DIY: Fall Jewelry Knockoffs

I was scouting online and in mags for some pieces to add to my jewelry collection for fall. The pieces were awesome but not within my budget. Therefore, instead of a deep sigh and wishful thinking, I decided to take matters into my own hands….literally! Here are 3 very easy (I’m serious) and cheap jewelry DIYS. Modify and customize these to your liking. Enjoy!

Leather Ring Necklace

{gilesandbrother.com}

{My version}

Materials:

• Leather cord
• Rings
• Jewelry Closure Kit

Method:

The inspiration piece is $225 and is a choker. I made mine for about $5. As I mentioned earlier, customize this DIY to your liking. For example, instead of a choker with gold rings, I wanted a silver necklace.

• First, decide your length and cut cord accordingly.
• Simply thread the leather cord with rings—use smaller rings for a more delicate look or bigger ones for a chunky necklace.
• Decide how you’d like to fasten the necklace. Use a clasp kit or even a knot will work.

Oyster Shell Bracelet

{via Me&RoJewelry.com}
Thanks appliedglamour for finding the pic!

{My version}

Materials:

• Cotton Cord
• Shell Buttons

Method:

This inspiration bracelet cost $140, but mine was around $5. This was the easiest DIY I’ve ever done and the whole process took fewer than 5 minutes.

• Decide how long you’d like your bracelet to be. Snip cord.
• Thread button through cord.
• To close the ends, use this knot with another button.

Morse Code Necklace

{via coattonline.com}

{my version}

Materials:

• Silk cord—I used thread because I had it on hand. Note: the thickness of the cord depends on the size of beads.
• Beads in ball and tube shape
• Morse Code

Method:

This is one my fave! And when I saw that these are originally $36, I knew I had to make my own. 

• First, pick your beads. The thickness of the string, cord, etc. you want to use depends on those.
• Next, plan out what your message—mine spells out “ILY” aka “I love you.” Names, dates, or initials are other ideas—just imagine making a necklace with your crush’s name or initials (as you’re standing there talking to them, secretly proclaiming your infatuation for your crush. Ok, that sounds kinda creepy/stalkerish, but you get the idea). Obviously, you don’t want a quote or something long (unless you’re really into a very, very long necklace!).
• Thread your necklace. I like delicate, teeny things, so my necklace used small beads and thread.
• Use whatever closure you’d like. 

Which one was your favorite? Would you try these DIYs? Have you ever made jewelry before? What message would your Morse Code Necklace say?