Have you been pining for an Anthro Necklace? I have been pining, I must admit.
And as we’re creeping hurtling closer and closer to the holidays, I’m always on the lookout for inexpensive ways to give cool gifts. :)
So of course I went “shopping” at my favorite place to knockoff – Anthropologie. I found the cutest necklace – duh- and I fell in love.
This time we’re doing a version of their “Into the Woods” necklace.
Here is mine . . .
And here’s the Anthro Original . . .
Same basic idea – but I wanted mine to be a bit more neutral so I can wear it with more things.
(yes. despite the nearness of the holidays I’m keeping this for myself. But I had to make one as a sample in case it didn’t turn out. Right? Hmmm?)
Though I do love that retro, floral ribbon. If I find any of that I’ll probably have to make another one.
Ready to make your own?
Here’s what you’ll need.
• Twill tape or decorative ribbon (about 1 yd)
• 2 yards of narrow cream ribbon (needs to fit through your beads)
• wooden beads (16)
• Accent Beads (2 large & 6 or 7 small)
• Headpins and eyepins
• Needle and thread
Round nose pliers and wire cutters
Start with getting your accent beads ready. We’re going to put them on eye pins, which are wires that have a loop in one end.
Thread the pin onto the bead and bend the wire at the other end of the bead.
Hold your wire with the round nosed pliers, snug against the bead. Wrap the wire around one side of the pliers so that it makes a loop.
With your wire cutters, trim off the excess wire. Make sure you face the wire cutters away from you.
After you’ve clipped the wire, with the round nose pliers finish making the loop. Repeat with the other accent bead.
Follow this same process only with head pins for your small beads. Put the wire through the bead and make a small loop in one end.
Open up one of the loops at the end of a large accent bead and join it to the other large accent bead.
Open up the loops of the small beads and add them to the loops between the two large beads.
You want the area between the beads to look pretty full.
Cut an 18″ piece of your narrow ribbon and knot it around one loop of a large accent bead.
It might help to thread your ribbon through a large needle.
Pull the ribbon through a large wooden bead and knot the ribbon after the bead to hold it in place.
Add two more beads the same way, knotting after each bead.
Cut a 54″ piece of ribbon and knot it to the loop on the other side of the bead cluster.
Add wooden beads until the bottom section measures your desired length. I used 16 beads and I knew that I wanted it to be a bit uneven.
Knot one end of the twill tape around the left side of the bead strand, catching the narrow ribbons in the knot.
Trim the narrow ribbons and the twill. Turn the short twill end under and with the narrow ribbons inside, stitch the twill down.
Use tiny stitches so they don’t show from the front.
Measure again the length you’d like your necklace.
Cut your twill and knot and sew the other side.
Cut a small piece of twill for the bow. Overlap the ends and sew down the middle so there is a small gather.
Cut another small piece for the center of the bow and wrap that around tightly and sew.
Sew the bow to the right side of the necklace above the knot.
You’re all done!
I love the contrast of the pearls and the wood.
And the obligatory picture of me wearing the necklace.
(To understand my weird facial expression you need to know that our neighbor’s mangy cat was giving me the stink-eye from our fence.
You don’t turn your back on this particular cat.)
At least the necklace is cute. ha.
I can think of tons of combinations for this – it would be so cute in black and white – with big black beads and pearls and an ivory satin ribbon, maybe even a cameo where the bow is.
What colors/styles would you make this in?
I’d love to hear what you think.
Love this. Thanks SO much for showing how you made it–might have to try making one of these for my sister-in-law for Christmas! Or make two–one for her and one for me ;)
Love this too, I like looking at the Anthropology website lol, and often I see thinks I want (but can’t get) Thanx for the tute as well ♥
I love your, of course! ♥
Anthro is fabulous, but sometimes, ehm…a little bit unattainable?!? Thank you for these original and, yes, cheaper ideas ^___^
Hugs, Marianna
Thanks for the instructions! I’m going to make one of these too! I have the other Anthropology necklace done and will post pictures soon. YOU ROCK!
Love it, Bev! I proclaim you Queen of Knock Off Jewelry. :) Your creations are always so much cuter then the originals!
I love your version even better than anthro’s!! Great job, and thanks for the tutorial! :]
Ps- way to rock the glasses! I look super dorky with mine on :P
Very cute look for fall.
You did a fabulous job with your Anthro-knockoff! I had a chance to go to Anthropology last year (none in my area)…very fun place…for inspiration! Your tutorial is great!
Missy-JunkFest
love it! what a great idea! :)
That is one gorgeous necklace that you’ve created! And, what a great tutorial! :)
I like your’s better than theirs! Looks much classier in white with the natural beads. Red and white might be fun for summer.
Turned out awesome and better than the original, as always!
Love the Elvis flamingo!
head over heels!
Too cute! I may have to make some of these for Christmas!! :)
Cute necklace, Bev!!! And look at you with your cute glasses! Finally a picture without your head cut off – hehe :).
This is so stinkin cute! I will definitely be making a few. Thank you for the how-to!
How pretty!
You are so talented!! I love this necklace!!
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Yay! Super adorable.
I actually have some ribbion like that in pink and cream from some of my baby clothes. I just knew that I would find a good use for it!
Gorgeous!! :)
I’m going to try making this .. Ur DIY are really easy and very inspiring.
xoxo.
MM
I love me a good knock off! This is so beautiful and I also love the neutral colors:)
That is so cute, I have to make one for myself!!!
this is really smart tutorial…waooo
Oh this is really nice… Great tutorial!
I LOOOOVVVE this necklace! It’s my favorite of all your anthro knockoffs (and that’s saying a lot!) I can’t wait to try it! Thanks!
inpressive! I am jealous of all the jewelry you make! You should start at etsy shop if you havn’t already.
Very cool! Love it!
LoVe your cluster directions! Nice job!
This is fantastic!
Melissa
http://www.burstsofcreativity.blogspot.com/
Hi, I love this necklace and your tutorial but I don’t understand the step where you tie the twill tape onto the ribbons and then cut and stitch them. I don’t know why, but I’m just not understanding this part. Do you have more picture or explanations for this step? I can’t wait to finish this necklace!
I prefer your version to the original! Love the neutral palette. Great tutorial.
I am looving your take on this piece! You’d better watch out – Anthro might be knocking at your door asking if you’d like a job! ;) It’s beautiful and amazing..as always! Thank you for the sweet comments and happy weekend to you, darling!
Hugs,
~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~
I am working on my Paisley Jade – my sewing machine an dI have a love/hate relationship…oh and then there were Halloween costumes to make. Then I am trying this…I like its simplicity!
Yay! I finished this necklace and love it! Thanks for the tutorial. I will be entering mine in a Copy Cat contest Sew Much Ado is having on Monday (I know about it early because she is my sister:) You should definately enter one of your awesome knock-offs. She has some awesome judges and incredible prizes for the contest!
Gorgeous, Bev. As good as the original. I really like the neutral tones, too. It looks great on you!
Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing this at my link party!
wow great necklace, love it and going to try making one myself :)
so pretty! i like yours better than the original
Oooo I love this. L.O.V.E. This! Please excuse me as I leave your blog and go make my own.
Amie @ http://kittycatsandairplanes.blogspot.com
I prefer the colours in yours…very beautiful!
Thanks for sharing the step-by-step instructions…I may be giving a few of these over the holidays!
Found you Under the Table and Dreaming!
Cheers!
Theresa
Love this! Thanks for sharing at Fantabulous Friday!
Just lovely, AGAIN! I’ve been avoiding getting into jewelry making but week after week you come up with AMAZING stuff and I think I’m going to have to break down and get into it. You make just beautiful stuff. I’m featuring this tomorrow on Topsy Turvy Tuesday’s. Thanks for linking up!
Hi. Thanks for tutorial. I loved. I have a blog too http://www.crieartezzanato.blogspot.com
Val (Brazil)
Beverly you should be designing for Anthro– your stuff always looks even more beautiful. Ok please fall in love with the the new china bracelets from Anthro now… I’d love to see how to make them.
xoxo Hope to see you tomorrow at A Crafty Soiree!
Beverly, I especially love this one! So natural! Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly appreciate it! I’ll be featuring this today – stop by and grab a feature button if you like. Hope you are enjoying your week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
This is the perfect knock-off. I actually like your better than the original. Thanks for linking up at Polly Want A Crafter. I wanted to let you know that I am going to feature this during our DIY Gift Idea’s week on 11/25 @ 5:30. I hope you get some new readers!
Cassity
I loved your necklace. Very fashionable, different and stylish. Thanks for showing the step by step.
Boa tarde, lindo seus trabalhos, parabéns
I love this! I made one for myself and linked your tutorial on my blog. Thanks! =D
Thanks!!! I love your comments almost more than your ideas! Please continue with the appropriation of their over-priced goods.
Excellent execution! The necklace came out beautifully! Great job.
-Lani
Great Tutorial! I like your suggestion of a cameo…hmmm we’ll see what I come up with… Fantastic job!
Um…LOVE!! I actually really, really like your version waayyy better. Not even kidding.
Lady, YOU ARE AWESOME! I’ve been reading your tutorials all night. I too love working with ribbons and chains so your imagination is right up my alley. I just had to tell you how talented I think you are … and you are certainly talented x infinity. Can’t wait to see more.