Hello, Yellow!
Friends, spring is just around the corner…can you feel it? I’m just waiting for the day when I can leave my winter coat at home and break out my flip flops instead. It’s the time of year when I get sick and tired of bundling up, of sweaters, and of every single thing in my wardrobe. So, I decided it was time to take action.
I took a trip to the Potomac Bead Company and made myself some sunny jewelry to add a springy “pop” to any outfit!
Hello, Yellow Jewelry!
Let me preface by saying that before this project, there was not a single yellow item in my closet, my drawers, or my jewelry box. Nothing. I just don’t wear yellow. My complexion and coloring aren’t right for it. About 10 years ago, a dear sweet friend of mine got married and chose yellow bridesmaid dresses, which was probably my lone public appearance in banana yellow…Robin, it was proof of my love for you, girl! But adding some chunky yellow jewelry to a black or grey outfit? That I can do! Why didn’t I think of it before?
YELLOW NECKLACE
Materials: 8 large yellow beads, 2 jump rings, 2 crimp beads, stringing wire, silver chain, jewelry tools {pliers, crimpers, and cutters}
STEP 1: Place crimp bead on stringing wire, add jump ring, thread wire back through crimp bead and use crimping tool to close.
STEP 2: String beads onto wire. Repeat step 1 on other end of wire so that there’s a jump ring on each side of the beads.
STEP 3: Cut a piece of chain to your desired length. Open each jump ring and attach it to one end of the chain. If you prefer, you could also use ribbon through the jump rings instead of chain for a different look.
STEP 4: Optional – You can add a ribbon, a rosette, or any other adornment you like.
STEP 5: Wear and enjoy! {and when you’re done admiring it, clean that mirror!}
Next, I made a pair of earrings by placing a yellow and silver bead on each head pin. Then, I created wire loops and added earring backs. For a full tutorial and step by step photos, see here.
Finally, Little Crafter helped me to make a bracelet. I prepared the stringing wire with a crimp bead and jump ring, just like for the necklace. Then, LC strung the beads and I finished it off with another crimp bead and a clasp.
I’m excited to wear my sunny new accessories and think spring!
What about you? What do you add to your wardrobe for some color and cheer?
My new favorite color combo is yellow and gray!
Cute! IF I don’t win from J and Ms Eye Candy, I’m ordering some pieces!
Adorable! I am all about the yellow and gray, too!
These beads are too cute and I’m in love with the ribbon on it! Can’t wait to see more!
Ooh, I love it! Perhaps I need to do a bit more raiding-of-the-jewerly-supplies, thanks for the idea!! 🙂
Adrianne
http://www.happyhourprojects.com
This is super cute! I love the little ribbon on the side; very cheery 🙂
Very pretty and very springy. I’m with you on the yellow vs my colouring, but as a nice accent – looks great.
I love these! Perfect for the Spring wardrobe.
Love this color!!! I love bright stuff!! Love the little bow next to it too!
How very cute…and Springy too…Love the picture of you…
I agree..the little bow adds a lot…
So pretty – I love the bright yellow color! Great job!
Love this! And you look fab wearing it! 😉
Too cute!! I love yellow and this looks so beautiful on you!
I love yellow! And I love the beads you used, so pretty!
This is really pretty! I would love for you to link up at my Linky Party via: http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
PS: I am your newest Linky Follower!
Mrs. Delightful
http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Cute jewelry! I love the bright yellow against your black shirt! It feels so happy and spring-timey!
Very cute – love the little yellow bow on the necklace! You didn’t?
These are so great, Amy! I especially like the chunky necklace. I may just have to try my hand at jewelry making. 🙂
~Steph @ Silver Boxes
Love your new jewelry! I was looking at the bright colored chunky necklaces in Target yesterday and thinking I should must make some!
I love this!!! I love that color too!!! 🙂 Reminds me of banana taffy for some reason. xoxo- Rachel @ bubblynaturecreaitons.com
Very cute Amy!!
Jamie
LOVE the yellow necklace!!!
I absolutely LOVE yellow. And everything you do is SO cute!