Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Tuesday's Tute: Upcycle Bracelet

 Inspired by a similar bracelet from Pinterest, I made this little thing from items found in my jewelry box and craft boxes.  Take a couple of unused necklaces, lace, and beads and you've got a new bracelet.  I left the necklaces whole, just in case I'd rather have the necklace instead of the bracelet again.

 Materials:
Bracelet: (each 8" in length (mine) or your bracelet circumference + 2")
Lace
beads
chains
ribbon
Tie:
Lace or Ribbon long enough to create a bow. (mine 18")
In my case I used a 15" pearl necklace and 15" gold chain.  These were doubled in the bracelet.

Directions:

 1. Tie all of your bracelet strands together at one end with wire, ribbon, or thread.

 2. Slip the bow ribbon/lace through the tied end.

 3. Tie the tied end to hang it up.  I used the post of a kitchen chair.

 4. Braid tightly.

 5. Tie remaining end together.

6. Slip bow lace/ribbon through and tie it into a nice bow.  It's ready to wear!

Happy Sewing!  (well, crafting this week)
Debbie

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