I have Never Done a Jewelry Craft...So Be Gentle!

Do any of you incredibly creative and crafty people suffer from the same ailment that I have?

It's called..."I can SO make that-ITIS." 

I see things and I am convinced I can make not only the exact same way but maybe even better. 

Wow.  Talk about my BIG crafty head.

Here's what happened.  I am in a cute store.  Francesca's.  

Know it?  

It's kinda like poor man's Anthropologie in bite size form. Love. 

Anyway...I adore all the jewelry...funky and fun.  I spotted some earrings that had fabric ruffles on them.  Loved the concept but they were kind of busy looking.  So I was inspired by the idea but wanted to change it around.  No clear vision mind you.  I just wanted ruffles and maybe some fun color. 

But where to begin? 

I did not want to purchase jewelry making stuff since I have no idea what I am doing.

 But the other day, I'm at Walmart and found these inexpensive earrings perfect for my first try.

 So I got to work to give these ultra, blindingly shiny, metal things some personality and flair.

They turned out so cute...until I PUT THEM ON.  

It looked exactly like I spray painted and sewed ruffles to a pair of inexpensive earrings.

In 1984. And kept them.

Stellar.

But how cute would it be as a necklace? 

Oh, I think this actually could work!  

I think I have to rework this a bit.  I have never, ever made a necklace for myself to wear.  I'm just a see, like, and buy it kind of girl. Consider this my bling practice run.

Still...it is fun to be creative and share it with you.  Even if it is a bit of a craft fail I'm going to wear it proud. :)

Do you ever have any funny craftastrophe's?  Tell me I am not alone.:)

Hugs!

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