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May 23, 2012

Fabric and Bead Necklace for Summer!

If you follow me on Facebook you may have seen that I am participating in One Artsy Mama’s One Crafty Contest! Out of over 100 entries I made it into the top 20 and this week was our first round of competition. Eeek! Can I tell you how much I love crafting contests? I love being challenged to think outside the box and it’s so inspiring to see what every else comes up with. Plus, it’s just plain fun!

The main ingredient in the first round of the contest was beads and thanks to the lovely people that voted for my bead project I am moving on to round 2! Here is the Fabric Flower and Bead Necklace I made for this challenge:

Fabric Flower and Beaded Necklace

When Amy first revealed the main ingredient for this round I about died.  I honestly haven’t used beads in YEARS (except for a few embellishments here and there, but nothing major). I was totally stumped.

I used to make a lot of beaded jewelry when I was in high school but it hasn’t been something that I’ve worked with in recent years. While brainstorming for this challenge I remembered that I used to have a HUGE bead collection and since my mom doesn’t throw anything out I had a feeling that my collection may still be at my parent’s house. Oh you better believe that whole thing was still there in the same bin! Bingo! Naturally, a lot of the beads weren’t really my style anymore… thankfully. I mean, I’m glad my style has changed a bit since I was 15. But I did find a lot of goodies in there and I just added a ton of beads to my craft supply for free (love finding old things!).

Fabric Flower and Beaded Necklace

I was originally planning to do a home decor project using beads, but I wanted to keep costs down to a minimum so I forced myself to use the beads from the bin (Like I said, I love a challenge). I found this beautiful piece of fabric that was left over from Baby E’s nursery and found some beads in the bin that complemented the vibrant accent colors. Who doesn’t love some tangerine tango this year? But like all of my projects, they tend to evolve through the creative process and I ended up using more cool colors for this project.

Fabric Flower and Beaded Necklace

I was searching for inspiration for fabric flowers and saw these from Little Miss Momma. Loved them. I used the fabric to make the three flowers and then paired it with ocean blue and gray beads. I love how it turned out and the bright colors are perfect for the summer months ahead. Can’t wait!

Fabric Flower and Beaded NecklaceFabric Flower and Beaded Necklace

We just found out that the main ingredient for round 2 is Mod Podge and I’m almost done with my project! I cannot wait to show all of you. Round 2 entries will be posted on One Artsy Mama on Monday and if they are anything like the first round you will not want to miss them.

Have you made anything with beads recently? Leave a link in the comments, I would love to see!

Linking to some of the parties here along with Today’s Creative Blog, TipJunkie, Home Stories A 2 Z, Funky Junk Interiors, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Heidi19 says

    May 24, 2012 at 5:59 am

    Wow! I love this idea Taryn! It’s so unique.. I haven’t seen such necklace made of fabric. And the color is perfect for summer! I’ll try to do this myself too! (just a try) lol!

    Reply
  2. Allyson @ A Heart for Home says

    May 24, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    That is beautiful! Perfect for summer.

    We’d love for you to link up to our Finished Friday blog party.

    Reply
  3. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    May 24, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    What a cute and fun necklace for the summer!!! I love all the colors!!!

    Reply
  4. Kate @ A Creative Cookie says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    Oh my gosh, I LOVE it! So cute, love the colors… would you make one for me? *wink*

    Reply
  5. Connie says

    May 25, 2012 at 3:53 am

    This is fab Taryn! Many postitive thoughts your way as I hope you win the contest (I think you should!)

    Reply
  6. Evelyn says

    May 25, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    This came out just too pretty! How clever you are. I will be watching for the next round:) Just visiting from the May Blog Hop and am now following you. I would also love to invite you to link this up to Freedom Fridays Blog Hop.

    http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/

    PS Check out my May 24th post where I am co hosting Katherine’s Corner Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. TWO Parties, one place! So hoping to see you there!

    Reply
  7. Kristin C. says

    May 26, 2012 at 10:52 am

    How cute! I love this =)

    Visiting from Chic on A Shoestring

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  8. Anu@MyDream Canvas says

    May 27, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    This looks really pretty! I would love for you to stop by My Dream Canvas. Take care Anu

    Reply
  9. Julia says

    May 27, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    I haven’t seen such necklace made of fabric. And the color is perfect for summer! Thanks for letting me visit your site.

    Reply
  10. Tani@Tagana Rose says

    May 28, 2012 at 4:29 am

    Hi Taryn,
    What a terrific necklace!! You did a super job and I hope you win!!
    Tani:)

    Reply
  11. laura says

    May 28, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    This is BEAUTIFUL! I would love one just like it! The fabric you chose is fantastic and I love how the beads look with the fabric flowers.

    Reply
  12. meg/brassyapple says

    May 28, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    Love how this turned out! thanks for linking up to Make it MOnday! I’ll be sharing it on the Brassy Apple FB page and pinning as well! :)

    Reply
  13. Tanya says

    May 28, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    Beautiful necklace, I love it!!! Thank you for sharing the fabulous tutorial, so pretty :)

    Reply
  14. Rasha@mychampagnetaste says

    May 28, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    So pretty…I usually dont like beads necklaces but yours is so cute and unique.
    xoxo
    Rasha @ mychampagnetaste

    Reply
  15. Holly Lefevre says

    May 28, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    I LOVE this necklace. So many times fabric necklaces can seem heavy…but this seems light and airy and perfect for summer.

    Reply
  16. Taylor-Ann says

    May 29, 2012 at 10:25 am

    Totally cute. . I would love if you linked it up to my new link party.

    http://www.kampenlane.com/p/link-partys.html

    ~Taylor-Ann

    Reply
  17. Seaweed & Raine says

    May 30, 2012 at 4:13 am

    Looks gorgeous Taryn! I love the colours you chose. I can totally see it with a white summer top/dress!

    Reply
  18. Jen says

    May 30, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    I love this necklace. Very Anthropologie!

    Reply
  19. Jenilyn says

    May 31, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    Beautiful necklace! I would love for you to link the up at “I Made This”, going on now at Grits & Giggles! http://www.gritsandgiggles.blogspot.com/2012/05/i-made-this-7.html

    Reply
  20. monsterscircus says

    February 26, 2013 at 1:44 am

    Wow, I love your necklace! And it’s alwyas such a joy to see how material are mixed, and this in a pretty AWSOME project. Thank you so much for sharing and have a great day!

    Reply
  21. Candy says

    July 8, 2013 at 7:40 am

    The necklace is beautiful , I like your design ,thanks

    Reply

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