t-shirt necklace how-to

i found this project about a year back and have been making these funky, t-shirt necklaces ever since.  i love pashminas and scarves, but they're a little heavy for summer.  these necklaces work great all-year round' and you're guaranteed compliments when you wear one.  they are the perfect casual accessory and add a bit of pizazz to a simple t-shirt & jeans kinda outfit.  plus, they're simple to make...and they're "green".  simply fabulous, if you ask me.

supplies:
t-shirt (preferably one you already own, so you can "recycle" it)
scissors
needle & thread

total time: 15 min

cut t-shirt into strips

stretch the cut loops, reserving the hem of the t-shirt for later

stretched loops (and hem to the left of the picture)

gather loops

bring opposite sides together

tie one end with hem

allow for a 5-6" gap and tie other end with hem

wrap extra hem fabric back around itself

once you reach the end of the hem fabric, stitch it in place to keep it from unraveling

voila!  lovely t-shirt necklace : )

wear with a smile

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my life as a mosaic (what does yours look like?)

awesome "craft" for all of you who have some time to kill.  very fun. 

here are the guidelines to make your very own mosaic.

{i} type your answer to each of the following prompts into flickr search.

{ii} using only the first page, pick an image that catches your eye.

{iii} copy and paste the image url into mosaic maker (change to 3 rows, 3 columns)

questions:

1. your middle name: ascher

2. least favorite food: sardines

3. favorite gemstone: diamond.  i mean come on...diamonds are a girl's best friend...

4. dream car: land rover

5. ideal job: writer

6. fave superhero: spiderman

7. favorite holiday: christmas!!!

8. favorite book: peyton place (you should totally read it.  it's great!)

9. fave animal: olive (my dog baby)

my mosaic...you like?

thanks meg, for introducing me to this fun activity : )

so, if you decide to try this for yourself, leave a link to your mosaic or blog below!

and here is craig's : )

nicely done, babe.  i like it.

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