Wooden-Circle Bib Necklace

This do-it-yourself wooden necklace seems like a great way to spend 30 minutes of free time (if I had any these days). I found it on Martha. Looks pretty easy, and the reviews on the page confirm it's simplicity. If anyone gives it a whirl let me know how it turns out!

Tools and Materials

- 3/8-inch round wooden beads, by Lara's Crafts

- Nylon-coated beading wire

- Metal crimps

- Needle-nose pliers

Step 1

Make Center Piece

Cut an 18-inch length of nylon-coated beading wire. String 12 beads onto the middle of wire, and thread opposite end through last bead to make the bottom circle. For middle circle, string 5 beads onto each end. Add 1 more, and thread opposite end through it. For top circle, string 5 beads onto each end. Add 1 more bead and a metal crimp, and thread opposite end through each. Close crimp with needlenose pliers; trim ends.

Step 2

Make Right and Left Pieces

Cut a 55-inch length of wire. String 7 beads onto the middle of wire, then loop in far-right bead of center piece's middle circle. Add 3 more beads to left end, and thread opposite end through last bead to make bottom circle. For second circle, add 5 beads to right end. Add 2 beads to left end, then loop in far-right bead of top-center circle. Add 3 more beads to left end, and thread opposite end through last bead. For third circle, thread 5 beads onto each end. Add 1 more, and thread opposite end through it. Repeat to add more circles to reach nape of neck, and close final circle with a crimp. To make the left piece, follow steps above. On final circle, loop in a bead from right piece's last circle as the 12th bead, and close with a crimp.

There are tons of other crafty jewelry ideas on her site. Photos of a few below... great weekend activity! Happy Friday xoxo