8. When your bracelet is almost the size of your wrist, tie a knot to secure your handiwork.
9. Thread all of your threads through the single bead, and knot the ends. Trim off any excess threads evenly. This simple closure allows the bracelet to be loosened to slip over you hand, and then snugged up over your wrist.
There you have it! A little arm candy for Valentine’s Day and any other day you feel like a little bling. I’ve stacked mine with some simple seed beads strung on elastic beading thread, and some faux pearls, also strung on elastic beading thread. Embroidery thread is an easy choice for friendship bracelets. There is an endless selection of colours to choose from. Embroidery thread is very soft, however; and your bracelet may have a tendency to curl slightly at the edges. Therefore, you may wish to experiment with some of the heavier knotting threads available.
Linking up with:
Clairejustineoxox for Creative Mondays
A Cat-Like Curiosity for Super Handmade Sundays
Faith Hope and Charity for Ta Da Tuesday
Jann at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson for Share Your Cup
Shirl says
Beautiful colours and artistry, Sue. Love it!
Happy Valentine's Day,
Shirl
Printingtextil Natasha says
Lovely diy. Interesting blog
Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping] says
I used to make these – what a blast from the past! I think mine always had a diagonal pattern rather than a chevron though. And they were never so neat as that, I just tied them in a knot. I'm going to have to give it another go, I have loads of embroidery thread.
Thanks for linking up!
Kezzie says
How lovely! I was totally useless at these as a teenager!!! I tried but I've always had a problem with tying knots and bows. To this day, I can't tie a normal bow- I have to do bunny-ears bow!x
Val Sparkle says
This looks like fun – so pretty!
Sue, I've nominated you for a Liebster Award! You can read about it on my latest post –
http://latebloomingsparkle.blogspot.com/2013/02/du-bist-mein-liebling.html
trinagrandinetti says
So much fun! Thank you for sharing with us, I had a group of girls over today and they all took home a bracelet because of you. So glad I found your blog.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thanks Shirl. Happy Valentine's Day to you too!
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thanks for visiting Natasha!
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
If you have threads on hand, there's nothing stopping you. Have fun! Thanks for hosting the linky party.
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Bunny ear bows are so cute!
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
{Blush} Thank you so much Val. I will pop over tomorrow and have a look at the probing questions that I get to answer. Congrats to you!
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Trina, that is so wonderful to hear! I am so pleased that you not only read my blog, but that you had fun doing a little DIY project.
Natalie G says
Very nice! I love these bracelets.
A Patchwork Life says
Gorgeous! And really clear instructions. I'm definitely going to give it a go! x
Style Sud-Est says
You are crafty! And very well illustrated and written
Thank you i might try one day if i have the patience
Ah oui! My friend wanting to tell you, if you ever come to Mtl i will take you to Renaissance ok?
Ariane xxxx
Ginny says
This post seriously takes me back to 7th grade. I had a pretty successful business amongst my classmates making these bad boys. Those were the days…..
Ginny
mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com
Alison @ Get Your Pretty On says
This just brought back memories of my childhood. Oh how I used to love making these! I'm going to teach my daughters how to now. Thanks for the reminder.
Silhouette de Femme says
Your photos & details of these bracelets are beautiful! Love the chevron design & colours you chose.
Denise
Sarah Evans says
This is gorgeous – such a thoughtful gift for a friend. And your photographs are great.
Thanks so much for linking up 🙂
Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity
Jann Olson says
So cute Sue. My youngest daughter use to make these but I had forgot how. Thanks for sharing this fun tutorial with Share Your Cup.
hugs,
Jann
Sue @ A Colourful Canvas says
Thanks for all your comments. I appreciate your popping by and taking the time!
Claire Justine says
Beautiful, love the colours and the detail in them. You did a great job here 🙂 thanks for linking up to Creative Mondays …
Suzanne Carillo Style Files says
That is cool.
bisous
Suzanne
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