Using a necklace to create this thrifted DIY wood bead garland for home decoration.
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BEAD GARLAND FROM A THRIFT STORE NECKLACE
Wood Bead Garland is HOT…HOT…HOT right now in home décor!
You can create your own by purchasing the beads online and making it yourself or you can buy a strand from a small shop owner HERE.
But I march to a different thrifted drum.
I was thinking…..what about all those round beaded necklaces at thrift stores?
While out thrifting, I came upon some except they were $8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Say huh?
I asked the cashier if that particular necklace was special and she said no, the round bead necklaces sell really well there. Well, okay then. If I had to pay that price AND some spray paint, I wouldn’t be saving any money.
I’d give it one more try and then regroup. Maybe these necklaces were also HOT…HOT..HOT right now. Off to the thrift store, just down the street, to see if my plan was going to be foiled. Low and behold, I not only found a necklace for $3 BUT IT WAS ALREADY WOOD.
{Insert Cheering}
Now, to bling out the wood beads……..
Some wood bead garland has tassels, which could be made with leftover yarn like HERE or leftover material (i.e. old shirts), and other beads have tags.
I may still add a tassel, but for now, I just wanted a tag.
|CHECK OUT THIS LEFTOVER SCRAPS NECKLACE|
I already had some kraft paper tags from a yard sale but they were a bit too big so I cut one in a circle …very precisely.
With some small letter stamps, I added my word – HOPE.
A piece of leftover burlap scrap ribbon completed the look and viola.
SALVAGE TIP – KEEP LEFTOVER RIBBON IN A JAR TO USE FOR PROJECTS JUST LIKE THIS.
For $3 I had my thrifted DIY wood bead garland……. that no only rescued an item……. but was an inexpensive alternative for my pocketbook.
I still may try and spray paint another version for a different room. If you spray paint a necklace you have, I would look into this type of paint. Also, look for necklaces that open (have a clasp) so that the bead length is longer if you like. Plus, the bling you add to it, can just be attached to the clasp.
NOTE- Although a lot of the décor wood beds tend to be the natural wood, play around with some color if you like.
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This is a total score! I love it and can’t wait to go thrifting! Thank you for sharing such a clever and simple idea to decorate with.
Julie @ love my simple home
Julie, You are so kind! Thanks so much!!!
A few years ago my grandmother was downsizing and I was lucky enough to receive a bunch of her unused craft supplies that she no longer needed. One of the many items I received was a huge assortment of wood craft beads. I’m talking large beads, small beads, round beads and everything in between. Determined not to let them go to waste I decided to make a simple DIY wood garland, but I didn’t want to make just any wood garland. I wanted to make something a little different, so I added simple jute tassels.
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Lisa, How great is that? I love me some jute!!!
That looks gorgeous Deborah, I love this look. We have tons of those beads in South Africa, maybe I should buy them before the trend takes off here 😉 We’re always a little behind the times, which why I love following blogs like yours. Love the precisely cut circle BTW
Michelle,
You should totally start stocking up 🙂 They seem to be everywhere here. And I’m so glad you like my circle…obviously I’m all about perfection lol
It’s so funny I stumbled upon your post on Facebook- I have been scouring thrift stores for necklaces too…priced the wooden beads at Hobby Lobby the other day and I could not spend 13 on beads…you scored with this one you lucky duck!
Holly, I sure did. But I would def try painting some colored ones.
What a fabulous find! I love the detail on the beads. Makes it so unique!!
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Sam, I have actually seen another bead necklace at a thrift store since too. They are out there and cheap. 🙂
Love love love it! ANd love those stamps in a box!
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The stamps are so fun. I got a set from Ick your Plum I believe. It was awhile ago.
What an awesome score. I’ve been looking for wood beads myself and will be sure to check out the thrift store jewelry counter. Thanks for sharing this with us at the Waste Not Wednesday link party.
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Denise, Thanks so much. And I am looking forward to joining you lovely ladies!
I found myself some beads …thanks for the inspiration.
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Denise, That’s awesome. And way cheaper than the store ones, huh?
I just recently bought a wooden necklace like this but the heaviness and bulkiness of the wood necklaces makes it hard for me to wear since I prefer lightweight jewelries. But I really love the color and the shapes so I made it a decoration and let it lie above my drawer along with my wooden jewelry box and I really love it!
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Katherine, That is awesome. Great minds think alike 🙂