DIY – Anthropologie Inspired Flag Bunting Necklace
08th
2010
I absolutely love this necklace, but with the $70 price tag I was like, ummmmmm… let me try.
(What can I say? I be cheap.)
Mine didn’t turn out exactly the same as the Anthropologie version, but I’m pretty happy with it! I plan on experimenting with some other different color combinations and making a few more necklaces, but here is my first version:
Supplies:
- leather scraps (I found mine on clearance at the fabric store, but you could just as easily cut up an old purse or jacket or… pants? hee)
- acrylic paint & paintbrush
- necklace chain & jump rings
- thin ribbon
- scissors
- a thick needle
Cut out several triangles from your leather. I ended up using 9 for this necklace.
This part was definitely an experiment. Being that I was using only supplies I had on hand at home & was trying to make this as cheap of a project as possible, acrylic paint was my only option. I’m no expert on paint, but I’m sure there’s another type that will last longer and hold up better. For now though, this works.
I poked teeny little holes in the flags with a needle, looped the jump rings through, and linked them all together side by side. About halfway through this process I thought to myself, “AHHH. Why didn’t I just glue this to the chain?”. It would’ve been a lot easier to assemble it that way, but I am no quitter. No siree.
(But I really, really wanted to.)
Attach the necklace chain to both ends of the linked flags. Tie a sweet little ribbon to the chain and call it a day… you’re done, sista.
The total cost for this knock-off necklace was about $5, since the only thing I purchased was the leather. Not too shabby!
adorable!
on November 8th, 2010 at 10:18 am
I like your version better than the Anthro one!!! I’m totally going to try this. Thanks for the tutorial!
on November 8th, 2010 at 4:21 am
very cute!..i may have to try to make one :)
on November 8th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Morgan! I want one! Will you message me if you’re willing to sell one? Love, love, love!
on November 8th, 2010 at 4:49 am
You should check out this site, she’s always doing Anthropologie necklace tutorials. The latest one she has on there is my favorite and makes me want to learn how to sew even more than I already do right now.
http://www.flamingotoes.com/
on November 8th, 2010 at 5:08 am
So cute! Thanks so much for sharing, I can’t wait to give this one a try!
on November 8th, 2010 at 5:09 am
Also, could you mod podge fabric or paper onto your leather pieces to create a different look for the flags? just a thought…
on November 8th, 2010 at 5:10 am
Very cute! I wish I was this crafty. I would have most likely glued something or painted something that shouldn’t and given up. :P
on November 8th, 2010 at 6:41 am
So cute! I’d definitely buy one if you posted them in your shop :)
on November 8th, 2010 at 8:05 am
I think it turned out just as cute, maybe even cuter because you made it! Werk it!
xo
Katy
on November 8th, 2010 at 8:06 am
I like how yours has more space between the flaggies :) Lub it!
on November 8th, 2010 at 8:12 am
I actually do have a pair of black pleather legging-like pants… hehe… bought them on ebay for 99 cents from a seller who was selling a bunch of victoria’s secret London Jeans and got free shipping… wore them for halloween last year as part of my rocker costume… toyed with the idea of making them into maternity pants just because the idea of a pair of pleather legging maternity pants gave me a massive case of the giggles, but sadly, I never did it….
on November 8th, 2010 at 9:31 am
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on November 8th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Lovvvve thisssss. Way to get crafty!
on November 8th, 2010 at 10:17 am
I think there is a special acrylic based leather paint that you are supposed to use along with some special prep solution that helps the leather absorb the paint. In any case your version is cute and by the time the paint wears off you’ll probably be ready for another Anthro DIY, right? ;)
on November 8th, 2010 at 10:22 am
cute! Looks just like the real thing.
I think its better that you did clasp them onto the necklace instead of using glue, looks more authentic :-)
and if the paint wears off it can look a little vintage :-)
on November 8th, 2010 at 10:30 am
veddy cute!
on November 8th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Awesome! You do such a great job at copying Anthropologie necklaces. It inspires me to do it, too.
on November 8th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Yeah, I would buy this from you. But, no, I won’t make it. I’m not crafty! Also I refuse to cut up my leather pants. Wait… what?
on November 8th, 2010 at 11:53 am
yours is so cute! nicely done :)
on November 8th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Very cute!!!!
on November 8th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
you are so freakin’ talented. I love it! I might have to try this but i’m sure mine will be nowhere near as cute as yours :)
on November 8th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
I love a good Morgan tutorial! Mmmmmmwah! xx
on November 8th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Awesome feature! I had to share with the World to:
http://paperliliesfrenchtoast.blogspot.com/2010/11/if-anthropology-can-do-it.html
Love reading you and I make sure not to have hot coffee in my mouth before reading your posts. ;)
on November 9th, 2010 at 8:14 am
If this is your level of creativity with pregnancy brain, I can’t imagine what you come up with on a good day! :)
on November 9th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
that is so cool! how interesting, have not seen that before. You look great in pink by the way!
on November 10th, 2010 at 1:45 am
Very cute! You’re so creative. and, sorry if this is weird, but your pregnancy rack looks great. haha.
on November 12th, 2010 at 10:59 am
You’re so artful! This necklace looks perfect for a party! I will try to make something like this, I looks pretty easy=) Thanks for posting this tutorial!
on November 13th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Love love love this! btw, what is the font that is displayed in the first picture that says “the inspiration”?
on November 19th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Thank you, everyone! I’m glad you all like it.
Zoua, that font is called DJ Fancy. :)
on November 21st, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Fantastic. Looks just as good as the inspiration.
on December 1st, 2010 at 6:50 am
I found your necklace on One Pretty Thing. It’s beautiful. Well done!
on December 8th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
TOO cute! I would love to see this with different fabric swatches – I wonder if you starch them (iron and starch) if they would stay stiff enough? What a great re-do girl!
on December 8th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Well done, like your version better. …..and the price tag!
on December 10th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
you’re really pretty. cute necklace
on December 16th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Having a serious ‘wish I had thought of this first’ moment. Super duper cute and clever. I blogged about it today and think I will try making my own soon.
on May 3rd, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Thanks for the hint. I found it much easier to cut diamond-shaped pieces and fold them over an eyepin, no hole-making, loops are ready in the pin and the flag becomes sturdier and won’t turn or roll around the edges. Will post pics of mine in my blog soon!
on June 4th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Here it is: http://kaksikaunista.blogspot.com/2011/06/viiriviiraus.html
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on June 13th, 2011 at 10:07 am
I love this project I think I may try it with Polymer Clay and mix up the colors a bit :) Thanks for the great post !
Rebecca
on June 14th, 2011 at 5:02 am
This DIY necklace is amazing, and I can’t even tell the different between it and the original! Amazing job!
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on January 28th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
hi! LOVE LOVE LOVE this. Can you please tell me, how is the necklace holding up with the paint you used? Thanks!
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on March 8th, 2012 at 7:03 am
That’s is so cute…definitely copy…just found your blog…and it’s truly amazing and inspiring…thanks for the tutorial!
on April 6th, 2012 at 1:51 am
Love this tutorial! Do you remember the name of the font you used to write “the inspiration” on the first picture?
on May 9th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Thank you, Angela! I believe that font is DJ Fancy…
on May 9th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
so adorable!!
I linked to your tutorial on my blog – thanks for sharing!
doro K.
on June 1st, 2012 at 12:59 pm
I love love love this :-D I have featured you on my blog this week: http://emilysummers-designer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/diy-saturday-jewellery-edition.html
Thanks for sharing your fab idea!
Emily
emilysummers-designer.blogspot.co.uk
on June 17th, 2012 at 9:26 am