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Easy Ombre Earrings from Happy Go Lucky

I just got back from my mini vacation with my kids, and I’m exhausted! We had so much fun visiting family and splashing around at the water park, but I’m ready to get back to normal! Luckily my sweet mother-in-law volunteered to keep the boys for a few extra days during their spring break so I could come home and catch up on things… mostly blog work and laundry! So while I’m waist-deep in dirty clothes, I’ll let my sweet friend, Kara, from Happy Go Lucky share a fun project with you today! I’ll be back on Friday with a new post : )

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Hi everyone!

My name is Kara, and I’m so excited to be a guest on Love Grows Wild. I blog over at Happy Go Lucky where I share fun, easy and inexpensive craft projects.

One of my favorite things to make is jewelry.

Easy Ombre Earrings Tutorial from Happy Go Lucky for Love Grows Wild #tutorial #diy #jewelry #ombre

Today we are going to make these easy ombre earrings.

Easy Ombre Earrings Tutorial from Happy Go Lucky for Love Grows Wild #tutorial #diy #jewelry #ombre

Purple is my favorite color so when I found these ombre beads at AC Moore I couldn’t wait to get home and make something out of them.

All you need to make your own ombre earrings are:

3 different colored teardrop beads

chain

jump rings

earring hooks

round nose pliers

headpins or wire

Easy Ombre Earrings Tutorial from Happy Go Lucky for Love Grows Wild #tutorial #diy #jewelry #ombre

Step 1:  Add jump rings to each bead.  Use headpins to create loops on larger beads.

Step 2:  Separate your chain so you have two pieces with 5 links.

Step 3:  Add earring hooks to one end of the chain

Step 4:  Add two light beads to the first link of the chain right under the earring hook.  Add two more light beads to the second link.

Step 5:  Continue adding two beads to each link until you have your desired length.  Then add the darkest bead to the last link (you will have 3 beads on the last link).

Step 6:  Put on your new earrings and admire yourself in the mirror (because that is what you will want to do).

So what do you think?

Simple enough!  Trust me – if I can do it, you can definitely do it!!

I would love for you to come visit me over at Happy Go Lucky and say “hi”!

Happy Go Lucky

Thanks Liz for having me as your guest today.  It’s been a blast.

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How gorgeous are those earrings? I want Kara to make me a pair!! I’ve never tried making any jewelry, but she makes it seem so simple! Thanks so much to Kara for sharing this with us and hanging out at Love Grows Wild today! {HUGS} 
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  1. Rachel O. says: April 4, 2013 at 3:15 am

    Those are so lovely!! The color is just beautiful.

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  2. DesignedByBH says: April 4, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    I love these! I make some jewelry, but I’ve never made earrings before–I think I could do it, though…
    Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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  3. Lauren says: April 5, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    These are beautiful! I haven’t made earrings in ages – definitely need to pick up these supplies and make some to match my favorite outfits for spring and summer!

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  4. Gail says: April 5, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    Oh, I love this! The purple hues are very pretty! From someone who loves purple, I’m your newest follower – come and visit me sometime! Gail@Purple Hues and Me.

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  5. HandJ Cobb says: April 5, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    LOVE this! Those earrings are gorgeous! I pinned this and will be making some myself!

    http://www.domesticblisssquared.com

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  6. Kady says: April 6, 2013 at 12:42 am

    I am a jewelry maker myself and these are great! http://tatertotsandjello.com/2013/04/weekend-wrap-up-party-and-cut-it-out-frames-giveaway.html

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  7. TidyMom says: April 6, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    my girls would love these (me too!!)

    Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2013/top-14-diy-projects-to-make/

    Have a fabulous weekend!

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  8. Amanda says: April 9, 2013 at 2:08 am

    These are so cute! I’m really digging the whole ombre thing right now, and these fit the bill perfectly!

    I would love it if you would link up at Martha Mondays, open now through Wednesday night!

    http://www.watchoutmartha.net/2013/04/martha-mondays-link-up-party-48.html

    ~Amanda
    http://www.watchoutmartha.net

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  9. Jocelyn says: April 9, 2013 at 3:12 am

    Those are way too cute!! I love the ombre look!! Ok, we need to add a jewelry making day to our list…I have tons of that stuff in my closet that we could play with!!!

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  10. Mandy Beyeler says: April 11, 2013 at 2:52 am

    Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts – you were featured today!
    –Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

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  11. Rachel (Lines Across) says: April 14, 2013 at 2:08 am

    Kara, I love how these turned out! These earrings are just my style (and I love making jewelry). Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday. (P.S. Liz, I really love your blog design and colors!)

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  12. Charlene@APinchofJoy says: April 14, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Kara — these are beautiful earrings and you make it sound so easy!

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  13. imsteelefullofscrap says: April 15, 2013 at 10:30 am

    Beautiful earrings love them newbie here from Ohio

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  14. Y Van says: January 6, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    Thanks for sharing

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Liz Fourez started Love Grows Wild in 2012 with a passion for interior design and homemaking and a dream to help others create a home they love.  From simple project tutorials, to holiday and entertaining ideas, to her journey renovating a 1940’s farmhouse, Liz demonstrates how to create a beautiful and inviting home with a handmade touch. She turned her signature cozy, neutral style into a best-selling book in 2016 and continues to inspire readers with her captivating photography and easy decorating ideas. Read more about Liz > > > >

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