I feel like I have been so far behind on posts lately because I usually write them a week before they post. Here I am writing my post the day of!
Before I begin, I want to give a special shout out to my parents, it is their 25th Anniversary. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
Today I actually want to share something I made my mother for Mothers Day!
I actually got my inspiration for the bracelet from One Artsy Mama. She made her own but I thought it needed something extra so I made one for mom with the addition of a white bead in between the coral beads.
She actually wears it a lot and has gotten several compliments on it!
I have NEVER made jewelry before but this was super easy! If I can do it, so can you!
The supplies are also very inexpensive compared to other stores and I could not find the coral beads online at Michaels or Jo-Ann (I'll save you the trouble of searching now).
Supplies
- Memory Wire
- White twister beads
- One strand of coral shell disk beads
- 1 package of crimp tubes
- Needle nose pliers
- Wire cutters
- Crimp tool
Steps
Cut 4 loops off of the memory wireJust a note, I started with the coral shell and ended with one as well.
Slide on a crimp tube, then bead, then crimp tube. Position where you would like the main bead on the bracelet and use the crimp tool to crush the tubes and secure the bead in place.
This is in the middle of the bracelet |
Repeat until you are done alternating coral shell and twister bead!
Next, I used the needle nose pliers to make a spiral at each end since the wire seemed sharp.
All done! It was so easy too! It turned out perfect and was extremely simple!
What did you do for your mother for Mother's day?
Happy Crafting,
Alyssa
P.S.
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This is stunning! I love the coral color.
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Thank you so much for letting me know about your link up! I just stopped over and linked this post up and added you to my weekly link up list! Your party is great!!
DeleteLove your bracelet! Memory wire is the easiest way to make jewelry and fun to work with.
ReplyDeleteThank you, it was super easy to use!!
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ReplyDeleteOh, so pretty! I just got into making jewelry (my mom gave me all my sister's old stuff as she was house purging...heh!) I might have to try this. Love the colors! For mother's day, my kids and I made my mom a kusudama flower ball (http://blog.anportraits.com/2013/04/30/origami-flowers-and-kusudama-balls-seattle-area-lifestyle-photographer/)
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ReplyDeleteI wanted to let you know that You Were Featured on VMG206 ~ Brag About It Tuesday's Linky Party from last week! I have pinned your project to my Brag About It Features Pinterest Board, too. I can't wait to see what you've been working on this week!
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I love it!! And what makes it even more special is that you hand made it for your mom! The coral beads are stunning!!
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What a creative and fun craft project! It turned out really pretty. Thanks so much for sharing at Saturday Spotlight.
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This bracelet is gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing at last week's All My Bloggy Friends! I can't wait to see what you share this week :)
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