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Monday, June 6, 2011

Admire? Acquire!: Nautical Color-Block Necklace

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It's pretty clear that I don't feel completely satisfied unless I'm working on something.  And it's usually more than one thing....like tonight......I was spray painting for a photo gallery I'm working on, finishing up 2 new pair of up-cycled heels and finally working on this inspired necklace.  Man!  Why can't I just watch TV!?!?!

Creating Really Awesome Free ThingsPhotobucketSo this necklace--I saw it while just tooling around the inet. I loved the nautical feel of the ropes with the updated color-blocking.   The original price of $60 wasn't OOC or anything, but I knew I could make it the minute I saw it.  Well, a B.Cheniful knockoff version anyway.  :)

"ingredient list"   
white nylon rope--around 16 feet, cut in half.
fabric dye--2 colors of your choice
ribbon of a corresponding color.

Step one.  Dye your ropes according to package instruction.  The kind I used was actually a spray, so I didn't have to do any prep work.  I found it at Hobbit Lobbit for $2.99 a piece.  After you spray on, you air dry and set the dye in the dryer for 20 minutes.  Pretty easy!




 Step two.  Once your ropes are ready to go, fold them up until you have 6 rows of rope.  

Step three.  Place one set of ropes over the other as shown.

Step four.  Pull one side of rope over the other, connecting the ropes together.

Step five.  Knot one side of the rope, then knot the other.

Step six.  Use your ribbon to secure the open ends of each side of the ropes.

Step seven.  Rock it girl!!!!!!   Mmmmm Hmmmm, I said ROCK IT GIRL!!!!!!


So that's that!  I LOVE IT!  I think it turned out awesome and I can't wait to try other color combos--like pink and orange!

THANK YOU for stopping by!

Big (knockoff) Smile,
B.Chen

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29 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    pretty cool! turned out great! and yes, pink and orange will look stunning as well :)

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  2. Sweet FloweretJune 7, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    It's fabulous!
    thanks for linking up to 20 minute tuesday!
    Tina

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  3. the cape on the cornerJune 7, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    wow, that looks amazing! i'll take 2, hehe.

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  4. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    This is pretty darn cool...LOVE it!

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  5. AngelaJune 7, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I like it!
    I think you'll steal the idea, but I will use purple instead of green!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  6. jamieJune 7, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    this rocks! thanks for posting how to do it!

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  7. B.ChenifulJune 7, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    @donatella

    Donatella, thank you so much for the sweet comment and encouragement! You're so awesome!

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  8. B.ChenifulJune 7, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    @Johnnie
    Thanks so much Johnnie! I hope you stop by often! :)

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  9. B.ChenifulJune 7, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    @Sweet Floweret
    Thank you so much!!!! I'm super happy with it :)

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  10. B.ChenifulJune 7, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    @the cape on the corner

    You made my day!!! Thank you sooo much for the encouragement!

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  11. B.ChenifulJune 7, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    @Jessica @ My World - Made By Hand

    Thanks Jessica! :) I plan on visiting you soon!

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  12. B.ChenifulJune 7, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    @Angela

    Hi Angela--that sounds like a perfect color combo! Have fun! :)

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  13. B.ChenifulJune 7, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    @jamie

    Thanks Jamie!!! Let me know if you do one!!! I'd love to see :)

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  14. B.ChenifulJune 7, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    @jamie

    Thanks Jamie!!! Let me know if you do one!!! I'd love to see :)

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  15. The Fall Creek Chicken CoopJune 7, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    what an easy peasy idea! I am so glad you thought of it because I would not have! Thanks for sharing....

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  16. Jen @ My Own RoadJune 8, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Wow this is adorable!! I've never tried dying fabric or other materials before, might just have to give it a go for this project. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Lindsay @ Delighted MommaJune 8, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Ohhhh MY goshh! LOVE LOVE this!! So creative. Just found your blog..lovin it.

    I am your newest follower

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  18. Tricia @ SweeterThanSweetsJune 9, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Great job in it! I can't just sit and watch TV any more either. I guess that's kind of a good thing. =)

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  19. WhitJune 9, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    I am in LOVE. Thank you so much for sharing. I pinned this too. Great job. I found you through a linky party! Come and say hi, enter my giveaway and vote for my picture. Thank you.

    A mommy's life...with a touch of YELLOW
    tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

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  20. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}June 9, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Gorgeous. I love the cool colors of the necklace played against the yellow in the tank...

    Thanks for linking up to Creative Juice!

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  21. LeanneJune 11, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    That is so pretty. Thanks for the tutorial and thanks for linking to the party.

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  22. AprilJune 11, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    So pretty! Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing! ~April @ Wildflowers & Whimsy

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  23. Tracy CrosbyJune 13, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Totally going to try this out! LOVE IT!

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  24. Mindie HiltonJune 14, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I would rock this necklace too!

    I still can't believe our first party had over 300 links. I have a special give away planned for linkers this week.

    Thanks again, hope to see you at Bacon Time this weekend too.

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  25. DivyaJune 15, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    cool...looks so beautiful..btw if you are interested in fabric jewelry I am having a giveaway happening at my blog where I'll be giving away two gorgeous earrings...do come and participate..http://jewelsofsayuri.blogspot.com/2011/06/26-giveaway-is-here.html

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  26. Terri @ A Creative PrincessJune 16, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I love it! Thank you so much for linking up!!

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  27. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}June 17, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    What a cute idea!
    Thank you so much for linking this up to {nifty thrifty sunday} last week!
    Hope to see you again this weekend!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  28. adepejuglowsJune 19, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    This is so stunning and the colour combo is very attractive:)

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  29. Ronnie AndersonJuly 13, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Yep, yep...the orange & pink combo rock!! Thank you!

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