Tassel earrings in bold and bright colours were all the rage in spring/summer and this trend is carrying forward into fall. To update the look for the new season, play around with jewel tones to add richness. If you’re new to the tassel trend don’t fret, fall is a great time to try out this boho trend whether with a fringe purse or these super fun tassel hoop earrings.
Materials You’ll Need
- A pair of hoop earrings (you can even upcycle an old pair)
- 2 different colours of embroidery thread
- 4 beads to match the thread colours
- Scissors
Instructions
Wrap the purple thread over the width of your finger about 25 times. This gave me a smaller tassel but if you want longer tassels then wrap around two fingers. The same goes for the thickness, for a fuller tassel wrap more than 25 times. Carefully take it off your finger to keep the hole in the middle.
String the purple thread loop into the opening of the hoop earring. Cut a small piece of the purple thread and use it to tightly knot the upper part of the threaded loop. Make sure the knot is as close as possible to the hoop earring. Keeping your scissors stiff cut the threaded loop from the opposite end. Make sure the strands are roughly the same length. This will give you one completed tassel.
String in one bead. Make another tassel just as the purple one created before. I made this one in pink but you can choose any colour.
Now you have two completed tassels. Add another bead and make one more tassel in the same way. I alternated the colours but again it’s up to you. Once you’ve completed one tassel earring just make another one in the same way with the other hoop earring. And you’re done!
I made these earrings with 1.5 inch diameter hoops but you could create similar looks with smaller or bigger hoops. It’s also up to you to add more tassels or more beads. Be creative with this basic outline. If you choose to try this simple DIY, tag me @baublestories. I’d love to see what you make!
If you’re more of a bracelet person, I have an easy tutorial for that too!
14 Comments
Brittany
September 20, 2017 at 1:53 PMLove this trend, and I never thought to do it myself! Thanks for sharing <3
Mariam
September 20, 2017 at 2:48 PMYou’re welcome! Yes, this is an easy design that everyone can re-create.
blondedlights
September 20, 2017 at 1:55 PMI love easy diy projects and I have been considering doing jewelry lately too.This was very helpful.
Mariam
September 20, 2017 at 2:49 PMYou’re welcome! I hope this gets you to make jewelry – share your designs by tagging me at @baublestories 🙂
highstreet beauty
September 20, 2017 at 3:33 PMI love this idea! I need to get a pair of hoops now!
Mariam
September 20, 2017 at 10:27 PMHahaha yes! You can also upcycle an old pair of hoop earrings 🙂
Jackie
September 20, 2017 at 10:12 PMThat is really amazing and looks super easy! IKEA furniture is tough haha. Love the colors you chose.
Mariam
September 20, 2017 at 10:27 PMThanks! Hahaha some IKEA furniture is tough but trust me this is easy peasy!
Amber @ xoxo, Am
September 21, 2017 at 4:03 AMThose turned out really cute!!
Mariam
September 22, 2017 at 10:32 PMAwww 🙂 thanks, Amber!
Emma
September 21, 2017 at 9:39 AMThese are beautiful! I’ll definitely try them out!
Mariam
September 22, 2017 at 10:33 PMThat’s awesome! I’d to see what you make, tag @baublestories
Meg - remainingmeg.com
September 21, 2017 at 1:30 PMThese are so adorable! I can’t believe that you made them. I heart tassels.
Mariam
September 22, 2017 at 10:33 PMThanks! I was amazed too haha but that’s how easy they are.