{Simple DIY Leopard Print Earrings}

Hey, y'all!  I love leopard print.  My favorite pair of shoes is my leopard print flats, and I love any excuse to wear a leopard print shirt or accessory.  When I saw leopard print beads at Michaels, I just HAD to have them, and I used them to create these really easy-to-make earrings.  (I originally posted this tutorial at Through the Eyes of the Mrs.)

You need a few simple supplies to create these earrings.

You need headpins, earring hooks, and beads of your choosing.

Lay your beads out in a pattern you like.  I wanted my leopard print beads to be the center of attention, so I paired them with dainty little gold beads.  Then I threaded a headpin through them.

Using pliers, bend the extra length of your head pin to about a ninety-degree angle, and use round nose pliers to create a loop like the one in the photo above.  (If you don't understand my directions, I'm sure you can find a video on Youtube for creating loops.)

Slightly open the loop you created and attach your earring hook.  (I chose to use lever-back earring hooks.)  And that's it.  Seriously, it's that simple.

I have worn these several times, and I've gotten a lot of compliments on them.

I made a bracelet to match following the tutorial for my Green & Gold Bracelet.  The earrings and bracelet make a lovely pair, and they go great with my favorite shoes!  They would also be an inexpensive gift to give for any occasion.