I’m very excited about today’s post! I’ve been seeing tassels everywhere from handbags to jewelry.  I decided to make mine using embroidery thread (37 cents at Michaels!!) in multiple colors. I used a gold thread to tie the tassels together for more contrast and a slight shimmer. I loved the way they turned out! Now to find inspiration on how to wear them!!

What you’ll need:

– Embroidery thread in different colors
– Gold Thread
– Scissors
– Ruler
– Piece of cardboard (1″x1″)
– Jump Rings

1. Cut your piece of cardboard to approximately 1 inch x 1 inch. Cut a 12″ piece of thread and set it aside. Then wrap the remaining thread around the piece of cardboard. Use the scissor to cut one end of the wrapped thread.

2. Use the 12″ piece of thread and wrap it around the center of the thread pieces. Tightly double knot it.

3. To thin out the tassel and make the center more bulky, separate some of the inner threads in the middle. Cut off two-thirds of the thread.

4. Fold the outer threads towards the middle to cover the smaller, cut threads. Cut a 12″ piece of gold thread. Tie the gold thread around the tassel. Wrap it around multiple times, and tie it off. Cut off any excess thread. Trim the end of the tassel to make it more even.

5. Add a jump ring to the center thread.

And you’re done! Add to a keychain or make some earrings…get creative!