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BrideInCuffs21

10-23-2007, 02:26 PM

I am soooo excited to annouce my DIYing projects of my bridal jewelry and my BMs jewelry... so this is the necklace and earrings...
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So these two items together would have cost close to $500!!! So I got online and got the materials for the necklace and earrings for under $30!!!!

Now my BMs jewelry is going to be graduated pearl necklaces, and drop pearl earrings. The earrings are simple and classy... 1 pearl on a piece of gold chain.. make sense?? Well I ordered... the materials for my jewelry, BMs jewelry, and components for my crystal stems for my bouquet that I am making all for under $65!!! I am so excited... now just the wait for the materials and trying to find time to make them... but don't worry I am going to post pictures!!! I can't wait!!!

WebLady

10-23-2007, 02:31 PM

Very cool :D

PNS777

10-23-2007, 02:51 PM

Those are very neat

Krimangel

10-23-2007, 04:01 PM

Wow That Is Great I Have Love That Set From The First Time You (im Guessing It Was You) Posted It, So Simple And Stunning. Where Did You Wind Up Getting Your Materials From?

SouthernQueenBride

10-23-2007, 04:18 PM

Actually I think it was Nee that posted it first... but I agree, it is BEAUTIFUL!
I can't wait to see your finished product!!

smileyone2002

10-23-2007, 05:14 PM

These are really pretty! Good luck with making them:rassberry:

Measha

10-23-2007, 05:57 PM

Aye, can't wait to see how that works out!

sjk1431

10-23-2007, 06:11 PM

Looks very pretty. :happy:

BrideInCuffs21

10-23-2007, 06:47 PM

I have wanted this set before I came to OW, but wasn't into paying close to $500 for the set. So I came to OW and was looking at DIYers, and then neeb posted it and it got me thinking again about the set. So I went to firemountaingems.com and ordered the supplies for it... granted its not going to be real swarvoski crystals, but I went with glass beads that are very close in resembelance of the swarvoski's and a whole of a lot cheaper for more beads... i'm soooo excited....:whoohoo:

bichonlvr

10-23-2007, 08:35 PM

VERY VERY VERy cute.....

BrideInCuffs21

10-30-2007, 07:06 PM

I am soooo excited to report that I received my package from firemoutain gems for my bridal and BM jewelry!!! I cannot wait to start into making these items... now I just need to get my tools together and get some time put aside for this project... I can't wait...

I will keep the DIYers updated and pictures are to come!!!!:geek:

firespirit

10-30-2007, 07:23 PM

Post pics when you're done! That's going to be gorgeous!

bichonlvr

10-31-2007, 12:10 AM

yes, post pics!!! Can't wait to see them!!!

BrideInCuffs21

11-08-2007, 02:14 PM

OK so I have gotten all my supplies needed for the jewelry so hopefully tonight I can get some time to myself and away from homework to get this started... so excited...

Danielle9608

11-08-2007, 03:04 PM

OK so I have gotten all my supplies needed for the jewelry so hopefully tonight I can get some time to myself and away from homework to get this started... so excited...

YAY! have fun :whoohoo:

exoduslaughin

11-08-2007, 03:18 PM

I can't wait to see how everything turns out! Your necklace and earrings are really pretty!

SouthernQueenBride

11-08-2007, 04:02 PM

Ohhhh ... I can't wait to see how they turn out! They are really gonna be beautiful!

EarlyBird

11-08-2007, 09:06 PM

when i made my girls jewelry i had the most fun-- it was relaxing and i did it for HOURS!!

BrideInCuffs21

11-09-2007, 02:10 AM

firespirit

11-09-2007, 11:02 AM

OK so I am currently working on my BM jewelry.... I am having a problem what is the standard length of necklaces? I do have some plus-size ladies in my party and wanted to just make it easier on me and do them all the same length... would 22inches be too big or how bout 20inches?

I am stuck right now on what to do... ugh...

Now after getting some things started I am going to need to order more and get a couple other materials... does anyone find this when they do their DIY?

I think 15" is the standard for a lot of necklaces and then I've seen 3" extenders for sale. I wouldn't go too much bigger than 20" (maybe even closer to 18" cause you don't want the necklace to be hiding under the dress. And yes I found I needed new material. :D

Amanda&Jason

11-09-2007, 06:14 PM

Personally I think that 15-18 inches is too small. I am plus sized and I know that 18 may be too short for some plus sized woman. Measure their necks. 20 inches might work. I lot of the time find that I need something that I do not have when working with my Swarovski's. Don't get discouraged though, if you continue to make jewelry after your wedding you won't have this problem because you get to know from experience. I love to make jewelry because it take all of 15 minutes to make a new necklace to go with the new shirt that you just bought.

firespirit

11-09-2007, 06:28 PM

Yeah, measureing might be the best idea. I was just thinking that style neclace it's really closer to a choker (I realized that 15" is probably closer to a choker standard). So she'll want to keep in mind that the large crystal drop should be hanging a couple inches above the dress.

ETA: But with the right kind of clasp the necklace can always be shortened and have a tail too. I'm one of those people that likes to wear my necklaces higher, since most of them tend to have the charm that ends up falling right under my tanktop line (if that makes sense), then no one can see it cause it's hidden by my shirt.

Amanda&Jason

11-09-2007, 06:46 PM

ETA: But with the right kind of clasp the necklace can always be shortened and have a tail too. I'm one of those people that likes to wear my necklaces higher, since most of them tend to have the charm that ends up falling right under my tanktop line (if that makes sense), then no one can see it cause it's hidden by my shirt.
Yeah. If she used a lobster claw clasp and added jump rings to the other side then the girls could extend the necklace if they needed to.

BrideInCuffs21

11-10-2007, 03:16 PM

Thanks... I started doing a 17" necklace and got half the pearls on it and realized that well it barely fit my neck, so I think I am going to make it 20" and an extender on it just incase... right now my DIY are stalled due to not thinking through the earring materials... and need to get extenders, and more pearls....

Danielle9608

11-10-2007, 03:45 PM

BrideInCuffs21

11-14-2007, 12:30 AM

Its upsetting my DIY jewelry is put on hold until I get the rest of my materials in... boo hoo....

PerfectTogether08

11-14-2007, 05:55 PM

What website did you get the peices for the jewelry? They are beautiful!!!

Great idea:)

BrideInCuffs21

11-14-2007, 09:41 PM

Those necklaces are from MEG jewelry... I got the materials for the earrings and necklace from firemountaingems.com

EarlyBird

11-16-2007, 02:04 PM

i cant wait to see these.. you might even inspire me to do necklaces for my girls too :)

bichonlvr

11-16-2007, 04:13 PM

I can't wait to see what they look like!

I am starting mine this week! YIKES!!!