make something monday :: a knock off necklace

Well I have a confession to make: I don't have a tutorial for you today. In my defense it IS a holiday and I DID make something this weekend but instead of crafting a little tutorial to share I selfishly decided to knock off a necklace I have been coveting for a few weeks. I first spotted it on the amazing Rachel Denbow's pinterest - this is the original:
When I saw it my jaw dropped. I love everything about this necklace and had to try to duplicate it somehow. Last week after teaching a class at the bead store I picked up a sampling of seed beads, some power pro and a few components and then spent a week slowly building this thing here and there when I had time. I am not big on puzzles but it sort of felt like a puzzle, something to keep me busy when I had five or ten minutes to spare. I was actually kind of sad when I finished it. This is how it turned out:
What do you think does it look like the original? I chose a few different colors including gold and pink instead of red and yellow. I think it turned out pretty close - I am excited to wear it out. It isn't exactly baby friendly but maybe I will convince Mr. Gough to take me out on a special date...or maybe I will just wear it to the grocery store...heck if I ever get five minutes by myself I will throw it on and have a party - ha!
Chris did take a couple of pictures of me wearing it this afternoon and he tried to convince me to let him photograph my face for the shot but it just seemed so senior picture - he totally had me laughing...and wow this is a bad angle for my nose :).

Happy Memorial Day I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday however you choose to spend it!

PS. If anybody wants me to write down the pattern and colors of beads I used I am totally willing just not entirely sure anyone else would be interested in stringing hundreds of beads in their spare time. I could be the only crazy lady but lemme know!

UPDATE: HERE IS THE PATTERN!
Posted by Rebekah at 1:24 PM
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38 comments:

  1. {natalie}May 30, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    it is awesome!

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  2. RandiMay 30, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    AMAZING! good job! :)

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  3. reeveMay 30, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I love it! I think I like yours better:)

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  4. RachelDenbowMay 30, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I am dying here! It's such a gorgeous necklace and to know that you recreated one is killing me with excitement! Do I need one of those jewelry trays with U shapes separated (is that what you referenced?) and how much of a small fortune are beads?

    I think I need this to be a 'just for fun' project to distract me from Brett being gone this summer!

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  5. Kristen GoughMay 30, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    i really like the size and length (not to mention the style!) of this necklace. you did a beautiful job on yours, rebekah! (and i'm glad chris insisted on photographing your face--love that smile of yours!)

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  6. ShaunaMay 30, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Wow, I'm impressed! You are amazing. I think I'd lose my mind in all those little beads. ;)

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  7. RebekahMay 30, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Thanks girls for the sweet comments!

    Rachel - I am so excited that you might make one too, thanks for the inspiration it is the perfect little 'just for fun' project!! You totally do not need one of those u shaped boards I was referencing the kind of thread I used - power pro it is special for beading and really strong. The seed beads were around $20 I bought the nice glass ones though I am sure the cheaper ones would work great too. Let me know if you want me to write out the pattern I came up with!

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  8. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    oooooo I love that necklace! Great job :)

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  9. Claire CareyMay 31, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I love this necklace!! And, I love your skirt (or your top?); it's so, so cute.

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  10. AshLaughMay 31, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    that is BEAUTIFUL, I think I like yours better than the original! how did you attach the strands of beads to the components?

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  11. Elena (Running in Heels After Child)May 31, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    So nice, and your skirt looks cute as well.

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  12. annaleaMay 31, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    eeek! how fantastic is this?!?! great job lady. if you write it out for someone, fwd me the pattern, k? someday. . .

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  13. AnnieJune 3, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I would LOVE this pattern!! I might make it a bit shorter, or maybe I wouldn't, I do love me some long necklaces!! So if you make up the pattern send it my way as well!!

    Thanks!

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  14. nancyandalissaJune 3, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    your necklace looks so great! can you tell me what the gold square parts are called? i'd love to make one of my own but i dont know where to find those. thanks so much! (love your blog.)

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  15. RebekahJune 3, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    @nancyandalissa - I think this one is similar to the component I used although the one I bought (from their store) has a hole on either side. You might be able to call and get that version shipped to you

    http://www.fusionbeads.com/shop/product/50695/

    I also recommend the power pro thread...if and when I make up a little pattern I will post it here ok!

    thanks guys for your sweet words!

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  16. Lindsey LaPreesJune 23, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    A little late in responding but Please post a hoe to. I MUST make this!

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  17. Jackie BlankenshipJune 27, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Hello! I found this necklace on Pinterest and I LOVE it and have to make it! Please post a pattern and instructions!! Thanks so much!

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  18. RBJuly 1, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Hi, Rebekah! I came across your site via designsponge. I am having fun looking at your make something Monday posts (besides the stars and stripes banner tutorial) and thought that this would be the perfect gift to give my mom for Christmas. I'd like to see you post a pattern and instructions as well, when you can get to it. I know you're busy.

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  19. Dana CowanJuly 1, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Hi I also found your site via DesignSponge, so glad i did!! Been thinking about jewelry-making for some time now, and am also enamored with this necklace. :) Right up my style alley! Would love to try it out, too, if the chance arises. Thanks for all you do!!

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  20. laceyJuly 3, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    incredible! please post a pattern! i just found your blog, and i am truly madly deeply in love with it. you are one crafty momma!

    humming-right-along.blogspot.com

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  21. bojanaJuly 8, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    beautifull. i like yours better than the original.

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  22. UnknownAugust 9, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Um. Wow. This necklace is amaze.

    I just found you through Pinterest - someone pinned this amazing piece...

    xo
    Erin

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  23. LaurenSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    beautiful!! I would love to buy one but I didn't see it on your etsy page....can you email me if you are selling any? thanks! Laurendavistownsend@gmail.com

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  24. MaggierossettiOctober 1, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Hi there, just found this through Pinterest - It's amazing! I was wondering if I could get the bead patterns? Maggiemaemary@gmail.com
    Thanks!

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  25. TiffanyOctober 26, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    So late in responding but I definitely want to make this~

    Please eamil me the bead pattern if possible and maybe where you found the gold portion to connect it? tiffany.deanda@gmail.com - yours is gorgeous!! Great job!!

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  26. mallorygDecember 7, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I would also love to buy this necklace and can't find it on your etsy website! Please email me if it is possible for purchase! Mallory735@aol.com Thanks!

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  27. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Love this! I found this via pinterest, and I agree - I like this better than the original! Now... where are my seed beads?

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  28. m.January 15, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    You did a great job! I have been pining for that necklace for a long time. I don't think I am skilled enough to make one, but I will seriously pay you to make one for me!

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  29. AnonymousMay 6, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Have just dicovered your blog, so now,if not before, you have a follower in Spain. Congrats for the newborn, he´s very cute. I have followed a thread from Pinterest, you really did a good job with that necklace, like it better than the original one.

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  30. SheliseMay 15, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Hi. I would love to make this. Can you please send me an email of the steps shelise.dwight@gmail.com

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  31. TiaMay 28, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    I have started making jewelry as a hobby and came across this and must say, I have to make this one! So beautiful. Would you mind sending me the pattern and maybe what you used to connect it to the chain? s510222@mail.nwmissouri.edu

    Thanks!!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 4, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Love it, please email me the pattern you used and all the stuff to buy and how many. I love this it's beautiful. sarahcook29@gmail.com

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  33. UnknownMay 15, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    beautiful!

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  34. Nancy RemlingJune 11, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Yours is so much better than the original. I am in awe. :)

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  35. MD Makeup ArtistryOctober 7, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Oh my, this is BEAUTIFUL! Can you please send that pattern my way also? =) mdro21@yahoo.com
    Thanks!

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  36. UaZuriOctober 25, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    I'm in love!!!!! it's very beautiful and classy and awesome!!! I am definitely making ( replicating) this. thanks for the inspiration too xx

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  37. UaZuriOctober 25, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Also I live in England UK, can you tell me the specific name of the finding/components that I would require please as well as the name of of the wire??...I will however ask around for the ones you've mentioned on here. I'm a first time beader so do bare with me thanks x

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  38. VDM PsysJuly 1, 2014 at 1:35 AM

    Hello! Fantastic necklace! Congratulations! I would like to try to make it too! Could you share the pattern and list of components with me please?

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