I love it when I see something I like, can give it my own twist, and it's not completely complicated. This necklace is one of those things:




I saw this necklace on Old Navy's site, and while it's not the same, it did give me the inspiration for my version:

To make one, you just need a few things:

• 9 strips of fabric, cut to desired length and width; my strips were 25" long by 1/2" wide.
• wooden beads (mine are from the dollar store)
• string
• hot glue or needle and thread

Simple stuff, right?  Start by cutting out your fabric strips...





...and braid them up.  Nine strips = three braids.  Probably didn't need to clarify that.  Oh well. :)  Once they're braided, take your string and tie the ends on one side together, and trim off the excess fabric.





Now string on your beads.  My string was about 24" long, which gave enough excess for tying the ends.





Once your beads are strung, tie the ends like the other side.





To cover up those knots and ends, wrap a small piece of leftover fabric around the ends and either hot glue it in place, or sew it with needle and thread.




That was pretty easy, right?  My favorite thing about this necklace is that you can spin it around and wear it whichever way you feel like.



Braids in front:







Beads in front:







Maybe feeling a little undecided? Hahaha :)