When I was at my mom and dad's over Easter, I couldn't help but bring a couple of craft supplies to do a small project. I ended up grabbing some beads and cord. Using this pin as inspiration I thought these bracelets would be a cinch to whip up.
The braiding cord (that's what the package called it. I had wanted to use
hemp but that stuff was too pricey for El Cheapo over here!) had three different colors in the package so I made a couple of brown, black, and natural.
I think they are uber cute and could be worn with a formal or casual outfit.
Want to make your own? Here's a quick How to:
It's as simple as putting on beads and tieing a knot, I found the size that fit me best was four sections (pic four). I didn't measure the sections, just eyeballed it. At the end throw on one single bead tie another knot (pic five) and that will go through the starting loop as your clasp. Isn't that easy and quick?
These would make great little gifts, Mothers Day is coming up!
With this tutorial and the one I shared on Tuesday you think I would have done a series like 'Jewelery week' or something. Ha.
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Sew Chatty
It looks so cute but quick and easy! I'll pin this one for later! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCute and simple. Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial, Justine!! I just love these bracelets...gonna have to make some while I'm on summer break! :)
ReplyDeleteJustine, The bracelets are so feminine and pretty; and thanks so much again for being so generous and posting the tutorial to make them.
ReplyDeleteI always love looking at your blog....how did I miss the giveaway?.....the winner was very lucky!:)
Kay
How did you find large hole pearls?
ReplyDeletePatti, I just bought a couple of pearl necklaces at the dollar store and cut them off their string. They just happened to fit the cording through!
DeleteSo simple, so lovely, so elegant...must try. Thanks for the tutorial...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Agnes!
DeleteThese look like Allison Craft jewelry! The brand is so expensive!
ReplyDeleteIf you're going to ream real pearls, make sure you have the pearls and the bit under water-pearl dust is very dangerous if inhaled!
ReplyDeleteLove the pretty pearl design! Feminine without being too blingy!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think so too!
DeleteCouldn't find a contact. Ok to feature it on my blog so others can come visit? Thanks!
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Totally fine, as long as you link back to this post and/or my blog. Thanks!
Deletehow long did you cut the cord to make these?
ReplyDeleteThe cord length depends on the persons wrist size...I wanted this to fit snug against my wrist without being to tight. I used longer cord and continued to measure against my own wrist after putting on a section (a grouping of 3 beads). It averaged out to be 4 sections (see picture #4) and after I added on the final clasp bead I cut the excess cord off. Sorry I have no actual measurement for you :(
DeleteI love making pearl and leather jewelry! I can't wait to make some of these for a change!
ReplyDeleteDid you just make a slip knot in between each section?
ReplyDeleteNo it's not a slip knot, just a basic knot. Holding all three strands together, tie in one knot tightening when the placement is where you want it. Hope this is explanatory enough.
Deletelove it!
DeleteLove this....can't wait to make them......!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this simple but pretty design...I have all the stuff already too!
ReplyDeleteThis would be so pretty for bridesmaid bracelets! Maybe I'll make some for my girls
ReplyDeleteWhat a great easy idea! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletehow presh , elegant and so simple!!!
ReplyDeleteHow did you start the bracelet? How long were your starting lengths? I keep making them too short. :(
ReplyDeleteI am a little stressed lately, so I am having trouble figuring out the third string. Where or how do I get that? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI like the look of the cord with the beads. I'm going to try it. My first time on your site, I'm pinning it.:)
ReplyDeleteHi Justine,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Krista, and I am an editor for AllFreeJewelryMaking.com, a free resource for jewelry tutorials. I would love to feature some of your fabulous tutorials on our site, with one photo and a link back to your site for the full tutorial so that none of your content is reproduced. Please let me know if you are interested in being featured, and I'd be happy to link up to some of your projects on AllFreeJewelryMaking! I can either choose the projects to feature on the site, or if you prefer, you can send me links to projects you are interested in having featured.
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ReplyDeleteCiao ,piacere di conoscerti!!!Bellissimo il tuo tutorial...Appena avrò tempo sicuramente lo farò.A presto Patry
ReplyDeleteI like this, very simple!! I'm def gna make one :-) u did a great job! And btw u made me laugh girl, el cheapo lol i feel ya!! That made me smile bc i can relate!
ReplyDeleteHello :)
ReplyDeleteMorning, I'm looking for ideas to make xmas gifts. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat project, have a great day
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