I'm still making myself some maternity frocks and smocks, but have spent this weekend making some christmas presents for my sister and sister-in-law (and maybe some for me!!). I have been lurking on Tilly's Crafty Christmas Club Blog since she launched it a while ago, and have been inspired by many of the cute treats people are whipping up over there.
I decided to make some necklaces, and here is what I came up with:
The template for these is the free Amy Butler Fabric Necklace. I used a navy and white polka dot cotton voile for one, and a silk remnant I got from Tessuti ages ago for the other two. You use little foam balls to create the balls - they are super easy and extremely quick to make. And they look cute on.
The second type of necklace is a yo-yo flower necklace:
I made these after seeing them made on the Saints and Pinners Blog. They are a bit more complicated than the fabric necklaces, but really are just whatever number of yo-yos you decide, sewn onto a piece of felt, with buttons in the centres. I made the chains out of 3 strands each of tapestry thread that I plaited then sewed on.
So... what do you think? I am a bit worried the yo-yo necklaces are too crazy - do you think they're cute or just too much?
Next up I'm making placemats for my other sister, mother, brother-in-law and sister-in-law out of this gorgeous Mexican oilcloth Michael and I bought yesterday. Michael is being a good helper-elf and has made me a template for them and cut out the oilcloth.
I am mildly obsessed now with crafting things -- anyone got any good tutorials for little homemade treats?
I think they make cute 'statement' necklaces - a little too busy to be worn with some outfits, but would look great against a solid coloured top or dress.
ReplyDeletethose are adorable! where did you get the little styrofoam balls from? I have only ever seen big ones. Never little ones like that. I will have to check out Spotlight. I know some people these would be good for. And I love the yoyo necklaces. They're not too much at all!
ReplyDeleteHi Kat! The little ones are from Spotlight - about $3 a pack. You need 2 packs for a long necklace.
ReplyDeleteThanks for both your comments!!
Hi, Cute necklaces. I remember downloading the Amy Butler pattern a few years and completely forgot about it - thank for the reminder. They are really quite groovy. I like the yo-yos too but I think you'll have to be careful who you give them to - I'd wear them but I don't imagine they're to everybody's taste. Go for a crafty soul I reckon and they'll be loved and appreciated.
ReplyDeleteCrafty gift idea: I've been making flowers for headbands this weekend. I tried out a new technique and it's a winner. I'm moving into brooches next. Check out the most recent post on my blog for the photo and link.
They're gorgeous! Where did you get the foam balls from? I want to make that necklace but have no idea where to get the bits... a foam ball shop?!
ReplyDeleteLovely necklaces! What a great idea for Xmas presents. I love the yoyo ones too, not too much in my opinion!
ReplyDeleteOooh, those necklaces are so pretty! I linked to this post from my blog, hope that's ok! :)
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