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17 September 2009

Beautiful Bibs

Today I'm going to tell you about my latest obsession.
They're these fashionable bib necklaces:


Found at Anthropologie

Found at Anthropologie

Found at Anthropologie

Found at Urban Outfitters

I'm falling head over heels in love with these babies! They can really dress up a plain shirt & jeans or a simple cocktail dress. Then I thought, "Why not make one myself?".

Using a bunch of beads from my bag of scrap...

And some fancy buttons I got on sale...

And some felt & a yard of ribbon...

I think it's slowly taking shape!

I sewed on the ribbon to serve as the strap.

Tada! A homemade bib necklace!

Made from simple materials & scrap.

Hope it makes you as happy as it is making me!

32 comments:

  1. Sheila RumneySeptember 17, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Thanks for popping over and saying "Hi"! I am enjoying your blog! Take Care.

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  2. Michael DeSaSeptember 17, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Way cute!!! :)

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  3. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 17, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Good morning Sheila & Katie! Thanks so much for your visit =)

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  4. DolceSeptember 17, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    It's beautiful! How long did it take you to make this?

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  5. Susie - secondhandsusie.blogspot.comSeptember 17, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Oooo you clever thing! Thats gorgeous!

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  6. LisaSeptember 17, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Very creative!! Looks GREAT!

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  7. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 17, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Hello Dolce, Lisa and Sooz! I'm so glad you like my bib necklace =) I think it took me a total of 8 hours to put this all together.

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  8. UnknownSeptember 17, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    i knew i was going to say this "i hate you." when i read the post title.

    i hate you.

    :P

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  9. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 17, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Hi there Tom Tuttle! Why is your comment making me giggle? My reply -- SUPER THANKS!!!

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  10. Good Girls StudioSeptember 17, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    I've had my materials laid out to do this for a month now! What am I waiting for!?! Yours looks great :)

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  11. AmySeptember 17, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Great necklace!
    Thanks for visiting again

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  12. Little LovablesSeptember 17, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    I love them! I have made a couple too and they are so fun! Yours turned out beautiful.

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  13. chicrosesSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    Love these bib necklaces. WOW..you do lovely work. Thanks for commenting on my blog. Sally

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  14. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Hi there Jo! Your compliment means a lot -- especially from someone who makes really lovely necklaces! Can't wait to see your bib necklace!

    Hi Amy, thanks for visiting =)

    Hello Lisa! I'm so glad you like it! Thanks again for featuring my blog on your blog =)

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  15. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Welcome to my blog Sally! Thanks for your very sweet comment =)

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  16. Vintage Fairy Tales RebeckaSeptember 18, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    This is a really great piece of art!
    Thank´s for your sweet comment on my blog!
    Kindest regards
    Rebecka

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  17. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 18, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Hello Rebecka! Thanks for checking out my blog, too =)

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  18. DolceSeptember 18, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    8 hours... This is lenghty but the result is great...

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  19. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 18, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Hi Dolce! I broke it up in 3 days (including shopping for extra materials)...so glad that some elbow grease and squinting (from sewing by hand) pays off in the end =)

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  20. TrishSeptember 18, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Very cool indeed!

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  21. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 18, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Thanks a lot Trish!

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  22. You Are My FaveSeptember 18, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Fantastic! I'm going to give this a try.

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  23. pretty*pink*ratSeptember 19, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    This is beautiful, your work is fabulous! I want to make one now! :)

    Did you spray paint the fancy buttons? Or is that the lighting? They look blue/grey after, but white before?

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  24. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 20, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Thanks Melanie! I can't wait to see the bib necklace you'll be making =)

    Hello PrettyPinkRat! Yes, please make a bib necklace...it's a lot of fun! I didn't paint the buttons -- it's just the lighting (the lighting is inconsistent in my photos...sorry!).
    I only added tiny pearls to jazz up the buttons.
    Thanks for visiting =)

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  25. made sweetSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    this is such a great idea!!!

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  26. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    Thank you my dear Made Sweet!

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  27. Christa WeilSeptember 23, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    LOVE your layouts . . . so clear and elegantly simple. Am a big fan. xx Christa

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  28. Claire Mercado-ObiasSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Hello Christa! Thanks for visiting & for leaving this sweet, sweet note =)

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  29. strawberries and champagneOctober 6, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    I have one of these! They look fab with a plain T-shirt. Fab stuff!!! You are so creative!

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  30. Claire Mercado-ObiasOctober 6, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    Thank you for visiting Strawberries & Champagne! Don't you just love bib necklaces? =)

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  31. Monica AguinagaOctober 21, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    I dieee! love those bib necklaces..this project is lovely...

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  32. Claire Mercado-ObiasOctober 21, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    Hi Monica! Glad you like this :-) Rachel Zoe rocks!

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