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Monday, February 4, 2013

May Arts Ribbonista Blog Hop


HI Hoppers.  So who is already on their way though the ribbonista blog hop?
If so you should have come my way from the awesome Karen Baker.
If you just happened on my blog today hop on over to the May Arts ribbon blog.  The girls are doing a week long hop to inspire you with a lot of amazing ribbon Valentines goodness.
Don't forget to comment along the way also.  You could win 4 spools of your choice.

Today I have something for all you fasionistas/ribbonistas out there.
This DIY heart rope knot necklace

 How to tie a heart into rope
(I colored one side of the rope just for the tutorial)
Make a standard knot into the rope with the overlap on the bottom.  Make sure to work on a surface keeping the knot flat and keeping your knots really loose.

 Now you are going to take the right end and weave it under and over the knot going downwards.

Next, using the same end weave the end upwards going under, over, under, over.

 The last step is to gently tighten the knot by pulling the two loose ends.  Working your rope to shape the knot into a heart as you pull.
For the necklace I followed the instructions above but with two string to give it more volume.  Then tied a regular knot in the back to make it a necklace.
Isn't that chic looking?
I think this May Arts 2mm cording is just perfect for this look.  LOVE that it is gold and it's wired which makes it easy to work with.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.  And that you make your own chic knot necklace one day.
Now go get your hop on!  Your next stop today is the fabulous DeeDee Catron.

50 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    This is lovely. Two tones could be fun as well.

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  2. VirginiaFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    so cute! what a great idea!

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  3. Kathy/NorthCarolinaFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    That is really, really cool. Thanks for sharing the how-to!

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  4. Julie Tucker-WolekFebruary 4, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! I love it!!!!

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  5. Sue DFebruary 4, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    How cool--thanks for the instructions--I am going to have to try this.

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  6. TiffanyFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Great idea! I'd probably just end up with a really funny looking knot though! lol

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  7. Beth StelFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    A necklace that my baby can't wreck! I'm inspired!

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  8. Lucy E.February 4, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    What a cute idea! I wonder if a few beads could bed added into for some bling.

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  9. Manhattan MandieFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Gorgeous knot! I wouldn't have thought to use wired ribbon to do this, but I can see how it would work well! TFS!

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  10. jordanbev5@yahoo.comFebruary 4, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Wow! Thank you again, for the inspiring idea! I already own this in another color and will attempt to do this! Thank you for the clever idea, and great tutorial! It really helped having two different colors so I can see how you wove it through the loops! Thanks!!

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  11. Anita BraddockFebruary 4, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    super cool Idea love the knot necklace its Beautiful thanks for sharing and for the chance to win

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  12. Kristie GouletFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    LOVE this!! I have to show this to my daughter who will make tons of these. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. KathyFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    A very cool idea, Lalo! I know my granddaughter will love it when I share this with her!

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  14. JenniferFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    I would totally wear that! Nice work!

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  15. SmokieBlueRoseFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    very cool!

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  16. CFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Beautiful!

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  17. sharon gFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Nice. Especially with a fancy blouse.

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  18. Miriam PrantnerFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Great idea! I love that gold cord!

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  19. Natasha G.P.February 4, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I'm going to keep that knot in mind for my cards, too. I like the look. It could be changed depending on the rope you use.

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  20. JingleFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    This is awesome, Lalo! I love it!

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  21. GigiFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    OMG, this is just perfect. LOVE IT!

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Very elegant

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  23. Rosie SatoFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Great crafting project for my grandaughter.

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  24. ChrisFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Wow great job and looks like something the kids would love to do!~

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  25. WendyFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    I love this as well, Wow you are all so talented. I hope you don't mind me sharing this idea on my Blog. Please let me know if you do at wendyscrafts@live.co.uk :-)

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  26. Lucy NewtonFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    What a fun and trendy idea!!!

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  27. Karen B.February 4, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Oh my word, this is so clever, so chic and so beautiful!!!

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  28. by belleFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Lovely!!

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  29. Emily KeatonFebruary 4, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    A heart knot? That is super cool!

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  30. Nan GFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Wow! Cool knot. Thanks for the tutorial! Have to give this a try.

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  31. Connie L. RileyFebruary 4, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Absolutely amazing. I love the gold cord you used and it is surprising how you made it into a heart! Thanks for the instructions.

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  32. ChrissyFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    Fantastic idea! I love that you used a gold cord so it will go with everything.

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  33. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    wow! how cool! thanks for sharing the how to as well!

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Very striking piece of jewelry. Have to share this idea with my jewelry-making grand-daughter.

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  35. conilFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Wow, I really like what you've done hear. Perfect Valentine's Day gift.

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I love Celtic knots, so this is great! Thanks so much for sharing, I can't wait to try this out!

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  37. CourtFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    This is amazing!!! I love this and can't wait to try it!!!

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  38. mauiquilterFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Wired cording? I need some in every color! Love your necklace and the directions are terrific!

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  39. SandraFebruary 6, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    Very created inspiring! Super pretty!

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  40. Verna AngerhoferFebruary 6, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial. That is a cool idea for a lovely necklace.

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  41. Pat YFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    What a beautiful idea. Those hearts would be great for drapery tie backs.

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  42. Karen L KFebruary 6, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    That is really nice. Something a little different.

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  43. Ashley NewellFebruary 6, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    This is sooooooo cute! I love it! I need one of these!

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  44. JanetFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Oh my gosh!! I've jut got to try this. So different and so pretty! TFS!

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  45. morentin1326February 7, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    that is awesome... I just love the rope and your creation.
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  46. KellyGFebruary 7, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Very cool, love that!

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  47. Sherri PFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    very cool. may have to give this a try

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  48. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)February 7, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Super creative, love the different take on the ribbon.

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  49. TeresaFebruary 7, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    I'm gonna try to make one for my daughter! Thanks for the idea!

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  50. Barbara HFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    This necklace is so chic and such a great idea. Love May Arts ribbons, cords, twine, just everything.

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