I'm back from a long weekend, and in between time with the family I managed to sneak in a little DIY. I made a necklace similar to this in my book with straws and shoestring, featured on Glamour.com, and I've been dying to make a bracelet version. After spotting these gold tube beads in downtown LA, I could not wait to criss cross my way to a new addition to my wrist. Stay tuned to more info on my DIY heart bracelet!
1. Fold your yard of cord in half and tie a knot leaving a small loop
2. Then thread one side of your cord through the bead starting on the right
3. Next thread the other end of the cord through the left side, so they criss cross
4. Pull both pieces of cord till the bead reaches the knot
5. Continue this process with the beads until you reach the end
6. Knot the cord
7. Move down the cord a 1/2 inch and triple knot to create a large knot, and fasten to your wrist by putting the knot through the loop.
Ooh, love this. It's simple and chic and a little bit punk rock :) Great DIY!
ReplyDeleteAmazing result, simple instructions!! LOVE IT!!:P
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Soo cute love it! Xo
ReplyDeleteThe result looks amazing! So pretty! :)
ReplyDeletexo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
brilliant!
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I love this bracelet
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool :)
ReplyDeleteabsolutely perfect.
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I love this one!!!!
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Great Accessoire! I love it! <3
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ReplyDeleteloved it.
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Easy and fun! I love it!! I ll try it as soon as possible!
ReplyDeleteCute bracelet. Must try.
ReplyDeleteSo cute for the summer. I will need to try this.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! But where to get such these large beads?
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ReplyDeleteeasy and cute. i will try it soon :)
ReplyDeleteReally simple and it looks well :-)
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definitely going to try this, looks great!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea!!
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Super simple, but super cute. I love the arm party combo as well.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good idea, I think I might try this tomorrow and tell you how it goes!
ReplyDeleteuhh... where did you get your shoes?!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog today (late to the game, as usual). This bracelet is so elegant and simple. Would make a great gift. Love it. Proves you don't have to spend tons to be chic! :)
ReplyDeleteDo you have the dimensions/measurements of the beads and any suggestions on where we can find similar beads?
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to make this! But I'm so frustrated because I couldn't find those gold beads at either of TWO stores! So lame. Where did you get yours?
ReplyDeleteWhere can i find the beads!
ReplyDeletethis is a gorgeous one, you're the best =)
ReplyDeleteI made some of these for me this weekend, they ar adorable ;)
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Next thing in my list that am gonna make
ReplyDeleteI really need to know where I can find these beads!
ReplyDeleteque bonita!!! Me encanta!!!
ReplyDeletegracias por compartir!!!
un abrazo.
I love it!!❤❤ you're a genious!! Im gonna share it on my blog! I think everybody should have one!❤❤
ReplyDeleteoh i love it. look great
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I like it :D
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ReplyDeleteI made one and I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteVery cool bracelet! I can imagine all kinds of tube beads (found in any craft store or jewelry supply store) on this. Going to refer my facebook fans to this tutorial! www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanJule
ReplyDeleteVery cool bracelet! I can imagine all kinds of tube beads (found in any craft store or jewelry supply store) on this. Going to refer my facebook fans to this tutorial! www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanJule
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OMG fantastic DIY. I love it. where can I find these beads?
ReplyDeleteIf you cannot find the beads at a craft store, try the plumbing aisle at a hardware store.
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