I have been wanting for ages a necklace to remind me of my three little sweet peas. I first fell in love with this Pea in a Pod necklace from Red Envelope right after Charlotte was born, but since Miss Cecily joined the mix after she did, I am glad I didn’t invest in the two-pea version back then!
For this piece here, I used a craft wire set in various metallic colors to create a fun, multi-tone piece. I like how this necklace is an almost impressionistic version of the one I modeled it after. Would you believe that this entire pendant is made using just two pieces of wire?
- When I mention needing to leave a long tail in the first step, I do mean long: probably 18 inches or so. If working with such a long length is too unwieldy for you, try working in smaller sections, twisting each new section at the top of the piece to secure before using it as needed.
- This would be a great technique for making a bird nest pendant, too!
- Not in the market for a new necklace? Try making a charm to adorn a key ring, or use to embellish a frame.
Enjoy!
Amy @ Positively Splendid
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you'll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
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Mama of four, creative enthusiast, craft & DIY blogger. Find me knee-deep in my next project at http://www.PositivelySplendid.com!
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This is so cute! Thanks for sharing…I’ll have to wait til Oct….but then, I might be makin’ a two-pea pod pendant
Too cute! I haven’t tried working with craft wire before, but it seems pretty easy. Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous! I’ve always wondered how these were made. Fantastic tutorial. I love the bird nest pendants so maybe I can make one myself when we are done having kids!
YOu have the cutest ideas! Where do you get them all! I love it!
OK- this would make an EXCELLENT Christmas present for the grandmothers of my three kiddos…GREAT tutorial!
Hi.
Thanks for the tutorial.It looks simple when you show it but I am sure I will mess it up if I try it.
Also ,thanks for leaving a comment on my blog.Very nice of you.:-)
Amy you are so creative! I love the necklace! Thanks for sharing your tutorial!
I gasped when I saw this – amazing amazing amazing!!
I may have to try doing this for my sister and my 8 sisters-in-law (as well as Moms and Grandma) who are mamas, with pods for each of their kiddos. This is just stunning, Amy!!!
I’m a new follower via TAT! I’m loving your blog and your craftiness!
-Sarah
http://www.fortheloveofblogtherapy.com/
what an adorable necklace!!!!! I really want become better at crafting! Thank you so much for your post, you really have a great blog here!
-Ashley-
Oh wow…that is amazing. I would have never thought of that.
New follower in the house from TTA. Would love to hear back from you. Can’t wait to come back here and look around some more!
Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma What’s For Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
oh so cute….i tried my hand at earings with nice bits of pebbles i picked up at the beach and craft wire, but didnt like how it was going, and never touched it again.
now might just change pebble to bead and try this.
thanks
becky
bpbajona(at)maltanet(dot)net
I’m a new follower from Tuesday Tag-Along.
I hope you’ll come check me out at PS Mom Reviews and follow me too!
That is awesome! I am a new follower from TTA. I hope you will check out my blog http://www.livingonloveandcents.blogspot.com While you are there take a look at all the great giveaways! I look forward to reading more from your blog!
I did buy that Red Envelope necklace a few years ago & now that I have 3 will have to make yours since I don;t want to rebuy it (and yours is super cute anyway!)
Very cool, love this, wonder if 5 peas would be too long?
amazingly cute!!!
brilliant, amy! and is this a new blog background? love it
A clever idea and a great tutorial. I have never tried something like this but your directiosn make it seem very doable! Thanks for sharing.
Really beautiful necklace… thanks for the great tutorial! And I LOVE your youngest daughters name…
Clever, and cute…how wonderful! I love this take on pea in the pod!
I love it and you make it look so easy!!!! I featured this on my friday favorites!!
http://lilbitofus.blogspot.com/2010/07/friday-favorites.html
I just LOVE it in red! What a great tutorial. Now I need to go and read the rest of your blog! (Found you on One Pretty Thing.)
Your sweet pea pod pendant is an awesome inspiration! Many thanks for sharing. I would like to feature it at
http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/
Contact me here if you have a concern.
Jane
http://diylessons.org/
Love this, I featured it a while back on my blog and now I’ve finally got round to doing my own! It’s here (but not nearly as pretty as yours!):
http://myhandcraftedhome.blogspot.com/2011/08/couple-of-gifts.html
Great tutorial – I love how you made the pod part with craft wire. I will be featuring and linking to your tutorial in a future blog post so others can come visit!
Pearl
http://www.beadinggem.com