I feel like I’ve lost my blog mojo this week. Whenever I think about writing I end up either taking a nap or watching TV on demand instead (Homeland rocks).
My craft buddy Nikki had inspiration for a DIY twig necklace so I hunted for branches and hauled my jewelry supplies over to her place. It was a miracle I was venturing out of the house at 8:30 instead of going to bed, but I told her without a little moral support I might never post again. (Oh the drama, right?)
I ended up using silver branches from my Halloween mantel. Nikki chose a specimen from my hunting and gathering.
Want to get your nature craft on? Here’s what you need:
- Twigs. Either au natural, spray painted the color of your choice or bought pre-colored in the floral dept
- Chain
- Jump rings
- Jewelry wire
- Wire cutter
- Clasp (not pictured because I totally forget to bring those)
The how-to is pretty simple. Wrap the wire around each end of the twig and attach a jump ring. Then attach the chain to the jump ring. In Nikki’s version, she created a loop in the wire and attached the jump ring to that. Either way works.
The hardest part is finding a good looking twig. A little curve is good and you want a few small protrusions. Nikki was pretty proud that her twig was brown on one side and red on the other. Reversible, whoa.
We got a little sidetracked spray painting gourds and pumpkins and didn’t get around to making a “bundle of twigs” necklace. But thanks Nikki for helping me get my craft mojo back. I’ll keep working to get you on board with my DIY dickie idea.
Now it’s time for a nap.
What an awesome idea, a definite must do…thanks!
I love it! Thank you for sharing with us.
Wish you a nice weekend, Stephanie!
Just found your blog and I adore it (and this necklace!). Glad you love Homeland – I just finished doing wardrobe on it, and I’m so glad to have crafty time again!! Can’t wait to try this out!
I’am loving this!!
this is adorable stephanie, i love this! i want this twig necklace seriously i do!
Stephanie, I know what you’re feeling about the blogging mojo…don’t feel bad, even bunnies lose their mojo.
Aren’t you a DIY master?? This is fabulous!
I love this! I had blogged about some cute twig necklaces awhile back and making my own would be so my more cost efficient! :)
That’s so cute Stephanie. I was thinking it would look really cute with a little silver squirrel or something hanging off it. I love squirrels. We don’t have them here in Australia. I have seen them when I was in the States.
Anne xx
Stephanie!!! You and your awesome DIYs. They keep getting better!!!! <3
This is SUCH a cute idea! Is there anything that a little spray paint can’t turn awesome?
I really like the twig idea. Very natural and earthy.
Oh wow too cute! And not that difficult either! A bonus! :) Have a great weekend darling!
I’m in a bloggin’ funk this week too. Sometimes it just happens. Don’t worry though, I know you’ll be back in no time. :) HAPPY FRIDAY and have a wonderful weekend!
This is cute! Sometimes it’s just so hard to be motivated to do anything! I hope you can rest today :)
So cute! Love the silver one!
xoxo from Trinidad
I love it, Stephanie! What a brilliant idea! Hang in there :) xoxoxo brynn
I never would’ve thought of that! Cool! Sweet Dreams ;)
Well, your mojo is def back, because this DIY is gorge! I love. Nice work.
I love this idea! You are super creative! And who would have thought a twig would be that adorable?! :)