This gorgeous nursing necklace was designed by b5media’s Tammy Powley, author of Jewelry and Beading. I had written about how to make your own nursing necklace, and offered some safety guidelines, but I didn’t have a specific design to share. Tammy was kind enough to provide this lovely design and instructions for beginning beaders. The best part? She estimates the whole do-it-yourself project costs U.S. $20!
Keep in mind that this design is copyrighted, which means it may not be reproduced for sale. If you’d like to make one of your own for personal use or as a gift for a …read more

This morning’s post on making your own nursing necklace is listed among the entries for the Carnival of Creators, hosted by Cyndi at Mazel Tov! Jewelry Treasures. Check out the carnival for posts on all sorts of creative topics including writing, making purses from recycled goods, the performance art “corde lisse” (what?), woodturning and more!

Nursing necklaces serve the dual purpose of giving hip mamas a bit of style while offering a distraction for nurslings who like to explore with their hands while they nurse. (My first daughter liked to give me a “dental exam” with her hand in my mouth; my second has given my hair a tug or two).
Nursing necklaces retail on the web anywhere from $13.50 to $125 plus shipping, but it would be a fun project for a mother or even a mother and her older children to make bead necklaces at home. There are several bead stores on-line. Your local …read more