DIY Woven Chain Bracelet Chain link bracelets, with colorful threads woven through them, have been popping up here and there. We adore Aurèlie Bidermann‘s Do Brazil bracelets and thought it was about time we graduate to the ultimate “grown-up” friendship bracelet. With a curb chain bracelet and some embroidery thread, we’ll teach you how to make your own woven chain bracelet. And one for your bestie too, of course. You’ll need:a curb link braceletembroidery threadtwo bobby pinsa pair of scissors Cut 2 sets of 15 strands of embroidery thread, with each strand measuring four times the length of the bracelet. Lay the second color (blue) over the first color (coral). Repeat the steps until you reach the end of the bracelet. (top images from here and here, rest of images by Honestly…WTF) Anthro Shepherd Moon Necklace Ok. So this is my favorite Anthro Necklace. I think I said that here and here. And here. But I really mean it this time. It’s hard not to love them all – but this one is so cute and circle-y. When we had the “Pick Your Own Anthro Necklace Giveaway” a few months ago – this was one of the necklaces I showed as options. Here’s my version: And here’s Anthro’s version: Mine is all silver – I tend to not use gold as much. This one is quick and easy. You’ll need: Length of chain – 16″ Assortment of silver rings (I bought an assorted package + a strand of smaller rings from Michaels) Beads (just smaller than the medium ring size Eye pins (same number as beads) Jump rings Necklace Closure Jewelry pliers: wire cutters, round nosed pliers Start by laying out the lower half of the necklace, just to get an idea of placement. Start on one side and begin connecting your rings with jump rings. Work your way across the top row of rings. Start adding in your longer row of rings the same way.
Chan Luu Single Wrap Macrame Bracelet Chan Luu bracelets are just so cool! What's great about them is that they use simple macrame techniques to produce different results, this time with the addition of beads! This tutorial adds on to my previous Square Knot Friendship Bracelets, but utilizes the beads in a different way; on the outside of the knots as opposed to the inside. What you get is a totally different result! Step 1: Gather materials. Step 2: Start the knots. Once you have a couple of square knots, take either side of the thread and add beads to these threads. Take two beads right up to the last knot. Make a square knot, making sure the beads are caught in the knot and lie right on either side of the center thread. Step 2: Continue this method. Once you have gotten one square knot set, continue to knot in this way, until your bracelet is as long as you need. You're finished! If you share/use/post this tutorial, please link back to me.
Anthro Geological Spectrum Necklace »Flamingo Toes Hi everyone! I’m excited to be able to share with you the Mystery Necklace from June’s Follower Giveaway and the Facebook Fan Giveaway! The Necklace that Amy chose was the Anthro Geological Necklace! Here is how the finished Knockoff necklace turned out - And here is the Anthro Inspiration Necklace – checking in at $48. Pretty close huh? Amy was fine with changing the main color to silver and other than that, I stayed pretty true to the original. Ready to make your own? You’ll need: • Approx 45″ worth of small beads. We’re going to start with the smaller strand first. Add a crimp bead to the cording, loop the cording around a jump ring, then put the cording back through the crimp bead. Begin adding your small beads to the cording. Add on your first colored bead. Add more small beads measuring 2″. Repeat the pattern working opposite what you have, adding 2″ of small beads, then a large colored bead, then 9″ of small beads. Cut another strand of bead cording – 34″ long. What do you think?
DIY woven chain collar necklace You’ll need: Start by laying two pieces of curb chain side by side. Tie on 4 feet of embroidery floss into a double knot to the end of the left chain, leaving at least a foot of extra slack. Thread the floss through the top of the first link of the right chain. Thread the floss under the first link on the left side and through the top of the 2nd link on the right side. Continue this weaving pattern. Tie a knot at the end. Using a different color flow, weave the floss around the first few links – again leaving about a foot of extra slack. Continue weaving and tie a knot at the end. Tie a knot onto the chain. Keep the necklace curved while attaching the rhinestone chain. Cut several 2 feet strands of floss and thread them through the ends of the necklace. Your necklace is now adjustable and finished!!
Anthro Necklace Week Day 1 – Pernilla Necklace Daaa-da-da-daaaaahhhhh! (That was my fanfare sound ;) Yay!! It’s time for Anthro Necklace Week! Anthro Necklace Week is a week celebrating the awesomeness that is Anthropologie Necklaces. :)Anthro Necklace Tutorials Every Day - and a few surprises – finishing with Exciting Giveaways for all the necklaces made here during the week! Today we’re starting off with the Pernilla Necklace. Here’s my version: And here’s Anthro’s: Ready to make your version? You’ll need: Decorative Chain – 14″ Thinner chain – 3″ Pearls – enough for 6 1/4″ (I used 1/4″ pink pearls) Large Beads for bottom row – enough for 10″ (beads were 5/8″ long) Small silver beads for spacers (enough for between the large beads) Larger silver beads for left side (I used 16) Shell or flat beads for right side (I used 22) 16 Head pins, 27 jump rings, 1 eye pin & 4 crimp beads Lobster clasp (or some other closure) Bead cording Start by cutting a 14″ piece of your cording. Crimp the bead around the cording with flat nosed pliers.
DIY Wrap Bracelet You should all know by now that we are all about stacking bracelets on our wrists. The more, the better. In fact . . . the most, the best! You’ll need (for a double wrapped bracelet) :* Lengths will vary depending on the size of your wrist (see comments for suggestions). Fold the length of leather cording in half to form a loop. Place the ball chain along the leather cording with the end of the chain meeting the end of the wrap. Continue wrapping while checking it for fit around the wrist. When you have reached the end of the ball chain wrap the linen cording around the leather strands 2-3 more times. Thread the hex nut through the strands and tie a second knot. Trim with scissors and your wrap bracelet is finished!! The materials are listed for a double wrap bracelet. It’s a party! (tutorial adapted from Ornamentea; top image via Jak & Jil, rest of image by Honestly…WTF)
Anthro Cameo Collage Necklace Knockoff There is a super cool announcement at the end of the post but don’t scroll down and miss the post. Read through and then get all excited. Or you can scroll down and get all excited and then scroll back up and read this tutorial. Either way works for me. ;) It’s time for another Anthro Necklace Tutorial! I can’t seem to help it. So when a sweet reader, Windy, sent me a tutorial request for a great Anthro necklace, I, again, fell in love. Maybe you’re fickle too? And here’s the Anthro version – they call it the Cameo Collage Necklace. Isn’t it great? Ready to make one? You’ll need: • 1 - 24″ chain • 1 - 7″ chain (can be same type or different) • Assorted Charms – I used 22 but your number will vary depending on how full you’d like the necklace (See section below on adding charms for ideas on where to purchase)• Jump rings • Closure for necklace – any kind (I used a lobster clasp) (This picture shows headpins as well – you can ignore those – I didn’t use them after all) And you’re done!
Triple Ball Chain Bracelet After last week’s bracelet DIY, I thought it would be fun to do another summery bracelet. (If your curious, next week’s DIY will be another summer bracelet, too – the reason for this is that I’ve had several busy weeks topped off with weekend travel plans, and materials for bracelets travel incredibly well!) Last summer, the brilliant ladies of Honestly WTF slayed me with this fabulous wrap bracelet. Ball chain – what a brilliant idea! This bracelet uses three pieces of ball chain. While starting it is a bit tricky (I had to redo a few of mine,) perseverance pays off. What you’ll need: Colorful Waxed Linen (about 2.5 yards.)Ball Chain (about 15 inches, cut into three five inch pieces.)Scissors Begin the bracelet by cutting the waxed linen into six pieces. Take your six strands and divide them into three bundles of two. When you finish braiding, separate the strands. Take two of your pieces of ball chain, and pinch them together with the four bottom strands. Wrap slowly and tightly.
Sautoir Tatum, exemple de réalisation de bijou Niveau requis: Intermédiaire Un sautoir très mode, biais liberty, grosse chaine or antique, perles magiques et verre Chain Friendship Bracelets With the weather warming up, all I want to do is make summery bracelets – for myself and all of my friends. For the past few weeks I’ve been playing with rope and chain in attempt to make the “perfect” friendship bracelet, and I think that these come close. They are fun and easy to make, though it takes a bit of practice and patience at first. Over the weekend, I made several – and the whole family was infatuated. What you’ll need: 6 pieces of embroidery floss, cut to 30″ each.2 pieces of chain (I used rose gold,) cut to 4.5″ each. The first step is to knot the six pieces of floss together at the top. When you finish braiding, tie another knot. Next, separate the floss into two bunches of three strands. Begin by weaving the first link of both pieces of chain onto your floss. From there, keeping the floss held tightly, and keeping the chain links straight (this is very important,) begin weaving through the chain at a diagonal. Continue weaving at a diagonal.