// Between the lines //: A quick fix leather bracelet I mentioned it yesterday, that I actually had time for two crafts while the girls were playing. So, here's number two - a quick fix leather bracelet. And while I was at it I wrote down some instructions for this quick fix. Leather and leather jewelry seem to be everywhere lately, but that's not where I got my inspiration exclusively. While I was going through my reader, I came across these absolutely gorgeous booties (with free pattern - found through CraftGossip). You'll need: - a piece of leather; mine measured 22 by 3cm, for a loose fit. Instructions: Use the template below. Sew on the button. To get the twisted look, pull one end of the bracelet through the incisions a couple of times, while holding on to the other end. I'm definitely satisfied with how mine looks, and I can totally picture myself wearing this bracelet with a simple white outfit, a nice leather belt, cute strapped sandals, on a bright sunny day... Oh, why can't spring just begin and then summer would be next...
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. 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.
Popsicle Stick Bracelets: DIY Tutorial This month's Etsy Fort Worth Upcycle THIS! Craft Challenge 'secret ingredient' is popsicle sticks. I have been making popsicles like crazy (and eating them like crazy) so I could use the sticks for this project...you know, so they would be officially 'upcycled'. I'm really excited about the way these cute little bracelets turned out, and I can't wait to show you how I made them! TOOLS & SUPPLIES: • popsicle sticks (1 stick will make 2 bracelets) • craft knife • ruler • power drill with 1/32" drill bit • fine sandpaper (120-240 grit) • round needle file (optional) • container with water • wide rubber bands • cylindrical drinking glass (around 3" in diameter) • paintbrush • toothpick •Krylon Crystal Clear gloss finish spray (optional) • 32" 1mm leather or cord (cut into 2 16 inch pieces) • acrylic paints • *scrapbook paper (small scraps, at least 3/4" x 2 3/4") • *Mod Podge * You can either paint the wood with your own special design, or decoupage using the scrapbook paper and Mod Podge.
Poppies at Play: Easy washer bracelet~ Here's another take on the popular washer necklaces. Turn the decorated washers into a simple bracelet. Here's how: You'll of course need a washer. You can Mod Podge paper onto the top like this one, or just leave it plain. If you want the top to be nice and glossy you can put Diamond Glaze on it and wait four hours for it to dry. You'll also need a piece of ribbon and a little velcro. To find out the length of ribbon you will need for your bracelet, wrap a piece of ribbon around your wrist twice. Cut off the excess ribbon and sew velcro onto opposite sides. Weave the ribbon through the middle of your washer. Put your arm into the hole you've just created and wrap the ends around your wrist. Pull the ends around your wrist and attach the ends together with the velcro. Thanks Sassy Sites for featuring this project!! Thanks Michelle for featuring this on Someday Crafts!
Rhinestone Leather Wrap Tutorial I'm really excited to share my latest tutorial for Ornamentea.com! The Rhinestone Leather Wrap is my design for December. This is a great versatile piece that can be worn multiple ways. Rhinestone Leather Wrap Erin Siegel Ingredients: Tools: Scissors Ruler Pen Chain nose pliers 1: Insert the leather lace into one fold over end and close with chain nose pliers. 2: Lay the leather lace on the ruler. 3: Use 1 jump ring to string 1 crystal dangle and attach it to one hole in the leather lace as shown. 4: Trim the leather lace ¾” from the end. Celine Inspired Knot Bracelet I have been lusting over the Celine Knot bracelet for months and have been extremely unlucky in finding it. I figured it was time to get over it by making something similar while hunting down other autumn necessities. Given my current color obsession I decided to get adventurous and not just go for a metallic version. Inspiration My DIY version You will need: - polymer clay - a jar or thick glass bottle - an oven (:p) - acrylic colors or spray paint (optional) The jar or glass bottle will determine the size of the bracelet so pick one with a diameter close to that of your wrist. Turn on your oven adjusting the temperature according to your clay's instructions. Roll your clay into a tube approx. 1 inch longer than the diameter of your wrist. Softly pull the two ends so that you tighten the knot. Get your jar and wrap the bracelet(s) around it. Carefully remove the jar from the oven and let the bracelets cool. Once they have cooled you can use acrylics or spray paint to color them. xoxo
Thief & Bandit Patterned Bracelets | The Audacity of Color Pretty patterned bracelets from Thief & Bandit. I think these would look great if you layered a bunch of them together. See more here. This entry was posted in Fashion and tagged patterned bracelets, Thief and Bandit. Bookmark the permalink. or leave a trackback: Trackback URL. Perlen
How To Tuesday: My Sweet Josephine. 28Jun/11 After seeing Kristin's friendship bracelet giveaway on Idle Wife, I've hauled out my old bracelet books and thread from when I was a kid. Naturally I've been furiously making all sorts of bracelets. After making six friendship bracelets in two days I decided I needed a new pattern. Following an extensive google session I found these beautiful recycled t-shirt bracelets and vowed to make them my own. And now you can too! All you need is... 2 pieces of fabric about 18 x 6 inches Scissors Pliers 2 ribbon clamps (found at Michaels) 2 jump rings 1 clasp Cut 2 pieces of fabric from your t-shirt about 18 x 6 inches. Make a loop with the first scrap and lay it over top of the second. Take that end and alternate weaving it under and over the remaining fabric lengths. Pair up the ends of fabric and wrap it snugly around your wrist. And there you have it!
Rorolina Tutorial : RorolinaLevel : Beginner This is a very easy bracelet using right angle weave and netting. You make each piece and connect them together into the bracelet or necklace. Equipment- Pearl or round beads 6mm. Rorolina is a alchemist from the video game Atelier series (PS3). Cut the thread around 25 inches. Pick up one 4mm czech , one 11/0 seed bead and one 4mm czech. Repeat step 2 three times around the piece. Pick up six 11/0 seed beads. Repeat step 4 three times. Weave to the next three 11/0 seed beads. Pick up one 15/0 seed bead and weave to the second and third 11/0 seed beads of the next arc (red arrows). Repeat adding 15/0 to the remaining arcs. Pick up 3mm crystal and weave to the middle 15/0 seed bead of the next arc (red arrow). Repeat adding 3mm crystal three times. I hope you still have some threads left. Repeat from step 1 to 10 to create another piece. AssemblyAgain, you can connect each piece as you like. Exit your thread at the 4mm czech (red arrow). Finish!
DIY: Pearl Bracelet | Cutediys I absolutely love handmade jewelry! The great thing about making jewelry is that you can personalize the colors according to your taste. I decided to experiment by combining a braided bracelet and some beads and this is what I ended up with. Of course, you can easily change around the beads by size, color, etc. Materials: Embroidery Thread/String (can be found here), Beads (here) Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Related Tennis Bracelet Pattern - Free Pattern A = Miyuki 11/0 seed bead B = 4mm crystal Start by waxing and stretching your thread, use Nymo D or C-Lon & a #11 or #12 beading needle. Tie in a “stopper” bead, leaving about an 8” tail and begin at step #1. *Fireline 4 or 6lb. crystal fishing line also works great for bead weaving. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click here for more patterns
DIY | Bottle Bracelet It seems like forever since I did an upcycle DIY project, so I'm very excited to share this new one with you! It's a pretty low cost and easy tutorial, and I personally really loved making it! The fun part is that you can alter it to your own taste, so please share your creations I would love to see them! Have fun upcycling! Supplies: Plastic Bottle | Bracelet chain | Hoop Rings | Pliers | Scissors | Nailpolish | Pen/Marker | Big Sewing Needle 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. All done! ** You can also make small hearts, triangles etc. and adjust it to your own taste!
DIY Wrap Bangles After recently cleaning out my jewelry collection, I was motivated to save a much neglected set of brass bangles by giving it a summer-inspired overhaul. And since there isn’t anything some colorful embroidery floss and gold charms can’t fix, this transformation was easily executed with supplies already laying around in my craft closet. You’ll need:a set of bangles a variety of embroidery flossa variety of charmsseveral 6mm and 7mm jump ringsE6000 gluea toothpick2 pairs of pliersscissors Start by applying a small amount of glue to the tip of a toothpick. Place the end of the embroidery floss on the glue and start wrapping tightly around the bangle. Once you’ve wrapped past the glued section, you don’t need to pay attention to wrapping so precisely. Continue wrapping until you’ve reached the end. Using two pairs of pliers, start attaching jump rings and charms. One down, more to go. Have fun with this . . . . . . the more charms and colors, the better! (images by HonestlyWTF)