Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved wearing dangle earrings! Maybe it’s because I grew up in the 80’s when it was cool to wear things like neon hoop earrings that were almost literally as big as your face, but whatever the reason, earrings are one of my favorite accessories. Which works out well at the moment, because dangle earrings are definitely on-trend, especially when they’re on kidney wires!
Kidney wires are the official name for these big loopy silver hooks you’re seeing on earrings everywhere. And they’re my new obsession. I bought several pairs in this style when I was at Charming Charlie’s during BloggyCon, and since then, I’ve made myself a few pairs too, like these fun red ones. Two weeks ago, WholePort generously sent me a package full of goodies, including these Red Crystal Faceted beads, and they just happened to be a perfect match for the red dress I bought from Stitch Fix! So, what’s a girl to do but make earrings?
Here’s a quick how-to in case you want to make your own pair!
You’ll need:
– kidney wires
– 6 red crystal beads, 8 mm, or any other color/style you like
– 6 head pins
– 4 jump rings
– wire cutters and jewelry pliers
Step 1: Place each bead on a head pin and form a wire loop.
Step 2: Put one bead on a jump ring and twist it shut. Repeat for the other earring.
Step 3: Put two bead on another jump ring. Attach it to the jump ring containing one bead. This will cause the top two beads to dangle slightly above the third one. Repeat for the other earring.
Step 4: Thread top jump ring onto kidney wire.
That’s it; easy peasy! And cheap too! You can get 30 of these beads for $1.29! I apologize for the lack of step-by-step photos, but I was in a hurry to make them in time to wear them to my friend Sara’s wedding later in the day! What do you think?
And even though the earrings aren’t visible in this particular photo, I can’t resist showing you my incredibly dapper and well-dressed date! {Well, one of them, anyway}.
If you’re obsessed with the kidney wire dangle earring trend like I am, here’s another tutorial you might like; Dangle Crystal Earrings.
Hugs & Glitter,
Tricia @ The Domestic Fringe says
Those are SO cute! You did an awesome job on them.
~FringeGirl
Adrianne says
Red is your color, girl!
Dianna L. says
I agree with Adrianne – red looks fabulous on you!
Marilyn says
You look fabulous in red….and I love your dapper date!
Nicole Burkholder says
I’m pretty sure you’re speaking another language. Jump ring? Kidney wire? Head pins? Maybe it’s time I learn a little about jewelry making! 🙂
Brooke (DesignedByBH) says
I love these! I like to make jewelry, but I have never made earrings. I think I’m going to have to try now! Pinning and sharing! Thanks for posting this on the Daily Blog Boost today! <3
Jeanie @ create&babble says
I’m with Nicole….I don’t know anything about jewelry making either! But these earrings are really pretty! Maybe I should learn?!?
Marion says
Amy, these are adorable and look so easy too! and your date is a cutie too 🙂 pinning!
Crystal says
I love the red earrings!!! I never go anywhere without earrings and my wedding ring. Earrings are just so fun and look awesome with any outfit. Red is so your color 🙂
Bethany says
So pretty!
Mel says
They’re gorgeous I’m a sucker for dangly earrings
Kadie says
Love the red lipstick! In my book the bigger the earring the better. 😉 Love the dangle.:)
Kallee says
These are gorgeous!