For this necklace, I used two packages of 5/16 flat washers and some black velvet ribbon.
I weave the ribbon in and out of the washer so that they lay slightly on top of each other. When I am finished, I added end caps and clasps to the end just like I would on a regular necklace.
For the clip, I used turquoise ribbon and made it into a flower rosette. Then I used some black material and made a circle and glued the rosette on the top. I added a clip to the back. The clip becomes very versatile because it can be used on the necklace, as a hair clip, or as a broach.
Here are the supplies I used for the Broach:
A special thanks to my daughter for modeling for me! :) Here is a close-up side view of the clip:
Here is the same necklace with a singed flower broach. I have a tutorial on my blog RIGHT HERE if you want to know a little bit about making this type of flower.
Have fun creating! :) I am LINKING UP HERE and
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66 comments:
Very pretty. I love the broach.
-Crystal
Love your necklace!
Beautiful blog!
Thanks for the follow, I'm now following you back :-)
I can't believe your cool necklace is made from washers!!! You know that is the coolest, right? Thanks for sharing!
smiles!!
How clever is that and what a fun project to do with my daughter.
And I checked, I'm already following you :)
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm now following you back!
Andrea
http://365daysoflifebehindthelens.blogspot.com/
I LOVE IT!!! I am your newest follower here from TTA!!! You can check me out at:
http://coutureunraveled.blogspot.com
Found your guest post and loved it! I am now following!
novicemommie.blogspot.com
Very pretty! I'm a new follower from Tuesday Following. Please visit when you get a chance http://answerischocolate.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the follow, following you back :)
How cute! Thanks for linking to my Tutorial Tuesday!
Neato! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
Stopping by and following from FMBT - I LOVE that necklace, so clever and so cool looking! Hope you're having a great week so far. Please feel free to stop by and visit me any time :)
Kristin
http://born2bemom.blogspot.com/
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm returning your follow. I love that necklace. I would love to have you do a craft guest post on my blog if you would like. :)
Okay, you have stunning taste!! I love the turquoise with the black.. to die for!! I am so glad you stopped by my blog and commented today!!! I am off to go stalk your archives!!
~Alison
gorgeous - thanks for sharing!
I love this, it is so fantastic!!! Will most definitely try this. Found you though Today's Creative Blog link up. I am now following :)
Have a great day
what a cool idea I would never have thought of washers and I love the flower.. I am new to blogland.. but yours is one I will be following!
Cute! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!
I like the brooch added the necklace! I just started a link party and I would love it if you would drop in and add your necklace! http://imtopsyturvy.com/index.php/2010/07/topsy-turvy-tuesdays-1/
Love the necklace! Happy Welcome Wednesday. I am now a follower.
http://mibargainmom.blogspot.com/
Thanks for sharing such a detailed tutorial - I could picture doing each step as I read it! I especially love the flower.
Just popped over from Life in the Pitts
Very clever and attractive.
Kathy
Stylin'!
There is so much one can adjust just slightly to give this a new look.
Thanks so much for sharing.
That's soooo cute!! Hi, I'm your newest follower thru Welcome Wednesday :)
-Shopper Gal
http://www.shoppergal.com/
Hi Lori! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this necklace, and I have absolutely GOT to make one too! Thanks for sharing how-to, and have a great day! ~tina
That is so pretty! I love the many looks of the broach. They can dress up any look, you know?
Thank you for participating in the Creative Therapy Session with Life in the Pitts!
What a great idea with the washers.
Thanks for the follow! Following you!
Love the craft ideas!
LakeMom
www.survivingmotherhoodwithhumor.com
LOVE your necklace....too cute! I am really into making rosettes right now. Now I need to make a cute necklace with mine!
~Amanda
That is gorgeous!! I LOVE that big bold flower! Visiting from Life as Lori
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Hi Lori,
OI am your newest follower and can't wait to get back to your blog and do some browsing.
By the way...LOvE ThAT NeCkLaCE!
i looove it!
but wonder where i can find flat washer in my city. And cute brooch you have there!
What a creative idea! It's truly lovely! Found you by way of Jan's Wednesday Party Fest. Thanks for sharing such a remarkable project!
Hugs Of Georgia Sunshine,
Terri Smith
http://dimplesdragonflies.com
Wow, this is very cool. I love the woven washers :). Thank you for linking up!
Thanks for joining the party:) This is SO COOL! I want to make matching ones for me and my daughter- she is 3 and is very much into jewelry these days:)
This turned out very cute! I'm visiting from new freinds friday.
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What an adorable necklace! I think I might have to make one! Thanks for linking up to Hoo's got talent!
Very beautiful! And what a great idea to make the broach removable!!
Thanks for linking up!
What an interesting idea! Thanks for linking up to Vintage Suitcase Friday!
I know a lot of preteen and teenaged girls who would really like this! Very clever and I like the idea of dressing it "up" with the rosette!
Thanks for your Friday Finish comments! Happy Weekend to you!
hmm interesting I can definitely see myself wearing this necklace - It's different and I like different.
Visiting from Friendly Friday Follow - I'm now a follower.
that is cool
Wow! So cute!! I may have to just do this...for myself! A 27 year old can wear it, right!??
I know I already commented but thanks for linking up today. Also I just found the package of washers I bought and can't wait to make this.
-Crystal
This looks great! I love the brooch, it is lovely!
Great job! I love it! Thanks for sharing at It's Party Time Thursday@PonyTails&FishScales!
Very creative ... I love it!
Very Pretty! Thanks for sharing!
Many Thanks,
Crystal
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So cute!!
Thanks for linking up today.
This is SO CUTE! Great job!!
Found you from Home is Where My Story Begins.
i love the necklace and i may just have to buy a broach instead of making one ;)
How clever is that!!! I love it and does it weigh a lot?
Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!
That is the best looking ribbon necklace I have seen! I really love it. I just started following your blog. You can check mine out... http://crafter-bayberrycreek.blogspot.com/
Omigosh! I necklace made out of washers? I love it! Very original.
I want to make one, but I'm lazy. About how long did it take you to make that washer necklace?
http://lambaround.blogspot.com
How amazing! The necklace is soo pretty!
How amazing! The necklace is soo pretty!
AWESOME!!
Love it!
Thanks for socializing with me Monday til Sunday!
Can't wait to see you this week! :)
very cute. Love it!
Love it! The washers and the black velvet are brilliant and I am a huge fan of mixing hard and soft, so I love the addition of the broach!
What a great necklace and I love the clever idea of using washers! Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired this week.
Chelsea
Very creative, I love the contract between the metal and the ribbon. Thanks for linking up to Sister Sister Sunday.
Very creative! Love the use of ordinary hardware items to make something so very pretty!
This is just such a fun necklace.
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