Featured DIY: Rhinestone/Rope Statement Necklace

I love all the projects on A Pair And A Spare. They are all so current and easy to do!



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Fatima rhinestone chain
Tamara crystal chain

Featured DIY: Anthropologie Marjorelle Necklace

This necklace by Our Life Is Beautiful would be perfect for a blushing bride or a prom party girl!



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Rhinestone brooches

I recommend:
Classic flower rhinestone brooch
Petit pearl flower brooch
Petit rhinestone brooch

Featured DIY: Tulle And Rhinestone Bib Necklace

Here is another gorgeous and romantic necklace by Super Ziper.



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Tulle
Silver rhinestone chain

Feature DIY: Beaded Lace Necklace

I am in love with this elegant beaded lace necklace by Super Ziper. Perfect with a T shirt or a bridal gown!

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Bridal lace

I recommend:
Prosper beaded lace
Bless beaded lace

DIY: Shourouk Inspired Necklace

Things you need for this DIY:
❂ Constance rhinestone brooch
❂ rhinestone banding
❂ nylon cord (you can find it at the hardware store)
❂ fabric strips
❂ nail polish
❂ glue
❂ a needle and thread
❂ two bead ends
❂ jump rings + a clasp

Total time:
2 hours



I'm obsessed with Shourouk. I know right, big shocker.



Start by painting your brooch. Here was my inspiration.



Then glue the end of the fabric strip to the end of the cord.



Wrap the fabric around, glueing every inch or so.



Glue on the bead ends.



Sew the rhinestone banding along the cord.



Add the clasp and the brooch and voila!

DIY Inspiration: Shourouk Necklace

I continue to be completely obsessed with all things Shourouk. If I don't DIY one of these soon, I might lose my mind!



Shop this look:
Oval Rhinestone brooch $15
Constance Rhinestone brooch $25

DIY: Rhinestone Collar

Things you need for this DIY:
❂ rhinestone banding, cut into two 3" pieces
❂ chain
❂ jump rings
❂ a clasp
❂ glue (optional)

Total time:
5 minutes + drying time



So easy it's silly!



First I like to dab glue all around the rhinestone banding to prevent fraying and let it dry. Next, take your two pieces of rhinestone banding and attach them with a jump ring.



Then attach the chain with jump rings.



Add your clasp and you're done!

Featured DIY: Brooch Necklace

Here is another beauty from P.S.-I made this...!



Shop this look:
Bethany brooch $16
Vine brooch $16
Autumn rhinestone brooch $16
Ultra snowflake brooch $32

DIY: Golden Lace Bib Necklace

Things you need for this DIY:
❂ gold lace
❂ jump rings
❂ craft glue
❂ a little dish of water
❂ pliers
❂ a clasp

Total time:
45 mins + drying time



Easy as pie and so pretty.



First, cut out 16 little flower shapes from your lace.



Then dip each of them in a 2 part glue, 1 part water mixture. Set on a non stick surface to dry.



Once they are completely dry add jump rings.



Link all the flowers together, add your clasp and you're done!

Featured DIY: Ombre Lace Jewelry

This ombre lace jewelry tutorial from Glamour & Grace uses only a few supplies to make an entire set of jewelry. So awesome!



Shop this look:
Lace $4.25-$12.50

I recommend:
Scallop organza lace $4.25
Beige cotton lace $6
Rose Venise lace $10

Featured DIY: Blogger Challenge - Bow Tie Necklace

Here is the second awesome DIY that Candy from Taylor and Demolish has created for our blogger DIY challenge. She used a beautiful small beaded bow. See the entire tutorial here.

Featured DIY: Woven Chain Collar Necklace

So perfect, so easy. Honestly...WTF always nails it.



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Rhinestone trim $5-$58

I recommend:
Rhinestone banding $4.99

DIY: Simple Bow Tie

Things you need for this DIY:
❂ small beaded bow $5
❂ chain
❂ jump rings
❂ a clasp
❂ pliers

Total time:
10 mins



Summer is coming to a close and even though it's sad, there are so many great accessories that you can only wear when it's chilly out. This is one of them.



Start by measuring a length of chain that fits loosely around your neck.



Then thread the chain through the loop on the bow.



Add the jump rings and the clasp.



So easy!

DIY Inspiration: Tom Binns Neon...Anything

Dear Tom,

Thank you for all your great ideas, but I can buy enough rhinestone trim and neon nail  polish to bury myself with for the price of one of you necklaces.



Shop this look:
Rhinestone trim $5-$58

I recommend:
Acrylic jewel trim $17
Greta rhinestone chain $28
Daphne rhinestone chain $29