One of my favourite places to stop for sartorial inspiration is Pretty Mommy. (I've been lusting after pretty much everything in the Pretty Mommy store for a while now.)
Charlotte's about to turn two and has just started to show an interest in all things girly and pretty. Every outfit she wears is now accompanied with carefully chosen accessories.
This morning, as I was going through my craft box I noticed I had the items available to make a mini rendition of the Matta Rahu wooden necklace, so I got to work on a special present for her.
The necklace took under ten minutes to make and I'm proud to say Charlotte was thrilled with her new accessory. If you would like to make a version of this necklace for your little one, I've listed the steps I followed below.
You'll need:
- 100 small wooden beads
- thin elastic
- embroidery thread (I used bright pink)
- scissors
Directions:
1. Tie a small knot in one end of your elastic and thread on your wooden beads. Once all beads are threaded, untie the small knot and secure both ends of elastic together. Cut excess elastic.
2. Wind a length of embroidery thread around two of your fingers until you reach the desired thickness. Slip your fingers from inside the thread, making sure you maintain the loop. This is the beginning of your tassel.
3. Place another small length of thread through the top of the loop and secure in a knot. You'll use this piece of thread to secure the tassel to the necklace.
4. Wind another piece of thread around your loop several times to create the top of your tassel, and secure.
5. Cut open the other end of your loop to create the bottom of the tassel.
6. Attach to the bottom of your necklace and voila, you're done!
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Giveaway
I'm giving away one of these tassel necklaces to one lucky reader. Simply follow little. lovely. on facebook and leave a comment below to be in the draw to win. Entries close 9:00am Wednesday 1 June 2011 (Australian EST).
Goodluck!
I know a little girl who would love this beautiful necklace!
Posted by: christine | 25 May 2011 at 09:06 AM
looove!! my little lady is about 2 and a half and is suddenly obsessed with jewelry and all things sparkly!! that necklace is fantastically equal parts rustic + hip. :)
Posted by: Menucha | 25 May 2011 at 04:42 PM
This is adorable
Posted by: ferne | 26 May 2011 at 05:58 AM
Beautiful! Meaning both the necklace and Charlotte!
Posted by: Linda L | 26 May 2011 at 05:19 PM
This is so cute! A friend of mine has a little girl that would look adorable in this!
Posted by: Danielle Meek | 27 May 2011 at 05:01 AM
What a beautifully simple necklace! Like, Charlotte, my little one loves her accessories as well. I think my four year old would love this.
In the meantime, I think she would really enjoy making something similar.
Posted by: DameKeyz | 02 June 2011 at 04:41 AM
i lovw the simplicity of this. girly but not over the top.
thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: peta | 05 June 2011 at 03:36 PM
oh, thank you. great idea for a tasteful necklace for little girls. now can you please come to my house and dispose of ALL of the mardi gras beads that my daughter has made her favorite go-to accessory!
Posted by: brenna | 17 June 2011 at 06:17 AM
That is one lovely lady. I definitely try making may niece one.
Posted by: plumbing | 19 June 2011 at 07:12 PM
This is so cute!great idea for a tasteful necklace for little girls. now can you please come to my house and dispose of ALL of the mardi gras beads.
Posted by: Playmobil | 26 June 2011 at 10:16 PM
Such an inspiring way to relieve stress from work to see such a cute daughter like her. I love what you have made for her.
Posted by: Double Glazing | 27 July 2011 at 06:59 AM
Oh I love jewelry crafts for kids, this is way too cute!
I run Fun Family Crafts, a site similar in nature to Craftgawker and Spotlight, but different in that it's a library of craft tutorials geared only at kids. I would love it if you'd stop by and submit this to be featured! (I link to you, I don't post your tutorial on the site) Feel free to submit as many kid friendly craft tutorials as you like! http://funfamilycrafts.com/
Posted by: Amanda | 10 August 2011 at 10:52 PM
Now I can now make a wooden necklace like what monks always wear in the monastery.
Posted by: Mens Clothes | 06 September 2011 at 06:30 PM
Awesome post. Each outfit she is now accompanied by carefully chosen accessories. Thanks for sharing this one.
Posted by: http://www.karney.co.il | 13 October 2011 at 12:34 AM
Its sounds like awesome. Looking too cute with much more adorable. Wearing this makes much beautiful. It’s been a very cute ornament. Kids will love it much. It’s looks much traditional too. Grab this.
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