The no-sew t-shirt necklace project I did recently went so well, I was inspired to keep the crafting going. This week, I attempted a chunky pearl necklace, as inspired by Erica Domesek of P.S. I Made This. (That girl has the BEST ideas.)

I started with a string of junk store pearls that I've had kicking around for the past ten years.

I looped the pearls around three times.

I tied off the loops with cotton ribbon (from DeSerres). One piece of ribbon per side,  leaving long bits loose to create the tie-closure.

That's it! You too can upcycle an outdated piece like this. And you don't have to use pearls. Any long string of beads (in any colour) will do. Easy peasy.

For me, the best thing about this necklace (and the t-shirt necklace I made a couple of weeks ago) is that neither contains metal. I have a contact allergy to nickel and as a result, I can't wear most costume jewellery. I can't even wear a watch (because even the most expensive ones with gold or titanium bands tend to have a stainless steel back plate).

This necklace is soft, light and, as I said, the closure is fabric. (You just tie the ribbon off in a bow.)

Finally... a fun necklace I can wear without breaking out in hives. Love it.