Washer & Macramé Bracelet this week’s diy is inspired by the twosome bracelet from anthro, the one with flat discs. it is a super simple bracelet to make and it cost me maybe 3 to 5 dollars to make total. full on diy after le-jump. supplies i used: glue, i love 527 glue & use it often. i already had this in my supply box, but i suppose krazy glue or some other type would work just fine. washers. i bought a little box from home depot. i didn’t get the smallest size, which resulted in a chunkier bracelet. there are tiny washers out there if you want a daintier bracelet. waxed cotton cord. i had chocolate brown in my arsenal, but i really love bold colors too. pick whatever size you think would compliment your washers. you only need two strands to fit through the washers, if that helps. hemp, linen, or bamboo cord would work well too. oh, & scissors. Like this: Like Loading...
LEDERSCHLEIFENARMBAND | Maikitten Donnerstag, 3. Juni 2010 Vor ein paar Tagen wurde ich von Les Mads auf wunderbare Lederschleifenarmbänder aufmerksam gemacht und erinnerte mich dunkel an die bunten Lederreste, die sich doch noch irgendwo in den Tiefen meiner Nähschatzkiste verstecken mussten. A couple of days ago I saw these beautiful leather bracelets over at Les Mads and remembered some leather leftovers I had. Zunächst schnitt ich eine etwa 24 cm x 10 cm lange ovale Form aus, die ich in der Mitte mit einem kurzen Stück zu einer Schleife band und mit Alleskleber fixierte (besser hält: Leder- oder Textilkleber). All you need to do to get a nice leather bracelet: - cut an oval piece: 24 cm x 10 cm / 9,5 inch x 4 inch - form a bow with a small band and use some leather glue to fix it - add a press button Für die restlichen bunten Lederstücke fällt mir ja vielleicht auch noch was Nettes ein oder habt ihr Vorschläge, was ich daraus fabrizieren könnte?
DIY - Pink Bead Cuff Bracelet Recently I’ve been infatuated with cubed beads and have ordered a fair few over the last few weeks. I was hoping these pink beads were actually glass like the post claimed it was, unfortunately I think they are most likely plastic – but despite this annoyance I think the project came out quite well and perhaps if more paint scratches off the beads it will give the bracelet a whole different look. Tools: ChainWire CuttersRound Nosed PliersJewellery wire (18/20 gayge)Jump Rings (optional)End ClaspsBeads Tutorial: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. I’ve got another cuff bracelet coming up and I’m hoping to do a few more beads arriving soon in the mail Stay tuned! LOve <3
Nest of Posies: woven chain-chain-chain bracelet As you all have probably seen ~ these woven bracelets are all the rage right now. Hello, my name is Kellie & I’m a sucker for trendy things. I really am. Gosh, darn it. There’s tutorials out there like crazy, so I wont even try to subjected you, to one from me. However, this post is about a “golden” tip & of course, my favorite Spring colors. Tangerine tango, pink, mint with a hint of aqua. = deliciousness! You know in Joanne’s where they have every trim imaginable? they have gold chain for $19.99 a yard. I bought a 1/2 yard = $9.99 but after using my 50% coupon it was = $4.99 for a 1/2 yard (are you still with me?) (***a 1/2 yard will make 2 bracelets***) I also bought 2 gold chain hook key rings that were $2.99 for 2. also, 5 embroidery thread colors for .29 cents each. So I made myself one sassy big link gold chain-chain-chain woven bracelet for Are you jealy? Now hurry up with your sassy self & make one too! find me elsewhere: Hello!
Brown braided leather / Giant toggle clasp par ClassyLeather DIY Macrame Bracelet Growing up by the beach in Southern California, the ability to knot a macrame bracelet was practically a right of passage. Although those days are long behind us, we’ve never forgotten the ever-so-simple square knot technique. This time, however, we’re replacing hemp and wooden beads for more updated elements like colorful nylon cord and glossy metal charms. Happy knotting! You’ll need: Start by cutting the knotting cord into two 30 inch, two 20 inch and one 10 inch lengths. Center the 30 inch cord under the two middle strands. Pull tightly and slide the knot up to the top. Finish the 2nd half of the square knot by folding the left cord over the middle strands and under the right cord. Pull tightly and repeat the steps – left, right, left, right . . . To finish the knots, thread one of the cords onto a needle and sew up the center of 3-4 knots along the backside. Repeat the same step on the other cord. After sewing up both knotting cords, trim away any excess.
Shrinky Bracelet If you grew up in the 80's, like I did, you're probably already familiar with the awesomeness that is Shrinky Dinks...but did you know that you can still buy Shrinky Dinks? Yep, they're still out there - in craft stores, hobby shops, and even on Amazon. But you don't have to buy a Shrinky Dink kit to have all the fun. There is a great tutorial on Instructables (courtesy of Dabbled) with all the instructions for making your own shrinky projects from #6 plastic containers, so I won't go into too much detail here. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Use a pair of pliers to open the rings. 8. Surprise mom with a priceless piece of jewelry made by her little artists! I was also able to make a pendant from a long, skinny piece I had left over after cutting apart the "beads" for the bracelet. Cute, right?
Upcycled Bracelets I bought this handbag at the thrift store a while back. I loved the color. The shape of the bag wasn't my style, but I knew I could do something else with it. These are my creations. Other than the bag the only supplies I needed were a few beads, a needle and thread. My favorite thing about repurposing things is that most of the hard work is done for you. Now I just have to decide which one to keep and which to give away. Here is how I made them: For the Flowery Bracelet: I started by making a leather band for the base. Then I sewed seams up the sides to flatten it out. To make the flowers I cut five petal shapes. I hand sewed the petals together. After pulling it tight I sewed the two ends together to make the flower. To make the rosettes I just rolled up a small strip of vinyl and sewed it together. Once I had all my flowers in place I added more beads to fill in gaps. For the ruffled bracelet: I started with a strip of vinyl. Then I pulled on the bottom (bobbin) threads.
Beaded Wrap Bracelet Video Tutorial | Make Bracelets! This is the single wrap bracelet I made while filming the wrap bracelet tutorial. It has such a different look to it than the one I made this past weekend. It is amazing the different look and style you can create with the same basic pattern just by changing length of the bracelet and the type and size of the bead! Here is my attempt at a little video production for you. Warning: Video is 15 minutes long – Yikes – I feel like I over explain things. Grab a little cuppa’ something warm and cozy before you watch so you don’t get antsy. Post production notes: I did go ahead and put a tiny dab of GS Hypo Cement on the nymo thread knots on either side of the bracelet – but just on the nymo. I hope this video helps you make your own beaded wrap bracelets! Please share some pictures of your beaded wrap bracelet creations with me by linking back to this tutorial on your blog or website. Tracy
Easy Button Earrings Tutorial Did you know...that you can make new earrings with a button and a paperclip? True story! I've been trying to think of a way for us to make some earrings without having to buy supplies. Buying the beads and all the findings can really add up. :o( Sad. But-oh, what? That still leaves the findings. Clip the top of the paperclip off with wire cutters: Snap off the button shanks: Glue the paperclip to the back of the button. Open the loop at the bottom of your earring hook by bending it outward and hook it onto your paper clip. And...pretty new earrings! Walmart was out of gold sparkly ones (I like gold.) but here are some cute ones I found on Walmart.com(about $1-$2): And some cute ones on Etsy: This Etsy shop has infinity cute buttons, you have to see it. (click photos to see where to buy them!) Of course, you may have some on hand just waiting to use! Hope you enjoy. Have a great Sunday! Have a great Monday!! Love you, Disney
BEADED WRAP BRACELET DIY This Beaded Wrap Bracelet DIY is a great way to reuse the beads from old necklaces or any odd beads you have lying around from other projects. (I used at least 3 old necklaces for this bracelet.) I feel invincible, like I have Wonder Woman’s gold cuff on! This Beaded Wrap Bracelet is so fun because it feels like a gauntlet on your arm. Wire – I used 20 gauge (if you can find beads that fit on the larger 16 gage I’d recommend that, your bracelet will be more stiff, BUT mines still great on 20 gauge!) Step 1 Keeping your wire in the original coil, using your wire cutters count 10-12 rounds and cut. Step 2 Using your pliers bend one end of your wire into a small loop. Step 3 Start putting your beads on your wire. I noticed that when I was putting the beads on the wire, my wire straightened out but don’t worry you’ll be able to coil it back up once you’re finished. Or better yet, use memory wire. Step 4 Then if you need to you can re-coil your beaded wire.
DIY hex nut earrings Hello everyone!!! Today is a very special day! First of all, it's Saturday and Saturdays are nice... :) And secondly, I'm officially posting my very first tutorial here today! Tadaaaaaa! The style of the earrings, with the arrowhead form and the chain to make them nice and dangly, was inspired by the lovely blog at a bit of sunshine. 12 hex nuts, brass or silver colour (I chose the M3 size which is the smallest I have seen here so far) I recommend using the smallest ones as otherwise the earrings get quite heavysmall metal curb link chain (but any small chain will work, whatever the style) I used 3 cm for each earring22 4mm jump rings earwiresflat nose pliers (prefereably the ones which are smooth so the jump rings won't be dented)round nose pliers (but any pliers with which you can grip the other end of the jump ring will work) So here we go, step one: Open the first jump ring.Step two: Thread one hex nut onto the jump ring, then thread the second one. Your fingers are sore? PS.