December 28, 2010

Washer Necklace

Ready for another hand-made Christmas gift? How about this necklace:

I originally found the idea for this necklace at Oopsey Daisy, which directed me to this tutorial at Blue Cricket Design. You know what I say? Why re-create the wheel if someone’s done a beautiful job of writing a tutorial on making that wheel :)

All you need for this project is some washers (I bought mine at ReStore – only 25 cents for 20!) but I also bought some more to have in “stock” from Home Depot. I first made it with a simple single ribbon to get the pattern down, but once I felt confident, I ripped them all out and tried a “double ribbon” technique. It was a little more frustrating, but nothing you can’t handle :)

So, this necklace went to my sister for Christmas, who has a love for funky necklaces. I think she liked it :)
Let me know your thoughts, or let me know if you end up making your own! They’re really cute, and I see myself making some more in the near future :)

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10 comments on “Washer Necklace”

  1. Candhl @ Adventures of a Super Family on said:

    That's really neat! I think it would also look great if the washers where painted black!

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  2. Alison on said:

    WOW!! Christina, this turned out absolutely adorable!! I love your ribbon!! What a fabulous handmade gift!!!

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  3. concretenprimroses on said:

    Great gift. Lots of things could be done to the washers before putting htem togehter.Kathy

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  4. Allison on said:

    Super Cute!!

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  5. Mare on said:

    This is awesome. I wonder if hubby has enough washers laying around for me to make one or two or three :)

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  6. Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures on said:

    I love your repurposing imagination here. All kinds of possibilities depending on the color of ribbon. Great job!I hopped over from Brambleberry Cottage

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  7. viridian on said:

    Totally cool! I've neveer seen this before. Great idea.

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  8. MessyMissy on said:

    Ah, so it's *you* who has the washer necklace post. Every time I've link up my post at a party I see your post nearby. :-) And, every time I think….well, THAT craft is going to be hit!! Love the look of that necklace. :-)

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  9. Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence on said:

    These are so cool and hip. Thanks for linking up to Beyond The Picket Fence.

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  10. Brambleberry Cottage on said:

    Hey that turned out really cute, Christina! I like the double ribbon and your color choices. Very stylish!By the way, great header, too! I haven't been here for awhile, so it's new to me. ;) Thanks for linking to my party. I look forward to seeing what you link up each week.Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottagehttp://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com

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