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The holiday season is in full swing and over the next couple of weeks Im looking forward to sharing with you loads of super fun DIY projects which will get you through the party season looking and feeling super chic. Get ready for sequins, rhinestones, paillettes and so much holiday sparkle! First up? A necklace fit for a party queen. Inspired by the amazing Shourouk pieces Ive been seeing everywhere, I had some rhinestones left over from my embellished duffle bag and decided to make my own version. Read on to see how (youll be surprised how easy it is).

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You need: - Some rhinestones, I used Swarovski ones which are gorgeous - A square of transparent PVC - E6000 glue - Chain - A large clasp - Jump rings - Scissors - Beading plyers - A needle and thread - Paper - A pen or pencil
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1. Start by drawing up the template for your necklace.

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2. Cut your template out.

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3. Your template should look like this, or really any shape you want.

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4 . Stick the template to the PVC piece and cut it out.

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5. This is what it should look like.

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6. Lay out your design on the table.

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7. Put some glue on a piece of paper.

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8. Starting at the bottom, put some glue onto the rhinestones using a skewer or toothpick.

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9. Press the rhinestones onto the pvc, working your way upwards and copying the pattern on the table.

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10. This is what it should look like when you are done. Let it dry overnight.

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11. Once it is dry, thread your needle and then fold the top edges of the pvc over to create loops for the chain. Sew it down with one or two stitches and then glue another rhinestone over the top of the stitch to hide it.

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12. Thread two pieces of chain through each plastic loop and then attach the lobster clasps to one side and close the other side of chain with a jump ring.

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This is the perfect piece for a party, worn with a chic outfit of black wrap skirt, simple grey marl or cream tee and killer heels!

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Wearing: DIY Necklace and A Boy Named Sue sweat shirt. (I cant wait to show you the gorgeous holiday video I shot yesterday using this sweater!). Thanks Sam for the photos! Next on my list of transparent projects to tackle? This amazing bag!

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2MUCHBOOTY4 U | November 20, 2012 | Reply so amazing!! cant wait to try it!

KHOLOD ABD ALAZIZ | November 20, 2012 | Reply it is look amazing

LAUREN | November 20, 2012 | Reply This is so clever. I love it! Lauren x Gordon + Gold

DENYSIA YU | November 20, 2012 | Reply Can we just agree that this necklace is amazing! Love it!
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NIMUE | November 20, 2012 | Reply This is such a great idea! But where can you buy transparant pvc? http://lavienmode.blogspot.com

NIETZU | November 20, 2012 | Reply I love this! So simple but beautiful! Thank you for sharing this:) Nietzu nietzu.blogspot.com

UAREFAB | November 20, 2012 | Reply Amazing and beautiful!

*~ GIDDY PRINCESS~ * | November 20, 2012 | Reply Absolutely love this it looks great!

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ANASTASIA JASMIN | November 20, 2012 | Reply Thats a beautiful necklace ! Wauw Im stunned, great work ! Ill definitely try this out myself ! http://fashionramble.com - Fashion Ramble

HAYLIE | November 20, 2012 | Reply This is gorgeous! One of my favorite DIYs by you I think! -Haylie

VEVA | November 20, 2012 | Reply Its amazing! great DIY!! kisses MY WHITE IDEA

GREENIE | November 20, 2012 | Reply

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That is utterly beautiful! Greenie.

LOLLIHEARTS | November 20, 2012 | Reply im a definitely doing this diy! looks like something from h&m http://www.lollihearts.co.uk

ANNIE | November 20, 2012 | Reply so inspired! thank you for this xox

BLOGANDTHECITIES | November 20, 2012 | Reply Love it!!! http://www.blogandthecities.wordpress.com

JOSEPHINE | November 20, 2012 | Reply Would definitely try this one!
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ESRA BAYIRSOKAK | November 20, 2012 | Reply It really is very nice. pvc who could have thought it? http://www.esrabay.blogspot.com

ARANTZA | November 20, 2012 | Reply Great DIY!!

DIANA TEODORO | November 20, 2012 | Reply Wow! It looks amazing. Not like a DIY at all! Well done, once again!;) Love, Diana from http://thegirlwhocouldntbeafashionista.blogspot.ie/

RHODA WONG | November 20, 2012 | Reply great idea! love this look!
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BONNIT-S | November 20, 2012 | Reply beautiful

BRILHO PRATA | November 20, 2012 | Reply amazing! http://brilhoprata.blogspot.pt

CREATIVITY&CHOCOLATE | November 20, 2012 | Reply What an amazing idea! Love it! xx http://www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com

OCTAVIA | November 20, 2012 | Reply Love this neckalce so much! the blue stones look great on the perspex! You might like this DIY to add sequence to your camera strap!
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SIGNE | November 20, 2012 | Reply Wow it looks amazing, Im the worst at diys though :/ -Signe http://amillionmiless.blogspot.dk

EMMA MACDONALD | November 20, 2012 | Reply Oh wow, cant wait to try this! Thank you Bemsy x http://redheadtalkin.blogspot.co.uk

ANONYMOUS | November 20, 2012 | Reply Thank you for sharing! I have been a huge fan of Shourouk jewellery for years (before her brand became main stream;) and I even tryied to recreate her bird necklace (it doesnt look half as good as hers). This one looks less difficult though and absoulutely georgous!!! Definately will try!

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SIENA.STYLE | November 20, 2012 | Reply wow!!! that is amazing piece of jewelry!!! good job! http://sienastyle.blogspot.it/

LAURA ALKSNE | November 20, 2012 | Reply oh my lord!!!!! I think this is the best DIY youve ever made! loooove! Im so running to the shop after work today!

LAURA | November 20, 2012 | Reply your blog is amazing, and your style too,and god this DIY is perfect! would you like to follow each other? Let me know answering on my blog, kisses and congratulations.. youre having a very good job http://gowestyoungcowgirl.blogspot.it/

PIF PAF | November 20, 2012 | Reply Love it!

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MGE DANDIK | November 20, 2012 | Reply this necklace is just so gorgeous!!! i adore your website. i opened a DIY Fashion Blog also but im just so new in DIY.. hope you like it. http://muguettt.blogspot.com

T E L I S H A H | November 20, 2012 | Reply I REALLY LOVE YOUR DIYS! This one is one of the best! Cant imagine that you did it on your own! The necklace looks perfekt < 3 Telishah.de Click!

GLORIOUSLYCHIC | November 20, 2012 | Reply Amazing!! Where did you get your jewels? Ive been on the lookout for pre-set gemstones, but I cant find them anywhere!

EMMA | November 20, 2012 | Reply Where did you buy all of your materials?

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ROCO | November 20, 2012 | Reply Awesome ! xx http://www.soyunachicazara.blogspot.com

EMMA | November 20, 2012 | Reply Where did you buy all of your materials?

CARMEN | November 21, 2012 | Reply This looks amazing, better than any necklace I could imagine buying! xx http://www.clothesandcamera.com

NADJA | November 21, 2012 | Reply really nice idea!! and because the underground is transparent this necklace suits every outfit! great! http://www.violetfleur.com
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IRENE | November 21, 2012 | Reply WOW! i love it!ill do it for sure!:D thanks,darling! http://tobchic.blogspot.com.es/ http://tobchic.blogspot.com.es/

GRACE - STRIPES AND SEQUINS | November 21, 2012 | Reply This is amazing, Geneva nice job!

FTIMA ROMERO | November 21, 2012 | Reply Hi! I have just find your blog and its amazing! I am a DIY lover! http://derretales.blogspot.com.es/

DERRETALES | November 21, 2012 | Reply

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I have just find your blog and its amazing! I am an spanigh DIY lover. http://derretales.blogspot.com.es/

DERRETALES | November 21, 2012 | Reply I have just find your blog and its amazing! I am a DIY lover. http://derretales.blogspot.com.es/

BELLE | November 21, 2012 | Reply LOVELY!! http://www.denbelle.blogspot.be

ULA (BLOG OF ERISED) | November 21, 2012 | Reply Oh wow this looks really great!

VANESSA FERNNDEZ | November 21, 2012 | Reply

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i want to do this one so bad!!!! but where you bought the swaroski pieces?? http://ferneva.blogspot.com

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | November 25, 2012 | Reply Hi there Carol, I got mine locally in Hong Kong, I am trying to find an online retailer and then I do I will let you know!

MARA ESTHER | November 27, 2012 | Reply Yeess, please Geneva, in Spain, at least in my city is almost imposible to find transparent PVC or Swaroski piece

MARA ESTHER | November 27, 2012 | Reply yes please, Geneva, in my city in Spain is almost impossible to find PVC or Swaroski pieces

ANNALISE | November 21, 2012 | Reply Fabulous Pastel Bokeh

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KATIE-ANNA ROSE | November 21, 2012 | Reply wow! i love your blog! so creative and cute! i will defo be trying some of these out! http://katie-annarose.blogspot.co.uk

LA SUITE | November 21, 2012 | Reply Es perfecto Besotes suiteros

MIA MARIONETTE | November 21, 2012 | Reply Wow, this is beautiful, definitely doesnt look homemade! Great to make for a xmas gift!! Thank you so much for sharin http://blog.miamarionette.com/

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | November 25, 2012 | Reply

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Thank you!

CARRIE TEAL | November 21, 2012 | Reply This turned out perfect . Carrie

KELLY TORREZ | November 21, 2012 | Reply This is gorgeous statement piece, I just never know where to find the larger size swarovski. //Birdie Shoots//

ANONYMOUS | November 21, 2012 | Reply So pretty! And for the untalented or squinty eyed among us, drawing up a template and sticking it under the see through stuff as you stick on the rhinestones might make it easier to keep everything symmetrical! xoxo

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | November 25, 2012 | Reply

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Great idea, I was pretty relaxed about the pattern and just added to it as I went but keeping it symmetrical is key to the overall look.

| November 21, 2012 | Reply I love this idea! Ill try to do this necklace! < 3 Natalia, my-crazy-idea.blogspot.com

SUNSHINE & SWIMWEAR | November 21, 2012 | Reply OMG this is fabulous! Love it! http://what2wearwhen.wordpress.com Teesh xx

NADJA | November 21, 2012 | Reply That necklace looks so good on that sweater!:) http://nadjann.blogspot.com

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HARMONY YOUNGS | November 21, 2012 | Reply this is beautiful! love the use of the pvc, well done xx -owmaknee.blogspot.com

BONNIE,CLYDE AND MARNI..... | November 22, 2012 | Reply Amazing necklace!! http://www.bonnieclydemarni.com/

ANNA EVERS | November 22, 2012 | Reply very cool!!! love it! http://www.annaeversplanb.blogspot.com.es/

DENISA | November 22, 2012 | Reply Really, really perfect.. Have a nice day. http://www.fashiondenis.com/

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FLOORTJE VAN COOTEN | November 22, 2012 | Reply Great DIY dear!

LISEN | November 22, 2012 | Reply Really cool! Have to try this

VALEMOOD | November 22, 2012 | Reply Its wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like your post!!! My blog: http://valemood.blogspot.com.es/

VALENTINA DURACINSKY | November 22, 2012 | Reply lovely! Valentina http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/

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FEY | November 22, 2012 | Reply Awesome! Great idea http://theyellowbalconey.com

ANONYMOUS | November 22, 2012 | Reply how thick has the pvc to be?

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | November 25, 2012 | Reply I used 1mm PVC but I think aything between 0.5 and 3 mm would work. xx

CAROL | November 23, 2012 | Reply Hi there! I love this! I was wondering if you could tell me where I would be able to purchase some rhinestones similar to the one you used?! Thank you!!!!!!!

GENEVA VANDERZEIL | November 25, 2012 | Reply Hi there Carol, I got mine locally in Hong Kong, I am trying to find an online
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retailer and then I do I will let you know!

MISS P | November 23, 2012 | Reply This is so amazing! I will definitely use it for Burning Man costumes. Thanks!

BEATRIZ | November 24, 2012 | Reply Que buen DIY, me ha gustado mucho. Acabo de conocer tu blog y me quedo para quedarme Un beso, Beatriz throughmycloset.blogspot.com

LIDA VINNIKOVA | November 25, 2012 | Reply omg its always so simple but chic!) WatchMyBlogHere WatchMyBlogHere WatchMyBlogHere

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ESZTER TAKCS | November 25, 2012 | Reply must have! http://www.lookzfashion.blogspot.com

APRIL FASHIONREPORTS | November 26, 2012 | Reply Cool idea Love your blog Im following you now Hope you can follow back! April http://freakdelafashion.blogspot.com

VOGUE VILLAIN | November 28, 2012 | Reply So pretty! I think this is one of my favorite DIYs you posted Definitely trying this. http://www.voguevillain.com

WLOK | December 10, 2012 | Reply

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This is amazing! I was wondering if you have any recommendations on where I could buy PVC in HK or in Australia?

WLOK | December 10, 2012 | Reply This is an amazing piece! I was wondering if youd know where I can buy PVC in HK or Aust?

ELENA DAIA HORGMO | December 16, 2012 | Reply You are so incredibly talented < 3 I would love to make a necklace as yours xoxo

HACER COLLAR BABERO CON CRISTALES | February 1, 2013 | Reply [...] Este DIY para hacer un collar babero con cristales es del blog apairandasparediy.com. [...]

ELISABETH | February 5, 2013 | Reply Wow! Very pretty! Where did you buy the pvc?

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BATMAN | February 26, 2013 | Reply Wow how cool! Ill try this!

BISOUS NATASHA | March 11, 2013 | Reply Hey, I saw your DIY on fashioncherry blog. I wasnt sure who the DIY was done by I just thought you should know.

JENNY | March 21, 2013 | Reply Hi Geneva, Where in Hong Kong did you get these wonderful rhinestones? I cant wait to get my hands on them to make this amazing necklace!! Thanks a lot

TOP 5 RHINESTONE DIYS M&J BLOG | April 26, 2013 | Reply [...] A Pair and a Spare [...]

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