A super simple DIY.
You'll need approximately 1" wood beads, leather cord, olive oil (optional), and
scissors.
I think you can just about figure this out with no explanation but here's what I did.
String beads onto cord and loop the ends to make a simple, crossover knot. Pull as
tight as possible and double knot.
I left a loop at the top to give the option of hanging. Use individually or together.
The olive oil is to finish the beads, if you'd like. I rubbed the middle ring of
beads with olive oil to give them a slightly richer color.
Cute and crafty! What's the olive oil for?
ReplyDeletetotally loving this idea. I was thinking it could be possible to just do one continuous ring?
ReplyDeleteChelsea-
ReplyDeleteI had thought about that but this gives you more bang for your buck, plus, I couldn't figure out how to do that. If the holes in the beads were bigger or if I used thinner cord so that I could weave back through the beads more than once, it might work.
Katie-
ReplyDeleteI updated the post, thank you for pointing that out. It was used to finish some of the beads.
those are adorable...you're right, they're ultra simple and they look awesome.
ReplyDeleteUmm, so simple. so pretty! lovely! xo
ReplyDeleteTrivets! I can't get enough of them. I already have too many or else I'd seriously consider getting these.
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ReplyDeleteOhhh!! What a fun and creative project!! Amazing!!
ReplyDeleteSimple and functional, lovely craft! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Might as well make some as christmas presents...
ReplyDeleteThis might be a silly question, but are all the circles tied together or do they stay separate. I think this would be pretty if they beads were dyed (ala martha stewart)
ReplyDeleteMeg-the individual circles are not tied together but that is an option. I thought about making it like that, one solid circle of beads, but couldn't figure out how it might work.
ReplyDeleteHope that helps!
Wow. Simple and beautiful. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLeigha
How lovely! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the trivets. Could you please tell me where you purchased your leather for them? Thanks.
ReplyDeletei love this. thank you <3
ReplyDeleteAnonymous
ReplyDeleteI just bought the leather cord at a craft store.