For August’s DIY Date, we had to play with beads.
And boy, did we!!!
Brynn | MJ | Lisha | Stephanie | Paige | Maria | Erin | May
This DIY date was open to anything having to do with beads. I told all the ladies that they didn’t have to make jewelry…they could make anything, and EVERYTHING! Most of us, including myself made jewelry, haha! Maria was the only brave one, and decorated some beautiful hurricane vases!
And if you remember, the twist to this DIY date was that we had to give these handmade goodies to someone. So check out all these ladies’ lovely blogs to see who they decided to give their DIY’s to.
Miss Brynn took it a step further, and decided to do a giveaway for the braided bracelet she made, so definitely check out her blog for more details…
It’s amazing how generous all of them are…maybe that’s why I heart them all so much.
For my DIY project. I made a necklace.
But instead of stringing the beads along a chain, I strung them on a metal wire so that they hung straight across. A slightly different silhouette. I chose ceramic beads that have the look of wood. Something that could go with a lot of pieces, and can transition between seasons.
And I decided to give my necklace to my friend Anum. I’ve been holding onto a lil’ package for her for months! Eek!! I know! So this lil’ beauty will find it’s way into the box and into Anum’s hands. Hope you like it my friend!
I had lots of fun playing with these beads….so much so, that I want to make more jewelry. I got a lil’ too bead happy at the store and ended up buy a lot more than I was supposed…eep!
I think I’ll do another DIY Date where we use beads, but the catch would be that we can’t make jewelry! hmmm, that would be interesting…what do you think?
Be sure to check out next month’s DIY Date, I’ll be handing it over to Paige for September! You won’t want to miss that one!
Hope you all enjoyed this DIY date!
xo, Louise
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What a wonderful collection! Beads are addictive. Thank you so much for hosting, Louise! Looking forward to seeing what Paige comes up with for next month!
I had a lot of fun with this date!! And it’s always a pleasure hosting! Can’t wait to show u guys the idea that Paige came up with!! XO
Hey lady, so glad we could do this for your birthday! I’m amazed how many of us used wooden beads.
Joy over at Frock Files seems to like what I crafted so I think I’ll send one of my creations over to her for HER birthday. 
XOXO, MJ
Me too!! It was a great way to spend my birthday…crafting with great friends! =) I’m know that Joy will absolutely go gaga for it!! Great idea MJ!! XO
These are so cool! I finally have my post up! I completely forgot to actually write my post, lol!
Thanks for hosting another awesome DIY date! So much fun
~Lisha
They are, aren’t they?!! haha, no worries, glad it’s up now! Thx for diy’ing with us Lisha!! Your cross bracelet is beautiful! XO
Wow, lucky me! Thanks so much Louise! I have to send you your package too that I keep forgetting to post…. hahaha! It’s all good, I know we both lead really busy lives, especially you with your family + the redecorating you’ve been doing!
I can’t wait for the necklace… it looks GORGEOUS! And everyone (once again) did a fantastic job with their DIY projects. I’ve been terrible at keeping up with this, I will try to do one at some point! Haha
You’re welcome lady!! No worries, send it anytime =) So glad you like the necklace! I think you’ll like it more in person! I’ll let you know when I send it! =) XO
Lol — you are so funny. The truth is, I was too afraid to try my hand at jewelry!
Thanks so much for hosting, Louise! This was wonderful! Your necklace came out beautifully.
One day, try the jewelry, it’s fun! Anytime Maria!! I love hosting these dates…even though it’s virtual…always a pleasure! XO
You are so creative, Louise! The wooden beads on the silver chain are perfect together.
Thx Katie! I love the necklace too, maybe I should make one for myself!! hehe XO
Ohmygosh I LOVE your necklace lady, so so cute. I love the beads you picked! I would’ve wanted to keep this one for myself
Thx Erin! I was afraid it’d be too simple, but I love it too!…and lucky for me, I have extra beads & chain =) hehe XO