You know what I’m a big fan of? Super easy projects. For a DIYer, I can cop to being totally lazy. My attention span just can’t manage complicated, multi-step stuff. And these pretty red diy earrings clock in around 3 minutes 30 seconds. Minimalism has its perks.
Super Easy DIY Earrings
Here’s what you’ll need:
- A strand of pretty beads. I’m a total sucker for red, which happens to go nicely with that little holiday coming up.
- 2 headpins. You can find these in the earring section of any craft store. I’ve been scared to experiment with jewelry wires and pins – it seemed to “professional” for this amateur crafter. But once you get yourself a pair of jewelry pliers, it’s a whole new world of possibilities.
- 2 earring wires
- Jewelry pliers
Stack the beads on the headpin. Go pretty much all the way to the top, leaving just a bit of room on the pin at the end.
Take your pliers and make a loop out of the end piece of the headpin. Don’t close it all the way – you want to slip on the earring hook first.
Finish closing the loop after the earring wire is attached. Repeat to make a matching earring. Then give yourself a high five and go relax with a cup of coffee.
Those look so easy!
These are such cute earrings! And you’re right – they do look like a super easy DIY! Those happen to be the only kind I attempt :)
Me too! I love a fast and easy DIY :) Hope you are doing well!
Oh, I love this! What a great statement piece. Red is fabulous as well, although I would wear any color. :) Thanks for sharing! Hope you are doing well with the three little ones at home!
Good to hear from you Lindsay! I’m a total sucker for red but you’re right, they’d be great in any color. Hope you are settling in to PA with your little ones!
They are super pretty! I am in need of a pair of simple, navy earrings to match with the abundance of navy items I got my hands on this winter :) Might give this a try! x
Beautiful! I love simple jewelry and easy DIY’s, so this is perfect!
Those look great on you! another option for the future jewelry store…
You know, this I could actually make for store! Super easy is about all I could handle for my little Etsy shop :)
PERFECT for me — I love DIY projects so much but I am so very terrible at them! This I think I could handle.
So cute! And red will show up with my black hair!
They look lovely on you Steph! I like how you paired it with the simple navy and white striped top. Looks very nautical and French all at once.
Ronnie xo
GOOD job! I teach jewelry making at JoAnns…all I would add to your directions is ..leave a 1/2-3/8inch to make the loop at the top using a Round nose plier (just to clairify), Making earrings is so quick and easy…and a great way to gain confidence and move on to other jewelry making projects ;-)
Thanks Debbie, that’s super helpful! I wish I could take one of your classes!
Woah ok I never knew that making earrings was so easy! You could add a couple of strands if you wanted to be super fancy. Love them!
Oooh, cute & fun & fast! My favorite!
Yep, that is the craft trifecta, right? :)
Super cute! I want to make those…:)
I hope you give it a try Roxanna – let me know how it turns out!
Ok I think I could make this!
You definitely could Elle! You just need jewelry pliers – that’s the secret! :)
Yay for super easy! I feel the same way about cooking–I can be lazy too. I’m pretty sure I have some undiagnosed ADD thing going on. Anytime I try to make something really involved, my attention kind of peters out halfway through. :) These are so pretty–easy and cute is a good combination!
Exactly! I think I have craft ADD! Halfway through I’m distracted by some new, shiny project and I never finish. Pretty sure that’s why I can’t sew or knit :)
Simple yet cute.
These are so pretty! They go perfectly with your blue striped top, too!
I love a good, easy DIY! While I enjoy getting crafty, it’s tough to do when you’re a momma! DIYs like this one make me happy!
Have I ever told you that red is your color?? Seriously, you look good in it! Love the earrings and love even more how easy the project looks!
Aww, thank you – then I will definitely keep slathering myself in red lipstick everyday! :)
Love them – simple, but very pretty!
Estelle xx
Thank you Estelle! Simple and pretty is my favorite kind of project :)
I love this style of earring Stephanie. I think I could have a pair in every colour. Are you taking orders? LOL
xx
I wish I could take orders – maybe someday I’ll get around to opening an Etsy shop. Maybe when the kids are in college :)