chic isn't it. Very Audrey in my opinion
have a wonderful day
x Loulou
Oh Loulou love this what a great idea thanks so much for sharing this. So lovely to be back visiting you my friend I have missed seeing your wonderful posts and have enjoyed catching up with them all. Hope you have an amazing Valentine’s Day.
Always Wendy
Hello Wendy
Gosh you have the loveliest way with words.
than you for coming by again and I will be around your blog in the near future too x
Hi Loulou, what a gorgeous idea, I love the bow on the side too.x
Hi Samantha
thank you for your lovely compliment – coming from you I am privileged.
have a great week.
x Loulou
Really lovely Loulou! I love the bow on the one side!
I'm sure it looks really lovely on too!
Have a great week! Jx
Hello Miss Jane,
I think the bow is very you (and your colouring too
you have a great week miss beautiful bride to be.
Loulou
This is GORGEOUS, my lovely friend! I would so wear that just as you suggested, with a cute tee and jeans, I'd curl my hair for a bit of dressiness…then I would wear it with a pretty dress to go out for the evening.
Lovely!!!
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Miss Sheri,
hi lovely lady.
Do you know what, I can see you in this too – you are a very stylish lady!
have a wonderful day
x Loulou
What a gorgeous idea – I love the black ribbon detail.
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Melissah
Hello Melissah
So lovely to see you here again.
The black silk ribbon I think makes it look really stylish (who can ever resist a good black, white and silver combo).
have a wonderful day
x Loulou
It's beautiful Loulou…it would look great with a matching bracelet! I love the how to's!
Hello Fiona,
Ohhh, that would be nice, now don't get me started.
I'm off now to make the matching bracelet (he he he…)
Thank you about mentioning the 'How To's'.
There's a lot going to be coming this year with some great plans I have one very talented designer
have a wonderful day
x Loulou
Absolutely lovely!
Stylish!
Xo
Franka
Hello Franka,
lovely to see you again, hope you have been well.
I think it's rather stylish to (a lot like yourself and your lovely blog).
Keep well.
have a wonderful day
x Loulou
Heavens – this is glorious! Sort of old fashioned and sort of modern – all mixed up, just how I like design to be. Now where on earth does one get all the bits from? Those shell things are truly lovely…Virginia x
Hello miss V,
It is sort of all of that mixed up isn't it – it is like old world classic romance and new day chic! (if I don't say so myself).
The jewellery components I purchase from my assorted suppliers In bulk.
Though, lots of craft sections in stores e.g. spotlight, should have a lot of knick-knacks to discover and make.
have a wonderful day
x Loulou
Fancy Nancy! Well done, it looks great, I do like!!x
Hello fit Mumma,
thank you lovely, I am rather the fancy Nancy or sometimes just Schmancy
have a wonderful day
x Loulou
Ooo La La, how very stylish and to die for. Love the combination of the shell with the ribbon and silver, it is so very Loulou.
Thanks for sharing.
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Hello Tanya,
thank you, I think the combination is really pretty too.
gosh – blushing now, a lovely way to say it is very Loulou.
have a wonderful day
x Loulou