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Leather Fringe and Bead Necklace

How to make a leather fringe and bead necklace

Today I have a fun video showing you how to make a leather fringe necklace, using an old bead necklace you already have on hand and some scrap leather, as part of the What Would Celina Do Series.

We all have people in our lives that are SO AWESOME, you constantly find yourself wondering how they might tackle a project, looking to them for inspiration, or calling them up to ask for advice.  One of those people for me is Celina Bailey.  Author of Petit a Petit & Family, 2013 Sewing Rabbit Team Member, and my partner in crime for STYLO Magazine, Celina is a total rock star and everyone knows it. I had the pleasure of working with her on a daily basis as part of the team last year, and she never ceased to amaze me with every little thing she did! She is one of the most innovative people I know, with a true eye for fashion and design, and she is literally turning the sewing blog world on its ear. So when I was asked to be a part of the ‘What Would Celina Do?’ Series, I simply had to get on board.

The best part? She has NO IDEA that this Series is going on today, it is a total surprise to her. I cannot wait to hear her reaction. She is gonna cry, I know it. 

So without further ado, I give you…

How to Make a Leather Fringe and Bead Necklace

How to Make a Leather & Bead Fringe Necklace - easy Craft DIY

What Would Celina Do? A Surprise Series.

First off, Celina always starts with a few really Pinterest worthy images. Portrait, with fabulous colors and typography. I kept mine simple this time around, but the very first image is usually the one pinned most. Did you know orange and pink colors get repinned 80% more than other colors on Pinterest? I learned that from Celina herself in the Pinterest Class at ALT Summit.  So naturally, I made an orange necklace to test that theory.

Now, onto the project. I would like to say that Celina is always on the cutting edge of fashion, knowing what is trendy or fashionable. But the truth is, she simply marches to the beat of her own drum. She knows what she likes and doesn’t like – and we all just happen to think it is fabulous. She has a knack for mixing vintage with current trends, with just a touch of whimsical fun, in such a way that makes you need to see more.

How to make a leather and bead fringe necklace, easy jewelry DIY

The leather fringe and bead necklace is easy to make, requiring some scrap leather, an old bead necklace, scissors, an Xacto knife, and some glue. With leather jewelry being on trend, I wanted to give some old bead necklaces of mine that don’t see any more action a face lift. Turning them into a trendy, statement necklace that can be made in under 15 minutes.

Here is what you will need:

  • Scrap Leather
  • Bead Necklace
  • Pen
  • Scissors
  • Xacto Knife
  • Gorilla Glue -or- Hot Glue

The How-to, Celina Style:

Here is where Celina usually kicks it up a notch. She loves to go above and beyond the simple tutorial.  She typically does this in one of three ways: She creates an awesome modern graphics tutorial, she creates a modern graphics VIDEO tutorial, or she makes 10 of the same product to truly make for fabulous photos in multiples. She has also been known to employ watercolor images, 3D style graphic photos, animated gifs, magazines, and more. I chose 3 of these tactics to use for my post.

  • Video Tutorial
  • Made in Multiple Colors
  • Animated Gif

Shall we?

Less-than-2-minute Video Tutorial…

 

Made in Multiple Colors…

She loves to make things in multiples, with her specialty being to use all of the colors of the rainbow. These make for fabulous Pinterest worthy photos – which her over 3 million Pinterest followers love.

How to make a leather and bead fringe necklace, easy jewelry craft DIY

How to make a leather and bead fringe necklace, easy jewelry craft DIY

How to make a leather and bead fringe necklace, easy jewelry craft DIY

 

Animated Gif…

And lastly rounding it out with an animated gif showing different ways it can be styled.

LEATHERNECKLACE

Because Celina is just awesome like that.

Be sure to hop around below and see how others are honoring our friend Celina…and of course, if you don’t already – stop by Petit a Petit & Family to follow along with this blogging SuperStar.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and as always…

Happy Sewing!

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When I was a young girl, my nickname was Jessica Rabbit. Fast forward 20 years, and I am married to the love of my life who, as fate would have it, has the last name Abbott. That's me! Jessica R. Abbott - aka, Jess Rabbit. Simply living a happy, yet crazy, love-filled life in Virginia Beach with 3 kids and 1 puppy in tow. Read More…

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  1. celina says

    February 19, 2014 at 10:42 am

    Oh you know me too well! I am not only crying but I am balling. I am in total shock and don’t really have the words to express how I feel right now. What I do know is that I am blessed to have amazing friends like you who inspire me everyday and make me who I am. I owe you a lot Jess- A LOT. I am soooo honored that you have taken part in this crazy idea of a series and I absolutely love what you have created. I cannot believe it. thank you for everything from the bottom of my heart. xxx

    Reply
    • Jess says

      February 19, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      We love you Celina – you are such an inspiration to all of us!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mie @ Sewing Like Mad says

    February 19, 2014 at 11:04 am

    Oh aren’t you a clever cookie Jess….animated gif and all 😉 Love the necklace!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      February 19, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      Hee hee – I always need to watch a tutorial every time I do the animated gifs. Celina is just so clever 🙂

      Reply
  3. Alexia says

    February 19, 2014 at 11:22 am

    This is so awesome!!!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      February 19, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      Thanks Alexia!!!

      Reply
  4. Erin || Sewbon.com says

    February 19, 2014 at 11:29 am

    How cool is this?! And totally Celina!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      February 19, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      Thank you so much Erin! I lovely loved your skirt 🙂

      Reply
  5. Alida Lee says

    February 19, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Love love love.

    Reply
    • Jess says

      February 19, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      Thanks Momma 🙂

      Reply
  6. christina says

    February 19, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    oh my goodness how crazy cool is all of this?! your amazing too, jess!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      February 19, 2014 at 5:16 pm

      Thank you so much Christina!!! Your mermaids….blew me away :). You rock!

      Reply
  7. Olga Becker says

    February 19, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    This so so cool! Love the necklace!

    Reply
    • Jess says

      February 19, 2014 at 5:16 pm

      Thanks so much Olga!!!

      Reply
  8. Toni-Maree says

    February 19, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    This is awesome Jess! I love how you drew inspiration from how she produces her content and how she makes it Pin worthy. Awesome job and I love the styling GIF.

    Reply
    • Jess says

      February 19, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      Thanks so much!!! Those trousers you did?!! GAH – LOVE THEM!!!

      Reply
  9. Laura says

    February 19, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    This is so cool! You totally nailed Celina’s style.

    Reply
    • Jess says

      February 19, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      Hee hee – thanks so much Laura 🙂

      Reply
  10. Heidi says

    February 19, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    So totally awesome! You make me want to raid my old jewelry 😉

    Reply
    • Jess says

      February 19, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      I have so much jewelry that just sits there, because I refuse to get rid of it!! I definitely had fun with this one 🙂

      Reply
  11. Jane says

    February 19, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    Jess I love this necklace, especially the red one!! Very Very cool! And oh my the video and animated gif…so so amazing!!! and great!

    Reply
  12. abby @ thingsforboys says

    February 19, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    So awesome! And very Celina!

    Reply
  13. Rachel Faucett says

    February 19, 2014 at 11:48 pm

    Ohhh I love this post! What a great idea1 How much fun! I also love Celina and think this is super bloggy awesome! way to go guys!

    Rachel

    xoxo

    Reply
  14. Trine says

    February 20, 2014 at 5:13 am

    So cool, Jess – and so Celina!

    Reply
  15. Carla says

    February 20, 2014 at 10:54 am

    A rad video tutorial and a gif? So Celina, I love it!

    Reply
  16. Hayley @ Welcome to the Mouse House says

    February 23, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    Haha, clever gif and all! I absolutely love it!

    Reply

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