Love having fabulous jewelry that makes you smile every time you look in the mirror? So do we, and we also have to admit we love getting compliments on the handmade creations we make and wear. If you are also a fan of handmade jewelry, then you absolutely need to check out these 31 awesome necklaces you can make this weekend. From cool boho looks to modern statement necklaces, easy ideas to make and sell, you are sure to find some fabulous projects to add to your “must make next” list. Check out the easy to follow step by step tutorials to learn how easy it is to make some of these. We love being able to mix and match the tassels, choosing our own colors and know you will, too. Need cheap DIY gift ideas, what could be better than these? Whether you are a jewelry making novice or a more seasoned jewelry crafter looking for some new and inspiring ideas, we have the perfect projects for you here. Happy crafting!
DIY Necklaces
1. Simple DIY Macrame Necklace
When it comes to homemade jewelry making ideas, necklaces are my favorite thing to make and also give as Christmas gifts, just ask any of my friends. This creative DIY boho jewelry idea is my top pick this year for holiday gift giving. An easy to make necklace that is so unique, anyone who see mine always compliments me on it. Simple but awesome, making three more before the holidays s to give to my sisters and daughter. Check out the tutorial for step by step instructions.
2. DIY Wood Copper Necklace
Do you love diy necklaces? This diy wood copper necklace idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the wood copper necklace. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Seekatesew has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
3. DIY Wire Wrapped Stone Necklace
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this diy wire wrapped stone necklace idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Aliceandlois at the link.
4. DIY Jewel Brooch Necklace
This diy jewel brooch necklace idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Lottsandlots to see every step.
5. Ocean Style Chain Link Necklace with Crystal Beads
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Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This ocean style chain link necklace with crystal beads idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Try it yourself with our full recipe tutorial.
6. Tassel Necklace DIY
Tassel Necklace DIY – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Stylebee’s full tutorial for all the details.
7. DIY Seed Bead Necklace
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the seed bead necklace. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Aliceandlois has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
8. DIY Pearl Cluster Necklace
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this diy pearl cluster necklace idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Adventuresofadiymom at the link.
9. Anthropologie Inspired Sheperd Moon Necklace
Give this anthropologie inspired sheperd moon necklace idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Flamingotoes to see every step.
11. DIY Wine Cork Necklace
My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this diy wine cork necklace idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. The complete step by step version is linked above.
12. DIY Seashell Necklace
Ever crave a fun DIY? This diy seashell necklace idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Creativesavingsblog has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
13. Ombre Cluster Necklace DIY
I have always loved fun crafts, and this ombre cluster necklace diy idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Cieradesign at the link.
14. Triple Strand Crystal + Pewter DIY Necklace
This triple strand crystal + pewter diy necklace idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Happyhourprojects to see every step.
15. Wire Wrapped Sea Glass Necklace
Why make it complicated? This wire wrapped sea glass necklace idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the sea glass necklace. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Bostonseaglass for the complete recipe.
17. Drop DIY Pearl Necklace
Here is home decor, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Blog has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
19. Easy DIY Necklace With Freshwater Pearl Pendant
Try this easy diy necklace with freshwater pearl pendant idea next time you’re after fun crafts. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Linkouture to see every step.
22. DIY Neon Quartz Necklace
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Looking for handmade goods that actually works? This diy neon quartz necklace idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
23. DIY Ombre Seed Bead Necklace
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I will admit it, I am obsessed with a fun DIY, and this diy ombre seed bead necklace idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the seed bead necklace. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
24. DIY Crochet Bib Necklace
This diy crochet bib necklace idea is fuss free and delivers on fun crafts. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Inhonorofdesign to see every step.
25. Skeleton Key And Bead Necklace
No need to overthink a clear how-to – this skeleton key and bead necklace idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Feltmagnet for the complete recipe.
26. Quilled Heart Necklace
Quilled Heart Necklace, and it is a good one. Just an easy tutorial, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the quilled heart necklace. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Allthingspaper’s full tutorial for all the details.
27. Ribbon Wrap Chain Necklace
I do not think I will ever get tired of a fun DIY like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Manualidades has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
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28. Mixed Metal Filigree Ball Necklace
Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this mixed metal filigree ball necklace idea covers fun crafts either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Infarrantlycreative at the link.
30. DIY Beaded Statement Necklace
Credit where it is due – Thediydiary really delivers on a fun DIY, this diy beaded statement necklace idea included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Thediydiary for the complete recipe.
31. Multi Strand Beaded Necklace
We go through fun crafts like this quickly at my house, and this multi strand beaded necklace idea is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the strand beaded necklace. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Feltmagnet’s full tutorial for all the details.
32. Single Pearl Necklace
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Craving a clear how-to without much effort? This single pearl necklace idea has you covered. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
