the necklace.

awww... aren't we cute?

I have had bunches of questions about the necklace,
the ginormous, random, rainbow of awesome necklace,
so I thought I would give you a run down of how you could make one.

Not a tutorial...
because I used a bunch of different tutorials to make it.

so here we go:
Here is the pretty.
Here is the piece by piece details on the pretty:


1.  Pom pom fringe from Christopher Pines.
2.  Pretty. Luxe. Grown Up Flower
3.  Covered button.
4. & 5.  Burnt edge posies.
6. & 7.  Velvet flower embellishments from Christopher Pines.
8. & 9.  Frayed rosettes.
10.  Yo-yo with a covered button.
11. Vintage daisy pin from Etsy.
12.  Pretty. Messy. Grown Up Flower

I made/collected each piece and then moved them around and around until I liked the arrangement.  Then one by one I hot glued them onto a piece of felt.  Then I trimmed the extra felt, glued on the pom-pom fringe and hand sewed a necklace clasp.

It is crazy.
It is giant.
It makes me happy.

I'd love to see what jumble of fun you could come up with.



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38 Comments

  1. Nicole MFebruary 3, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    you are so cute, with a darn good eye for color!!! Lord, let me not covet Julie's skill, amen. :)

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  2. emily hopeFebruary 3, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    so stinkin' creative. love. as usual.

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  3. LindsayFebruary 3, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Oh, yay! This necklace makes me happy! It is gorgeous!

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  4. MeredithFebruary 3, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    So, I've been perusing your site all day long. I've been following you for awhile actually, but for some reason since your stinkin' cute photo shoot, I have not been able to put my finger on why I LOVE your blog so much. I think I figured it out. I've always thought I had a hodgepodge of ideas when it comes to colors, but because of fear I have always stayed pretty basic and simple. I found out through your blog that I need to break outside my comfort zone because I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your mix and match fabrics, colors and textures. It just makes me happy. So, really, the reason I visit your blog is because of that, it makes me happy! :) Thanks! (oh and it also gets my creative wheels turning!!)

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  5. Laura HookerFebruary 3, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    HOW LOVELY! What a gorgeous family~

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  6. JillFebruary 3, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    It is INCREDIBLE!!!! (just like YOU!)
    those have got to be THE MOST awesome family pictures- EVER!!!!!!- wanna bring that bed to TN.????
    Blessings!
    Jill

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  7. Heidi Jo the ArtistFebruary 3, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    Awesome necklace! I love collage and actually consider myself a collage artist. I have been meaning to make a collage necklace with some super cool vintage pins I bought, but still haven't gotten it done...there is a necklace on Etsy that inspired me, yours now too!

    I'm on my hubby's Mac (sorry so NOT a fan of Mac's, going through right click withdraw), still waiting on a computer part. :( But I will have to give you the link of the necklace I love on Etsy once I get my computer back up and running.

    Going to go check out the rest of your photos now! ;)

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  8. Heidi Jo the ArtistFebruary 3, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    P.S. Love the grown up pin you made! I've been meaning to order some messy flower pins from you for gifts and well to tell you the truth...ME, ME, ME! But now I'm going to wait...let me know when you have some of those super beautiful grown up pins in your shop. Would love something in purple if you ever let anything that color come into your craft room that is...he he ;)

    Ok, now I'm really off to see those awesome photos of your family by Drew! ;)

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  9. Christy @ MCH PHOTOGRAPHYFebruary 3, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    You made that it's awesome!
    You have mad sewing skills girl!

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  10. AuroraFebruary 3, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Super cute! I'm going to have to try and make me one! :)

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  11. amberFebruary 3, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    It is so beautiful and funky and fun! I wish I had the guts to try it! Your pictures are simply gorgeous!

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  12. TashaFebruary 3, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    That is fabulous. Seriously.

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  13. ShylaFebruary 3, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    You are sickening - and i mean that in the best way possible! I love love creating things and this is soon to be at the top of my never ending list! Beautiful!
    I have been reading your blog since your scarf along and I really enjoy it! Feel free to stop in and say hello anytime! Have a great and blessed day!

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  14. DinaFebruary 3, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    Your creative mind is flippin' amazing! You always go outside the box .... inspiring! Love it all ... the outfits, the bed, the jacket, the hair accessories, the NECKLACE, everything ... love,love,love it all!

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  15. Heather @ Life Made LovelyFebruary 3, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    I love how crafty you are! That necklace is so awesome and I can't believe how simple (once you had all of the amazing supplies) it was for you to put it together. Love it!

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  16. mylittlegemsFebruary 3, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Hi,
    I just love everything on your blog- and the photos of your girls are beautiful! Thanks for linkin' my burlap magnets ;) You inspire me :) sending you love- Sharla

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  17. KatieFebruary 3, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    This is so amazing...great job Julie! :)

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  18. Staci DanfordFebruary 3, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    That is just the darn cutest thing I think I have seen in so long I gasp right out loud in my living room. WHAT a fabulous creation!!! You need a metal, or award, or something incredible.. LOVE it.
    Staci

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  19. JenFebruary 3, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    I love the pictures! The colors are amazing.... it almost looks like one of those pictures that comes in the frame from the store, that you don't want to change out. thanks for sharing!

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  20. Brandy @ The Moody FashionistaFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:11 PM

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  21. Brandy @ The Moody FashionistaFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Love, love, love the necklace! Your eye for color makes me happy :o)

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  22. Heather @ Glitter and GlossFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    I love Shyla's "you're sickening, but in the best way possible" comment because it is so true.

    My friend, please come to Nor Cal for a holla weekend/crafting party. Puh-lease!

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  23. meg duerksenFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    it's SO YOU!!!!!
    i love it.

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  24. DavineFebruary 4, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    Very interesting necklace. That is such a beautiful family photo.

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  25. JennyFebruary 4, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    That is so cute.

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  26. jen christiansFebruary 4, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    First... one of the best family pictures EVER! Second...maybe I am slow to notice, but LOVE the new blog look... THIRD... I need to know where you sent your quilt to be finished...

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  27. NancyFebruary 4, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    When I drooled over these shots last week, seriously, I drooled. all over my coffee, computer, etc.
    I thought that was the cutest necklace. I would have bet my $5 in my wallet on the fact it was from Anthropologie. Very happy. Darling.

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  28. MeredithFebruary 4, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    WOO-HOO! Thanks for the pictures and links...you are just SO creative! Have a great day!

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  29. monicaFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    this is AMAZING? how had i not found your blog before?

    so glad i stumbled upon it...because now you have a new follower!

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  30. Beki - TheRustedChainFebruary 4, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    Love it!

    Except for the pom-poms. I'm very anti-pom-pom, which seems to make me anti-crafter... Everyone loves them except me!

    Love the colors. Love the sparkles. Love the frayed edges on your messy flowers. Love the touch of vintage.

    You kind of rock.

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  31. HeatherFebruary 5, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    I have been wanted to add a little something fun to my basic plain t/jeans routine...THIS has got to be it...thanks for sharing!

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  32. ColetteFebruary 5, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    LOVE it!! I just recently came across your blog (thanks to a friend of mine passing it along.) I also, just recently started my first ever blog - where I am doing something new every day in 2010 - you inspire me! Thank you ;)

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  33. RuthFebruary 6, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    i am so in love with this.
    have been meaning to sew up some big necklaces for a while and i think you've given me the kick i needed!
    thanks julie... i don't comment often but i just adore your blog :)

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  34. Marta @ Haus of GirlsFebruary 7, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Number 1. You're a model.
    Number 2. You're TOO much with that CUTE necklace. GET OUT! I want it. Will steal it when I see you next. I am fast. You will never catch my beastly fast self. Thanksomuch.

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    Oh my goodness, you have to realize that you are one of the few women in the world that could make and wear that necklace. I would look like a clown in it but you look awesome! Your creativity is amazing, obviously you have so much fun with it, it shows! Your girls are so lucky to have a mom like you, so fun!

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  36. Infarrantly CreativeFebruary 8, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Oh my heavens. I WANT...I NEED...I MAKE SOON.

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  37. 1 Funky WomanFebruary 18, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Hey I'm your 1201 follower, love your necklace, just amazing. So glad I found you, yea!

    Megan

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  38. Heather @ Glitter and GlossFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    When I'm bored I come to this post just to look at the insane prettiness. Love!!!!!!!!!!

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