The "Bon-Bon necklace"...a tutorial

This summer I designed and created the "Bon-Bon" style necklace...

they are so fun (and easy!) to make!

After receiving dozens of emails requesting a tutorial for them...

I finally have created one!-

just in time for Christmas!...

I think these would make darling little gifts...

Begin by gathering your supplies...
fabrics, for wrapping large wooden beads to form the "Bon-Bons"...

large wooden beads, beads- any color or style- used as spacers,

cord and/or ribbon

(I used vintage seam binding on this tutorial for tying the ends of the Bon-Bon)

cut various fabrics into 4 X 41/2 inch squares

(I chose seven different fabrics just because I like an "odd" number)

measure a piece of cord or ribbon at least twice as long as the

desired finished length of the necklace...

string wooden bead on...

to hold the wooden bead in place...loop cord or ribbon back through bead

pull tight to secure...

for spacer beads, simply knot on each side of the bead...

trim the 4 inch sides of the fabric square with pinking shears...

center bead on square, roll tight around bead...

tie each side to create the "Bon-Bon"...

you can use ribbon, cord, or vintage seam binding as I did...

repeat until desired length...

using other beads in between the "Bon-Bons" as spacers...

Enjoy!

also, stop by sweet (talented!) Kim's blog- the TomKat studio

for a chance to win a "Bon-Bon" necklace!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Many Blessings!