Wednesday, February 2, 2011

DIY... Dollar Store Rope Necklace!

I think it is safe to say that the whole blogging world remembers Dollar Store Crafts diy post last December that involved a couple jump ropes, copper (we will call them rose gold) tubes, caps and magnets. Well I went straight out to the Dollar Tree and picked up my materials but never got around to finishing the project since I had so much going on around the holidays... well I decided those jump ropes had been storing dust long enough and decided today was the day for my nautical necklace to be born...

Materials... two jump ropes (I chose a vibrant purple which the pic doesn't do it justice) from Dollar Tree (obvi $1 each), two copper tubes and caps (65 cents each at Home Depot), two magnets (a pack of 10 for $1.90 at Home Depot), scissors, lighter and hot glue gun

For the tutorial on how to tie a lanyard knot go here... it took me a couple times to figure it out... I was a little slow today... but Samantha has a video posted on the left hand side of the page that takes you step by step...
The chain is completed... I just went until I got to the end of my shorter ropes
Close up of my proud lanyard knot chain (yep I feel like I belong on a boat)
And VOILA!
I am ready for spring and all of the lovely nautical stripes!



Now that I have the hang of the knots... I will be creating many more rope necklaces for my friends to sport in the spring!

** I will probably use jewelry findings on my next rope necklace because the necklace is a bit too heavy to be held by two little magnets. It does connect... but doesn't feel very secure...


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24 comments:

  1. MarianFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Um, amazing!!! Seriously, you are the next Martha Stewart

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  2. AmandaFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    OMG! LOVE IT!!!

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  3. Staley McFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Omg this is too cool!! I am loving all your DIYs! It is seriously making me want to make some cool jewelry!

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  4. Sierra February 2, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    oh wow i am impressed, you did such a great job!! i love the nautical theme too, so excited for spring!!

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  5. this free birdFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I didn't know about that other post (must've been under a rock eating a chocolate or 20. figures).

    Anyway you need to know you have a gift with this stuff. You did a great job!

    xo,
    C

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  6. JessFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Oh my gosh - that is UNREAL!! I LOVE it!!

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  7. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    You are seriously the DIY queen...no joke! Love it girl....xx

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  8. CaraFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Wow I am so impressed! I was skeptical when I spotted the skipping ropes but this is fabulous! What a talent, thank you for sharing
    xo Cara

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  9. ValerieFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    This is SO cool! And how do I not even know about Dollar Store Crafts?? What a fun website. Your necklace looks fabulous.

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  10. Kirsten Nunez (Studs and Pearls)February 3, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Gotta love DSC :) Great job, girl!

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  11. AbiFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I can't believe my eyes. You're telling me that the necklace came from skipping ropes?! Looks so great. I like how you've made a lanyard knot with it.

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  12. Piper JacquelynFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Seriously. You are blowing my mind with this stuff! I can't believe that's a jump rope. It looks great!

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  13. GorJess Fashion For LessFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Great DIY! Love it! The knot seems pretty difficult, but I might have to try this!

    http://gorjessfashionforless.blogspot.com/

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  14. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Ah-mazing!!! Great creativity ;)
    ~Giselle
    http://www.machinewashwarm.blogspot.com

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  15. KateFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Oh wow! That is awesome and so creative!! I would never have ever ever ever thought to make necklace out of jump rope!!

    XO, Katie
    Running on Happiness

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  16. MarieFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Oh my gosh, this is so creative!:D

    ***** Marie *****
    allthingsmarie.com

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  17. Grace (The Stripe)February 3, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    oh wow - i had never seen this before! amazing!!!

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  18. blue mossFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    thats so super great!!
    i am so glad you stopped by today...
    thanks for the b-day wishes.

    i LOVE your blog
    am following,too!!!
    michelle

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  19. SamanthaFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Hey, your necklace looks great! I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial. (The knots were a bit of a trick until you figure it out.)

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  20. nouchalineFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    omg that's so awesome! I need to find jump robes and try this!!!!
    GENIUS :D


    xoxo
    Aline

    http://alienslabyrinth.blogspot.com

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  21. Ashley RaeFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I love this! You are so crafty, my dear!

    --Ashley
    araeofstyle.blogspot.com

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  22. Heather - Dollarstorecrafts.comFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    It looks awesome! I love nautical stuff! Thanks for your sweet intro paragraph. Isn't samantha awesome??

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  23. Heather - Dollarstorecrafts.comFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    p.s. I linked up on the dsc facebook page.

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  24. Hopewell Creek DesignsFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Oh my goodness that is so awesome.I'm going to do this for sure.My son does survival bracelets that use up like 6'of rope so I bet he can help me.Thanks for sharing this!
    Rebecca

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