How is your Holiday shopping going? Have you started? I will confess I have not. But I have been talking about starting. Does that count?
I have been browsing online though – and of course I inevitably wandered over to Anthro. You will not believe what I found there. Well, you probably will believe it if you read the post title. :)
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I absolutely fell in love with this necklace. I actually gasped when I saw it. Don’t you think this would be perfect for just about any outfit – or a holiday party? It’s just yummy.
I thought I’d help us both out by creating a knockoff – you can never have too many options for Christmas ideas right?
Here’s my version . . .
Mine is a little less “strandy” than theirs but that was intentional. You could easily just add more strands to yours though if you would like it fuller. Other than that I didn’t change much because hey. Yummy.
Here’s what you’ll need to create this cutie . . .
- 1 1/2″ Wide Ribbon – 3 1/4 yards
- Stringing Cord
- Small Glass Beads
- Large Round Beads – 5/8″ (any type)
- Crimp Beads – 20
- Jump Rings – 6
- Thread
Start by stringing your beads. Cut an 11″ piece of stringing cord.
Thread a crimp bead onto the cord and loop the end around a jump ring, then thread the cord back through the crimp bead. Leave a tail of about 1″. Crimp the bead tightly, but leave a little loop so the crimp bead is not right up against the jump ring. When you start adding more cords to the ring you don’t want them too tight and all smashed up against the jump ring. It won’t lay nicely.
Thread beads onto the cording – it will help control the cording if you thread the loose end through a needle.
As you thread the beads, make sure they cover the small end of the cording as well.
Continue threading beads until your cord is about 8 inches. Finish the cording the same way you did the other end, with a crimp bead and jump ring. Cut your cording so you have about one inch left and feed that back through your beads.
Repeat this process, adding another strand of cording to one of the jump rings on the strand you just made.
Continue adding strands and beads until there are five strands on the jump rings.
Make a second group of five strands.
Link the two strand groups together with a single jump ring on each end. It might seem to have made more sense to added all the strands to one large jump ring but I was afraid that they wouldn’t lay straight – that all those loops on one ring might be too much.
Cut your ribbon into four 28″ pieces. Turn up one end of each of the strips and sew the edge down to hem it, about 1/4″.
Lay two of the strips together, with the hemmed ends touching and facing together, and sew the long sides together using a 1/4″ seam allowance. Taper the end opposite the one you hemmed to a point. Repeat with the other two strips. Trim the ribbon off the ends that are tapered around the stitching lines.
Turn the strips right side out.
Press the strips lightly.
Feed two of your large beads into the casing of one of the strips. Hand sew one jump ring to the hemmed end. Don’t clip your thread.
Push the ring and strands into the casing so it begins to fold over itself. Work the strand into the casing so the ring is about one inch in. Insert the needle into the casing and bring it out at the point of the hem and ring.
Random Comment: It looks kind of like a pretty squid in this picture. :)
Make a few stitches sewing the ring and hem in place. Knot and clip your thread.
Make a knot in the ribbon casing so that it covers your stitching.
Push one of the beads down that are in your casing already up against the knot. Tie another knot on the other side. Repeat for the last bead. So you should have three knots and two beads between them.
If you’d like the necklace a bit longer, you can just knot the end. I like it shorter so I tied a bow.
I love the combo of the beads and the satin ribbon – they’re so pretty together.
Is there an Anthro necklace you’ve fallen in love with? In case you’ve missed it, there is a new Tutorial Request Feature here at Flamingo Toes. You can fill out this handy form and let me know all about your item and I’ll try and create a tutorial for it!
What do you think? Are you in love with this one too? Or at least strong like?? :) I have a few more knockoff pieces planned in the next month or so – hopefully they’ll be a piece you’ve been wanting to create as gifts too!
Entering this in Kim at 733’s great contest!
Laura says
What a great tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing.
Aubree says
Great job, as always. Have you seen the copycat contest over at Sew Much Ado? YOu should enter some of your necklaces. Esp. the Paisley Rebirth one!
Mindy B says
LOVE it!
Erin @ Crafts & Sutch says
That turned out so GREAT! So close to the original and thanks for the wonderful tutorial!
Christine says
LOVE it. That blue you picked is yummy, and as always your tutorial is well explained and beautifully photographed. Thank you for sharing this…did I mention I LOVE it?
laura @ ms smartie pants says
I love this tutorial, thank you, hmmm now who to make this for… me perhaps???
Jill says
LOVE THIS ONE! OMG! I think I need to plan to make one and plan my Christmas party outfit around it I love it so much!
the cape on the corner says
that’s awesome, your version rocks!
Madigan at madiganmade says
This is just beautiful! Love the satin with the beads. Perfect for a special occasion!
Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says
As always, it is STUNNING! And I’m absolutely in love with the color. I don’t’ know what it is about twisted and wound beads, but I’m always drawn to them. Fantastic job, Bev!
Julie says
Yes. (am agreeing with everyone else!) Personally, blue is not my color, but you amaze me at your talent for knowing how to recreate these pieces of jewelry. I recreate sewn items, but my mind does NOT wrap around jewelry! Your tutorials are so clear…I think I’ll be trying this one out! LOVE IT!
Julie
vibrant-designs.net
Leesa says
This necklace is so pretty and you made it look easy to make. Thanks for sharing.
Laura says
Holy moly, you are so talented!
Mandy [Mandipidy] says
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!! Yours is way better than their’s! The color you picked is FABULOUS!!! ♥
moe says
You are so amazing, every time I stop by, I can’t believe my eyes. So innovative. I think my sister needs one of these :)
April says
That is STUNNING!
Jennifer says
love this necklace, wish I knew how to sew. if I ever learn I’m coming back here to learn how to make this necklace.
Kara says
Wow Bev! You are so so talented!
Leone says
Gosh, I love your Anthro knockoffs! Thanks so much for taking the time to show us how to make our very own little bit of lovliness. Woohoo!
lolly jane says
holy smokes! that is DARLING!!
Alison says
You do realize how amazing you are, right?! This has got to be my new favorite!!
Admitted Fabricaholic says
yup – I am indeed in love with that necklace!!! Thanks for sharing the tute!
Janlynn says
Your tutorials are the greatest. I made your willy nilly bracelet. Now I have to try this one.
Your creativity is limitless.
Shelia says
Your necklace turned out just as cute! You are just amazing with your talent! Thanks so much for popping in to see me.
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Maggie @ Black and White {Side by Side} says
You are SO talented!!! It looks exactly the same as the Anthro version!!!
Joani says
This one is going to drive me crazy because I just broke my hand,soI can’t play with my toys for 6 weeks, and this is so gorgeous I want it NOW!!!! I like yours better than the original by far! Greatjob!!
texttussi @ Pins & Pens says
I love it! There are so many great ideas on your blog and I only have so little time. It’s not fair. ;-)
Becky says
Another great project! I love it the color is Beautiful!
Paulina J! says
You are fabulous!! I have never tried making one, but this oen is definitely on my to-do list.
Holly L says
The color is gorgeous! The style beautiful. I need to finish my Paisley Jade and then start in a new necklace.
veronica says
I love your necklace!!! Is sooo beautiful!!! love the color!!
Abby @ Sew Much Ado says
That is gorgeous! Way better than the original! I love the blue color :). How did I not find your blog earlier?!
Beth says
LOVE IT!! I actually would agree yours is even nicer than the original. Anthrologie has all the great ideas!
Patti says
wow! yours is much nicer than the antro verson…
love it! thanks for posting it.
Roo {NiceGirlNotes} says
Gorgeous, Bev! Perfect for the holidays!
Steph says
Haha, a friend and I were just talking about this necklace, particularly the “cone” part of the fabric that hides the ends of the bead strands. First thing in my head was “I bet Bev can make it!” and POOF! here it is! Beautiful as always!
Heather says
Yep. I like yours better!!
Creative Mind says
this is super cute.. i love this..super cute colors & awesome tutorial…thanks for sharing…you are always smart..
Sas says
How are you so awesome?? I don’t understand. Thanks so much for sharing this!
VickiT says
PERFECT! You are getting great at all of these. Great tute. Thank you.
Kathleen says
Wow, this is gorgeous. Your tutorial is wonderful, and may even have me trying my hand at this necklace. Thanks for sharing!
Jessica @ Amaretto Vineyard says
Oh my goodness – this is FABULOUS! I know just the person on my gift list who would love this for Christmas! Thanks so much for the fantastic tutorial!
heather says
this is beautiful! can’t wait to attempt one on my one for gifts…. :)
Cassi says
Great job! I love satin necklaces right now. It would be a great way to revamp those old 80’s strand necklaces. Then I won’t have to do the beading :)
Gwen @ Gwenny Penny says
Love the blue, Bev! You’re going to own one of every necklace in the Anthro catalog:)
kate says
so pretty!
Lisa says
Great job! You make it look so simple to do. You really inspire me! Going to look at your other knock-off pieces. Have a great weekend!
Mindy says
That is really beautiful! I think it’s the best “Anthro-knock-off” I’ve seen out there. I’d love to try this someday–Thanks for the tutorial!
http://im-in-the-loop.blogspot.com/
Shannon says
So cool! Very professional looking!
I’m having a Christmas card giveaway on my blog. Stop by and enter!
Amy says
Lovely! i love the color you chose. What a clear tutorial. Thanks
Finding Home says
You had me at hello! I like yours better than Anthro! Thanks for the great tutorial, you made me feel like I could make one of these!
Laura
Katie says
Wow, I absolutely love this. The color you chose is gorgeous to boot… And what a great Christmas present this would make! Thank you so much for sharing!
clustres says
You are so talented! That is great!
Pam
chelle says
thank you for the tute!! I saw this last month and thought it was great. then I went to find it and could not remember the website. Thank you so much, this is beautiful!!!
Gaerda says
Love your website!!!! Thank you for sharing how you made this necklace. I wanted to figure it out myself, but this saved so much time and headache! :-) I’ll be back!
ashlee says
you’ve done it again and again and again! You are amazing! Just gorgeous. Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday
Debbie says
Absolutely B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!! Need I say more!!! Thanks for sharing!
Martha says
Yhe funniest thing about this is your looks way better made!
sara says
My oh my, amazing. I saw your black and silver one being given away on MFTM and had to check if you listed a tutorial. I’m so glad you did. Your jewelry is lovely and the tutorial is just perfect. Thanks again.
sara says
Alright, I had to make one… mine is not as nicely finished as yours but I only used what was on hand. Next time I’ll be better prepared with supplies. Great tutorial. Here’s the link to mine.
http://sarainakko.blogspot.com/2010/12/anthropologie-jewelry-not-mis-spelled.html
kimbowest says
featured this adorable necklace on my blog today
http://www.kimboscrafts.blogspot.com
Katie @ Eye Spy DIY says
Wow, yours looks better than the original! Great tutorial!
Sue says
WOW, love it!! Sue
Stacy says
L.O.V.E. it!!!! I am in the middle of making my first one right now and have plans for at least two more. So glad I ran across your blog. Thank you!
Donna says
Absolutely GORGEOUS and a great inspiration. I’m adding this to my “to-do” list! Thanks! :)
Andrea says
Wow!! This is awesome!
Melanie says
Thank you so much for posting this! It is super cute and I can’t wait to make one!
Melanie
youmadethat.blogspot.com
Allison says
I linked to this in my blog. Great tutorial!
Amanda says
Featured this today Bev! http://www.copycatcrafts.com/bevs-limitless-strands-necklace-an-anthro-knock-off/
Kristina says
This turned out gorgeous! Thanks for the bright, clear tutorial pictures, I want to try this.
April says
Great tutorial! I agree that your necklace looks better than the original. I actually have a short beaded necklace that I bought ages ago but never wore because the beads in the back would pull my hair. I’m going to try using it instead of stringing the beads myself :) Can’t wait to try it!
Sherry Fletcher says
You may also find multi-strand beads on etsy.com at EunicesTickleTrunk’s shop. They are CHEAP!
Sherry Fletcher says
OH, and THANK YOU for a wonderful tutorial !!!! Keep up your awesome work and God Bless!!!
Lori Smanski says
wow this is so pretty, i think yours looks nicer than the gold one. thanks for the tutorial
Megan says
Thank you for this great tutorial! I was wondering what size jump rings you used and what size stringing cord? This is my first attempt at jewelry making and I’m not sure where to begin! Thank you!
Beverly says
Gorgeous! I actually like yours better than the anthro inspiration!
Frankie Harrell says
I Love this!
AntoniosJewelry says
Great and inspirational!
Lis says
Beautiful! This is an awesome tutorial. I can’t wait to start making them. Hopefully the come out as nice.
Sadhana says
This was awesome. I loved it !
Vivian says
Its so cool. First I thought it would be difficult, but no. And it looks so elegant too.