So it has been craft week @ sealaura industries. I made my own
beachy blingy bib necklace.
My inspiration : the sea, I wanted to use colors and items that reminded me of the sea.So how did I do it???
I invested in two pieces of felt for for about a quarter each and then I just began piling on the bling. I suggest cutting two same sized patterns and then adding on your embellishments. I used FABRI-TAC fabric glue for the whole project and it worked great.
I tried really hard not to buy anything and glued pins, old earrings, sequins, shells, pewter charms, buttons, everything but the kitchen sink and this is my result!!

I think this necklace will be perfect over a white tee. It is very over the top but I dig it. I found it very therapeutic to work on this puppy, I usually like instant gratification projects and if you don't mind me saying, I was quite impressed with my patience and determination on this one. YAY!!!! I worked slowly over the weekend and glued pieces as I found them digging in the sealaura vault. For some bare spots I covered the area with glue and then threw on some white seed beads. I think it came out pretty cool. Then after gluing all the jewels I glued two pieces of grosgrain ribbon to the back (for ties) and then covered the back with another layer of felt. Remember : when you draw your template make sure to make two.
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 Dahlings, This project can come together in 10 minutes or two days, depending on how detailed you want it to be and on the size of your jewels and embellishments. I liked walking away from it and coming back to add to my collage of sorts.

I know these instructions are kinda all over the map but that's how we roll over @sealaura industries. We are all over the map, but it's fun most of the time!! I hope despite the crazy instructions, you give it a go!

In case you need more inspiration, I found this great blog called Pom Pom Emporium that also had a Bib necklace DIY. This blogger is kind enough to share a PDF file for the bib pattern.