Recreating a bOLD NEW Necklace

I was browsing youtube last night, when I ran across an old video by Bobbie Thomas on the Today Show.  She was recreating runway pieces that actually are really beautiful in regular life. Bobbie demonstrates how to make really fun bold necklaces by reusing several pieces from your own collection or by making inexpensive purchases at  H&M or Forever XXI. 

I decided to try my hand it. I went through my jewelry box and found three pieces I hadn't worn in a while.I used a faux pearl choker, a silver/white/glass single strand necklace, and a layered teal, white and brown ball and rhinestone necklace.  I intertwined them then used a green ribbon (it was the only one I had on hand, but  I am going to switch it out for a sheer white one later. I really did use what I had lying around the house. lol) It took me a couple of tries to discover what I think worked best, and the final outcome is rather lovely. Wouldn't you agree? I am going to wear it for Easter with a skirt I made.

 If you want a really great tutorial on how to do this, check out the youtube video:  http://youtu.be/YSFHkJXUZC0

Being Creative,
SnP

The Beginning

Hi There!

Welcome to my blog. I'm Cari, a mother of 2 girls, a wife, an adventurer, an artist, and a dabbler. I first learned to sew when I was about 11years old, but hadn't touched a sewing machine till my husband got me one for Christmas in 2009. Ever since then I have been making as many different types of clothing and items as possible. I taught myself how to crochet last Fall (you can learn how to do almost every thing on youtube.com ...LOL) I don't have any training in design, but I love being creative and playing with thing. I'm on an adventure and would like to invite you to join me.

Journey with me on the road to becoming a DIY'er. If you love flipping through the pages of unique clothing, accessories, and home decor on Etsy.com or the countless DIY blogs and think I want to make stuff like that...I want to create my own style...I wish I could make stuff like that...then you and I have something in common. I am an average gal, aiming to create what these amazing people are creating.

My hope is to be a place where you can come to to learn techniques, find fun stuff to make, a safe place to fail and rejoice in success together.

Being Creative,
SnP