Delicate Chain Bracelets All though it could be said that I’m the queen of “more is more,” lately, I have been obsessed with dainty little baubles… especially in the form of delicate chain bracelets. I’ve bought a few here or there, but then it dawned on me – why not make a few, repurposing some old chain necklaces that I no longer wear. They’re incredibly easy to make… I made three – one with a safety pin, another with a gold tube bead, and one with a little star charm. I’m wearing the homemade versions on the right side. On the left side, my bracelets are Cartier, Gorjana, and Derng. Materials / Where to Buy: Old necklace or delicate fine chain // charm // safety pin (I used a tiny brass one that came in this set.) // 3mm jump rings // 6mm jump rings // needle-nose pliers // tube bead //wire nippers (not pictured) To make the tube bead bracelet: 1. To make the safety pin bracelet: 1. To make the star bracelet: 1.
Quiet Lion Creations: chan luu 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. 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.
Sunday Linky Party #26 + Goodies Well, I don't have much going on today. My husband is annoying me with his indecision about whether he wants to eat at home or not. I think I just want to hit the restaurant because it's easier. He can stay home by himself and ponder about what he wants while I do my own thing -_- Here are this week's featured projects! Right now, I'm thinking that if I make any of the recipes below, I'm not sharing it with anyone, and definitely not with my husband. This piece of wall art is so bright and eye-catching, I also love the honey bee image (if you haven't noticed from my little jewelry shop, I like honey bees a lot :). Check out this free downloadable party kit by a guest blogger from Running with Glitter. This messenger bag by the Crafty Cpa is so cool. Photo by lorigami Make your own deodorant? These wire-wrapped rings that can be used as napkin rings or for your fingers. These shark-hooded towels are so fun! Additional projects you need to try: More recipes: (Linkup closed)
fake it: DIY Braided Bead Bracelet If you are planning on doing a DIY wrist stack as per this post, a few of these are a must. There are just so many options with different beads and color of tread, as well as being easy and fast to make. *** Updated: Grace from the amazing blog Stripes and Sequins, alerted me to HonestlyWTF's post with the same braided bracelets! Check it out for other cool options*** All you need are thread and beads. I like using the waxed thread since it kind of sticks together, making it easy to braid tight. The procedure is just like the hexagone bracelet made here, except I added beads to the end of the braiding before I tied them of. Bead bracelet and DIY from here. No button?
Quiet Lion Creations: Aurélie Bidermann's Fabric and Chain Bracelets A cool boho-esque bracelet, super quick and easy to make. From Aurélie Bidermann, these bracelets sell for a whopping $170 a pair. The fabric is just cotton (you can use fabric scraps for this) and the chain isn't gold or anything, it's silver-plated, the same you can buy at Michaels for a couple of bucks! And for the kicker, the bracelets are just tie-ons. So...what are you actually paying for?! Obviously I needed to turn these into a tutorial. You can use any kind of fabric you want, just make sure it's thin cotton. Recycle with style! Let's get started! Step 1: Gather materials. Step 2: Thread the end of your fabric onto your needle. Step 3: Continue to weave. Step 4: When you've reached the ends of the chain, tie a knot with the fabric to hold it onto the chain.
How to make boxes from paint swatches If you've got paint chips sitting around begging to be made into something, try folding them into boxes for paperclips, thumbtacks, party favor candies, or tiny gifts. I made these from Behr swatches, available at Home Depot. You'll need paint swatches, double-stick tape, an X-acto knife, ruler, and cutting mat. For the box bottom, cut a 1/2" strip off each of the two rounded ends of the swatch. The box lid is constructed the same way. Fold each sheet on the scored lines, bending flaps inward and securing them with double-stick tape.
Tuto bijoux: fabriquer des bracelets en corde naturelle avec des perles et des boutons de bois Je vous propose aujourd'hui un tutoriel bijoux écos! Ces jolis bracelets sont fait à partir de cordes de chanvre et de perles / boutons de bois. Vous pouvez facilement modifier et adapter les couleurs et la grandeur à votre goût. Vous aurez besoin de: -Cordes de chanvre ou tout autre corde naturelle -Boutons de bois, perles de bois -Crochet, anneaux et embouts de fermeture On commence par enrouler 7 fois la corde sur un guide. J'ai ensuite fixé un bout à la machine à coudre pour que les 14 bouts de cordes tiennent bien ensemble. Il a été nécessaire pour moi de passer un petit coup de vapeur au fer à repasser sur mes cordes pour qu'elles soient bien droites et sans plis. Je n'ai pas fait de noeuds. L'étape la plus délicate consiste à fixer toutes les cordes dans l'embout de fermeture. On fixe ensuite deux anneaux à une extrémité; un petit et un grand. Même chose à l'autre bout mais on inverse les anneaux et on ajoute un fermoir. Voilà! J'espère que vous aimerez fabriquer ces bracelets!
Quiet Lion Creations: Simple Square Knot Bracelet The first installment in my friendship bracelet-inspired tutorial section. This tutorial is a great, easy way to ease into the craft! These are addicting to make; they finish up quick, and you can mix and match colors to your heart's content. Wear a stack of these bright beauties! Let's get started. Step 1: Gather materials. Step 2: String on your beads. Now, cut two pieces of floss that are about 5 times the length of the thread you already cut. Now, take this same string and bring it up through that left-hand loop, over the left-hand string. To make the second knot, take the right-hand string this time, bring it over center to the left. Once it's behind center, bring it forward through the right loop and over the right string. Step 3: Repeat these steps, remembering to always alternate which string you move first; this will create a flat panel, instead of a spiral. Once you've got a couple of knots, push one bead up. Step 4: Keep adding your beads, until you are all used up.